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Wine Walks on Mainstreet Parker Colorado 2023

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Downtown Parker Wine Walk is back this summer thanks to the Parker Chamber of Commerce and the local businesses.

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The Chamber has canceled its Wine Walk events for July & August of 2023

 In order to implement important changes to strengthen compliance with state and local requirements governing events with alcohol.

The Parker Chamber of Commerce’s summer Wine Walk events are an economic driver for Downtown Parker.  More than two dozen participating merchants use the five annual Wine Walks to build relationships with new customers and draw attention to their products and services. Wine Walks are also wonderful community events, each bringing nearly 1,000 individuals for a fun night out in Parker.

A complaint was filed with the State Liquor Enforcement Division against the most recent Wine Walk event. Specifically, there is work to be done to better control the consumption of wine inside participating businesses and off streets, sidewalks, and other public areas.  This pause gives us an opportunity to make some proactive changes that will make future events safer and more compliant with state and local requirements.

We will be using this time to meet with each participating member business to review requirements, evaluate troublesome areas, and fix what needs fixing. At our next Wine Walk, you’ll notice more volunteers, more signage, and more controlled areas for our participating member businesses.

We want Wine Walks to be the fantastic, fun community event you’ve come to expect.  We look forward to welcoming you to a new and improved Wine Walk event on Friday, August 25.

Thank you for your patience as we work this out. If you are someone who comes to Wine Walk, thank you. As we move forward, we will be asking you to help us stay compliant by only consuming wine inside the participating locations.

Thank you to our participating members, exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers. Your partnerships with us are critical. Thank you also to the Town of Parker staff for their assistance.

Those who have purchased tickets to the July event will be contacted for refunds or credits to future events immediately. Participating businesses will be contacted shortly by our staff to set up meetings to prepare us for August. Exhibitors, sponsors, and other partners will also be hearing from our staff, as well.

Thank you for your support of the Parker Chamber of Commerce.

The Wine Walk is a very popular way for long-time residents to meet new neighbors and new residents to make friends and learn about the wonderful restaurants and shops that are kind enough to share a taste of wine and open their doors for this monthly event.

Held on Last Fridays throughout the warm season

Parker Wine Walk Dates 2023

Fourth or last Friday of the Month from 5-8 p.m. (see dates below)

Downtown Parker Wine Walks will take place June through September this year. Purchase a souvenir wine glass for $25 online or $30 at the door and enjoy wine samples provided by participating Parker Chamber merchants. Learn more about their business while sipping and shopping and exploring Downtown Parker.

Whether you are new to the area or just want a fun night out, this is the event for you! 
You MUST be 21 years of age or older to participate.

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE
WINE WALKS TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

2023 Wine Walk Dates

Each participant will receive a wine-tasting glass and 10 tasting coupons, plus a list of participating businesses.

We look forward to seeing you at Parker’s best summer event!

$25 in advance, $30 at the door. No refunds. Must be 21+.

Sponsorships and exhibitor spaces are available.

Tickets are available at the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. Parker Station Building 19751 E Mainstreet – Suite R16 Parker, CO 80138

Drivers! Be prepared for lots of people crossing the streets and keep your speed down and your eyes wide open!

If you are part of a non-profit, contact the chamber for opportunities to work the event and receive part of the proceeds.

The Parker Wine Walks are another Parker Chamber of Commerce SIGNATURE Event. PLEASE be appreciative to those who are participating and follow the rules.

Parker Planning Commission

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Volunteer Positions Available Soon on Parker Planning Commission

Parker Planning Commission Seeks Volunteer Applicants

Are you looking for a way to get involved in your community? Volunteer commission member positions and alternate positions are coming open soon on the Parker Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission, an advisory board appointed by the Parker Town Council, provides recommendations to Parker Town Council on land use and related development issues. Those with an interest in land use and development are encouraged to apply. Regular meetings are held the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet. To be appointed, you must be a resident of the Town of Parker for at least one year immediately preceding the date of appointment and be a registered elector.

Relatives of Town employees and officials are not eligible to apply. If you are eligible, please send a letter of interest and resume to: the Town of Parker Community Development Department, Attn: Jeff Miller, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO  80138; or email jmiller@parkeronline.org. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 21, 2023, at 5 p.m.

Please contact the Community Development Department with any questions at 303.841.2332.

Planning Commission Meetings

  • 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. | Check the Town calendar for the latest updated schedule.
  • Town Hall; 20120 E. Mainstreet

Agendas, Minutes & Packets

View Planning Commission Agendas, Minutes and Meeting Packets. Agendas are available prior to the meeting and minutes are available following formal approval by the Commission.

Council of Arts Science and Culture

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CASC has an established history of over 12 years of service in the local community.

The Arts – they will focus on bringing some of the finest musical member performances to enhance the greater Parker area including Wine Walks, Community Stage at Parker Days and other community events as well as musical concerts.

The Sciences – They are also branching further out to the sciences by producing interactive and experiential events including Science Day and Science Night in addition to supporting programs in local front-range areas that feature activities for youth who want to enrich their minds. They are always looking to build the science program support to be one of the leading programs in the state.

Culture – Within every community, there needs to be culture and cultural awareness. CASC has two major fundraising programs each year to bring just that to our communities. The Mardi Gras is celebrated each year to bring out the flavor of true cultural heritage.

For more information visit their website at CASC4U.org on Facebook or Instagram

For information on the Mardi Gras Celebration click here!

July 4th 5K

For information on Oktoberfest click here!

About CASC

A non-profit organization started in 2004, in Parker Colorado. Dedicated for a number of years to the entertainment of arts and culture, they now focus on cultural events while supporting groups that bring value to communities. CASC hosts the Mardi Gras, supports the Mile High Rodeo Royalty as well as provides musical entertainment for Parker Wine Walks, Parker Days Community Stage and the Creative Districts Random Acts of Art program.

Volunteer at CASC

Your energy and enthusiasm are always appreciated!

The CASC is always looking for volunteers and your youth can get credit hours toward Douglas County graduation requirements.

CASC Volunteer Opportunities

It takes a lot to run an organization. CASC volunteers are what make it happen and they are looking for your help.  

CASC could not plan or execute events without the help of wonderful volunteers like you. If you are interested in a particular event, want to do some service for the greater community, or are just interested in the programs we offer, we need your assistance.

Colorado Council of Arts, Science, and Culture is looking for volunteers in all areas and also with the following skills:

Complete your High School Community Service Hours at PAC events.

PAC/CASC – is currently listed as a participating Court Ordered Community Service program in Douglas, Arapahoe, Elbert, El Paso, Denver, and Adams Counties. We accept court-ordered Community Service.

We are an all-volunteer group and we mostly only have hours in the evenings and weekends. Much of the service time will involve working events, pre-event marketing, equipment care, set building, and various small tasks that we as an organization need help with.

Volunteering Process

We only take calls for new volunteers one day per week (Tuesdays) between 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Call 646-243-8628

  1. We will want to know how many hours are needed when they are due by, and when the form needs to be returned to the courts.
  2. If our call questions fit your schedule, and you want to continue, we set up a meeting.
  3. During our one-on-one meeting, we sign your first documents and discuss a schedule that works with the CASC events and planning.
  4. We will assign you to an event leader to fit the schedule and choice.
  5. Documentation will be signed for your hours each time
  6. Check our calendar on the site for upcoming events and note days that are available.

Personal Care in Parker Colorado

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 Hair Stylists in Parker

Bethany Kay Hair at Beauty Tribe specializes in ladies’ cuts, color, updos, and hair extensions. Visit her website to see pictures of her work and then schedule an appointment from the website. Click here for more information.

Bethany Kay Hair – Parker Colorado
19600 E. Parker Square Drive, Suite 110
Parker, CO 80134
Call or Text 303-905-5051

Skin Care Services

Sydney Scarpino Aesthetics is a boutique-style skincare studio located inside Beauty Tribe Salons in Parker Colorado. Sydney employs years of training and works closely with her medical director to ensure strict sanitation practices while delivering high-quality, result-driven services using top-of-line skincare products and modalities. Click here for more information.

Nail Salons in Parker

Manicures & Pedicures

  • J’Adore Nails 10841 S Crossroads Dr #15, Parker, CO 80134 – (720) 287-3167
  • Tip to Toe Nails  18551 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80134 – (720) 851-1779
  • Get Nailed Beauty Spa 10417 S Parker Rd, Parker, CO 80134 –  (303) 594-0242

Day Spas in Parker

Hand & Stone

Cara Mia

Astral Float Spa

The Studio Med Spa

 

 

Wineries in Parker

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Parker Boasts not one but two wineries within the Town of Parker limits. Outstanding Wines, Made Right Here In Colorado!

Purgatory Cellars Winery

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The first winery to open was Purgatory Cellars. 

Owner Marko Ćopić originates from Jastrebarsko, Croatia, and brings 20 years of “Old World” and Mediterranean style winemaking experience to Colorado, combining them with his modern winemaking techniques to offer a vastly different wine tasting experience to the Colorado viticultural scene.

Purgatory Cellars works hard to source most of its grapes from Colorado and to exploit the qualities of Colorado’s unique climate and significant elevation features. Purgatory Cellars is working to bring specific qualities of grapes from the Western Slopes and Four Corners regions of Colorado to the Front Range.

Purgatory Cellars is making and aging wine in Amphora containers with their origin going back about 5,000 years in ancient Greek and Roman history when Amphorae were used in the preservation and transportation of various products both liquid and dry, but mainly for winemaking.

The Amphorae are made from special clay in the country of Georgia and infused with beeswax and then baked in a wood-fired kiln until the beeswax is completely infused in the pot. This wine-making technique provides flavors and characteristics different from other aging methods.

Amphora production is about 3,000 liters per year including at least 5 different varietals. You must come and try this gorgeous wine.

We invite you to stop by for happy hour M-F 3-6 and enjoy $3 glasses of wine
Purgatory Wine
18921 Plaza Dr, Ste 100
Parker, Colorado
Call (303) 600-8209

Hours Noon – 9 p.m.

The Wine Barrel Winery

The newest winery features more Colorado-style wines named for local landmarks in Parker like Hilltop White, Cottonwood Bubbly, Bradbury Ranch Red or Clarke Farms Fortitude. They have small plates of food to eat along with your wine sampling.

The Wine Barrel
11495 S. Twenty Mile Rd, #5,
Parker, 80134.
303-999-0454

They make wine on site from grapes imported from all over the world. They blend, ferment, and bottle our wine for everyone to see. Their mission is to bring the joys of wine to everyone. From those who have never tried wine, to those who only know what they like (or don’t like), to those who are wine experts, they have a glass of wine for you. It doesn’t matter how much or how little you know about wine. Their sommeliers and staff are here to help you figure out what you like, what you don’t like, and what you should try next. Stop by for a wine tasting, a glass of wine, or to pick up a bottle.

Both Wineries are open to you bringing your own food or order in. Both have gift certificates and wine club availability and of course wine by the bottle to take home.

Shop Parker Gift Week

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The Town of Parker is kicking off a new holiday event to support our local businesses in Parker!

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Parker Station Shopping

Shop Parker Gift Week Nov. 15 to 19, 2021

What’s better than finding the perfect gift … finding it in your hometown! Join the Town from Nov. 15 to 19 as they highlight the goods, products, and services offered by Parker’s unique business community. On each day of Gift Week, you’ll see the Town of Parker Facebook page feature a different category and invite Parker businesses to share related gift ideas and seasonal specials.

For Businesses: The Town of Parker invites all Parker businesses to participate in Gift Week!

To join, identify the daily theme that most relate to your business. When the day arrives, comment on the Gift Week post (posted daily at 9 a.m.) and advertise a gift idea including gift cards, a special deal or service you provide, along with where residents can learn more about your business (website, social channels, phone). We kindly ask that each business only participates in one day (the one that best relates to your business) and to keep all your information to one post.

Parker’s Other Holiday Events

Who does what in the Town of Parker

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Many of these events have been temporarily or permanently canceled due to Covid-19. We will update you when the information is announced.

The Town of Parker recently put together this great information sheet about what local entity does what?

The Town of Parker government is proud to provide extensive public services to the residents of Parker. Since we work so closely with other Parker organizations, it is sometimes confusing to residents as to who provides which services. We would like to take this opportunity to give you more information about which local organizations are responsible for the services you depend on.

Town of Parker

The Town of Parker is in charge of “Let Freedom Sing” 4th of July Celebration as well as the Tree Lighting the Day after Thanksgiving and the Christmas Carriage Parade.* canceled for 2021 and possibly permanently. Other local events are run by various other non-profit and business groups such as the Parker Chamber and Rotary Clubs in the area.

Parker Water Services

Water and wastewater services are provided to most Parker residents by the Parker Water and Sanitation District. The District is a separate entity from the Town and determines water rates and watering restrictions. You can contact the District at info@pwsd.org or by calling 303.841.4627.

South Metro Fire Services

Although in some municipalities the fire department is a part of the governing organization, fire protection services in Parker are provided by the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority. South Metro Fire serves an area of approximately 176 square miles in portions of Douglas and Arapahoe Counties. Protection is provided to more than 198,000 citizens. You can find more information about the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority online at www.southmetro.org or by calling 720.989.2000.

Trash Pickup and City Dump

In many areas of Parker, trash services are included in homeowner’s association fees. If you do not live in one of those areas, arranging trash pick-up is the responsibility of the homeowner. Several private companies are listed in the phone book or you may contact your homeowner’s association for more information.

Public Education

Public schools in Parker are a part of the Douglas County School District. The School District determines when and where new schools will be constructed when to build additional school amenities and all other aspects of public education. You can find more information about the School District at www.dcsdk12.org.

Libraries

Douglas County Libraries provides all library services within Douglas County, including regional and neighborhood libraries, educational programs, and events. The Parker Library is located at 10851 South Crossroads Drive. For more information on the Douglas County Libraries or the Parker Library specifically, go to www.douglascountylibraries.org.

Parker Chamber of Commerce

The Parker Chamber of Commerce provides networking and professional development opportunities for local businesses and plans several large community events, including the popular Parker Days event held in June and the Wine Walks. The Chamber can be found online at www.parkerchamber.com or by calling 303.841.4268.

Parker Rotary Clubs

The Rotary club is in charge of The Parker Brewfest and up until 2021, Trick or Treat on Mainstreet however right now the event is in limbo and will not be held this year.

As always, the Town of Parker encourages you to contact your Parker Town Council with questions or comments at 303.841.0353 or by email at council@parkeronline.org.

COVID-19 and Vaccination Updates – Register for Vaccine offline

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Douglas County Covid-19 Update

Tri-County Health Department adds operators to call center to help people without internet access register with vaccine providers

Information provided by the Tri-County Health Department

Tri-County Health Department call center

To continue to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine equitably, Tri-County Health Department’s COVID-19 call center staff will now help people 65+ who do not have internet or speak English register with COVID-19 vaccine providers. Staff members will be acting as navigators during this process, entering basic contact information while working with the caller. Although the waitlists of some providers ask for medical information during registration, call center staff will simply enter such information into the online form if needed but will not retain any personal information.  The service is free, Spanish-speaking staff are available, and other languages are available through a language line.

So far, over 260,000 vaccine doses have been administered to 179,294 Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) area residents in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties through 146 enrolled providers and community partners, including clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, churches, and rec centers. Over 14% of TCHD’s residents have received at least their first dose, including 59.9% of TCHD’s 70+ population. In Douglas County, nearly 17% of residents have received at least their first dose, including 71.5% of the 70+ population.

The expanded work of the call center will support TCHD’s Strategy to Ensure Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Access, which is a plan to ensure fair access and distribution of the vaccine to communities of color and other groups who have been immensely affected by the pandemic and are currently under-vaccinated compared to other groups. The TCHD call center hopes to connect these underserved communities with vaccine providers to ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and TCHD community partners are also helping ensure equitable distribution by holding “Pop-up” vaccine clinics in these underserved communities to help make access to the vaccine easier for people who may not have transportation or the means to get to a medical center or large vaccine event.

“Pop-up clinics” are one-time events sponsored by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and community partners, using vaccine provided by the State’s Vaccine Equity allocation. Thus far, 24 pop-up clinics have been held or are scheduled in TCHD’s area. These clinics will provide additional vaccinations to over 8,000 people. In addition to pop-up clinics, TCHD is assessing where to place ongoing fixed community based clinics that can best offer local vaccine access on a regular basis when more vaccine supply is available.

The TCHD COVID-19 Call Center is open for people who live in the Tri-County Health Department area from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 303-220-9200 for more information or for assistance with online registration. The state of Colorado’s call center can also help people register and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926).

Covid-19 Parker Restaurants To Go & Delivery Options & Community Resources

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We all want our favorite restaurants both established and new to survive the Corona Virus Covid-19 Pandemic and many of them have gone above and beyond to create to-go menus and use their own staff to deliver food directly to you.

Thank you to our local Parker restaurants who are maintaining sanitation and social distancing protocols. We appreciate you!

Restaurant Delivery in Parker – Covid-19

Indochine Cuisine – Their Chef-Owner Yume Tran is also doing cooking how-to videos LIVE on their Facebook page so be sure to like it to see her latest offerings to keep you entertained while you are doing your part to keep everyone safe by staying home. If you are gluten-free or celiac, almost all of the dishes at Indochine are GF. Call 720-851-8559 to order.

Casa Mariachi – Casa’s entire menu can be ordered for pickup including their amazing Margaritas and their breakfast food truck is open to serve you daily. Call ahead for to-go orders (720) 842-5105.

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Parker Restaurants taking To-Go Orders During Covid-19

The restaurants listed below are open for pickup / to-go service and are available by delivery from the usual suspects, Uber Eats, Grub Hub etc.

Restaurant Name
20 Mile Tap House		Phone Number
(303) 841-6782
Antonio’s Pizza Pasta Wings(720) 851-5300
Arbys(303) 841-8048
Artisan Pizza Co(303) 840-0518
August Moon(303) 841-4598
Bagel Stop Cafe(303) 805-0103
Barnett & Son Brewing Co (Beer!)(720) 420-0462
Berry Blendz(303) 841-3801
Black Jack Pizza(303) 840-9100
Black-Eyed Pea720-550-8422
Butterfields Ice Cream(720) 705-6072
Casa Mariachi(720) 842-5105
Celtic House PubNeed info
Cherry Village Asian GrilleNeed info
Chick-Fil-A(303) 805-8575
China CafeNeed info
Chipotle (Both Locations)Need info
Colonna’s Pizzeria(303) 840-5444
Coloradough Pizza(303) 386-3333
Colorado Taproom & Grill
Dairy QueenNeed info
Dancing Noodle(303) 805-3880
Del TacoNeed info
Dough Dreamery(720) 525-7839
Dougs Diner720-476-7162
Downhill Brewing Company (Beer!)(303) 805-2739
Dutch Brothers CoffeeNeed info
English Tealeaves(720) 851-6099
Fika Coffee House (Idyllwilde)(303) 952-9348
Fika Coffee House (Mainstreet)(303) 840-3166
Firehouse Subs(303) 841-7827
Flipping Flapjacks(720) 235-7178
Golden Flame(720) 708-5834
Gque BBQ(303) 729-2506
Hangry Ohana(720) 287-2516
Hickory House Ribs(303) 805-9742
Hilltop Tap House(720) 242-6224
Hokulia Shave Ice (inside Walmart)(303) 805-3919
Hurts Donuts(720) 355-6156
IHOP(720) 851-8121
India Kitchen(720) 851-6830
Indochine Cuisine(720) 851-8559
Inta Juice(720) 328-4494
Jersey Mike’s Subs(720) 851-9740
Johnny’s Asian Bistro(303) 841-8877
Ju’s CoffeeNeed info
Junz(720) 851-1005
Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream(720) 638-0941
Kneader’s Bakery(720) 445-3987
Kunjani World Coffeehouse(720) 249-5594
KurosawaNeed info
La Baguette de Normandy(303) 805-9130
La Casita(720) 842-5181
La Petite Crêperie(720) 638-9722
Las Delicias(303) 840-0325
Lil’ Ricci’s NY Pizza & Pasta(303) 220-7422
Los Dos Potrillos Parker Express(303) 840-6574
Los Volcanes Mexican Restaurant(303) 841-0160
Mici Handcrafted Italian(720) 805-0505
Mod PizzaNeed info
Mr. Ramen(720) 519-0141
Mt Fuji Hibachi & SushiNeed info
Old Sante Fe Mexican Grill(303) 840-0555
Opa Grill303-841-7074
Panda Express(303) 805-5120
Panera Bread(720) 842-1200
Parker Garage(720) 389-8105
Parker Pourhouse(720) 551-7687
Pho Vy – Vietnamese Noodles and Grill(303) 840-7300
Portofino Pizza & Pasta(303) 841-9900
Purgatory Cellars Winery (303) 600-8209
Raising Cains(303) 841-1207
Red Robin(303) 840-1200
Rita’s Italian Ice(720) 549-4059
Rory’s Diner (720) 708-2889
Saltgrass Steakhouse(303) 840-2370
Sonic(720) 851-8879
Spice Kitchen(303) 945-4168
Stone Cold Ice CreamNeed info
Stonegate Cafe303.841.1565
Swirls Frozen Yogurt720-583-0356
Starbucks (All Locations)
Takoda Tavern(720) 851-5302
Taste of PhillyNeed info
Texas Roadhouse – Parker, CO(303) 805-5848
The Douglas Kitchen & Cocktails720-572-1910
The Chicken Shack Parker(720) 504-5044
The Egg & U
The Donut House(303) 954-9198
The Local (food grocery)720-583-0966
The Upper Deck720-572-1910
The Wine Barrel (Wine!)(303) 999-0454
Tokyo Joes(720) 450-3180
Tontis Pizza(303) 627-1739
Trattoria Dionisia(720) 573-4878
Twisters Burgers and Burritos(303) 840-3445
Village Inn(303) 841-2287
Vy – Sushi Bar & Asian Fine Dining(303) 840-7900
WafflehouseNeed info
Welcome Home Brewery (Beer!)(303) 362-1213
What the Pho(720) 851-5109
Yukata Japanese Bistro(303) 841-8831

Effective Friday, 11/20/2020, Douglas County will revert to Level Red.
For restaurants and similar businesses, that means Restaurants: no inside dining allowed — only take-out, curbside, delivery or outdoor dining with those from the same household permitted. Last call for alcohol: Moves from 10 p.m. to 8 p.m.Bars (without licensed retail foodservice): Remain closed for on-premises consumption.

With Health Procedures in Place

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners is thrilled to announce that the variance requests to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for the Park Meadows Mall, restaurants, places of worship, and gyms have been approved effective immediately.

The Board received the letter of approval on May 22, 2020.

“On behalf of our Board I wish to express our thanks to all involved in the preparation and review of these documents including our business community, Tri-County Health Department, our hospitals and the CDPHE. We are especially grateful to the citizens of Douglas County for adhering to the behaviors that led to the favorable public health data that supported this outcome,” said Roger Partridge, Board Chair.

Guidance for businesses can be found in these documents with amendments found in the letter of approval

Courtesy Todd Hendreks – Updated 5/13/20

Digital Educational Resources

Printable K12 lesson plans, classroom activities, games, templates, and more for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers.

Parker Local Facebook Groups to Join

Sew Masks for our Medical Workers at Parker Adventist Hospital

A Facebook group has been set up to sew protection masks for our valuable hospital staff here.

Covid-19 Quarantine Survival Guide

Keep Your Sanity Quarantine List

Things to do during Quarantine for Adults

Virtual Zoo: 

Virtual Tours:

Live education classes

Stories & Music

  • Imagineering In a Box from Disney
  • Music Class with Jason Mesches Music 10 am daily 
  • Josh Gad (voice of Olaf) is doing storytime on his Twitter
  • Mo Willems lunchtime doodle lessons (author of the Pigeon books)
  • Operation Story Time
  • Storytime from space- astronauts reading to us from space!
  • Wow in the world podcast
  • Center for Puppetry Arts- Livestream puppet shows
  • Virtual Dance Party
  • James Dean Pete the cat storytime 12pm Est
  • Draw every day with JJK- drawing lessons daily 12pm (CST)
  • Metropolitan Opera- Daily – 6:30 PM (CST) – recording will remain on the site each day for 20 hours
  • Oliver Jeffers reading his books on Instagram
  • Todd Kessler: kids concert
  • Dazzling Princess Parties: 30-minute Facebook live sessions with your favorite princesses! Its $5 per session but totally worth it, story, songs and questions & answers
  • Tim McCanna’s Music & Storytime

Free Media

Exercise for kids

Exercise for Adults

Education: 

Activity Ideas:

Connect:

  • Marco Polo: app where you can send video messages back and forth
  • Zoom: schedule virtual meetings and play dates

Support

Parker Library Media Resources during Covid-19 Quarantine

Douglas County Libraries closes branches in response to COVID-19

We’re Open For Curbside Pick-Up!
Our Park & Pick-Up curbside service is now open for pick-up of holds. If you’ve been notified that your hold items are ready, this service is for you. If you had items on hold before the library closed, you may pick them up through May 17 at your preferred DCL location. All other holds are available for pick-up as you get notified.

Pick-Up Hours:Monday-Thursday 9AM-7PMFriday-Saturday 9AM-5PMSunday 12-5PMLouviers: Tuesday 3-8PM; Saturday 9AM-12PM 
Follow these instructions for picking up your holds:
 
-Look for the flag denoting parking spaces set aside for this service.
-If all marked spots are full, please wait in your car for a space to become available. We will work as quickly as possible to serve you, but there may be a wait during busy times. Please be prepared.
-Keep your phone handy. Once you are parked in a numbered space, call or text the number on the sign with the required information.
-Health regulations prevent us from touching your vehicle. Please be prepared to open and close your own trunk for delivery of held items.

While DCL’s physical libraries are closed, customers can take advantage of the following digital resources and accommodations:

Borrowing, Holds & Fines Updates

  • All returned items are quarantined for the safety of our staff and community. Expect returned items to remain on your account for several days before they are checked in. No fines are being assessed.
  • All DCL book drops are open and accepting returns of checked-out items, except for our Louviers location. Due to DCL’s quarantine protocols, Louviers residents may return items to any other DCL location for proper quarantine of materials. Items borrowed before the library closure are due July 1. Due dates on new checkouts have been extended: 3-week checkouts now have 5-week due dates, and 1-week checkouts have 3-week due dates. No fines are being assessed.
  • Our Park & Pick-Up curbside service is available for pick-up of holds at all DCL locations. If you’ve been notified that your holds are ready, this service is for you. See the Park & Pick-Up instructions above.
  • Prospector and Interlibrary Loan will be unavailable as most other library systems are also closed.
  • Materials Request will be unavailable. Current items that are checked out will not come due or accrue fines during the closure.
  • Book Club Express kits may be picked up using our Park & Pick-Up service. See Park & Pick-Up instructions above.
  • Book donations will not be accepted during the closure.
  • We have increased cleaning and disinfection throughout our libraries, which will continue until we are advised that COVID-19 is no longer a potential threat.

DCL will post ongoing updates to its Community Safety Notice online and through its social media channels. See the library’s online Events Calendar to check the status of rescheduled events.

The closure of DCL libraries is based on guidance from health officials about limiting gatherings and employing social distancing. For more information, visit the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment or call (303) 389-1687.

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Stores that closed on Thanksgiving

These stores are bucking the trend and were closed on Thanksgiving. If you want to support their decision you might choose to shop with them online instead of again getting the deals but skipping the crowds and lines, most stores ship for free through the holidays or with a minimum purchase.

  • Nordstrom
  • DSW
  • Costco
  • TJ Maxx
  • GameStop
  • Staples
  • PetSmart
  • Pier 1 Imports
  • Patagonia
  • Marshalls
  • Home Depot
  • REI 

Wallet Hub listed the best retailers for Black Friday

  • JCPenney (68 percent)
  • Kohl’s (67 percent)
  • Macy’s (56 percent)
  • Kmart (50 percent)
  • Panasonic (47 percent)
  • Office Depot and OfficeMax (43 percent)
  • Michaels
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The smallest discounts from the stores include

  • CVS Pharmacy 37.8%
  • Target 37.3%
  • Staples 34.4%
  • Ace Hardware 34.2%
  • Best Buy 33.5%
  • Home Depot 31.4%
  • Walmart 30.1%
  • GameStop 29.2%
  • Toys R Us 28.9%
  • Walgreens 28.7%
  • Big Lots 27.1%
  • Amazon 25.8%
  • Sam’s Club24.9%
  • Costco 19.5%

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