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Wine Walks on Mainstreet Parker Colorado 2022

March 3, 2022 By Chrissy

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

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 2022

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

wine walk parker 2022

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!

2022 Wine Walk Dates

  • Friday, May 27th
  • Friday, June 24th
  • Friday, July 29th
  • Friday, Aug 26th
  • Friday, Sept 30th

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! Visit this link to purchase your tickets.

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

Sponsorships and exhibitor space available.

Tickets are available at the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. We have moved across the street to the Parker Station Building 19751 E Mainstreet – Suite R16Parker, 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 of drinking INSIDE only.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Business, Featured Story, Fundraiser, Ladies, Local News, Restaurants, Things To Do in Parker Tagged With: Downtown Parker, Parker, Things to do in ParkerChrissy

Shop Parker Gift Week

November 1, 2021 By Chrissy

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

Restaurants along mainstreet in Parker CO
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.

  • Nov. 15: Treats, Eats & Drinks (restaurants, bakeries, breweries, etc.)
  • Nov. 16: Beauty & Fashion
  • Nov. 17: For the Home (home décor, home goods, home maintenance)
  • Nov. 18: Recreation & Health
  • Nov. 19: Other Goods & Services (for businesses that haven’t fit within one of the previous themes)

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

  • Holiday Events in and Around Parker
  • Holiday Boutiques
  • Turkey Day 5K Fun Run / Walk
  • Castle Rock Starlighting
  • Mayor’s Tree Lighting at O’Brien Park
  • Parker’s Christmas Carriage Parade
  • Community Messiah Performances (you can still join the 100 voice choir)
  • The Annual Nutcracker of Parker   (Click to purchase tickets)
  • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Church Services (will update when information is available)

Filed Under: Business, Local News Chrissy

Who does what in the Town of Parker

April 16, 2021 By Chrissy

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.

Filed Under: Business, Featured Story, News, Parker Chamber, Town of Parker Tagged With: Parker ChamberChrissy

Parker Planning Commission

March 24, 2021 By Chrissy

parker town hall - Town of Parker

Volunteer Positions Available Soon on Parker Planning Commission

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 Town Council, provides recommendations to the 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.

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: Town of Parker Community Development Department, Attn: Bryce Matthews, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO  80138; or email: bmatthews@parkeronline.org. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 23, 2021 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 Town calendar for latest updated scheduled.
  • 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.

Filed Under: Business, Parker Tagged With: ParkerChrissy

COVID-19 and Vaccination Updates – Register for Vaccine offline

February 25, 2021 By Chrissy

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).

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Parker BusinessChrissy

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

December 12, 2020 By Chrissy

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.

Casa Mariachi margarita's and authentic mexican food parker co Covid-19 pickup margaritas

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.

  • View the Park Meadows Mall variance request.
  • View the restaurants, places of worship, and gyms variance request

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

  • Shop & Eat Local Parker
  • Free in Parker
  • Moms of Parker
  • Buy Nothing Southwest Parker
  • Buy Nothing Pinery / Pradera

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: 

  • Cleveland Zoo– Virtual Classroom at 11 am & virtual exploring at 1 pm
  • Cincinnati Zoo– Virtual Safari 12pm Daily and replays available
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium– Live cams of animals
  • New England Aquarium
  • Virtual Farm– tours grouped by age!
  • Calgary Zoo: panda cams
  • Central Florida Zoo
  • Houston Zoo
  • San Diego Zoo live cams
  • Shedd Aquarium those penguins are too darn cute!

Virtual Tours:

  • Museums, Operas, & Symphonies  
  • National Parks Tours
  • Concerts
  • Calendar of Live Stream Events
  • Disney Rides: virtual rides!!!

Live education classes

  • Antoni Porowski– cooking class videos on his Instagram!
  • Steve Spangler: Facebook live science experiments
  • Short n Sweet Baker– cake decorating class
  • Science Mom & Math Dad– Math and Science lessons ages 7-12
  • KHOU11: meteorologist David Paul live Weather Classroom 
  • Viridian Art art 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

  • Broadway Musicals including hamilton!
  • Audible released many free stories
  • Nasa– released full image library 
  • Right Now Media: free access to virtual library
  • New York Public Library– download over 300,000 books for free
  • Ranger Rick free digital magazines, activites, crafts and more

Exercise for kids

  • Cosmic Kids–  a YouTube channel with yoga, mindfulness, & relaxation videos for ages 3+
  • Center Stage Dance Studio is offering virtual dance classes! Find all videos here!
    • WEDNESDAY
      • 3pm 2-5 yr baby class live
      • 4pm ballet barre live
      • 5pm jumps and turns live
      • 6pm Stretch and Conditioning live
    • Friday
      • 6:30pm Family Zumba
  • Disney Family Get Moving
  • MyGym Valencia– posting little videos of activities you can do with littles!
  • Just dance Denver– 12:20 PM (CST)  for 3-5 year old Intro to Ballet 🙆‍♀️ 1:10 PM for ages 6+ Ballet
  • PE Central
  • Fit Boost
  • Go Noodle
  • Beach Body Kids FREE kids workouts!
  • Well Soul Fitness: facebook live kids workouts
  • George’s Gym Chicago

Exercise for Adults

  • Fit4mom daily virtual workouts 
  • True Barre SCV– live streaming classes on their instagram and posting replays on youtube!
  • Nikki_theboom: streaming online workouts on instagram
  • Joana Canals 30 minute HIIT workout

Education: 

  • Free Daily Workbooks
  • Scholastic Free Learn at home
  • Brains on!– science podcast for kids
  • ScienceFlix (Grades 5+) – available until April 20th free of charge 
  • (Username: Learning20 / Password: Clifford) 
  • ABCYA games and apps for kids
  • ABC Mouse: use codes: School7771 or School1446
  • Stapleton Tutor: highschool math tutor
  • Rocket Spelling practice spelling,  free when using the code “covid19”
  • Cornerstone Confessions Musical education

Activity Ideas:

  • Nurture Store– screen free activities 
  • coloring pages
  • Make your own word search
  • Hogwarts Digital Escape Room
  • 87 fun activities to do

Connect:

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

Support

  • Weekly Virtual Mom’s Support group with Erin Hickman, LMFT Wednesdays at 9am
    • Join Zoom Meeting 
    • Meeting ID: 249 078 506
    • Password: 660656\
  • Reaching your calm

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:

  • DCL’s digital library is always open—and it’s been enhanced to accommodate more digital checkouts and less wait time. Check out e-books; audiobooks; downloadable magazines; movies, TV and kids videos; and music.
  • Customers may Skip the Line on OverDrive and through the Libby app for instant checkout of items, similar to the library’s Your Lucky Day items in the branches.
  • A variety of digital library perks are available, from audio-guided workouts, to crafting classes, to online learning and more.
  • Those who do not currently have a DCL library card can get instant access to the digital collection with a digital library card through OverDrive’s Instant Digital Card and Hoopla’s Engage.
  • Virtual Storytime is available through Storyblocks, a project of Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL).

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.

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Have you found a new favorite spot in Parker for Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner or Happy Hour?

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Feel free to talk about spots close to Parker as well…. after all we have to leave the 80134 – 80138 zip code every once in awhile.

Have you had a wonderful or horrible experience with a local restaurant?

Feel free to share your discoveries good and bad with your Douglas County neighbors.

Please remember to be civil and use PG-rated language in your review.
If it’s too inflammatory in nature I reserve the right to not publish your review.

Let’s hear it Parker neighbors?

  • What’s your favorite coffee shop?
  • Mexican Restaurant?
  • Italian restaurant?
  • Best Happy Hour?
  • Gluten-Free?
  • Fine Dining?

Review your favorite or warn us about your least favorite in the comments below.

Filed Under: Business, Douglas County, Parker Business, Restaurants, Reviews Chrissy

Shop Big Box Stores Online Deals

November 25, 2020 By Chrissy

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You get the extra thrill of getting a box on your front door with no gas, parking or waiting in line for your item.

Friday Deals on Amazon

  • Toy bargains
  • Electronics deals
  • Kindle deals
  • Jewelry sales
  • Clothing
  • Winter boots
  • Arts, crafts and sewing deals
  • Coloring Books for Adults
  • Low prices on DVDs and Blu-ray
  • Kitchen tools
  • Pet supplies and toys
  • Tools & Home Improvement for the handy person at your house

Don’t forget stocking stuffers, the best part of Christmas morning at our house. Art supplies (my girls can’t get enough washi tape or our favorite glitter pens that come in a zippered case with refills.

Of course, you know the best part, shop online in your jammies with your coffee and no lines, no shoving, no shivering in the parking lot at your favorite mall.

So many options of places to shop online for holiday deals:

  • Amazon – 24/7 – 365
  • BestBuy 
  • Costco
  • Kmart
  • JC Penney  12am-2pm Friday
  • Kohl’s
  • Macy’s
  • Sam’s Club – 7am Friday
  • Target –2am-11pm (or midnight based on location)
  • Toys R Us  12am-11pm Friday
  • Walmart

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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Filed Under: Business, Shopping Chrissy

Breakfast Spots in Parker

October 13, 2020 By Chrissy

Restaurants are open with social distancing and masks for employees and patrons. Please be kind to one another and follow the rules. *

You have lots of options when it comes to breakfast in Parker .. from drive-thru fast food to delicious breakfast cocktails.

Doug’s Day Diner
*NEW* Located in the Lazlo Hotel Complex
18595 Mainstreet #140, Parker, CO 80134
(720) 476-7162
Open 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily

Locally owned breakfast spots

Rory’s Diner

11020 Pikes Peak Dr.
Parker, Colorado 80138
(720) 448-5824

Takoda Tavern

12365 Pine Bluffs Way, Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-5302 (Corner of Parker Road & Hess)
Breakfast Served Saturday & Sunday Only 8-11 a.m.

Stonegate Cafe

16524 Keystone Blvd, Unit F, Parker CO
(303) 841-1565

The Egg & U

18901 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80134
Dine-in – Take-Out – Patio Seating
(303) 840-3343

Great Beginnings Cafe

Huge menu and a great place for breakfast meetings.
(They have free wifi)
11800 E Oswego St. Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 649-1198

Bagel Stop

They offer bagels, bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos and more.
 10401 S Parker Rd, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0103

La Baguette De Normandy

French-style baguettes, croissants, tarts, cookies, petits fours, coffee & breakfast. 16524 Keystone Blvd, Parker, CO 80134 (303) 805-9130

Parker Garage

19420 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138
Offers Saturday & Sunday Brunch with Chef Duy’s twist on the usual suspects for breakfast.
(720) 389-8105
*Patio

La Petite Creperie

Brand new to downtown Parker replacing Nomelie Cupcakes. They offer savory & sweet crepes along with coffee. No iced drinks.
19751 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-9722
*Outside Seating

Parker’s Breakfast Chains

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe Opens at 7 a.m. Closed Sunday
19190 E. Mainstreet Parker, CO 80134  (720) 445-3987
 9846 Zenith Meridian Dr, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 643-5941
*Patio

Village Inn
19502 E Parker Square Dr, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-2287

Panera
11290 S 20 Mile Rd, Parker, CO 80134
(720) 842-1200
*Patio

Waffle House
19312 East Plaza Dr, Parker, CO 80134
Open 24/7

Breakfast WEEKENDS ONLY!

Olde Santa Fe Grill
11465 S 20 Mile Rd, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-0555

Brickhouse offers brunch on the weekends along with WOW Bloody Mary’s.
19320 E Cottonwood Dr, Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-2285

Breakfast Burrito’s in Parker

  • Casa Mariachi Food Truck (Closed on cold mornings)
  • Bagel Stop
  • Twisters 
  • Good Times
  • Rory’s Diner
  • Los Dos Patrillos
  • Las Delicious
  • Fuzzy’s Tacos
  • Fika Coffee
  • Kunjani Coffee

We have to mention the most famous BREAKFAST BURRITO spot in Douglas County… Santiago’s in Castle Rock.. there’s always a line at the drive-through.. but it’s worth it. CLOSED SUNDAY!

Santiago’s
860 Kinner St, Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-0090

If you want to venture outside Parker, check out these popular spots.

Breakfast Spots in Lone Tree

  • Snooze an A.M. Eatery – 10002 Commons St e1, Lone Tree, CO 80124
  • Via Baci – Weekend Brunch Specials I highly recommend their white sangria! See my full review here.

Breakfast Spots in Castle Rock

  • BB’s Cafe – Great diner in a historic location at 324 Wilcox, Castle Rock
  • Pegasus – Fantastic food Greek, Mexican and American + ambiance & service. 313 Jerry Street Castle Rock, Co
  • Lost Coffee – Locally owned favorite in downtown Castle Rock at 390 Perry Street.

Restaurants in Parker CO

  • Asian Restaurants
  • Bars – Live Entertainment
  • Bakeries & Sweet Treats
  • Caterers
  • Coffee Shops
  • Fast Food
  • Fine Dining
  • Italian Restaurants
  • Mexican Restaurants
  • Sandwich Shops

Have a restaurant opening soon? Check out our rates for a social media blast here. 

Filed Under: Business, Restaurants Tagged With: Parker RestaurantsChrissy

Parker Farmers Market

May 6, 2020 By Chrissy

The Farmers Market in Parker celebrates its 15th Year on Mainstreet

Opening date Sunday – Mother’s Day every year

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HOURS 8-1 (or sold out)

Parker Farmers Market is held Sundays from Mother’s Day through Mid-October on Mainstreet. 
The road is closed to through traffic from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Vendors prefer cash but many do accept local checks with I.D.

This market attracts a large and noisy crowd with lots of options for supporting local growers and artisans.

Among the treasures you’ll find each week are:

  • fresh vegetables
  • fresh fruit
  • fresh and homemade salsa
  • flowers
  • herbs
  • baked goods
  • fresh bread
  • meats
  • dog treats
  • pasta
  • cosmetics
  • crafts
  • and new vendors each week

If you are hungry the Farmers Market can help you out.

You’ll enjoy ready-made foods like breakfast burritos, quesadillas, samples of food, wine tasting, middle eastern food, Mexican, American, and of course don’t forget to stop at Fika Coffee for your favorite caffeinated beverage.

The Town of Elizabeth has a Farmers Market as well.

It runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June through September at the corner of Highway 86 and Main Street in Elizabeth.

Filed Under: Business, Featured News, News, Parker Business Chrissy

Gluten Free Peanut Free Eating Options in Parker

May 1, 2020 By Chrissy

More and more peanut and gluten allergies and sensitivities are coming up and families in Parker want to know where they can go out to eat and be safe. We had a tremendous response to this list and have added tips from local families.

Gluten Free:

Indochine Cuisine in the Parker Station building on Mainstreet maintains a gluten-free kitchen. Even their tempura and rolls are gluten-free. They can have vegetarian and vegan options on their menu.

Parker Garage has several Gluten Free options, and some can be made gluten-free with the switch of the bun.

Posh Pastries offers gluten-free bakery good and gluten-free flour is for sale there as well. (Not Celiac Safe)

Wave the Grain Bakery in Littleton delivers to “The Local” on Mainstreet and their offerings are delicious! They have savory & sweet treats.

Brickhouse has an entire gluten free menu, just ask your server.

Panera and Noodles have gluten free options.

Casa Mariachi – Just ask the server.

Panera has a few gluten-free salads and soups, check their website for the latest as they change seasonally.

Both Sprouts and Vitamin Cottage also have a large variety of gluten free packaged food as well as Kings, Safeway, Walmart and a large variety at Costco.

Suchine is a favorite of our family with celiac. We’ve had gf success at Dancing Noodle, Pho Vy, Opa’s Grill, and Chipoltle. Noodles also have GF options but are more limited, and the Wendy’s at Jordan & Lincoln can be really helpful in creating a GF meal in a pinch. There are several pizza places offering GF, but only a few try to be as allergy safe as they can. Those are Lil Ricci’s and Parry’s. Also, Coldstone does a great job of creating allergy-safe treats. We use them for kids’ birthdays and parties all the time.

Sweet ‘Ness cupcakes also has GF cupcakes. But, they are made in the same kitchen as the regular cupcakes are so not celiac safe.

Matt at Mauna Snoa Shave Ice says we are gluten-free, peanut-free, dairy-free. And it’s delicious!

Peanut Free/Safe:

In general most Mexican restaurants are peanut-free, we have some local moms writing up the lowdown on how to keep your kids safe when eating out.

If you know of great resources or tips please share in the comments and we will add them!

Filed Under: Business, Health & Fitness, Restaurants Chrissy

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