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Taking charge of noxious weeds can help save your home from wildfires

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Did you know allowing noxious weeds to grow and spread on your property can be damaging to native flora and increase the risk of a wildfire spreading to your home? We saw in December just how quickly a wildfire can spread in a populated area. Do what you can to protect your property and family.

Join a free workshop April 16 to safeguard property and landscaping

Join land, vegetation, and wildfire experts to learn how to identify and eradicate these invasive plants during Douglas County’s Noxious Weed and Wildfire Prevention Workshop from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16. The workshop is available online or in person.

At this free workshop, you’ll learn the role weeds play in the spread of wildfires in both suburban and rural areas, how to keep noxious weeds from taking over your landscape, and how to properly use herbicides and other techniques to control weeds on your property.

The workshop will be live-streamed — you may watch live on YouTube, or if you would like to ask questions during the event, participate remotely via WebEx. Attend in-person at the Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third St. in Castle Rock. Registration is not required.

Douglas County has information for you about both noxious weeds and the vital role of wildfire mitigation online.

Resources, Services and Food Banks in Douglas County Colorado

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Whether you are struggling, might have a little bit of money or time you can spare, Douglas County CO has several options for you.

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 Strive to Thrive Resource and Service Fair 

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

For Douglas County residents enduring hard times, it’s good to know that a free hot meal and more than 20 local service organizations will be available at the Strive to Thrive Resource and Service Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Calvary Castle Rock, 1100 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock.

This free event provides attendees with information on where to access food and clothing, medical assistance, and more while providing them with the opportunity to receive many of those benefits while at the event.

Attendees also can learn about employment opportunities, how to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps), as well as many other supportive services.

Strive to Thrive is hosted by Douglas County’s Community of Care Network. For more information on the fair or about the Community of Care Network, please visit Douglas County Strive to Thrive or call 303-660-7460. No appointment or registration is required to attend the fair.

Need help with transportation? Please call 720-505-3689 by 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 29.

Woman’s Crisis Center

Serves Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties – services include:

  • 24-hour crisis line
  • Emergency shelter
  • Adult and child therapy
  • Legal advocacy
  • School and community outreach programs

Crisis Line 303-688-8484   – Toll-Free:1-888-247-7

Douglas/Elbert Task Force – services include:

Douglas County Volunteer Coalition services include:

Eldercare

Castle Rock Victims Assistance Program
Contact: Carole Malezija    303-663-6100

Parker Task Force

– Services include Foodbank, emergency assistance, holiday programs and referrals to other agencies.

Holidays can be a cause of special stress for our client families. We coordinate with various organizations and individuals in the community to provide special meals and various additional items.

Thanksgiving Program
Meals are provided to client families to take home and prepare. More Information

Christmas Program
Adopt-A-Family (AAF) More information.

Easter Program
Easter Baskets for children.

Children’s Programs (Available all year)

School Supply Program
Volunteers put together backpacks full of school supplies for kids in our community. More Information

Backpack Food Program
The Backpack Program provides kids in need with food for the weekend. Each Friday, the qualifying child picks up a backpack with food items to provide them nourishment so that they are able to focus on their studies instead of their hunger.
More Information

College Scholarship Program
The Parker Task Force Board of Directors have authorized five $1,000 annual college / post-secondary scholarships for students of current client families residing in Parker, Franktown, and Elizabeth, Colorado.    More Information.

Food Bank

Food is provided through local food drives by churches, schools, businesses, social organizations, grocery stores, and by donations from individuals within the community. Other assistance may be provided depending upon need.

Scheduled Food Drives
The monthly food drive is conducted usually on the third Saturday of the month.  Other dates to be announced, please click on Calendar for more information.

9 Cares / Colorado Shares
Go to our 9 Cares / Colorado Shares page for more information on the food drives.  Individuals and groups are able to make donations at the Parker Task Force location  for this year’s food drives.

Senior Program
The senior program, in which qualified seniors 60 or older can visit the food bank a couple times a month for as long as they need.

Emergency Assistance

imited financial assistance will be considered for families in PTF’s service area with a rent eviction status and/or utility shut-off bills. Homeless clients can be assisted with services as appropriate for their circumstances. Homeless clients may need to visit the Parker Police Department in some situations.

More volunteer information here.

SECOR CARES

Mission: Loving kids, families, those in need with food and financial assistance while restoring dignity and hope for a better future!

Vision: to build a team implementing our services to 5,000 of the more than 45,000 families in our 42 zip codes while collaborating with other like-minded organizations as well as planting the SECOR model in additional locations.

As a faith-based organization, we are about restoring justice to a fearful, hidden, hopeless, and significantly unreached group through redemptive love and grace in the face of suburban poverty’s devastation.

While facing brokenness, hurt, confusion, and shame, we see the faces of our guests as they seek help in the midst of job loss, underemployment, recent divorce, inadequate retirement for the elderly, outrageous medical bills, brutal rents, almost non-existent public transportation, broken down auto’s, and multiple other “LIFE HAPPENS” events that few are capable of planning for.

SECOR FOOD MARKET

The Market is a grocery store with no cash registers.  As you arrive, you will sign in.  Once you are checked in by a staff member (paperwork or interview may need to be completed) and it is your turn to shop, a volunteer accompanies you through the Market where you choose the food that will best meet your needs.

There is a produce section where you can choose fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a huge selection of meats, eggs, milk, and more.

Shop with choice and pay nothing.  Please give them a call or come by the office during market shopping hours to experience it for yourself.

Please call 720-842- 5621 before your first visit to check that your address is within our areas of service.

Suicide Prevention / Mental Health Resources

Love em or Leave em Valentines Day 5K or 10K Run/Walk

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Parker Parks and Recreation will help you embrace the holiday or run from Cupid, either way, Valentine’s Day 5K is a great community event.

Will you embrace the holiday full of heart or run from Cupid? Either way, the Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K is the signature run/walk of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series and is a fun and festive workout!

Valentines Day 5K 2022

Date: Feb. 12, 2022
Time:  10K: 10 a.m.   5K: 10:05 a.m.
Location: Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker
10K Cost: $50
5K Cost: $40

Registration closes Feb. 11 at 5 p.m.; event-day registration is available for an additional $10 per person. Register by Jan. 23 to guarantee your event shirt and size; if extra shirts remain, sizes will be available by registration.

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this event is professionally timed. Registered participants will receive a race shirt, custom bib, and a delicious post-race pancake breakfast. The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top two male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 10K and 5K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. The FREE Kids’ Dash follows the race for children 8 and under; no registration is necessary  

Race Courses

The Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K is held at Bar CCC Park.

Race Packet Pickup

Packet pickup is available at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr., on Feb. 11 from 3 to 7 p.m., or at the event, beginning at 9 a.m. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here (www.VolunteerParker.org) for this event volunteer opportunity. Email recevents@parkeronline.org with questions about volunteering.  

Additional Information

Register for the event here (RunningGuru.com). This event is held rain, snow or shine. Refunds will not be issued. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome but must remain on the right side of the trail at all times. Parking is limited, please carpool. For registration questions, please email Sarah Armsbury at sarmsbury@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3273. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3267.

Enjoy photos from events on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

Valentines Day 5K / 10K Event Location
Bar CCC Park
10951 Twenty Mile Road
Parker, CO 80134

The 2022 Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series includes the Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K, the Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek, the So Long to Summer 5K/10K, the Family Fun Trek, and the Turkey Day 5K Fun Run/Walk on Thanksgiving Day 2022

Christmas Eve Church Services in Parker Colorado 2021

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Ruth Chapel Parker CO Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Church Services

Parker Colorado Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Church Service Times 2022 TBA

Of course, this year will be different than any other so please click the link for full information. Masks indoors will be required at all in-person services. Many of the churches haven’t updated their websites to include their Christmas Eve services.

If you don’t have a regular church home, Christmas Eve services are a great time to visit and check it out. If you are looking for a smaller church check out the ones with only one or two service times.

  • Crossroads Community Church
    Christmas Eve December 24th, 1,3, & 5 pm – Seating will be available the Main Auditorium, the East Auditorium, Camp Faith, and the Multi-Purpose area. This will not be a candlelight service. They will have regular services on Sunday, December 26 at 9:00am and 11:00am. There will be no Children’s Ministry or Student Ministry programming on December 26.
  • Grace Lutheran Church
    Christmas Eve Service of Lesson and Carols – December 24, 4, 5:30, 7, 10:30,p.m. Communion Service 10:30 p.m.
  • Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church PEPC
    Christmas Eve  – 3:00 outdoor hillside service, 5:00, 7:00 p.m. Indoor social distanced services.
  • Parker United Methodist Church PUMC 
    • Blue Christmas Service – Christmas isn’t a joyful time for everyone. Some folks have lost loved ones around the holidays, or have difficult experiences and memories surrounding this time of year. Honoring these feelings is very important so we’ll be sharing a Blue Christmas service on December 19th at 5:30 p.m.
    • Christmas Eve Services – Please join us for Christmas Eve worship at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Families with children will really enjoy the 2 p.m. service. The 4 and 6 p.m. services will have a traditional feeling and performances from our fine arts teams, and our 8 p.m. service will be held outside in our parking lot. All services will have candlelight! 
    • Kids Live Nativity – Hey kids, we need you to be part of the Christmas Eve service at 2pm! We need narrators, sheep, shepherds, angels, wise people and of course Mary and Joseph. All ages welcome! We will be singing “Go Tell It On The Mountain” please watch the YouTube video for words and hand motions. Please contact Noelle Allison if your kids are interested in participating, noelle@parkerumc.org
    • Christmas Eve Workshop
      Families, join us on Christmas Eve for worship! We are having a special family service at 2pm and family friendly services at 4 & 6pm plus a special condensed outdoor service at 8pm.  At 3pm check out the Christmas workshop in the Fellowship Hall. It’s full of crafts and is a place for kids to be kids. 

You can click on the links for each church for more information and map and directions.

If I have left any churches off the list or made an error, please post in the comments. Merry Christmas Everyone

Christmas Tree Recycling in Parker Colorado & Douglas County

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Parker & Douglas County Christmas Tree Recycling Info

The Town will host its annual Christmas Tree recycling program from Dec. 25 through Jan. 29  2021 for Parker residents.

Parker Christmas Tree Recycling

Drop-off dates: Dec. 25 through Jan. 29
Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact Information: Town of Parker at 303-840-9546
Mulch: Available on a self-serve basis on-site while supplies last for the first week in January

Salisbury Park (East paved parking lot), 12010 S. Motsenbocker Rd.

The drop-off is available solely for Parker residents to recycle their Christmas trees. Additional yard waste and tree branches are not permitted. No commercial tree lot disposal is allowed as our elves have a hard time removing all of the tags.

Both green and flocked real trees are accepted. Before dropping off any Christmas trees, please remove all plastic tarps, tree stands and nails, ornaments, lights, garland, and tinsel. No artificial trees, garland or wreathes with wire backing will be accepted.

Please drop off during park hours only, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and do not illegally dump any other items at the drop-off location.

Tree Recycling Information

The trees collected by the program will be chipped into mulch, which is available at the same site at no charge to residents. Remaining mulch will be utilized throughout the Town and not discarded in a landfill.

Residents should not place Christmas trees in garbage containers. Keeping trees out of landfills helps extend the life of landfills and produces a useful resource. The annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program is just one of many ways that Parker residents can reduce, reuse and recycle.

Please remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, garland, plastic wrap, tree stands, wire, rope, nails, etc. before bringing trees to be recycled. Live trees with artificial snow sprayed on the branches cannot be mulched. Please check with your local jurisdiction or newspaper during the holiday season as Christmas trees are typically accepted at the following locations, but are subject to change.

Douglas County

Drop-off dates: Dec. 26 through Jan. 31
Hours: Anytime
Contact Information: Douglas County Parks at 720-733-6990
Mulch: Available on-site while supplies last

Bayou Gulch, 4815 Fox Sparrow Road, Parker
Challenger Regional Park, 17299 E. Lincoln Ave., Parker
Fairgrounds Regional Park, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock
Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St.

Castle Rock Christmas Tree Recycling

Drop-off dates: Dec. 26 through Jan. 31
Hours: Anytime
Founders Park, 4671 Enderud Blvd
Metzler Ranch Community Park , 4175 Trail Boss Drive
Paintbrush Park, 3492 Meadows Blvd.

Highlands Ranch

Drop-off dates: Dec. 25 through Jan. 17
Hours: Anytime
Contact Information: Highlands Ranch Metro District at 303-791-0430; Douglas County Parks for Highland Heritage Park (see below)
Mulch: Available on a self-serve basis on-site while supplies last

Dad Clark Park, 3385 Asterbrook Cir.
Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Cir.
Toepfer Park, 9480 Venneford Ranch Rd.

Parker Carriage Parade CANCELLED

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THE 2021 PARADE HAS BEEN CANCELLED INDEFINATELY

Please check here for the latest 2021 Holiday Events.

ONCE A Parker Christmas Holiday Tradition

The town is doing other activities for Christmas and those events will be on the article linked above.

“ Magic on Mainstreet” is happening once again at the town’s family favorite small town USA holiday Christmas Carriage Parade

Saturday – December 14, 2019 at Noon Mainstreet in Downtown Parker
The Parker Country Christmas Carriage Parade in front of Ruth Chapel

Come and experience that holiday feeling in the air and enjoy this all-equestrian parade made up of dozens of horse-drawn carriages, wagons, minis and marching bands, surreys, and stagecoaches from across Colorado, all dressed up for the holidays. With a different theme each year, the parade continues to stay small and give you that locals feeling that is becoming harder to find. Join the fun on this special afternoon when the streets are lined with families and eager children hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa.

Activities

The Town hosted photo opportunity with Santa will now be part of the North Pole Pass Experience, which requires pre-purchase. (parents bring your own camera – there will not be a professional photographer on site!)

Event-goers also enjoy a holiday farmer’s market, a petting zoo and pony rides, ice sculpting and visiting time and pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus!

Limited Handicap-Accessible parking will be available at the Schoolhouse at Mainstreet, 19650 E. Mainstreet.

Parker Christmas Carriage Parade – Photos are copyrighted, do not use without permission and a link back.

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Holiday Craft Boutiques in Douglas County / South Denver Colorado

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Holiday Craft Shows in Douglas County Colorado

Feel free to send me information about your show. Our community is blessed with many gifted artists, artisans, and crafters who come together to sell their creations during the holiday season.

Parker Holiday Shows

Legend High School Annual Holiday Boutique

Mountain Pine Yuletide Bazaar – Fieldhouse

Mark your calendars!  The 15th annual Mountain Pine Woman’s Club Yuletide Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 13, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Parker Fieldhouse. 

As a past shopper or vendor, you know what a great event this is.  2021 promises to be even better.  In addition to many of your favorite vendors, we have many new artists, crafters, and food vendors joining us this year.  We know you’ll find something to love at this year’s Bazaar!

Remember, admission and parking are free!  We look forward to seeing you on November 13.

Yes it’s the same day as the Legend High School sale so make a day of it!

Grandmother’s House Boutique Holiday Craft Show

Holiday Boutique 2021
Tagawa Gardens
7711 S Parker Road, Centennial, CO 80016
Admission $5.00
(Good for all 5 days – Children 12 and under free)
Thursday, November 4 & Friday, November 5 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 6, 9:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.


Once Upon A December Holiday Boutique – Chaparral HS

Saturday, December 4th, 2021
9 AM to 3:30 PM
Chaparral High School,
15665 Brookstone Dr.
Parker, CO 80134

I have asked for more details
e-mail chapcraftshow@gmail.com

Castle Rock Holiday Shows

Holly Jolly Christmas Boutique

KICK OFF YOUR 2021 HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE GRANGE

It’s the holiday season! Well, not just yet, but as soon as the pumpkins are gone, the holiday decorations and sales will be in full force. If you’re like me and can’t stand crowds, (I become a hermit on Black Friday) and you think that online shopping is convenient but impersonal, it makes it hard to get into the “holiday spirit”.

The Holly Jolly Boutique at The Grange is the perfect way to get in the spirit and get your holiday shopping done without even leaving The Meadows. You’ll spend your time shopping with neighbors and friends all eager to get the season underway

TWO DAYS OF HOLIDAY SHOPPING

Shop Friday, November 12th, from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday, Nov. 13th from 10 AM to 4 PM. With two days of holiday shopping, it is entirely possible you’ll get all of your shopping done right here in the neighborhood!

UNIQUE GIFTS FOR ALL

Explore booths from artists, crafters and home-based businesses to find a unique gift for everyone on your list. Jewelry, home decorations, vintage items, holiday ideas and a lot more.

Shoppers could win all kinds of fantastic, donated items from the raffle taking place at the Holly Jolly Christmas Boutique. Raffle tickets will be on sale for $1.00 each or 6/$5.00.

In The Meadows, the holidays are a special time with many events for the family. This year, The Grange is kicking off the holiday season with the Holly Jolly Boutique.

29th Annual Castle Rock Craft Show Extravaganza

November 6th 9-4 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds

500 Fairgrounds Drive Castle Rock, CO 80104

Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and Mini-Market

December 11, 2021, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The annual craft show is back with a new, bigger location in Douglas County. The show will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Come and find holiday decorations, gifts and more.
Interested vendors can contact Event Producer Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Applewood Arts Show

Arapahoe County Fairgrounds

Friday, November 12, 2021

VIP entry 9:30am-10:30am

General Public 10:30am-5pm

Saturday, November 13, 2021 9:30am-4pm

Arapahoe VIP Entry Tickets

Avoid the lines, buy your pre-sale tickets today!

Arapahoe Pre-Sale Tickets

Turkey Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Parker CO 2021

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Get a healthy start to the holidays with Parker Recreation’s Turkey Day 5K and Kick off a happy Thanksgiving with friends, family, and a great workout!

Come and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday while getting a workout! The course for runners is a loop through the community, while the walkers’ course is an out-and-back on Cherry Creek Regional Trail.

turkey trot 5 k parker co Thanksgiving Day 5K family friendly race.

A scaled-down version of the Town of Parker’s 5K race series, this non-sanctioned event is unofficially timed, however, all participants will receive a giveaway and chance to win prizes. 

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this fun community event is not timed. The first 2,000 registered participants will receive a commemorative knit beanie. All registered participants have the chance to win prizes. Strollers are welcome but for safety reasons, please leave dogs, bikes, and scooters at home.

Turkey Trot November 25, 2021

Date: Nov. 25, 2021
Start Time: 8-8:15 a.m.; based on mile time
Location: Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E. Lincoln Ave.
5K Cost: $30

Registration for this year’s event will be limited to 1,000 participants. Registration closes Nov. 24 at noon; if space allows, event-day registration is available for an additional $10 per person. 		Turkey Day 5K Mittens

Part of the Parks and Recreation Run Series, this fun community event is not timed. Registered participants will receive commemorative fleece mittens, race bib and hot cocoa, cider or coffee. 

Race Course

The course map will be posted soon. 

Race Packet Pickup

Packet pick up will be available at Parker RNK Running & Walking, 13019 S. Parker Rd., Nov. 19 through 24 during regular business hours or at the event beginning at 7 a.m.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities are available. Visit www.VolunteerConnectDC.org and choose Town of Parker as your organization.

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

Register here. This event is held rain, snow or shine. Refunds will not be issued. Strollers are welcome but for safety reasons, please leave dogs, bikes and scooters at home. Parking is limited, please carpool. Any proceeds from the event will benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities. For event registration questions, please email Sarah Armsbury at sarmsbury@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3273. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3267.

Get Social

Share your photos from the event on Facebook and Instagram using #ParkerRec and #ParkerTurkeyDay5K! Don’t forget to tag us @ParkerRec. Enjoy photos from past events on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

View the video to see how much fun this event is.
17301 E. Lincoln Ave.
Parker, CO 80134
Ph: 303.841.4500

Don’t forget Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the holiday season in downtown Parker.

Parker Tree Lighting

Parker Holiday Events

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Trick or Treat on Mainstreet CANCELED!

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CANCELED!!!!!

Trick or Treat on Mainstreet is NOT happening in 2021.

Due to the event changing hands, there were some issues with permitting, etc so the long-time event is not happening this year. Instead, there is an event for Zombie lovers. I’m trying to get more information from the organizers but I wanted to let everyone know to not bring their littles to Mainstreet this year.

What are the details for the 2021 Trick or Treat Street & Zombie Crawl?

  • Date: October 30, 2021
  • Time: 3p – 8p
  • Location: Downtown Parker (West-End and East-End)
  • Trick or Treat Street 3p-6p
  • Zombie Crawl 6p-8p
  • Beer Gardens
  • Live Music
  • Scavenger Hunts
  • Costume Contest
  • All Day Family-Friendly, Fun
  • After Parties at Local Businesses

This event is organized by the Downtown Business Alliance of Parker

TRICK OR TREAT ON MAINSTREET CANCELED 2021

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Trick or Treat on Mainstreet is FREE to the public.

This Halloween tradition that has been run by the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club for years is now in all-new hands. The Downtown Business Alliance of Parker is bringing some new ideas to this event that the entire community looks forward to each year.

Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress up as your favorite characters whether it be astronauts and princesses,  pumpkins or football players all are welcome to join in the festive fun. Well-behaved dogs in costume are welcome.

Mainstreet is frightfully fun with ghouls and goblins throughout the land… so set off on your quest for sweets.  Many of the shop owners all along East Mainstreet and in the Baskin Robbins shopping center will have candy and treats for the little ghosts in your family as well as booths for other local businesses.

Parking

The PACE Center has authorized its lot to be used which is located at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave, Parker, CO 80138, There is street parking around the PACE Center and down Pikes Peak Court and Pikes Peak Drive. 

H2O’Brien Parking Lot will be open for use. 

How to participate and hand out candy to the kids.

Be sure and bring your camera to snap keepsake fall shots of all the fun your family is having and a Trick or Treat bag to hold all your tasty treasures.

Our favorite moment from past Trick or Treat on Mainstreets: Thriller Flash Mob, watch for rumors of the time to be revealed on social media.

Adult Pickleball at the Parker Fieldhouse

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Adult Pickleball

Looking for something new? Try pickleball! Pickleball is a racquet sport which combines badminton, tennis and table tennis. The sport is played on a smaller court with a net that’s just a bit lower than a tennis net and is played with a hard paddle and a whiffle ball. 

Pickleball is accessible to a wider range of players than tennis, particularly children, and seniors because it is played on a smaller court and the speed of pickleball is slower than that of tennis. If you haven’t played before, they will teach you. If you have played, there is good competition to be had. It can be played both indoors and outdoors.

The Parker Fieldhouse offers drop-in pickleball for ages 18 and older. Paddles and balls are available. The program does not take place during school breaks. Call 303.805.6300 for more information.

For more information or to register, visit www.ParkerRec.com or contact Bob Bullock at bbullock@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6311.

Advanced and Intermediate Play
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

General Time of Year: September through April. Skip dates include Douglas County School Closures
Location: Parker Fieldhouse
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+)

Open Play – SUMMER ONLY
Days: Monday Evenings
Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+)

Outdoor Drop-In Pickleball Schedule

Players must bring their own paddles and balls. 

Days: Monday – Sunday
Time: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Parker Recreation Center
Cost: Free

 Location: Parker Recreation Center Facility: PRC – Aux Gym (Full)

Price: $5.00 (Resident)
$6.00 (Non-resident)
Ages: At least 10 but less than 100
Gender: Coed
Spaces: Unlimited openings

Holiday Drop-in Pickle Ball for your family

Spend time with your family this holiday season playing Pickleball with Parker Recreation! We offer drop-in play for families and friends over winter vacation.

Players of all levels are welcome. Participation is limited to ages 10 and up, as younger kids struggle with racquet strength and control and gameplay. Instruction will be available as needed for beginners. We will have three courts available at the Parker Recreation Center.
Notes:

Swing by the Recreation Center at a time that works for you between 9 and 11 a.m.

Dates TBA

Drop-in rates apply. No registration is taken for this activity. Space is limited as drop-in play is taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

All equipment will be supplied.

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Pickleball Schedule

Advanced and Intermediate Play
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: Sept. 3 – Dec. 19
Time: 8 a.m. to 12;30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+)

Fall Outdoor Drop-In Pickleball Schedule) 

Days: Monday – Sunday
Dates: Sept. 2 – Nov. 30
Time: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Parker Recreation Center
Cost: Free

Pickleball Lessons (TBA)

Jump on the pickleball bandwagon and start em young! Participants will learn proper hitting techniques, pickleball rules, philosophy, scoring, and instructional play. Once complete, participants will be able to test their skills against grandma and grandpa!

It is one of the fastest-growing recreation sports for both drop-in and tournament play. It is catching on across the nation and played by all ages making this the perfect family sport.

Pickleball combines skills from tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is played with a whiffle ball and a paddle on a badminton-size court

Notes: All equipment will be supplied. Participation is limited to ages 10 and up, as younger kids struggle with racquet strength and control and gameplay.

Beginner Bootcamp – Adult

Description: Pickleball Boot Camp sessions are designed to teach the basics of pickleball to beginners, focusing on game philosophy, general rules, and proper form and technique.
Once boot camp is completed, players practice what they’ve learned during instructional play! These sessions will focus on game situations with instructors monitoring and assisting participants to increase their skills. Instructional play is included in the boot camp registration.
Please contact Bob at bbullock@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6311 for questions.
Level of Instruction: Beginners Adults
Skills/Fundamentals Learned: Participants will learn:

  • Proper hitting techniques
  • Pickleball rules
  • Game philosophy
  • Scoring
  • Instructional play

Contractor/Instructor: Archie Aquino has played tennis for several years rising to a 5.0 level tennis player. Using her tennis skills, she transitioned to pickleball and is recognized as an advanced player in the Parker Pickleball program, where she now serves as one of two pickleball instructors for the Parker Parks and Recreation Department. She is also a certified pickleball instructor through the USAPA. Along with English, Archie speaks German and Tagalog/Filipino.
David Lissy has been playing pickleball for about six years and teaching for three. David has an MA degree in Curriculum and Instruction and has written a pickleball curriculum used in his boot camps and clinics. He grew up in the suburbs west of Chicago playing a multitude of sports including baseball, football, basketball, tennis, golf, table tennis, hockey, swimming, biking, and running. David’s claim to fame during this time was winning his grade school’s table tennis championship! David’s main focus for teaching is to pass the enjoyment of the game along to new players.
Notes:

All equipment will be supplied.

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing recreation sports for both drop-in and tournament play. It is catching on across the nation and played by all ages making this the perfect family sport. Pickleball combines skills from tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is played with a whiffle ball and a paddle on a badminton-size court.

Learn more about pickleball

Part I: The basics

Part II: A game for everyone

Part III: Brief history

Part IV: The layout of the court

Part V: Equipment

Part VI: Appropriate apparel

Part VII: Places to play pickleball in your area

International Federation of Pickleball
Find rating descriptions for the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP).

Days and times vary during school breaks. Please call 303.805.6300 for current availability.

Interested in staying up to date on dates, times, competitions and other information? Join the Parker Pickleball Group on Facebook and never miss an update again!

Additional Information
Contact Bob Bullock for more information.

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303-739-6888
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303-797-8787.
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12-3 Thursday

Goodson Rec. Ctr.
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6315 S. University B
303-798-2476
Monday 3-5 all
Tuesday 1-4:30 all
Thursday 1:45-4:30all
Friday 3:30-6:30all
6:30-10 Adv
Sunday 1-3 Beg. & 3-6 Adv.

Highlands Ranch S. Ridge Rec. Ctr.
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Malley Senior Ctr.
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3380 S. Lincoln St.
303-762-2660
Monday 11:30-1 Beg & 1-4:00
Friday 11-1 Beg & 1-4:00
Saturday – 9am-1pm

Ridge Rec. Ctr.
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303-409-2337
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Sun. 9-11 Beg. – 11-1 Adv.

Trails Rec Center
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16799 E, Lake Ave
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