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Parker Fun Run Information 2023

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Parker is an active place to live with several 5K & Fun Run opportunities throughout the year.

2023 Run Series Bundle Available

Women running 5K race

Commit to your goals and register for the 2023 Run Series Bundle, which includes all four run/walk events with a 10 percent discount! 

Each bundle registrant receives a high-quality, handheld hydration bottle, in addition to the shirt/commemorative item for each event! The Run Series includes Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K on Feb. 11, Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek on June 17, So Long to Summer 5K/10K on Sept. 23 and the Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk on Nov. 23. The 2023 bundle is available through Feb. 10, register at www.ParkerRec.com/RunSeries. 

The first event of the 2023 Run Series is the Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K on Sat., Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. starting at Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker Road. This professionally timed event features a FREE Kids’ Dash, as well as a long-sleeve T-shirt and post-race pancakes for all registrants.

parker july 4th 5k

Kick-Start your 4th of July with a 5k for the Whole Family!

Join us for the annually held Parker July 4th 5K, a fun race for everyone —from beginners to veteran runners and every level in between! This family-friendly 5k is held in historic downtown Parker and benefits the Council of Arts, Science & Culture, and the Legend High School Cross Country Team.

Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek

with RNK Running & Walking

Giddy up! Grab your cowboy hat and stick horse because this event is going to make ya’ll shout YEEHAW as we celebrate the beginning of summer and Parker’s rich rural history!

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Date: June 17, 2023
Time: 5K: 8 a.m.  Family Fun Trek: 8:05 a.m.
Location: Tallman Meadow Park, 12335 Canterberry Parkway
Standard 5K Cost: $40 
Standard Fun Trek Cost: $36 for a family of up to 4, $9 per additional person

Registration costs increase on June 3 and June 17. Register by May 29 to guarantee your commemorative item; if extras remain, they will be available by registration.  

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this unique themed run/walk is professionally timed (5K) and western costumes are encouraged! The Family Fun Trek is about 1 mile of laid-back, outdoorsy fun, which includes a “duck hunt” for the kids. *Registered 5K participants receive a commemorative item. Family Fun Trek registrants may purchase the commemorative item separately. All event registrations, 5K and Fun Trek, include pancakes from Flippin’ Flapjacks and a souvenir bib number. 

The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top two male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 5K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. 

Race Course

The Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek is held at Tallman Meadow Park. View a detailed map (PDF) to find routes, parking, water stations and more.

Race Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be available at Parker RNK Running & Walking, 13019 S. Parker Rd, June 17 and 18 during regular business hours.

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here for volunteer info

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

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.  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 questions, please email Todd Panik at tpanik@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3278. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or mailto:jvollertsen@parkeronline.org call 303.805.3267.

Parker Run Series

Parker Recreation hosts four family-friendly races each year as part of the annual Run Series, which is expected to promote community and active living to more than 2,500 participants over the course of the year!

Any proceeds from the events 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.

  1. Charlie Rhode
    Event Coordinator
    cwrhode@parkeronline.org
    Ph: 303.805.6304
  2. Jaime Vollertsen
    Event Sponsorship
    jvollertsen@parkeronline.org
    Ph: 303.805.3267

So Long to Summer 5K/10K – each August

With RNK Running & Walking

Enjoy the end of a Colorado summer with a workout with family and friends, and then reward yourself with delicious pancakes! Click here to register


Date: Sept. 23, 2023
Time: 10K: 8 a.m.  5K: 8:05 a.m.
Location: Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker
Standard 5K Cost: $40
Standard 10K Cost: $50 

Registration costs increase on Sept. 9 and Sept. 23. Register by Aug. 28 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. Register by Aug. 28 to guarantee an event shirt and size. If extra shirts remain, sizes will be available by registration. The FREE Kids’ Dash follows the race for children 8 and under; no registration necessary. 

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+. 

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

For more Run Series event information, contact Charlie Rhode at 303.805.6304 or at cwrhode@parkeronline.org. For sponsorship information, contact Jaime Vollertsen at 303.805.3267 or at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org. View individual events for more details and registration.

Town of Parker Holiday Lighting Event O’Brien Parker

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Ruth Chapel Mainstreet Parker Colorado

A Town of Parker Signature Event

Celebrate the Season when Parker Lights the LIGHTS!

Bundle up and bring your family and friends to kick-off the holiday season at Parker’s Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in O’Brien Park.

2021 Mayor’s Holiday Lighting
presented by Xfinity 

O’Brien Park comes alive for the holidays! Join the Town of Parker for an enchanted evening in O’Brien Park. Gather around the Town Tree and join the Mayor and the Parker Chorale in a Sing-Along to Silent Night to kick off the event. Following Silent Night, the Mayor and Town Council will count down to the Town Tree and Grand Park Lighting. You will love the look and feel as our Town Tree lights up and the park sparkles in white elegance!

Once the park is lit up, it’s time for the fun to begin! Stroll around O’Brien Park and take in the sights of the fun holiday ice sculpture displays following a path to each of the displays.

Along the way, you are bound to run into some holiday characters all of whom will have some sort of story to tell or an activity to show you. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be in town for this festive evening, as will Elsa and Olaf, and you may even spot the “Elf in a Tree!” While you stroll through the park, you can enjoy tasty food from holiday food vendors.

The O’Brien Park Gazebo will come to life with the sounds of the holidays as the Parker Chorale and our local high school choirs sing some of our favorite holiday carols. The Colorado School of Dance performers will showcase one of their dances on stage as well.

This evening is sure to be filled with wonderful holiday memories.

Event Timeline

5:30 p.m. Welcome by Mayor Jeff Toborg and Town Council with a sing-along to Silent Night led by the Parker Chorale, followed by the Grand Park and Town Tree Lighting and an evening of holiday fun!  

Gazebo Entertainment Lineup

  • 5:30 p.m. Parker Chorale opens the evening with Silent Night
  • 5:50 to 6 p.m. Ponderosa Choir 
  • 6:00 to 6:15 p.m. Colorado School of Dance – Nutcracker 
  • 6:20 to 6:30 p.m. Chaparral High School Choir
  • 6:35 to 6:45 p.m. Lutheran High School Choir
  • 6:50 to 7 p.m. Legend High School Choir 
  • 7 p.m. Closing remarks and drawing for 50 inch Big Screen TV 

Activities 

  • Ice holiday ice sculpture displays stationed throughout the park
  • Meet and greet with Elsa and Olaf
  • Holiday walk-around entertainment featuring magical elves, a winter wizard, a dancing holiday tree and a toy soldier, all of whom have a story to tell or an activity to show you. 
  • Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be in Town for the evening!
  • New this year….the community has the chance to decide what our amazing ice sculpture vendor will create during his live ice carving demonstration!  Keep an eye on the Town’s Facebook page (@TownofParkerCO) to vote for your favorite and then come to the event to see if your favorite won! 

Tasty Treats

  • Archies Dog House 
  • Bloom & Grow Kitchen
  • Cyndy’s Food-Lish-Us
  • Comforts of Home – soups, sandwiches, coffee and hot chocolate
  • Kettle Corn

Parking

West Victorian Drive and the O’Brien Park parking lot will be unavailable for event parking and Victorian Drive from Longs Way to Mainstreet will be closed from 3:30 p.m. through 8 p.m. Event attendees can seek other public parking opportunities throughout the Downtown area. 

Public parking is just a short walking distance from the park. Parking at Parker Town Hall, PACE Center, Discovery Park or the Schoolhouse parking lot is a great way to stroll through Downtown on your way to and from the event.  Or, you can park west of Parker road and walk through Kieffer’s Crossing, an underground tunnel that helps pedestrians avoid crossing South Parker Road. The tunnel is between Taco Bell/Long John Silver’s and Colorado State Bank and Trust. 

Contact Us For more information, please email Special Events & Sponsorship Coordinator Brooke Spain or call 303.805.3253.

Parker’s Holiday Events

Suicide Prevention Resources Douglas County

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Youth suicide prevention resources

national suicide prevention hotline parker co

Youth suicide rates in Colorado are alarmingly high compared to the rest of the nation. The encouraging news is that there are many very effective suicide prevention programs being implemented that bring hope, optimism and recovery to people struggling with thoughts of suicide and their families.

Need help now? 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, any time 24/7.

Who should call?

If you feel you are in a crisis, whether or not you are thinking about killing yourself, please call Lifeline. People have called us for help with substance abuse, economic worries, relationship, and family problems, sexual orientation, illness, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and even loneliness.
If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, get help now

  • The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Need help now? The Trevor Project hotline is available 24/7: 1-866-488-7386.
  • Safe2Tell provides young people a way to report any threatening behaviors or activities endangering themselves or someone they know, in a way that keeps them safe and anonymous. By calling 1-877-542-7233 or submitting a tip through Safe2Tell’s website, young people can help anyone who’s in trouble or prevent a tragedy.
  • The American Association of Suicidology promotes research, public awareness programs, public education and training for professionals and volunteers.  In addition, AAS serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide.
  • The National Association of School Psychologists empowers school psychologists by advancing effective practices to improve students’ learning, behavior, and mental health.

Push to get suicide prevention resources in your local schools

  • Sources of Strength is a best-practice school suicide prevention program that emphasizes resilience and positive youth development.
  • The Colorado School Safety Resource Center provides free consultation, resources, training and technical assistance to foster safe and secure learning environments, positive school climates, and early intervention to prevent crisis situations.
  • Second Wind Fund decreases the incidence of teen suicide nationally by removing financial and social barriers to treatment for at-risk youth and working to create a network of local affiliates to provide such services in their own communities.
  • Teen Link

For more information on suicide among Coloradans under 18, read the Child Fatality Prevention System annual legislative report for data on youth suicide and prevention recommendations.

How you can help prevent suicide

What can you do?

More information on suicide in Colorado

  • In 2012, suicide was the seventh-leading cause of death for all Coloradans. Coloradans ages 45-64 demonstrated the highest number of suicide deaths (418) compared with all other age groups.
  • Among youth and young adults ages 10-34, suicide is the leading cause of death. Suicide is a problem that impacts Coloradans regardless of age, race, ethnicity, income level, gender or sexual orientation.
  • In 2012, there were 1,053 suicides among Colorado residents.
  • This is the highest number and rate of suicide deaths ever recorded in Colorado and represents a 16 percent increase over the number of deaths in 2011. To compare, the number of suicide deaths in 2012 exceeded the number of deaths from homicide (205), motor vehicle crashes (457), influenza and pneumonia (524), breast cancer (585) and diabetes (798). In 2010, the most recent year of data available nationally, Colorado had the eighth-highest suicide rate in the United States and is consistently among the 10 states with the highest suicide rates.

Douglas County Mental Health Resources

MENTAL HEALTH

Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network
303-730-3303
8565 S. Poplar Way,
Littleton, Colorado 80130   SUICIDE PREVENTION
Sources of Strength
http://www.sourcesofstrength.org
sourcesofstrength@gmail.com
701-471-7186

South Metro HEARTBEAT
303-770-1859
Littleton Adventist Hospital
7700 S. Broadway, Littleton, CO

Southwest Metro HEARTBEAT
303.408.4782
Abiding Hope Lutheran Church
6337 S. Robb Way, Littleton, CO

Suicide Prevention and Intervention Network – SPIN
303-770-1859
8174 S Holly St #206, Centennial, CO 80122

Colorado Veterans Administration
719-553-1093
303-399-8020 x3093

Suicide and Mental Health Statewide Resources

Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention
http://www.coosp.org/
303-692-2539
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246-1530Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado
www.suicidepreventioncolorado.org
720-934-2387Colorado Division of Behavioral Health303-866-7400
3824 W. Princeton Circle, Denver, CO 80236

Mental Health America of Colorado
303-720-208-2220; Toll-free 800-456-3249
1385 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 610, Denver, CO 80222

University of Colorado Depression Center
303-724-3300
Building 500, MS F546, 13001 E. 17th Place, Aurora, CO 80045iCare packages contain books to assist the bereaved and lists of support groups and other organizations that exist to help people through this very difficult crisis. iCare packages are a program of the Carson J Spencer Foundation.

Carson J Spencer Foundation
www.carsonjspencer.org
303-837-8466
450 Lincoln St., Suite 100, Denver, CO 80203Sources of Strength
www.sourcesofstrength.org
sourcesofstrength@gmail.com
701-471-7186American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Colorado Chapter
www.afsp.org/colorado

Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
http://biacolorado.org
303-355-9969

Stressful life events, financial and otherwise, have a significant impact on those vulnerable to suicide where typical coping strategies are weakened by the effects of mental illness, substance use, short-term mental health reactions and a host of other risk factors associated with suicide. Learn more about all the risk factors and warning signs of suicide to watch for in your loved ones and how to take action to help.

Legend Choral Concert Schedule

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Legend High School is located in Parker, Colorado, and is Parker’s newest high school (est. 2008).

LEGEND HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS

Legend High School’s Performing Arts Department is one of the most dynamic and vibrant in the state.  As they enter their fourth year over 400 students participate in the “Voices of Legend Choirs”.  Many of the students are involved in multiple performing groups within the Performing Arts Department. All of these award-winning groups are directed by Kurt Stroman recipient of the 9News Best Teacher Award in Denver Colorado.

VOICES OF LEGEND INCLUDE:

  • Legend Men’s Chorus
  • Legend Women’s Chorus
  • Bellissima Women’s Chorus
  • Cantores Mixed Choir and
  • A 400 Voice Concert Choir.

Legend Choral students focus on music education through the performance of quality choral literature.  Singers participate in school concerts, local community events, state festivals, as well as travel abroad for performances.

For more information please visit their Facebook page.

The Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, and Bellissima Women’s Chorus, and Cantores Mixed Choir perform individually as well as in a combined 300 voice Concert Choir.

Choral students focus on music education through the performance of quality choral literature.  Singers participate in school concerts, local community events, state festivals, as well as travel abroad for performances

Railbender Skateboard and Tennis Park

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Skateboarding: SkateStart Level 1

This camp is for beginner skateboarders or those who have never tried the sport and want to test it out. With the unique patented SkateStart skateboard (provided for use during the camp) kids between the ages of 5 and 12 learn how to push and roll the skateboard through proper technique and foot placement. Camp will be held on September 29 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. at Railbender Skate & Tennis Park. Cost is $55 per Parker resident and $60 for non-residents.

Please bring a helmet, athletic shoes (no open toed), water and a snack. Pads are encouraged. Be ready to take home some free stuff, too! A make-up date will be provided if inclement weather becomes an issue.

For more information or to register, visit www.ParkerRec.com/YouthSports or contact Ryan Morken at rmorken@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6328.

Tennis Lessons

Parker Parks and Recreation offers tennis for all ages and all levels. Kids ages 10 and under can join the fun with Quickstart Classes and Camps and the 10 and Under Tennis Tournament.

Kids ages 11 to 18 will learn tennis basics and work on advanced skills with Beginner and Intermediate Development Classes and Camps and High School Prep Classes. All sessions will work on everything from the fundamentals to developing forehand, backhand, serve, volley and overhead skills, as well as learning doubles and singles strategies in game-play situations.

Adults will enjoy the Beginner and Intermediate Adult Camps and Classes. For more of a challenge, join one of our specialty tennis classes. Relax and meet new players and tennis friends at the monthly Saturday Socials.

For more information, visit www.ParkerRec.com/Tennis or contact Barry Riddle, Tennis Director, at parkertennis@gmail.com or 720.979.6880.

SkateCamp

SkateStart/7Twenty Boardshop SkateCamp for ages 5 to 14 welcomes more advanced skaters to master drop-ins, carve the bowls, perfect the ollie, skate to Parker’s 7Twenty Boardshop, win awesome prizes, go home with a SkateStart gift bag and more! StateStart’s instructors bring over 25 years of experience teaching skateboarding. They have taught Tony Hawk’s son Riley, instructed at the X Games and have a proven track record focusing on safety and success. Young skaters will get amazing instruction in a safe and fun atmosphere. Check the website for current dates.

Register online at www.ParkerRec.com/Sports. For more information, contact Bob Bullock at 303.805.6311 or email bbullock@parkeronline.org.

For schedules, more details or to register, visit www.ParkerRec.com/Sports or contact Errin Koon at ekoon@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6308.
Railbender Skatepark
All skateboarding camps and clinics are held at Railbender Park, 10543 Twenty Mile Rd. For more information, visit us online at www.ParkerRec.com/Sports or contact Errin Koon at 303.805.6308 or ekoon@parkeronline.org.

Railbender Skate and Tennis Park

Location
10543 Twenty Mile Road
View Map Directions
Railbender Skate and Tennis Park is located on the west side of Twenty Mile Road between East Plaza Drive and Longs Way. From Parker Road and Mainstreet, travel west on Mainstreet to Twenty Mile Road. Turn north on Twenty Mile Road. Continue 0.5 miles. Railbender Park will be on the west side of the road.
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Hours
6 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily

Railbender Skatepark Amenities include a 36,000 square foot lighted skate park, which features street/plaza and bowl/transition features, plus 2 beginner bowls.

Overview
In addition to both a 36,000 square foot lighted skate park and six lighted tennis courts, Railbender Skate and Tennis Park also feature a children’s playground, three shade structures, seasonal restrooms, a trailhead for the Cherry Creek Regional Trail and approximately 68 on-site parking spaces. Electricity is available in the pavilion areas.

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Railbender Skatepark Rules and Regulations (PDF)

Ponderosa musical theater grad finalist in a national singing competition

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Please help these talented young adults represent Colorado in NYC.

Emily, Nathan, Cody, Alena, and Holly from Mesa State College
Emily, Nathan, Cody, Alena, and Holly from Mesa State College

A local Parker native and a graduate of Ponderosa High School is part of a newly formed acapella group that entered a contest at the last minute to try to win a chance to perform as the opening act at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular on December 28, 2010, in New York City.

This is a group of five musical theater college kids who attend Mesa State College in Grand Junction, CO.

They won the first round of the competition and are one of the top four finalists in the competition. They are currently in second place and could really use your help. This would give Colorado some national exposure along with Parker.  If you are on Facebook you can join the Dove Hair and Skin Care page and vote for them in the competition.

They are the second group, the five kids in blue and they are singing an acapella version of “My Favorite Things” from Sound of Music. Their five-part harmony arrangement is original and was written by one of the members of the group.

The Mesa State Newspaper the Criterion wrote an article about them here.

A Brush with Broadway

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As one of the four finalists, they got to SKYPE with Idina Menzel yesterday, the screenshot is below.

 

You can see the five kids in the picture in the bottom corner. Ms. Menzel was very supportive and uplifting and getting to talk to her meant the world to them. She’s a class act.

 

The Music Man a community theater production in Parker Colorado

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Nathan Smith – Harold Hill

Parker United Methodist Church presents Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man”

The citizens of Parker, Colorado are in for a treat as they meet the citizens of River City, Iowa. The team of Kim Moore, director, and Kurt Stroman, music director are combining their time and considerable talent to produce this community production as a fundraiser for the Parker Task Force.

All tickets are $10 each. (also available at the door). All proceeds from the show will benefit the Parker Task Force.

Please bring a can of food for the Parker food bank and receive a free concession item during intermission.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased and picked up at the church office.

The Music Man is an American musical classic, following fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill and his visit to River City, Iowa where he meets and falls in love with the willful, spinster librarian, Marian Paroo. With his word-a-second style, “Professor” Harold Hill convinces the town to adopt his revolutionary music program, “The Think System”, or face the moral decline of the youngsters of River City. Chaos ensues as Hill’s credentials are questioned and he is forced to prove himself to the citizens of River City.

Many members of this cast have been working together for years so if you’ve attended community theater in Parker in the past you’ll see quite a few familiar faces among the people of River City and lots of new faces among their children.

Director Kim Moore is really excited by being able to have entire families enjoy this theater experience together.  Ms. Moore is known for her many years as the theater teacher at Ponderosa High School for the past 20 + years.  She retired from teaching recently but after a short time she realized her love of theater and children was calling her back and PUMC is happy to see her return to the longtime tradition of summer community theater.

Kurt Stroman is most likely the most popular high school teacher in town with his Legend High School Choir hitting 300 members for the 2010-2011 school year. He always brings his own style of music direction and fun to any production. He is also known for starting the Douglas County Children’s Chorale and is the Music Director at Parker United Methodist Church.

Steve Coleman is extremely happy to be taking the stage back in PUMC. He is currently a student at St. Olaf College and is studying to become a Technical Theatre educator, hopefully for his own alma mater, Ponderosa High School. Steve has played a variety of roles (Gaston, Mr. Wickham, & Aslan to name a few) but is glad to take on the challenge of learning what this show has to offer. He would like to thank God for all the people that make this town worth returning to, many of whom are in this cast. “A special thanks to ‘The Moore’ for dragging me down with her, and the Stanley’s for keeping me afloat. I love you guys!”

Nathan A. Smith is playing the role of Harold Hill. He is immensely grateful for the opportunity to again work with the incredibly dedicated and talented people involved with Parker UMC Musical Summer Theater. The Music Man is Nate’s third production here at Parker UMC and he’s looking forward to many more. This production will be especially memorable for Nathan because, for the first time, he and his son James will be performing together. “Working with your own kids, your friends and their children is exceptionally rewarding. What a great experience this is to share with friends and families.

Ryan Templeman is 7 years old and has had several roles in past PUMC productions this being his first lead.
He is adorable as Winthrop.

clay russell mayor shinn music man

Clay Russell is no stranger to the stage and you’ll remember him as Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof,  Max from the Sound of Music, Godspell, and Oliver. In this production, he plays Mayor Shinn.

Sonja Parson has been a player with the PUMC community theater in several productions and is back again as Mrs. Eulalie Shinn. Sonja enjoys dabbling in acting now and then. This has been a fun role for her. She currently teaches middle school theater arts and has been acting and directing for over thirty years now. She would like to thank her family for their continued support.

Holly Longmore pick a little lady music man parker coloradoHolly Longmore has been doing productions with Ms. Moore for 16 years, the first being as an orphan in Oliver at age 4 and the last being her portrayal of Madame’ Thenardier in Les Miserables at Ponderosa High School. She’s gone on to major in musical theater at Mesa State College with Main State leading roles such as Ulla in The Producers and Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show.

She is currently a singer/songwriter in NYC and is about to launch her first LP. You can follow the adventures of Hurricane Holly here.

Elizabeth StanleyElizabeth Stanley is excited to be back in her 5th Parker UMC Musical Theatre production, working alongside her husband, Teig Stanley and her son Casimir. She holds a B.A. in Music Performance from the College of Music at CU-Boulder. After college, she won the role of Susannah with the Denver Opera Company’s production of Susannah. She then took time off to marry and have children. This fall begins a new adventure of teaching Spanish and French through music, at Little Blessings Preschool at Parker UMC. She gives thanks to God, her awesome husband, her beautiful children and her parents for all their love and support.

Bob Kresl, the tall bass in the barbershop octet and Mr. Grogan (Amaryllis’ dad), is a semi-retired engineer. He sings in the PUMC choir and the XY Zingers to praise the Lord and for fun and fellowship. He loves the music and dialogue of The Music Man and signed up to be in the barbershop octet. He says, “It’s really exciting to work with these talented people. Now, they’re having me do some choreography stuff – I hope I don’t fall down!”

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Paula Sayler – Marian the Librarian

Paula Sayler started performing in high school with the Show Choir and continued with her studies at the University at Buffalo. There she was involved in several productions; The Magic Flute, Albert Herring and Dido and Aeneas, among others. Paula enjoys singing with the PUMC choir and is excited to be working with the talented cast and crew of The Music Man

Kristi Hoopes joins the cast as Gracie Shinn. Kristi has played the lead role, principal role and supporting role in several community theater productions. A few you might recognize her from are: A Midsummer Nights Dream, Pronto and the Lone Stranger, Spirit of a Christmas Carol, “Annie” the Broadway musical, The Wizard of Oz, The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe and Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat.

Darcy Dahley is a technical writer by trade and is making his stage debut playing the part of Jaycee Squires, a member of the River City School Board. Having grown up on a farm outside of Mason City, Iowa, the location that Meredith Wilson chose for the setting of The Music Man, this musical is a personal favorite of his. Darcy is excited to be performing with his son, Kolbin, who plays Jaycee Squire’s son, an enthusiastic member of the River City Boy’s Band.

THE FOLKS OF RIVER CITY

Mr. Simon Noodles Jamie Tischart

Mrs. Noodles Karen Suppes

Melody Noodles Kenzie Firkus

Anna Hadley Schmidt

Samantha Emma Tischart

Arabella Kaylah Tischart

Tommy Colter Schmidt

Mr. Oliver Hix, Owner of River City 1st National Bank Harry Smith

Maddie Madeline Schroeder

Hannah Hannah Smith

Karlee Karlee Bumgarner

Foster Foster Garrett

Matt Mathew Goodrich

Mr. Douglas Nelson Doug Tollin

Mrs. Ruth Nelson Ruth Tollin

Luci Luci Tollin

Samantha Sammy Alcock

Sophie Peyton Fleming

Elisabeth Becky Holcomb

Rebecca Rebecca Schulte

Constable Parker Locke Todd Bakken

Mrs. Locke Susan Allen

Rusty Taylor Bakken

George Caleb Bakken

Parker Todd Bakken

Lissy Kathleen Gibbens

  • Sally Raechel Karas
  • Mr. Ewart Dunlop Michael Pinkerton
  • Mrs Maud Dunlop Jan Clinger
  • Zachary Jacob Pinkerton
  • John David Pinkerton
  • Avary Avary Brown
  • Missy Andi Kni
  • Sydney Sydney McQuarrie
  • Suzy Chelsea Clinger
  • Mr. Djilas Bob Parker
  • Chloe Djilas Melanie Cannioto
  • Tommy Djilas Charles Allen
  • Mr. Milo Toffelmier Milo Eckles
  • Mrs. Millie Toffelmier Gelene Springston
  • Margaret Emily Ferguson
  • Emily Maggie Koons
  • Mrs. Paroo Susan Pearson
  • Marian Paula Sayler
  • Mr. Jacey Squires, Owner of River City Livery Stables Darcy Dahley
  • Mrs. Squires Julia Jacober
  • Jacey Jr. Kolbin Dahley
  • Abigail Addie Vaughan
  • Annabelle Elisabeth Banisch
  • Jane Cassie Bennett
  • Lydia Heather Templeman
  • Ben James Smith
  • Gracie Kristi Hooopes
  • Zaneeta Gabrielle Mann
  • Mr. Adams Robert Pieron
  • Mrs. Adams Kelsey Hill
  • Jayne Kiri Jacobsen
  • Grace Britt Jacobsen
  • Emma Sasha Barnett
  • Ellie Crystal Clinger
  • Will Kendall Clinger
  • Mr. Olin Britt, Owner of the River City Gazette Ron Wyckoff
  • Mrs. Mollie Britt Leah Wyckoff
  • Band Leader Britt Casimir Stanley
  • Lulu Rachel Bell
  • Bobbie Sue Danielle Kudelka
  • Mr. Grogan Bob Kresl
  • Mrs. Britt Barbara Fedak
  • Amaryllis Katie Clinger
  • Charlie Steve Coleman
  • Marcellus Washburn Teig Stanley