parker colorado: Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Let Freedom Sing 2011 and Parker's 30th Birthday Bash
- 06/29/11 10:12 AM
Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Let Freedom Sing 2011 and Parker's 30th Birthday
Do you have plans to celebrate Independence Day? Will you be spending your day with family, friends and neighbors? Are you going to have a picnic or a backyard BBQ? Maybe you have guests visiting from out of town.
If you haven't made plans, why not head over to Salisbury Park on the evening of Monday, July 4th for some fun, family friendly activities, entertainment, refreshments and FIREWORKS!
Join the festivities!
Don't forget to bring blankets or lawn chairs! Arrive early too, parking is limited.
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parker colorado: Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Movies in the Park 2011
- 06/28/11 10:10 AM
Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Movies in the Park 2011
Mark your calendars for FREE Movies in the Park! Bring your family and join your neighbors for Movies at O'Brien Park this Summer. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. You can bring your own snacks or purchase from the onsite vendors. Free entertainment starts at 6:30pm and the movie begins at dusk. Be sure to arrive early to stake out your spot in the park!
Saturday, July 9thPrincess Bride (1987)Length: 98 minutesDirector: Rob ReinerStars: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin WrightRated: PG
Summary: A … (6 comments)
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parker colorado: Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Music in the Park 2011
- 06/23/11 04:00 AM
Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Music in the Park 2011
What a great way to spend a Summer evening! Grab your family, friends and neighbors and head to Downtown Parker for Music in the Park. Don't forget to bring lawn chairs or a blanket.
What: Music in the Park! FREE ENTERTAINMENT
Where: The Park next to Victorian Peaks Business Center (11024 S. Pikes Peak Drive)
When: 7pm (usually Tuesday and Thursdays)
Admission: FREE (Tips to performers appreciated)
Parking: Mainstreet Center on Pikes Peak Court, or St. Matthews public lot
June Schedule:
Thursday, June 23: Shawdow Mountain
Friday, June 24: … (6 comments)
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parker colorado: Parker Days Festival: June 10-12, 2011
- 06/02/11 05:02 PM
Parker Days Festival: June 10-12, 2011
Every year in June, the Parker Chamber of Commerce hosts its Signature Event, Parker Days Festival. (Sometimes referred to as Parker Country Festival or Parker Days.) This year the event will be held on the 2nd weekend in June. This year's event will also feature Sneak Peak Carnival night on Thursday, June 9th from 5-10pm.
The Festival includes Carnival rides and games, a Marketplace of vendors, Entertainment and many, Food and Drink options.
The 2011 Parker Days Marketplace will be the place to "shop" while visiting the Festival. Of the 200+ vendors, many will be crafters … (9 comments)
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parker colorado: Parker, Colorado: Parks & Recreation: H2O'Brien Pool
- 05/09/11 11:20 AM
Parker, Colorado: Parks & Recreation: H2O'Brien Pool
Memorial Day is quickly approaching. For many subdivisions and neighborhoods in Parker Colorado, that means that "pool season" is upon us. It also means that the town's outdoor pool at O'Brien park will be opening.
Saturday, May 28, 2011 is opening day for H2O'Brien Pool! The park, located at 10795 Victorian Drive, Parker, CO 80138 will officially open at 10am. Let the fun in the sun begin! Grab your swimsuit, flipflops and beach towel. Don't forget to bring your sunglasses and sunscreen too.
H2O'Brien Pool will be open daily 10am-6pm and Fridays from … (14 comments)
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parker colorado: Things to do in Parker, Colorado: 3rd Annual Parker Family Fun Fest 2011
- 05/07/11 01:19 PM
Things to do in Parker, Colorado: 3rd Annual Parker Family Fun Fest 2011
The Town of Parker has many fun family focused events throughout the year. What is different about the Annual Parker Family Fun Fest? This FREE event is to promote "Kids Living Active". The day is filled with ACTIVITIES to get kids and their families MOVING!
The day starts off with the Family Fun Walk. What a great way to get people MOVING! This is a one-mile walk that is fully accessible for everyone, including folks with adaptive equipment.
When: Saturday, May 21, 2011, 11am-2pm
Where: O'Brien Park … (7 comments)
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parker colorado: Parker, Colorado: 12 Interesting Facts
- 05/02/11 09:01 AM
Parker, Colorado: 12 Interesting Facts
I have been a resident of Parker, Colorado since March 1997. As so many people do, I moved to be closer to work. Now, more than 14 years later, I still live here because I love the town and the location! Of course, the town has grown since we first moved here, but it still retains its small town feeling and its sense of community.
Parker, Colorado: 12 Interesting Facts: (According to the Town of Parker website)
~Parker, Colorado is located 20 miles southeast of Denver.
~Parker, Colorado was founded in 1864.
~The Town of … (11 comments)
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parker colorado: Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Historic Walking Tour 2011
- 04/22/11 03:01 AM
Thing to do in Parker, Colorado: Historic Walking Tour 2011
Did you know that May is Colorado Historic Preservation Month? In celebration, please join your family, friends and neighbors for the Parker Historic Preservation Commission's annual downtown Historic Walking Tour.
This year's tour will begin at O'Brien Park and it will end at Mainstreet Center (the former Parker schoolhouse). During the tour you will visit historic structures throughout the town and you'll learn about the people who were the first residents of Parker.
What: Annual Downtown Historic Walking Tour
When: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 1:00pm
Where: Meet at O'Brien Park gazebo (10785 Victorian Drive, Parker, CO 80138)
Cost: … (7 comments)
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parker colorado: Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Celebrate Arbor Day 2011
- 04/08/11 11:22 AM
Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Celebrate Arbor Day 2011
Join your neighbors and volunteer for this year's Arbor Day celebration! The Town needs more than 100 volunteers to help plant 50 trees of various species, including: Elms, Locusts, Oaks and Evergreens. Bring the WHOLE family! Town arborists will be giving tips and demonstrations. Receive small plant give-a-ways and Arbor Day memorabilia for your participation. Children's activies include bird feeder building with Home Depot and face painting!
When: Saturday, April 30th, 9-11am
Where: Arboretum @ McCabe Meadows (formerly East Bank Park) located on the Northwest corner of Parker Road and Indian … (6 comments)
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parker colorado: Parker Library's First Edible Book Contest: A Big Success
- 04/06/11 05:10 AM
Parker Library's First Edible Book Contest: A Big Success
The Parker Library hosted their First Edible Book Contest on Saturday, April 2. With more than 25 entries, the event was a big success. Children, adults, families and at least one local business had entries in this year's contest.
What is an edible book? It is the culinary interpretation of a book cover, title, character or scene. It can be simple or complicated, funny or serious, clever, profound or pun-ish (a play on words). Let you imagination run wild!
This year's judges~Chef Yume Tran, co-owner and executive chef of the local Indochine Cuisine … (21 comments)
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parker colorado: Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Edible Book Contest at the Library
- 03/18/11 04:33 AM
Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Edible Book Contest at the Library
Join your neighbors on Saturday, April 2nd for the FIRST Edible Book Contest at the Parker Library! Not sure what to do? The rules are pretty simple: 1) It must be edible and 2) it must somehow reference a book. It can be a book title, cover, scene or character. Use your imagination! Entries can be funny, serious, clever, profound or pun-ish (a play on words).
Why have an Edible Book Contest, you might ask? Why to celebrate the birthday of Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, of course? Who is that you might ask? … (11 comments)
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parker colorado: Hi Donna, What are the HUD Special Programs?
- 02/26/11 04:48 PM
Hi Donna, What are the HUD Special Programs?
When a potential buyer opens the website to search for HUD homes (www.HUDHomeStore.com), one of the options to search is HUD Special Programs. What are the programs that HUD currently offers? There are 3 programs currently offered by HUD:
Good Neighbor Next Door (GNND) Dollar Homes Non Profit Each program is unique and benefits a different sector of the buying public.
Here are the highlights regarding the Good Neighbor Next Door program:
Available to law enforcement officers, pre-K through 12th grade teachers, firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) A 50% discount (incentive) off … (14 comments)
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parker colorado: Hi Donna, How Do I Search for HUD Homes in Parker, Colorado?
- 02/20/11 06:50 AM
Hi Donna, How Do I Search for HUD Homes in Parker, Colorado?
Are you looking for HUD Homes for sale in Parker, Colorado? There are many ways to search for HUD Homes. The most effective way to search for HUD Homes is to use HUD Homes website. Go to www.HUDHomeStore.com. There are 3 ways to search the site: the map function, special program links and the search property function. To best search for HUD Homes in Parker, Colorado, use the search property function.
The search property function allows the user to search for HUD Homes based on specific criteria, such … (9 comments)
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parker colorado: Available HUD Homes (Condos): Parker, Colorado
- 02/13/11 07:50 AM
Available HUD Homes (Condos): Parker, Colorado
Every Sunday we will feature available HUD homes in Douglas and the surrounding counties. This week we are featuring Parker, Colorado in Douglas County. All of the condominiums featured this week are priced under $200,000. There are many more HUD homes available in Parker. For more information, or to schedule a private showing, please call (720) 530-5554.
Price: Below $100,000Car Storage: NoneBedrooms: 2Baths: 2Sqft: 1043Year Built: 2002Neighborhood: Ironstone CondominiumsHOA: $211, Monthly
Price: Below $100,000Car Storage: NoneBedrooms: 2Baths: 2Sqft: 1063Year Built: 2004Neighborhood: Creek SideHOA: $138, Monthly
Price: Mid100sCar Storage: 1-car, detachedBedrooms: 3Baths: … (4 comments)
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parker colorado: Why LIVE in Parker, Colorado?
- 01/20/11 09:31 AM
Why LIVE in Parker, Colorado?
I can share my PERSONAL answer: Location, location, location. We are close enough but not too close to Denver, major sporting events, the airport and the mountains! We've got big chain retail and restaurants, and we have mom and pop places too! We've a got a movie theater, a public library, a hospital, all the conveniences of a "big town" in a small town.
What do other residents have to say about living in Parker?
"We love the rural atmosphere and the open space. The town activities are great and we enjoy the easy access … (4 comments)
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parker colorado: Available HUD Homes: Parker, Colorado
- 01/09/11 01:06 PM
Available HUD Homes: Parker, Colorado
Each week we will feature available HUD homes in Douglas County. This week we are featuring Parker, Colorado. There are additional HUD homes available in Parker. For more information, or to schedule a private showing, please call (720) 530-5554.
Price: Mid 200sStyle: Two storyCar Storage: 2-car attached garageBedrooms: 3Baths: 3Sqft: 2081 plus partial basementYear Built: 2004Neighborhood: Bradbury Ranch
Price:Low 200sStyle: Ranch/1 StoryCar Storage: 2-car attached garageBedrooms: 5Baths: 3Sqft: … (0 comments)
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parker colorado: Back on the Market: 9202 Apache Road, Parker, Colorado
- 01/07/11 11:42 AM
Location matters! Want the convenience of the suburbs and the open space of the country? You can have the best of both worlds. Just 6 miles from the heart of downtown Parker! Enjoy panoramic view of mountains, wildlife and city lights from the large welcoming front porch. This country kitchen has big city ways featuring double ovens, a flat cook-top, granite counters, kitchen island and under-cabinet lighting! Take pleasure in friendly mealtimes in the inviting kitchen eating space perfect for any size family. You can fit a king-size bed in the main floor master bedroom. The main floor bath features a … (2 comments)
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parker colorado: "Go To Town" Parker, Colorado
- 01/05/11 09:01 AM
"Go To Town" Parker, Colorado
Many people move to Parker, Colorado because they are looking for the comfortable feeling of a small town. Many people stay here for the same reason. Everything you need, you can find in Parker, Colorado. It's a fantastic place to live, work, shop and play!
Live
The neighborhoods of Parker, Colorado are as diverse as the folks who live in the them. Parker is home to several apartment complexes, condominium and town house communities, modestly priced single family homes, as well as semi-custom and custom homes. You can be close to town and the conveniences it … (8 comments)
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parker colorado: Calling All Chili Cooks!
- 12/21/10 10:50 AM
Calling All Chili Cooks!
YOU ARE INVITED to our FIRST ANNUAL Chili Cook-Off! Please join us to share in fellowship with your community and to raise funds for our national non-profit organization. KW Cares is our in-house charity that helps Keller Williams agents, staff, management and their families during times of emergency or hardship.
When: Friday, January 28th (We are also planning an alternative date in case of snow, Friday, February 11, 2011.)
Where: Our Keller Williams office, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Suite 110, Parker, CO 80138
To enter the cook-off, please contact Nanci Almquist via email at nalmquist@kw.com or by phone … (21 comments)
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parker colorado: Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Holiday Happenings, December 2010
- 12/07/10 12:44 PM
Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Holiday Happenings, December 2010
Come and see the splender of Downtown Parker dressed for the holiday season!
The Downtown Development Council is sponsoring the Old Town Parker Holiday Carriage Rides again this year. Pick up the horse drawn carriage at Mainstreet Center (on Mainstreet across from Parker Station and next to Ruth Memorial Chapel), at Vines Restaurant (at the corner of Mainstreet and Victorian Circle) or at Moonstruck Restaurant (in the Victorian Peaks building on Pikes Peak Drive).
Tickets are $5 per person. Children 48" and under are FREE. Carriage rides are avaialbe Friday … (5 comments)
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Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Let Freedom Sing 2011 and Parker's 30th Birthday
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