More info about the Parker Youth Talent Show.

Auditions for the Youth Talent Showcase To be held on
Saturday, May 10that 10:00 a.m
other time available on request)
At PEPC - Parker EvangelicalPresbyterian Church
3100 East Parker Road Parker Colorado 80138

Ages 4-7 Ages 8-12 Ages 13-18
Please audition if you sing,dance, play an instrument, perform magic, have a comedy act, an interesting act or agroup performance number and want to perform At the The Parker Country Festival.

Performance dates are:
Saturday June 14th from 12:30pm to 1:45pm
and / or
Sunday June 15th from 12:00 pm to 1:45pm
on the Family Stage atO’Brien Park

Audition forms and informationcan be found on the Parker Chamber of Commerce website www.parkerchamber.com
If you have special requirements for your audition,
Contact Dawn Buchart 720-851-1419 right away!

Parker Youth Talent Show at Parker Country Festival Auditions! May 10, 2008

Parker Country Festival is happening very VERY soon.
If you would like to participate on the family stage or you know of someone that has some talent they would like to show off - auditions are this Saturday.
You can contact Dawn at Mikebuchart@aol.com

if you aren't available for auditions on Saturday and you would like to participate let Dawn know that as well.

I know we have LOTS of youth talent here in Parker!

Don't be shy.... show off your talent.

Youth Soccer Registration

Youth soccer leagues begin March 17. Registration has already begun at
www.ParkerRec.com and is being taken on a first come, first served
basis, so sign up now to get your fifth or sixth grade girl on a team!
Youth soccer leagues are gender specific for youth in grades one to eight
and include one practice and one game per week.

For more information including the registration process, rules, roster,
field size, etc. please contact Kiha Thomas at 303.805.6313 or
kthomas@parkeronline.org.

Join Upward at Cheery Creek Presbyterian Church this March 31st- April 3rd

Join Upward at Cheery Creek Presbyterian Church this March 31st- April 3rd, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for FUN, FAITH and the BEST spring break ever!

Please join us at our basketball or cheerleading camps, where campers will learn good sportsmanship, skills and sport-specific techniques from loving and qualified coaches! Practices daily are filled with exciting prizes, team building games, skill stations, sports technique instruction, scrimmages, sideline cheering, snacks, devotions and excitement at every turn! Campers will show off their skills at the end of the camp with “parent day”, a chance for campers to demonstrate all the wonderful new things they’ve learned! Don’t miss out on this adventure- Sign up today! We can’t wait to see you soon!

Basketball and Cheer Camps run 8am-12pm daily!

Kindergarteners- 6th graders welcome!
Early registration is $35 per camper!
After March 16th, cost is $45 per camper!
Registration forms available at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church or
Online at www.Upward.org

When your child attends an Upward camp they receive:
Fun Filled Practice and Instruction Daily!
Opportunity to learn new drills to improve skills!
The excitement of receiving special recognition awards!
An Upward Basketball or Cheer Camp T-shirt!
A Camp Water Bottle!
A Camp Poster!
Official Upward Poms (For Cheerleaders) or an Official Upward Basketball (For Basketball Players)!
Contact Hunter Johnson at CCPC for more information!
(303) 779-9909 ext 5214

Cheery Creek Presbyterian Church
10150 East Belleview Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80111

Holiday Ball for Young Ladies 2-10 and Their Dads

Make a Little Date for the Recreation Holiday Ball

Patent leather shoes, party dresses, corsages and twinkling lights are enough to make most little girls giddy with excitement. Mix in a special evening with Daddy and you've got a memory in the making.

At the Parker Recreation Center's Holiday Ball on Saturday, Dec. 1, young ladies ages two through 10 and their Dads (or Grandpops, Uncles or even Mom) will enjoy an unforgettable evening of dancing, refreshments, crafts and door prizes. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Parker Recreation Center gymnasium, 17301 Lincoln Ave., will transform into a winter ballroom. A professional photographer will be on site to take portraits in your holiday finest for an additional fee.

Participants must register in advance through the Parker Recreation Department, either online at www.ParkerRec.com or by calling 303.841.4500. Fees are $37 per couple ($43 for nonresidents). Additional daughters may be added for $10.

Holiday Baseball Camp for Kids and Youth 8-18

Join Mike Bard, Asst Coach for the Rockies

He and his staff are providing a winter baseball tune-up Holiday Baseball Camp to the Parker Fieldhouse. 18700 E. Plaza drive. December 22 & 23 from 1-5 p.m.
arker Fieldhouse,

This two-day camp over the holiday break will teach the basics. Hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, strength and conditioning.

Coach Bard has 13 years of Division 1 college coaching experience and is currently the assistant to the hitting coach for the Colorado Rockies. His camp staff team will include, but is not limited to, Josh Bard (San Diego Padres Catcher and Mike's brother), Matt Holliday (Rockies Outfielder), Clint Barmes (Rockies Infielder), Brad Andress (Rockies Strength and Conditioning Coach), and Vinny Castilla (former Colorado Rockies standout). Coach to camper ratio will not exceed 1:10.

Coach Bard lives in Parker and saw the opening of the Fieldhouse as an opportunity to offer area youth a high quality, skill-based camp over the winter. "We are all very excited to bring a high level of instruction to the Town of Parker and also to a state-of-the-art facility like the brand new Parker Fieldhouse." Fieldhouse amenities include indoor turf, batting cages, and access to conditioning equipment, making it a perfect site for the camp.

Baseball players ages eight to 18 can register for camp online at www.ParkerRec.com. Click the online registration icon and search with keywords Holiday Baseball. Registration fees are $180 for Parker residents, $196 for non-residents. Registration, minus a $25 cancellation fee, is refundable until Dec. 10 only. Coaches with three or more players registered for the camp are welcome to stay and watch.

For more information on the Holiday Baseball Camp, call the Fieldhouse at 303.805.6300. Information and a mail-in registration form are also available at www.MikeBardBaseball.com.

Kids Culture November 17, 2007

Kidz Kulture! Presents Native American Flute Nov. 17

Kids and parents, plan to join the Parker Cultural Commission, Parker Library and the Parker Artist's Guild on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. when Kidz Kulture! presents Native American Flute. Kidz Kulture! is held at the Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet.

Kidz Kulture! is scheduled the third Saturday of each month from September through May. At each Kidz Kulture! presentation, there will be a live stage performance, plus a hands-on art project brought to you by the Parker Artist's Guild. Kidz Kulture! is free, but pre-registration is requested.

Parker Rec Fall and Winter Basketball Leagues

Fall and winter basketball leagues are upon us. Parker Recreation has several programs available for your child to take part in to brush up on basketball skills and remain active through the holiday season.

Off Track Basketball Academies are available for youth in grades three to six in D Track, the week of Nov. 26 and A Track, the week of Dec. 10. Both sessions run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and will take place at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr. Learn to develop basic FUNdamentals through teaching progressions, drills, contests and games. Improve your basketball skills and stay active during your school break.

Teach Sports Competition Basketball is a two day clinic for youth in grades four to eight, held Dec. 27-28 at the Parker Fieldhouse from 1-5 p.m. Learn how to compete with yourself, others and teams. Fun drills, contests and games will be a part of this two day energetic clinic.

Teach Sports is a student athlete based sports academy that offers basketball instruction, events and consulting to athletes, parents and coaches. Coach Eric Dow will instruct both programs. Eric is a former European Professional basketball player with eight years of combined experience at collegiate and professional levels.

Parents be forewarned... New Christmas Movie - Anti GOD Theme

THE GOLDEN COMPASS, a new movie targeted at children, will be released December 7, 2007. This movie is based on a the first book of a trilogy by atheist Philip Pullman. In the final book a boy and girl kill God so they can do as they please. Pullman left little doubt about his intentions when he said in a 2003 interview that "My books are about killing God."

The movie is a watered down version of the first book and is designed to be very attractive in the hope unsuspecting parents will take their children to see the the movie and that the children will want the books for Christmas.

The movie has a well known cast, including Nicole Kidman, Kevin Bacon, and Sam Elliott. It will probably be advertised extensively, so it is crucial that we get the word out to warn parents to avoid this movie.

You can research this for yourself. Start with this article on Snopes.com, then go to Google.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp

Saturday Skate Night August 4, 2007

Join us for Saturday Night Skate

Bring your roller skates or blades to the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr., on Saturday nights beginning Aug. 4 for Saturday Night Skate! This is a time designated for open skating with no hockey allowed.

Open skating begins at 6 p.m. and lasts until 10 p.m. Listen to music and skate the night away! Admission is $4 for child/senior age 3-14, 62+ and $5 for youth/adult age 15-61. This activity is free for members or visit card users. Skates will not be provided by the Town of Parker.

For more information, contact the Parker Fieldhouse at 303.805.6300.

Benefit Holiday Gift and Food Fair at the Parker Fieldhouse

CrazyQFarm Bakery is having the first Gulten Free Holiday Food and Gift Fair, Nov. 10th 2007 9:30-11:30am at the new Parker Fieldhouse. Benefiting the mamocomo foundation, which grants family vacations to mentally handicapped children and their families. If you need any more info, please contact me at 303.646.8511 Leslie Quigley

Register Online for Parker Recreation Fall Sports

Summer is in full swing, but fall is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about Fall Sports Leagues. Several registrations have already begun, with more coming up on July 20 and 23.

Youth Volleyball registration for grades four to 12 and Youth Flag Football registration for grades one to six will open online July 20 to Aug. 2. Teams are filled online, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration will open at 6 a.m. on July 20.

Registration for the following Fall Adult Leagues will take place online beginning July 23 at 6 a.m. Adult 6 v. 6 Indoor Coed Soccer, Men's 5 v. 5 Recreation and Competitive Basketball leagues, Adult 6 v. 6 Coed Volleyball and Men's 6 v. 6 Indoor Lacrosse.

The Kinder Soccer Outdoor Fall League, Youth Soccer, Mighty Mite Inline Hockey, Youth Hockey, Indoor Boys Lacrosse, and High School Girls/Boys Lacrosse League registrations opened online July 9 and will close July 23 or 30 depending on the league. Don't miss out on these popular leagues! Register now.

Adult Coed 6 v. 6 Indoor Flag Football, Men's Outdoor 4 v. 4 Flag Football, Coed Indoor Recreation and Competitive Inline Hockey League registration also opened on July 9. Register now as space is limited!

There are three ways to register for Parker Recreation programs and leagues. Visit us online at www.ParkerRec.com and click the online registration link. Online kiosks will be available at the Parker Recreation Center, 17301 Lincoln Ave, Parker, CO 80134 and the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr., Parker, CO 80134. Forms for athletics programs may be filled out in person at the Rec. Center or Fieldhouse. Call 303.841.4500 (Rec. Center) or 303.805.6300 (Fieldhouse) and a staff member will be happy to assist you and answer any questions.