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4 FROM THE PUBLISHER Thanks Dad 5 EXPERIENCE SOUTH AURORA Local - History - To Do 7 PARKER DAYS Family Fun Close to Home 9 40 YEARS OF HUZZAH! Colorado Renaissance Festival 11 WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT Award Luncheon 12 THE BOOKENDS The Weight of Silence 13 LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT 3 SEARCH SOUTH AURORA MAGAZINE

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Thanks Dad June is a very special time. Not only does it mark the beginning of the Summer season with longer days and ample warmth, but it is also the time of year when we get to celebrate our dads.

Father’s day is often noted as a time to buy a new grill, take dad to a ball game or perhaps get him that talking fish that hangs on the wall. This year, I’d challenge us all to explore Father’s day a little deeper and acknowledge more than just the men we celebrate on this day, but also the gifts they give.

Fathers have such a deep impact on their children and the future of those generations that it is fitting to have a day when we can spoil our dads. In some ways society has drawn us away from acknowledging the uniqueness and importance that fathers serve in our lives. Nothing against moms, but dads fill a role specific to them and together with moms work to create a power team set to impart greatness on their kids.

I was fortunate to have been born to an incredible dad. He taught me, through his own actions, what words like honor, compassion, dedication, perseverance and love meant. His wiliness to serve others and his caring to those around us made him shine as someone I wanted to be more like.

Here is my challenge for all of us in June. When wishing that special “dad” a happy Father’s day this year, specifically thank him for one way he has impacted your life. Let him know that without him, you would not be who you are today.

Celebrate how his influence on you will make our world a better place.

Then, take that gift...the gift of a positive impact he made on you and pass it along to someone else.

If your dad is a hard worker, then go out and work a little harder than normal to honor him. If your dad is generous to others, then make a donation to his favorite charity.

If your dad loves you and others unconditionally, then be a beacon of love and affection to someone who needs it. In short, take what makes your dad special and use that gift to positively impact our world.

This would be the finest gift possible for Father’s day this year.

As for my dad, I want to simply say THANK YOU. Without him I would not understand our role as citizens. I would not strive to leave our world better than it was before. Without him, my life would not be what it is today. Thanks for your sacrifices, your love, and for putting up with me when I was young...and not so young.

Happy Father’s day to all the dads out there!

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EXPERIENCESOUTHAURORA SOUTHAURORAto-do KIDSPREE

Okay, school’s out. Now what?

Nothing says “Summer Vacation” like Pony Rides, Face Painting, Inflatables and Petting Zoos! Enjoy all those things and much, much more at the annual KidSpree Festival, presented by the City of Aurora & Westerra Credit Union. Bring the whole family out on Saturday, June 11th to this FREE event at the Aurora Municipal Center (15151 E. Alameda Parkway.) From 10:00am to 6:00pm the Municipal Center’s Great Lawn will be transformed into the best play date destination ever with live performances, your kiddo’s favorite characters, incredible crafts and numerous vendors. Again, this festival is free admission, free parking and free fun! For more information, visit www.auroragov.org

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AURORA STORY LINE HISTORIC TOURS

You may not have realized it, but you have your very own time machine right in your garage. The Aurora History Museum and the Historic Sites & Preservation Office are extremely excited and proud to launch a brand new audio tour resource for Aurora residents and visitors.

From the comfort of your own car, you can travel through time, touring what makes up your big backyard of Aurora and learning about the landmarks and sites that helped shaped the Aurora of today. To access Story Line, simply call 303-739-6681 and follow the instructions.

Before heading out go to auroragov.org, to access the PDF of the Historic Sites Brochure. Explore sites such as the DeLaney Farm Historic District, The Stanley Marketplace, Military landmarks, Eastern Aurora and the Smoky Hill District. Experience, first hand, the history and heritage of the city you call home. Celebrate the city’s 125th anniversary by taking trip through historic Aurora and discover something new about what’s in your own backyard.

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DRIZZLE ‘N’ DIP

One of the absolute best perks of summer has to be the food. Fresh produce from local farmer’s markets, dinners cooked on the grill, enjoyed out on the deck and shared with great friends and family.

New to Southlands Mall is a place where culinary dreams come true. Drizzle ‘N’ Dip just recently opened their doors and owners are excited to share flavors and foods from all over the world with their customers. Owners Michael and Kaeli are Colorado natives who share a deep love of all things food.

Their passion led them to open Drizzle ‘N’ Dip to give everyone the opportunity to create amazing meals with high quality, delicious oils, vinegars, pastas, sauces and other sensational finds for your kitchen.

With products from Drizzle ‘N’ Dip, you can dine internationally from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Enjoy the simple decadence of dipping a perfectly baked baguette into a blend of olive oil and balsamic vinegar or create a superb sauce or glaze using one of their fifty infused oils or vinegars. You can turn a simple summer meal into an al fresco, culinary experience. If nothing else, you would impress your friends if they opened your pantry to find Bordeaux Cherry Dark Balsamic, Almond Crème White Balsamic or some Citrus Habenero infused olive oil! Open MonFri 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. They are located at 6235 S. Main St. #107 Southlands Mall – 720.251.8527 www.drizzlendip.com

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PARKER DAYS 2016

Parker Days includes 3 and ½ days of fun with carnival rides, concerts, booth vendors, delicious festival food, and street performers with fun for all ages. You can almost smell the cotton candy already! This year’s festival begins with Kick off Concert featuring 38 Special on Thursday, June 9th. The concert is a ticketed event with general admission for $30 and $100 for VIP tickets. This is an outside, standing room only venue. Doors open at 6pm, FACE will open the show at 7pm and 38 Special will take the stage at 8:30pm.

Thursday night also includes the opening of the carnival from 5-10PM. Friday, June 10th the carnival opens at 5pm. Time for great BBQ, kettle corn, Deep Fried Oreos and all the other amazing carnival food you’ve been waiting for! Grab a cold drink to go with that amazing food and check out the three stages of FREE Entertainment all weekend long.

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The Community Stage will also feature local entertainment for kids of all ages. There is a full line up of performers, demonstrations, and cultural presentations.

Sunday from 9 am–1 pm bring the whole family to check out the Parker Car Club’s Annual Parker Days Car Show.

What’s a carnival without some spinning, dipping, upside down and right side up thrills? Parker Days will have rides for all ages, mazes, fun houses and more! Tickets can be purchased on site or by purchasing a carnival pass. Wristbands do not include access to Hamster Balls, Bounce Houses or the Zip Line. Please note that, for your safety, open toed shoes/flip flops are NOT allowed on carnival rides.

Carnival wristbands in advance are $25 per day and $30 onTHE MAIN STAGE’S ENTERTAINMENT Friday • 5:30-7PM Message In A Bottle • 7:30-9PM Black Ice • 9:30-11:30PM Under A Blood Red Sky Saturday • 12:30-1:30PM Banned In Japan • 2-3:15PM Hip Pocket • 3:45-5:15PM Arena Rock All Stars • 5:45-7:15PM Vivid Black • 7:45-9:15PM The Country Music Project • 10-11:30PM KYGO Presents: Love and Theft Sunday • 10-11:30AM – Church Service by PEPC Church • 12-1:30PM Trail • 2-3:30PM The Fab 4 • 4-5:30PM Last Men on Earth • 6-8PM Thumpin’ 7 SEARCH SOUTH AURORA MAGAZINE

site. The Mega Pass, good for all four days of carnival riding, is only available in advance while they last. Mega Passes are $60/ person and $5 of every Mega Pass goes to the Douglas County School of your choice. Carnival wristbands can be purchased at parkerchamber.webconnex.com/carnivaltickets This year Aksels has created a pair of socks designed just for Parker! Festival goers are being offered these awesome socks at a special price, online, you can purchase them for $5, at the Festival they will be on sale for $10. Both online and onsite purchases can be picked up at the Parker Days Information booth in front of the Parker Chamber Offices on the corner of Mainstreet and S. Pikes Peak Drive.

THE PACE STAGE’S ENTERTAINMENT The PACE Stage on Pikes Peak brings the great music of the PACE Center to Parker Days. These acts will feature smaller, acoustic style acts and family entertainment.

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JUNE 11TH & 12TH - Opening Weekend. It’s a 40th Anniversary Celebration.

Huzzah!

It’s the 40th Anniversary of the Colorado Renaissance Festival!

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40 Years of

JUNE 18TH & 19TH - It’s the Royal Ale & Art Festival. Free Ale sampling at the Dancing Bear Pub from 1130am-2pm. This weekend all Military personnel receive a BOGO Adult Ticket with a valid Military ID, plus all their children (12&U) get in FREE! JUNE 25TH & 26TH – Celtic Festival!

Celtic Dance Groups, Musicians and Pipe Bands as well as the “Best Men in Kilts” contest!

JULY 2ND & 3RD – Children’s

Weekend! The weekend will be filled with activities especially for the littlest Princesses, Princes and Pirates.

A costume contest will be held at the Pirate Ship Stage and a Royal Quest will be set forth and those who complete the deed will be rewarded

by Good King Henry and Fair Queen Anne at the Knighting Ceremony.

Children 12 & under get in free with a paying adult this weekend only.

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JULY 9TH & 10TH – Cheers! photo by Kevin Olsen

o celebrate their 40th season, the Colorado Renaissance Festival takes you on a magical tour through time and legend. As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Colorado Renaissance Festival, ready thyself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legs, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods and much more.

Featuring a cast of hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers living and working throughout the village and performing, continuously, upon the Festival’s seven stages, the illusion of a rollicking 16th Century festival day is created. Impromptu encounters with the royalty and peasantry of Tudor England are commonplace.

You’ll meet jousters and jugglers, minstrels and maidens faire, all schooled in the art of interactive theater! Much new entertainment has been summoned by Good King Henry for this glorious season. To mark the 40th Anniversary, this year’s season will be NINE WEEKENDS long. Bring the whole family to take part in this magical adventure!

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Open Saturdays and Sundays from June 11th through August 7th, the Colorado Renaissance Festival welcomes visitors 10am – 6:30pm. Tickets are $22/adults, $10 for children 5-12, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets are available online at ColoradoRenaissance. com. Discounted tickets are available at all King Soopers locations. With plenty of free parking be sure to bring the entire family rain or shine, but please leave pets at home.

Get Ye tickets now for a weekend of amazing food, memorable performances, incredible artisans and medieval adventures for the whole family! The Colorado Renaissance Festival is held at the Castle, located at 650 W. Perry Ave. in Larkspur For more information go to coloradorenaisance.com or call 303.6010. You can also email the Castle at crfcrf@coloradorenaissance.com 9 SEARCH SOUTH AURORA MAGAZINE

It’s the Wine Revelry! Participate in the Legendary Grape Stomp Competition for prizes and enjoy free wine sampling at the Dancing Bear Pub from 1130am-2pm.

JULY 16TH & 17TH is the traditional

Love and Romance weekend. Renew your vows or attend the “Forever Real” Royal Wedding Ceremony.

JULY 23RD & 24TH – Music &

Dance Festival complete with Celtic musicians, Irish Dance groups and Pipe bands, Belly Dancer troupes and Festival favorite Celtic Legacy are all on hand for great entertainment.

JULY 30TH & 31ST – Argh! It’s the Pirate Invasion! Avast Mateys! Make ready for a weekend of tales and tunes from high seas adventures, swash buckling sword fights and a jolly good time!

AUGUST 6TH & 7TH – Fare Thee Well & Mardi Gras Style Carnivale! A final Huzzah and celebration fit for Good King Henry’s 526th birthday –Mardi Gras style! Join in the fun, don your favorite mask and costume and “Let the Good Times Roll!” A memorable conclusion to the 40th Anniversary Season!

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Women of Achievement

Luncheon June 15th 11:00-1:00pm

Parker PACE Center You may already know her, or know of her. That woman who goes about her day like it’s “just another day” but whose actions create ripples of change around her. The Women of Achievement Luncheon event has been created to recognize these extraordinary women among us. Those who impact others around them by their selflessness, service, and genuine willingness to make a difference.

All individuals nominated will be recognized at the luncheon.

An individual in each of the eight categories of service will be given the Light ‘n’ Heart Award; Light signifying leadership, mentorship and achievement and Heart signifying humanitarian service. This award mirrors the mission of Rotary International, which is “Service Above Self.”

Robin Wise, President and CEO of Junior Achievement – Rocky Mountain, Inc., will serve as the Keynote speaker at this year’s inaugural event for which a maximum of 200 tickets will be sold online. 100% of the proceeds from this event go to the Rotary Club’s support for many local projects and organizations and can be eligible for matching funds from Rotary District 5450, including Homes for Our Troops, Project Sanctuary, the Parker Task Force, and Douglas/Elbert County Task Force.

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For more information or to purchase tickets to this amazing event visit www.womenachieve.net.

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THEBOOKENDS

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The Weight of Silence By Heather Gudenkauf One morning two families awake to a parent’s worst nightmare, their little girls have gone missing. They were tucked into bed the night before and there is no sign of a struggle. Calli and Petra are best friends so it’s possible that they have gone out on an early morning adventure. However as the hours go by and the girls are nowhere to be found, it’s more likely that something terrible has happened. Everyone’s a suspect and tempers flare as the search for these girls begin.

BECKY This story jumps right into the mystery as we meet Calli.

Something happened when she was younger that has caused her to become a selective mute. What did you think about this dual mystery? We have the primary storyline about the missing girls but then we wait as the layers are peeled back to reveal the experience that caused this little girl to stop talking.

PAM This dual mystery was a creative way for the author to give

background information and build up to the main answers of these questions. As I read this book, I realized that it reminded me of another story we discussed. As we gather more information from Calli’s brother, the tone reminded me of “Everything I Never Told You.” Do you remember that story, Becky? Did you find similarities in the style of storytelling?

BECKY Yes, we read that a while ago and it has a very similar storytelling pace as this book. Both are family dramas and each member brings a little piece of the puzzle to the table as the story unfolds. Also, in both books the brother in the story gives the most insightful information to help explain our mystery. Each chapter is written by one of six different points of view. Was this too confusing or did it flow well while you were reading?

PAM I felt that there was a good flow to the story, although we are getting numerous viewpoints and experiences. This author certainly had me feeling very strongly about the characters. Calli’s father, Griff, is abusive to his family and I immediately disliked his character.

While Calli, her brother, and her mother are very close, Griff does not fit into this loving unit. He works away from home, but shakes up their home when he returns. Did you feel a strong and immediate dislike for this character, as well?

BECKY Absolutely, there was nothing to like about this hateful

man. I applaud the author for creating such a strong feeling for a character. However, I was a little disappointed that, for the most part, the characters where one dimensional. I like how the brother, Ben, was developed and I connected to him more than with Calli.

Who stole your heart in this story?

PAM I definitely connected to Calli’s brother more than any other

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character. We learn more about him as we follow his memories and concerns while he searches for Calli. He was in such a challenging spot, trying to be the protector while still a young boy. He also regretted normal brotherly behavior as he searched and worried for his sister. He loves his sibling, but sometimes he wanted a little space; sometimes she embarrassed him; sometimes he wanted to appear more grown up. Don’t you feel that these are typical challenges most siblings face?

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to defend both sister and mother. Abuse is a part of this story and although it’s not extremely graphic this may be difficult for some readers. However, it could also provide some interesting discussion for a book club gathering. What are your feelings about Calli’s mother? I am conflicted with this character. At times I was angry at her for not defending her children but on the other hand I understand that it’s not easy to leave, or live in an abusive relationship.

PAM I also had conflicted feelings about Calli’s mother. She

loved her children deeply and tried to create a caring and loving environment. When Griff was home and drinking, she would take her children on adventures that were special to all three. They had a very special bond that did not include him. Do you think this made Calli’s father more angry and violent?

BECKY I love that she tried to make the best out of a terrible situation. I don’t think that he cared whether they were home or not. He was probably glad to have them out of his way. There was one person that he definitely didn’t want his wife to be around, and that is the sheriff. He and Calli dated many years ago. Do you think the investigation suffered, or did it get more attention because of his connection with Calli?

PAM He seemed like the type of person who would give his all to

any case such as this. However, he was certainly personally invested in the case, which made him focus wholly on the details. Griff wasn’t the only one who didn’t want the two around each other.

The sheriff’s wife was very jealous of Calli’s mother and became angry when he worked on the case. This personal struggle made it difficult for him and forced him to choose between his job and his family. How did you feel about this part of the story?

BECKY It gave the story another twist but I could have done without this storyline. I would have preferred more development of the children’s stories. Although the topic of abuse is serious this was a good summer read. Tell me about this interesting book you chose for next month. Did you say that there are three authors?

PAM The Forgotten Room: A Novel is written by three authors,

who also happen to be close friends. Karen White, Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig worked together to create this story of three different women in different eras. They are linked together through mysterious circumstances and we will uncover their secrets in this story.

LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT Extraordinary Lessons from an Ordinary Life – Simple Insights for a Better Life by Mike Jaroch Mike Jaroch shares Extraordinary Lessons from his ordinary life of being a son, brother to 12 siblings, businessman, father, grandfather and humanitarian. His insights are simple, to the point and poignant. Anyone desiring some clarity in the direction of their life will enjoy copondering these life issues with Mike deep inside these chapters.

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