August 2016 Search Parker Magazine

SearchParker.com

AUGUST 2016

Prsrt Std U.S. Postage

PAID Permit 46 Parker, CO

magazine 12760 Stroh Ranch Way, Suite 202 Parker, CO 80134 303-805-9455

ECRWSS

POSTAL PATRON

Tic Do kets To See ug The Pa las ge C 4F Tas or ou De n te t tai of ls y

Win

SEARCHPARKER

AUGUST 2016 1 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 2

SEARCHPARKER AUGUST 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THISMONTH’SFEATURES

AUGUST 2016

11 4 5 7 11 17 19 23

From the Publisher Back to School

27

Experience Parker History - Local - To-Do Events Calendar What’s Going On In Parker Olympic Dreams Foster your little Olympian New Parker Arts Season Check Out What’s Coming The 5th Annual Parker Quest Downtown Parker The Downtown Wine Walk

3 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41

31

Parker Brewfest Calling All Craft Brew Fans Art in the Park Much Creativity At O’Brien Park Don’t Miss the Taste of Douglas County Chat With the Town of Parker’s Community Development Staff Understanding Brain Integration Technique The Bookends Relativity byAntonia Hayes Local Author Spotlight Two Local Books to Check Out Search Parker Dining and Entertainment Guide

SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

magazine

AUGUST 2016 VOLUME 12 ISSUE 8

PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

mike.waid@waidpublishing.com 303-805-9455 xt 700

SALES DIRECTOR JAMY BEATON

jamy@waidpublishing.com 303-805-9455 xt 705

EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE

tiffany@waidpublishing.com

FROMTHEpublisher

Back to School It has started...that time of year where all the families in the area start the scramble to find everything on the school supply list, hit the stores for new clothes to start the year off right and take a moment to ponder “where did the Summer go?”

This annual ritual is one that is met with both excitement and sadness. As a father of two sons, one of which will be a Senior in high school this year, I am dumfounded at how fast time has flown by. I am excited for the new adventures for my boys...excuse me, young men... and what the future holds but at the same time I am sad that they are growing up.

Going to school for the first time was such a right of passage. I can still see my oldest son holding hands with our neighbor’s oldest daughter on the first day of school as they got on the bus together.

His backpack firmly in place and her pig tails flopping back and forth. The start of their education... the growth of their lives as people.

Such an excitement coupled with a palpable nervousness and their willingness to jump in with both feet to become “learners” at school.

Parents also undergo huge changes this time of year. For those whose kids go off to school for the first time it will probably be filled with tears. For others it may be a time to take a big sigh of relief. In either case, emotions will abound.

During this transitional time, I have a challenge for our readers with kids going back to school...start an IMPACT JOURNAL with your kids.

It is real simple, each week write down something they did to impact the world around them. Create a game of it...every day ask them to do one thing to make the world around them a little bit better. At the end of the week, talk with them about which of these things had the biggest impact on the world and write it down in the journal.

It could be something as simple as holding the door open for someone...or perhaps spending a few minutes helping a classmate who is struggling with homework...or introducing themselves to a new kid and making a new friend.

By doing this, not only will you create an incredible keepsake to remember how much your student has contributed to the world, but it will also help teach them the importance of making the world a better place.

I have a feeling that in the process of doing this, each of us parents will probably learn a thing or two from our kids about what it means to truly be compassionate and caring for our community.

Enjoy this “back to school” season and remember to make an impact in our world by doing something everyday to make our community better than it was the day before.

GRAPHIC DESIGN JAMESON HAMSMITH

Search Parker Magazine is published 12 times per year by Waid Publishing (www.

WaidPublishing.com), a division of Mike Waid & Associates, Inc. (www.MikeWaid.com), 12760 Stroh Ranch Way, Suite 202, Parker, CO 80134, 303-805-9455. Search Parker Magazine is available online at www.SearchParker. com. Search Parker Magazines is a trademark of Waid Publishing. All rights reserved. The views, opinions and/or statements made or expressed by individuals and/or entities, are not necessarily reflective of the views and opinions of Waid Publishing. No part of this publication may be reproduced without explicit permission from Search Parker Magazine. Copyright 2016 Search Parker Magazine - All rights Reserved.

WIN TICKETS TO THE r! st cove r Augu nce Festival u o e t sa rea Renais lp to c our he e Colorado y d e e n th kets to ids, we TEST - K 4 pack of tic N O C COVER Win a family R OUR COLO E FESTIVAL NC NAISSA

TASTE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY

How would you like to win FREE tickets to the Taste of Douglas County? It’s easy, just head over to RE searchparker.com and click on the contest tab to find out how you can win! Good Luck!

WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 4

AUGUST 2016

jameson@waidpublishing.com

EXPERIENCEPARKER SEARCHPARKERhistory THE POUPPIRT HOUSE

The Pouppirt House was built in 1918

by William H. O’Brien, Ed Pouppirt’s brother-in-law. It was one of the first homes in the area to use acetylene gas for interior lighting. Ed came to Douglas County around 1901, where he worked for a time on ranches near Parker. He was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, one of seven children of French parents.

He farmed the land until his marriage to Lena Bell Kern in 1904. The Pouppirts were ranchers, farmers and developers.

They eventually acquired 7,000 acres in Douglas and Arapahoe counties, where they ran dairy operations until 1917 and also raised herds of beef cattle.

The Pouppirts developed the Pouppirt Addition to Parker, which was across the

tracks to the north from the Rhode Island House. Their holdings included the 20Mile House property, which they bought in 1917 from Neal Duncan. After Ed died in 1942, Lena donated the land east of the J. S. Parker Cemetery between the cemetery and Parker Road. The Pouppirts are both buried in the J. S. Parker Cemetery. They had no children.

From Mainstreet and Parker Road, head north to Lincoln Avenue. Turn left to Dransfeldt. The Pouppirt House is location about a tenth of a mile down the road on the left.

For more information on Parker’s history visit the Parker Area Historical Society online at www.parkerhistory.org

SEARCHPARKERlocal

AUGUST 2016

RORY’S DINER

Once in a while, a local spot comes along that becomes a community staple. In Downtown Parker, Rory’s Diner recently opened its doors and is quickly winning over guests with excellent food and outstanding service.

Better than being able to order the BlueberryLemon French Toast or Vanilla Streusel Pancakes all day long is the story behind Rory’s Diner, Rory’s Catering and Rory’s Rollin’ Food Truck. All are namesakes of Rory Dean Ivey, nephew of owner Jeff Holland. At just 18 months old Rory was diagnosed with Pleomorphic Rhabdomyosarcoma and spent the next year in treatment. Two days after returning from his Make A Wish trip to Disney in 1999, he passed away, peacefully going while laying on his mother’s chest. To keep his memory alive and help others fight that courageous fight, Jeff not only created his businesses in Rory’s name, but also formed Rory’s Stupid Cancer Foundation, which donates to Children’s Hospital and the Make A Wish Foundation; this is Rory’s legacy.

In this case, supporting local business is doing so much more. Rory’s believes that great food doesn’t have to come at a great price. They want to serve you an amazing meal, in a great atmosphere and in doing so, keep Rory’s legacy going strong.

Rory’s Diner is located in the Victorian Peaks Building – 11020 Pikes Peak Drive. They are open Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Saturday 8am-9pm and Sunday 8am-7pm (summer hours). For more information visit them online at www.rorysdiner.net.

5 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

SEARCHPARKERto-do SAY SO LONG TO SUMMER!

The smell of chlorine and sunblock may still linger, but it’s once again time to check off school supply lists, make sure all the tennis shoes still fit and head out for the So Long to Summer 5K/10K & Family Trek! A Parker staple, this annual event is a great chance to grab your friends, get out and run (or walk) to celebrate the end of summer.

The 5K and 10K races are sanctioned, professionally timed events while the Family Trek is approximately 1.3 miles of nice and easy fun. All registered participants will receive a T-Shirt and a delicious post race pancake breakfast – that alone is worth the walk! For little runners (under 8) who want to get in on the fun, the Huntington Learning Center Kids’ Dash follows the race with no registration necessary. Packet pick up will be August 12th from 5-7pm at the Parker Fieldhouse or on race day beginning at 7am.

This event is held, rain or shine on Saturday, August 13th. For more information, contact Charlie Rhode at 303.805.6304 or email crhode@parkeronline.org. To register, visit www.parkerrec. com.

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 6

PARKEREVENTS

A

ugust 2016

AUGUST 6

15th Annual Pinery Art Show Lakeshore Park – Corner of Lakeshore Drive & Thunderhill Road 10:00am-4:00pm

AUGUST 6

Kids’ TRY-athlon Parker Recreation Center 7:00am parkerrec.com

AUGUST 6

Movies in the Park O’Brien Park 6:00pm11:00pm “Minions” is scheduled to be the August feature – this is a FREE family event. parkerchamber.com

AUGUST 2016

AUGUST 6

Youth Enrichment – Home Alone and First Aid Parker Recreation Center 9:00am-1:00pm This class is designed to prepare children ages 10-14 to be prepared to look after themselves if home alone a couple hours. parkerrec.com 7 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

AUGUST 7

Performance Soccer Skills & Goalies Clinic Parker Fieldhouse All Day parkerrec.com

AUGUST 7

303 Volleyball Basic Skills Clinic Parker Fieldhouse 2:00pm-4:30pm parkerrec.com

AUGUST 13

Lessons & Lemonade and Teen Art Studio Hobby Lobby 9:30am-3:00pm FREE art classes for young artists (grades 4-6 & 7-9) presented by the Parker Artist Guild.

Registration is required: parkerartistsguild.com

AUGUST 15

Smart Kids, Smart Nutrition

by Brooke Ebel, MNT Natural Grocers 10:00am-11:00am Building big brains requires specialized, smart nutrition. Your child’s daily diet can help support healthy attention spans, give them stable energy levels throughout the day, and provide their body with all the important nutrients necessary for a healthy, growing brain. www.naturalgrocers.com

AUGUST 20

Parker Brewfest O’Brien Park 12:00pm-7:00pm parkerbrewfest.com

AUGUST 20

15th Annual Car Show Extreme Auto Repair – 10274 S. Dransfeldt Rd. 9am-1pm Free admission – nonperishable food items, grocery store gift cards and monetary donations for the Parker Task Force will be accepted. www.facebook.com/ ExtremeAutoRepairInc

AUGUST 20 & 22

Omegas Oh My! by Brooke Ebel, MNT Ever wonder what makes Omega-3s so essential to our quality of life? These unique fats found in fish are vital to optimal health and play a key role in brain, heart, weight and joint health. www.naturalgrocers.com

AUGUST 26

Old Town Wine Walk Downtown Parker 5:00pm-8:00pm parkerchamber.com

AUGUST 27 & 28

Art in the Park O’Brien Park parkerartistguild.com

AUGUST 28

FREE Concert in the Park: Bad Candy O’Brien Park 12:00pm Learn more about Bad Candy at www. badcandy.net parkerarts.org

AUGUST 31

PACE Patio Party – Mark Johnson PACE Center Patio 6:00pm-8:00pm This is a first come, first served FREE event! parkerarts.org

AUGUST 27

Women’s Divorce Workshop Southeast Christian Church 8:00am-12:00pm divorceworkshopdenver. com

AUGUST 27

a have t for u o Do y ity even o, s mun ? If com alendar tails to our c event dehing.com lis il ema@waidpub ration y e tiffan nsid o c r fo

WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 8

AUGUST 2016

Saturday Skate Night Parker Fieldhouse 5:30pm-9:00pm parkerrec.com

AUGUST 2016 9 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 10

Olympic Dreams

AUGUST 2016

Every four years a majority of the world gathers to cheer their country’s athletes as they represent in the Summer Olympics. Many of us have always been fascinated with the Olympics. No matter if you are cheering a specific sport or for “Team USA”, we all become part of the “thrill of victory or the agony of defeat.”

I have fond memories of watching the LA Olympics on TV when I was 10 years old. I went out back and dug up a long jump pit so I could practice…knowing that someday I would be representing the USA as a long jumper. I could hear the crowds cheering and feel that gold medal around my neck. Of course, life took me 11 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

a different direction than a career in Track but my love for the Olympics has remained.

As we watch the Olympics this year you may not realize but our youth do have options for training in Olympic sports…even without digging up their parents back yard. We have compiled a list of select clubs and programs in the area that provide training in various Olympic sports. Who knows, perhaps your young athlete will become a gold medal Olympian and all of us can watch them thank you for fostering their dreams of victory! Here’s to bringing home the GOLD for team USA and all those who support them!

ARCHERY

Full Rut Archery 3900 Country Road 174 Parker, CO 80134 303-840-9271 fullrutarchery.com Youth Archery Academy Highlands Ranch, CO 303-522-3183 youtharcheryacademy.net

CYCLING

Modern Market Racing Parker 303-517-0019 6202 Cycling Club Castle Rock 6202cycling.org

FENCING

Fencing Academy of Denver 720-334-3579 Littleton, Parker & Longmont fencingacademyofdenver. com

Christian Cycling Centennial 720-870-3707 christiancycling.com

DIVING

Mile High Dive Club Highlands Ranch & Aurora learntodive.org Nothing But Net 303-921-5301 nbncoaching.com

BOXING

Delgado’s Boxing Gym 2333 Delgany Street Denver, CO 80216 303-432-8994 delgadosgym.com TOS Boxing Gym 3910 South Kalamath Englewood, CO 80110 303-246-8749 tosboxing.com

Altitude Diving Club Denver altitudedivers.com

EQUESTRIAN

The Colorado Horse Park Parker chp.coth.com

SOCCER (FOOTBALL) Colorado Storm Soccer 303-799-0151 coloradostorm.com Real Colorado Soccer 303-694-6882 realcolorado.net

Olympic Rings used with permission

WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 12

AUGUST 2016

BASKETBALL

GYMNASTICS

Momentum Athletic Center 10490 S. Progress Way Parker, CO 80134 720-745-6656 Momentumathleticcenter.com Castle Rock School of Gymnastics 720-733-3687 crsgym.com

TAEKWONDO

Victory Taekwondo Center Parker 720-876-8501 parkertkd.com Kim & Cam’s Taekwondo Parker 303-994-3376 kctkd.com Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Lone Tree 720-891-9497 tigerrockmartialarts.com Han Lee’s Taekwondo Academy Castle Rock 303-814-9300 hanleetaekwondoacademy. com

TENNIS JUDO

Dragon Heart Martial Arts Parker 720-989-1882 fightback360.com Denver Judo 719 Mariposa St Denver, CO 80204 303-591-9563 denverjudo.com

SWIMMING

AUGUST 2016

SwimTLC swimtlc.com

Aces Swim Club 303-741-1733 acesswimclub.com Colorado Stars teamunify.com 13 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

Parker Tennis 720-979-6880 Drop Shots Tennis Lone Tree 720-447-3722 Douglas County Tennis Castle Rock 720-979-6880 douglascountytennis.com

WRESTLING

Cronus Wrestling Club Parker 720-935-3007 EPR Mavericks Parker 303-335-8949 Grind Wrestling Club Castle Rock 319-241-5630 Highlands Ranch Wrestling Club Lone Tree 303-263-7880

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 14

AUGUST 2016 15 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 16

Parker Arts Announces Its 2016-2017 Season Line-Up

AUGUST 2016

Parker Arts just announced their new season line-up featuring artists and performers from around town, across the nation and all over the world. Concerts like Grammy-winning country singer Wynnona Judd and her band The Big Noise along with the rhythmic fusion behind hit song “Send Me On My Way,” Rusted Root will perform on the PACE Center Main Stage. For theatre lovers, Monty Python’s “SPAMALOT” and Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” are on the playbill among other favorites.

Families can expect plenty of shows and events to take the little ones to, with everything from the crazy-haired, comedic drummers of BAM Percussion to the magic and illusions of award winning magician, Mike Super! Parents looking for affordable and relatively short performances will enjoy the Family Discovery Series! Give your kids a taste of all that is great about the arts with fascinating programs like Bat Encounters and the fun and engaging music of Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Band. A lifetime of enjoying the arts starts one Discovery at a time!

With the new season comes a variety of new and exciting experiences!

Parker Arts has organized these 17 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

experiences into series so you can find the “playlist of performances” that interests you the most.

Looking for a classy evening on Mainstreet? Their Friday Night Jazz Series is ideal for connoisseurs of music that pairs well with fedoras and high heels.

Featuring some of Colorado’s finest Jazz musicians, these Friday-night jam sessions are a perfect opportunity for jazz lovers to enjoy an evening out with friends.

Do a few drinks and laughter sound like ingredients for your kind of night? The Comedy & Cocktails Series is a great way to spend time with friends and loved ones who believe laughter is the best medicine.

Are you the unflinching, adventurous type and love discovering new music?

Check out the Uncharted Music Series featuring artists and bands from offthe-beaten path! Discover the music of emerging talent, obscure genres, and sounds that are fresh and new to you. It’s time to break the routine and explore uncharted territory.

Parker Arts’ 5th Season is just getting started and there is much more on the way, visit ParkerArts.org for tickets and more information.

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 18

5th Annual Parker Quest Is Coming!

How well do you know Parker? Do you know that before Douglas County Libraries in Parker was moved to its current location in the former Crossroads Bowling Lanes, it was in a freestanding building on Mainstreet? And that the books were housed in the Ruth Memorial Chapel before that? Do you know where the new library—opening in September—is located?

Test your Parker history IQ by answering these and other interesting questions during Parker Quest, a scavenger-hunt-style event on Saturday, August 27th, from 9-11 a.m.

Families, teams and individuals will enjoy an activity-filled walking tour of downtown Parker while exploring the town’s colorful history, culture and heritage.

This annual Quest brings long-time residents and newcomers together to participate in fun activities and learn more about the community. This year, the journey begins (and ends) at the Schoolhouse, 19650 E. Mainstreet, where you’ll receive a passport of clues. Solve each clue to find the next location, making your way through places of interest scattered around downtown Parker. It’s an entertaining way to get to know all about Parker’s past—and future!

AUGUST 2016

The Quest is a partnership between the Town of Parker, Parker Area

19 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

Historical Society, Parker Arts, and Douglas County Libraries.

To register for this free event, visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org or call 303-791-7323.

For more information on Parker’s history, visit parkerhistory.org.

Douglas County Libraries is a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning.

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 20

AUGUST 2016 21 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 22

THIS SECTION IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ALLIANCE AND ITS DOWNTOWN PARKER MEMBER BUSINESSES

WINE WALK Downtown - A Parker Chamber

of Commerce Community Event Grab some friends and head to Downtown Parker on Friday August 26th for the Parker Chamber of Commerce Downtown Wine Walk. For $15 you can stroll the picturesque environment of Downtown Parker with a special wine glass which gives you 1oz samples of wine at participating businesses. Make sure you bring your ID as you will need to have your age checked, just to make sure

August’s Featured Downtown Businesses Deep Space 11020 S. Pikes Peak Dr. #50 Parker, CO 80138 720-675-7932 deepspace.me

Deep Space is Parker’s premier workspace facility. The event venue is home to full-service banquets, wedding receptions, parties, meetings and more. They have a theatre with seating for over 150 people that is home to wonderful holiday shows and hilarious comedy shows in addition to other independent productions.

Vines 19501 E Mainstreet (303) 736-8463 vineswinebar.com

AUGUST 2016

Gather with friends or just get away – enjoy this neighborhood Parker wine bar that celebrates the food, wine and culture of the wine country!

Bonne’ Bella Boutique 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive Parker, CO 80138 720-851-9350 bonnebellaboutique.com

Bonne Bellas is Parker’s most unique boutique. They carry handmade jewelery, new boutique and shabby chic home decor and incredible fashions.

23 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

you are of legal drinking age.

The Wine Walk starts at 5pm and runs to 8pm. You will want to come early as this event fills up fast.

Ticket sales are available at the Parker Chamber offices and end at 7pm. While enjoying the walk be sure and shop a little at our local Downtown Parker businesses. With a wide variety of unique

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT 1 Deep Space Workplace & Event Center 2 PACE Center and The Schoolhouse 31 Blue Talon Photography

deepspace.me parkerarts.org bluetalonfoto.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE 3 elev. 5900 4 Fika Coffee House 5 Indochine Cuisine 6 Las Delicias 7 Nomelie Cupcakes 8 Parker Garage 9 Swirls Frozen yogurt 10 The Tailgate Tavern & Grill 12 Vines Wine Bar

elev5900.com fikacoffeehouse.com indochine-cuisine.com lasdelicias.us facebook.com/nomeliecupcakes parkergarage.com facebook.com/SwirlsParker tailgatetavern.com vineswinebar.com

HEALTH & BEAUTY 11 Wolf Chiropractic 13 All EyesOn U, LLC 14 Seven Seas HAIR Salon 28 Me Me Me Salon 32 Parker Day & Med Spa

wolfchiro.com alleyesonu.skincaretherapy.net sevenseasHAIRsalon.com mememeonmain.com ParkerMedSpa.com

SERVICES 15 Debbie Lewis Properties 16 Farmers Insurance 17 Mango Mortgage 18 Osgood Team Real Estate 19 Travel Leaders 29 Parker Area Chamber/Visitors Center 30 Staffing with Bliss 33 Monograms by KK 34 JTS Real Estate

DebbieLewisProperties.com farmersagent.com/pcarter3 mangomtg.com osgoodteam.com/ travelleaders.com/parker parkerchamber.com staffingwithbliss.com monogramsbykk.com jtsrealestate.com

SHOPPING 20 Beautiful Art Picture Framing, Inc. 21 Bonne’ Bella Boutique 22 Fruits of our Spirit 23 Mainstreet Flower Market 24 Mainstreet General Store 25 Parker Panache 26 Pinetree Jewelers 27 Victoria Marie Jewelers

BeautifulArtPictureFraming.com www.BonneBella.net fruitsofourspirit.com mainstreetflower.com mainstreetgeneralstore.com parkerpanache.com pinetreejewlers.com Vmjewelers. com

local businesses you will surely find something cool to buy.

For more information on the Downtown Wine Walk visit the Parker Chamber of Commerce online at parkerchamber.com.

While this event is open to all please note that wine is only available to those over 21 years of age.

After the event, stop by any of the great local restaurants who call Parker home and enjoy dinner with friends or perhaps a dessert...or two.

PARKER COLORADO

DOWNTOWN

For more info on the Downtown Business Alliance, call 303-378-6864 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 24

AUGUST 2016

BUSINESS ALLIANCE

AUGUST 2016

$35 OFF

25 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 26

IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR BREW ON! INCLUDING LOCAL PARKER CRAFT BREWERS

AT THE PARKER BREWFEST AUGUST 20TH

• Barnett and Son Brewing • Elk Mountain Brewing • Hall Brewing

AUGUST 2016

P

During the Parker Brew Fest, two sessions will be available.

The first session runs from noon to 3pm with the second A session starting R KE at 4pm and ending at 7pm.

R Each session is limited to only 1,000 attendees so make sure you get your tickets online early as to not miss all the fun.

Each attendee will receive a 2-ounce glass to roam the park and taste some of Colorado’s 27 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

finest Craft Beers. In addition to the incredible liquid enjoyment, a variety of food trucks will be on hand adjacent to the park for your eating pleasure. Admission tickets are only $35 per person for general admission or you could go “big time” and purchase a VIP ticket for $50. Your VIP ticket gives you “front of the line” privileges throughout the fest.

With 25 of the best local area craft brewers on hand, you won’t want TM to miss this great local community event. The Parker Brewfest is a fundraising event D A of the Cherry Creek Valley R O L CO Rotary Club of Parker and all net proceeds will be donated to local charities.

O

Are you a connoisseur of craft beer? Do your friends compliment you on your extensive knowledge or beer? Do you simply like to enjoy a cold, frosty adult beverage from time to time? No matter if you are a seasoned craft beer taster or a new beer drinker, the 2016 Parker Brewfest is where you will want to be. Join other fans of the brew on August 20th at O’Brien Park in beautiful downtown Parker.

For a complete list of all craft brewers who will be in attendance and to buy tickets online visit parkerbrewfest.com.

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 28

ArtPark in the

AUGUST 2016

August 26th & 27th O’Brien Park Downtown Parker

Henry David Thoreau once said, “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.”

Well, prepare to have your imagination sparked at the 15th Annual Art in the Park Festival presented by the Parker Artists Guild in Downtown Parker. The weekend of August 26th & 27th, the Parker Artists Guild will transform O’Brien Park into a sea of amazing works by over 75 local painters, photographers, potters, jewelers, glass, wood and metal artisans. This Town of Parker tradition will not only include incredible pieces of art that you can purchase to take home and enjoy but also live music by Bad Candy, Saturday and Sunday from 12-2, and an Imagination Station for budding young artists to create works of wonder of their very own. Art in the Park also has some wonderful food coming this year. Patronize their food vendors or visit our sponsors that you can find on the program map. This is a FREE familyfriendly event that you won’t want to miss. Each year Art in the Park features a famous artist on a t-shirt. Last year’s theme was Pop art; this year they have done a twist on a classical piece, the David, the sculpture masterpiece by Michelangelo. Be sure to stop by the Information Booth to pick up one of 29 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

these fun shirts for just $15. Retuning this year will be PAG’s Demonstration Tent where several of guild artists will be showing painting skills, throwing pottery, sculpting in clay and demonstrating other fine art skills. Demos will be both days at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm.

The Parker Artists Guild Art in the Park Festival will run Saturday, August 27th from 10am-5pm and Sunday, August 28th from 10am-4pm.

Since its formation in 2001, the Parker Artists Guild’s mission has been to advance the development of fine arts in the community. In addition to spectacular events like Art in the Park, the PAG offers instructional demonstrations, workshops such as Lessons and Lemonade and other opportunities to promote all forms of fine art. Members of the Parker Artist Guild, a registered 501c(3) non-profit organization, include artists from all over the south metro area including Parker, Castle Rock, Aurora, Highlands Ranch, and other areas of Douglas and Elbert Counties.

For more information about PAG, Art in the Park or any other PAG events, visit www.parkerartistsguild.com

2016 PARKER ARTS SEASON LINE-UP PRESENTED BY

SEPT. 3 Family Discovery Series: Rhythm A Multicultural Experience SEPT. 16 Friday Night Jazz: The Great Ladies of Jazz SEPT. 17 Comedy & Cocktails

NOV. 5 The Uncharted Series: Storytellers A Night in Nashville with Byron Hill

SEPT. 17 The Uncharted Series: SHEL

NOV. 9 Super Scientific Circus NOV.11-20 The Diary of Anne Frank

OCT. 20 Family Discovery Series: Bat Encounters

NOV.12 The Manhattan Transfer & Take 6 present “The Summit”

OCT. 21 Friday Night Jazz: Brazilian and Latin Favorites

NOV. 13 Rusted Root

Oct. 22 Comedy & Cocktails OCT. 22-23 Wonderbound: A Gothic Folktale OCT. 27 Rock The Presidents OCT. 28 PACE 5-year Anniversary with Wayne Brady OCT. 29 PSO: Dvořák’s New World Symphony and Other Romantic Selections NOV. 4 BAM Percussion: The Blue Barrel Show

NOV. 18 Wynonna and The Big Noise NOV. 26 The Bluzinators presents The Blues Brother’s Bootleg Road Show DEC. 2-4 A Classic Parker Holiday DEC. 9 Mike Super - Magic & Illusion DEC. 10 The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) DEC. 15-18 The Nutcracker of Parker

BUY TICKETS AT WWW.PARKERARTS.ORG OR CALL THE BOX OFFICE 303.805.6800 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 30

AUGUST 2016

SEPT. 30 – Monty Python’s SPAMALOT OCT. 16

Taste

of Douglas County

August 18, 2016 | 5-8pm | Douglas County Events Center The CenturyLink Taste of Douglas County, the largest premier food tasting event in Douglas County, will be held Thursday, August 18, 2016.

Hours of the event are 5-8 PM at the Douglas County Events Center on the grounds of the Douglas County Fair in Castle Rock. This beautiful indoor, air conditioned facility offers the perfect setting for this type of event. It also offers plenty of free parking.

AUGUST 2016

“The Taste” will once again offer food samplings from some of the area’s finest food service establishments. Join the Viewhouse in Centennial, Old Stone Church, Outback Steak-

31 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

house, John Holly’s Asian Bistro, Pegasus, Black Eyed Pea, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, B & B Cafe, India’s Castle, Casa Caliente Mexican Restaurant, Southern Hospitality Barbecue, Crave Real Burgers, and other area favorites. Approximately 50 food service establishments, big and small, casual and fine dining, participate.

BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR: See some of the top chefs in the county compete in a cooking competition. Judges will award a first, second, and third place trophy. Some of the participants will include previous winner Jeff Richard from Crave Real Burgers, Mike Hernandez from

Blue Nectar Innovative Mexican Grill, Chef Jeff Gebott from Southern Hospitality, A.J. Doonan from Papa Bear Catering, and Jose Guerrero from Viewhouse. Judges include Teresa Farney, food editor of the Colorado Springs Gazette, and other local celebrities.

There will also be a display of new HarleyDavidson motorcycles from Rocky Mountain H-D, and the 2017 Chevrolets from Medved Autoplex.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tasteofdouglascounty.com.

Join us at the 15th Annual

CAR SHOW

Saturday, August 20 9am - 1pm

Awesome cars, great food, and deep discounts on future auto repair and services!

Free Event! RSVP and follow the fun at facebook.com/ExtremeAutoRepairInc

303-841-1071 | ExtremeAutoRepair.com 10274 S. Dransfeldt Rd., Parker, CO 00

No hidden fees. Expires 09/30/16 *HUUV[ IL JVTIPULK ^P[O V[OLY VɈLYZ 4\Z[ WYLZLU[ JV\WVU

$1699 Oil Change

Deluxe Quality Synthetic Blend Oil

7S\Z [H_ .HZ LUNPULZ VUS` No hidden fees. Expires 09/30/16 9LN\SHYS` :VTL TVKLSZ TH` IL OPNOLY *HUUV[ IL JVTIPULK ^P[O V[OLY VɈLYZ 4\Z[ WYLZLU[ JV\WVU

AUGUST 2016

$100 OFF $500

Repairs over

WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 32

Community Invited to Chat

with Community

Development

Staff at Quarterly

AUGUST 2016

Open Houses

33 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

To encourage community conversation, the Town of Parker Community Development Department is introducing quarterly Community Open House events, the first of which will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Community Open House will be held in the Pikes Peak Community Room in Parker Town Hall, located at 20120 E. Mainstreet.

The purpose of the Open House is to encourage conversation among residents and staff about community development issues in Parker including ensuring safe, quality construction; planning for growth and development; promoting quality of life and supporting the Town’s vision for the future. There will be a brief presentation, but the Open House is intended to be informal and offer the opportunity for conversation about subjects of interest to residents. Please join us to discuss our community, how it is evolving and the many exciting initiatives that the Town is pursuing. Light refreshments will be served.

The Community Development Open House is a regular event that will be held quarterly at Parker Town Hall. The next Open House will be held in October at a date to be announced in the near future. Staff welcomes suggestions for topics to be discussed at the Open House and these may be submitted to the Community Development Department at Planning@ parkeronline.org.

meDicAl SurgicAl routine viSioncAreSPeciAliStS.com highlAnDS rAnch 303-794-2433 200 w. county line rD., Suite 150 highlAnDS rAnch, co 80129

Downtown Denver 303-298-9410 1050 17th Street, Suite A110 Denver, co 80265

lAkewooD 303-935-2020 2766 S wADSworth BlvD. lAkewooD, co 80227

PArker Now AcceptiNg New pAtieNts 303-841-8243 10521 S PArker rD. PArker, co 80134

AUGUST 2016

AurorA 303-369-1020 1550 S. PotomAc St., Suite 155 AurorA, co 80012

WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 34

Do you know anyone who daydreams excessively, has trouble reading or comprehending, cannot complete tasks or who simply lacks motivation in school or life? Are they frustrated, struggling or simply acting out and you don’t know why?

The problem could be a learning disability.

Your brain is an amazing and complex system whose function can be compromised by a wide range of stressors, emotional trauma, genetics, physical injury or environmental factors which are all capable of reducing the brains ability to operate optimally and efficiently. Depending on the level of stress and the individual’s reaction to it, the brain may produce blockages of blood flow that would result in loss of organization and synchronization or brain function.

UNDERSTANDING

BRAIN INTEGRATION TECHNIQUE

AUGUST 2016

By Sue Preston BIT Therapist Sue@bitworksintegration.com

35 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

This leads to diagnoses of ADD, ADHD and Dyslexia as well as a host of other learning difficulties.

Medication is most often prescribed in these cases but cannot correct the problems. Medication serves to reduce agitation and provide a bit more mental stamina during the day but generally doesn’t improve attention span or memory. Not finding a good fit or side effects often force parents to look for an alternative solution.

There are many things out there to try and improve your brain function but most come with a very high cost, a lengthy treatment protocol or a host of exercises. And nothing can claim to open up blockages like Brain Integration Technique or BIT. BIT understands that it is not about intelligence it is about access; access to ALL of your brain function. Brain Integration Technique clears the paths and resets the timing of the brain, so what comes in through your eyes and ears travels to the correct part of the brain for processing. A completely integrated brain allows you to be successful in school, enjoy reading, liberation from labels and being a productive member of society. And Brain Integration Technique is a permanent solution. BIT works for students who struggle with things like test anxiety, impulsivity, or behavior problems relating to learning difficulties. It also can help athletes with hand-eye coordination and balance and concentration and even adults who have issues with organizational skills, focus, eye strain, memory issues or anxiety.

Considering Brain Integration Technique may be the missing piece of the puzzle you have been trying to complete.

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 36

THEBOOKENDS

with Pam & Becky

Relativity

By Antonia Hayes Ethan is a brilliant young man with an intense interest in physics and astronomy. Although intelligent and mature, he struggles at connecting with his peers and is a bit of a loner. His mother Claire, has been raising him on her own and has sacrificed much to create a loving but protected world for him. His father has been absent from his life but Ethan’s curiosity is beginning to grow and he wants to know more about this man. Her carefully constructed life is about to tumble when Ethan gets sick and she is forced to confront secrets that have been buried for years.

BECKY At first glance this book might look like it is for a science

enthusiast. Do you think that you have to love physics or astronomy to enjoy this story?

PAM I don’t think it is necessary to enjoy and engage in the story.

However, it certainly enhances the details of the tale (I am speaking from personal experience as I do love physics and astronomy!). The author drew me into the book right away. Did you find this to be true for you, as well?

BECKY I would never claim to love physics or astronomy but this story did pull me in quickly. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the way this story developed. Ethan was delightfully written and stole my heart right away. He is considered a savant but was easy to relate to. What did you think about this precocious young boy?

PAM I was also drawn to him from the beginning of the story. I agree with you, Becky; he was easy to relate to as we follow him through his daily routines, adventures, and discoveries. Ethan is being raised by his mother, a retired ballerina. What were your thoughts about this complex character?

BECKY I like the way this character was developed. As I read I felt

AUGUST 2016

like she was someone that I would be friends with and I applaud her commitment to be a great mom, but I did get angry with her later in the story. Claire’s relationship, or lack thereof, with Ethan’s father, and his family hit a nerve for me. For very different reasons, I grew up without my father in the picture but his family was an important part of my life so it ruffled my feathers. Claire has severed all ties with the whole family. However, now that Ethan is twelve there are questions that he wants answered and he would like to know more about his father. What did you think of this fractured relationship?

separation from the whole family especially Ethan’s grandfather.

Clever Ethan also attempts to make a time machine to learn more about his history. What did you think about this addition to the story?

PAM I loved this aspect of the story, as it captured the type of thinking (with no limits) often seen in children. Ethan was so sure that he would be able to create a time machine to go back into his past and he lost no time in implementing his plan. He had spent some time in the hospital, where he had become fast friends with his roommate. She was a regular in the hospital, as she experienced frequent seizures. She was just what the doctor ordered for Ethan at this point in his life. He struggled to make friends and his one true friend had recently succumbed to peer pressure and alienated Ethan. Did you love this new friend?

BECKY She was a darling addition to this story. Although a

fairly small character she had a large impact on Ethan’s journey.

I was left wanting to know more about this little lady. I love that the author included the harsh reality of not being accepted by peers and the weight of an illness while you are young. That type of writing gave depth to the characters. There is a layer to this story that we won’t discuss as it would be better to put the pieces together as you read. I mention this only to highlight that this story would give a book club some interesting topics to discuss. The author based this story on some of her own experiences and maybe that is why it has such a good flow. I enjoyed this book and have recommended it to others. Would you be interested in another story by this first time author?

PAM I completely understood Claire’s reasons behind separating Ethan from his father and his family. However, as Ethan got older, he had many questions about his father and his past. He became more desperate to find answers to these questions, but Claire wanted to keep the past buried and keep Ethan away from the family. Ethan was determined to learn about his father and was able to find clues as he searched their home and his mother’s phone. Did you expect Ethan to follow his leads? Would you have done the same?

PAM I would be very interested in another story by this author. I was drawn into the story immediately and absolutely loved the science component! We will continue this theme of mothers and the children they love as we read We Never Asked for Wings by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Letty Espinosa must learn to be a mother to her children after many years of being a bystander in their lives. Will she be able to make this transition? Join us to find out!

BECKY Ethan had a significant clue fall into his lap so I wasn’t surprised that he continued his search. I didn’t have that much curiosity about my father because of my relationships with the rest of his family. Maybe that’s why I didn’t like her choice to create

A special thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for an advanced copy of Relativity in exchange for an honest review.

37 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 38

LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT MR. ELEPHANT’S RIO TOUR

Written by Janie Dullard Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk Mr. Elephant is an unusual elephant. For one thing, he has a job – as a tour guide! Come along as Mr. Elephant guides young readers on a fascinating tour of Rio de Janeiro. With the help of his famous yellow umbrella, he’ll introduce you to the culture, traditions and iconic landmarks of the Marvelous City.

Mr. Elephant’s Rio Tour is a fun way for children (and their parents) to explore the fascinating city that will be hosting the world for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Kids will enjoy the colorful illustrations of places and animals, while parents and teachers will love the opportunity to introduce fun facts about Brazil. As a bonus, when the Olympics come to Rio, kids will be excited to recognize the different places they’ve already learned about in the book.

To purchase Mr. Elephant’s Rio Tour, visit www.YellowUmbrellaTours.com

CAN YOU FIX SAM’S TOE?

AUGUST 2016

By Swarna Shiv Sam’s family lives in a very friendly neighborhood.

And that’s a good thing, too! For one day, while Sam plays hopscotch in her favorite flats, her shoe falls off and she lands right on her toe! It hurts so much! It’s time to head off to visit the neighbors to discover who can help Sam’s toe!

There must be someone very special who knows all about how to heal a toe. But who could it be?

Join Sam, a curious little girl with a hurt toe, as she ventures through her neighborhood with her mother in search of just the right someone who can fix her toe!

Can You Fix Sam’s Toe is available online at barnesandnoble.com 39 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 40

P A RKE R R E S TA U R AN T & EN T ER T A I N MEN T GU I DE

~ 41 ~

P A RKE R R E S TA U R AN T & EN T ER T A I N MEN T GU I DE

~ 42 ~

P A RKE R R E S TA U R AN T & EN T ER T A I N MEN T GU I DE

~ 43 ~

P A RKE R R E S TA U R AN T & EN T ER T A I N MEN T GU I DE

~ 44 ~

P A RKE R R E S TA U R AN T & EN T ER T A I N MEN T GU I DE NOW SERVING the coldest beer in Parker with 12 ice cold beers on tap with daily happy hours!

Catering now available

BEST PLACE FOR MLB BASEBALL IN PARKER

Two 10 ft HDTV projection screens • Six Large HD TVs Happy Hour everyday from 3pm to 7pm The Best Place in Parker for Cold Beer, Pizza & Sports on T.V!

Daily Lunch Specials from only $6.99

$3 OFF Any Large Pizza

Expires 9-5-16 One pizza per coupon. Valid in Parker only

Buy One, Get Second

Half Off Expires 9-5-16 One pizza per coupon Valid in Parker only

303-220-7422

www.lilriccispizza.com

16526 Keystone Blvd. Parker, CO 80134

~ 45 ~

AUGUST 2016 WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 46