June 2017 Search Parker Magazine

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Experience Parker Douglas County Outdoors Colorado Renaissance Festival Father’s Day Gifts Camp DCL Gameday PLUS much more

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Parker Events Calendar See what’s happening around town!

Experience Parker to-do, local, where in town?

Parker Days Summer fun is here!

Douglas County Outdoors Recreational opportunities in DougCo The Colorado Renaissance Festival Thy festivities shall commence!

Camp DCL Fun kids camps this summer.

Happy Father’s Day Great gifts for Dad! Get to Know Gameday Parker’s own Gameday baseball DC Libraries Readers @ Play Summer Reading Program is a carnival for the mind!

The Bookends The Second Mrs. Hockaday Local Author Spotlight Two great books from local authors

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JUNE 2017 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 6 PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

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SALES DIRECTOR JAMY BEATON

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EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE

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GRAPHIC DESIGN JAMESON HAMSMITH

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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 2017 Search Parker Magazine - All rights Reserved.

PARKEREVENTS

June 2017 SUNDAYS IN JUNE

Parker Farmer’s Market 8:00am-1:00pm Mainstreet – Downtown Parker For more information, email williamsfamilymarkets@gmail.com

MONDAYS AT 6PM & SATURDAYS AT 8AM Social Runs – Run, Walk or Jog Meet in front of RNK Running www.RNKrunning.com

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Discovery Park Concert Series – Tunisia Discovery Park 6:00pm-8:00pm parkerarts.org

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Fabulous First Friday Under the Lights Artwalk Start your walk with FREE Wine Tasting at Vines from 4-5pm Mainstreet from Victorian Drive to Pikes Peak 5:00pm-8:00pm www.ParkerCreativeDistrict.org

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Arabian Horse Day The Colorado Horse Park 11:30am-3:30pm www.arabianhorses.org/arabianhorseday

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Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek Tallman Meadow Park 8:00am parkerrec.com/1958/Cattle-Crossing-5KFamily-Fun-Trek

Do you have a community event you would like listed here? If so, email the details to tiffany@waidpublishing.com for consideration.

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The Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center Open House Harmony Equine Center – 5540 E. HWY 86, just west of Franktown 10:00am-3:00pm ddfl.org/open-house

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Lessons and Lemonade Intuitive Painting with Acrylics with Toni Brock Hobby Lobby 9:30am & 11:15am To register for this FREE class, go to parkerartistsguild.com/youth-workshops

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Parker Town Council Study Session Pikes Peak Community Room – Parker Town Hall 5:30pm parkeronline.org/AgendaCenter/Town-CouncilRegular-Meetings-1

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What the Hail is Up with Colorado Weather with Meterologist Chris Spears Parker Library 7:00pm-8:00pm dcl.org

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Grow Community Center’s FREE Kria Yoga in the Park O’Brien Park 9:30am-10:30am GrowCommunityCenter.org

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

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Healthy Cooking Demonstration – Sweet Treats and Drinks Parker Recreation Center 10:00-11:00am parkerrec.com

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library – Scavenger Hunt For children 8-12 and their families Parker Library 6:00pm, 6:25pm & 6:50pm dcl.org

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PARKER DAYS Mainstreet in Downtown Parker All Day parkerdaysfestival.com

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Planning Commission Meeting Parker Town Hall 7:00pm parkeronline.org/119/Planning-Commission

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Active Aging Adults – Morning Social Club Parker Recreation Center 8:00am-9:15am parkerrec.com

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Discovery Park Concert Series – Hazel Miller Discovery Park 6:00pm-8:00pm parkerarts.org

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Downtown Wine Walk Downtown Parker 5:30pm-8:00pm www.parkerchamber.com

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Ready, Set, Run! Begins Parker Recreation Center 8:00am-9:00am parkerrec.com

Play! LEGO Amusement Park Parker Library 1:30pm & 3:00pm dcl.org

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NBN Basketball Summer Kickoff Camp Parker Fieldhouse 9:00am-4:00pm parkerrec.com Parker Town Council Meeting Council Chambers, Parker Town Hall 7:00pm To view Town Council Agendas and Meeting Minutes, go to parkeronline.org/AgendaCenter/ Town-Council-Regular-Meetings-1

Women’s Self-Defense Seminar Grow Community Center-10355 S Progress Way, Parker 2:00pm-4:00pm GrowCommunityCenter.org

Discovery Park Concert Series – Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts Discovery Park 6:00pm-8:00pm parkerarts.org Improv, Sketch and Stand Up *This is a PG-13 show Deep Space Theater – 11020 Pikes Peak Drive House Opens at 6pm – Show starts at 7pm, Bar open until 11pm For tickets, go to www.deepspace.me/comedy

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Halau Kalama presents: “The Fire of the Ocean” PACE Center 7:00pm parkerarts.org

Movies in the Park – “Sing” O’Brien Park 6:00pm-11:00pm www.parkerchamber.com Youth Enrichment: Babysitting Class Parker Recreation Center 9:00am-3:00pm parkerrec.com

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Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy Begins 9:00am-4:00pm Parker Fieldhouse parkerrec.com

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Teen Library Council Parker Library 6:30pm dcl.org

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Bike to Work Day Cherry Creek Tail/E470 Underpass 6:30am-9:00am www.parkeronline.org/170/Bike-to-Work-Day

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Discovery Park Concert Series – That Eighties Band Discovery Park 6:00pm-8:00pm parkerarts.org

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Beginners Yoga Workshop; Anatomy and Alignment Parker Recreation Center 5:30pm-7:15pm parkerrec.com

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EXPERIENCEPARKER WINE WALK They say that walking is one of the best things you can do for your health – well if that’s the case then Downtown Parker’s Annual Wine Walks must be one of the best things you can do for your health AND happiness!

Beginning in May, the Parker Chamber hosts a monthly Wine Walk Downtown, from 5:00pm8:00pm. Grab a group of friends and come out to enjoy wine samples provided by Parker Area Chamber merchants, all while taking a little walking tour of our amazing Downtown businesses and learning more about what they all have to offer.

older only.) Ticket sales close at 7:00pm. With your ticket you’ll receive 10 1 oz samples, a wine glass and a wine walk map of participating merchants.

Be sure to circle June 23rd on your calendar for this month’s Wine Walk and enjoy all Downtown Parker has to offer!

For more information, go to www.parkerchamber.com

Tickets for the event are $15 (for those 21 and

BURN BOOTCAMP With school out and summer in full swing, most moms are busy coordinating camps, activities, time at the pool and maybe even working out a summer vacation. Often, carving out a little time for you is seemingly impossible. Your kids aren’t the only ones who benefit from staying active, YOU can mix up your routine (or finally get into a routine) at Burn Bootcamp! Burn focuses on building a community focused on positivity, encouragement and motivation. Train with ELITE, certified trainers and learn how to balance your hormones through whole food nutrition – after all, you can’t out train a bad diet. Best of all? Burn Bootcamp offers FREE CHILDCARE for classes during 6 different

camp times Monday-Friday! It’s as easy as going online to check out all they have to offer and clicking on the link for your FREE 14 Day Test Drive at Burn Bootcamp. Really the only thing you have to lose is inches.

Burn Bootcamp is conveniently located at 12840 Stroh Ranch Ct. #103 – To learn more or start your FREE Test Drive, go to burnbootcamp.com/parker-co call 303.827.8622 or Email parker@burnbootcamp.com

A MONTHLY SCAVENGER HUNT FIND & WIN!!!

Would you like a $100 gift certificate to Trappers Chop House? Look through the magnifying glass and simply guess correctly where in Parker this is. We will randomly draw a winner from all correct entries! Enter online at SearchParker.com - GOOD LUCK!

LAST MONTH’S HUNT ANSWER

If you recognized the welcome sign in last month’s clue, then you’ve likely enjoyed Fika.

Fika, which loosely translated from Swedish, means “to meet over coffee,” is one of Parker’s local treasures. You can settle in a comfy chair with your book and a fantastic cup of coffee in a quiet corner or take advantage of the patio seating for some great people watching at

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the Mainstreet location. Or, pick the perfect spot on the wrap around patio at the Idyllwilde location to enjoy a little more peace and quiet. Guests are encouraged to actually linger a bit and enjoy their coffee and conversation. Fika proudly serves fair trade Kaladi Coffee and sells fresh beans if you want to brew your own at home. If coffee isn’t “your cup of tea” you can choose from an extensive selection of organic and herbal teas from Two Leaves Tea Company and numerous Torani syrups to create a delicious Italian soda. Fika on Mainstreet is located at 19559 East Mainstreet, open Monday-Sunday 6am-10pm - Fika at Idyllwilde is located at 22040 East Idyllwilde Drive, open Monday-Sunday 6am-8pm fikacoffeehouse.com

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or a couple of days and night each summer, Downtown Parker is transformed into the biggest of playgrounds for the young and young at heart. Parker Days is coming to town and bringing with it pulse pounding rides, exciting midway games, world class entertainment, amazing food and much, much more! Starting with the sneak peek the night of June 8th, this year’s Parker Days Festival is bound to be the best yet! It’s the perfect family weekend, and it gets kicked off with a rockin’ concert Thursday night, headlined by Bret Michaels.

The music continues throughout the weekend on the Main Stage, Pikes Peak Stage and Community Stage.

Performance schedules can be found at parkerdaysfestival.com.

Friday, the festival is open from 5pm-Midnight and then picks right back up Saturday morning at 9am.

The beloved Parker Days Parade begins at 10:00am and this year’s “Rock and Roll” themed parade will feature high school marching bands, clowns, horses, floats, and for the first time ever, the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales! To get a good spot to enjoy the parade, which runs along Mainstreet and Victorian Drive, it’s suggested that you get there early to find your perfect spot to enjoy it. The parade runs all along Victorian Drive, so if Mainstreet gets too crowded, you may find better viewing along Victorian Drive.

If you’ve never been to Parker Days, you’ll be amazed at all there is to do and see! For the little ones, there is a Petting Zoo open all three days of the festival, Face Painting (Friday 5pm-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sunday 9am-7pm), an inflatable race track, buskers all along Mainstreet, water balls and bounce houses. Water balls and bounces houses do have a cost associate with use; tickets are available on site.

“Big Kids” will have plenty of fun as well. Hit up rides including the Kamikaze, the Sizzler, the Himalaya and the Freak Out or test your nerves in the Haunted Mansion.

Maybe the Fire Ball or the Super Shot is more your speed? Whatever thrills you’re seeking, you’ll find them on the 20+ different rides at Parker Days. For safety reasons, bare feet, flip flops and guests with casts are NOT permitted on carnival rides.

Sunday, there’s tons of free fun, starting with the annual Pancake Breakfast from 8-10am at the Main Stage. Cash donations from the Pancake Breakfast will benefit the Parker Task Force. Then, take a stroll through the fabulous Farmer’s Market, open 8am-1pm, and the Parker Days Car Show, which is open from 8am-2pm.

Of course, a carnival isn’t a carnival without some amazing food and Parker Days is no exception! Sweet treats like Berrie Kabobs and Frozen Cheesecake, Fried Oreos and Snickers, Swirls Frozen Yogurt, & Funnelicious Funnel Cakes are just a handful of ways to up your sugar intake. Got a hankering for something savory? You’ll find everything from Philly Cheese steaks and BBQ Ribs on a Stick to Fried Catfish, Turkey Legs and Corn Dogs or you can sample something with a bit of an international flair like Mexican Food from La Hacienda or creations from Island Noodles. Visit Food Truck Alley to check out offerings from Arepas House, Chibby Wibitz Sliderz ‘n’ Bitez, Funnel Restaurant and Food Truck, Goin’ South, High Grade, Kona Ice, Mac Shack, Roll it up Sushi and The Comforts of Home Food Truck.

Grownups looking to sip a little something stronger than lemonade be sure to bring your ID and enjoy cold Budweiser brand beers, wine, margaritas, Jack and Cola, Jack and Ginger, Daiquiris, Mikes Hard Lemonade and Cranberry and more will be served at the Main Stage Bar – ID must be shown for proof of age. In addition to the Main Stage Bar a second location at the Pikes Peak Stage will be serving microbrew beers, wine and other beverages to go along with the entertainment on stage. NO CASH is accepted, drinks can be purchased for 5-7 tickets per drink, and tickets are sold for $1 each and can be purchased for food or drink. ATMs are available on-site at both locations.

Fun, food, games, rides, concerts and a whole summer’s worth of family fun packed into a single weekend! Come one day or everyday and start the summer off right at Parker Days!

Free festival entrance and music Friday-Sunday Headline Concert tickets are $35, Single-Day Carnival Passes are $30 (save $5 when you purchase online) and Mega Carnival Passes are available online only for $60 FESTIVAL HOURS – Friday 5pm-Midnight, Saturday 9am-Midnight and Sunday 9am-10pm CARNIVAL HOURS – Thursday 5pm-10pm, Friday 5pm-Midnight, Saturday 10am-Midnight & Sunday 10am-10pm Go to parkerdaysfestival.com for more information, schedules, carnival maps and carnival passes

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Douglas County Outdoors

Recreational Opportunities in Douglas County, Colorado

With the summer sun finally beginning to make regular appearances, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the beautiful area we all call home here in Douglas County. With the abundance of hiking and biking trails, dog parks, playgrounds and parks, and picturesque open space, there is no lack of adventure to be had this summer. Douglas County Outdoors has made it easy to plan summer excursions with their new interactive map of recreational opportunities in Douglas County. Simply go to DCOutdoorsApp.com and let a map of activities unfold at your fingertips.

county lines. Check out trails, equestrian areas, picnic facilities, playgrounds and more and a graphic of each will appear to the left of the map. Click on any for more information about that specific location.

A map on the right of the screen shows you exactly where everything is located, so you can pick by proximity to your own backyard or if you have a specific plan in mind, use the tabs at the top of the page to narrow your search. You can view the county as a whole or narrow down your search my regions within the

The best family outings are often those that don’t cost a dime.

Make sure to bookmark the Douglas County Outdoors Interactive Map and take off for a hike, a bike ride or a picnic in some of the prettiest places on earth – that just happen to be in our own backyard!

For example, if you want to check out Castlewood Canyon State Park, click on the photo link and find out that you can go bird watching, hiking, rock climbing and much more (there is a link for more details.) There’s even a phone number to Colorado State Parks for more information listed.

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The Colorado Renaissance Festival Weekends June 10 through July 30

Each summer, Larkspur is transformed into another realm.

A land filled with music and laughter, fantasy and intrigue.

This summer is no exception when the Colorado Renaissance Festival returns with entertainment like you’ve never seen before! Take in the CRAIC Show, an act made up of four travelers who were banded together on an ancient battlefield in 1541 who merge music from faraway lands. Or maybe check out the new Nightingale or Living Fountain performers, both of which bring ethereal performances to life before your eyes. Returning acts include The Kamikaze Fireflies, Hey Nunnie Nunnie and the ever popular Jousting competitions from The Knights of the Noble Cause Productions.

There’s adventure around every corner with sights, sounds and even amazing food of times gone by. Turkey Legs, Roasted Corn, Earl of Bratwurst, Baron of Beef and Sausage on a Stick are all waiting to be enjoyed in the Canterbury Kitchen. More lavish offerings are available in the Queen’s Pantry and wonderful treats abound in Friar Tuck’s Bakery. Additionally there’s offerings from the International Food Court like smothered burritos, meatball sandwiches and, especially popular with the littlest festival goers, pizza.

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including artwork, jewelry, pottery, clothing, and weaponry.

Live demonstrations take place daily throughout the Realm from artisans including Blacksmiths, Glassblowing, Raku, and Pottery, leather-making and wood-working. A map of all the shops and attractions can be found online at coloradorenaissance.com The festival is open for eight weekends over the summer, rain or shine (but no pets please.) Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate (Adults $24, Children ages 5-12 $12) or discounted tickets can be purchased at King Soopers (Adult tickets for $21, Children 5-12 $11.) Corporate discounts are available if you’d like to treat your employees to a weekend at the festival (go online or call the Box Office at 303.688.6010.)

Make plans to take part in the rich tradition of Colorado summers. Come out to the Renaissance Fair and take in all there is to offer – or at least try to take it all in, there’s so much to experience!

The Renaissance Festival is located at 650 W. Perry Avenue in Larkspur, Colorado. For more information email the castle at crfcrf@coloradorenaissance.com, go online to coloradorenaissance.com or call 303.688.6010

JUNE 10TH & 11TH A MAGICAL ADVENTURE!

Opening weekend of the 41st Anniversary Season kicks off with a return of many of your favorite acts and attractions as well as some exciting new additions not to be missed!

JUNE 17TH & 18TH ROYAL ALE & ART FESTIVAL

Raise a mug to our heroes this weekend! All military personnel will receive a Buy-One-Get-One-Free Adult ticket with their Military ID and their children (12 and under) enter the realm of the Festival for free.

Free ale sampling will be held at the Dancing Bear Pub from 11:30am2:00pm.

JUNE 24TH & 25TH CELTIC FESTIVAL

Enjoy special Celtic Dancing groups, musician and pipe band. Be sure to “don ye kilts” for the “Best Men in Kilts” contest and check out the Sam Adams sampling at the Dancing Bear Pub from 11:30am-2:00pm.

JULY 1ST & 2ND CHILDREN’S WEEKEND

Young princes, princesses and pirates are in for amazing adventures this weekend! Have them dress the part and be a part of the costume contest or maybe even join the Royal Quest! Those who complete the deed will be rewarded by Good King Henry and the Fair Queen Anne at the Knighting Ceremony! Plus, festival goers 12 & under get in free with paying adults (this weekend only!)

JULY 8TH & 9TH WINE REVELRY

Wine lovers rejoice! In addition to all the amazing shows and acts of the festival, come out and participate in the Legendary Grape Stomp Competition for prizes and join in on the free wine sampling at the Dancing Bear Pub from 11:30am-2:00pm.

JULY 15TH & 16TH LOVE AND ROMANCE

This festival favorite is dedicated to all the lovers out there. Channel Romeo and Juliet for a literal love-fest or maybe even renew your vows! You can also attend the “Forever Real” Royal Wedding Ceremony. Love is definitely going to be in the air this weekend at the Renaissance Festival!

JULY 22ND & 23RD PIRATE INVASION!

Avast me harties! Look sharp as pirates will be invading the festival this weekend! High seas adventures, swash-buckling sword fights and jolly good times are sure to be had by all!

JULY 29TH & 30TH - FARE THEE WELL MARDI GRAS STYLE CARNIVALE

Celebrate King Henry’s 527th Birthday Mardi Gras-style! It’s sure to be a memorable closing weekend when festival goers let “Ye Olde Good Times Roll” celebrating life, laughter, music and dance. Don’t forget to wear your favorite mask and costume! searchparker.com JUNE 2017

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Summer is a great time to spend more time together as a family, but sometimes, it’s nice to let the kids have some adventures on their own. Summer camps are a wonderful way for kids to meet new friends and try new things and this summer, Douglas County Libraries is getting in on the fun with their Camp DCL Adventures beginning this month!

Do your kids dream of being famous chefs, world class artists or maybe even super sleuthing detectives? They can experience all of this and more during these week-long, hands-on experience based summer camps. DCL’s half day camps are offered at the Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker and Roxborough locations. Camps begin the week of June 5th and run throughout the summer (August 4th.)

Designed for campers ages 6-12, the following options are available: • • • •

Be an Artist – campers will get to experiment and experience a new medium each day, bringing home painted, wearable and sculpted masterpieces. ($150) Be a Builder – budding architects will learn different aspects of building and design each day. ($150) Be a Chef – The next generation of Iron Chefs will love this chance to build their culinary knowledge. ($150) Be a Coder – Throughout the week, campers will create their own video games and learn other coding skills. ($225)

Campers 8-12 years old can Be a Detective, using problem solving skills to solve cases and even check out cool detective skills like fingerprinting! ($150) For the older campers (ages 9-12), DCL offers Be a Robotics Engineer sessions that will provide hands on experience with robotics and the opportunity to build their own robot! ($225) Times vary depending on camp sessions. Many camps are filling up fast or on a wait list, so be sure to sign up soon! Go to DCL.org/ camp-dcl for more information and registration.

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EXTRAORDINARY BEARDS

No matter if Dad has a full on lumberjack beard or the scruffy look, he will love you for helping him keep his man mane in good shape. Premium ingredients make these oils and balms…well… extraordinary. Gift sets available!

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LINE-X TRUCK BED LINER

We know Dad puts his truck through a lot. Why not surprise him with a Line-X durable coating that’s guaranteed to protect his truck bed from the harshest elements. Heck, it even comes with a lifetime warranty! linexofcastlerockco.com

MILE HIGH GOLF CARS

Does your Dad like to spend time on the trail or hunting? Well then surprise him with an off road vehicle that will make all his friends jealous. Is he not the outdoors type but loves a game of golf ? Mile High Golf Cars has got you covered there too! milehighgolfcars.com

THE GRILLIN’ SHOP

Dads are one of a kind and deserve to be spoiled...at least once a year that is. Sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect gift for Dad, so we’ve found some great locally owned businesses that will make his Father’s Day one to remember!

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Dads love to cook over an open fire or take the slow and low route when smoking meats. Help your dad explore his inner outdoor chef with a new grill from The Grillin’ Shop…or help him step up his “smoker” game with a Big Green Egg. If Dad is already set, then check out all their accessories to help him be the envy of the neighborhood. thegrillinshop.com

THE GALLERY AT VEHICLE VAULT

Dads and cars go together like peas and carrots. This Father’s Day get Dad a membership to the Gallery at Vehicle Vault. He’ll love being able to check out their incredible collection of autos, from historic classics to modern exotics, his “man card” will definitely reach platinum levels spending time there.

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CASTLE ROCK ZIP LINE TOURS

Let’s face it; Dads can sometimes think they are super heroes. Well, give him the chance to fly with a gift certificate to Castle Rock Zip Line Tours! They offer an amazing zip line course through some of the coolest terrain in the area. castlerockziplinetours.com

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Parker’s Own Gameday Baseball “Faith Matters. Character Matters. Excellence Matters.” The driving forces of Gameday’s culture are at the core of everything they do to help mold and shape young men first and baseball players second. Gameday is a Christian based, non-profit company focused on creating a better baseball environment for youth players and their families. Gameday believes in three things; people, passion and purpose. The people that comprise Gameday care about the development of the youth involved, not just on the baseball field but in life.

With 28 teams spanning across youth, high school, and college, Gameday is quickly becoming the premier program for baseball development in Colorado. This year, the program boasts two newly turfed infields with top-of-the-line portable fencing. This allows Gameday the ability to host local and regional tournaments such as their “Big League Experience Tournament Series” for youth teams ages 9-14. So far, these tournaments are a great hit in the baseball community, with more tournaments scheduled every weekend through July. Their top of the line facility is located at 9345 Double Angel Road, and in addition to the fields, the 30,000 sq. ft. bubble includes five full batting cages, a full sized infield, four pitching mounds, strength and conditioning area and a skylight to enhance that feeling of playing outdoors, even while in the bubble.

In keeping with their motto of “Faith Matters. Character Matters. Excellence Matters,” Gameday is also constantly sending teams on community outreach projects throughout the state. Players learn the importance of selflessness and servant leadership by volunteering their time to various programs throughout the state.

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New this year is Gameday’s sponsorship of the Colorado Rockies Junior Broadcaster at select Rockies games in 2017. Players (from any program throughout the state) can enter for the opportunity to announce the home half of the 6th inning at Friday and Saturday Rockies home games! It’s just another way the program is expanding the love of baseball throughout Colorado. To enter your lil’ slugger for a chance to be a Junior Broadcaster, go to www. road2gameday.com/baseball In addition to the tournaments and youth baseball, Gameday will also be fielding 6 elite high school teams and 2 college teams. These teams will travel throughout the country to premier showcases and events, continuing to put Gameday on the map in the baseball world.

If we’re talking baseball, we can’t leave out the beloved tradition of a good old-fashioned home run derby! Gameday is hosting their inaugural Home Run Derby the July, and would love participation from the entire community! There are brackets for all youth (9-14) players, with awesome prizes and trophies for the winners. If your son is interested in participating in their 2017 Home Run Derby ( July 3rd-5th), just follow the link on their homepage. Cost for entry is only $20, includes a t-shirt and 2 minutes of pitches!

For updated information, and to learn more about Gameday Baseball, visit their website at: www.road2gameday.com/ baseball, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, and Youtube.

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Douglas County Libraries’ 2017 Readers @ Play Summer Reading Program is a carnival for the mind! The program kicks off at all seven library locations on Saturday, June 3rd, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Kickoff parties include arts and crafts, games, face painting, photo ops, and themed story times. The annual reading program is for readers of all ages. For kids and teens, it’s a great way to strengthen reading skills and continue building literacy. This year’s program has a community goal of 4 million minutes of reading time between June 3rd and July 31st and when readers sign up for the reading program, they’ll receive sign-up gifts!

For children 12 and under, the goal is 720 minutes of reading. Kids can pick up reading logs to track their minutes at the kickoff parties or they may track their time online. Once they reach the midway point (360 minutes), they’re eligible to receive free prizes at their library. And once they complete all 720 minutes, they can receive a free book! (while supplies last) For ages 13+, the goal is 900 minutes of reading. Teens and adults can track their reading and finish online. When the 900-minute goal is reached, finishers will be entered into a drawing to win a valuable gift card.

Douglas County Libraries is hosting several events over the summer in conjunction with the Summer Reading Program: • • • • •

LEGO Amusement Park: Bricks 4 Kidz teaches the mechanics of favorite amusement park rides, helps kids build carousel and swing rides, and much more.

Band Practice: Kids can learn to play instruments in unison, as well as sing.

Motion Madness: Discover Sir Isaac Newton’s three laws of motion and then have fun with them!

The Zoo Comes to You: Explore animal habitats and learn more from live animal and human guests from the Denver Zoo. Move Your Body: Test speed and agility with pros from Karate Denver and learn about martial arts.

Visit DCL.org/summer-reading for more information on event dates, times and registration, as well as Summer Reading Program details.

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THEBOOKENDS

with Pam & Becky

The Second Mrs. Hockaday By: Susan Rivers

Seventeen year old Placidia Fincher lives a privileged life with her family. She is a tomboy that has a love for horses, especially the wild ones. Major Hockaday comes by her father’s property to buy a mule and Placidia is attracted to this rugged older man. He feels the same and the two are quickly married and she leaves everything behind to start a new life on a 300 acre remote farm far from her family. Just days after becoming husband and wife, the major is called back to the battlefield. Young Placidia is left with the Majors young son and more responsibility than she has ever had. By the time he returns two years later, his young bride is accused of adultery and infanticide. Placidia refuses to talk about the accusation nor defend her herself. What happened during those two years?

BECKY This Civil War story is told completely through

PAM I typically like this style of writing, but I did find it a bit cumbersome at the beginning. However, once I became more familiar with the characters and the time frame of each letter, I was able to see the connections and the story began to fit together.

I felt that it frequently took me a bit to catch on to what the author was implying in different social situations and relationships. I wondered if it was the language the author used. Did you find that, as well?

PAM I agree, Becky.

I also had a more complete picture of the servants, than the two main characters. The storyline of the servants connected many pieces, as we were able to see the interactions between different families. The servants were often temporarily moved to different families and homesteads when there was a need. This allowed us to discover information that helped to piece together the story of Placidia. She would not have been able to withstand the period of war without her servants by her side.

Although, some were loyal and some were definitely not. Were you able to have a better understanding of this story through these relationships?

BECKY Absolutely! I had a hard time following this story and I often

BECKY Some gave more light and understanding to this story than

correspondence and diary entries. For the most part the letters are conversations between Placidia and her cousin Mildred. We do get quite a bit of information but they are the only characters we get to know for awhile. What did you think about this style of writing?

wanted more information than what was provided in a letter. This style also didn’t paint a vivid scene in my mind. I usually have a very good picture of the characters and the setting, but this book was like watching a black and white television show. The story however, although it took awhile to develop, was quite interesting. The reality that women were left with the heavy responsibility of taking care of property, farm animals, servants and often children, gives a different glimpse into the realities of war. Do you think that the author was successful, using this style of writing to show how grueling that time was for Placidia and women in general?

PAM I agree that the story developed and drew me into the interesting mystery. Although it took a while to see the entire story and get a feel for the characters, eventually the author did portray the difficulties women faced during the war. Also, the author offered a glimpse into the social order, where women were considerably lower than men. This became even more of a challenge when a woman was in charge of her land and the people working it and had to deal with the men in town and on neighboring farms. Did you find this frustrating, as Placidia worked as hard as any man?

BECKY For me, it was more upsetting to read about men

benefiting from a woman in such a desperate situation. We are introduced to a few unsavory men that took advantage of the environment the war created. She really had no means or experience to effectively protect herself and that was something that I hadn’t thought about before. Not only was she physically vulnerable but her livestock and stored food supply were equally at risk. What I found most intriguing in this story is the servants she interacts with. I had a better picture of these individuals than the two main characters. Did you find that storyline interesting?

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others. I would have loved hearing more from their point of view as the story moved along. With the correspondence style of writing this wasn’t possible but I did enjoy that some of those stories come to life as we move towards the end of the book. There was so much to address in this story with loss, forgiveness and the conclusion of the mystery. Did you like how this story came to an end?

PAM I had mixed feelings about the ending of the story. Ultimately, it was what I would consider a happy ending. However, the events and hurt that had occurred throughout the story were hard to completely wipe away. As we approach the end of the book, some of the characters’ children discover certain truths that had been meant to rest forever. This causes much discussion in the families.

Did you feel that it was better to learn the truth, even though it changed perceptions or is it sometimes better not to know?

BECKY That’s an interesting question. I enjoyed the truth and how it was revealed. If it wasn’t presented then I think I would have felt cheated and assume a second book to follow. I can’t say that I would have been interested in a second story but I did want to know what happened to that baby and this marriage. I think it’s time to say goodbye to this story and move to The Vanishing Year

by Kate Moretti. Zoe is living a lavish lifestyle but her secret past is sneaking up on her. Will her previous life be revealed or will she be able to lock it safely away?

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LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT THE TRIALS

SECRETS, SPELLS AND TALES

By Liz Rau

The Salem Witch Trials are widely known throughout history, but it’s the lesser known black curse that has been weighing heavily on Harry. But when a mysterious new girl arrives in town with a hidden past, dark secrets come to light and new stories are woven throughout the threads of time with the help of a gypsy. The only question is, will this be enough to break the curse?

This book is available for purchase on Amazon.com and on Kindle.

Learn more on www.lizrauofficial.com.

THREE SILLY WORDS

THE TALE OF A CAR, A BANANA AND A LADYBUG Written By Ericka Harrell & Illustrated By Krysta Parr

Three silly words, one silly story! What do you get when you take two silly brothers, one day at the carnival, a bunch of imagination, and oodles of family fun? Oh yes, and let’s not forget… a car, a banana, and a ladybug?!? One silly story, of course!

A little about Three Silly Words...

Ericka Harrell is a new children’s book author based in Parker. Her illustrator, Krysta Parr, is based in Centennial.

Last year, Krysta and Ericka were chosen to be bridesmaids in their dear friend’s wedding.

Having never met before, the two began talking, and lo and behold, they both had life-long dreams of writing and illustrating children’s books. Last fall, after 17 years of service at Ericka’s beloved company, she hung up her corporate high heels and decided to chase her dream of becoming a children’s book author full time. Krysta also recently accepted her dream job and is working as a graphic artist at a large company.

Ericka’s children inspired her book series. When they were little and couldn’t fall asleep, Ericka would ask them to think of three words, any three words, and she would make up a silly story that included all of them. The more unrelated the words, the sillier the story! Ten years later, Three Silly Words, the book series, was born!

All of the “three silly words” used in Ericka’s books are created by her children, their silly friends, and the young students she reads to. Ericka has two titles self-published to date, “Three Silly Words: The Tale of a Pizza, a Treehouse and a Shark,” and “Three Silly Words: The Tale of a Car, a Banana and a Ladybug.” Both are available on Amazon.

Her first title is also available on BarnesandNoble.com.

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