April 2018 Search Parker Magazine

SEARCHPARKER PARKER’S PREMIER MONTHLY COMMUNITY MAGAZINE SINCE 2003

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Local Business Spotlight

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Bald is Beautiful l The Bookends

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Achievement Luncheon l Rory’s Soda Shop

Cover photo courtesy of April Lahr POSTAL PATRON

Parker Events Calendar l State of the Town

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Parker Events Calendar See what’s happening around town!

Achievement Luncheon Luncheon celebrating service above self State of the Town Whats happening in Parker

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Vintage and Vibrant A day long education event

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Rorey’s Soda Shop New Soda Shop in downtown

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Local Parker Business Spotlight Petite Parker + Co Local Parker Business Spotlight Eagle Transmission High Adventure Park Ready for and epic adventure Veterans Golf Tournament Douglas County, May 17 2018 Wings over the Rockies Be the Astronaut We Need Your Head Bald is beautiful and so is fighting pediatric cancer The Bookends & Local Author Spotlight Search Parker Restaurant Guide Great local places to eat

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This month’s Cover Photo Contest winner is April Lahr with this beautiful picture of Spring in Parker.

ISSUE 4 PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

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SALES DIRECTOR KAYCE ARTHUR

If you’ve got a perfect photo for the cover of Search Parker then submit it for our cover contest!

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Visit SearchParker.com for details and to enter.

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EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER BRANDON CAHILL

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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 2018 Search Parker Magazine - All rights Reserved.

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PARKEREVENTS

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APRIL 2018 APRIL 3 AT 12:00 AM - APRIL 7 Ponderosa Theatre Company Presents: FOOTLOOSE

Get your feet stompin’ and your hands clapping with Ponderosa High School’s productions of Footloose (featuring a cameo by Mayor Mike Waid!) Come out and sing along with the songs you loved from the movie! Performances at 7:00pm Tuesday-Friday, 2:00pm and 7:00pm on Saturday. Please note, due to the nature of the musical’s content, this show may not be suitable for young children. Tickets are just $5 (students 14 & under), $10 for seniors and $15 for adults.

For tickets, go to www.ponderosatheatre.com

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Macaroni Kid Douglas County 2018 Summer Camp & Activities Fair A one-stop community-focused event designed to give families the opportunity to meet face-toface with the best camps, summer activities, and more in and around Douglas County.

CU South Denver 10:00am-2:00pm http://bit.ly/MKDC2018SCF

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Medic Pediatric CPR/First Aid Pediatric emergency care program specifically designed for childcare providers, young babysitters and parents. Based on national standards including CPR guidelines, this comprehensive program helps meet diverse job requirements for pediatric health and safety training.

Parker Recreation Center 9:00am-3:00pm parkerrec.com

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Lessons and Lemonade This month’s lesson (for students grades 4-8) is Mixed Media Textures with Peggy Jackson. Registration is required.

Parker Hobby Lobby 9:30am-11:00am & 11:15am-12:45pm parkerartistsguild.com/youthworkshops

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Learn About: Rocky Mountain Gardening Get the dirt on gardening in Douglas County, including information on xeriscaping, the basics of composting and growing vegetables, designing planters, and more! Registration is required.

Douglas County Libraries - Parker 2:00pm-4:00pm DCL.org

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Parent’s Night Out Parents, grab some friends and enjoy a night with adults while we watch your kids. Our talented staff will keep your kids active and entertained so you don’t have to. We host plenty of games and activities, crafts, movies, climbing, and skating to keep your kids busy. Children must provide their own skates. Concessions will be available for purchase. $20 R/ NR Sibling Cost: $15 R/NR Parker Fieldhouse 6:00pm-10:30pm parkerrec.com

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ETHEL String Quartet in Concert ETHEL will present new performances of its acclaimed show The River, an integral journey in instrumental virtuosity, song and storytelling. The tour comes in the wake of its 2016 NAMA-nominated release of the same title (Innova Recordings), and furthers ETHEL’s wildly successful nine-year collaboration with Native American musician, actor, writer, instrument builder and three-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Robert Mirabal.

PACE Center 7:30pm-9:00pm www.ethelcentral.org

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Craft Lab: Melted Crayon Art Artists of all ages can get creative with melted crayon art, using supplies provided by the library! Registration is required.

Douglas County Libraries - Parker 1:30pm-3:30pm DCL.org

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Writing the Memoir: The Basics In this three-part series, aspiring writers get guided instruction from author Annie Dawid on writing a memoir.

The second and third sessions in the series are Wednesday, April 18, and Wednesday, May 2. Adults. Bring a small, important object to the first class. Registration is required.

Douglas County Libraries - Parker 4:00pm-6:00pm DCL.org

Do you have an upcoming community event in Parker? If so, go to SearchParker.com and submit it for inclusion in our calendar!

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Top 8 FAQ About Stem Cells Learn about Stem Cell Therapy. A new an exciting option!

The top 8 most common questions will be discussed.

The Schoolhouse at Mainstreet 6:00pm-7:00pm www.facebook.com/ events/1513835735400825/

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Saturday Skate Night Grab some friends and bring your roller skates or blades to the Parker Fieldhouse on select Saturday nights for Skate Night! Participants can skate around the inline rink, listen to great, family-friendly music and play games. This is a time designated for open skating with no hockey allowed. Skate Nights are great events for skaters of all ages or teens who are looking for something to do on a Saturday night! Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult while at the Fieldhouse. Participants must bring their own skates. Skate Night admission does not include other Fieldhouse venues. Confirm schedule by calling 303.805.6300 Parker Fieldhouse 5:30pm-9:00pm parkerrec.com

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Teen Art Studio Class TEENS in Grades 8-12 can practice WATERCOLOR PAINTING in a new Parker Artists Guild class. $5 covers materials and instruction provided by Parker Artist Guild member Pamela Hake. Please register online, classes have 20 students max with a waiting list.

Parker Hobby Lobby 12:00pm-3:00pm www.parkerartistsguild.com/classes/ youth

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Arbor Day Celebration Join the Town of Parker and the Parks and Recreation Department in celebration of Arbor Day on the Saturday following Arbor Day each year! Leave the shovels at home. Our parks are beautifully planted, so we are skipping the digging and instead, we are giving away seedling trees!

There will be fun family activities with Douglas County Libraries, Arbor Day goodies and delicious pancakes. Be sure to stop by the arborist table and meet the Town’s Parks and Forestry team. They can answer questions about tree planting, pruning and tree selection. Learn how to take care of your trees and make them last.

All Day at Discovery Park parkerrec.com

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Babysitting Class This course is designed to give knowledge necessary for the firsttime babysitter. The skills covered are Pediatric CPR/First Aid with a twoyear certification, personal safety, growth and development, discipline, injury and illness prevention and basic childcare such as diapering, feeding and bathing. Please bring a sack lunch.

Parker Recreation Center 9:00am-3:00pm parkerrec.com

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Parent/Child Art Class The Parker Artists Guild is excited to host this Parent-Child Art Class for parents with children ages 9-13.

Now parents can get in on the fun with their little artists. This month, it’s okay to play with your food as Judy Pendleton presents – How to Illustrate Food! Registration is required.

Hobby Lobby Parker 1:00pm-3:00pm parkerartistsguild.com/youth-workshops

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Shave The Mayor Cancer is a reality in all our lives, no one can say they have not been touched is some way by cancer.

Here is your chance to help the fight against pediatric cancer, have a great time and meet new friends!

Parker Mayor Mike Waid was first exposed to the St. Baldrick’s foundation in 2012 when a high school friend participated in a “shave” event in Boston. Realizing that Parker did not have an event to support this amazing foundation, he decided to get one started in 2013.

So far, the event has crushed their fundraising goal each year!

All Day at the Vehicle Vault To learn more about the event, become a sponsor or a shavee - go to shavethemayor.com

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2018 Achievement Luncheon Service Above Self

ver 2300 years ago, Aristotle proclaimed, “What is the essence of life? To serve others and do good,” proving that the notion of giving back is hardly a new concept.

Here in Parker, the members of the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club, chartered in June of 2006, continue that notion of giving back by supporting the community of Parker as well as the tenets of Rotary. Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.

Wednesday, April 11th, the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary feels extremely privileged to host their annual Achievement Luncheon, recognizing nominees who live/work in Douglas County that have made an impact on the lives of others in many ways. During the luncheon, which will be held at the PACE Center from 11am-1pm, these individuals’ exemplary volunteer work and hearts of service will be recognized for their selfless efforts for the community.

The Light ‘n’ Heart Award will be given to individuals in categories of Achievement in Leadership, Mentoring, Local/ International Service, Achievement as an Unsung Hero/Heroine and Young Women/Young Men of Achievement.

This year’s ceremony will also feature a keynote speech from author Tommy Spaulding, a world-renown inspirational speaker on leadership and a New York Times bestselling author of It’s Not Just Who You Know and The Heart Led Leader. Tommy Spaulding is the Founder & President of Spaulding Companies, a leadership development, speaking, training, and executive coaching firm based in Denver, Colorado. A world-renowned speaker on leadership, Spaulding has spoken to hundreds of organizations, associations, educational institutions, and corporations around the globe. In September2012, Spaulding was named by Meetings & Conventions Magazine as one of the 100 MOST FAVORITE SPEAKERS in the nation.

You won’t want to miss this amazing and inspiring event! Come and be a part of this incredibly inspiring event honoring remarkable people and their stories of service, as well as Tommy Spaulding’s message of The Heart-Led Leader.

Tickets for the buffet lunch, awards ceremony and international speaker Tommy Spaulding, can be purchased online at www.ccvrachieve.com. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will go to Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club’s support for local projects and organizations and can be eligible for matching funds from Rotary District 5450, including Project Sanctuary, Parker Task Force, and Trick or Treat on Mainstreet.

2018 Achievement Luncheon Wednesday, April 11th 11:00am-1:00pm PACE Center For tickets, go to www.ccvrachieve.com

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Please note the following conditions for the ticket drawing: * 2 tickets per person/name ONLY - must show ID for entrance to State of The Town event. ID must match winner/s name at time of drawing. * Carnival tickets and General Admission tickets must be picked up at The Parker Chamber of Commerce 30 days prior to Parker Days.

State of the Town Whether you are relatively new to Parker or you’ve called this amazing town home for some time, it’s always nice to know what’s going on in your community. On Thursday, April 12th, you can get a FREE front row seat to all things Parker. The annual State of the Town Event, sponsored by the Parker Chamber, will be hosted at the gorgeous PACE Center (20000 Pikes Peak Avenue) from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Growing up in a very similar town to Parker (not too far south from here), I felt immediately at home when we decided to move here with our children to make Parker the place we raised our family. Much like the town I grew up in, there have been changes over the last 30 years, and more to come, as change is inevitable. But what is unchanging is the incredible sense of community. Parker Town Council Member Joshua Rivero echoes that sentiment, “Maintaining a hometown feel is not about the number of people that live in our town, it is about how we treat one another. It’s never been about the population, it’s about being a community.”

April 12’s State of the Town event, where you can learn all about the great things happening right here in Parker, will begin with a 30 minute meet and greet with Mayor Mike Waid and members of Parker Town Council, followed by a 30 minute presentation, concluding with a cash bar reception following the presentation.

In addition to getting a chance to chat with the Mayor and members of Town Council, the State of the Town event is also your chance to enter a drawing for two (2) pairs of ALL DAY Carnival Passes to Parker Days 2018 (June 8th-10th) or one (1) pair of General Admission Trace Adkins tickets for the Parker Days Kick Off Concert on Thursday, June 7th, at 6:00pm. In order to enter the drawing for the All Day Passes and/or the Trace Adkins tickets, you must bring your ticket to the FREE State of the Town event with you the PACE Center on the evening of the event (April 12th.) You can get your free tickets online at parkerchamber.ticketspice.com/ state-of-the-town-ticket or just go the Chamber website and follow the link (www.parkerchamber.com) 11

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* NO CASH VALUE, No refunds, returns or exchanges will be made.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 12th, and head to the PACE Center to get your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in Parker and enter to win a chance for some free tickets to Parker’s favorite summer tradition, Parker Days!

State of the Town Event Thursday, April 12th 6:30pm-8:30pm PACE Center For FREE tickets go to parkerchamber.ticketspice. com/state-of-the-town-ticket

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You won’t want to miss

Vintage & Vibrant

a day-long educational event at the Douglas County Events Center

The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County is thrilled to present Vintage & Vibrant, a day-long educational event at the Douglas County Events Center, featuring a number of exciting workshops and two very special keynote addresses, specifically designed for older adults in Douglas County.

Refreshments will be provided throughout the day and lunch is also included, as well as the chance to win some great door prizes at the close of the day’s offerings. This event will offer a variety of additional topics that will interest older adults in Douglas County and help ensure our communities are a good place to Live Well and Age Well!

After opening remarks, the keynote morning’s keynote speakers, Karen Brown and Wade Buchanan will begin their remarks at 9:00am.

Karen Brown is the Chair of the 2018 Colorado Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging and Wade Buchanan serves as the Governor’s Senior Advisor on Aging.

Following the first keynote addresses, will be the first opportunity to mingle and meet with some of the event sponsors prior to the first breakout session opportunity at 10:15am. Breakout sessions will include topics such as Tai Chi for Seniors, Care Mapping, the Douglas County Library’s Study Corps, Artificial Intelligence, Coming Soon - The New Medicare Card and Personal Safety.

At the 11 o’clock hour will be another opportunity to meet with sponsors of the event, followed by the next breakout session at 11:30am. Lunch will be served at 12:15pm and during that time, the next keynote address will be given

by Dr. Mohammed Mahoor from the University of Colorado along with Ryan the Robot. Ryan was created to assist seniors and those with memory loss remain independent and engaged in the community. Curious attendees will be given the chance to “visit” with Ryan the Robot after lunch.

The third and final breakout session will begin at 2pm, with some final closing remarks and a video presentation from AARP, Changing the Perception of Aging, scheduled for 2:45pm. Door prizes will be awarded at the close of the day’s activities at 3:00pm.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 2nd, and plan on making a day of it at Vintage and Vibrant at the Douglas County Events Center. This event, bringing together older adults with cutting edge educational sessions and networking opportunities, is the first of its kind hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County.

Cost of the event is just $5 per person for the entire day’s schedule.

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Rory’s Soda Shop will be open:

Monday-Friday 10am-9pm Saturday 10am-8pm & Sunday 10am-5pm If you’ve been to Rory’s Diner, you know that when you walk through those doors, you’re going to experience a little slice of a time gone by (and a fantastic slice of pie!) There’s something a little extra special about scratch made favorites and great menu filled with “home cooking” specialities like the Hot Open Faced Turkey Sandwich,Chicken Fried Steak and the Diner Burger that just makes you feel good. After taking over the much larger space next door to Rory’s Diner to vastly expand the eat-in dining space, owner Jeff Holland was ready for another new addition.

In the space that served as the original seating area for the diner, Rory’s Soda Shop will be opening its doors and delighting customers with hand-crafted, made to order flavored sodas, shakes, malts, floats and banana splits. As a companion to the diner, a select menu will be available at the Soda Shop including timeless classics like hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, burgers, fries, chicken tenders and cheese fries.

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“I wanted to bring a little piece of Americana back to Parker.

Pikes Peak Drive looks more like Main Street, USA, so why not add in a corner drug store kind of feel to go with the diner?”

The fundamental idea behind both Rory’s Diner and the Soda Shop is to remember when we lived in a simpler, more innocent time when spending quality time with family and friends was a priority and slowing down to enjoy your time with your family was a constant, not the exception.

Rory’s encourages everyone to grab a couple of generations of family and carve an hour or two out of their day to come down, grab some Cherry Colas or Brown Cows and share a basket of fries on the patio; or bring your best guy or girl down to the Soda Shop before the show and split a shake or a float.

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Parker Colorado

Local Business Spotlight

Discovering local businesses that make our community great!

DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS Petit Parker + Co is a children’s boutique that caters to amazing parents that value style and quality.

10350 S Progress Way #102 Parker, CO 80134 720-296-6191 www.petitparker.com Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO OPEN YOUR BUSINESS IN OUR COMMUNITY? I saw a need for boutique clothing in this area and knew I could bring the best of that to Parker.

WHAT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS “UNIQUE” OR DIFFERENT FROM YOUR COMPETITORS? I have a curated selection of distinctive clothing and toys that are unique to the area in terms of style as well as price. I search for independent designers as well as I hope to include local designers products in the store.

WHY DID YOU GET INTO THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS? I designed children’s clothing for almost 20 years. I had a store in New York for 8 years and when I moved here, I knew I wanted to do the same!

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT OWNING YOUR BUSINESS? I love meeting new people and talking with the community to see what they need and want me to carry in the store.

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FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL BE COMING INTO YOUR BUSINESS FOR THE FIRST TIME, WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING THEY SHOULD TRY/PURCHASE AND WHY? Definitely the clothing (any of the lines I carry) should be tried first. Once you have a garment from Petit Parker, you will find the quality undeniably high. That doesn’t mean the prices are high though!

I am a mom also and understand value, so the fashion pieces I choose are something that will last not only for one kid but can always be passed down - now that’s value!

I have a passion for children’s clothing and want to pass that on to Parker. I believe in color (especially for boys), personality (flair) and age appropriateness while choosing different brands.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE WANTING TO OPEN A BUSINESS IN OUR COMMUNITY? My advice is to go for it! Everyone along the way during the process of opening has been so incredibly helpful. I am a strong advocate of entrepreneurism (especially women.)

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Parker Colorado

Local Business Spotlight

Discovering local businesses that make our community great!

DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS Eagle Transmission & Auto Repair of Parker is a repair facility specializing in automatic transmission repair, manual transmission repair, clutch replacement, front and rear differential repair, 4 wheel drive repair and drive line repair.

Eagle Transmission & Auto Repair of Parker 10189 Parkglenn Way Parker, CO 80138 parker-transmission-repair.com 303-805-8805 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm Just Opened in February!

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO OPEN YOUR BUSINESS IN PARKER? Parker is a growing community and we saw an opportunity to grow with the community. Parker has a small number of repair facilities that specialize in the same type of work that we do - we are hoping to become Parker’s main choice for transmission repair.

WHAT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS “UNIQUE” OR DIFFERENT FROM YOUR COMPETITORS? Eagle Transmission & Auto Repair offers repairs at affordable prices and only recommends repairs that are needed. We have a team of technicians with over 100 years combined experience in the transmission industry and provide affordable options for repair.

WHY DID YOU GET INTO THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS? We have been in the automotive dealership industry for a long time and wanted to move forward with a business that was both profitable and fair. The transmission repair business is the perfect business for us to apply our dealership knowledge and experience while providing outstanding customer service to all of our guests.

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT OWNING YOUR BUSINESS? The best part of owning your own business is the ability to take control of the future of the business as you see fit and the ability to evolve with the changing markets.

FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL BE COMING INTO YOUR BUSINESS FOR THE FIRST TIME, WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING THEY SHOULD TRY/PURCHASE AND WHY? For first time visitors, you will find that at Eagle Transmission, we are only here to help vehicle owners repair what is needed on their vehicles. We offer a complimentary multi-check before performing any work on the vehicle, and will never perform work without authorization.

Although there is nothing simple about a transmission and how it works, we make the repair process as simple and easy for you as possible. Our certified and experienced technicians complete most repairs in a timely manner, and can get your vehicle back on the road in just a couple of days.

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READY FOR AN

EPIC ADVENTURE

You’re in luck because one of the best outdoor adventure destinations is right in your backyard in Castle Rock.

Castle Rock Adventure Park, home of the EPIC Adventure Tower, EPIC Sky Trek and incredible Zip Line Tour calls Philip S. Miller Park home.

Rated Denver’s #1 Zip Line Tour, Rated #1 in Outdoor Activities by Trip Advisor, Castle Rock Adventure Park is an adrenaline pumping good time!

So where to start? Let’s check all the options out...

in the United States. The course itself is built on an amazing and technically sound Kristal Turm Platform. All three platforms of this course make it an unforgettable destination for family outings, reunions, and workplace team building events. The course can handle groups of 2-200! During the spring and summer seasons (March through September) the course is open 7 days a week, 10am-6pm. (From October-February, it’s open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm)

The Zip Line Tour: Castle Rock Zip Line Tours is without a doubt the most fantastic ride in the Rockies. Open year round, the zip line tour boasts 10 lines spanning over 1.5 miles of smooth, fast cables. Think you can’t zip line anytime? Think again.

The scenery is just as spectacular in cooler weather, so don’t think you have to wait until summer to enjoy the tour.

Along the way, you’ll reach speeds of up to 50mph, ending on the spectacular 1500 foot dual race line. The Zip Line is open year round and the entire adventure lasts 2-3 hours.

Looking to tackle more than just one EPIC adventure? You can purchase package deals to bundle the fun.

Bronze, Silver and Gold packages are available. For details on package deals or to book individual excursions, go to castlerockziplinetours.com. Want to give an EPIC gift? You can purchase any of the EPIC Adventures for friends or family as well.

EPIC Adventure Tower: When it comes to adventure - 13 is a lucky number. With 13 amazing elements departing daily from the 75’ Eagles Nest, the Epic Adventure Tower is a different challenge every time you tackle it. With a 42’ climbing wall, instructional rappelling, adrenaline jumping stations, and the 75’ Eagles Nest platform with the World’s Highest Flight Line, dropping off the top of this structure makes this undeniably one of the most exhilarating experiences found in Colorado’s front range. The tower also includes a kamikaze zip straight to the ground and a zip station that combines a zip line and auto-belay system to provide an exciting drop to the ground below.

Check online for Epic Tower specials expect your EPIC Tower adventure to last 2-3 hours.

EPIC Sky Trek: This three-tiered, aerial trekking course has no less than 110 challenging components, making it one of the best

Feel like taking your adventure on the road? Or rather, on the river? Just 1.5 hours away from Castle Rock is another adventure waiting to be had Colorado White Water Rafting with Royal Gorge Rafting is a “must do” for residents and visitors to our state alike.

World class rafting tours are available beginning the middle of this month through September. All-inclusive rafting packages as well as amazing vacation rental facilities are available. There is so much fun and excitement in the Royal Gorge Region - which makes this one of Colorado’s top destinations.

Royal Gorge Rafting, Zip Line Tours, Vacation Rentals & the White Water Bar & Grill - One Location - 100% FUN! Go to royalgorgerafting.net for more information or to book your rafting tour.

There’s no “what should we do this weekend?” or “got any plans this summer?” with all the adventure to be had right here in Castle Rock and not too far away on the water in the Royal Gorge. Be it Zip Lining, conquering the EPIC Sky Trek or taking on the EPIC Adventure Tower, your down time will be nothing short of thrilling!

Castle Rock Adventure Park is located at 1375 West Plum Creek Pkwy

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The magnificent Veterans Monument, Freedom’s Keeper, that graces Veterans Plaza in Downtown Castle Rock is a constant, genuine reminder of the selfless and often times, ultimate sacrifice that our Veterans make for us every day. The Douglas County Veterans Memorial Foundation was started to get that majestic eagle monument erected. Now that the monument is in place, the focus of the foundation has shifted to continually support our hometown heroes, our local veterans.

Currently, grants are being accepted for their Veterans Assistance Grant program. This program is designed to assist with needs that local Veterans have, whether they be transportation needs, ADA home modifications, service dogs, funeral services, or any area where a service gap exists.

This year, you can be a part of the amazing work the DCVMF is doing by teeing off in the Douglas County Veterans Golf Tournament, which will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course in Castle Rock, Colorado. The cost per golfer in this tournament is just 31

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$150 and that cost includes breakfast, green fees, cart fees, range balls, prizes, and lunch after golf. There will be an 8am shotgun start and the proceeds from this fantastic event will directly benefit Veterans right here in Douglas County. This tournament will be a four-player scramble. Players can enter as a four person team or you can enter individually and teams will be built for you. Get your golf buddies together and get registered, the deadline to get in on the fun and help out with this extremely worth cause is May 7, 2018.

Events like this one take a lot of people to make it successful, and the DCVMF is also looking for sponsors for the golf tournament. Contact Jarrod Wildman at 303.915.8699 or email jarrod@ dcvmf.org for sponsorship levels and more information.

What better way to spend the day than on a beautiful golf course with great friends, playing for an even greater cause? Get your clubs ready and get registered for the DCVMF’s Golf Tournament at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course next month! Go to dcvmf.org to get registered today!

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BE ASTRONAUT MOON | MARS | ASTEROIDS & JUPITER

ne of the most famous astronauts of all time, Neil Armstrong, famously said, “Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand.” If you or your the little star gazers in your house have ever dreamed of rocketing towards the stars and stepping foot on the surface of the moon, or maybe beyond, then make sure you get to Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum to check out the Be The Astronaut exhibit before it closes on April 15th.

This completely interactive, pod-based exhibit teaches STEMbased content through a mesmerizing fusion of traditional exhibitry and technology. With the focus on concepts common to all space flight, Be The Astronaut uses a narrative of possible future space missions. The exhibit is full of interactive games and simulations that will speak to adults and children alike. The exhibition itself is like a mission, and in order to advance and succeed further in each phase of the mission (exhibit), visitors learn about the extreme challenges and the unmatched thrill of space flight. Using what they learn at each step, they “fly” spaceships, “pilot” landers, and “drive” rovers across the surfaces of the Moon, Mars, Ceres and Jupiter.

All the crafts used in the Be The Astronaut exhibit were thoughtfully designed with the assistance of and oversight from NASA’s Langley Research Facility.

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Three different modules will guide your journey through the exhibit. In the Nav (short for Celestial Navigation) Modules, 2D visuals are used to teach basic principles and physics concepts about the workings of the universe on a macro scale. The Science and Technology Modules (or SCI for short) utilize drag and drop interface to help exhibit explorers gain a greater depth of knowledge about the science and technology necessary to both explore and thrive in outer space. Lastly, the Fly Modules are exactly what they sound like. Using the knowledge you’ve gained through Nav and Sci training, hop into the driver’s seats in various spacecraft. Pilot an interplanetary spaceship while maneuvering through an asteroid belt or drive a rover across celestial surfaces on other planets. This module puts you in control of some of the most advanced technology ever created.

Admission to the Be The Astronaut Exhibit is included in the price of admission to Wings Over the Rockies. The Museum is open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm. For more information on all exhibits, additional simulators, special events and pricing, go to wingsmuseum.org.

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WE NEED YOUR HEAD Bald is Beautiful

Cancer sucks. Sorry for such strong language, but I don’t know any other way to put it. Cancer just plain and simply sucks. Especially if the person battling this awful disease is a child. Not only is it scary to fight this battle, but kids also have to undergo the negative effects of treatment including losing their hair during chemo.

This is where you come in. You can become a warrior against cancer, help raise money to find a cure and stand in solidarity with a proud bald head! That’s right, you going under the clippers can make the difference in this fight against pediatric cancer.

Here is all you have to do. Head over to shavethemayor.com and click the GET SHAVED button at the top of the page to sign up as a “shavee” at the 6th annual Shave the Mayor fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s foundation. Once you sign up, you will set a goal to raise and start asking your friends and family to support you.

Let them know that if you reach your goal, you will go bald for them...and for all the kids who don’t have the choice to go bald, but do so while fighting cancer and undergoing treatment.

Young or old, boy or girl, no matter who you are or what you do, we can all pull together to show these kids that they are not alone when they lose their hair and the we are battling along side them to find a cure.

This is our 6th year of shaving our heads (and our faces) while we raise money and awareness of pediatric cancer. Last year we raised over $80,000 and had over 110 peole shave. This year, we can do better but we need your help. Our

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theme for 2017 is “Six Figures in Six Years.” That’s right, we are trying to raise over $100,000 for pediatric cancer and the way we do it is by having 200 or more people shaving.

So please join us in becoming a cancer warrior. Head over to ShaveTheMayor. com and join me, my son Matthew and many others as we go bald on April 28th and become warriors against pediatric cancer!

Sign up today at ShaveTheMayor.com

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THEBOOKENDS

with Pam & Becky

The Last Ballad By: Wiley Cash

Set in the foothills of North Carolina in 1929 Ella May Wiggins walks two miles to her job at American Mill No. 2. She takes home $9.00 after laboring away six days a week in hazardous conditions. Her husband has run off and she is trying desperately to take care for her four children. She is curious and tempted when a union leaflet is passed around the mill. After much consideration, Ella decides to go to the rally and she unexpectedly becomes deeply involved with the union. Her fight for fair wages has made her an enemy of those that oppose her position and she will now have to fight for her life.

Becky: Last month I joined

PageHabit*. Depending on the membership you purchase, each month or quarter, you receive a package with at least one new release and some other goodies. The Last Ballad was in my first box so I didn’t choose this book in a traditional manner. However, I was pleasantly surprised. This book is based on a true event in the author’s hometown.

There are several points of view as this story develops and the first several chapters introduce different characters in this story. Pam, did you find this confusing?

Pam: The different points of view

come together to form a complete account of the event. However, I did find that they were a lot to keep track of initially. This method of telling the story offered many different perspectives and allowed the reader to see a more thorough account of the event. Ella is the center of the story and all of the accounts are tied back to her and the part she plays.

Ella has had a hard life and struggles to take care of her growing family.

What were your thoughts about this character?

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Becky: Some of her choices were hard for me to understand and frustrated me. However, for the most part I loved this character. She was a strong woman that fought for a worthy cause but put herself and her children in a dangerous situation.

This book was a reminder to me that some of our privileges as Americans came at a high cost for previous generations. She was very poor and for me it was difficult to read about the lack of food and challenge to care for her children. She was a tough woman and the author did a great job giving her depth. The story was confusing for awhile with all of the different time frames and characters but it was worth the frustration as APRIL 2018 search parker magazine

the story comes full circle. The book includes the story told from Lilly, Ella May’s daughter whom is now seventy-five years old. Did you like this flashback or did you feel like it was too much for one story?

Pam: I really enjoyed the flashback

aspect of the story. I felt that it gave perspective to the events and characters in the story. There were such turbulent aspects to the story, that I found this comforting and grounding. It was also interesting to hear Lilly’s thoughts about her mother and the events of the time.

I agree that it was very hard to read about the hunger and conditions where the children lived. Lilly’s letters to her nephew helped see the whole picture and beyond these challenges.

How did you feel about Lilly’s letters to her nephew? Were you surprised by her feelings about the events?

Becky: It was a very interesting perspective to hear the story from the mother’s point of view and then chapters later to see the story from the daughter’s (as a mature woman looking back on her childhood). Her memories were not what I would have envisioned but it successfully filled in the story from another angle. Her ‘voice’ was not what I would have expected from an elderly woman but it was refreshing and fun. The story is also told from the perspective of a black train porter, a mill owner and a mill owner’s wife. They each brought a different light to the story but although a small role, the mill owner’s wife was my favorite of the three. I enjoyed how her perspective changed as she grew to know Ella May. Did any of these characters impact the story for you?

Pam: I agree with you, Becky. I felt that the mill owner’s wife had a large impact on this story. She was from a very different station than Ella May

LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT The 7 Rings

by Brian Watson

and expected to just go along with what was happening around their town. However, not only did she allow her perspective to change based on events and overheard information, she also decided to take action. This was dangerous for her and she could have easily hidden in her comfortable home and not ventured out of her safe life. Not only did she reach out to Ella May, she took a stand with her husband and demanded help when it was needed. This character was an intriguing surprise in the story. Were you surprised that Ella May trusted this virtual stranger?

Becky: I did not expect these two ladies to connect due to the extreme differences in social status. I loved that it spoke to the connection that women can make when opportunity allows us to see the struggle someone else is enduring. I am in awe of this strong woman in history and it amazing me that she had such an impact in such a short amount of time. I have read one of his other books, This Dark Road to Mercy, and I did not care for it as much as I did this one. Were you previously familiar with Wiley Cash?

Pam: I have never read anything

else by this author, so was new to his writing. I would be interested in looking into his other books, especially if they are historical in nature. It was very interesting to learn about this historical event, of which I had not been previously aware. Next month, we will continue with another historical event. Although this event is very different, we will continue to be immersed in trials and danger as we read Leopard at the Door by Jennifer McVeigh.

The 7 RINGS: A Journey to a Balanced Life of Peace, Passion, and Purpose combines the business and leadership acumen of a successful, global CEO with the inspiration and passionate motivation of a friend. Simply put, it’s an inspiring field guide for making life balance a reality, from someone who has had their share of struggles and disappointments. Bridging both the corporate and non-profit worlds, this book challenges readers to discover their life s purpose and encourages them to live wholeheartedly in all that they do. Within each of the 7 Rings, Brian Watson offers fresh insight into the art of servant leadership and prioritizing one’s life with numerous examples of people, both historical and contemporary, that have inspired him. In addition, each chapter includes thought-provoking quotations and action-igniting questions for practical application.

The 7 Rings is available online at www.the7rings.com

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