October 2018 Issue of Search Parker Magazine

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l Trick or Treat on Mainstreet l Flat Acres Farms l Dia de los Muertos Fundraiser l Field House Fright Night l Parker Raquet Club l Halloween Party l Spice Kitchen l VetFest l The Bookends l and so much more...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Parker Calender Events Happening around Parker 5 Years of Search Parker Magazine Thanks for the past 15 years!

Flat Acres Farms

Halloween fun for the whole family

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Trick or Treat on Mainstreet Have fun at this annual event

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Craft Fair

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Hosted by the Parker Senior Center

Dia de los Muertos Fundraiser Don’t miss this 2nd annual event

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Field House Fright Night So much fun it’s scary!

OFFICE MANAGER BECKY NARLINGER

Opening soon in Parker

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Having a Perfect Halloween Party All you need to know for fun

SALES DIRECTOR KAYCE ARTHUR

Restaurant Review Spice Kitchen

The Bookends & Local Author Spotlight

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EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE

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PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

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Parker Racquet Club

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER BRANDON CAHILL

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PARKEREVENTS

Visit SearchParker.com for our expanded calendar

OCTOBER 2018 EVERY SUNDAY IN OCTOBER PARKER FARMER’S MARKET Downtown Parker – Mainstreet 8:00am-1:00pm

OCTOBER 6 PARENT’S NIGHT OUT Parker Fieldhouse 6:00pm-10:00pm parkerrec.com

OCTOBER 12 & 13 PARKER SENIOR CENTER ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Parker Senior Center – 10675 Longs Way 9:00am-3:00pm www.parkerseniorcenter.org

OCTOBER 13 LESSONS AND LEMONADE

Watercolor with Pam Hostetler & Betsy Carson, Registration Required Hobby Lobby Classroom 9:30am-12:45pm parkerartistsguild.com/youth-workshops

OCTOBER 27 TEEN ART STUDIO

Cubism & Contemporary Art with Jo Ann Nelson, Registration Required Hobby Lobby Classroom 1:00pm-3:00pm parkerartistsguild.com/youth-workshops

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FUNDRAISER

Grab some friends, get your face painted and head on over to the Studio@Mainstreet in Downtown Parker for Inspire Theater’s annual Dia de los Muertos fundraiser. Enjoy food, drinks, silent and live auctions, dancing and so much more.

All proceeds benefit Insipre Theater Company.

Studio@Mainstreet 6:00pm to 1:00am StudioAtMainstreet.com

OCTOBER 31 TRICK OR TREAT ON MAINSTREET Downtown Parker 3:30pm-7:00pm www.trickortreatonmainstreet.com

OCTOBER 18 WRITING CHILDREN’S FANTASY WITH AUTHOR STEL PAVLOU Join award-winning British author and screenwriter Stel Pavlou, who will talk about creating new worlds, characters and story for younger readers as he has done in Daniel Coldstar: Relic War Douglas County Libraries – Parker 6:30pm-8:30pm DCL.org

OCTOBER 20 FIELDHOUSE FRIGHT NIGHT Parker Fieldhouse 5:30pm-9:00pm parkerrec.com

OCTOBER 26 DOWNTOWN WINE WALK Downtown Parker 5:00pm-8:00pm www.parkerchamber.com

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THANK YOU PARKER It’s been a great 15 years!

In 2003 my wife and I had a crazy idea...to create Parker’s first monthly article based community magazine. We had no idea what we were doing but loved Parker so much and knew our friends and neighbors would love reading about what’s going on in Parker and supporting locally owned businesses. In October 2003 the first issue of Search Parker Magazine hit the streets and we’ve been serving you ever since. We couldn’t have done it without your support and without our amazing staff. In honor of 15 years we decided to share with you photos of us when we were each 15 years old. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for allowing us into your home for the past 15 years and we all look forward to serving you for another 15!

Mike Waid, Publisher

Pamela Waid, Publisher

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HALLOWEEN FUN AT

FLAT ACRES

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For nearly a decade, Flat Acres Farm has be the go-to for Parker residents looking for fun come fall. Family owned since 1948, Flat Acres farm was originally an irrigated hay farm but irrigation issues in 2007 forced them to halt their hay business and the family was left to figure out what the next phase of life for Flat Acres Farm was to be. Almost ten years ago, the idea to offer Parker residents a local pumpkin patch was born and with each passing year, the fall festivities at Flat Acres continue to get bigger and better.

There’s a little something for everyone at Flat Acres. For the little ones (10 & under) admission will grant them access to the Bounce House, Petting Zoo, Duck Races, Corn Boxes, the Tractor Pull Hay Ride, Corn Maze, Bale Maze, Obstacle Course and Climbing Wall. Of course, mom and dad are welcome to get in on the fun too, all this is too fun to just watch!

For those who have been out to Flat Acres before, you may notice a few changes this year. The Petting Zoo, which will be twice the size as it was last year, is getting a few new, furry faces with the addition of a draft horse, a mule and a Zorse!

Everyone that walks through the entrance will get a FREE mini pumpkin or gourd to take home, yes EVERYONE, and you can purchase local honey, corn stalks, hay bales and of course, pumpkins of all sizes, to create your own festive fall décor at home! For an

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additional fee, you can also try out the Bungee Jump and Air-Soft Shooting Range.

If all this fun starts to work up an appetite, visit one of the four food trucks that will be ready to crush your cravings. Funnelicious Funnel Cakes, George’s Kettle Corn, Colorado Pizza Company and Cold Smoke Ice Cream will all be on hand for everything from sweet treats to roasted corn, hamburgers and hot dogs!

What would a Halloween outing be without something spooky? For those who dare, Reaper’s Hollow is back again. Voted as one of the top 3 haunted attractions in Colorado last year, Reaper’s Hollow is back with the “Newly Remodeled Dead End Hotel”, Goblin’s Grove and the Corn Maze. Nearly 70 actors come out each night to get their “fright” on. None of the effects are mechanical or robotic; it’s 100% authentic scares out there. These attractions are not recommended for children under 13 years of age.

If you’re looking to add a little pumpkin spice to your fall birthday party or corporate party, Flat Acres can accommodate your group.

They also host preschool groups, school groups, and moms groups during the week.

There’s so much to see and do, you’ll have to come more than once! Head out to Flat Acres Farm for some serious scares and a lot of fall fun!

Flat Acres Farm

11321 Dransfeldt Rd, Parker, CO 80134

Open Wed-Sun through Halloween

General Admission: $12 ages 3-64, $5 ages 65+, children 2 and under free Military and First Responders Discount with ID Group Discount for parties of 10+ (must all be admitted at the same time) Admission to Reaper’s Hollow, Goblin’s Grove and the Corn Maze - $30 for all three attractions (recommended for ages 13+)

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It’s Time to

Trick-or-Treat on Mainstreet!

A s the air (finally!) turns a bit cooler and leaves begin to crunch underfoot, it’s a sure sign that fall has arrived and with the fall season comes one of Parker’s most beloved annual events. On Wednesday, October 31st, “boo-tiful” downtown Mainstreet will shut down for vehicle traffic, and open up for foot traffic as Parker’s Cherry Creek Valley Rotary hosts the 2018 Trickor-Treat on Mainstreet!

Local businesses and community groups will line Downtown Mainstreet, manning their trick-or-treat booths, eager to make this year’s event the most Spook-tacular one yet! Trick-or-Treat Street on Mainstreet is a fantastic way for kids of all ages to fill their bags, cauldrons and sacks to the brim with goodies in a fun, safe environment.

Businesses or Community Groups that are interested in having a booth can go to www.trickortreatonmainstreet.com to download the booth request form. Groups and businesses can hand out as much candy, goodies and promotional material as they’d like, but no retail sales are allowed at this event. A basic 10×10 space is FREE! Many affordable sponsorship levels are also available; find out more about how your business can support Trick or Treat on Mainstreet by following the link from their website.

Volunteers are the key to running an event as popular and as large as this one. Adult and teen volunteers are needed before, during and after the event to assist with setup, take down, dressing as costumed characters for the event and general help where needed. If you are interested in being a part of this amazing event, go to www. trickortreatonmainstreet.com/volunteer.

This free family event is proudly hosted by the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker and presented by Rapid Housing Solutions.

Be sure to head to Mainstreet this Halloween between 3:30 and 7:00pm; Trick or Treating on Mainstreet is so much fun, it’s scary!

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Parker Senior Center

CRAFT

FAIR Fri Oct 12 & Sat Oct 13

For over three decades, the Parker Senior has been providing invaluable services and offering a place for seniors to come together or get out and have an adventure or two! Members of the Senior Center enjoy free exercise classes, regular cards and games including Dominos, Five Crowns and Bridge, classes such as ceramics, woodcarving and creative arts and much more. Additionally The Parker Senior Center offers multiple trips monthly such as the upcoming trips planned for dinner and a show at the Boulder Dinner Theatre, the Animal Sanctuary in Kennesburg and the backstage tour of the Buell. There’s also the monthly Mardi Gras Casino Bus to Blackhawk the 3rd Thursday of every month.

One of the great annual traditions at the Parker Senior Center is their yearly Craft Fair. For over 20 years the Craft Fair has showcased local artisans from all over the Denver Metro area. This year’s event is no exception. You’ll find fine silver jewelry, Southwestern art, including carved ghords for your fall décor, fiber arts, watercolors, jams and jellies and a Christmas section full of items to get you in the holiday spirit.

Plan to stop by and support the Parker Senior Center’s Craft Fair; Friday, October 12th and Saturday, October 13th from 9am-3pm, and bring your family and friends!

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Celebrating over a decade of creativity, Inspire Theatre Company is an artist directed, local theatre company bringing the best of big time theatre to the heart of our Parker community.

Since its beginning, Inspire has performed over 100 fully produced stage musicals and provided teaching and training in the performing arts for all ages. Casting both professional and amateur actors from around the nation, they continue to be a local favorite, reaching audiences of over 200,000 in their 10 years of operation. They have provided over 2,000 students opportunities to receive training in musical theatre, dance, singing, and acting. For the last several years, they have been the co-producing theatre company for the Town of Parker.

In the last couple of season, they’ve brought the highly entertaining musicals to the stage including Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, Spamalot, and, most recently, Sister Act. This fall, Inspire brings the Broadway classic, A Chorus Line, to the main stage at the PACE Center. Definitely another in a long line of not-to-be-missed performances.

Each year, Inspire Theatre Company hosts a themed event to raise much needed funds for their education programs, performance season, and company expansion. This year, they are bringing back their very popular Día De Los Muertos theme in what will be an extravagant and delightfully perfect October evening.

The Día De Los Muertos fundraising event will be hosted at the Studio@Mainstreet, 19640 E. Mainstreet. Located in the old Action Auto Service location, this converted service garage will be an intimate and unique venue for this year’s fundraiser.

Guests will enjoy delicious food and drinks, and be entertained by great music and costumed guests.

Party goers can really get into the spirit and dress up in their favorite Día De Los Muertos costumes. Face painting will be available to perfectly finish your look for the evening.

Additionally, guests will be invited to bid on live and silent auction items including custom “Día De Los Muertos” sugar skulls painted by local and celebrity artists.

Tickets for the Inspire Creative Theatre Company’s Día De Los Muertos event are available for purchase online and VIP packages are available. In addition, sponsorship opportunities are available.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.Inspirecreative.org or call 303-790-0875.

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DIA DE LOS

MUERTOS October 27th 7:00pm – 1:00am Studio @ Mainstreet - 19604 E. Mainstreet www.Inspirecreative.org

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So Much Fun,

It’s Scary!

Fieldhouse Fright Night

Many eager Trick or Treaters spend weeks, maybe even months concocting the perfect costume, sometimes changing their plan several times (much to the dismay of their parents!) Once that important decision is made, it would be great if there was a reason to wear it more than once on Halloween night, wouldn’t it?

Parker Recreation offers a chance to flaunt those hauntingly cool costumes at their annual Fieldhouse Fright Night! This annual event welcomes ghastly ghouls, spooky spirits and wicked (and friendly) witches of all shapes and sizes to the Fieldhouse for a treat-filled evening of family-friendly fun!

The kids will find tricks and treats in abundance as they make their way down Trick-or-Treat Street, play ghoulishly fun games on the turf, and skate the rest of the night away at the Spook Skate (participates need to bring their own skates please.) Fright Night goers can also make their way through creepy crawlies and scary zombies in the Haunted House and conquer the Rock’n Halloween Climbing Wall!

This year you can skip the line and pre-register online! Pre-registration saves you $2 on admittance and guarantees your goodie bag! Go to parkerrec.com/1518/Fieldhouse-Fright-Night to register online.

Those well planned costumes can win some accolades in the costume contest, broken into four different categories. Ages 2-4 will compete for most original and cutest costumes, ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 10 will compete for most original and funniest, and ages 11 and up will compete for most original and scariest costumes. Mom and Dad won’t be left out either; a family costume contest will take place and allow everyone to join in the fun! Judging starts at 7 p.m. on the inline rink.

Events such as this always need volunteers to make it a success. If you are interested, opportunities are available. For more information or to sign up, visit the Volunteer Connect Douglas County website.

Due to the nature of the event, reservations cannot be accepted and large group/birthday party rentals are not available during the time of the event.

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Look What’s Coming To Parker

Parker Racquet Club Grand Opening: January 2019

Corner of Plaza Drive and Twenty Mile Rd – 18396 E Plaza Drive Memberships now on sale! Contact Barry Riddle at parkertennis@gmail.com www.parkerracquetclub.com If you’ve been to or by the Parker Fieldhouse lately, you may have noticed the construction going on across the street on the corner of Twenty Mile Road and Plaza Drive. That is the future home of the Parker Racquet Club; a gorgeous new, family owned and operated facility, in partnership with the Town of Parker, that will be offering high-quality, affordable tennis instruction, all year long.

Currently, the Parker Racquet Club, which was founded in 2004, operates out of Railbender Park. The six public courts at the park are used for tennis programming for players of all ages and abilities, including lessons, drills, leagues and tournaments.

The new Parker Racquet Club facility will be unique in its private/public model. In catering to all players, the club will allow people to reserve courts, participate in programming for members as well as Parker residents and tennis lovers from all over the south Denver Metro area. This private/public model allows all courts/programming/leagues, everything, to be open to the public, as well as offering member benefits to those who chose to join.

This new, state-of-the-art, indoor, six court

facility will allow for play and instruction 12 months a year. In addition to the 6 indoor, cushioned surface courts, the Parker Racquet Club will also feature 4 outdoor post tension tennis courts, a 1,500 sq ft outdoor patio, a 2,000 sq ft Welcome Center with locker rooms & lounge, year-round play & programs, and top of the line LED lighting, all located in the heart of Parker.

Membership and block time opportunities are now on sale. Schedule an appointment to take advantage of the best rates available by contacting PRC at parkertennis@ gmail.com. Block times will be limited to ensure ample court time for lessons, clinics, leagues and open play. Membership benefits include full access to the 6-court facility, the ability to reserve courts up to a week in advance, discounted rates for court time, lessons, tennis programming and more.

Membership also includes USTA league play and advance notice to sign up for Block Time, tennis programming and leagues.

Extensive programming options are available for adults to toddlers, for players of all abilities; from those who have never picked

up a racket before to more advanced drills and competitive play. Everything from Private instruction to $10 ‘drop-in’ drills is available. The Junior program is equally as extensive. Using the USTA Quick Start format, young players learn the game at a rapid pace while developing physical, mental and emotional skills that the game most certainly teaches players. Quickstart programs are currently offered for players as young as 4 up to 18 years old.

Barry Riddle, General Manager of PRC, and his wife Suzette, have been offering instruction in Parker for nearly 15 years. In 2008, Barry partnered with the Town of Parker to build Railbender Tennis & Skate Park. The Riddle’s extensive background in the sport and dedication to instruction earned them the distinction of being USTA Colorado Family of the Year in 2014 and the following year, Barry was awarded the USTA Colorado Umpire of the Year.

PRC’s team also includes Director of Tennis, Steve Prosowski, who has 25 years of experience with the sport. In addition to overseeing the daily operations of PRC and instructing players in private and group lessons, leagues and team practices, Steve coaches both the boys’ varsity and girls’ junior varsity tennis teams at Ponderosa High School.

Craig Marshall, Director of Junior Tennis, is a former collegiate player and certified USPTA tennis professional, who taught for 32 years in Aurora Public Schools and launched the Boys and Girls Tennis Program at Rangeview High School. Craig was recognized for his dedication to teaching and youth sports and awarded the Distinguished Teacher Award as well as the Continental Tennis Coach of the Year honors before he retired from the profession in 2011. Since then, he has focused on his first love, and runs the Junior Programs and Junior Team Tennis League in Parker while continuing to coach at Legend High School.

The Parker Racquet Club will continue their tradition in excellence of instruction, league play and fitness for tennis here in Parker and expand the opportunities for athletes, young and young at heart, who can pick up a racket again, or for the very first time, year-round at this amazing new facility when it opens at the start of 2019.

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Champion Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Tish Shade as our Director of Business Development.

Tish comes to the bank with over 25 years of experience in Business Development and client service relations. She will be out and about in the community coordinating sales, managing current client relationships and developing new ones. Champion Bank President, Jason Naugle said of Tish’s hiring, ‘She brings a wealth of customer service experience to this newly created position overseeing every aspect of business development. She will incorporate the true values of a local community bank’” Many of you may be familiar with Tish from her dedication and involvement within the Parker community. Tish currently serves as Program Director for the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club. She also sits on several non profit boards including Parker Hospital Foundation, Hide in Plain SightAdvisory Board and Council for Arts, Science and Culture as Board Secretary.

If you are interested in learning more about what Champion Bank has to offer you or your business, please call Tish at: 303-840-8484 or her mobile 720-883-8023 today.

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Having A Perfect

HALLOWEEN Party

There’s two kinds of people in this world.

Those that will oblige their holiday loving friends, throw some pumpkins and maybe a few mums on their porch and might even get in on the fun and wear a costume to the party. Then there are those who have pumpkin spice flowing through their veins. Those who have already hit Parker Party America a few times to get just one more spooky decoration for the Halloween landscape on their lawn and have been planning the perfect costume for their killer Halloween party for months.

Okay, maybe there’s more than two kinds of people when it comes to all things Halloween, but no matter if you’ve been planning your party for weeks or you decide to get some friends together at the last minute, there’s some simple things you can do to make a killer Halloween get-together, and you can get almost every single thing you need in the aisles of Party America, right here in town!

First, for your “Horror-able” Décor. Be sure to decorate any areas that guests will be spending time, whether it’s the front porch, back deck or anywhere in between. Don’t worry, filling the space isn’t as scary as it sounds. Go straight to the balloons at Party America, grab some orange and white balloons (which they will fill with helium and tie with matching strings too!) Use a sharpie to add jack-o-lantern or ghost faces to them for spooktakular centerpieces or accents in the room. You can also get some black tulle, cover your larger helium balloons, and gather the tulle at the bottom for a spookier effect.

Once you have your décor set, you’ll want to take pictures of your family and friends to

post, grab a backdrop and photo prop set and share your memories.

Another simple fix? Head over to Party America’s wedding aisle, yep, wedding.

Grab some tissue paper wedding lanterns/ bells, add some construction paper eyes, drape with cheesecloth and, boom! Little ghosts are now guests at your party. When you head to the back of the store to grab your plates and napkins, get some extra table covers and use them as backdrops or extra bunting accents. Have some smaller round tables? 1 white or orange table cover + some black construction eyes and you have a table that doubles as décor!

As you peruse the aisles, toss a fake pumpkin, a witch’s hat and some faux leaves in your cart. Turn the pumpkin on its side (the stem is now a nose), add the leaves for some hair and top with the hat for an easy witch. A fog machine, inflatable decor or spooky lights will set a memorable scene now and for years to come. With all the fun items to choose from at Party America, there will be no shortage of easy accents to make your home Trick or Treat ready!

Now for the boo-ffet. Mummify your beverages! Grab a tub and wrap it with crepe paper, throw on a couple eyes. Now a Mummy is keeping all those drinks cool. Make the ice in the tub (and for your drinks) a little spookier by grab some plastic spiders and freeze them in your ice cube trays. Don’t forget to pick up your favorite “Mr. Bones” decor, but instead of propping him up outside, lay him on one of your serving trays and turn your charcuterie to char-boo-terie and fill him with your meat and cheese spread for a ghoulish buffet centerpiece.

Sweets should get the scare treatment too, right? Jump on the “naked” cake trend and serve a chocolate pumpkin cake on a simple cake stand to set it apart from other sweet offerings. Make it easy and grab a few different sized bowls and fill with treats!

If the grown ups want a little treat too, try making a Candy Corn cocktail concoction.

Many easy and fun themed cocktail recipes are available online.

Best part is… you can walk through Party America and get everything from fun (and scary) decorations for every corner of your home. Grab accents like balloons, fun little tricks and all you could need to display and serve your treats as well as a costume to make sure you’re the host/hostess with the most/mostess. Grab a veil and tiara and get your Duchess of Sussex on or pick up a magic wand and cape and enroll at Hogwarts.

DIY anything you could possibly think up by choosing from aisles and aisles of accessories like hats, wigs, props and, if you really want to commit, some face paint and just go crazy! Not feeling particularly creative? No worries, Party America has everything from Ghostbusters to Hocus Pocus and everything in between. Simply make your pick, tell a Party America associate the number of your choice, try it on and go! Go to www.parkerparty.com to browse all the options!

From decorations to tableware, treats to tricks - Party America is a one stop shop for everything you need for every holiday and special occasion! The owners and staff are committed to giving personalized service to every trick or treater or party host and help them create a one of a kind Halloween experience.

Cindy & Matt Kavanaugh Owner’s of Party America

Party America 11177 Dransfeldt Rd 303.841.3837 parkerparty.com

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Parker Restaurant Review

Spice Kitchen One of my favorite things to do in Parker is eat out. I especially love supporting locally owned non-chain restaurants. Recently a new restaurant opened in Downtown Parker called Spice Kitchen. With this new addition I thought it would be a great opportunity to invite a friend to lunch and check them out.

I’m going to be honest. I have only had Indian food once in my life and it was so long ago that I don’t really remember how it was. However, my friend has enjoyed Indian food many times and she promised to help guide me through the menu. Spice Kitchen’s fare is Indian-Nepali so has some great unique twists.

The first thing we noticed when we walked in was the rennovated space and how nice of a job the owners have done. Many people were enjoying lunch and we sat down to check things out.

Their menu is very deep with lots of choices that all sounded delicious. My friend made several recommendations and we decided to try a variety of things. I will be honest, it was very hard to choose because everything sounded amazing.

When our food arrived what struck me first was the incredible aroma and freshness of our entrees. The spices were perfect, not too much and not too little, and really added to the overall flavor of the dishes. The vegetables were fresh and the chicken cooked to perfection.

I also really liked that the portion sizes were very generous. In fact, we quickly realized there was no way we were going to finish everything at lunch so it made for wonderful take home meals. I made almost three meals out of my left overs and I’m sure my friend did too.

We were also very happy with how nice and attentive the staff was. We were seated right away when we arrived and our food was prepared promptly. We were enjoying our conversation so much that we may have lingered a bit too long and we never felt rushed.

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This area has no shortage of opportunities to participate in races through the beautiful trails and spaces right in our own backyards.

Very few also the opportunity to allow the participants to give back to those who have given so much. On Saturday, October 27th, the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation is extremely proud to present VetFest, a 5K/10K race and Street Party in the heart of downtown Castle Rock in Festival Park. Last year, the first VetFest race was a such a huge success, organizers decided to make this year’s event even better, and have added the Street Party, which will carry on throughout the day.

The racers will get their start in the 5 & 10K events at 10am. For those runners who are active duty military, veterans or first responders, be sure to use promo code SERVE to save $5 on your registration. Active and veteran military are also encouraged to join the Armed Forces Run Off and 35

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select “Join an Existing Team” at registration. Choose your branch and which comes out on top on race day! Awards for the top three male and female finishers will also be announced t the finish line.

Registration for the 5K is $35 and $40 for the 10K, if racers sign up before October 26th. If you miss the chance to register early, you can still sign up on race day for just $5 more. Best part is that all proceeds will go directly to local veterans in need. With the Veterans Monument completed, the Foundation goal is to be a valuable resource that directly supports our hometown heroes, our local veterans. Currently, they are accepting applications for their new Veterans Assistance Grant Program. This program is designed to assist in ADA home modifications, funeral expenses, service dogs and filling the void where any other service gap exists.

The new addition of the Street Party, which everyone is invited to attend, whether or not they choose to participate in the race, will be a great way to spend a Saturday.

The VetFest Street Party will have artist booths, food trucks and live music from Sarah P and the Dirty Logger. Additionally, Street Party goers can enjoy all that’s offered from local breweries in the beer tents; official beer vendors include 105 West Brewing Company, Burly Brewing Company & Rockyard Brewing Company.

Whether you’re planning on finishing that 5 or 10K or you’re just there for the party, come out to Festival Park later this month for the 2nd Annual VetFest and have a lot of fun, to do a lot of good, for our local veterans.

To register, go to http:// douglascountyveterans5k.itsyourrace. com/event.aspx?id=9725

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THEBOOKENDS

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A Beautiful Work In Progress By: Mirna Valerio

This is a non-fiction book about Mirna Valerio. What you would picture if I told you the author is an avid longdistance runner? I bet that the picture in your mind does not match what the author looks like. Mirna is a plus size woman and does not have the typical svelte runner’s body. She is often incorrectly labeled and judged by society. However, she has logged some serious miles in her running shoes. This memoir takes us on her journey from an out of shape teen that a doctor labeled obese, to her first attempts at running, and then her journey to become an ultramarathoner.

BECKY: I don’t read non-fiction

very often but this book was highly recommended and I have seen Mirna’s picture in ads so I had to check this out. I must post a warning that she uses some colorful language.

It is somewhat often and might offend some readers. You don’t have to be an avid runner to enjoy this story. It was inspiring to hear her journey and how she embraces her large stature. She didn’t let anything get in her way once she committed to a running challenge. Pam, I didn’t realize until I started reading but Mirna is a model and ambassador for Skirt Sports, a company you recently became an ambassador for. Were you already familiar with her and her journey?

PAM: I have been following Mirna’s

story and journey recently. She is very inspirational as a runner and as a Skirt Sports ambassador. As I have been struggling with injuries and health issues, which have derailed some recent goals, I felt very connected to her story. She speaks very honestly about challenges, inspiration, and successes. This helped me put my struggles into perspective!

Did you find her story interesting?

BECKY: Nonfiction can be

frustrating because the story often jumps around instead of following a timeline. That was challenging in this story and I felt lost a few times but my book has about a dozen postit-notes sticking out because she has some really inspirational thoughts and quotes. What inspires me the most is that she is plus size and feels 100% confident! I wish that more women, including myself, felt that beautiful with our imperfections. Have you looked at her blog or facebook page?

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PAM: I have checked out her facebook page followed her as she prepared for a race recently. I was fortunate to hear her speak recently at a retreat in Boulder. She was very inspirational and delivered a great message to a room of women that were all shapes, sizes, and abilities.

I completely agree with you about women following her lead and loving ourselves where we are. I love that she is always focused on becoming healthier, not for appearance, but for quality and longevity of life. I struggle with self confidence and body image issues, so this book was a welcome message. What did you think about her stories of the world of ultra running? Isn’t it amazing?

BECKY: We should define ultra

running for those that are not familiar with this growing sport. It is any distance beyond 26.2 miles, which is a marathon. I am a reluctant runner and can’t imagine running a full marathon let alone a 50K. Yet, her stories inspire me to try something that is beyond what I would normally accomplish. As she wrote, I felt that if she could do it, then why couldn’t I? She commits to a race and then trains like a madwoman. I am amazed and astonished by those that participate in these races! Do you think that you have to enjoy running to like this memoir?

PAM: I think anyone could relate to this memoir because of the inspirational message. We could apply her persistence to any goal in our lives. Mirna is also a teacher and was working at a boarding school while writing her memoirs. It can be extremely challenging to fit in training with work, family, and day to day commitments. As she trained on and around the grounds of the school, do you think she was an inspiration to her students?

BEKCY: I’m sure that she was an

inspiration to both the students, and staff of the school. About halfway through the book she includes a few letters from previous students that mention the impact she had on their lives. That’s amazing! Pam, I’ve never mentioned it but you inspire me with your desire to compete in a 50K. While I’m plugging along on the treadmill, completing less than a 5k, I often think about your commitment to training and it keeps me going.

Mirna mentions that training can take over your life. She would wake up at 5:00am to start training and often do a second workout in the evening. Do you agree that fitting in the necessary training to be successful consumes your schedule?

PAM: That is so nice, Becky! Your support means a lot to me! I do agree that training can take over your life.

Before suffering an injury during training earlier this year, I was also running twice a day to try to get enough miles in around my schedule.

I typically get up at 4:15 am to get my workout done before heading into work. Although this sounds extreme to some, it allows me to stick to a schedule and not have training derailed on a busy day. This schedule also allows me to be available for after school sports/activities. I look forward to continuing to follow Mirna’s adventures and enjoy the inspiration she brings! Join us next month as we head in a completely different direction and discuss “Next Year in Havana” by Chanel Cleeton.

Check out some other books we recommend in, The Bookshelf Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris.

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LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Dreams of an Empty Tomb by: Corbin Dunn

Mistrenelle A city of law and peace, the center of the world.

It is a city-kingdom protected by the mysterious Witch Hunters, ruled by those who threw off the shackles of magic. Only the nightly witch hunts remain as a reminder of the horrors of that time, when the streets are lit by spells, and run red with the blood of Hunter and Mancer alike. The Violet Night Eighteen years ago, the city glowed violet as a powerful necromancer enacted the ultimate ritual. Her army of undead clashed with the Witch Hunters in the most violent event since the Uprising. The blood stains the mind of Prince Destrivel Orophos still. It is, and has been ever since that night, his aspiration to become a Witch Hunter. But he is a royal, and worse, a male, destined to be married off as a trophy.

His warrior training meant little in this time of peace, and his souls seeks something to break the shackles of duty and station that have held him all these years.

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