AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Parker Colorado. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:00:41 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/parker-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-parker-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/parker-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-parker-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Join the Parker Youth Ballet for their holiday production, The Night Before Christmas, based on the poem by Clement C. Moore. Performances will be at... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/the-night-before-christmas-234692 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/the-night-before-christmas-234692 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Do your children like Dora the Explorer? Then your child will love this Spanish class!  Beginning Nov. 12, send your kids on a Spanish adventure... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/kids-spanish-adventure-231233 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/kids-spanish-adventure-231233 Sports and Recreation Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Parker Recreation has several offerings for your young soccer players to enhance their skills in the off season and participate in a more competitive... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/come-play-in-parker-recreation-s-specialty-soccer-programs-230515 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/come-play-in-parker-recreation-s-specialty-soccer-programs-230515 Sports and Recreation Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Missoula Children's Theatre’s adaptation of King Arthur’s Quest offers quite a twist to this familiar tale! King Arthur of legend and song... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/audition-for-king-arthur-s-quest-225778 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/audition-for-king-arthur-s-quest-225778 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Due to predicted poor weather conditions this weekend, the Cultural Commission’s Fall Festival, previously scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, has... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/the-parker-fall-festival-postponed-216919 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/the-parker-fall-festival-postponed-216919 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Enjoy a glass of wine and indulge in this stimulating conversation about art and what it means.  Local artist and teacher, Barbara Wilson, will... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/art-is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste-218864 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/art-is-it-just-a-matter-of-taste-218864 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Learn about a day in the life of a District Attorney.  18th Judicial District Attorney Carol Chambers will talk about her experiences... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/life-in-the-courtroom-218278 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/life-in-the-courtroom-218278 Schools and Libraries Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 This Halloween the Parker Fieldhouse offers something for everyone from the young to the not-so-young! Come celebrate a fun and active Halloween with... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/the-parker-fieldhouse-celebrates-halloween-with-two-great-activities-217917 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/the-parker-fieldhouse-celebrates-halloween-with-two-great-activities-217917 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Parker Fieldhouse will host the second Youth Climbing Tournament at the Pinnacle (Fieldhouse Climbing Wall), 18700 E. Plaza Dr.. Youth ages 6 to... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/youth-climbing-tournament-at-the-fieldhouse-217939 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/youth-climbing-tournament-at-the-fieldhouse-217939 Sports and Recreation Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Tired of buying new expensive equipment every year?  Or are you a local sports team looking to unload all your sports equipment out of storage... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/stop-by-the-recycle-sports-equipment-swap-217763 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/stop-by-the-recycle-sports-equipment-swap-217763 Sports and Recreation Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Colorado corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/co/denver/news/find-colorado-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-colorado-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217115 http://www.americantowns.com/co/denver/news/find-colorado-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-colorado-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217115 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Put on your walking shoes and join Parker Recreation for the inaugural Senior Stroll event at O’Brien Park. -- Bring your children and... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/lace-up-sneakers-for-senior-stroll-216791 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/lace-up-sneakers-for-senior-stroll-216791 Sports and Recreation Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Join the Parker Cultural Commission, Classic Acts and 18 local youths as they perform Don Quixote. Don Quixote is the wonderful story of the... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/don-quixote-on-the-mainstreet-center-stage-216788 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/don-quixote-on-the-mainstreet-center-stage-216788 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The MartinCountySchool District would like to congratulate the top spellers in the Lillian A. Dassori Elementary Spelling Bee, which was held today... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/martin-countyschool-district-lillian-a-dassori-elementary-spelling-bee-winners-216789 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/martin-countyschool-district-lillian-a-dassori-elementary-spelling-bee-winners-216789 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Are your kids looking to try something new? Well TRY this! Parker Recreation presents the Kids’ TRY-athlon at the Parker Recreation Center, 17301... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/kids-try-athlon-212838 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/kids-try-athlon-212838 Sports and Recreation Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 There is a new session to train to become an adult literacy tutor.   At this meeting, you’ll learn how you can help adults learn English,... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/become-a-literacy-volunteer-212913 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/become-a-literacy-volunteer-212913 Schools and Libraries Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 A patron’s donation will pay for much-needed renovations to Parker Library (10851 South Crossroads Drive) set to begin this month. When Parker... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/donation-brings-renovation-to-parker-library-211104 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/donation-brings-renovation-to-parker-library-211104 Schools and Libraries Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Parents and kids of all ages are invited to join the Parker Cultural Commission and the Parker Library at the Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/kidz-kulture-celebrates-ancient-egypt-211076 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/kidz-kulture-celebrates-ancient-egypt-211076 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Barker Days is a Howlin’ Good Time Tails are wagging all over Town in anticipation of Parker’s Fifth Annual Barker Days event at O’Brien Park,... http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/fifth-annual-barker-days-211077 http://www.americantowns.com/co/parker/news/fifth-annual-barker-days-211077 Sports and Recreation Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600