Parker Fall Festival Postponed

Due to predicted poor weather conditions this weekend, the Cultural Commission’s Fall Festival, previously scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, has been postponed.

The festivities scheduled to be included in the Fall Festival will be incorporated into the Parker Christmas Carriage Parade activities on Saturday, Dec. 12.

For listings of other fun fall events taking place this weekend, please visit the community calendar on the Town of Parker Web site.

For more information, please contact Kelly Kuper at 303.434.1560 or by email at Kelly Kuper.

Presented by Parker Chamber

ARCHERY!

Town of Parker Recreation Center Archery Program

Salisbury Equestrian Park

The Town of Parker Recreation Center is offering recreational archery. We shoot on Saturday mornings at Salisbury Equestrian Park. We have recurve bows and matching arrows. We do not supply armguards, gloves or tabs but have them for sale or you can buy them at Gander Mountain in Aurora. There are 3 ways to participate.
Class 9:00 a.m.
Drop-In Archery 10:00 a.m.
Sign up for the class. $10.00 per session. The classes are designed for beginning archers. Equipment, as above, is included.
Drop-in. $5.00 drop-in fee, payable in cash or by check to me at the range. Includes equipment.

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October 9

Lace Up Sneakers for Senior Stroll

Put on your walking shoes and join Parker Recreation for the inaugural Senior Stroll event on Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m. at O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Dr. Bring your children and grandchildren for a fun-filled morning!

This free event will consist of a one-mile fun walk on Cherry Creek Trail, a delicious pancake breakfast, blood pressure screenings and additional demonstrations, along with great giveaways!

FRegistration for this free event is not required but you may sign-up at the Recreation Center front desk. For more information on the Senior Stroll, please call Hillary Roemersberger at 303.805.3278 or visit us online at Parker Recreation.

Sponsors: SilverSneakers®, Humana, and All Sports Physical Therapy.

October 10

Don Quixote

Join the Parker Cultural Commission, Classic Acts and 18 local youths as they perform Don Quixote on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet.

Don Quixote is the wonderful story of the idealistic Lord of La Mancha, Spain, whom is obsessed with the idea that he is a knight errant. Quixote fights to keep the code of chivalry alive long after it even exists. His sanity is questioned as he travels the countryside with his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, fighting injustice…or so he believes. He battles with monks, barbers, a lion tamer and even windmills all for the honor of a pig farmer, whom he believe is his beloved Lady Dulcinea. The entire family will love this classic tale!

Performances of Don Quixote are Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 for ages 3 and up and are available now at the Mainstreet Center and online at Parker Recreation. For more information about this performance or other Parker Cultural Arts programs, please contact Kelly Kuper at 303.434.1560 or by email at kkuper@parkeronline.org.

Presented by Parker Cultural Commission

October 11

ParkerFest Farmers Market

Presented by Downtown Development Council

October 17

RECycle Sports Equipment Swap

Stop by the RECycle Sports Equipment Swap

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 and make a profit out of it? Well, the Parker Recreation Department has a perfect solution for you! Come join us for the RECycle Sports Equipment Swap on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr.

Sell trade or buy – any profit is yours to keep! All recreational equipment is fair game: hockey, football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, golf, tennis, skateboarding, snow sports and even bikes! If you don’t want to purchase a booth, equipment donations will be accepted for the Town booth and will benefit the Town of Parker scholarship fund. All registration fees will go to the scholarship fund as well.

The Parker Recreation Department offers scholarships for programs or memberships to Parker resident families who demonstrate a need and qualify for assistance.

Register for one of the following booth space options: 10x10 space with no table for $10; 10x10 space with table for $11 (limited amount of tables are available) or 10x20 team space for $20 (includes table). Space is limited so register soon at Parker Recreation

If you don’t have enough equipment for your own booth, share with a friend! Or if you are only interested in buying, stop by the swap for a bargain.

Concessions will also be available for purchase. For more information about the RECycle Sports Equipment Swap or the Town of Parker Scholarship fund, please contact Corey at 303.805.6304 or Brenda at 303.805.6309.

Presented by the Town of Parker

October 24

Youth Climbing Tournament at the Fieldhouse

The Parker Fieldhouse will host the second Youth Climbing Tournament at the Pinnacle (Fieldhouse Climbing Wall), 18700 E. Plaza Dr., on Oct. 24. Youth ages 6 to 18 will compete for trophies and prizes will also be awarded for cumulative point totals from both the first climbing tournament held in July and this tournament. A tournament entry fee of $5 includes daily admission to the Fieldhouse and all participants will receive a Pinnacle Climbing Wall t-shirt. Harness and shoe rentals for the tournament are being offered at $2 (a 50 percent discount).

Open climb hours are offered everyday at the Fieldhouse. We offer confidence building encouragement and suggestions as we belay climbers. We also offer belay training at no additional cost. Come climb from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Open hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Climbers may use their own equipment, provided it is in good condition. Equipment may also be rented for a supplemental fee.

For more information, contact Bob Wiater at 303.805.6316 or email Bob Wiater. Registration is also open online at Parker Recreation

Presented by the Town of Parker

October 24

The Parker Fieldhouse Celebrates Halloween with Two Great Events!

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 us at the Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr., on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Kick off the evening with a spooktacular event for the whole family. The third annual Spook Skate will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. providing fun and entertainment for all ages! Enjoy skating games, Halloween candy, crafts and free climbing. Concessions will be available for purchase. And don’t forget everyone’s favorite event - a Halloween Costume Contest! Prizes will be awarded for the cutest (ages 3 – 6), scariest (ages 7 -10), funniest (ages 11+, and most unique (all age groups) costume.

Skaters must provide their own skates and waivers must be signed by a parent or legal guardian to participate in the free climbing. Advance tickets will be sold online at Parker Recreation and at the Parker Fieldhouse beginning Oct. 1. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Bring a canned food item to donate to the Parker Task Force and receive $1 off! Non skating parents are FREE!

But wait – don’t DODGE out quite yet! Gather your adult friends (18 and older please) and join the second annual coed Halloween Dodgeball Tournament! Costumes are highly encouraged and the team with the most creative costumes will be awarded the “Best Costume” prize!

This double elimination tournament will be held from 5:30 p.m. until the tournament is over. Only 16 teams with six to eight players (NOTE: one female must be playing at all times) will be accepted. There is an entry fee of $25 per team. For more information and to register for this exciting event please visit www.ParkerRec.com. Registration opens Oct. 1, sign up early to secure your spot!

Bring your family out at both events! If you have questions regarding the Spook Skate please call Errin Reese at 303.805.6308 or email Errin Reese. For questions regarding the dodgeball tournament, email Courtney Fay.

Presented by the Town of Parker

October 31

Trick or Treat Street

Presented by Rotary

Parker Library Storytimes

Time   Monday     Tuesday     Wednesday     Thursday     Friday

9:30     Baby           Baby          Baby               Baby            Baby

10:15   Preschool   Preschool   Toddler           Toddler       Toddler

11:00                       Preschool   Toddler          Toddler        Toddler

7:00                                             Family