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What happened to the old Unofficial Parker Colorado Directory?

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Some of you regular visitors to this Parker CO website are probably asking yourself that question.

It was time for a virtual facelift

After 12 years of the same format, the technology and the information was getting pretty stale. Hopefully, this new updated and improved information source will serve you better and let you be more active in letting us know what you want to see. We still pride ourselves on being the first website in Parker Colorado in 1999 and in 2006 we started the first blog in Parker. “Our Parker Colorado”

What can you expect to see next?

For the last 12 years, Our Parker Colorado.com aka ParkerBuzz.com has served the community by listing all of the fun events that are going on in the area. We’ve partnered with a couple of locally owned and operated PR firms and with Mike Harrity at RelyLocalParker.com to help locally owned businesses get the word out about what they offer with very low-cost advertising and social networking.

Seven years ago it wasn’t possible to merge these two websites but in the very near future (December of 2018) both of those sites will be merged and we hope that will make the information easier to find in one consolidated Everything Parker Colorado here on this page. Please bookmark it, Facebook it, Tweet it and share it with your friends. We can only keep the lights on with advertising (unless we find a benevolent benefactor) so that will continue to be part of what you see on this website.

We apologize for any confusion during the last week but hope you will continue to read and enjoy the Parker Business & Community Directory.

If you have appreciated and enjoyed what Chrissy has provided for the last 20 years in Parker feel free to buy her a Starbucks on click on the affiliate links throughout the site and below and shop. She receives a small commission for purchases made when you click the links.

Parker Public Art by Don Budy and Christopher Romero

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Statue of stagecoach at the Wheel park, parker colorado south of the parker library.

The Town of Parker Colorado is home to many pieces of interesting and thought-provoking public art.

The first piece to be added to the community in May will be a new public art piece called “Patient Warrior” by sculptor Christopher Romero, and the second a bronze statue of Dr. Walter Heath, Parker’s first physician by local Parker artist Don Budy.

Public art plays an important role in the Town of Parker. It is used to develop community pride, promote public interest in art and draw visitors to the retail or civic areas where the pieces are displayed.

Christopher Romero a resident of Thornton Colorado has several public pieces of art throughout Metro Denver but this is his first piece in Parker which was a 2008 entry in the Douglas County Art Encounters Program.

Christopher Romer’s works in Douglas County include:
“The Patient Warrior” Location: Town Center, 9325 Dorchester St. Highlands Ranch, Colorado
“The Messenger” Location: The Vistas at Park Meadows Mall, 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree Colorado.
“Breath” Festival Park 2nd & Perry Streets, Castle Rock Colorado.

Mr Romero also has two donated pieces on display.
” The First Peace Officer” Arhchangel Michael at the Red Rocks Community College February 2005
“The Patient Warrior” (Eagle bust only) at the Good Samaritan Foundation August 2007

A bronze statue of Dr. Walter Heath, Parker’s first physician, will be revealed at the second public art unveiling on May 25 at 2 p.m. on the northeast corner of Mainstreet and Pikes Peak Place.

This piece was created by local artist, Don Budy, a local Parker resident and artist. Mr. Budy  is also known for the beautiful stained glass and wood cross that he donated to the Parker United Methodist Church when it moved from it’s original building next to Ruth Memorial Chapel to it’s current location on South Parker Road.

Ruth Memorial CHapel Parker COlorado Mainstreet

Dr. Walter Heath was instrumental in the building and placement of one of the town’s favorite landmarks “Ruth Memorial Chapel”. In 1912 Dr. Heath was one of the trustee’s for the “church” in Parker and along with George Parker, Heath donated land for the building site that became the home of Parker’s first church.  The church was named for Dr. Walter Heath’s daughter Ruth who died at an early age. Work began on the church in February 1912 and Dr. Heath passed away suddenly the next month and sadly never got to see this landmark stand. Ruth Chapel is on the national register of historic places. This memorial statue wil be a wonderful tribute to his life and contributions to the community and was made possible by Parker Adventist Hospital, Dr. Heath’s grandchildren, Edward V. Heath and Clair Heath Fink, and Parker business owners David A. Van Landschoot and Stevan Strain.

Don Budy is a local Parker resident and artist and also is known for the beautiful stained glass and wood cross that he donated to the Parker United Methodist Church was moved from it’s original home at the Mainstreet Center to the new structure on South Parker Road.

This project was made possible by Parker Adventist Hospital, Dr. Heath’s grandchildren, Edward V. Heath and Clair Heath Fink, and Parker business owners David A. Van Landschoot and Stevan Strain.

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For additional information about Public Art in Parker, please visit www.ParkerRec.com or contact Kelly Kuper at 303.434.1560.

Douglas County Art Encounters made possible by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.

More public art can be found in the photo tour of Parker here.

Photo Credit Copyright Christine Morin 2007

Karaoke Nights in Parker Colorado

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Do you love to Sing and Dance? Need to just let loose for a night?

Well now you can, right here in your own backyard. There are multiple shows that offer Karaoke and dancing for every style of listener. Anything from Country, Rock, Oldies, Alternative and today’s hits can be found at these shows.
If you are not comfortable getting up on the microphone, THAT’S OK, no pressure! Come see some of the local talent, just singing for fun!

Support local business and community.

Show starts at 8pm and continues until close. Wednesday is ladies night $1 drinks!

Saturday – Brunswick Zone located on 9255 Kimmer Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124

Sunday – Buffalo Boyds located on 12543 N Highway 83, Parker, CO 80134

Avery will be playing this show from 9-close.

Thanks to Jacque Parry, Kitchen Designer for JM Kitchen & Bath in Castle Rock Colorado for this info!  If you have any favorite local Kareoke Haunts, either post them in the comments or let me know and I’ll add them to the post.

If you have an idea for a story that would be of interest to your Parker neighbors, just email me… I’m happy to help spread the word.

Takoda Tavern – A Sports Bar in Parker CO

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I have been waiting for this sports bar to open for about 18 months and in fact, signed the petition that went around so that they could get their liquor license and I wasn’t disappointed.

It is located on the Corner of Hess and Parker Road up on the hill with a KILLER view of our gorgeous Rocky Mountains and   I bet the night lights are just as fabulous as sunset was. 12311 Pine Bluffs Way. It has your typical sports bar menu with a few surprises like Sweet potato fries as an option for only $1.00 more with any sandwich.  Happy hour runs to 6:30 p.m. and is changing on a daily basis right now, so stay tuned!  That night it was $1 off well drinks and tap beer for $2.50.  Tap choices include Coors, Shock Top, Guiness and Stella.

We sampled the chicken burrito which was HUGE, came smothered with yummy green chili.. not too spicy, but very flavorful and sides of salsa, chips and sour cream for $7.95, and the Hot Shot Burger (it was HOT… ) Jalapenos on top, Pepper Jack cheese and that same good green chili that the burrito was smothered in with onion rings for $1 buck more.

There are about 6 nice big screen TVs and lots of Bronco Fan paraphernalia.  The owner BOB.. (he wanted to make sure I spelled his name right) is a Parker local for about 20 years and came to introduce himself right after we sat down and got our drinks.

There is also a stage where he is having live music this Friday and Saturday night.

Takoda is an Indian word which means “A Friend to All” And you will feel that atmosphere the minute you walk in the door.