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Todd Hendreks running for Parker Town Council 2020

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My name is Todd Hendreks and I am running for Town Council for the Town of Parker this Fall.

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Sixteen years ago, my wife and I moved to one of the best places in America to raise a family. With two children born here, we have embraced the Community with open arms. The Town has changed quite a bit since 2004, but we love it today as much as we did back then.

I am running for elected office not because I think Parker needs to be fixed. I am running because I feel it is a special place where I wish to maintain that special hometown feeling that still exists today and improve the quality of life not only for my family but yours and your neighbors.

In the coming weeks, you will learn more about me and what I have accomplished here in Parker.

Todd’s Accomplishments

  • You will learn I have spent countless hours volunteering and serving this Town because I feel compelled to help others and I truly enjoy it.
  • You will learn that I have immersed myself into the fabric of the Community.
  • You will learn I have taken the time to educate myself on Town matters for years, long before I even considered running for elected office.
  • You will learn that I am one of the few candidates that does not disappear between election cycles.
  • You will learn that I am well qualified to represent the 56,000+ citizens that live here.
Todd Henreks

Most importantly, you will learn how much I would be honored to represent the citizens of Parker if elected.

As an Unaffiliated candidate, my political tendencies are fiscally conservative and issues for me range from Conservative to Moderate. What it also means is that I have the capacity to listen, understand concerns from all over the spectrum and most of all be fair.

You may not like my stance on certain things, but I promise you I won’t say one thing to your face then say the exact opposite to a different audience.

My Platform / Vision for Parker is summarized here, but I will go in-depth for future discussion.

Todd Hendreks’ Platform

  • Diversify the Local Economy
  • Recharge Efforts for More Open Space
  • Engage Community on Growth
  • Focus on Improving Fiscal Responsibility
  • Improve Options for Parks & Recreation
  • Advocate for Small Business
  • Prioritize Town’s Infrastructure Needs

Want to help? Please share this post and get engaged in the conversation on my page. More information about my campaign can also be found at the links below.

Sincerely,
Todd Hendreks
Town of Parker Town Council Candidate

Web: www.hendreks4parker.com
Email: todd@hendreks4parker.com
Facebook: hendreks4parker
Facebook Group: ParkerDataHub
Instagram: hendreks4parker
Contribute: https://www.hendreks4parker.com/contribute
Volunteer: https://www.hendreks4parker.com/helptodd

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Parker Farmers Market

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The Farmers Market in Parker celebrates its 15th Year on Mainstreet

Opening date Sunday – Mother’s Day every year

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Farmers Market Palazzi Farms Parker CO

HOURS 8-1 (or sold out)

Parker Farmers Market is held Sundays from Mother’s Day through Mid-October on Mainstreet. 
The road is closed to through traffic from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Vendors prefer cash but many do accept local checks with I.D.

This market attracts a large and noisy crowd with lots of options for supporting local growers and artisans.

Among the treasures you’ll find each week are:

  • fresh vegetables
  • fresh fruit
  • fresh and homemade salsa
  • flowers
  • herbs
  • baked goods
  • fresh bread
  • meats
  • dog treats
  • pasta
  • cosmetics
  • crafts
  • and new vendors each week

If you are hungry the Farmers Market can help you out.

You’ll enjoy ready-made foods like breakfast burritos, quesadillas, samples of food, wine tasting, middle eastern food, Mexican, American, and of course don’t forget to stop at Fika Coffee for your favorite caffeinated beverage.

The Town of Elizabeth has a Farmers Market as well.

It runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June through September at the corner of Highway 86 and Main Street in Elizabeth.

Churches in Parker Colorado

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Below you’ll find a listing for several of the churches in Parker CO and a few that are close that have large contingents of Parker residents.

Churches in Parker are listed below:

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Ave Maria Catholic Church
9056 E. Parker Road
Parker, Colorado 80138

Crossroad Community Church
9900 20 Mile
Road, Parker, CO 80134
303.841.3785

Faith Baptist Church
11150 East Hilltop Road, Parker CO 80134

Grace Baptist Church of Parker
“A House of Prayer Reaching Homes for Christ”

Joy Lutheran
7051 East Parker Hills Ct, Parker CO
Sat. evening service 5:30 pm, Sun. services at 8:00 am & 10:30 am, education hour at 9:15 am.

Jubilee Fellowship Church – Lone Tree 
9830 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Service times Saturday 5 & 7 p.m. and Sunday 9 & 11 a.m.
A charismatic non-denominational church.
Pastor John Leach 303-738-9416

Shine Church – Castle Rock (FKA Jubilee Fellowship Church)
(Just 15 mins from Parker)
809 Park St. Castle Rock, CO 80109

Lighthouse Church
12870 Stroh Ranch Ct, Parker, CO 80134, USA
720-744-3361

New Beginning Community Church
10550 s. Progress Way
Parker, CO 80134
303-495-2949

Newday Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Franktown Location: Services 11:15 am
905 N. Highway 83, Franktown, CO 80116
Parker Location: Services at 4:00 p.m.

Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church
9100 East Parker Road
Parker, CO 80138

Cornerstone Church of Parker
A Church for the Family with a Heart for the World
19542 E. Parker Square Dr.
Parker, CO  80134
Phone: 303-841-5259

Parker Bible Church
4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134
Church Office phone – (303) 841-3836

Parker United Methodist Church
8:15 Traditional 9:30 Blended
10:50 Contemporary (Worship Music)

Adult Choir Practice Wednesday
7:00 p.m. Childcare Provided -Choir sings at 9:30 Sunday Morning Service

Pine Crest Community Church
A Church You Will Love, even if you haven’t been to church in a while!”

Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church
The church will begin meeting at Sierra Middle School off Parker and Pine Rd beginning on March 6th. Services always begin at 10:30 with a snack and coffee gathering afterward. Adult and Youth programs.

Providence Presbyterian Church
18632 Pony Express Drive, Suite 105; Parker, Colorado 80134 Tel: 720-851-6881 / Cell: 303-870-9049

Redeemer Presbyterian Church 
Now meeting in the Mainstreet Center
Worship Service 10:30 am with nursery.
Sunday School all ages 9:15 a.m.

Redeemer Student Ministry Sundays 5:30 pm
Jr. & Sr. Hi Boys Bible Study Mondays 3:45 p.m.
Girls Group Fridays  4:00-6:00 p.m.
Community groups throughout the week

Southeast Christian Church
9650 Jordan Road (North of Lincoln on Jordan) Parker, CO
Service Times Saturdays at 5 pm and
Sundays at 9:00 am and 10:45 am

St. Matthews Episcopal Church
19580 E. Pilgrims Place
Parker, CO 80134

Trinity Lutheran Church – Franktown
8:00 am and 10:45 am Sunday Mornings
4740 North Hwy 83
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 841-8620

United Church of Christ Parker Hilltop
10926 E Democrat Road
Parker, CO  80134
303.841.2808

Youth Group Information

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Church Services in Parker Colorado

Would you like a link to your church? All we ask is a link back to the Best of Parker Community Guide 

Elementary Schools in Parker

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Elementary and Charter Schools in Parker

Parker has lots of choices when it comes to education for your kids. We have provided an in depth look at many of your choices via videos that the Douglas County School District had shot this summer. You will be able to get a taste of what the administration, teachers and students of each of the school hold dear to them.

Cherokee Trail Elementary – K-6, Non-Traditional school using multi-aged classrooms and whole language learning techniques.
Challenge to Excellence Charter School K-8 Charter School using Padeia, and other curriculums. Integrates reading, writing, math and science, with emphasis on applied technologies.

Frontier Valley Elementary  New school in Canterberry with menu, staff and student information.

Iron Horse Elementary School – Information about the newest grade school in Parker, including mission statement, hours of operation, staff, calendar and child care.

Legacy Point Elementary School  – Ponderosa Feeder school, Calendar, newsletters, staff and curriculum.

Mountain View K-3 Elementary School Traditional grade school serving The Pinery  and outlying areas.

Northeast Elementary – Grades 4-6 traditional grade school serving The Pinery and outlying areas in South Parker. The original highschool in Parker. Feeder school for Ponderosa High School.

Northeast Elementary in Parker, Colorado from Mike Harrity at Loclyz.

Pine Grove Elementary – K-6 school serving the Main Stonegate subdivision. Feeder school for Chapparal High School.

Pine Grove Elementary in Parker Colorado

Pine Lane Primary K-3 – Instruction in core curricular areas is aligned to the Douglas County standards, our northernmost grade school.

Pioneer Elementary School – Provides K-6 education in a positive caring environment.

Prairie Crossing Elementary  – A school located in the Bradbury Ranch subdivision. Includes contact and parent information and a school events calendar.

Core Knowledge Charter School  We focus on educational excellence, mastering second languages, and technology. www.ckcs.net

Douglas County School District

Pumpkin Bisque with Pepitas and Cinnamon Cream-Recipe of the Month

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Our recipe this month comes from Chef Aaron at Pradera Country Club and it’s just in time for your winter holiday feasts.

Holiday Pumpkin Recipe

Since pumpkins come in all sizes, no specifics will be used for this recipe.  Instead, it will be a procedure recipe.  The sugars and flavorings can be mixed and matched for personal taste.

  • 1 pumpkin
  • Apple juice
  • Cream
  • Sugars:  white sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, dark corn syrup, caramel, etc.
  • Flavoring:  vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cloves, ginger, etc.
  • Pepitas (a pepita is a pumpkin seed with the husk removed)
  • Cream
  • Ground cinnamon

Remove the seeds and the skin from a FRESH pumpkin.
Cut into small pieces, and place in a large pot.
Fill the pot with apple juice and cream until the pumpkin is covered.
Add any sugars and seasonings you’d like, and then simmer the mixture until pumpkin is very soft.
Puree in blender, with a hand mixer, or in a food processor.

Garnish soup with cream whipped with cinnamon and toasted pepitas.

About Executive Chef Aaron Schultz

Aaron Achutz Executive chef pradera country club parker co

Executive Chef Aaron Schultz’s prior experience includes the Woodmore Pines Country Club in Monument CO, Beaver Creek, in Avon, and Plum Creek Country Club in Castle Rock. He then helped open The Club at Pradera in 2005 and continues to strive to meet every member expectation on a day to day basis. His passion lies in the artistic side of the culinary arts including paired dinners such as wine, beer, or spirits.


Dumb Friends League opens Harmony Equine Center Franktown CO

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Whether by car, truck or horse and buggy, horse lovers and admirers are invited to attend the official open house and adoption day at the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center near Franktown, Colorado.

The open house and adoption day will take place on Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the equine center located at 5530 E. Highway 86, just west of Franktown.

Dumb Friends League Equine Center Open House

“We’ll have made many changes from the time the League announced the opening of the Center back in March to what you’ll see at the open house,” said Duane Adams, vice president of field and equine services. “Our third barn will be completed, and out new training classroom is going to be well under way.”

Visitors will be able to take a guided tour, enjoy food and refreshments and see horses available for adoption. No RSVP is required. After June 16, the Harmony Equine Center will have adoption days every Saturday, except on major holidays.

 “We want the public to be able to see what we are doing, not only to help the horses in our care, but to spread the word that there is a real need for this facility in Colorado,” said Adams. “The Center is supported entirely through donations.”

The Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center is not a sanctuary or a rescue facility. The Center does not accept owner-relinquished horses.

It is for horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules that have been removed from owners’ care by law enforcement authorities.

To learn more about the Harmony Equine Center or to see horses available for adoption, visit ddfl.org/equine or call (303) 751-5772.