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  • Parker Artist Shares his Love for Photography
    60 years is a long time. Certainly in these times, it's a challenge to be in business at all, but there is a company in Parker that is turning 60 this fall. That business is Mikel-Gamber Photography. Current owner Brad Mikel bought the business from its second owner, Lyn Gamber, in 1983. When ...

  • Amendment 61 reduces debt - and construction
    Suppose you decide it's time to move out of your rented apartment. You have some money, but not enough to buy a house outright. So, like millions of other Americans, you start shopping for a mortgage. You quickly learn that the longer the term of the loan, the more house you can buy. The paym...

  • Female Teen Drivers Learn to Avoid Accidents with Wheels in Heels
    "My teen daughter attended this in August and loved it! It gave her lots of practice and confidence. I feel so much better as a parent knowing she's been through Wheels in Heels." Christy O, Denver High heels not only give women an edge in fashion, self-defense, and tightrope polo, the...

  • Sept. 23 event features resources for senior adults
    A no-cost community forum featuring on-site experts advising on planning for later life, will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, Colorado. Sixteen workshops throughout the day will focus on...

  • Comment on draft sustainability vision statement
    The Douglas County Sustainability Initiative Advisory Committee (SIAC) asks Douglas County residents and business owners to comment on a draft vision statement and objectives related to a sustainable Douglas County. Access the draft document online at www.douglas.co.us/planning/SIAC or visit any ...

  • On behalf of the Veterans Services Office, the Douglas County Commissioners seek a Veterans Services
    On behalf of the Veterans Services Office, the Douglas County Commissioners seek a Veterans Services Technician. This County Commissioner appointee will fill a part-time, volunteer position and perform a variety of duties supporting the activities of the Office of Veterans Affairs including: work...

  • I survived the Holocaust
    Denver resident Eric Cahn was just two years old and living in Mannheim, Germany, when his family was arrested by the Nazis and deported by boxcar to an internment camp in Nazi-occupied southern France. Cahn, author of "Maybe Tomorrow: A Hidden Child of the Holocaust," will visit with area te...

  • Local author Perkins brings Oakes to life
    Anyone who lives in Douglas County might wonder about D.C. Oakes, the namesake of a Castle Rock high school. Local author LaVonne Perkins will shed some light on Oakes and her research in two upcoming visits at Douglas County Libraries . Perkins, author of "D.C. Oakes: Family, Friends &...

  • Libraries mean business
    Libraries mean business. Whether it's people writing resumes and applying for jobs, or people launching or growing their own small businesses, libraries assist in economic recovery. September at Douglas County Libraries is no exception. Now is a great time for entrepreneurs and small busi...

  • Spin a yarn at Rocky Mountain Storytelling Festival
    As a little girl, Eldrena Douma listened to her grandmother tell traditional folktales and stories of her family's influence on pueblo pottery. Today, Douma travels the country from her home in Texas, sharing stories from her American Indian heritage as well as her own original tales. Douma...

  • Getting Your Baby To Sleep: Five Sleep Myths
    Getting your baby to sleep through the night is by far one of the toughest jobs as a new parent. Sleeping through the night is not only an important milestone, it's an essential part of your child's physical and emotional development . Here, we "put to rest" some of the most popular myths ab...

  • Library storytime is your child?s first classroom
    Storytime has long been a mainstay of public libraries. But Douglas County Libraries ' storytime is much more than a nice librarian reading books to kids. "Storytime is a child's first classroom and testament to the library's commitment to the value of early literacy," said David Farnan...

  • Fall Basketball Camps
    Nothing But Net is proud to introduce our fall camps and leagues for the 2010 season. Our selection of camps and leagueis tailoredfor every type of basketball player no matter what their skill level.These camps will provide excellent coaching and skill development from one of the best basketb...

  • Rugby Coaches needed
    Rugby Coaches needed Rugby Leagues offer non-tackle and tackle programs for boys and girls, ages 5-18. Emphasis on fitness, teamwork, camaraderie and fun. For more information contact: Info@RugbyColorado.com or call 303.523.7336 www.RugbyColorado.com

  • ACC TaeKwon-Do students excell in Missouri tournament
    On July 31st, 2010 students from A.C.C. TaeKwon-Do competed in the annual Phoenix tournament in Columbia Missouri. A.C.C. TaeKwon-Do has been at the college now for two years and offers classes for students from age 8 to 99 in a year round program. Back Row: Master Arnold, Master Blakeley, M...

  • Business Focus: A Bit of Tack, Parker
    Address: 12543 N. Colorado 83 and 7522 S. Pinery Drive Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. Founded: 1994 Contact: 303-921-4814 Employees: 8 Interview with Mauri Tracy, owner Q: How did you get involved in this business?...

  • Boy Scout builds shed for Ponderosa athletic department
    A Parker boy scout has recently finished building a shed for Ponderosa High School's athletic department for his Eagle Scout project. Ponderosa senior Michael Rees said he wanted to do something cool for his project and that he likes to build things so he proposed it to the school's athletic...

  • Pine Curve land debated in Parker
    The Town of Parker has received two controversial proposals for the 22-acre property at Pine Drive and Mainstreet, known as the Pine Curve property. Both bids involve a grocery store, one of which would be a King Soopers, as an anchor in a shopping mall with a gas station. Some residents are...

  • Douglas County coalition seeks volunteers
    The Douglas County Volunteer Coalition will hold a volunteer fair this month to establish a destination for future help. DCVC, a group of local organizations dedicated to promoting volunteerism and collaborations, wants to help the community find a good match with the many organizations in ...

  • Group seeks Douglas County veterans monument in Castle Rock
    A newly formed foundation is looking to establish a Douglas County Veterans Monument in Castle Rock. The group - mostly veterans, spearheaded by Douglas County Veterans Affairs officer Henry Bohne - wants to build a monument for veterans living and dead at the site of the old county courtho...

  • Back to School/Back to Frantic? Here?s help in the kitchen... Six Ways to Get Kids to Try New Foods
    For most parents, finding ways to encourage their picky eaters to try and enjoy new foods is a top priority. In fact, a recent survey showed more than 68 percent of registered dietitians who counsel new parents frequently receive questions about getting finicky eaters to eat at mealtime. And now...

  • Around the House: Backflow Prevention
    Homes are meant to keep our families safe, but unfortunately many things in our homes can malfunction make us sick or cause more serious harm. The water you use to bathe, drink and clean with can become contaminated by backflow in your water lines and make you and your family sick. Backflow i...

  • Parker Police: Faux deer hunting
    Company drives made more difficult . At 10 a.m. Aug. 22, Parker Police responded to a report of a theft at a home on the 16400 block of Homestead Court, Parker . A man said sometime between midnight and 8 a.m. Aug. 22 someone stole his personal GPS device from his company car, which was par...

  • Dr. Robert R. Roehrich named president of Rocky Vista University
    The Rocky Vista University (RVU) Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Robert R. Roehrich, Ph.D. as President and Chief Executive Officer of the University. Dr. Roehrich had served as the University's Interim President since late May. While announcing Dr. Roehrich's appointment, Th...

  • To The Rescue Awarded Douglas County Senior Transportation Grant
    To The Rescue, a personal and professional assistance company, announced today that it has been awarded the Douglas County Senior Transportation Grant through The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Area Agency On Aging in the amount of $56,160 for the one year July 1, 2010 throu...


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  • Parker Artist Shares his Love for Photography
    60 years is a long time. Certainly in these times, it's a challenge to be in business at all, but there is a company in Parker that is turning 60 this fall. That business is Mikel-Gamber Photography. Current owner Brad Mikel bought the business from its second owner, Lyn Gamber, in 1983. When ...
  • Amendment 61 reduces debt - and construction
    Suppose you decide it's time to move out of your rented apartment. You have some money, but not enough to buy a house outright. So, like millions of other Americans, you start shopping for a mortgage. You quickly learn that the longer the term of the loan, the more house you can buy. The paym...
  • Female Teen Drivers Learn to Avoid Accidents with Wheels in Heels
    "My teen daughter attended this in August and loved it! It gave her lots of practice and confidence. I feel so much better as a parent knowing she's been through Wheels in Heels." Christy O, Denver High heels not only give women an edge in fashion, self-defense, and tightrope polo, the...
  • Sept. 23 event features resources for senior adults
    A no-cost community forum featuring on-site experts advising on planning for later life, will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, Colorado. Sixteen workshops throughout the day will focus on...

 
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