HUMANITARIAN
DCSD instills service in students, requiring 20 hours of community service for graduation, fostering personal growth and selflessness.
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Bret and Amber Tueller
4 min read
The Giving Tree
Turning resources into hope, The Giving Cookie empowers children through education, one delicious bite at a time.
Bret and Amber Tueller
2 min read
Holiday Lighting
Kick off the holidays in Parker with Mayor’s Tree Lighting, carols, and ice sculptures on Nov 29. Don't miss the magic! #ParkerHolidayMagic
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Local Hero
Col Curtis D. Dale receives long-overdue Bronze Star and Legion of Merit, celebrating a distinguished career. #HonorOurVeterans
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Take a Bow
Celebrate 20 years of "The Nutcracker of Parker" with Lisa Tuska's talented cast delivering a local holiday tradition. #NutcrackerParker
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Your Vote, Your Voice
Meet Parker's candidates: explore their visions for your community in "Your Voice. Your Vote." #ParkerElections
Erin Kane
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DCSD Board Votes Unanimously to Place $490 Million Bond on Ballot
Learn how the $490M DCSD 2024 Bond Initiative could enhance school environments without raising taxes. #DCSD2024Bond
Search Parker Staff
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Welcome to Douglas County:
Explore Douglas County—the premier place for vibrant living between Parker and Castle Rock. #DouglasCountyLiving
Erin Kane
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Building Bright Futures - What Would a Potential Bond Cost Taxpayers?
Explore how the 2024 Bond Initiative could enhance DCSD's learning environments without raising taxes. #BuildingBrightFutures #DCSD
Bret and Amber Tueller
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The Best Dishes in Town
Join the taste challenge! Visit 10 local eateries in 30 days and share your favorites. #BestDishesInTown #TasteChallenge
Bret and Amber Tueller
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FAMILYTIME
Gather around the table for family time and a special treat—our favorite grilled pineapple recipe! 🍍 #FamilyTime #RecipeShare
Bret and Amber Tueller
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HISTORYHASHTAG #LegenDAIRY
Explore the rich dairy heritage of Douglas County in our #LegenDAIRY article. From gold rush to creameries, discover a part of our history.
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Best in Town 2024
Explore Parker's top businesses, voted by you! See why these local favorites stand out in our vibrant community.
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Proud to be DCSD
Discover why DCSD is a top choice for education—where students and staff achieve excellence together.
Bret and Amber Tueller
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The Newcomers Guide to Douglas, County
Welcome to Douglas County! Our Newcomers Guide in Search Parker Magazine offers essential tips to settle in and explore local gems.
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Best in Town 2024
It's that time of year! Cast your vote in Parker's Best in Town survey and show some love for your favorite local businesses! Whether it's y
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Proud to be DCSD
Discover why the Douglas County School District (DCSD) stands out as a top-performing district
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Wag n Wash
Discover why Wag n' Wash in Aurora is the go-to spot for pet lovers!
Bret and Amber Tueller
2 min read
Life on the Lake
Discover the best lakes and reservoirs around Colorado in this detailed guide.
Search Parker Staff
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CARLOVER
Explore the thrilling world of cars with insights from our resident experts, Derek and John. Learn the secrets of maintaining your vehicle f
Erin Kane
2 min read
Hats Off to an Incredible 2023-2024 School Year!
It truly felt like this school year flew by yet so much was accomplished and there is so much to celebrate. Let’s take a moment to...
Mark Rosenthal
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GRILLMASTER
Unleash your inner grill master with our expert-backed guide to grilling and smoking meats. Learn the secrets of selecting top-quality cuts
Amber Tueller
1 min read
CELEBRATING FATHERS
Celebrate the unsung heroes of our communities—fathers. From playing a pivotal role in schools through activities like Dads 'n' Doughnuts, t
Amber Tueller
5 min read
Happy Camper
Enjoying the great outdoors is one of the biggest benefits of living in the heart of some of the most picturesque landscape anywhere in...
Erin Kane
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Proud to Be DCSD - A Look Back at 2023-2024
Here in the Douglas County School District (DCSD), we have some of the most dedicated teachers, principals, and support staff who give...
Bret and Amber Tueller
2 min read
How to Help Your Veggies Grow - We Asked an Expert
Avid Gardner and Tagawa Garden Ambassador Luan Akin Five Tips for Home-grown Veggies In our enthusiasm to get our veggie gardens up and...
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Mothers
It has been said that the highest and noblest work in this life is that of a mother. Honestly, I don't know if that gives mothers enough...
Amber Tueller
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Legacy
Explore the transformative Legacy Campus of the Douglas County School District—a hub of innovation in education. Opened after a significant
Erin Kane
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Proud to Be Douglas County School District!
Celebrating Excellence in Education: The Douglas County School District (DCSD) stands out as a beacon of academic achievement
Bret and Amber Tueller
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7 Questions with Marshall Ekhoff
Meet Marshall Ekhoff, a seasoned Financial Advisor and community pillar in Parker, Colorado, with over 27 years of service. In our latest ed
Amber Tueller
4 min read
#History
Discover the rich history of the iconic yellow house at 10965 S. Pikes Peak Drive in downtown Parker. Built in 1911, this historic landmark
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Spring in Your Step
Six simple ways to freshen up your home for spring Bright and Green - Bring fresh greens or bright flowers onto your patio and into your...
Bret and Amber Tueller
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The Family Table
The kitchen table is a well-used place. It may be a little bit scratched or worn. Throughout the day and week, it serves many purposes....
Erin Kane
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DCSD Teachers and Staff Receive Pay Raises Thanks to the Voters of Douglas County
In January, Douglas County School District’s educators and staff received their much anticipated and well-deserved pay increases. This...
Bret and Amber Tueller
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To Permit, Or Not To Permit
Spring is just around the corner and our thoughts turn to home improvement As you consider making changes or upgrades to your home,...
Bret and Amber Tueller
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The Family Tree
FIND YOUR FAMILY. DISCOVER YOURSELF by: Amber Tueller Our story. Finding out about our past is something intriguing and exciting! Who...
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Lonely Hearts Club
Not all dating experiences have a "happily-ever-after" ending Getting to know someone romantically can leave you feeling… drained. If...
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Budding Business
Prairie Hill Flower Co. Local family showcases home grown flowers and a blossoming floral business Lisa Frahm and her husband own the...
Bret and Amber Tueller
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HAIRCOLOREXPERTS
This classy and stylish salon was started in Parker in May of 2005. It first opened next door to Kohls. Betty and Joe Daniels originally...
Search Parker Staff
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Speeding Up Wound Healing
Hyperbaric Medicine is like a breath of (Highly Oxygenated) fresh air Hyperbaric medicine has been most commonly used to help scuba...
Search Parker Staff
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Break in Those Boots, Not Those Bones
Tips from our friends at 20 Mile Urgent Care and Family Medicine It is that time of year!! Are you daydreaming of a long vertical descent...
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Triumph Over Tragedy
If you have the opportunity to sit down with Angie Rodriguez and hear her amazing story, do it. Angie, who grew up in Castle Rock and now...
Patrick Nolan
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Destination Transformation
How private gyms can help you achieve your New Year’s Resolutions It’s January. That means a lot of people are making...
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Erin Kane
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Thankful for Our Douglas County Voters!
This is the time of year to be thankful, and all of us in the Douglas County School District are so thankful for our Douglas County...
Karen Montgomery
3 min read
A RIGHT JOLLY OLD ELF
Rich Foerster was voted the "Real" Santa at this year's annual Mountain Pine Woman's Club Yuletide Bazaar. HO HO HO! Santa Claus has come...
Amber Tueller
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What to my Wondering Eyes
Alexa Nugent brings the Christmas spirit through her decorating business Stepping into Alexa Nugent’s front door, I was greeted with a...
Search Parker Staff
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The Bell Still Rings for All Who Truly Believe
We asked some of our younger readers what they love about the holidays. "I l-ove the holidays because I get to spend time with my whole...
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day brings visions of turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and stuffing. We work in the kitchen for hours and enlist help...
Bret and Amber Tueller
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Local Hero
Half a Century Late, Colonel Dale is Twice Decorated for Vietnam Warzone Service Eighty-five year old, Col Curtis D. Dale, PhD, USAF...
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