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08/27/2026

Boo

08/20/2026

Now open!!

CULINARY EXCELLENCE IS COMING TO PARKER! 🌮✨

JP Cocina & Cantina is opening soon in the heart of Parker, Colorado; bringing family, flavor, and community together in one unforgettable dining experience.

Known for beloved local cafés and award-winning food trucks, this family-owned team is beginning an exciting new chapter with a full-service luxury Mexican restaurant and cantina.

Expect incredible food from an award-winning chef, expertly crafted cocktails from a master bartender, exceptional service, indoor and outdoor dining, live music, happy hour, and an atmosphere designed for everything from date nights to lively celebrations. 🎶🍹

JP Cocina & Cantina is more than a restaurant; it’s a destination built on years of passion, hard work, and deep roots in the Parker food community.

Opening soon near Parker Road and Main Street, next to Best Buy!

Follow along for opening announcements, exclusive previews, and more at jpcocina.com.

Jp Cocina Cantina

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08/15/2026

A new shop is open!!

08/10/2026

Let’s stop this!!

08/09/2026

From a post in “People Against Annexing Crowsnest”. By joey lugo

Heads up, Douglas County neighbors. Flexential’s new data center at Chambers and Compark is asking Douglas County for a pretty big favor, and it’s happening fast.

The Board of County Commissioners meets this Tuesday, August 11 at 1:30pm to vote on giving Flexential a 100% rebate on their county property tax bill. Not for a year or two. For 35 years straight.

Here’s the trade. The county estimates it will hand back about $19.3 million in tax revenue over the life of the deal. In return, Flexential says the project will create 16 new jobs. Only 16!

Do the math and that’s over a million dollars in rebated taxes for every job created, spread out over three and a half decades. Meanwhile the facility itself represents a $200 to $290 million investment, so this isn’t a company that needs help getting the project built. It’s already built.

Parker and the county have already signed letters of support, so this is close to a done deal before most residents even know it’s on the table.

I’m not against growth. I love this community and I want to see it thrive. But when a deal like this moves this quickly with this little public visibility, it’s worth asking questions. What does Douglas County give up in services or infrastructure funding over those 35 years? Why such a long term for so few jobs? And why does the public find out about a Tuesday vote with just days to spare?

Just want us all looking at this with our eyes open. And the way we fight back is by casting a vote in November!

07/29/2026

Dogs wanted!!

Could your dog be Sandy? 🐾

Parker Arts and Pickering Arts & Entertainment are searching for one very special four-legged performer to play Sandy, Annie's lovable canine companion, in our winter 2027 production of Annie!

We're looking for a friendly, medium- to large-sized, light-colored dog who is calm, trainable, comfortable around children, and confident in crowds. If your pup has personality—and maybe a little star power—we'd love to meet them!

📅 Join us for auditions on Saturday, August 29 at The Schoolhouse.

Learn more and reserve an audition time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CACAD2CA2FFC16-64814044-sandy #/

07/29/2026

Sip, stroll, and support local students this Friday!

When you join us for the Parker Chamber Wine Walk this Friday, you can also help make a difference for Douglas County students. We'll be collecting school supply donations for the Foundation for Douglas County Schools' Lend A Hand School Supply Drive.

Bring a few school supplies with you and drop them off during the event. Every donation helps provide local students with the backpacks and classroom essentials they need to start the school year ready to learn.

Suggested donation items include:
Pencils and pens
Notebooks
Folders
Crayons and markers
Backpacks
Other new school supplies

Let's come together as a community to support our local students while enjoying a great evening in downtown Parker. We hope to see you at Wine Walk this Friday!

Learn more about the Lend A Hand School Supply Drive: https://www.foundationdcs.org/lendahand