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🌱 Thinking about running Parker Town Council? Key 2026 deadlines to know

Parker, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Parker! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about running Parker Town Council? Key 2026 deadlines to know
  • How the new High Plains Trail link changes getting around Parker
  • Parker’s July 4 fireworks postponed—what you can and can’t do now

Also on today's calendar: GRAND OPENING - Castle Rock Regenerative Healthcare and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A strong afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 61.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Parker sets November 2026 election, opens filing timeline for council seats (prismnews.com) — Parker has set its next Town Council election for November 3, 2026, with three four-year seats on the ballot and filing already open for prospective candidates. Residents interested in running can attend pre-candidate and orientation meetings at Town Hall this summer and fall to learn about campaign rules, responsibilities, and how the council shapes land use, transportation, and long-term growth.
   

• Parker completes High Plains Trail, closing Douglas County gap (prismnews.com) — Parker has finished the High Plains Trail connection over South Parker Road, closing the last major gap in this regional path and giving residents a safer way to cross the busy corridor. The new segment links existing trail sections along E-470 and advances a long-planned route from Aurora down to the Cherry Creek Trail in Parker, improving options for walkers, cyclists, and commuters.
   

• Professional firework shows delayed across Douglas County (highlandsranchherald.com) — Parker’s professional Fourth of July fireworks show is off for now, postponed to Veterans Day on November 11 because of countywide Stage 2 fire restrictions. Along with Lone Tree and Castle Rock, Parker is closing fireworks stands, asking residents not to use personal fireworks, and directing people to call the police non-emergency line to report violations that could bring steep fines or jail time.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday July 4
  • Radio Revolution @ Rock The Mountain →
    Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd #437, Castle Rock
    3:00 pm
    • Sunday July 5
  • Bubbles & Beats Sunday Brunch at Bar Hummingbird →
    Bar Hummingbird at The Brinkerhoff, 6371 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock
    11:00 am
    • Friday July 10
  • PTO Used Uniform Sale
    Parker Core Knowledge Middle School Parker, CO 80134
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday July 11
  • Eye Five Transportation and Road Safety Event
    Sagewood Middle School Castle View High School, 5254 N Meadows Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80109, USA
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 💖EIGHT WONDERFUL PUPS LOOKING FOR ADOPTERS & FOSTERS💖
    We have 8 Great Dane / shepherd mixed puppies arrive July 18th and are now accepting adoption and foster applications for them! They will be 3.5… (Nextdoor Preston Hills)
  • Still missing!!!
    Lost dog!! Her name is Molly, she has short legs, gray and white wire hair. she ran off at the horse park in Parker by the high school. Please call… (Nextdoor Preston Hills)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service, Customer Service) - Full Time in Parker. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Whole Body Team Member (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition - Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service) - Part Time in Parker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parker here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lone Tree

  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001882102-26-000008 (sec.gov)
  • Secretary Lutnick Strengthens FirstNet Authority Board with the Appointment of Four Experienced Leaders (benton.org)
  • Celestial Lantern Harbor (google.com)

Castle Rock

  • A buzz above: How drones are rewiring the Fourth of July (westword.com)

Ok Parker! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Parker

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