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Family Storytime

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Wednesday January 14th, 2009 - 07:00 PM
Where: Parker

Storytime for all ages

GED Testing

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Wednesday January 14th, 2009 - 12:30 PM
Where: Parker at Parker Meeting Room

Earn your GED! Bring a valid government issued picture ID, $90.00 cash or money order, and proof of Colorado residency. Pre-register online at www.GED123.org. Arrive to the testing location anytime between 8:30 and 11am. For more information contact Molly Elkins: 303-791-READ or www.melkins@dclibraries.org.

Cafe Current

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Tuesday January 13th, 2009 - 07:00 PM
Where: Parker

Come join us at the Warhorse Inn in historic downtown Parker for a lively discussion. Sasha Breger from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver will examine the food and farming crisis- from the developing world to the United States consumer. Questions and discussion are encouraged at this free event.

Parker Area Historical Society

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Tuesday January 13th, 2009 - 06:00 PM
Where: Parker at Parker Meeting Room

Parker Area Historical Society meets the second Tuesday of the month and everyone is welcome to attend.

Chess Club

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Tuesday January 13th, 2009 - 04:00 PM
Where: Parker

Weekly chess club. All ages welcome.

Storytime Science

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Monday January 12th, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Parker at Parker Meeting Room

Children and their parents will explore the sense of touch with books and hands-on experience. Registration is required. Recommended for ages 3-9. Parents are required to attend with 3,4,and 5 year olds.

Parker Writers

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Sunday January 11th, 2009 - 02:00 PM
Where: Parker at Parker Conference Room

Anne Randolph, founder of Soup Kitchen Writing, presents: Write Hot! Turn your "O.K." and "Good" writing into "GREAT" writing: your first and always step. This workshop explores gripping techniques by actually writing. Learn how to create incredible images to grasp your reader's attention. For both non-fiction and fiction writers.

Parker Genealogical Society

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Saturday January 10th, 2009 - 01:00 PM
Where: Parker at Parker Meeting Room

Monthly Meeting and program.

Weather Wonders

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Saturday January 10th, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Parker at Parker Meeting Room

Local meteorologist Dave Aguilera brings the weather indoors. Dave will demonstrate how to make snow and a tornado and share information about what makes Colorado weather unique.

Practice Your English

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Saturday January 10th, 2009 - 09:30 AM
Where: Parker at Parker Conference Room

The focus of the "Practice Your English" groups is to boost English skills for foreign language speakers ages seventeen and older by focusing on everyday interests and informal conversation topics. A facilitator will provide support to group members.

Novel Approach

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Thursday January 8th, 2009 - 07:00 PM
Where: Parker

Book club meets the second Thursday of every month.

Bark For Books

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Thursday January 8th, 2009 - 03:30 PM
Where: Parker

This program offers a pawsitive opportunity to boost your child's literacy skills with a dog as his/her audience. Sign-up required at Children's Desk.

Great Books Discussion Group

1 hour 36 min ago
When: Thursday January 8th, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Parker at Parker Conference Room

Great Books discussion groups are forums for thoughtful adults to read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry, and drama.