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Elbert County News 5
August 29, 2013
Smokin’ Brew BBQ to hit Parker Competitors contend for prizes, fill hungry patrons’ stomachs By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@ourcoloradonews.com Fifty of Colorado’s best barbecue artists are preparing to fire up their grills in downtown Parker. The smell of freshly cooked meat will hover over the fifth annual Smokin’ Brew BBQ in the Parker Station parking lot Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned event could bring more than 20,000 people to the area for a taste of summer, and the master grillers are ready for the hungry crowds. Competitors are judged in different categories and awarded for best sauces, seasonings and meats. They’re contending for $8,500 in prize money, trophies and titles.
LIVE MUSIC PERFORMERS/TIMES Thomas Harvey Moore III, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday Groove 22 Band, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday The Tripping Griswolds, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday The Indulgers, 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday Lewis and Floorwax-Groove Hawgs, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday Black Jack Canyon Band, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Catfish Kray Blues Band, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday But it’s truly the patrons who win during the Smokin’ Brew, which was founded by the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker. John Diak, a member of the club and a Parker town councilman, says the familyoriented event has something for everyone. Aside from the delicious barbecue and wide assortment of side dishes, there is a lineup of live music culminating with headlining band the Groove Hawgs.
has been unable to travel the barbecue competition circuit in recent years because of the success of his seasonings and sauces, four of which are selling well at Kroger and Whole Foods in the Rocky Mountain region. Gaining notoriety among the die-hard barbecuers is something of an accomplishment. Last year, Golden Toad’s ribs had the best showings. This year, the brisket has been placing better. The distinctions and publicity have been a catalyst for revenue, but Jilbert breaks down one of his main goals with a simple statement. “It’s all about bragging rights,” he says. “It’s competitive.” Hours for the event are 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 30, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 31 and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 1. The event is free, but tickets must be purchased for food and drink. For more information, call 303-3048085 or visit www.smokinbrewbbq.com.
NEWS IN A HURRY Mounted shooting slated
email at jusropn@yahoo.com.
Cowboy mounted shooting is one of the fastest-growing equine sports in the world. Those who like guns and fast horses will want to attend the Colorado Regulators Rendezvous Shoot, Sept. 14-15. Details are still being finalized, but a jackpot event is scheduled, as are a long gun competition, barbecue and potluck. For more information and updates, contact Dan Perusek at 970-301-8816 or by
Castle Rock
Democrats host picnic
The Elbert County Democrats will host a picnic at 2 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Casey Jones Park Pavilion, 4189 Highway 86, in Elizabeth. There will be food, a pie auction and lots of opportunities to learn about the oil, gas and water issues facing the county. The Elbert County Water Panel will answer questions regarding water rights,
Highlands Ranch
Littleton
water adjudication, how aquifers work and how hydraulic fracturing may impact the county. Vic Meyers, who is challenging Republican Congressman Cory Gardner, will be on hand to talk about his candidacy and his platforms. A speaker from the Mothers’ Project, a global coalition of mothers united on behalf of children, will discuss the exploitation of natural gas by hydraulic fracturing. For more information, contact
Parker
1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org
Services:
Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8am, 9:15am, 10:30am Sunday School 9:15am Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com
Open and Welcoming
Sunday Worship 8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am
Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am
www.st-andrew-umc.com
Welcome Home!
Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life
worship Time 10:30AM sundays
Affiliated with United Church of Religious Science
303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510
9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co
Castle Rock Recreation Center 2301 Woodlands Blvd, Castle Rock
9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126
303 798 6387
CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Sunday Services 10 a.m.
www.OurCenterforSpiritualLiving.org 720-851-0265
Abiding Word Lutheran Church 8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch
(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)
An Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Sunday Worship 10:30 4825 North Crowfoot Valley Rd. Castle Rock • canyonscc.org 303-663-5751
First Presbyterian Church of Littleton
Sunday Worship: 10:45AM & 6PM Bible Study: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults 4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836
www.parkerbiblechurch.org
Parker
LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA
SErviCES:
Saturday 5:30pm
Sunday 9:30am
Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org
Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve
Sunday Worship
8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 Miller road Parker, Co 80138 303-841-2125 www.pepc.org
Parker
Community Church of Religious Science Sunday services held in the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel at the Parker Mainstreet Center
...19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker 80138
Sunday Service
& Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.
Visit our website for details of classes & upcoming events.
303.805.9890
www.P a r k er C C R S.org P.O. Box 2945—Parker CO 80134-2945
303-791-3315
pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org
In observance of Labor Day on Sept. 2, all Elbert County offices and libraries will be closed. Regular business hours will resume on Sept. 3. For more information, contact the county at 303-621-2341, or the library at 303-646-3416.
New Thought...Ancient Wisdom
Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am
Sunday
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Hilltop United Church Of Christ 10926 E. Democrat Rd. Parker, CO 10am Worship Service www.hilltopucc.org 303-841-2808
Greewood Village
Pastor David Fisher Fellowship & Worship: 9:00 am Sunday School: 10:45 am 5755 Valley Hi Drive Parker, CO 303-941-0668
www.SpiritofHopeLCMC.org
1609 W. Littleton Blvd. (303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org
“Loving God - Making A Difference”
www.gracepointcc.us
Locations close for holiday
Joy
Where people are excited about God’s Word.
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
Elbert County Democrats Chairwoman Jill Duvall at jduvall908@aol.com.
Parker
First United Methodist Church
A place for you
Cow Pie Bingo, a fundraiser that was introduced last year, will be back by popular demand. A 50-foot-by-40-foot grid is painted on the ground and surrounded by a fence. A cow is led onto the grid to do its “business” and the owner of the square with the majority of the cow pie will win half the amount raised in sold tickets, up to $10,000. The main attraction, however, lies in the finely honed techniques and secret recipes concocted by the grill masters. From brisket and ribs to chicken and pulled pork, the succulent meats ensure that no one leaves with an appetite. The exhibition helps local companies, like Littleton-based Golden Toad Inc., make a name for themselves. Golden Toad, created by entrepreneur Todd Jilbert, is participating in the Smokin’ Brew BBQ for the fourth time. It has earned the top prize in the sauce category, along with other notable top-10 finishes. Jilbert
Franktown
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN
Acts 2:38
Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey
www.gracecolorado.com
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)
303-841-4660 www.tlcas.org
You are invited to worship with us:
Sundays at 10:00 am
Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs)
303-798-8485
60 W Littleton Blvd, Unit 101 Littleton CO 80120 303 523 7332
Sunday School
(for children and adults)
9:00 am
Morning Worship Service 10:30 am Evening Worship Service 6:30 pm
Erev Rosh Hashanah - September 4, 7:00 pm First Day Rosh Hashanah - September 5, 9:30 am Second Day Rosh Hashanah - September 6, 9:30 am Kol Nidre / Erev Yom Kippur - September 13, 7:00 pm Yom Kippur - September 14, 9:30 am
Join us at Sheraton Denver Tech Center
7007 S Clinton Street in Greenwood Village, CO 80112 (right off of I25 and Arapahoe).
303-794-6643
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Breakfast 8:15 am Prayer 6:00 pm
Bible Study
Prayer 5:45 pm Dinner 6:15 pm Additional Meeting Times: Friday 6:30 pm Prayer Saturday 10:30 am—12:00 noon Open Church (Fellowship/Canvassing)
7:00 pm
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