Search South Aurora Magazine

*****ECRWSS*****

POSTAL CUSTOMER

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DENVER, CO PERMIT 5377

AURORA NO. 167

|

DECEMBER 2021

SEARCH SOUTH

2 SEARCHSOUTHAURORA

17914 Cottonwood Drive Parker, CO 80134

720-524-8878

VISIT US AT R3ELECTRONICS.NET

Buy, Sell, Trade

CERTIFIED PREOWNED Phones

Computers

Game Systems

Game Controllers

Repairs

Refurbish

Tablets Games

(Xbox, Playstation, Wii, Nintendo)

Recycling

Accessories DECEMBER 2021 3

CONTENT ISSUE NO. 167 | DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES THE BELL STILL RINGS FOR ALL WHO TRULY BELIEVE We asked some of our younger locals what they love about the holiday season.

10

14 A THRILL OF HOPE Downtown Castle Rock really hits it's stride during the holidays, transforming into a winter wonderland.

NE TREE LO

DEPARTMENTS

the AURORA Tr e e SEARCH SOUTH

Search SouthC Aurora is published by O LO R A D O Tueller Publishing, LLC

13 | SERVICE - Harry Samora Toy Drive

TH AUROR OU

Ci t y

S

the

CO

A

6 | EDITOR'S TAKE - Modern Plate

LO R A D O

IDEAS & SUBMISSIONS contribute@tuellers.com

4 SEARCHSOUTHAURORA

Search South Aurora ©2021 is published

by Tueller Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. Search South Aurora is mailed monthly to households and businesses in the greater South Aurora area free of charge. Mail inquiries to Search South Aurora 13009 S. Parker Road #120, Parker, CO 80134, or call 303-805-9455.

Town Rock PA R K E R

the

CO

LO R A D O

STLE ROCK CA

the

CO

LO R A D O

$250 OFF INSTANT SAVINGS

off any vehicle purchase Offer expires December 31, 2021.

Not valid with any other offers or discounts.

1.9% Financing Available

milehighgolfcars.com 10311 S. Parkglenn Way • Parker, CO Phone: (303) 951-2131 • Fax: (303) 951-2149

The secret of getting ahead is getting started !!

71% of readers confirm purchasing products or services seen in Search South Aurora Join our community and let Search connect you with our 40,000 monthly readers. bret@tuellers.com | 303-805-9455 DECEMBER 2021 5

E D I TO R ' S

BY SEARCH PARKER STAFF

How the world eats is changing dramatically. Not long ago, restaurant-quality meal delivery was still largely limited to foods such as pizza and Chinese. Nowadays, food delivery has become a staple of everyday life.

Lockdowns and physical distancing requirements early on in the pandemic gave the category an enormous boost, with delivery becoming a lifeline for the hurting restaurant industry. Moving forward, it is poised to remain a permanent fixture in the dining landscape.

Amoung the most opportunistic fields in this arena is that of the "meal kit" genre: measured ingredients delivered to your doorstep, ready to prepare and cook. They took us one step closer to having the convenience of a food delivery service and the piece of mind of a heathly meal option. But you still had to cook it yourself.

Along came Modern Plate.

A local company headquartered in our own back yard, Modern Plate is completing the evolution of the dinner table. Coupled with the convenience of food delivery, their healthy, chef-created meals come ready to warm and eat. No prep, no cooking. Just heat and serve.

6 SEARCHSOUTHAURORA

Their slogan is "Busy days deserve great food." And they have structured their business model to meet that belief.

With same-day delivery (if ordered before 10 am), a busy schedule and lack of planning are no obstacle. Having a large family, I also love that all meals are geared towards families, easyily feeding four adults. Because with six kids, every day is a busy day.

Unlike other meal kit companies, Modern Plate is not subscription based. You don't have to be a member, pay monthly fees, or have minimum orders. There is no commitment. Do they have our attention now?

But one of my favorite things about this company is something you and I will never even see. It's the way they give back to our community. A percentage of all revenue is given to their Families Feeding Families program – giving back to our community by partnering with non-profits who care for at-risk families.

Awesome.

Not all meal kit companies are the same. And Modern Plate is separating themselves as the front runner.

DECEMBER 2021 7

PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS MAKE LIFE EASIER AND MORE COMFORTABLE. CALL TODAY TO LEARN MORE!

$35 OFF

John Sanchez 303-824-3430 10550 E Garden Dr, Aurora geico.com/aurora-sanchez ¡Hablamos Español!

Limitations apply. See geico.com for more details. GEICO & affiliates. Washington, DC 20076 © 2021 GEICO

8 SEARCHSOUTHAURORA

$

79

become a member today 1 hR massage session $30 off regular walk in rate

ELEMENTS MASSAGE PARKER

720.504.6623

18551 E Mainstreet Suite 1b Parker, Colorado 80134 elementsmassage.com/parker

DOGGY DAY CARE & BOARDING

Holiday Plans?

Call us today!

SPACIOUS CABINS WITH COMFY COTS

CAMP BOW WOW® CENTENNIAL 720-697-7491 campbowwow.com/centennial

LIVE WEBCAMS ALL-DAY PLAY, SNOOZE THE NIGHT AWAY

CAMP BOW WOW® PARKER 303-805-9739 campbowwow.com/parker

DECEMBER 2021 9

1

2

3

9

7

8 10

4

5

The Bell Still Rings For All Who Truly Believe 6

We asked some of our younger readers what they love about the holidays.

Their answers will melt your heart.

10 SEARCHSOUTHAURORA

11

12

15

13

17

16

18

19

14

1

1

Mayla, age 5

6

2

Henry, age 11 Spending time with my family and having time off from school.

3

6

7

Brandt, age 11 One thing I love about Christmas is getting to drink hot chocolate and playing outside in the cold weather.

I also like to spend quality time with my family and worshipping God.

Carter, age 12 I love the holidays because of the feelings of kindness that are spread throughout the world. I love that through all our struggles, the holidays are a time when we can all gather together with our loved ones.

Brielle, age 4 Because we get to eat candy canes.

5

Evelyn, age 5 I love eating cookies, opening presents, and decorating the house for Christmas. It’s fun, and helps the house look pretty ,and it makes me feel like Christmas inside.

Bella, age 9 To me, Christmas is about celebrating Jesus. It's about giving, not receiving, and spending time with family.

4

Vienna, age 5 I love the presents and Elf on the shelf. I like new pajamas because they are merry. Christmas lights on the house is also my favorite. I think it looks beautiful and it makes me feel great!

I like Christmas because Santa brings me presents and we get to sing Christmas songs.

8

Henleigh, age 10 I love Christmas because I get to spend time with my family and my friends. I like watching movies with my siblings. I love decorating the Christmas tree.

DECEMBER 2021 11

9

15

Kennedy, age 6 My favorite thing about the holidays is decorating the Christmas tree because I love looking at all our ornaments and making the house look like Christmas.

10

I love Christmas because I have family time and I know I am loved.

16

Karsyn, age 9

17

Josie, age 8

18

Colette, age 7

19

Taylor, age 12 I love the holidays because we can gather our families together and I love the special meaning and messages of the holiday season.

14

Leo, age 9 Thanksgiving food with cousins

I love the holidays because I get to see my grandparents, spend time with my family, and eat yummy food.

13

Violet, age 8 Christmas feels special and everyone has joy. Probably because Jesus was born on Christmas.

I love getting family together and sharing presents. I also love all of the decorations and food!

12

Emmy, age 4 My favorite thing is going to get our Christmas tree (we cut down our own in the mountains) and I love playing with the nativity figures when Mommy isn’t looking.

Thanksgiving is not all about the food; it is also about being thankful. Christmas is not just about presents; it is also about love and spending time with family.

11

Millie, age 9

Lexie, age 10 I love spending time with my family and giving to others.

I also love our family traditions this time of year. My favorite thing to do is decorate our Christmas tree with our special ornaments that my Grandma gives us every year.

Henry, age 10 My favorite things about the holidays are Christmas carols and Christmas cookies. And presents, of course!

10 NEW WAYS

2 RISE & SHINE 3

#

BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICHES IN PARKER Ham on Challah

5

#

Chicken Apple Sausage

9

#

9807 S. Parker Road • thedonuthouse.com 12 SEARCHSOUTHAURORA

Veggie

15

From November 11 - December 20 bring a new, unwrapped toy for children ages newborn to 18 years and they will be donated in honor of Harry Samora. Monetary donations can be made to the Harry Samora Memorial Fund.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS Legacy Point Elementary School Parker, Pinetree Jewelers Parker, Stroh Ranch Rec Center Parker, REMX/KC Butler Home Team Lakewood, Big O Tires Parker, Comfort Dental Places Aurora, Kids Town Parker, Solera Salon Centennial and Lone Tree, Antonio’s Pizza Pasta Wings Parker, Extreme Auto Repair, Arapahoe Community College (Parker: 15653 Brookstone Dr., Littleton: 5900 S Santa Fe Dr. and Castle Rock: 4500 Limelight Ave), Parker All Star Furniture and Advanced Healthcare (All locations: AZ - Glendale, Mesa, and Scottsdale, CA - Sacramento, CO - Aurora and Colorado Springs, ID - Meridian, Lewiston, and Grangeville, KS - Overland Park, NV - Las Vegas, Reno and Henderson, NM - Albuquerque and UT - Murray Ridge, South Ogden, Salem, St. George and Orem Also Sponsored by Love, Sheila - A Giving Project

SPECIALS WITH TOY DONATION Big O (10431 Parkglenn Way, 303-787-7010) - 10% on any service *Not Valid With Any Other Offers Pinetree Jewelers - free watch battery Antonio’s Pizza Pasta Wings (In Parker) - 10% off with new toy donation *Not valid with any other discounts Pro Shop at Family Shop (Englewood) - 15% off any golf related activies, or any merchandise purchased in pro shop with donation of new toy *Not valid with any other discount Comfort Braces (15403 E. Hampden Ave, Aurora, 303-680-3295) - For any New Patient who brings in 3 toys, the initial fee to start treatment will only be $99 (regularly $399) Extreme Auto Repair - 15% off any service *Not valid with any other offer Parker All Star Furniture - 10% off Laguna Med Spa (10259 S. Parker Rd. Suite 100) - $25 off skin care treatment with a toy donation

Facebook Page Harry Samora Memorial Page Tax ID #47-3575736 Please make checks payable to: Harry Samora Memorial Foundation and mail to Waid Publishing, 19094 Cody Ave, Parker, CO 80134

18520 Apache Dr in Parker 720-519-0464

Please visit and Like our Facebook Page Fundraiser

DECEMBER 2021 13

PHOTO AND CONTENT COURTESY OF THE TOWN OF PARKER

a thrill of HOPE Downtown Parker comes alive during the holiday season.

The lights, music, and events have made our town rich in the spirit of the season. Starting in early October, over 75,000 lights are strung at O’Brien Park, the Old Schoolhouse, Ruth Chapel, Mainstreet, Pikes Peak Drive, Town Hall, PACE Center, and Discovery Park. There are well over 100 of the “snowflake” lights that hang from the cottonwood trees at O’Brien Park alone.

To help you not miss out on any of the festivities this year, we take a look at the events our Town puts on each year.

More information can be found at parkeronline.org.

CREATE HOLIDAY MEMORIES IN DOWNTOWN PARKER Usher in the holidays enjoying a kick-off weekend of activities and accents to downtown Parker. Take a leisurely stroll from O’Brien to Discovery Park and grab a selfie or a family picture by the Town tree, park lights at Discovery Park, or at one of the fun holiday décor attractions along the way! While you stroll through downtown, enjoy the pre-recorded holiday music playing through speakers and accents to our beautiful Downtown Parker. Activities will be spread throughout the weekend, both day and evenings. From ice sculpture carvings along Mainstreet to activities with Santa’s elf, a toy soldier, a real live holiday tree, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and food vendors in O’Brien Park, all are magic.

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS THROUGH DEC. 19 Downtown Parker will come alive for the 2021 holiday 14 SEARCHSOUTHAURORA

season! Visit Candy Cane Lane at Discovery Park, Toyland on Mainstreet and Santa's Workshop at O'Brien Park for a fun family selfie - it might even be a great addition to your holiday cards! The Town has also invited our holiday walk-around characters from Thanksgiving weekend to stick around on Saturdays and Sundays (from noon to 4 p.m.) through Dec. 19.

WHERE IN DOWNTOWN PARKER IS THE XFINITY ELF? In addition to the festive holiday lights and décor, the Town invites you to an Elf Around Town Scavenger Hunt!

This holiday season, on Saturdays and Sundays leading up to Christmas (Nov. 27 through Dec. 19), the Town of Parker and Xfinity invite you and your family to find one of Santa’s real live elves around downtown Parker.

If you see the Xfinity Elf around town, take a picture of him and post the picture on the Town’s Facebook page, sharing where around town you saw him. All entries will be entered into a prize drawing!

PORCH PARADE SERIES; WINTER HOLIDAYS The community is invited to celebrate with the Town of Parker by decorating your front porches, yards, patios or balconies! Unleash your creativity, bring some holiday joy to your friends and neighbors, and have a chance at winning prizes. The Town of Parker will produce a virtual map with the locations of all our registered porches, so you can plan a walk or drive around your neighborhood and the community to see and share in the celebration.

Print makes the difference It’s real.

It gets noticed.

You can touch it, feel it, hold it, even smell it.

It stands out.

Let’s put it to work for you.

parker

T

co

lorad o

tueller p u b l i s h i n g

FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS Letterhead • Business Cards • Forms • Etc.

720-624-9600 bret@tuellers.com DECEMBER 2021 15

BUY A $100 GIFT CARD IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER AND RECEIVE A

L O V E

|

P E A C E

|

H A P P I N E S S

FREE $25 GIFT CARD FOR USE IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY

Cannot be combined with any other offer. Some restrictions may apply.

Expires 12/31/2021

FREE TOTE WITH PRODUCT PURCHASE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

NEW CLIENT SPECIAL

FREE HAIRCUT WITH ANY COLOR SERVICE NEW CLIENTS ONLY Cannot be combined with any other offer. Some restrictions may apply.

Expires 12/31/2021

Color Specialists Haircuts Style & Design Hair Extensions Keratin Treatments Makeup Waxing Textured / Curly hair

IMAGE • WELLA • NIOXIN • AQUAGE • CHUBBY CURLS • MIZANI

We’ve Moved!

CALL US FOR DETAILS

303.690.4247

www.lovehaircoloranddesign.com 6554 South Parker Road, Suite 103 | Aurora In Arapahoe Crossing between Hand and Stone and Orange Theory