Community Spotlight

Desert Dash February 19th

Parker Rotary Club is sponsoring the 20th Annual Buckskin Mountain Desert Dash Saturday, February 19th at 10am. There will be 3 ways to participate: a 5 mile mountain bike ride, a 5K run, or a 5K fitness walk (3.1 miles). All three events use the same course and end at the famous Desert Bar, the Nellie E. Saloon. Events are …

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Wallace Elementary Tuesday night program

Wallace Elementary School is looking for help developing a homework/tutoring program that will provide students and family members an evening time on Tuesdays at the school. The program would help students and family members complete homework assignments and work on basic skills. It is a voluntary program that hopes to recruit family and community members. A potluck style of food …

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BSD public meeting

The Buckskin Sanitary District is currently developing a master plan update to expand and upgrade the wastewater collection and treatment system to serve the developed portions of the District’s service area. This master plan update project will include flow forecasting, capacity analysis, wastewater treatment plant siting, and Capital Improvement Plan development. A Public Meeting to discuss the wastewater master plan …

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Dogs for adoption

Parker Animal Shelter has steady opportunities for the adoption of animals like dogs and cats, and these can normally be done for a relatively small fee to people with good homes. Here are three dogs at Parker Animal Shelter now who need a home. This is Bear, a very friendly Shepherd mix available for adoption. He does need neutered, which …

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It’s National Stalking Awareness Month

Imagine that you don’t feel safe. Someone is following you, texting and emailing you, and you are afraid for your safety. More than 3.4 million Americans a year are victims of stalking; a dangerous crime that can happen to anyone. If you or anyone you know is being stalked, or to find out more about stalking, contact Colorado River Regional …

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