Fuddruckers Arbor Day
Deadline April 30|Fuddrockin’ Forest Ranger contest allows elementary students try for a $500 award fro their school by drawing or writing about a Fuddrockin’Forest Ranger in action.|www.fuddruckers.com
Golf Tourney
June 17|Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation is seeking golfers and sponsors for a fund raising golf tourney at the 18-Hole Golf Course. Check-in at 11:30 a.m., shotgun at 1:30 p.m.|$90|970-586-5368 or www.rotaryclubofestespark.org|ESTES PARK
Young Professionals
April 28|Colorado Springs Young Professionals are having a social hour from 6-8 p.m. It is open to all young professionals in their 20s and 30s on the Front Range.|Free|417 E. Kiowa, 702-528-9860|COLORADO SPRINGS
MS Walk
May 7|Raise funds for multiple sclerosis at the MS Walk and 5K Run at East High School/City Park, Colfax and Elizabeth.|Register today at www.walkcolorado.org or 303-824-3372
Maya Angelou
Register now|Dr. Maya Angelou will speak April 28 at 7 p.m. at the Auraria Events Center at the Downtown Auraria Campus|$20|900 Auraria Parkway, 303-556-2296 or www.kennethkingcenter.org/box_office.html
Bird-a-thon
May|Raise money for the Audubon Society of Greater Denver. Get pledges for every species you see during the month of May or join a Bird-a-thon hike on May 21 at the Audubon Center at Chatfield Reservoir. |www.denveraudubon.org or 303-973-9530|LITTLETON
Four-Person Relay Teams
Registration open|Red Bull Divide and Conquer competition featuring trail running, paragliding, kayaking and mountain biking in the San Juan Mountain June 18. Race begins at sunrise on Main St. in Silverton and ends in Durango. Men and women are invited to enter and will be approved by a selection committee. Online registration closed at 11:59 p.m. June 17.|www.redbulldivideandconquer.comCastle Rock Bandstand
deadline May 15|Douglas County Libraries and Castle Rock will open the Community Bandstand on weekend for performances, art exhibits and other cultural events. If you are interested in using the facility, free of charge submit the application at www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org, Programs and Events or call 303-688-7640 page|CASTLE ROCK
Animal Art
-April 30|Featuring the art of Beth Appleton at the Parker Library through April|Free|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-841-3503|PARKER
Craft show
apply now|Glenwood Springs Community Center is seeking crafters for a show May 7 from 9-4 p.m.|100 Wulfsohn Rd., 970-261-3907|GLENWOOD SPRINGS
“Gear Guy’
deadline Ap. 30|Flatiron Crossing is looking a guy between 18-25 to seek out the hottest gear, act as a spokesperson for the mall and offer suggestions to shoppers. Apply in person at Guest Services or www.flatironcrossing.com|One FlatIron West Crossing Circle, 720-887-7467|BROOMFIELD
Travel to Israel
May 1 deadline|Hebrew College is hosting two trips to Israel: Biblical and Rabbinic History, Aug. 3-16 and Medieval and Modern Jewish History, July 26-Aug. 8|
Artistic High Schoolers
|Congressman Tom Tancredo (R-Littleton) is seeking submissions for the annual Congressional “Artistic Discovery’ High School Arts Competition from eligible students in the 6th Congressional District of Colorado. Winning entries are exhibited for one year in the U.S. Capitol Building. Two-dimensional artwork no larger than 31 by 32 inches must be submitted on April 28 at SkyRidge Medical Center from 3-5 p.m. Artwork must be ready to hang.|Free|10101 RidgeGate Parkway, 720-283-9772|LONE TREE
T-Rex Art Wanted
Deadline April 22|RTD is seeking public art for each of the 13 stations along the Southeast corridor| Rules and entries at www.trexproject.com
Mrs. Colorado International
|Applications are being accepted nor for women 21-56 to represent Colorado in the Mrs. International 2005 Pageant.|www.MRSINTERNATIONAL.com or 540-989-5992
Deadline
April 29|Colorado Centennial Farm Nominations for farms and ranches owned by the same family for 100 years and have remained a working farm. ||For application and more information call 303-866-2825 or www.coloradohistory-oahp.org, click on SHF Grants|Throughout COLORADO
Art Contest
American Academy of Pediatrics is holding an art contest for boys and girls either 3-5 or 6-8 with the theme “Healthy Things to Do.’ Winner receive $500 for their school.|Free|Entry forms and rules at www.aap.org|
Healing Center
ongoing|Jewish Family Service of Colorado has launched the Rafael Spiritual Healing Center for people who have experienced life crisis. Anyone dealing with grief can use the program. |$10 per session|303-597-5000 or www.jewishfamilyservice.org
Girl Scout Camp
now|Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts ages 7-17 are invited to register for Meadow Mountain Ranch summer camp. Camp lasts from three-13 days from June 19-Aug, 5||Adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park. 970-493-1844 or 888-801-1269|AURORA
Free Divorce Clinic
ongoing|For low-income Jefferson County residents to modify or enforce their original divorce order.|Call 303-837-1313 to see if you qualify|AURORA
Art Camp
June 13-Aug.19|Art Students League of Denver’s Summer KidArt Camps for kids of all ages|Catalog available at 200 Grant St. 303-778-6990
Canine Massage
June 9-12|Canine and Equine Acupressure Massage Certification|303-669-4227|ENGLEWOOD
AA Stewardesses
ongoing|Looking for American Airlines current and former stewardesses to join a luncheon group. |303-439-9533|
Teen Bands
Deadline May 6|Fourth Annual Douglas County Libraries Teen Battle of the Bands will be June 11 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Castle Rock Community Bandstand|Free |100 So. Wilcox, 303-688-7640|CASTLE ROCK
PlatteForum
Deadline May 6|Artists of all genres are invited to apply for a residency program to use PlatteForum as a studio environment for 3-5 weeks between Sept. ’05-May 31, 2006. |www.platteforum.org or 303-893-0791
Quarters for Kids
Mountain States Bank and Denver school children are invited to come up with ideas on how to raise quarters for breakfast for less fortunate children. The class that raises the most quarters will be honored on May 2 at Strings Restaurant |www.quartersforkids.com, 720-377-1362
Scholarships
Deadline April 30|Bud Y. King Scholarship will be awarded to two students through the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, who are blind, have a learning disability or have a physical disability which interferes with reading. An essay of 100 words or less is required. |Rules available by fax by calling 303-757-0787
Starsmore Climbing Wall
Open for the season|In North Cheyenne Canon Park Sat.-Sun. 3-4:30 p.m.|Free|2120 So. Cheyenne Canon Rd., 719-578-6146|COLORADO SPRINGS
Aquariums Needed
Colorado Reptile Humane Society needs 50 gal and larger water-tight aquariums, stands, filters, etc. |Please drop them off at 13941 Elmore Rd. TU-SA, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 303-776-2070|LONGMONT
Kinetic Race
26th Annual 97.3 KBCO/Miller Lite Kinetic race at Boulder Reservoir on May 7, is seeking competitors.|303-444-5600|BOULDER
Starsmore Discovery Center
Open for the season|In North Cheyenne Canon Park Wed.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. from 11 p.m.-5 p.m. Helen Hunt Fall Visitor Center will open weekends beginning May 8|Free|2120 So. Cheyenne Canon Rd., 719-578-6146|COLORADO SPRINGS
Exchange Students
STS Foundation is seeking host families for international exchange students.|800-522-4678
Historic Denver Books
Historic Denver has published four new guide books to Denver neighborhoods: Congress Park, Arapahoe Acres, Whittier/San Rafael and Sacred Places of Denver. |Available at all Tattered Cover bookstores and Molly Brown House, 1340 Pennsylvania|303-534-5288
Barr Lake State Park
now open |Barr Lake State Park is open for boating. Boats with no more than 10 horsepower motors are allowed. Hand propelled crafts are welcome. Fishing is allowed.|13401 Picadilly Rd., 303-695-6005|BRIGHTON
Bike Tour
Register now for the July 9-10 race|Register before March 31 for the 20th Anniversary Great-West MS 150 Bike Tour, Colorado’s longest running benefit bike tour which this year will cross the Royal Gorge bridge at the finish line.|every participant must raise at least $300 in pledges. Volunteers also needed.|303-831-0700,www.goforthegorge.org
Art Award
deadline May 5, 5 p.m.|Boulder County Arts Alliance will award one representational painter in Boulder County a $1000 award. Applications at www.bouldercountyarts.org or 2590 Walnut St., Boulder|303-447-2422|
Cowboy Poetry
Deadline May 1|2005 Colorado State Fair Cowboy Poetry Showdown (Aug. 31) has started a youth division this year. Adult and youth deadline is May 1. |Entry forms and rules at www.coloradostatefair.com/html/events/cowboypoetry.asp or 719-446-5359|AURORA
THURSDAY
Child Safety
|A Sheridan police officer will address safety issues with children kindergarten-8th grade and their families from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sheridan Library|Free|3201 W. Oxford Ave., 303-789-5422|SHERIDAN
Mark Twain
|Martin Wagner will portray Mark Twin at Louviers Library in the Louviers Village Club House from 6-9 p.m. Frog jumping contests, gold panning, rope tricks and more|Free|7885 Louviers Blvd., 303-791-7323|LOUVIERS
Poetry Workshop|Poet Bea Williams is offering a workshop from 9 a.m.-noon at the Art Center of Estes Park|$40|East stairway of Lower Stanley Village, 970-586-5882|ESTES PARK
“Fast Food Nation: the Play’
|Performed by the Rocky Mountain School of Expenditionary Learning beginning at 6 p.m. at Mizel Center|350 So. Dahlia, 303-759-2076 x2212
Weight Management
|Weight Management and Nutrition at the Ross-Barnum Library from 5:30-6:30 p.m.|Free|3570 W. 1st at Lowell, 303-935-1891
Fund-raiser
|Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation will host a fund-raiser at Coyote Ugly in the Denver Pavilions. Monies will go to local area children’s charities. 7-10 p.m. for Denver Active 20-30 members, open to the public at 10 p.m.|$40|500 16th St., 3rd level, 303-860-0384
Bark for Books
-Ap. 26|Children can practice their reading by reading to a doggie buddy (dogs provided). Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, 303-799-4446, Ap. 21 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and May 5 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Philip S. Miller Library, 100 So. Wilcox, Castle Rock,303-688-7700, May 11 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Parker Library, 10851 So. Crossroads Dr., Parker, 303-841-3503, May 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703, Tues., Ap. 26 from 3:30-5:30 p.m., May 7 from noon-2 p.m. and May 24 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.|Free, advance sign up is required.
John Fielder
|He will present a slide show at 7 p.m. at Smoky Hill Library|Free|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449, reservations required|CENTENNIAL
Spring Art Show
-SA|Castle Clay Artists present their annual Spring show and sale at the Jefferson Unitarian Church Thur.-Fri. from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sat. from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.|Free|14350 W. 32nd Ave., 303-377-5535|GOLDEN
NREL Education Days
-F|Hosted by U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory Visitors Center from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Learn about a future in science.|15013 Denver West Parkway, 303-275-3000, or
Mourning
, Ap. 28 and May 5, 12|”Facing the Mourning’ an interactive support group in four sessions presented by Heartlight Center, Inc and Samaritan Counseling Center from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Westminster United Methodist Church.|$30|3585 W. 76th Ave., 303-427-0949 to register
Dr. Colorado
|Dr. Tom Noel will discuss “Crooked and Colorful Characters of Colorado’ at The Aurora Mental Health Center luncheon celebrating their 30th year. Luncheon is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn DIA |$50|15500 E. 40th Ave., 303-617-2300
Colorado Product Workshop
|Colorado food processors can work with Colorado Dept. of Agriculture and learn to market their products from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center|$45|15151 E. Alameda Parkway. 303-239-4119 or www.coloradoagriculture.com|AURORA
Open Mic Poetry Night
F|For all ages at Philip S. Miller Library from 4-7 p.m.|Free|100 So. Wilcox St., 303-688-7700 x726|CASTLE ROCK
Firefighter Artists
ongoing|West Metro Fire and Rescue firefighter artists will display their work in space 154 of Colorado Mills|Free|14500 W. Colfax, 303-384-3000|LAKEWOOD
National Dance Competition
F-SU|Spotlight Dance Cup with over 650 local dancers will compete at Horizon High School Fri from 3:30-10:55 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-10:55 p.m. and Sun. from 7 a.m.-11:10 p.m.|Free|5321 E. 126th Ave., 208-939-2015 or www.spotlightevents.com|THORNTON
Rare and Novel Night
F|Live and silent auction fund-raiser for Jefferson County Libraries beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Belmar Events Center Plaza Terrace|$50|405 So. Teller St., 303-275-2240|LAKEWOOD
Indoor Air Quality
F|Comprehensive discussion including special needs of those with chemical sensitivities from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Eco-Products Showroom|$10|3655 Frontier Ave., 303-960-8531|BOULDER
Slide Show
F|Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center hosts a slide show of Bill Scheffel’s recent trip to Italy, Turkey and Southeast Asia from 7:30-9 p.m.|Free|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Marriage Conference
F-SU|”Weekend to Remember’ to help couples learn to communicate, resolve conflict and develop greater intimacy. Conference is at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center|$99|7800 E. Tufts Ave., 800-358-6329 or www.familylife.com
Pinball Showdown
F-SU|at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Fri. from noon-10 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|$30 adults for 3 days; $20 kids for 3 days|15200 W. 6th Ave., 303-883-2603 or www.pinball showdown.com|
Earth Day
F|Celebrate at Bear Creek Lake Park from 4-7 p.m.|$4 park entrance fee|15600 W. Morrison Rd., 303-697-6157|LAKEWOOD
Earth Day Celebration
F|At Naropa University from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|Free|2130 Arapahoe Ave., 303-245-4676|BOULDER
Performance/Silent Auction
F-SA|Denver School of the Arts, Dept. of Dance and Movement will hold a silent auction in conjunction with the performance of “Array.’ 5 p.m. auction, 7 p.m. performance at Schomp Theater. |$8-12|7111 Montview Blvd., 720-424-1700
Poetry Reading
F|”A Night Out with Naropa’s Disembodied Poets’ at 7 p.m. at Boulder Bookstore|Free|1107 Pearl St., 303-447-2074|BOULDER
Mexico Study Trip
deposit due April 22|Learn about the history, archaeology and culture of Mexico June 9-28. Seminars preceding trip begin May 23. $1700 based on $30 participants. Students and adults invited.|$600 due Ap. 22, 303-279-2332Fund Raising Auction
F|”Birds of a Feather’ Silent Auction hosted by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory and American Birding Association at the Wildlife Experience from 6-9:30 p.m. Evening Attire. |$50|10035 So. Peoria St., 303-659-4348 x5|PARKER
Earth Day
F|Cerebral Palsy of Colorado will recycle lap top computers, PDAs, cell phones, laser and ink jet cartridges. Call to schedule a pick up.|800-420-0235
Bagpipes
F-July 29|Bagpipe performance featuring Michael Lancaster from noon-12:30 p.m. every Friday through July 29 at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery at the Tower of Memories. |Free|7777 W. 29th Ave. 303-971-0134|WHEAT RIDGE
Beads
SA-SU|Rocky Mountain Bead Society hosts 25 bead classes and 85 bead vendors at Denver Merchandise Mart, Expo Hall. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.|$5|I-25 and 58th Ave., 303-674-4767, www.rockybeads.org
Mother/Daughter Tea Party
SA|Young ladies 1st-5th grades and their mothers are invited to a proper tea at 2 p.m. at Bemis Public Library. Please dress in spring attire.|6014 So. Datura, 303-795-3961|LITTLETON
Antique Appraisal Fair
SA|Make an appointment to have your antiques and collectibles appraised at the Aurora History Museum from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. |$5 per item, three items allowed|15051 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6705|AURORA
Spirit of the American West
SA-SU|First Art Gallery will show works by Karl Bodmer and George Catlin at The Fort from 5-9 p.m. |Highway 8, just north of Highway 285, 303-839-1671|MORRISON
Charity Whoa Down
SA|All proceeds will support the adoption of a Chinese Orphan. Dinner, silent auction and western dancing from 6:30-11:30 p.m. at Karl’s Dairy|$25 per person, $45 per couple|120th and Irma Dr., 720-872-8844|NORTHGLENN
John Rieb Benefit Concert
SA|Featuring Billy Dean, Jamie O’Neal. Blue County and Melissa Fuller at Budweiser Events Center. Doors open at 5 p.m., concert at 6 p.m.|$31-41|5290 Arena Circle, 303-495-6479|LOVELAND
Earth Day
SA|Barnaby Bear’s Nature Party at HCS Creative Endeavor from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Hobby Lobby|$7|3989 Palmer Park Blvd., www.hcscreative.com |COLORADO SPRINGS
Basics of Buying a Horse
SA|7 hour seminar at Barnes Ranch|$59|698 Santa Fe Trail, 303-646-9855, gjbarnes111@msn.com|ELIZABETH
Frontier Cooking and Blacksmithing Workshops
SA|At Clear Creek History Park from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. Beginners welcome. Bring an sack lunch.|$35, $20 for members|Arapahoe and 11th St., 303-278-3557 to pre-register|GOLDEN
Spaghetti Dinner
SA|Golden West Senior Residence fund-raiser from 6-6:15 p.m. and 6:30-7:45 p.m.|$12.50 per adult, $5 per child|1055 Adams Circle, 303-444-3967 reservations required|BOULDER
Faux FinishingSAor June 24|Offering faux finishing classes from 9 a.m.-noon both days at the Art Center of Estes Park|$60 for one session|East stairway of Lower Stanley Village, 970-586-5882|ESTES PARK
Career Day at the Zoo
SA|Pre-registration is required for career day at the Denver Zoo for high school students.|$30 per student|www.denverzoo.org, 303-376-4836
Home Tour
SA|Lecture and walking tour of Historic Arapahoe Acres, near University of Denver. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration in Sturm Hall, Rm. 281, lecture at 11:10 a.m., noon box lunches and 1-4 p.m. walking tour and garden reception. |$45 public, $35 DU ART! members|2000 E. Asbury (registration) 303-871-2846
Locks of Love
SA|Fantastic Sams Cut A Thon to benefit kids in need with custom hairpieces. 10 a.m.04 p.m. at Washington Park in the Boathouse. |Donate your hair or stop by and make a donation|Downing & Louisiana, 720-281-1779
Wrestlemania Revenge
Tickets on Sale at 10 a.m. Sat. Ap. 23|Presented by World Wrestling Entertainment Raw at Budweiser Events Center May 21 at 7:30. Tickets at Comcast Tix 877-544-TIXX or www. ComcastTix.com or the Events Center Box Office|$20-$40|5290 Arena Circle, 970-619-4106|LOVELAND
Earth Day
SA|South Suburban Parks and Recreation needs volunteers for planting. Two shifts available: 9 a.m.-noon and 12:30-3:30 p.m. at South Platte Park. Bring a shovel and a rake. Also looking for service groups to get involved.|Free|300 W. Carson Dr. 303-483-7016|LITTLETON
Antique Market
SA|Little Horse East End Antique Market will feature 25 antique and collectible vendors the fourth Saturday of every month from April-October, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. |Free|1505 Pearl St., 303-546-0042|BOULDER
Earth Day
SA|Celebrate by shopping “Surf Day’ for used clothing at Buffalo Exchange’s “Dollar Day Sale’ to benefit Surfrider Foundation. Denver (230 E. 13th) and Boulder (1717 Walnut) 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fort Collins (649 So. College) 11 a.m.-6 p.m. |Free|303-866-0165, 303-938-1924, 970-221-9064, www.buffaloexchange.com
Business Writing
SA|Learn to write for the business world with Andrew Hudson and Boots Gifford from 9 a.m.-noon at the Denver Woman’s Press Club|$40 at the door|1325 Logan St., 303-394-3710
Spring Gala
SA|Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts presents it’s 10th Annual Spring Gala with performances by the Sonora Chamber ensemble and Enchanted evening Vocal Ensemble from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Center.|$50|200 E. Baseline Rd., , 720-470-7965 or www.rmcma.org|LAFAYETTE
Guided Bird Walks
SA|At Barr Lake State Park at 9 a.m.|13401 Picadilly Rd., 303-659-6005|BRIGHTON
Pool Party
SA|Play pool with a professional from 2-6 p.m. at Table Steaks. Free buffet, cash bar for pool, poker and silent auction.|$30|1931 Sheridan Blvd., 303-232-9847
Beaconfest
SA|Beacon Newspapers brings the Beaconfest to the Doubletree Grand Ballroom from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Celebration for those over 40 with informational booths, financial seminars and live music|Free|743 Horizon Dr., 970-243-8829 |GRAND JUNCTION
Team Penning
SA-SU|Team Penning Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Budweiser Events Center |$9|5290 Arena Circle, 970-619-4126|LOVELAND
Antique Fair
SA-SU|Fort Collins Symphony Guild Antique Fair, Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Budweiser Events Center |$4|5290 Arena Circle, 970-619-4126|LOVELAND
Ghanian African Dance Workshop
SA|At the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts featuring Meputo Mensa. 1-2:30 p.m. drum class, 3-4:30 p.m. dance class.|$15 per class, $25 for both|601 E. 6th St., 970-945-2414|GLENWOOD SPRINGS
Animal Communication Workshop
SA|Animal Communicator Marilyn Tokach will host an all-day workshop at the Weld County Humane Society from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.|$111|1620 42nd St. 952-226-2622|EVANS
Personal Safety
SA|High School and college students and their parents are invited to a seminar on safety for new college students from 2-4 p.m. at Koelbel Library|Free|5955 So. Holly St., 303-220-7704|CENTENNIAL
Take Back Your Saturday Morning
SA|Indulge yourself from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Flatiron Athletic Club with mini-pedicures, workouts, fitness tips and more|Free|505 Thunderbird Dr., 303-499-6590 |BOULDER
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Basics of Owning a Horse
SA|Seven hour seminar at Barnes Ranch|$59|698 Santa Fe Trail, 303-646-9855, gjbarnes111@msn.com|ELIZABETH
Benefit Concert
SU|”Future Church Workers Fund’ benefit with classical and contemporary music at Messiah Community Church at 2:30 p.m.|Free will offering|1750 Colorado Blvd., 303-467-2625
“The Inner Journey’
SU|Burt Wolf and Maharaji share a conversation about self-discovery in this premiere at 5:40 p.m. in the Conference Center at the Galleria Office Towers |$5|Colorado Blvd. and Exposition, 303-382-3792
George Green, futurist and author
SU|Will lecture on “The Big Picture’ on how to prepare for an economic downturn at Front Range Community College Student Center from 1-4 p.m.|$10 per person|4616 So. Shields, 970-221-1078, www.spre.org|FORT COLLINS
Self-defense for Women
M|At the Parker Library from 6-9 p.m. presented by Rape Assistance and Awareness Program|$20|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-688-7640|PARKER
Scrapbook Fun
M|The fourth Monday of every month at Philip S. Miller Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 12 and old are encouraged to bring photos, a scrapbook, favorite papers or supplies. Some supplies supplied free by the library|Free|100 So. Wilcox St., 303-688-7700|CASTLE ROCK
Frog Return Moon
M|Moonlight hike at Bear Creek Lake Park from 6-8 p.m.|$4 park entrance fee|15600 W. Morrison Rd., 303-697-6157 register now|LAKEWOOD
Granny Mystique
M|With author Margerite Langstaff at 2 p.m. at Bemis Public Library|6014 So. Datura, 303-795-3961|LITTLETON
Buddhism
M|Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center presents a drop-in class every Monday beginning at 7 p.m.|Free|13435 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
TV Turnoff Week
M|During the week of April 25-May 1 area YMCAs are offering free classes and activities to encourage families to turn off their TVs|www.denverymca.org for list of activities
The College Search
M|Learn how to find the right college program and how to maneuver through the admissions process from 7-9 p.m. at Koelbel Library|Free|5955 So. Holly, 303-220-7704, reservations required|CENTENNIAL
Genealogy
M|Foothills Genealogical Society presents Paul Kilburn on researching New England genealogy at Arvada United Methodist Church beginning at 7:15 p.m.|Free|6750 Carr|ARVADA
Former Governor Dick Lamm
T|Discussing the current state of the American healthcare system from 7-9 p.m. at Bemis Public Library|6014 So. Datura, 303-795-3961|LITTLETON
Ooey Gooey Science
TUs|Gross science experiments for kids the second Tuesday of every month from 4-5 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library. Not for weak stomachs.|100 So. Wilcox St., 303-688-7700|CASTLE ROCK
Art Center of Estes Park
TUs|Hosts a painting class for all levels the last Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. |$50|970-586-5882|ESTES PARK
Support group
TUs|For separated, divorcing or divorced individuals, 6:30 p.m. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday |Old Hampden Holistic Center, 3501 S. Corona, 303-794-3945|ENGLEWOOD
Travels with Julie
W|Julie Neokomm shares her world-wide travel experiences at 7 p.m. at the Parker Library|Free|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-841-3503|PARKER
Turn Bad Luck into Good Luck
w|Jack Tafoya will lecture on how mysterious cosmic forces trigger painful events in people’s lives and how to use numbers for good luck from 7-9 p.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center|Free|1200 Raintree Dr., 970-530-0123|FORT COLLINS
Scrapbooking for Beginners
W|from 10-10:30 a.m. at Smoky Hill Library|Free|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449|CENTENNIAL
Poetry Readings
W|Denver SCORES, Starbucks and some of Denver’s best students poets will hold poetry readings at Starbucks Coffee in the REI Flagship Store. April 27 students from Monroe Elementary at 3:45 p.m; May 3 from Eagleton Elementary at 3:30 p.m. and May 10 from Fairview Elementary at 4:30 p.m.|Free|1416 Platte River Dr. 303-832-5879
Storyteller Angel Vigil
W|Will present tales and cuentos of children from the Southwest with local musicians and a book signing noon-1 p.m. at the Aurora Fox Theater.|Free|9900 E. Colfax, 303-739-7580|AURORA
Changes in Your Life
W|Women’s Independent Network will host an evening of exploration designed to create an awareness of the actions that will take you where you want to go. From 5-6:30 p.m.|$15 at the door|3605 Cayman Place, 720-300-0606|BOULDER
Wheelchairs available
“Wishes on Wheels’ makes available electric wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens (65 years old+) usually at no out-of-pocket expense, if they qualify. |1-800-823-5220 www.threewishes2.com
Call for entries
Northglenn Arts and Humanities is seeking six sculptures for their on-loan sculpture program. Sculptures will be placed on EB Rains Junior Memorial Park and must be for sale. |303-450-8727 for information packet|NORTHGLENN
Food Bank
ongoing|SHARE offers grocery packages to everyone at half the retail prices. Over 50 location in the metro area to pick up monthly packages. Packages include fresh fruits and vegetables and frozen foods. |303-428-0400 or www.sharecolorado.com for the location nearest you
Food Pantry
Seeks food donations, 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday|Tamarac Square, 3201 S. Tamarac Drive, 303-597-5000
Travel to Kenya
Join Denver Zoo on a 10-day safari to Kenya May 12-22. See the Samburu National Reserve, Aberdare National Park, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru and more. |$3695 for zoo members, $3740 for non-members|303-376-4875 or visit www.denverzoo.org
Italian Gardens and Villas
Join Denver Botanic Gardens on a 10-day garden tour of Italy Sept., 7-17|$4100 per person, does not include air|720-865-3500 or www.botanicgardens.org
VOLUNTEERS
English as Second Language
ongoing|Trinity United Methodist Church is hosting an English as a Second Language program for persons 18 and older interested in learning or improving English conversation, listening, writing and reading skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m.|$30 for new students|1820 Broadway. 303-839-1493 x25
Project Angel Heart
Has several openings for volunteers in Randy’s Kitchen, 8 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday |303-830-0202
Habitat for Humanity
Seeks volunteers 16 and older. No skills necessary|303-534-2929, ext. 136, www.habitatmetrodenver.org
Homework Hotline
Aurora Public Public Library is joining libraries around the state to offer online tutoring for youth in grades 4-12 as well as college introductory-courses. AskColorado Live Homework Help program is available from 3-10 p.m. for English-speaking students. Bilingual tutors are available 3-8 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays. |Free|
Volunteers Needed
Starsmore Discovery Center in North Cheyenne Canon Park is looking for volunteers.|Free|2120 So. Cheyenne Canon Rd., 719-578-6146|COLORADO SPRINGS
Denver Botanic Gardens
Seeks volunteers to teach elementary school students about plants. |720-865-3560
Colorado State Capitol
Has immediate openings for volunteers to serve as tour guides, telephone receptionists, and information specialists. Shifts are half- and full-day|303-
866-4747
Teen Volunteers
deadline April 26|Starsmore Discovery Center and Helen Hunt Falls needs teen volunteers, 14 and older|Free|2120 So. Cheyenne Canon Rd., 719-576146 or www.springsgov.com|COLORADO SPRINGS
Volunteers Needed
SA and Ap. 30 30|Adult literacy volunteers needed in Douglas and Elbert Counties. Tutor orientation sessions from 9 a.m.-noon at Philip S. Miller Library|Free|100 So. Wilcox, 303-688-7645|CASTLE ROCK
Park Volunteers Needed
Ap. 30|Volunteers needed to spruce up North Cheyenne Canon Park. Volunteers age 14 and older. Register at Starsmore Discovery Center at 8:30 a.m. Bring water, gloves, sunscreen, a hat and sturdy shoes. |Free|2120 So. Cheyenne Canon Rd., 719-578-6146|COLORADO SPRINGS
Reading to Children
Denver Public Library is seeking volunteers to read to children once a week to children at Head Start Center in the Denver area. 14-week commitment is required. |720-865-1308
Recording for
the blind and dyslexic
The Rocky Mountain unit seeks volunteers for positions as readers, directors, bookmarkers, office assistants and educational outreach |303-757-0787
Volunteers
Metro Denver Bright Beginnings distributes free parenting, community resources, child and language development information to parents of children from prenatal-three in one-on-one visits. |303-56102233 www.brightbeginningsco.org
Hospice Volunteers Needed
ongoing|Life Source Hospice needs volunteers. Only 2 hours a week would make a difference.|Free|Metro Denver area, 303-267-3718
/CALLOC]Volunteers in Rome
Rome Festival Orchestra is seeking volunteers to help with the Rome Festival in Rome, Italy next summer(2005). Volunteers serve for two weeks or more.|800-811-3841, romefestival@yahoo.com|ROME, ITALY
REUNIONSTrinidad High School
1950 high school reunion will be July 28-31|For more information call Leon or Lynne Espinoza, 719-630-0652
Alameda High School
1965 school reunion will be July 22-23|ahe65@earthlink.net for more information
Alamosa High School
The class of 1975 celebrates its 30th reunion in August 2005 |Contact Liza (Nichols) Strandberg, 719-252-8162 or by email at ahsclassof1975@yahoo.com
Longmont High School
July 22|1980 graduating class of Longmont High School reunion. Please e-mail your full name (maiden and married) with mailing address to LHS-1980@hotmail.com |303-776-0743, 970-532-0743 or 303-776-1523|LONGMONT
USS Tarawa reunion
Meets in Harrisburg, PA, April 28-May 1, 2005 |Contact Frank Grosey, 976 Holly St., Bull Head City, AZ 86422, 928-763-8242 or Walter Tothero, 1009 Lane Ave., Crawfordsville, IN 47933, 765-362-6937
Send items 10-20 days in advance to Community Calendar, The Denver Post Scene Section, 1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202 or living@denverpost.com.
