Creative wedding proposals
now|Virginia Pike is writing a book on creative wedding proposals and would like to hear yours. Email your story to GG30023@aol.com
KidSpree volunteers
July 16-17|Volunteers are needed for Colorado’s largest free outdoor event for kids|303-326-8618 or www.auroragov.org/kidspree|AURORA
Cycling Events
July 16-18|Register now for the Children’s Hospitals 16th annual Courage Classic cycling event July 16-18. Options: a three-day, 157-mile cycling adventure or a one-day “Taste of Courage”.|various prices, plus all participants must raise a minimum of between $150-250 in donations. www.couragetours.com or 303-456-9704Edge Building Copper Mountain|Copper Mountain
Summer Dance Class
Register now|Aspen Dance Connection is registering boys and girls for summer dance classes in Carbondale and Basalt||1900 Willits Lane, #17A, 970-927-0641|BASALT
Fencing
Beginning June 20|Denver Fencing Center is taking registration for registration classes beginning June 20 for kids an teens in all three weapons|1938 So. Navajo, 303-922-7288, www.denverfencingcenter.com|
Summer Art Classes
Now-August|Evergreen Arts Council is hosting art classes and camps at the Evergreen Arts Center|32003B Ellingwood Trail, 303-674-0056, evergreenarts.org|EVERGREEN
Camp Comfort
June 24-26 or July 29-31Bereavement camp for children ages 6-12 with grief workshops led by licensed social workers and bereavement professionals.|$150, scholarships available|303-674-6400
Senior Companions
ongoing|Companion Connections, a non-profit organization in Northern Colorado that connects companions with low-incomes seniors. Donations and volunteers are welcome.|970-278-0010 or 720-652-9486, CompanionConnections.org|LOVELAND
Donate Your Used Vehicle
ongoing|Donate you used car, RV, boat or motorcycle to the Limb Preservation Foundation to help save limbs and lives|303-526-7662|GOLDEN
Vendors Needed
July 23-Sept.|Northern Aurora Business Association is seeking retail and food vendors and performing artists to join the Downtown Aurora FarmArt at Fletcher Plaza from 7 a.m.-sellout (about 1 p.m.) Informational meeting Tuesday May 31 anytime from 4:30-7 p.m. at 9898 E. Colfax|Colfax and Emporia, 303-361-6169|AURORA
Free Days for Students
-Aug.31|Denver Public School students can visit the Denver Museum of Nature and Science as often as they wish any day of the week when they present their Museum Summer Adventure Pass, which will be handed out in schools. This includes home schooled and private school students with proof of their Denver address.|Free|2001 Colorado Blvd., 303-370-8384|
Woodworking Classes
ongoing|Woodworkers can sign up now for classes at the Denver Center for Woodworking, Wed.-Thurs. 5-8 and Fri. 9 a.m.-noon|3852 Norwood Dr., 303-346-0349|LITTLETON
Battle of the Bulge
Rocky Mountain chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge is searching for veterans who may have served from Dec. 16, 1944 to January 28, 1945 in the Battle of the Bulge. If you are a veteran of World War II and served in the European Theater during those dates, please contact Wayne Field 719-598-2234 or Lou Zoghby 303-688-4101
Solutions for Seniors
Ongoing|Jewish Family Service of Colorado has created a program for seniors with service, information and referrals on any topic|303-597-5000 or www.jewishfamilyservice.org
AskColorado
anytime|a free, 24/7 online information and reference service provided by Colorado libraries|Free|www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org
Douglas County History
available now|”Douglas County, Colorado: A Photographic Journey” with hundreds of vintage photographs and stories is now available.|Douglas County libraries and bookstores|303-688-7640
Summer Sessions for Kids
Seven dates|Clear Creek History Park will host weeklong programs for 6-10 years old to learn to churn butter, play 1800s style baseball, make pioneer food, create cornhusk dolls and more from June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29 or August 1-5. The program runs from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |$105 for Friends of the Astor House Museum and Clear Creek History Park and $135 for non-members. Space is limited, register early|11th and Arapahoe Sts., 303-278-3557|GOLDEN
Archaeologists for a Week
Aug. 7-13, Sept. 25-Oct. 1, Oct. 2-8|Family Excursion Week at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center. No experience necessary for families to explore the culture of the ancestral Pueblo peoples who inhabited the Mesa Verde region. Also Fall Lab for adults from Sept. 25-Oct. 1 for beginners ($975) and Oct. 2-Oct. 8 for those who have participated in previous programs ($875). |$975 adults, $775 youth 12-17|23390 Road K, 800-422-8975, www.crowcanyon.org|CORTEZ
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
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
-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
AA Stewardesses
ongoing|Looking for American Airlines current and former stewardesses to join a luncheon group. |303-439-9533
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
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
Screenplay Writing Competition
deadline July 1|Boulder Asian Pacific Alliance is holding a short screenplay writing competition in conjunction with the 8th annual Boulder Asian Film Festival. Free.|Rules online at adoecos@yahoo.com or 303-910-6068|BOULDER
Exchange Students
Interested in hosting an international high school exchange student, contact the SHARE! Program|303-805-9815
Memories in the Making
|Art auction of watercolor paintings done by people with Alzheimers and will benefit Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter. Donald Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex from 6-10 p.m.|$150 individual tickets, $80 for those 35 and younger|1245 Champa St., 303-810-1660, alzco.org
Thursdays at 2
|Covenant Village of Colorado is host a series of educational programs on the first and third Thursday of every month at 2 p.m.|Free|9153 Yarrow St., 303-424-4828 x2205|ARVADA
“Jimmy’s Getting Better”
|A drama on the life-long effects of childhood lead poisoning by the Pangaea Theater at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Studio at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.|Free|119 Park Ave. West, 303-507-6479
A Night for Peace
|Fund-raiser for Hospice of Peace with music, hors d’oeuvres, wine and dessert from 5:30-9 p.m. at Asbury Bell Tower|$50|3011 Vallejo, 303-715-7615
Conversational Spanish
Thursdays|Beginning Conversational Spanish at 6:30 p.m. at Highlands Ranch Library|Free|9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
FRIDAY
Dance show
F|Roxborough Center Dancers will perform at the Castle Rock Community Bandstand at 7 p.m.|Free|100 So. Wilcox, 303-688-7700|CASTLE ROCK
Gold Tournament
F|”I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County fund-raiser golf tournament to aid low-income children in Lafayette at Vista Ridge Golf Club from 8 a.m-4 p.m.|$250 per person|2700 Vista Parkway, 303-444-3636 x15|ERIE
Star gazing for kids
F|Barnaby Bear Star Gazer Festival beginning at 5 p.m. at Mountain Shadows Park to teach children about the night sky. Bring a new or used book for be donated to the Children’s Advocacy Center. |$5 per child|5151 Flying W Ranch Rd., 719-264-1047|COLORADO SPRINGS
Golf Tournament
F|Rotary Scholarship Benefit for kids at the Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.|$90|Hwy 7 and Golf Course Rd., 970-586-5368|ESTES PARK
Singles Night
F|DenverSingles is hosting a singles night at the Stampede. No cover for DenverSingles before 6 p.m. Free taco bar, drink specials and complimentary dance lesson|Free admission|2430 So. Havana St., 303-696-7686|AURORA
Knitting Group
Fridays|Knitters of all ages are invited to a new knitting group which will meet Friday afternoons beginning at 2 p.m. at the Bemis Library. First project will be mittens and scarves for sister library in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria|Free6014 So. Datura St., 303-795-3961|LITTLETON
Bagpipes
-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
Martial Arts Open House
SA|Adult Kickboxing 101 Seminar, Women’s Self Defense Seminar, Child Safety and Awareness Seminar, Children’s Karate 101, and martial arts demonstrations from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. All donations go to Children’s Hospital.|Free, but donations accepted|3401 So. Chambers Rd., 303-400-0201|AURORA
Trains
SA-SU|Colorado Railroad Museum is holding Father’s Day steam train rides from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also tractor displays, food and fun.|Fathers get in free.|17155 W. 44th Ave., 303-279-4591|GOLDEN
Celebración del Cerebro
SA|For Spanish-speaking Latinos in the metro area to learn about various brain disorders and how to maintain brain health. All speakers, facilitators and materials will be provided in Spanish. Food, entertainment, information, door prizes and activities at Centro San Juan Diego from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.|Free|2830 Lawrence St., 303-813-1669
Golf Tips
SA|Brian Thomson of McGetrick Golf Academy will be giving tips at Foley’s Cherry Creek from 2-4 p.m. in Men’s Furnishings|Free|1st Ave. and Steele St.
Cherry Blossom Festival
SA-SU|Japanese cultural festival with food and entertainment beginning at 11 a.m. both days in Sakura Square|Free admission|19th and Lawrence Sts., 303-380-8972
Fire Truck Roundup
SA|20th Annual Fire Truck Show and Muster, hosted by the Mile High Hook and Ladder, will attempt a Guinness World Record for the number of fire trucks attending beginning at 8 a.m. at Littleton High School (parade starts at 9 a.m. and ends at Arapahoe Community College)|Free|Begin at 199 E. Littleton Blvd. and ends at 5900 So. Santa Fe Dr., 303-738-5536|LITTLETON
Free Boat Tours
SA|Friends of Larimer County Parks and Open Lands and Inlet Marina are offering 3 1-hour boat tours of Horsetooth Reservoir at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. |Free|Sign up to attend 970-670-4553|near LOVELAND
Berthoud Historic Home Tour
SA|From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning at 224 Mountain Ave. |$10 Berthoud Historical Society members, $12 non-members. Ticket in advance at Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum, Hays Market, Berthoud Town Hall, and Loveland Museum|244 Mountain Ave., 970-532-2147|BERTHOUD
Aurora Reservoir Swim Beach
SA|Aurora Reservoir swim beach is holding a free day of music, food and fun from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Shuttles from the racetrack will begin running at 11 a.m.|Free|5800 So. Powhotan Rd., 303-690-1286|AURORA
Arts and Crafts
SA|At the Boulder Farmer’s Market from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Central Park|Free admission|13th and Canyon, 303-443-3053|BOULDER
Tipi Building
SA|Train to assist in leading the Tipi Building and Ute Heritage workshop at the Starsmore Discovery Center from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.|Free|2120 So. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., 719-578-6146|
“Green” Workshop
SA-SU|Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design will host a two day interactive workshop that explores sustainable design with green designers from around the country|1600 Pierce St., 303-225-8570, rmcad.edu|LAKEWOOD
Horse Show
SA and June 25|Grand Prix Castle Rock Horse Show to benefit PAALS, for abused and unwanted animals. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Mistress of Ceremonies Nina Blackwood on June 18 and Pam Grier on June 25.|$10 general admission. Tickets available at King Soopers and black-tiecolorado.com, ticketswest or 719-528-6590|500 Fairgrounds Dr.|CASTLE ROCK
Lafayette Wine Festival
SA|from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. with 5K race, wine tasting, wine seminars, ice sculpture demonstrations, cooking demonstrations and more.|95th St. and Arapahoe Rd., Atlas Valley|LAFAYETTE
Cycle Safety
SA|Cycle Safety Circus with clowns, circus performers, bike decorating a circus parade, face painting and more with the emphasis on bike safety for kids from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Pepsi Center|1000 Chopper Circle, 303-355-9969
Open Air Antique Market
SA|Josie’s Antique Market at the Church of All Nations from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.|Free|No. Powers and T-Gap/Dublin Intersection, 719-596-8839|COLORADO SPRINGS
Four-Person Relay Teams
SA|Red Bull Divide and Conquer competition featuring trail running, paragliding, kayaking and mountain biking in the San Juan Mountain. 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.com
Boulder Jewish Festival
SU|11th annual festival with music, food, Israeli dancing and art 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Special Jazz Jam begins beginning at 6 p.m. at the Family Stage tent.|Free admission|1200-1500 Pearl, boulderjewishfestival.org|BOULDER
Run for a Child’s Sake
SU|5th annual 5K run/walk to benefit Children’s Hospital Cancer Center beginning at 8 a.m.|$20 adults. $10 kids, $17 over 60|Washington Park, Downing and Louisiana, 720-917-1732
CooperSmith Father’s Day 5K Run
SU|In Historic Old Town Fort Collins beginning at 6:45|$24 on race day|Remington and Mountain,970-482-7644|FORT COLLINS
Stained Glass Convention
SU-F|Stained Glass Association annual Conference at the DoubleTree Hotel Denver|$255 members, $355 non-members|800-438-9581[
Pipe Organ Encounter
SU-June 25|25 teenage music students from around the country will attend at University of Denver. Each students will receive four days of organ lessons at a local church. Several concerts will take place during the weekend.|303-741-1428 or DVogels@aol.com for more information
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
Native American Voices
M|High Plains Society of Applied Anthropology and Denver Museum of Nature and Science host John Echohawk speaking on “Native American Tribes 200 Years After Lewis and Clark” at the Museum IMAX Theater|Lecture $60, $45 DMNS members; $120 lecture and reception, $84 for DMNS members|2001 Colorado Blvd. 303-399-7946, hpsechohawk.info/[CALCITY]
Free Day at Botanic Gardens
M|from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Denver Botanic Gardens|Free|1005 York St., 720-865-3500
Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing
M|B-17 Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey” a World War II vintage bomber will arrive at Jefferson County Airport at noon and be on display until the aircraft depart of Friday June 24. Flight opportunities $395 per person, with a minimum of five persons. Noon-8 p.m. on June 20, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. June 21-23|$5 to tour the plane|11755 Airport Way, 303-271-4850|BROOMFIELD
Buddhism
M|Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center has a drop-in class every Monday at 7 p.m.|Free|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Magic Theater in the parks
TU-SA|Bring your lawn chairs to this outdoors theater performance at 10 a.m. Tues. Walnut Hills Amphitheater, Wed, Gallup Gardens, Thurs. Sterne Park, Fri. Harlow Park and Sat. Sweetwater Park|$2 per person|303-483-7088|CENTENNIAL
Chess for Kids
TUs|Youth 7-16 will learn chess in this six-week class on Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-noon at Goodson Recreation Center|6315 So. University Blvd., 303-483-7074|CENTENNIAL
Take It to the Track
Wednesdays|Young drivers are invited to Bandimere Speedway on Wednesday evenings between April and October as an alternative to illegal street racing beginning at 4 p.m. Drivers must have a driver’s license and drivers under 18 must have a release from parent or legal guardian. To get release call 303-697-6001 or pick it up at the track. |$30 to participate, spectators $10|3051 So. Rooney Rd. |MORRISON
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. |Free|1-800-823-5220 www.threewishes2.com|ARVADA
Ride and Raft Weekend
ongoing|Raft down Clear Creek on Sat. and rent a bike for cycling on Sunday on a guided tour. |Packages begin at $175 per person including rafting, dinner, breakfast, lunch and lodging|1319 Miner St., 303-898-2228|IDAHO SPRINGS
Pegasus Camp for Girls
Weekly-Sept. 2|Pegasus Quest day camp for girls to get all the fantasy, story-telling and outdoor time while making new friends, hiking and playing.|$240 a week for half-day sessions or $380 a week for full-day|303-786-9216, www.renaissanceadventures.com|DENVER and BOULDER
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
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 Needed in Santa Fe
August 15-21Santa Fe Indian Market needs volunteers for hundreds of positions|505-983-5220 x230 or volunteer@swaia.org|SANTA FE, NM
Volunteers Needed
Sept. 17For the 38th annual Gateway to the Rockies Parade and Art Festival |303-361-6169|AURORA
Volunteers Needed for Cycling Events
July 16-18|Register now for the Children’s Hospitals 16th annual Courage Classic cycling event July 16-18. Options: a three-day, 157-mile cycling adventure or a one-day “Taste of Courage” option.|various prices, plus all participants must raise a minimum of between $150-250 in donations. www.couragetours.com or 303-456-9704Edge Building Copper Mountain|Copper Mountain
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 cq
Administrative Volunteers
Available now|Douglas County Libraries needs two volunteers to assist with a variety of administrative duties with a commitment of 10-20 hours a week for at least six months|100 So. Wilcox, 303-688-7640|CASTLE ROCK
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
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
Mountain View Union High School
Sept. 29-Oct. 250th Class Reunion. Classmates who have not been contacted email mvuhs55reunion@frontiernet.net|MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Palmer/Wasson Reunion
Oct. 7-8|Class of 1960 is looking for classmates who graduated either from Palmer or Wasson High Schools in 1960 who have not received their reunion packets.|Ed Augden, 303-455-5800|COLORADO SPRINGS
Sopris
July 2|Families who lived in the former town of Sopris are invited to a reunion at Trinidad Lake State Park beginning at 7:30 a.m. Bring old photos, stories and picnic lunches. $5 per car to enter the park.|719-846-6594 or 303-745-8261 or www.sopriscolorado.com|TRINIDAD
Grand Junction High School
Class of 1965, 40th Class reunion, Aug. 19-21 at the Grand Junction Doubletree Hotel.|For more information call Russ 970-242-8683 or http://www/gjtigers.com/1965/index.htm
Trinidad 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 entered 2/17
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
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