Relationship Workshop
Ws, July 20-Aug. 31|”7 Weeks to Attracting the Love of Your Life” with David Stevens and Carol Roper at For Heaven’s Sake Bookstore from 7-9 p.m. Registration before July 11|$200 ($225 after July 11)|4383 Tennyson St., 303-964-9339 or 303-668-2358
Help a Homeless Child
July-August|Family HomeStead is hoping to get new clothing and school supplies to the children of homeless families before school starts. Call if you can help with donations.|303-623-6514
Volunteer Orientation
SA, July 9|Fairmount Heritage Foundation is hosting a new volunteer orientation from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Ivy Chapel at Fairmount Cemetery. Lunch will be provided.|Free|430 So. Quebec, 303-399-0691 x173
Steam Train Excursion
SU, July 24|Union Pacific Historical Society is hosting a steam train from Denver’s Union Station to the Terry Buffalo Ranch, just over the Wyoming state line. Passengers will have a chuck wagon dinner and be provided with bus transportation back to Denver. The train will leave Denver at noon. |$145 for coach seats, $195 for dome seats|http://www/uphs.org/convention.htm, questions to steamtrain@uphs.org
Denver Walking Tours
TU, July 12 and Aug. 9|”Wall Street of the West” walking tour of 17th St. financial district by Colorado Historical Society from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Meet in front of Union Station.|$5, no reservation necessary |17th and Wynkoop, 303-866-4686
Denver Walking Tours
SU, July 17|The Italian Side of Denver tour by Colorado Historical Society from 1-3 p.m. Meet at Potenza Lodge|$25 members, $30 non-members, reservations are necessary |1900 W. 38th St., 303-866-4686
Denver Walking Tours
F, Aug. 26|Walking tour of the University of Denver Colorado Historical Society from 9-10:30 a.m. Meet at Penrose Library|$10, reservations are necessary|On the DU campus, University and Evans
THURSDAY
Public Policy Seminar
july7|With former Secretary General of the World Commission on Environment and Development and Head of he Inspectorate of the World Bank Jim MacNeillcq at 5 p.m. at Steamboat Centennial Hall|Free|10th & Oak Sts., www/yampavalley.info/steamboatseminar.asp|STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Laughter as Medicine
|Barbara D. Dice will discuss “Laughter is the Best Medicine” at 2:30 p.m. at EPOCH Assisted Living|Free|4901 So. Monaco, 303-796-8009 to RSVP
Elder Law
|Elder law expert Martha L. Ridgway will speak on “Alzheimer’s Care: Legal Issues” from 6:30 -8 p.m. at Cherrywood Village|Free|282 McCaslin Blvd, RSVP to 303-604-2700|LOUISVILLE
Caregivers Forum
|”Caring for the Caregivers: A Women’s Circle for caregivers current and future” from 4-6 p.m. at Aurora Senior Center|$3|30 Del Mar Circle, 303-343-4114|AURORA
Painting Class
|Cathy Goodale will teach oil and watercolor painting from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Art Center of Ester Park. Also on July 7, 21 and Aug. 11, 25|$50 per session|Lower Stanley Village, 970-586-5882|ESTES PARK
Conversational Spanish
Thursdays|Beginning Conversational Spanish at 6:30 p.m. at Highlands Ranch Library|Free|9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Cemetery Walking Tour
F and Aug. 5|Fairmount Cemetery Walking Tour. Opens at 5:30 p.m., tour begins at 6:30 p.m.July tour included tour of military veterans and the Aug. 5 tour is of well-know historic Coloradans|$15|430 So. Quebec, 303-399-0692 x173
Country Concert
F|Leo Everett, local country musician will perform at 3:30 p.m. at EPOCH Assisted Living|Free|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009 to RSVP
Theater Workshop
F|Learn how to create a ten-minute play, from script to curtain call in one day. Class from 8:30 a.m.-5:40 p.m. |$195, plus lab fee if applicable|University and Evans, 303-871-2291 to register
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
Nature Hike
SA|Nature hike with emphasis on geology of Roxborough State Park at 2 p.m.|Free|4761 N. Roxborough Dr., 303-973-3959|LITTLETON
Horse Show
SA-SU|Mile High Buckskin Firecracker Horse Show 7 a.m.-10 p.m. on Sat. and 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sun at Budweiser Event Center|Free|5280 Arena Circle, 970-619-4000|LOVELAND
Denver Walking Tours
SAs, first and third of the month-Oct. 1|LoDo Walking Tour from 9-11 a.m. by Colorado Historical Society. Meet at Common Grounds|$5 members. no reservations necessary |17th and Wazee, 303-866-4686
Denver Walking Tours
SAs,second and fourth of the month-Sept. 24|Civic Center Walking Tour by Colorado Historical Society from 9-11 a.m. Meet at Panera’s Cafe|$5, no reservations are necessary |13th and Grant, 303-866-4686
Paris Street Market
SA|Open air antique and vintage marketplace from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aspen Grove Shopping Center |Free admission|7301 So. Santa Fe, 303-795-7149, www.aparisstreetmarket.com|LITTLETON
Colorado Alligators
SA-M|”How to Hatch a Colorado Alligator” or Eggfest. Gator wranglers will move alligators off their nests so they can be incubated.|San Luis Valley, Hwy. 17 between Hooper and Mosca, www.gatorfarm.com
Doggie Auditions
SA|Evergreen Players are holding dog auditions for “singing” roles for an upcoming summer production. Audition begin at 10 a.m. at Chow Down|Free|3719 N. Evergreen Parkway|EVERGREEN
Breast Cancer Benefit
SA|”Color Me Pink” a benefit at Haircolorxperts from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.|Color services start at $50 and cuts start at $35|6040 So. Gun Club Rd., 720-870-6252|AURORA
You and your horse
SAs, July 23, August 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15|Equine Stress Control Therapy workshop for the anxious, nervous, startled and spooky horse and owner from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Bridlewood Stables. Bring your horse.|$175 each clinic, prepayment by check or money order is required|9229 Hwy 73, 303-816-0766|EVERGREEN
Sopris
SA|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
Public Policy Seminar
SU|With New York Times columnist David Brooks at 5 p.m. at Steamboat Centennial Hall|Free|10th & Oak Sts., www/yampavalley.info/steamboatseminar.asp|STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Bandstand Concert
SU|Castle Rock Community Bandstand is holding three concerts this summer. First up will be the Aries Brass Quintet at 2:30 p.m.|Free|100 So. Wilcox, 303-688-7700|CASTLE ROCK
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 now-Aug, 5|Adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park. 970-493-1844 or 888-801-1269
Art camps for kids
now-August 4|Various classes and times for children 6-12. drawing, watercolor, pen and ink, sun catchers, masks and more at the Bicentennial Art Center|$46 residents, $60 non-residents|131655 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-344-1776|AURORA
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
Fresh City Life Programs
TU|Series of adult programs at Denver Central Library entitled “Urban Life.” Classes such as gardening, cooking, urban dwelling, interior design, delights for dog lovers and more. Mon., Tues., Sat. and Sundays throughout July|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., 720-865-2044, http://denverlibrary.org/fresh
Art Workshops for Teens
TU-SA|Art Institute of Colorado is offering workshop to teens who are sophomore, juniors or seniors. Classes include, culinary arts, digital media productions, graphic design, industrial design, interior design, animation, visual effects, photography and more|$175 with a $25 registration fee|303-824-4932 or 800-275-2420
Fitness walk and T’ai chi
TUs-Aug. 30|Denver Botanic Gardens hosts an AARP Fitness Walk and morning T’ai Chi session beginning at 6:45 a.m.|Free|1005 York St., 720-865-3545
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
Tool Sale
W|TAP Enterprises Tool Sale from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Budweiser Event Center|Free|5280 Arena Circle, 970-619-4000|LOVELAND
Shakespeare is Hot
W|Teens 13 and up can find out why Shakespeare is hot in a series of teen summer programs at Smoky Hill Library from 6-7 p.m.|Free|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449, registration required|CENTENNIAL
Basics of Bicycling
W|at Lakewood Library at 7 p.m.|Free|10200 W. 20th Ave., http://info.jefferson.lib.co.us/press.htm
Craft workshops
Ws-July 27|Sheet Felting, Screen Printing, Knitting and more at Pod and Capsule from 6-8 p.m.|$25, plus a small materials cost|554 Santa Fe Dr., 303-623-3460
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
Exchange students need homes
Interested in hosting an international high school exchange student, contact the SHARE! Program|303-805-9815
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
Several sessions|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 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|303-534-5288Creative 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Victim Outreach Information Needed now|seeks volunteers to work with law enforcement and the court system to ensure victim’s rights. Next training Sept. |303-202-2196
Shakespeare Festival VolunteersJuly 28-30|Volunteers needed for three free productions of “Macbeth” at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. |303-688-7640|Lone Tree
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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
Evergreen High School
The class of 1975 celebrates its 30th reunion August 26 and 27, 2005 at Holiday Inn Denver West Village from 6-11 p.m. Friday and a picnic at Sisters Park 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sat. Reservations by July 30 |Call Cirrelda, 505-897-0285 or www.maryjudy.com/EvergreenReunion.htm
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
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
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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