Many more items online at www.denverpost.com. Click on LIFESTYLES and then go to the calendar.
Teen Photographers
-Oct. 9|Take a digital picture of someone reading and enter it on www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org starting Aug. 15. Contest for teens 13-19.|Free|303-688-7640
Teen Driving Skills
Registration now|BMW All New 3Series Ultimate Driving Experience Student Driver Program stops at Invesco Field on August 7 from 8 a.m.- noon. Teens can learn with trained professional racecar drivers.|Free|Register at bmw.com or 888-344-4BMW
Bike Tour
Register now|U.S. Bank Moonlight Classic. Ride your bike through the nighttime deserted streets of Denver on Aug. 20 beginning at the Captiol at 10 p.m. th.|$30 adults, Children under 12 and seniors over 60 $20.|Mail-in registration due Aug. 3. Late registration available at Bicycle Village. Applications available at most recreation centers, bike shops and moonlight-classic.com
Radio Classes
Register now|Overdub@KGNU-Boulder is hosting the 3-Day Youth Radio Workshop Aug. 8-10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. fro teens 12-19|$100 (scholarships available)|303-449-4885, 303-494-2545 or email shelley schlender@yahoo.com|BOULDER
Short Story Contest
Deadline Oct. 15|Tony Hillerman Mystery Short Story Contest wants the best mystery short story, set in the Western or Southwestern US. Must include at least one cowboy or Native American character. Winner will be published in Cowboys and Indians Magazine|$10 ($100 for a critique from the judge)|sfworkshops.com|SANTA FE, NM
AIDS Walk
Register now|2005 AIDS Walk Colorado on Aug. 21 in Cheesman Park|Collect pledges|sign in begins at 7:30 a.m., walk begins at 9:30 a.m., info pack at coloradoaidsproject.org
Screenplay Contest
Deadline Sept. 1|One in Ten Screenplay Contest dedicated to the positive portrayal of gays and lesbians in film|screenplaycontests.com
Colorado History Museum
Register now|Seeking volunteers in the education department. New volunteer orientation Aug. 26 at 11 a.m.|1300 Broadway, 303-866-4688
Alumni search
Big Brothers and Sisters of Colorado alumni are seeking former mentors, youth, board members, parents, volunteers and staff|bbscolo.org and click on Alumni Reconnection, 303-433-6002 or 719-633-2443
Timex Top Performers
Two winners each month|Benefiting Multiple Sclerosis research. Based on 100-word entry nominations, stories of ultimate multi-taskers who give life 110 percent|timex.com/topperformer.com
Denver Poet Laureate
Deadline Aug. 31|Denver Office of Cultural Affairs is seeking applicants for this honorary post.|Guidelines available at www.denvergov.org/poetlaureate|303-640-6952
Cemetery Walking Tour
F, Aug. 5|Fairmount Cemetery Walking Tour. Opens at 5:30 p.m., tour begins at 6:30 p.m. Tour of well-known historic Coloradans|$15|430 So. Quebec, 303-399-0692 x173
Tour New Mexico
Sept. 17-22|Women’s Educational Society of Colorado College is sponsoring guided tour of New Mexico including the Cumbres and Toltec Train, Chama, Abiquiú, Tierra Wools, Pueblo of Zuni and much more. |$650, includes $100 contribution to the WES Scholarship Fund and includes transportation. lodging and entrance fees.|719-634-4278|COLORADO SPRINGS
Fresh Start Friendship Club
Monthly|Club for handicapped and disabled singles and couples in Westminster, SE Denver and Thornton. Monthly discussion groups, gatherings, picnics, parties and dancing. Start times vary.|Yearly membership available|303-940-8071
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
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
Shakespeare
-SA|Macbeth will be performed at the Lone Tree Recreation Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets first-come, first-served beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the big blue tent. Recommended for 12 and over.|Free|10249 RidgeGate Circle|LONE TREE
West End 3K
|You are invited to walk or run the West End 3K and Kid’s 1500 at 6 p.m. meeting at the Daily Camera Building|$25 day of the race|1048 Pearl St., 303-413-7316|BOULDER
Vintage Vehicle Show
|40 Vintage Emergency Vehicles will be on display near Morrison Park from 5-8 p.m.|Free|Just south of Red Rocks park on Hwy 8|MORRISON
Hydration
|The importance of hydration will be discussed at 2:30 p.m. at EPOCH|Free|4901 So. Monaco Pkwy, 303-796-8009 to register
Meditation for Youth
|Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center presents a meditation programs for teens from 6:45-9:30 p.m.|Free|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Bluegrass Concert
|Local bluegrass band, Southern Exposure, will play at 7 p.m. at the CityCenter Englewood Amphitheater, at the base of the RTD light rail bridge|Free|1000 Englewood Parkway, 303-762-2680|ENGLEWOOD
Volunteer Orientation
|Fort Morgan Museum is holding an Collection Care Volunteer Orientation at 10 a.m.|Free|414 Main St., 970-542-4010|FORT MORGAN
50th Anniversary
|SHALOM Denver will celebrate from 3-6 p.m. |Free|2498 W. 2nd Ave., 303-597-5000, jewishfamilyservice.org
Gospel Workshop
-SA|Shorter Community African Methodist Episcopal Church and Angela Spivey host a Community Gospel Music Workshop |$20 to register at Shorter A.M.E. Church|3100 Richard Allen Court, 303-320-1712 x19
Fresh Flavors of Olde Town
and Aug.4|Fresh Flavors of Olde Town along Grandview Ave. from 5:30-8 p.m. with produce, chef demonstrations, wine tasting, beer tasting, music and other food|West of Wadsworth Bypass, 303-420-6100|ARVADA
Trinidad High School
1950 high school reunion will be July 28-31|For more information call Leon or Lynne Espinoza, 719-630-0652
“Thursdays at 2”
THs|Series of educational programs at Covenant Village the first and third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m.|Free|9153 Yarrow St.. 303-424-4828, x2205 reservations required|WESTMINSTER
Conversational Spanish
THs|Beginning Conversational Spanish at 6:30 p.m. at Highlands Ranch Library|Free|9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Art Reception
F|Rocky Mountain National Park’s Fall River Visitor Center will hosting a reception for artist Robert Salo from 6-8 p.m.|Admission is free|Park entrance on Hwy 34, 970-586-0108 x15|ESTES PARK
Storytelling Under the Stars
F|”A Summer Evening of Stories at 7 p.m. at the Wildlife Experience|Free for 6 and older|10025 So. Peoria, 303-688-7640|AURORA
Hummingbirds
F|Learn all about hummingbirds at 10 a.m. at Starsmore Discovery Center|2120 So. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., 719-578-6146|COLORADO SPRINGS
Monastic Experience
F-SU|Opportunity for single women to explore the monastic vocation at Benet Hill Monastery|2555 N. Chelton Rd., 303-756-7349 or 719-633-0655 to RSVP|COLORADO SPRINGS
Tarot
SA-SU|Introduction to Tarot. Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sun. noon-4 p.m.|$50|303-939-8832|SOUTH BOULDER
Camp Comfort
F-SUBereavement camp for children ages 6-12 with grief workshops led by licensed social workers and bereavement professionals.|$150, scholarships available|303-674-6400
Tealeaf Reading
F & SU|Reading with Carolina da Silva at 4 p.m. at Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse|$10 |1770 13th St., 303-442-4993|BOULDER
Theater Volunteers Needed
F-M|Volunteers are needed to help PHAMALy (Physically Handicapped Amateur Musical Actors League)with its production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Space Theater in the Denver Performing Arts Complex|14th and Champa, 303-489-4671
42nd Street
F-SU|Stage performance at Englewood High School Fisher Auditorium. F-Sat. at 7 p.m. and Sun at 2 p.m.|$8 in advance, $10 at the door|3800 So. Logan, 720-851-8530|ENGLEWOOD
Summer Concert
F|String in the Gardens from noon-12:30 at Olinger Cremation Gardens, near the Tower of Memories|Free|7777 W. 29th Ave., 303-797-2604|WHEAT RIDGE
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
Bicycle Rodeo
SA|South Suburban Parks and Recreation hosts an interactive program of bike safety, obstacle course, safety checks, discounted helmets and more from 9-11 at at Goodson Recreation Center|Free|6315 So. University, 303-730-4610|CENTENNIAL
Antique Valuation
SA|Bring 3 antiques for a verbal appraisal at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.|$10 per item|215 So. Tejon St., 719-285-5631|COLORADO SPRINGS
Colorado Day
SA|Celebrate Colorado’s history at Centennial Village Museum from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|$5 adults, $4 60+, $3 children 6-11|1475 A St. at No. 14th, 970-350-9220|GREELEY
County Fair
SA|Larimer County Fair Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Loveland, near the old fairgrounds|Free|LOVELAND
Wild West Weekend
SA-SU|At the Colorado Railroad Museum from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|$7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children|17155 W. 44th, 303-279-4591|GOLDEN
Basic Horse Care
SAand Sept. 24|Basic Horse Care and Ground Work in an eight hour hands-on clinic at Barnes Ranch|$150|698 Santa Fe Trail, 303-646-9855|ELIZABETH
La Raza
SA|Youth Leadership Fund-raiser at La Rumba Salsa Club from 6-9 p.m.|$30|99 W. 9th Ave., 303-956-5542
Buffalo Bill Days
SA-SU|Root beer, hay rides, sack races, and more at Astor House Museum and Clear Creek History Park during Buffalo Bill Days, Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sun. 1-4 p.m.|Free|Museum 822 12th St., park at Arapahoe and 11th Sts., 303-278-3557|GOLDEN
Tea Festival
SA-SU|Sixth Annual Rocky Mountain Tea Festival Sat. from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse|Prices vary with activities|1770 13th St., 303-442-4993|BOULDER
Origami
SA|Learn the ancient art of origami at the Colorado Day Festival at the Centennial Village Museum|Free|14th Ave. and A Street, 970-350-9249|GREELEY
Birding for Beginners
SA|Ages 10 and up from 8-10:30 a.m. at Majestic View Nature Center|Free, but reservations are required|7030 Garrison St., 720-898-7405|ARVADA
Dam Festival
SAand Aug.3|Castlewood Canyon Dam Festival to mark the 72nd anniversary of the breaking of the dam from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |Free with park admission and reservations|2989 So. Hwy 83, 303-688-5242|FRANKTOWN
Farmers Market
SAs-Sept.|Northern Aurora Business Association is hosting Downtown Aurora FarmArt at Fletcher Plaza from 7 a.m.-sellout (about 1 p.m.)and South Aurora 7 a.m.-sellout (1 p.m.) at 15324 E. Hampden Circle |Colfax and Emporia, 303-361-6169|AURORA
Soccer Tour
SA-SU|Kick-It 3v3 Soccer Shootout from 9 a.m-5 p.m. at Easton Regional Park|12819 W. Coal Mine Rd., 303-948-7108 x17, kickit3v3.com|LITTLETON
Globeville Festival
SA-SU|Orthodox Food Festival at the historic Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Cathedral Parish. Foods of Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Greece, Italy, Serbia, Slovakia, Mexico and Southwestern and Western America from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sat. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sun.|47th and Logan, 303-294-0938
Food for Thought
SA|Storytelling picnic with author Renee Fajardo at Bear Creek Lake Park Pelican Point at 11:30 a.m.|$35 includes lunch|15600 W. Morrison Rd., Morrison Rd. and C-470, 303-629-4224|MORRISON
Fun with Shakespeare
SA|To introduce kids to the world of Shakespeare with the Denver Center Theater Academy faculty at Highlands Ranch Library at 2 p.m., 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Fresh City Life Programs
M,TU, SA, SU -July|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
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
You and your horse
SAs, 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
Travel Cheap
SA|Ron Stern, travel expert will discuss how to travel cheaply from 7-8:3- p.m. both days at Southglenn Library|Free, registration is required|7500 Si. University Blvd. #101, 303-221-3998|CENTENNIAL
Athena Festival
SU|Celebratethe Wisdom of Women from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Four Points Sheraton with speaker Lynette Elizabeth Corsten|$7, 303-347-8252, athenafestival.com|I-25 and Hampden Ave.|LITTLETON
Cruise Against AIDS
SU|Motorcyclists and motorists are invited to hit the road in support of the Colorado AIDS Project. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Denver Detour, cruise to Conifer for a pig roast and return to the Barker Lounge|$25, and obtain pledges, prizes for top fund-raisers|registration at 551 E. Colfax, 303-837-0166, 601
Fresh City Life Programs
M,TU, SA, SU -July|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
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
Free Day
M|Colorado History Museum will celebrate Colorado Day with free admission|Free|1300 Broadway, 303-866-3682
Lunch Entertainment
M|Children’s storytime 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Clear Creek Amphitheater|Free|north bank of Clear Creek, just west of the Washington Ave. bridge, 303-384-8000|GOLDEN
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 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
Overnight Skateboard Camp
M-TH, Aug., 2-5, Aug. 6-9 in Denver; Aug. 10-13 and Aug. 14-17 in Carbondale |All Star Adventures skateboard camps in the Aspen Valley and Denver. Day camps also available and Rocky Mountain Adventure Travel Camp available throughout July and August.|866-758-2267, allstartrips.com|DENVER and CARBONDALE
Fresh City Life Programs
M,TU, SA, SU -July|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 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
Seniors Coffee Chat
TU|”Your Home, a Pot of Gold” with Elizabeth Bervy, reverse mortgage advisor from 10-11 a.m. at Niwot Market for those over 50|Free|7980 Niwot Rd., 303-775-1280|NIWOT
Women Flyfishers
TU|Colorado Women Flyfishers will meet at Piccolo’s Restaurant from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Discussion “Anglers and the Environment”|3563 So. Monaco, 303-437-5490
Hispanic Resource Fair
W|”Feria de Resursos Para Hispanos” a resource fair for Spanish speakers from 5-8 p.m. at the Parker Library|Free|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-841-3503|PARKER
Denver Walking Tours
TU, 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
Fresh City Life Programs
M,TU, SA, SU -July|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
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
Viewing the Night Sky
W|Ages 9 and up from 8-10 p.m. at Majestic View Nature Center|$5 adults, $3 children|7030 Garrison St., 720-898-7405 for reservations|ARVADA
Community Knitting
Ws|11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Martin Luther Jr. Library|Free|9898 E. Colfax Ave., 303-739-1940|AURORA
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
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
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
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
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
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
SAs-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.)and South Aurora 7 a.m.-sellout (1 p.m.) at 15324 E. Hampden Circle |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
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 Volunteers
July 28-30|Volunteers needed for three free productions of “Macbeth” at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. |303-688-7640|Lone Tree
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
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 Cañon Park is looking for volunteers.|Free|2120 So. Cheyenne Cañon 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
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
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