Photography contest
deadline Dec. 31, 2005|Photographers of all ages are invited to capture Colorado agriculture on film for a Colorado Dept. of Agriculture contest. Prize is a Kodak EasyShare CX 7430 digital camera|303-239-4119 or coloradoagriculture.com for complete rules
Host families sought
beginning in August|NW Services is seeking 10 families to host high school students from various countries|866-846-3977
Volunteers for AIDS Walk
SU, Aug. 21|AIDS Walk Colorado is seeking volunteers. All volunteers will receive tickets to Devo on Aug. 23. Walk takes place in Cheesman Park beginning at 9 a.m.|8th and Franklin, 303-861-WALK, AIDSwalkcolorado.org
School Supplies needed
-Aug. 15|McCormick’s Fish House and McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant are collecting new backpacks and school supplies. Receive a $20 gift certificate.|303-825-1107 for details
Lewis and Clark
-Sept. 30|”The Literature of the Lewis and Clark Expedition” from Lewis and Clark College is on display at the Denver Central Library. Mon.-Tues. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wed. closed, Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-1821
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 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 Capitol 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
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
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
-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
Hakomi
F-SU|2 1/2 day conference on Hakomi Psychotherapy at Naropa University|$250|303-245-4800|BOULDER
Meditation
F-SU |Boulder Shamhala Meditation Center presents “The Art of Being Human – Level One” |1345 Spruce St., 303-444-7881|BOULDER
Summer concert
|Colorado Honor Band and Colorado Wind Ensemble in concert at the CityCenter Englewood Amphitheater at 7 p.m. Bring your picnics and lawn chairs.|Free|1000 Englewood Parkway, at the base of the RTD light rail bridge|ENGLEWOOD
Shakespeare
|Shakespearean actress Michelle Carriger will visit the Lodge at Balfour and lead a discussion group at 10 a.m.|Free, but reservations are required|1331 Hecla Dr., 303-926-8300|LOUSIVILLE
Do-Si-Do
|Local square dance troupe will give a western square dance demonstration at the Lodge at Balfour at 4:30 p.m. |Free, but reservations are required|1331 Hecla Dr., 303-926-8300|LOUISVILLE
Hip Hop
|Interactive demonstration by the Cherry Creek Dance Studio at 7 p.m. at the Smoky Hill Library|Free|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449, registration required|CENTENNIAL
Self-defense
|Rape Assistance and Awareness Program hosts a self-defense class from 6-9 p.m. at the Thornton Community Center|$20|2141 E. 95th Ave., 303-329-9922 x303|THORNTON
Fresh Flavors of Olde Town
|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
“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
Dog Training
F|Bark Busters will hold a dog training class at Seven Hills Veterinary Clinic at 5:30 p.m.|18511 E. Hampden Ave. #112, 720-353-0970|AURORA
Cemetery Walking Tour
F|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
Hummingbirds
F|Learn about hummingbirds at 1 p.m. at the Starsmore Discovery Center|2120 So. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., 719-578-6146 for reservations|COLORADO SPRINGS
Star Gazing
F|At Roxborough State Park at 7 p.m.|4757 N. Roxborough Dr., 303-973-3959|LITTLETON
Strings Concert
F|Fridays at Noon- Strings in the Gardens with Shirley Stephens Mock on the cello from noon-12:30 at Olinger Cremation Gardens|Free|7777 W. 29th Ave., 303-797-2604|WHEAT RIDGE
Quilt Fever
F-SU|Quilters are invited to visit as many quilt shops as possible during the weekend and have their “passports” stamps at each one. Turn them in for great prizes. Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m.|Call for the 14 different shop locations 303-794-7312|CASTLE ROCK to LAFAYETTE
Dog Training
F|Bark Busters will hold an adopt-a-dog program and a dog training class at Aspen Grove Shopping Center, Starbucks Patio|7301 So. Santa Fe. Dr., 303-918-1416|LITTLETON
Rock Hounds
F-SU|Creede Rock, Mineral & Fossil show at the Underground Mining Museum|800-327-2102, creede.com|CREEDE
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
Dog Training
SA|Bark Busters will hold a dog training class at North Metro Animal Hospital at 10 a.m.|1050 W. 47th Ave., 303-859-1376
Wagon Rides
SAs-Labor Day|Sunset Special, Saturday evening wagon rides in to the prairie at the Plains Conservation Center from 7-8:30 p.m.|$5 non-members, members free, reservations required|21901 E. Hampden, 303-693-6921, plainscenter.org|AURORA
Critter Fest
SA-SU|Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center is hosting Critter Fest with bat talk at 2 p.m. on Sat. and Sun. animal rescue organizations, discussions on hedghogs at 3 p.m. both days, and more|Events are free with museum admission|201 So. Fairview, 719-686-1820|
Hypnosis
SA|”The Power of Hypnosis” from 1-2:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and pillow. Advance registration required|$10|South Boulder, 303-939-8832|BOULDER
Volunteers Needed
SA|At the Town of Erie’s Concert in the Park with Hazel Miller 5-9 p.m. |Free|Cheesman and Kattell, 303-530-1780, erieco.gov|ERIE
Firefighters
SA|Denver Firefighters Appreciation Day and Grand Re-opening at the Denver Firefighters Museum from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with the Colorado Irish Pipe Band opening the festivities.|Free|1326 Tremont Place, 303-892-1436
Book Signing
SA|Castle Rock Writers will sign their new book “Douglas County, Colorado: A Photographic Journey” from 1-2 p.m. at the Prairie Rose Fine Tea and Bath Shop|Free admission|111 Wilcox St., 303-688-7700|CASTLE ROCK
Hypnosis
SA|Attracting Your Soul Mate” 3-4 p.m. Meet your soul mate in your unconscious. Bring a blanket and pillow. Advance registration required|$10|South Boulder, 303-939-8832|BOULDER
Aurora HS Reunion
SA|Aurora High School Reunion at the Aurora History Museum beginning at 10 a.m.|priced according to activity|15051 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6666|AURORA
Ugly Pet Contest
SA|Capitol Hill Animal Care Center is having a Fat Cat Ugly Dog Contest beginning at 9 a.m.|Free to enter contest|2626 E.Colfax, 303-329-3131
Old-time Baseball
SA-SU|Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association will be playing at the Adams County Fairgrounds|970-532-2251, CVBBA.org|HENDERSON
Dog Massage
SA|Full-day class at Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning Group from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.|$149|3760 S. Lipan, 303-669-4227,denverdogma.com
Dog Massage
SA|Short course at Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning Group from 9 -10:15 a.m.|$25|3760 S. Lipan, 303-669-4227,denverdogma.com
Bike Rodeo
SA|Helmet checks, bike inspections, obstacle course and free safety ho-down from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center|3455 Lutheran Pkwy|WHEAT RIDGE
Hiwan Homestead
SA|Mountain Heritage Festival to celebrate 30 years of Hiwan Homestead Museum from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|Free|4208 So. Timbervale St., 303-674-6262|EVERGREEN
Boulder Market
SA|From 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Library lawn with art, crafts and shopping|Free admission|Broadway and Canyon, 720-272-7467|BOULDER
Denver Walking Tours
SA|LoDo Walking Tour from 9-11 a.m. Meet at Common Grounds|$5 per person, no reservations necessary |17th and Wazee, 303-866-4686
Evergreen HS
SA|Evergreen High School Oldtimer’s Reunion Picnic at the Evergreen Lutheran Church from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.|EVERGREEN
Cemetery Tour
SA|Walking tour of Evergreen Cemetery from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Last tour leaves at 12:30 p.m.|$6 adults, under 12 are free|1005 So. Hancock Ave., 719-578-6646|COLORADO SPRINGS
Gregorian Chant Workshop
SA|At the Abbey of St. Walburga from 1:30-4:30 p.m. “Singing Chant: The Church’s Heritage”|$35 per person, payable at the door|35 miles north of Ft. Collins, 29 miles south of Laramie on Hwy 287|VIRGINIA DALE
Benefit
SU|”Celebrating Abundance…and its Just Deserts” a dessert experience and fund-raiser fro Center for Spirituality at Work beginning at 3:30 p.m.|1770 Sherman St., 303-383-1610
Fresh City Life Programs
M,TU, SA, SU |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 August|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
Benefit
SU|”Celebrating Abundance…and its Just Deserts” a dessert experience and fundraiser fro Center for Spirituality at Work beginning at 3:30 p.m.|1770 Sherman St., 303-383-1610
Relationships
SU|Interactive event about relationships with Richard Hatch, actor from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Red Rocks park at the covered picnic area on Plains View road|$35 for singles, $60 for two participants registering together|303-978-9865
Fiddle Camp
Aug. 7-14, 14-21|Two week-long session of the Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp at High Peak Camp near Estes Park|303-753-6860, rmfiddle.com|ESTES PARK
Teen Driving Skills
SU|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
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
Music Camp
M-F|Summer Music and art camp for children grades K-8 at Iglesia Luterana Cristo Rey from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. daily|$15 per student, for the entire week|501 Raleigh St., 303-839-1432
Ceramics for Adults
M|Art Center of Estes Park presents a ceramics class for adults and children from 9-11 a.m.|$5 per person|Lower Stanley Village, 970-586-5882|
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
Technology Camp
M|Girls Gaming Session from 2-3:30 p.m. at Smoky Hill Library|Free, registration required|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449|CENTENNIAL
Buying a Computer
M|Buying a computer for high school or college? from 6-8 p.m. at Smoky Hill Library|Free, registration required|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449|CENTENNIAL
Water Park
M|New Cornerstone Park Water Playground will be dedicated at 11 a.m. Food and fun.|Free|SE corner of Windermere and Belleview, sspr.org|LITTLETON
Overnight Skateboard Camp
M-TH, 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
Hypnotherapy
TUs, Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30|Women’s Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Group: Body Image and Weight” from 7-9 p.m. Bring a blanket, pillow, notebook and pen|$100|in south Boulder, 303-939-8832|BOULDER
Seniors Coffee Chat
TU|”Long-term Care, Are You Ready?” with Michael Bellmont, long-tern care insurance specialist from 10-11 a.m. at Niwot Market for those over 50|Free|7980 Niwot Rd., 303-775-1280|NIWOT
Ooey Gooey Science
TU|For children ages 8-12 who appreciate science and revolting experiments. Not for the weak of stomach. on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:15-5:15 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library|Free|100 So. Wilcox, 303-688-7700|CASTLE ROCK
Be Bear Smart
TU|An evening with David Petersen and Tom Beck, two naturalists who have studied bears for years. This program will be at the Abbey Theater beginning at 6:30 p.m.|$5|530 Main St., 970-749-4262|DURANGO
Learn graphic design
TU|Learn graphic design from 9 a.m.-noon at Smoky Hill Library|Free, registration required|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449|CENTENNIAL
Dog Training
TU|Bark Busters will hold a dog training class at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Green Mountain Conference Room “A” at 7 p.m.|15200 W. 6th Ave., 303-885-3266|GOLDEN
Denver Walking Tours
TU|Wall Street of the West Walking Tour from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Meet in front of Union Station|$5 per person, no reservations necessary |17th and Wynkoop, 303-866-4686
Digital Imaging
TU|Learn to create your own postcards or a web-ready image with Boulder Digital Arts Business of Arts Workshop: Presenting Your Work Digitally from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at D Barn|Free|136 So. Main St.. 303-447-2422|LONGMONT
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
Kids in Crisis benefit
W|Spend the night out with friends at the Wynkoop Brewing Company from 5 p.m.-midnight. $1 for every drink sold benefits Kids in Crisis. Door prizes, billiards tournament, silent auction and more|Free admission|1634 18th St., 303-297-2700
PowerPoint
TU|PowerPoint Presentation class from 1-4 p.m. at Smoky Hill Library|Free, registration required|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449|CENTENNIAL
Dog Training
W|Bark Busters will hold a dog training class at Ft. Collins Chamber of Commerce at 6 p.m.|225 Meldrum, 970-203-5258|FORT COLLINS
Photography
W|American Society of Media Photographers Colorado presents Jim Wark from 6-7 p.m. for the social and 7-9 for the program at the Denver Press Club|Members free, non-members $15|1330 Glenarm, 720-351-0770
Bark for Books
W|Young readers can polish their reading skills by reading to dogs provided by Denver Pet Partners from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library|Free|100 So. Wilcox, 303-688-7700|CASTLE ROCK
Christian Women’s Group
W|Denver North Suburban Christian Women’s Connection luncheon and learn about making scarves and training dogs. At The Chateaux at Fox Meadows from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |$13|13600 Xavier Lane, 303-255-7074|BROOMFIELD
Navigate cyberspace
W|Learn to navigate cyberspace from 6:30-8 p.m. at the University of Denver|Call for address 303-896-2862
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
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
