Bark for Books
TH|Douglas County Libraries encourges children to read out loud to canines, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Library. The series continues through Sept. 15 at other locations.| Free|68827 Lone Tree Pkwy, 303-799-4446|LONE TREE
Conversational Spanish
TH|Beginning Conversational Spanish at 6:30 p.m. at Highlands Ranch Library|Free|9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Flea Circus
TH-SU|First Boulder International Fringe Festival will host the Acme Miniature Flea Circus at the Boulder Public Library Aug. 18-21|$12|1000 Canyon Blvd., 303-440-7826, call for event times |BOULDER
Back-to-school Immunizations
TH|Tri-County Health and Swedish Medical Center offers immunization, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.| $15 per shot, but no child will be turned away because of inability to pay|Englewood City Center, 303-451-0123|LONE TREE
“Napoleon Dynamite”
TH|Jon Heder and Aaron Ruell, stars of “Napoleon Dynamite” pay a visit, 1 p.m. |Free|Auraria Campus, 303-556-3399 or 303-556-2595
Planning Your Retirement
TH|Learn about 401k, RA, annuities and more, 6-8 p.m. |303-791-7703ENGLEWOOD
Knitting Group
F|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
University of Denver Walking Tour
F|Meet at Penrose Library on DU campus. Tour from 9-10:30 a.m.|$10, no reservations necessary|303-866-4686|
Used Book Sale
F-SU|Denver Central Library holds its annual sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.|10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy, 720-865-2046
Books for Books
SA|Used book, CD and DVD sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.970 S. High St., 303-722-1846
Castlewood Canyon Hike Tour
SA|Meet at entrance to Castewood Canyon. Tour from 9 a.m.-noon|$18, reservations required|303-866-4686
Civic Center Walking Tour
SA|Meet at Panera’s Cafe. Tour from 9-11 a.m.|$5, no reservations necessary|13th and Grant, 303-866-4686
Crop-A-Thon
SA|Scrapbooking event to benefit the American Cancer Society, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|303-688-8516
Denver Walking Tours
SA|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|
East End Antique Market
SA|9 a.m.-3 p.m.|FreeLittle Horse, 1505 Pearl St., 303-546-0042|BOULDER
Englewood FunFest
SA|Activities include a chili cook-off, hula hooping, tug-o-war, live music and more, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.|FreeBelleview Park, 5001 S. Inca St., 303-762-2680|ENGLEWOOD
Eureka Days
SA|Western Museum and Industry hosts a day of gold panning, hayrides more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.|$7, $5 students & seniors, $3 chidren ages 3-12719-488-0880, wmmi.org|COLORADO SPRINGS
Garden Tour
SA|Tour of seven Boulder County gardens, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets on sale at Niwot Science Garden, 8778 Morton Road, Niwot or at West End Gardener, 777 Pearl St., Boulder.|$10303-678-6238|BOULDER
Insects and their kids
SA|Learn how to catch and identify insects, 9-11 a.m. Reservations required.|$5 Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E. Hampden Ave., 303-693-3621, plainscenter.org|AURORA
La Leche League Walk
SA|Activities include potluck picnic, silent auction and train rides, 10 a.m.-noon.970-221-7267|FORT COLLINS
Mini-golf tournament
SA|To benefit schleroderma research, 1 p.m. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m.|$30Colorado Journey Mini-Golf Complex, 5150 S. Windemere St., 303-506-3427|LITTLETON
MOMS sale
SA|Children’s clothing, equipment, toys and maternity wear for sale, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.|$1 admissionDouglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Dr., 303-771-6788, mothersofmultiples.com|CASTLE ROCK
Pooches Palace
SA|The doggie daycare hosts a dog wash and open house to benefit MaxFund, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.|1277 Santa Fe, 303-892-5556
Taoist Tai Chi
SA|The society hosts an open house, 2-4 p.m. |7560 Sheridan Blvd., 303-431-6094 |WESTMINSTER
Vendors Needed
SA|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
Wagon Rides
SA|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
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
TUESDAY
Fitness walk and T’ai chi
TU|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|
Hypnotherapy
TU|Women’s Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Group: Body Image and Weight” from 7-9 p.m. Bring a blanket, pillow, notebook and pen|$100|303-939-8832|BOULDER
Poker Pro
TU|Phil Gordon gives tips and tricks to raise your poker game, 7 p.m.|ESPN Zone, 1187 16th St., 303-595-3776
Acknowledging Death
W|Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center has a seven-week course on the Tibetan way of death, 7-9 p.m.|$125|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Bobbie Louise Hawkins
W|Four-part lecture series discusses the work and lives of female writers, 6-8:50 p.m. This month’s lecture: Marguerite Duras. |Free|Naropa University, 2130 Arapahoe Ave., 303-546-3540 |BOULDER
Community Knitting
W|11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Martin Luther Jr. Library|Free|9898 E. Colfax Ave., 303-739-1940|AURORA
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
W|Hosts a free day for Colorado residents, 9 a.m..5 p.m.|2001 Colorado Blvd., 303-322-7009
Denver Poet Laureate
-W|Denver Office of Cultural Affairs is seeking applicants for this honorary post.|Guidelines available at www.denvergov.org/poetlaureate|303-640-6952|
Free Days for Students
-W|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|
Guided hikes
W|Every Wednesday evening from 6:30-9 p.m. at the North Cheyenne Cañon Park. Bring raingear, water, flashlight and your hiking boots|Free, but reservations are recommended|2120 So. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., 719-578-6146|COLORADO SPRINGS
Let’s Talk College
W|Q & A forum for parents and students to discuss the college process, 6:30-8 p.m.|Free, reservations required|5430 S. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449|ARAPAHOE COUNTRY
Taste of Language
W|University of Denver hosts 30-minute lessons accompanied by food dishes of various cultures, 6-9 p.m. RSVP by Fridayfor a free parking pass. |Free|2201 S. Gaylord St., 303-871-2291
Lecture Series
W|Historian Anne Dyni will discuss “Frontier Life along the Front Range” at 2 p.m. at the Balfour Retirement Community|Free|1855 Plaza Dr., 303-926-3853|LOUSIVILLE
Take It to the Track
W|Young drivers are invited to Bandimere Speedway on Wednesday evenings through 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
Screenplay Contest
-Sept. 1|One in Ten Screenplay Contest dedicated to the positive portrayal of gays and lesbians in film||screenplaycontests.com
Pegasus Camp for Girls
-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
Photography Show
-Sept. 2|Ray Waterman’s nature photography is hanging at the Lone Tree Library|Free|8827 Lone Tree Parkway, 303-799-4446|LONE TREE
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
Archaeologists for a Week
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
Art Show
-Sept. 30|Philip S. Miller Library will show William Elliott’s “American Landscapes”|Free|100 So. Wilcox St., 303-688-7700|CASTLE ROCK
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. Contest for teens 13-19.|Free|303-688-7640|888-344-4BMW|
Short Story Contest
-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
Sewing Day
-DEC. 15|Firehouse Quilts of Colorado will host several Sew Days to create quilts for metro-area firehouses. They will meet on the first Sunday of the month at ReMax, 5350 S. Roslyn St., Suite 150, and the third Thursday at Northridge Recreation Center, 8801 S. Broadway | Free||HIGHLANDS RANCH
Photography contest
-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|
AA Stewardesses
|Looking for American Airlines current and former stewardesses to join a luncheon group. |303-439-9533
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
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
AskColorado
|A free, 24/7 online information and reference service provided by Colorado libraries|Free|www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org
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
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|||
Donate Your Used Vehicle
|Donate you used car, RV, boat or motorcycle to the Limb Preservation Foundation to help save limbs and lives||303-526-7662|GOLDEN
Exchange Students
STS Foundation is seeking host families for international exchange students.|800-522-4678
Exchange students need homes
Interested in hosting an international high school exchange student, contact the SHARE! Program||303-805-9815|
Food Bank
|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
Free Divorce Clinic
|For low-income Jefferson County residents to modify or enforce their original divorce order.|Call 303-837-1313 to see if you qualify|AURORA
Fresh Start Friendship Club
|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
Healing Center
|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
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
Homemaker services
|Jewish Family Services program is facing severe funding cuts. JFS provides service to people with HIV/AIDS, including many children||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
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. |303-433-6200, brightbeginningsco.org
Ride and Raft Weekend
|Raft down Clear Creek on Saturday 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
Senior Companions
|Companion Connections, a non-profit organization in Northern Colorado that connects companions with low-income seniors. Donations and volunteers are welcome.|970-278-0010 or 720-652-9486, CompanionConnections.org||LOVELAND
Solutions for Seniors
|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
|Aspen Dance Connection is registering boys and girls for summer dance classes in Carbondale and Basalt||1900 Willits Lane, #17A, 970-927-0641|BASALT
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
Woodworking Classes
|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
VOLUNTEERS
Arc of Araphoe and Douglas
|Seeks volunteers for its Friends & Connections program. A service that provides friendship and community experiences to adults with develomental disabilities.||303-220-9228, arcarapahoedouglas.org|
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
Denver Botanic Gardens
Seeks volunteers to teach elementary school students about plants. |720-865-3560
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
English as Second Language
|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
Habitat for Humanity
Seeks volunteers 16 and older. No skills necessary|303-534-2929, ext. 136, www.habitatmetrodenver.org
Hospice Volunteers Needed
|Life Source Hospice needs volunteers. Only 2 hours a week would make a difference.|Free|Metro Denver area, 303-267-3718|
Project Angel Heart
Has several openings for volunteers in Randy’s Kitchen, 8 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday; ALSO needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals around the Denver metropolitan area. |303-830-0202, ext. 24
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 |303-692-9213
Saint Joseph Hospital
|Volunteers needed for surgery waiting room, nursing units, patient visitors and patient pride vistors.|303-837-7667
Special Advocates
|Court Appointed Special Advocates of Adams and Broomfield Countiesare volunteers who are advocates for the abused and neglected children that are involved in the court system. Volunteers are needed to help these children. Next scheduled volunteer training is Sept. 19||
Starsmore Discovery Center
Seeks volunteers.|2120 So. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., 719-578-6146|COLORADO SPRINGS
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|
VNA Hospice-at-Home
|Need volunteers to help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks.|303-698-6404
Volunteers Needed
For the 38th annual Gateway to the Rockies Parade and Art Festival on Sept. 17 ||303-361-6169|AURORA
REUNIONS
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
Send items 10-20 days in advance to Community Calendar, The Denver Post Scene Section, 1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202 or living@denverpost.com.
