The Denver Post is compiling a list of Halloween events, haunted houses, trick or treat streets, costume parties and more. Please send your listing to: arts@denverpost.com no later than October 14.
Baby Sign Language
sign up now|Signing Smart Baby Sign Language classes for children 6 months -2 years will start in north Denver, Stapleton and Evergreen the first week in October|303-777-7078
Be a mentor
Enroll now|Colorado Youth at Risk is seeking individuals to help mentor freshmen students at George Washington and Manual High Schools during the 2005-6 school year|303-623-9140Artists wanted
Apply now|Art work needed for the Highlands Ranch Library in 2006. Art to be submitted digitally by Nov. 20, 2005 to jshofner@dclibraries.org or slides to Judy Shofner, Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129|303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Helping Hands
|Mountain Metro Association of Realtors “Helping Hands” project will helps local residents in need of home repairs with volunteer labor and donated materials. They are currently seeking families in need.|Free|303-674-7020, mountainmetro.com|
Ugly Necklace Contest
-March 15, 2006|Bead a truly UGLY necklace and you could win a shopping spree at Landofodds.com. Take a look at the previous winners and try to beat them.||615-292-0610, landofodds.com/store/uglynecklace.htm|
GED Study Sessions
M-THs|At seven Denver Public Libraries: Weds. 5-6 p.m. at Blair-Caldwell, 24th and Welton, 720-865-2401; Tues. 6-7 p.m. at Montbello, 47th and Albrook, 303-373-0767; Weds. 7-8 p.m. at Ford-Warren, 28th and High, 303-294-0907; Mons. 5-6 p.m. at Hadley, 1 block west of Federal on Jewel, 303-935-4267; Tues 6-7 p.m. at Hampden, 9755 E. Girard, 303-750-3885; Thurs. 5-6 p.m. at Ross-Barnum, 1st and Lowell, 303-936-1891 and Tues 5-6 p.m. at Woodbury, 33rd and Federal, 303-455-3930
CALLOC]Photo Contest
Deadline Nov. 1|West Arapahoe Conservation District photo contest open to all ages. Rules are at plainscenter.org||303-693-3621 or info@plainscenter.org|AURORA
Fantasy Fest Contest
Deadline Oct. 21|Fifth Annual Douglas County Libraries Fantasy Fest Art and Writing Contest offers age divisions for children, teens and adults in visual art, poetry and short stories. Applications available at Douglas County libraries or at DouglasCountyLibraries.org under Programs & Events||303-688-7640|DOUGLAS COUNTY
Calling all Quilters
by Dec. 5|Quilts to help make the holidays special for children living abroad|drop quilts at 308 E. Monument St.|COLORADO SPRINGS
Modern Dance Classes
-Dec. 1, 2006cq|Intermediate and advanced modern dance classes at Dairy Center for the Arts.|$12 drop-in |2590 Walnut St., 303-473-9438, helanderdance.org|BOULDER
Homemaker services
|Jewish Family Services program which provides homemaker service for people in the metro area is facing severe funding cuts. JFS provides service to people with HIV/AIDS, including many children. ||303-597-5000 to help|
African-themed quilts
-Oct.8|Red Rocks Community College will hang two dozen African-themed quilts “Quilts of Wa Shonaji” at the Marvin Buckels Library on the Lakewood Campus|Free|13300 W. Sixth Ave., 303-914-6733|LAKEWOOD
Women’s meeting
THs|Highlands Ranch Women’s Connection meets on the second Thursday of each month at Lone Tree Golf Club from 9:30-11:15 a.m. Includes luncheon buffet brunch, music, and inspiring speakers|$15 includes, buffet and childcare|9890 Sunningdale Blvd., 303-738-9660|HIGHLANDS RANCH
International adoption
|Seminar hosted by Claa Foundation to help parents seeking international adoptions. 6:30-8:30 p.m.|Free|303-415-1001|LONE TREE
Parenting
|”Talking About Toddlers,” managing the terrible twos or threes at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center from 7-8:30 p.m.|200 Inverness Drive West, 303-864-KIDS|ENGLEWOOD
Volcanoes
|Dr. Tom Casadevall will talk on volcanoes at Smoky Hill Library at 7 p.m.|Free|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449|CENTENNIAL
Parenting
-Nov. 10|Six-week class on Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. |$85 per family|8015 W. Alameda, 303-916-6929|LAKEWOOD
Just Desserts with Reggie Rivers
|Reggi Rivers will speak at the New Foundations Nonviolence Center in conjunction with Iliff Justice and Peace Studies Program at 7 p.m. at the Iliff School of Theology Great Hall|$10 students, $20 general admission at the door|2201 So. University Blvd, 303-825-2562
Stranger than Fiction Book Club
|Will discuss “Men in Black: How the Supreme Court is Destroying America” by Mark Levin at 7 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library|Free|100 So. Wilcox, 303-688-7700|CASTLE ROCK
Metaphysics
Last week of every month, M, W, TH|Workshops on self-hypnosis, meditation, dream interpretation, and more with Rev. Jeannie Robberson at the Inner Journey Metaphysical Center. Monday at 6:30 p.m., Meditation, $25; Weds. 6:30 p.m., Dream Interpretation, $50; Thurs. 6:30 p.m., Self-hypnosis, $80|4920 So. Grant St., 303-761-9934|ENGLEWOOD
Make-A-Wish
-mid-December|Northern Denver residents who donate $20 to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado will receive 150 spare feet of complimentary carpet cleaning from Miracle Services|$20 donation|303-252-0810
Knitters needed
Do-It-Yourself Workshops
THs|”You Can Lay Ceramic Tile” at 7 p.m. at a Home Depot near you |Free|800-430-3376 or homedepot.com
Audubon’s Animals
-Oct. 31|Tam O’Neill Fine Arts is showing an exhibit of the painting of animals by John J. Audubon from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.|Free|311 Detroit St., 303-355-7711
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 So. Roslyn, Suite 150 and the third Thursday at Northridge Recreation Center, 8801 So. Broadway |Free|HIGHLANDS RANCH
“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
Scholarship fund-raiser
F|Art preview, artist reception, and silent auction to benefit Mile High Hope with art of Denver area youth in foster care to raise money for Denver area youth in foster care beginning at 6 p.m. at Studio Aiello|$20|3563 Walnut, 303-909-0190
Community Yard Sale
F-SU|Carbondale’s Rotary Annual Community Yard Sale from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sat. and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sun.|Free admission|Sopris Shopping Center, Hwy 133 & Colorado Ave., 970-963-1890|CARBONDALE
Henry Kisor
F|Award-winning author and editor of the Chicago Sun-Times will host the fifth annual Hands & Voices Fall Gala from 6:30-10 p.m. at the Denver Highlands Masonic Center|$55|3550 Federal Blvd., 303-300-9763
Fall Harvest Fest
F-SU|Benefit for the Colorado Children’s Campaign with face painting, pumpkin patch, balloon sculptures. sidewalk chalk are, food, drinks and more at Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North Friday from 3-7 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. from noon-6 p.m.|Free admission|2nd and Fillmore, 303-394-2904
Real Savvy Moms
F-SU|Games and activities for the new/expectant mom and young children at Park Meadows Shopping Center beginning at 10 a.m.on Friday and 11 a.m. on Sat. and Sun.|Free admission|8401 Park Meadows Center Dr., 404-920-0107|LITTLETON
Celebration Metaphysical Fair
F-SU|At the Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Hall, Fri. 1-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.|$5 daily|58th and I-25, 719-634-1810
Palmer/Wasson Reunion
F-SA,|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
Ghost Walk
F-SA|Pueblo Domestic Violence Community Task Force is hosting the 2nd annual “Ghost Walk” through the historic Union Avenue with stories of Pueblo’s past. 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, 4-8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tours leave El Pueblo Museum every 15 minutes|$6 advance, $7 at the door|2200 Bonforte Blvd., 719-545-8195|PUEBLO
Bagpipe concerts
Every Friday-Nov. 4|Performances by Michael Lancaster from noon-12:30 p.m. at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery at the Tower of Memories every Friday|Free|7777 W. 29th Ave., 303-233-4611|WHEAT RIDGE
Do-It-Yourself Workshops
Fs|”You Can Install Low-Voltage Outdoor Lighting” at 7 p.m. at a Home Depot near you |Free|800-430-3376 or homedepot.com
Corn Maze
F-Oct. 31|May Farms Corn Maze Wed.-Fri 4-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.|Adults $8, kids 5-13 $6|40 miles east of Denver on I-70, exit 316, south 3 blocks, west for one mile. 303-822-5800|BYERS
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
Fall Tree Walking Tour
SA|At Fairmount Cemetery at 10 a.m. for a two-hour walking tour of fall colors|$7 adults, $5 children|430 So. Quebec St., meet at Ivy Chapel, 303-322-3895
Adoption seminar
SA|From 1-3 p.m. at Highlands Ranch Library|Free|9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-733-7170 to RSVP|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Lundehund Show
SA|Norwegian Lundehund, one of the rarest dog breeds in the world, will compete along with K-9 demonstrations, New Guinea singing dogs and more from 8:50 a.m.-2 p.m. at Expo Park|Free|10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-366-7012|AURORA
Spooky Histories
SA|Western Museum of Mining and Industry volunteers dramatize mining myths, legends and actual events with scary stories from 1-3 p.m.|$3, reservations requested|I-25 to Gleneagle Exit (156A), museum is immediately east of the interstate, 719-488-0880|just north of COLORADO SPRINGS
Spinning and Weaving Week
SA|Woolen Treasures will have demonstrations, lessons, displays and resources on spinning and weaving from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.|Free admission|527 E. 4th St., 970-613-0556, woolentreasures.com|LOVELAND
Writing Seminar
SA|”Character Development” with Chris Ransick at the Denver Women’s Press Club from 89:30 a.m.-noon|$35, reservations requested|1325 Logan St., 303-757-3765
Ballpark Market
SA|Season finale os the European-style outdoor market from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. |Free admission|Larimer St. between 21st and 22nd Sts., 303-589-2800
Children’s book writing
SA-SU|”CritiqueFest: How to Take Your Work from Good to Wow!” with editors from various publishing houses on hand to critique your work at Colorado School of Mines. Saturday evening dinner with author speaker $28|members Sat. $115, non-members $130 Sat. only; if Sunday added on, members $80, non-members $90|Green Center, 16th & Washington, 303-460-1426|GOLDEN
Woodcarving show
SA-SU|31st Annual Woodcarving Show, Competition and Sale, Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall|$2, children 12 and under are free|W. 6th Ave. and Indiana St., 303-232-7510|GOLDEN
Polish-American celebration
SA|St. Martin’s Society will celebrate at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design with Polish dinner and concert of Polish music and dancing|$50 concert and dinner; $25 concert only. Reservations required|1600 Pierce St., 303-432-7822|LAKEWOOD
Stained Glass Class
SA and Oct. 15 and 22|From 9 a.m.-noon with Adeline Pyrzinski at Art Center of Estes Park|$80|east stairway of Lower Stanley Village, 970-586-5882|ESTES PARK
Youth Performing Arts Camp
SA and Oct.15|Castle Rock Players hosts classes in acting, voice, dance and stage combat and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 7-18 and 9 a.m.-11:05 for ages 4-6 at Christ Episcopal Church|$100 for all four Sats. for ages 4-6 and $250 for all four Sats. ages 7-18|615 Fourth St., 303-814-7740|CASTLE ROCK
Do-It-Yourself Workshops
SAs|”You Can Have Fun with Faux Painting: Basic and New Techniques” at 10 a.m. at a Home Depot near you |Free|800-430-3376 or homedepot.com
Do-It-Yourself Workshops
SAs|”You Can Update Your Kitchen Cabinets and Fixtures” at 2 p.m. at a Home Depot near you |Free|800-430-3376 or homedepot.com
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
SA, 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
Dinosaurs
SU-SA|Celebrate Earth Science Week At the Rocky Mountain Resource Center with the Mad Scientist, daily activities, fossil rubbings, guest speakers and more|School groups welcome, $3 per child, after school activities, $5 per child|201 So. Fairview, 719-686-1820|WOODLAND PARK
Band Concert
SU|Castle Rock Band will perform a concert at the Castle Rock Community Bandstand at 1:30 p.m.|Free|100 So. Wilcox St., 303-688-7700|CASTLE ROCK
Psi Research
SU|Featured speaker Katherine Skaggs will speak on “The Inspiration: Journey of Hopes and Dreams” from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Oak Room at the Masonic Temple|$8, students free|225 W. Oak St., 970-225-3753|FORT COLLINS
Cropwalk
SU|10K pledge walk to raise funds for hunger and disaster relief meets at 1:15 p.m. at First Congregational Church. Please bring a can of food for Food Share|Pledges|Broadway at Pine St., 303-447-8128|BOULDER
Corvette meet
SU|Top of the Rockies Corvette Association 14th Annual All Hallows Rallye begins at 8 a.m. at the Red Rooster Restaurant|$35 for two, includes buffet|4339 Hwy 66, Longmont Exit off I-25 at Hwy 66, 303-776-0049|LONGMONT
Pumpkin Harvest Festival
SU|At Four Mile Historic Park with a pumpkin patch, create your own scarecrow, old-time music, historic games, food and more.|Free|715 So. Forest St., 303-399-1859
Harvest 5K Run
SU|5K Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run including the Credit Union Harvest Run Expo beginning at Renaissance Boulder Suites at Flatiron at 8:30 a.m.|500 Flatiron Blvd., 303-861-7507|BROOMFIELD
One Sky, One World, Kites for Peace
SU|World Kite Day celebration at Sloans Lake Park and Lake Middle School with pet parade, harvest market kite flying and more from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.|admission free|Meade St. between 18th and 19th, 303-571-1744
Do-It-Yourself Workshops
SUs|”You Can Save Money on You Energy Bills” at 2 p.m. at a Home Depot near you |Free|800-430-3376 or homedepot.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 |Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., 720-865-2044, http://denverlibrary.org/fresh
Embroidery Guild of America
-Oct. 21|More than 250 pieces of locally created needlework on exhibit at the Denver Central Public Library, Vida Ellison Gallery, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Colorado Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America, Inc. Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-890-0866
Media Matrix
M|Jerry Kroth, PhD will talk on “The Media Matrix: the Increasing Influence of Corporate Media in Marginalizing America’s Contact with Reality” from 7-9 p.m. at the University of Colorado Boulder campus in Math 100|Free|BOULDER
Mars
M|Jerry Sherlin, professional astronomer and instructor will give a talk and slide presentation on Mars at the Smoky Hill Library at 7 p.m.|Free, reservations required|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449|CENTENNIAL
Fresh City Life
M|”14,000 Feet: A Celebration of Colorado’s Highest Mountains” by photographer Todd Caudle and author Walt Borneman at Denver Central Library at 6:30 p.m.|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-2044
Theater Classes
Register now|Denver Center Theatre Academy’s fall session of theater classes for ages 2 and a half and up. Register at Tramway Building for classes beginning in Oct. |Varies|1101 13th St., denvercenter.org, 303-446-4892
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|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., 720-865-2044, http://denverlibrary.org/fresh
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
Avalanche Awareness clinic
TU|Classroom session on avalanche awareness from 7-10 p.m. at the Oriental Theater|Free|4335 W. 44th Ave., fobp_info@yahoo.com
Flamenco music
TU|Celbratión Latina with a percussionist and flamenco guitarist performing at Smoky Hill Library at 7 p.m.|Free|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449|CENTENNIAL
Fossil Food Residue
TU|Dr. Karen Chin will discuss some of the microscopic mysteries she has encountered in her study of fossilized feces at the CU Museum of Natural History, Changing Gallery at 7 p.m.|Free|15th St. an and Broadway., 303-492-6892|BOULDER
Beginning a Business
TU|Colorado Lawyers for the Arts presents the “Business of Arts Workshop: How to Start a Non-Profit Business” with Boulder County Arts Alliance from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Dairy Center for the Arts, V-Room|$5 BCAA members, $10 non-members|2590 Walnut St., 303-447-2422|BOULDER
“Saving for College”
TU|With experts from Colorado’s not-for-profit CollegeInvest from 6:30-8 p.m. at Montclair Recreation Center|729 Ulster, 303-384-8607 to register
Aviation for non-pilots
TUs-Nov. 8|Course for adults interested in aviation, but not it’s technology including history, weather, communications, theory of flight, myths, engines and more on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at Wings Over the Rockies|$80 museum members, $100 non-members|7711 E. Academy Blvd., 303-36-5360 x106
Do-It-Yourself Workshops
TUs|”You Can Install Vinyl Replacement Windows” at 7 p.m. at a Home Depot near you |Free|800-430-3376 or homedepot.com
Balance Class for Seniors
TUs|For seniors to improve their balance at Buck Recreation Center |$55 ($45 district rate)|2004 W. Powers Ave. 303-730-4610|CENTENNIAL
WWII
W|Julie Neokomm will discuss “D-Day to the Rhine” from staging areas in London to the Siegfried Line, Normandy, Arnehm at 7 p.m. at the Parker Library|Free|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-841-3503|PARKER
Resume writing
W|Writing an results-oriented resume at 9:30 a.m. at Highlands Ranch Library|Free|9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Christian Women’s Connection
W|Annual country fair and auction at monthly luncheon of the Denver North Suburban Christian Women’s Connection at the Chateaux at Fox Meadows from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free child care form 6-year-olds and under|$13|13600 Xavier Lane, 303-255-7074|BROOMFIELD
Luncheon and lecture
W|”How to Find Your Car Keys and Make Your Hollyhocks Bloom: The Iconography of Southwestern Saints” with Cathy Wright at noon at Gaylord Hall, main floor Campus Center at Colorado College|$12|719-389-6649, reservations due Monday Oct. 10|COLORADO SPRINGS
Benefit Performance
W|Rotary Club of Littleton presents a benefit performance of Westside Story at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall Art Center. All funds will be matched by Jake Jabs and American Furniture|$75|2450 W. Main St., 303-904-0084|LIITLETON
Job Search
Ws-Nov. 16|Seven classes on the strategies for finding a job at Highland Ranch Library at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays|Free|9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Guided hikes
Ws|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
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
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 now|NW Services is seeking 10 families to host high school students from various countries||866-846-3977|
Teen Photographers
-Oct. 9|Take a digital picture of someone reading and enter it on DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Contest for teens 13-19.|Free|303-688-7640|
888-344-4BMW
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
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
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
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|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
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 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
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 jewishfamilyservice.org
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
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|800-823-5220 threewishes2.com|ARVADA
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 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
VOLUNTEERS
Film festival volunteers
SA, Oct. 15|Volunteers are needs for the 28th Starz Denver International Film Festival for transportation, administrative work, hospitality, ushering, concessions, customer service, ticketing and more. Orientation at 11 a.m. |Free|303-595-3456 x30 or denverfilm.org
Volunteers needed
Apply now|Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness needs volunteers in the following fields: accountant, 5-10 hours per month; grant writer, 10 hours per month; an attorney, 2-5 hours per month |303-755-4854|DENVER
Library volunteers needed
Now|Friends of the Aurora Public Library are seeking volunteers to staff The Book Outlet, which sells used books to help fund library services|2243 So. Peoria St., 720-747-7977|AURORA
Board Members
Now|Gateway Battered Women’s Services is looking for men and women to serve as long-term board members. Board members focus of fund-raising for the agency.|303-343-1856|
Wildlife Experience
now-May 2006|Wildlife Experience is seeking volunteers to teach school-aged children about the wonders of nature and to lead tours||10035 So. Peoria, 720-488-3318, thewildlifeexperience.org/general/volunteers.asp|PARKER
Trick or Treat Volunteers
M, Oct. 31|Volunteers are needs to help the Wildlife Experience with their annual Trick or Treat OFF the Street events|10035 So. Peoria, 720-488-3318, the wildlifeexperience.or/general/volunteers.asp|PARKER
Volunteers Needed
Apply now|Anasazi Heritage Center needs volunteers for visitor information, help in the bookstore and maintaining the grounds at the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument |3 miles west of Dolores, 970-882-5600|DOLORES
Special Advocates/ Adams and Broomfield
Open now|Court Appointed Special Advocates of Adams and Broomfield Counties are volunteers who are advocates for the abused and neglected children that are involved in the court system. Volunteers are needed to help these children. ||303-654-3378|ADAMS and BROOMFIELD COUNTIES
Special Advocates/Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln
Open now|Court Appointed Special Advocates are 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 30-hour training class is Oct. 25 ||303-695-1882|ARAPAHOE, DOUGLAS, ELBERT AND LINCOLN COUNTIES
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|
Saint Joseph Hospital
Volunteers needed for surgery waiting room, nursing units and patient visitors |303-837-7667
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
ARC of Arapahoe and Douglas
Seeks volunteers for its Friends & Connections program. A service that provides friendship and community experiences to adults with developmental disabilities|303-220-9228, arcarapahoe douglas.org
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, habitatmetrodenver.org
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 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
Manual High School
June 9-11, 2006|Reunion of the years 1950-59|303-617-0627 or 303-277-9392 or 303-989-5885 or 303-425-1559
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