Master Gardener program
Applications due Nov. 1|Colorado Master Gardener program through the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Service will be starting classes in January 2006. The program is 10 weeks of training on plant, tree and lawn care; soils; water-wise gardening; insects and diseases of plants; as well and meeting other gardeners and volunteers time in the community.|ext.colostate.edu
Local musicians
apply now|Douglas County Libraries looking for local musicians to perform at library events. |303-688-7640 or awalker@dclibraries.org|DOUGLAS COUNTY
Feed the hungry
month of November|Peak Chiropractic Life Center, LLC will collect non-perishable canned food items while providing free health services and evaluations to benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies|7600 Park Meadows Dr., Suite 850, 303-790-7766|LONE TREE
Essay contest
deadline Feb. 1, 2006|”How would my horse and I benefit from learning the Equine Touch?” Winner will receive free tuition to the Equine Touch course at Colorado Horse Rescue March 31-April 2, 2006|equinetouchusa@yahoo.com for more information, 970-203-0725|LONGMONT
Pumpkin Patch
-Oct. 31|At Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church Mon.-Sat. 9 s.m.-7 p.m. and noon-7 p.m. on Sun|11500 W. 20th Ave., 303-238-5954|LAKEWOOD
Pumpkin Patch
-Oct. 31|First United Methodist Church of Aurora is having a pumpkin patch Mon.-Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun. noon-6 p.m.|3240 Tucson St. |AURORA
Pumpkin Patch
-Oct. 31|At Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun. noon- 7 p.m. Community square dance Sat. Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m.|11500 W. 20th Ave., 303-238-5954|LAKEWOOD
Corn Maze
-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
Pumpkin Patch
-Oct. 31|Benefit Habitat for Humanity 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Central Christian Church|3690 Cherry Creek Drive South, 720-974-3553
Pumpkin Patch
Now|To benefit youth missions and victims of Hurricane Katrina at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church|8817 So. Broadway|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Artists 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
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|
Weather Presentation
Anytime|7 News Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson and the 24/7 Weather Team are available to visit schools and organizations around the state with an hour-long educational program about Colorado’s weather, including the award-winning Tornado Dance |Free|tornadodance@iglide.net or The Denver Channel.com
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
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
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, 2006|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|
Holiday sale
-Dec.4|Celebrate Holidays at the Homestead at the 1870 Gully Homestead with crafts, antiques, gifts and more Thurs.-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|free admission|200 So. Chambers Rd., 303-326-8630|AURORA
Saving for College
|Workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Lakewood Link Recreation Center with experts from CollegeInvest|$5 Lakewood residents, $10 non-residents|1295 So. Reed St., 303-987-5400|LAKEWOOD
Kung Fu
THs|So Rim Kung Fu every Thurs. from 4-5 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids|5311 Western Ave., Suite D, 303-245-8150|BOULDER
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
Parenting
-Nov. 10|Six-week class on Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. |$85 per family|8015 W. Alameda, 303-916-6929|LAKEWOOD
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
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
Mystery dinner theater
F|Colorado PTA fund-raiser at Dave & Busters Denver at 7 p.m. for a mystery dinner theater|$53.50|I-25 and Colorado Blvd., 303-759-1515
Shambhala
F|Author, Sakyong Mipham will sign and discuss his new book “Ruling Your World” about Shambhala teachings at First Methodist Church of Boulder|$10 advance, $12 at the door|1421 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|
Trick or Treat
F-SA|Games, activities and treat for young children at Centennial Village from 5-7 p.m.|Free|1475 A St., 970-350-9220|GREELEY
Benefit
F|Denver League of Women Voter’s Annual Bridge Benefit at Montview Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.|$35|1980 Dahlia St., Reservations at 303-750-6922
Haunted Village
F-SA|At Centennial Village from 8-10 p.m.|$10, suggested ages 11 and older|1475 A St., 970-350-9220|GREELEY
Fun for homeschoolers
F|Homeschool families are invited to Smoky Hill Library 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. for drop-in crafts and science fun|Free|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-798-2444|CENTENNIAL
Arts and Crafts Design
F-SU|2nd Annual Architectural Arts & Crafts Era Conference & Marketplace at the Strater Hotel with Tiffany exhibit, antique appraisals, presentations on all aspects of the arts and crafts movement|970-382-2091|DURANGO
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
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
Shambhala
SA|Author, Sakyong Mipham will discuss his new book “Ruling Your World” about Shambhala teachings at Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|$85 door|1421 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|
Growing Orchids
SA|Learn to grow orchids from 10 a.m.-noon at Tagawa Garden Center|Free|7711So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722 |AURORA
Beginning Spanish
SAs|Children grades 1-5 can learn beginning Spanish with Ana Maria Paez from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at Castlewood Library|Free|6739 So. Uinta St., 303-771-3197,reservations required|CENTENNIAL
Landscaping
SA|”Landscaping Design Ideas for Fall & Winter” from 1-2 p.m. at Tagawa Garden Center|Free|7711So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722 |AURORA
Fiesta Colorado
SA|Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents the 10th Annual Fiesta Colorado Black-Tie Gala “Matescaras… A New Experience” at the Adams Mark Hotel beginning at 5:30 p.m. (black tie and mask are required)|1550 Court Place, 303-534-7783
Antique show
SA-SU|Antiques@the Expo at the Phil Long Expo Center Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|$4|Behind Wal-Mart at Chapel Hill, exit 151 from the north, exit 150 from the south on I-25, 719-596-8839|COLORADO SPRINGS
Junior Bull Riders
SA-SU|Mountain States Junior Bull Riders State Finals 2005 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds at 1 and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday|$6 adults, $4 children|15200 W. Sixth Ave., 303-423-6425|GOLDEN
Comedy on stage
SA|”Parallel Lives” on stage at the Theatre at Buck Recreation Center at 7:30 p.m.|$15 adults ($14 district rate), $10 seniors and students ($9 district rate) not recommended for ages under 13|2004 W. Powers Ave., 303-730-4616 for reservations|CENTENNIAL
Metaphysical Fair
SA|Cornerstone Books presents the Fall Metaphysical Fair from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.|3601 So. Sherman St., 303-762-0499|ENGLEWOOD
Super Science Saturday
SA|Study the principles of magnetism from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at National Center for Atmospheric Research’s Mesa Lab|West end of Table Mesa Drive, 303-497-1174 or ucar.edu|BOULDER
Photoshop
SA|Expert Jay Kinghorn will teach beginners in the morning at 9 a.m. and advanced in the afternoon at 2 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Center|$29 either session, $59 for both|710 10th St., asmpcolorado.org/fevents.htm to register|GOLDEN
Black and White Casual Affair
SA|Fund-raiser event of the Africans Orphaned by AIDS to build an orphanage in Mozambique at the Grange in The Meadows from 7-10 p.m. |$30 per person, $55 per couple, $35 at the door|3692 Meadows Blvd., 303-663-8354, Director@AfricansOrphanedbyAIDS.org|CASTLE ROCK
eBay class
SA|Learn to buy and sell on eBay from eBay instructor Terry Gehrke from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Jefferson County Library, Stanley Lake branch|Free, registration required at terrygehrke.com|8485 Kipling St., 303-257-0164|ARVADA
Bug-a-Boo
SA|Annual trick or treat event at Butterfly Pavilion from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with costume parades, cockroach races and spooky tales|6252 W. 104th Ave., 720-974-1864|WESTMINSTER
Harvest Festival
SA|Colorado Mills Harvest Festival with pumpkin decorating, making balloon terrariums and other fall crafts in Jillian’s, Space 365 from 2-4 p.m.|RESERVATIONS REQUIRED|14500 W. Colfax, 303-384-3000|LAKEWOOD
Halloween Festival and Pumpkin Dash
SA|5K and Kid’s 1K Pumpkin Dash at the Coors Fitness Center. 5K at 10 a.m., 1K at 11 a.m. and Halloween Festival at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Denver Children’s Home |$20 5K, $10 1K in advance at recreation.du.edu
Japanese-inspired gardens
SAs-Nov. 5|Every Saturday between noon and 4 p.m. Sculptor Rokko Aoyama will transform a salt garden into a new Japanese-inspired design at PlatteForum|Free|1610 Little Raven St., 303-893-0791
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.|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., 720-865-2044, http://denverlibrary.org/fresh
Trick and Treat
SU|Colorado Railroad Museum for the Ghost train, bouncy castle, railroad graveyard, haunted house, ghost stories and more from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.|Free with regular admission|17155 W. 44th, 303-332-2169|GOLDEN
Herbs
SU|Learn which herbs will help you through the cold and flu season from 1-2 p.m. at Tagawa Garden Center|Free|7711So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722 |AURORA
Astronomy
SU|View Mars from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Plains Conservation Center|$5 non-members|21901 E. Hampden Ave., reservations required at 303-693-3621|AURORA
Halloween Supershow
SU|Collectible toys, dolls, comics and more at the Grand Ballroom of the Four Points Sheraton from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |$3 ($1 off with costume)|I-25 and Hampden Ave, 303-347-8252
Do-It-Yourself Workshops
SUs|”You Can Save Money on Your 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|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
Trick or Treat
M|Colorado Mills invites children of all ages to to go trick or treating at any of the “Shop and Treat” locations in the mall from 4-7 p.m.|Free|14500 W. Colfax, 303-384-3000|LAKEWOOD
Trick or Treat
M|From 3-5 p.m. in the Colfax Arts District between Clinton and Geneva Sts. |Free|AURORA
Trick or Treat
M|Safe Halloween and trick or treating for children at 2:30 p.m. at the EPOCH Assisted Living Center|Free|4901 So. Monaco, 303-796-8009
Boo Bash
M|Trick or Treat at participating merchants and then drop in at BOO! Bash on the lower level from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Southwest Plaza|8501 W. Bowles, 303-973-5300|ENGLEWOOD
Colorado Then and Now
M|Photographer John Fielder will speak on his new book “Colorado 1870-2000” at 7 p.m. at the Bemis Public Library|Free|6014 So. Datura St., 303-795-3961|LITTLETON
Trick or Treat
M|From 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Balfour and Balfour Retirement Community for children 6 and under|Free|1331 Hecla Dr and 1855 Plaza Drive, 303-926-3006|both in LOUSIVILLE
“Hairless for Hospice”
M|Doctors and staff of Exempla Lutheran Medical Center are accepting pledges to raise funds for a new hospice care center in return for getting their heads shaved at noon|Events is free. Donations accepted at 720-898-5911|8300 W. 38th Ave. |WHEAT RIDGE
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
Max Wycisk
TU|City Club of Denver presents the President of Colorado Public Radio from noon-1:30 at the Brown Palace Hotel|$21 member with reservations, $25 without; guest/non-members $30 with or without reservations. Reservations need to be made by noon Friday Oct. 28|17th and Broadway, 303-675-0900
Toys for Tots
Nov. 1-Dec. 19|Grand Prix Motorsports and Polaris Industries will collect Toys for Tots. Bring new, unwrapped toys to 3105 W. County Line Rd. Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|303-761-2471 or grandprixmotorsports.com
Genealogy
TU|”Homesteading in America” with Bobbi King and the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society at 7 p.m. at the Highland Ranch Library|Free|9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Flying Dog Brewery
TU|Tour Flying Dog Brewery with an after-party at Blake Street Tavern as a benefit for Snowball Charities from 6-9a p.m.|$5 with toy donation, $10 without|2401 Blake St., 720-838-7907
Men for Sobriety
TUs|Men for Sobriety, Boulder meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Eternal Savior Lutheran Church|2688 North Park Drive (SE corner of 95th and Arapahoe), 215-536-8026|LAFAYETTE
Dog Training
TUs|”Beyond Sit and Stay” a six-week class ending with AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Begins at 7 p.m. at Winston’s Doggy Playhouse|10530 So. Progress Way, Suite 104, 303-627-9622|PARKER
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
Terry Tempest Williams
W|Will be honored by the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Center of the American West at 7 p.m. at the Glenn Miller Ballroom|University of Colorado Boulder campus, 303-492-4879|BOULDER
Day of the Dead
W|Decorate sugar skulls for Dia de los Muertos at Glendale Library from 5-7 p.m.|Free|999 So. Clermont St., 2nd floor, reservations required 303-691-0331|GLENDALE
Frankenstein
-Dec. 2|National traveling exhibit at the Boulder Public Library. Opening reception Oct. 21 from 5-7 p.m.|Free|1000 Canyon Blvd., 303-441-3196|BOULDER
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|
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|
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|303-674-7020cq, mountainmetro.com|
Money Museum
Now|Money from around the world exhibit at the Money Museum Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m. Passports to the Money of the World Today $2|Admission free|818 No. Cascade, 719-632-COIN|COLORADO SPRINGS
Exchange students need homes
Interested in hosting an international high school exchange student, contact the SHARE! Program||303-805-9815|
AskColoradocq
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. We are working with Safe House as our main charity. Call and leave message for info on our upcoming events and October luncheon.|303-439-9533
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|303-777-7078cq|
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||303-623-9140cq|
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
Historic newspapers
available now|Colorado’s new Historic Newspaper Collection offers access to newspapers of Colorado dating from 1959 to 1923 and they are fully searchable. They are available at Philip S. Miller Library and DouglasCountyLibraries.org/History/.com and click on the Colorado Digizitation Program icon at the bottom of the home page|Free|100 So. Wilcox, 303-688-7640cq|CASTLE ROCK
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
CASA Volunteers needed
Apply now |Feb. 2006 class for Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) training class for Voices for Children, organization which provides direct services to abused and neglected children in Boulder County|Limited to 30 candidates|303-440-7059cq, vfccasa.org|BOULDER
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., 720-747-7977cq|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.||303-343-1856cq|
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 Streetcq events||10035 So. Peoria, 720-488-3318cq, 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
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 cq
Administrative Volunteers
Available now|Douglas County Libraries needs two volunteers to assist with a variety of administrative duties with a commitment of 10-20 hours a week for at least six months||100 So. Wilcox, 303-688-7640|CASTLE ROCK
Volunteers Needed
Starsmore Discovery Center in North Cheyenne Canon Park is looking for volunteers.|Free|2120 So. Cheyenne Canon Rd., 719-578-6146|COLORADO SPRINGS
Denver Botanic Gardens
Seeks volunteers to teach elementary school students about plants. |720-865-3560
Colorado State Capitol
Has immediate openings for volunteers to serve as tour guides, telephone receptionists, and information specialists. Shifts are half- and full-day|303-866-4747
Reading to Children
Denver Public Library is seeking volunteers to read to children once a week to children at Head Start Center in the Denver area. 14-week commitment is required. |720-865-1308
Recording for the blind and dyslexic
The Rocky Mountain unit seeks volunteers for positions as readers, directors, bookmarkers, office assistants and educational outreach |303-757-0787
Volunteers
Metro Denver Bright Beginnings distributes free parenting, community resources, child and language development information to parents of children from prenatal-three in one-on-one visits. |303-56102233 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|
REUNIONS
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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