Unique Lives and Experiences
Tickets on sale now|Lecture series featuring “stories of a lifetime” with Judy Woodruff on February 6; Jackie Kallen (boxing manager) on March 6; Faye Wattleton on March 27; Carol Channing on April 24; Queen Noor of Jordan on May 15; Robert Redford on June 7. Each evening will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Buell Theater at the Denver Center Performing Arts Complex|Six-lecture series $239-$599, |14th and Champa, 877-872-8124
Master Composter Training
Sign up now|Denver Urban Gardens will be holding Master Composter Training and Outreach Program with 40 hours of instruction. You will be required to return 40 hours of community service teaching composting and recycling to Denver residents within a year. |$35|303-292-9900
Teachers Grant Applications
Available now|Fund for Teachers and Public Education & Business Coalition announcing that grant applications are available online for pre-K-12th grade teachers seeking self-designed summer professional development opportunities. Teachers from all Denver public schools can apply. List of eligible schools at fundforteachers.org
Holiday fund-raiser
now-Nov. 23|Rocky Mountain Unit of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic is hosting a Holiday Auction fund-raiser on eBay. PayPal payments accepted, 100 percent of the price of any item you win (less eBay fees/ shipping cost) goes directly to RFB&D-RMU. You can start your bidding by going to ebay.com and then click “advanced search on seller i.d. RFBDRMU.” For additional eBay instructions, please contact the office at 303-757-0787.
Disaster aid
Deadline extended|Survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama have until Jan. 11, 2006 to apply for Federal Disaster Assistance|800-621-3362 or FEMA.gov
Christmas tree cutting
Now|A limited number of permits are available for the Golden Gate Canyon State Park Christmas tree sale, while supplies last. Cutting will be Dec. 3-4 only|$20, one tree per permit|92 Crawford Gulch Road, 15 miles west of Golden, 303-582-3707|GOLDEN
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
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
Mayor’s Gala Ball
on sale now|Tickets for the Holiday Ball are on sale at all Denver Parks and Recreation Centers. The Roaring Twenties-themed ball will be Dec. 12 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, Grand Ballroom|$10 in advance, $15 at the door|1550 Court Place, 303-458-4868
GED Study Sessions
M-THs|At seven Denver Public Libraries: Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. at Blair-Caldwell, 24th and Welton, 720-865-2401; Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. at Montbello, 47th and Albrook, 303-373-0767; Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. at Ford-Warren, 28th and High, 303-294-0907; Mondays 5-6 p.m. at Hadley, one block west of Federal on Jewel, 303-935-4267; Tuesday 6-7 p.m. at Hampden, 9755 E. Girard, 303-750-3885; Thursdays 5-6 p.m. at Ross-Barnum, First and Lowell, 303-936-1891 and Tuesday 5-6 p.m. at Woodbury, 33rd and Federal, 303-455-3930
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 SPRINGSModern 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
“Drumming for Health”
TH|Gregg Hansen will teach workshop at Westview Presbyterian Church from 7-9 p.m.|Free|1500 Hover Rd., 303-772-4018|LONGMONT
Buddhism
THs|Mediation for ages 20-30 at Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center every Thursday evening 6:45-9:30 p.m.|Free|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Be Santa to a Senior
Now|Senior’s wishes are placed in ornaments on holiday trees. Pick a wish, buy that gift and make it a holiday to remember for an area senior|Cost of the gift|JC Penney, Park Meadows Mall, 8417 So. Park Meadows Center Dr.; Wal-Mart SuperCenter, 9400 E. Hampden Ave.; Romano’s Italian Restaurant, 5666 So. Windermere; 303-745-4700|LITTLETON and AURORA
Thanksgiving
now|Volunteers and money are urgently needed at Epworth United Methodist Church to create food baskets for Thanksgiving in the spirit of Daddy Bruce Randolph. Baskets need to be ready for pickup Nov. 19 at the church.|Your time and donation|3401 High St., 303-296-6287
Holiday sale
-Dec.4|Celebrate Holidays at the Homestead at the 1870 Gully Homestead with crafts, antiques, gifts and more Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|free admission|200 So. Chambers Rd., 303-326-8630|AURORA
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
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; Wednesday. 6:30 p.m., Dream Interpretation, $50; Thursday 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
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
Play with music
F|Dan Guerrero presents “Gaytino” an autobiographical solo play with music at University of Colorado, Old Main Theater at 8 p.m. Saturday at El Centro Su Teatro, 4725 High St. at 8 p.m. To benefit El Futuro in support of gay and bisexual Latinos.|$20 in advance, $25 at the door|720-904-7125|BOULDER/DENVER
Cemetery tours
F|Fairmount Heritage Foundation’s Sue Horner will lead tours of Riverside Cemetery at 3:30 p.m.|$5|5201 Brighton Blvd., 303-333-3895
Warren Miller film
F& SA |Showing of “Higher Ground” to benefit Douglas County High School After Prom. Film will show Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Douglas County High School|$12|2842 Front St., 303-387-1000|CASTLE ROCK
Watercolor class
F-SU|”Realistic Watercolors with Greg Miles” Friday 708 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Art Center|$110|East stairway of Lower Stanley Village, 970-586-5882 to register|ESTES PARK
Annual Holiday Sale
F-SU|At Denver Botanic Gardens with holiday gifts, herbal vinegars, dried flower arrangements, botanical soaps and more. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.|Free admission|1005 York St., 720-865-3500
Motorcycle show
F-SU|”Cycle World” International Motorcycle Show with the 2006 models of street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, ATVs, concept bikes, customs, vintage and more at the Colorado Convention Center Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |discount tickets available at area motorcycle dealers|700 14th St., 303-228-8000
Do-It-Yourself Workshops
Fs|”You Can Have Fun with Faux Painting: Basic and New Techniques” 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
Holiday Gift Boutique
SA|At St. Andrew United Methodist Church from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with local and international gifts|Free admission|3350 E. White Bay Drive, 303-794-2683|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
SA|9 a.m.-noon with local experts. Pre-registration required|Free|2250 Eaton St., 303-202-6340
Children’s Book Week
SA|Bemis Children’s Librarians presents some of their favorite children’s books with reading, puppets, songs and other activities from 3-4:15 p.m.|Free|6014 So. Datura St., 303-795-3961|LITTLETON
Holiday tree lighting
SA|Tree lighting, caroling, holiday refreshments at the Promenade Shops at Centerra|Free|Exit 257A off I-25, 970-461-1285|LOVELAND
Holiday open house
SA|One stop shopping at Lone Tree Recreation Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for all of your holiday gifts|Free admission|10249 Ridgegate Circle, near Sky Ridge Medical Center, 303-903-7037|LONE TREE
Holiday pet photos
SA-SU|Longmont Humane Society is taking holiday pet photos on Santa’s lap from 11 a.m-3 p.m.|$20 for one scene, $30 for two|1265 Bramwood Place, 303-772-1232 x64|LONGMONT
Holiday craft fair
SA-SU|At Miss Talulah’s from noon-4 p.m. Artist reception Friday, Nov. 18 from 608 p.m. for illustrator Lisa Wharten|Free admission|7477 E. 29th Place, in Stapleton Town Center, 303-293-8436
Xeriscape
SA|”Winterizing Your Home and Xeriscaping Your Garden” from 1-4 p.m. at Beidleman Environmental Center|$20|740 W. Caramillo St., 719-471-0910 for reservations|COLORADO SPRINGS
Computer gaming party
SA|Academy PC Gamers Club is hosting a 100-person computer gaming party from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. at the Milazzo Club. Off-base participants must register at academygamers.com. Bring your laptop, network cable, power strip, headphones and have your game installed |Free|On the Air Force Academy grounds, 719-333-8826|COLORADO SPRINGS
Santa arriving at Colorado Mills
SA|Santa will arrive at 11 a.m. at Colorado Mills|Free|14500 W. Colfax Ave., 303-384-3000|LAKEWOOD
Holiday centerpieces
SA|”Creating Your Own Living Holiday Centerpieces” at Tagawa Garden Center from 10 a.m.-noon|Materials fee $25 and up|7711 So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722 to register for classes|AURORA
Holiday gift baskets
SA|Children learn how to make a holiday gift basket with mini-poinsettia and small houseplant from 1-2 p.m. at Tagawa Garden Center from 10 a.m.-noon|Materials fee $10|7711 So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722 to register for classes|AURORA
Holiday gift making
SA|”Making Luxurious Lotions” at Tagawa Garden Center from 1-3 p.m.|$12|7711 So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722 to register for classes|AURORA
Hurricane fund-raiser
SA|Wyman Historic District Neighborhood Association and Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, Inc. are hosting a fund-raiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina with beignets, coffee, hot chocolate and jazz at the Tears-McFarlane House Annex|$10|1290 Williams St., 303-830-1651
Making holiday gifts
SA|”Luxe Bath and Body” the making of luxurious scented bath salts from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the B2 Conference Center of the Denver Central Library|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., 720-865-2044, http://denverlibrary.org/fresh
Swimming Clinic
SA|Free Swim clinic at Cherry Creek High School for girls 6-13. Cheery Creek Girl’s Swimming and Diving team will help coach your girls in the water. Three one hour sessions: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.|Free|9300 E. Union St., 303-770-2608|ENGLEWOOD
Snakes
SA|:Slithery, Scaly Snakes of Barr Lake” Learn about amazing and interesting snakes. Suitable for ages 4-14. 11 a.m. at Barr Lake State Park|13401 Picadilly Rd., 303-659-6005|BRIGHTON
Practice the SAT
SA|High school students are invited to practice taking the new SAT exam with “The Princeton Review” 9:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. at Koelbel Library. Students will receive a detailed report outlining their strengths and weaknesses.|Free|5955 So. Holly St., 800-2REVIEW to reserve a spot|CENTENNIAL
Spay/neuter clinic
SA|Animal Rescue & Adoption Society is hosting a low cost spay/neuter clinic 8:30-2 p.m. Reservations required. Owners will be required to stay at the clinic during the procedure|$15-20 for cats, $30 for dogs|2390 So. Delaware St., 303-744-6076
Holiday Open House
SA|Mile High Canine Club is hosting the Good Samaritan Pete Adoption Center Holiday Open House from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with pet photos with Santa, bake sale for humans, holiday pet gifts, nail trims, doggy massage and more. Pet food and cash donations accepted. |Free admission|1346 W. Cedar Ave., 303-722-2011
Women’s Power Summit
SA|Women’s Economic Power Day for women to learn to manage their money, their businesses, their careers and their economic power from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the University Club.|1673 Sherman St., register at lifemoxie.com/events
Free ice skating lessons
SAs|At South Suburban Ice Arena from 1-3 p.m. (except Nov. 19) and Family Sports Center from 1-4 p.m.|Purchase public skating admission and rent skates if needed and receive free instruction|6580 So. Vine St. and 6901 So. Peoria St., 303-798-5131
Coffee house for teens
SAs|Santiago Episcopal Church has opened The Coffee House at the Living Room every Saturday 7-10 p.m.|Free admission|422 E. Simpson St., 303-518-2446|LAFAYETTE
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
Do-It-Yourself Workshops
SAs|”You Can Enhance Your Home with Holiday Lighting” at 10 a.m. at a Home Depot near you |Free|800-430-3376 or homedepot.com
Do-It-Yourself Workshops
SAs|”Fun Holiday Home Decor” 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. Mondays., Tuesdays., Saturdays and Sundays.|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., 720-865-2044, http://denverlibrary.org/fresh
Benefit
SU|Fund-raiser for Kaymie Bullock, 11-year-old suffering from Spina Bifida from 2-5 p.m. at Broomfield Community Center with decadent pastries, chocolate, coffee and tea and auction items|Free admission|280 Lamar St., 303-464-5500|BROOMFIELD
Spay/neuter clinic
SU|Animal Rescue & Adoption Society is hosting a low cost spay/neuter clinic for cats only. Cats must be in a carrier and dropped off at 8 a.m. Reservations required.|$10|2390 So. Delaware St., 303-751-5772 x7298
Making holiday gifts
SU|”Soothing Bath Salts and Replenishing Scrubs – Great Holiday Gifts!” at Tagawa Garden Center from 1-2 p.m.|$9|7711 So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722 to register for classes|AURORA
Gratitude Day
SU|”Second Annual Gratitude Day – A Free Workshop on Savoring Your Life” with author Tama Kieves and Awakening Artistry from 3-5 p.m. at the Mercury Cafe. Will include meditation, journaling, creative exercises and a special ceremony of gratitude.|Free|2199 California St. 303-715-0939 to register
Nutcracker Tea
SU|4th annual Ballet Nouveau Colorado’s Nutcracker Tea to meet your favorite Nutcracker characters from 2:30-4 p.m. at Lakeside Pavilion at the Westin Westminster|$18, reservations required|Highway 36 and Church Ranch Blvd., 303-466-5685|WESTMINSTER
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. Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays |Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., 720-865-2044, http://denverlibrary.org/fresh
Do-It-Yourself Workshops
SUs|”Great Holiday Gifts for Under $100″ at 1 p.m. at a Home Depot near you |Free|800-430-3376 or homedepot.com
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
Simon Cowell casting call
Dec. 1 in Denver|Inventors are invited to present their idea to “American Inventor.” Winner will receive one million dollars to develop their invention.|877-255-8009 or AmericanInventor.tv for application, requirements and address fro casting call
Drawing for everyone
Ms in Nov.|Drawing class for artists and non-artists at Mizel Museum from 1-4 p.m. |$75|400 So. Kearney St., 303-394-9993 x3
Knitting 101
Ms in Nov. and Dec.|Felted Handbags with Jani Fellows Nov. 7, 14, 21 and Dec. 5. Registration required. 6:30-8 p.m., At the Denver Central Library, Library Learning Lounge, level 1|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-2044
Buddhist Studies
Ms -Dec.5|”The Bodhisattva Warrior: The Six Paramitas” at the Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies at 7 p.m. and an intensive Nov. 19 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Boulder Shambhala Center|$95|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Buddhism
Ms|Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center has a drop-in class every Monday at 7 p.m.|Free|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Holiday Sale
TU-Dec. 10|Selma’s Store Holiday Sale in Centennial Village hand-crafted holiday items. Closed Sundays, Mondays and Thanksgiving|1475 A St., 970-350-9216|GREELEY
Monoprinting
TUs in Nov.|From 1-4 p.m. at Mizel Museum |$75, plus $15 materials fee|400 So. Kearney St., 303-394-9993 x3
Toys for Tots
-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
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
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
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
Guided hikes
Ws|Every Wednesday evening from 6:30-9 p.m. at the North Cheyenne Canon Park. Bring raingear, water, flashlight and your hiking boots|Free, but reservations are recommended|2120 So. Cheyenne Canon 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
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|
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 Reconneion, 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|303-674-7020, mountainmetro.com
Money Museum
Now|Money from around the world on exhibit at the Money Museum Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Passports to the Money of the World Today $2|Admission free|818 No. Cascade, 719-632-COIN|COLORADO SPRINGS
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
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
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
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||303-623-9140
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. Tuesday-Saturday 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, 303-688-7640|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 topic303-597-5000 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, Wednesday-Thursday 5-8 p.m. 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
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|303-440-7059, 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., 720-747-7977|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
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. |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 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. |303-561-2233 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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