Interfaith couples
ongoing|Interfaith discussion group for Christian/Jewish couples married or in a serious relationship to discuss child rearing, family issues, holidays, spiritual perceptions and other topics. Eight-week group starting the end of April|To register call 303-388-1198, steppingstonesfamily.com
Professional clothes
ongoing|DenverWorks Men @ Work and Women@Work Clothing Closets are seeking profession work clothes to assist unemployed and recently employed people with appropriate workplace attire. Volunteers needed to help sort and hang clothing|Free|303-433-0300 x101
Guest Artist Program
Apply -May 15|Mancos State Park in southwestern Colorado in accepting application for artists who would like to stay in the park’s yurts for five nights in exchange for a donation of artwork or an interpretive event|970-882-2213|
Volunteers needed
ongoing|Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care seeks massage therapists, Reike Practioners, pet therapists for dogs and cats, musicians and companions for 1-2 hours per week in the Denver metro area. |303-267-3718|
Easter basket supplies needed
now|Denver Rescue Mission needed Easter basket supplies such as individually wrapped candy and Easter toys to fill baskets for thousand of children of low-income families. Volunteers also needed to distribute the baskets on April 14. Items can be dropped off at Denver Rescue Mission, which is open 24 hours. |1130 Park Ave. West, 303-297-1815
Artists needed
Applications due April 30|33rd Winter Park Alpine ArtAffair is seeking artists for their summer fair July 22-23. Downloadable form at alpineartaffair.com |WINTER PARK
Sign language for babies
Sign up now|Signing Smart Play Classes for Parents and the babies six months to two-year-olds beginning the first week in April. Sign up now.|303-777-7078
Summer jobs
Apply now|Six Flags Elitch Gardens is filling summer jobs now|303-595-4386 x201
DAM volunteers needed
April 8, 22|Volunteers needed for the soon to be expanded Denver Art Museum. Informational meetings April 8 from 1:30-3 p.m. and April 22 from 10:30 a.m.-noon|Free|100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-5173 to RSVP
“Writing Down the River”
Register now|Rafting through Cataract Canyon on the Colorado River with author Page Lambert for “One of the Top Six Great All-Girl Getaways” for a six-day rafting-writing journey through Utah’s Canyonlands National Park July 31-August 5, |$1199|800-332-2439, GriffithExp.com|Utah
Scrapbooking for Charity
ongoing|Sticker Planet announces a nationwide Charity Crop Challenge to fight Lou Gehrig’s Disease for additional info please check our website|Free|stickerplanet.com
Business Expo and Trade Show
|60 local businesses and organizations will display information about their services and products at The Ranch from 4-8 p.m. in the First National Bank Exhibition Hall East |Free|5290 Arena Circle, 970-619-4106|LOVELAND
Meditation
|Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center hosts a program for youth interested in meditation from 6:45-9:30 p.m.|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Benefit concert
|”Y Rock Out” to benefit organ donor awareness at 7 p.m. at the Ramskeller in the Lory Student Center|Free|On the Colorado State University campus, 720-272-4906|FORT COLLINS
Yiddish
|”Introduction to the Yiddish Language” in a nine-week course on Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m.|$150 per class|University of Denver campus, 303-871-3020
Volunteers needed
ongoing|Rocky Mountain Unit of the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic is recruiting volunteers as readers, office workers and more|Free|1355 So. Colorado Blvd., 303-757-0787
Operation Hope Tote
Deadline April 14|Join in creating totes filled with the basic necessities for the homeless. Call for your tote to fill with soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, underwear, etc. |Free|303-297-1815, denverrescuemission.org
Free homework help
Available now|Douglas County libraries are offering homework help from 3-10 p.m. every day. Spanish speaking tutors are available in math and science from 3-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday|Free|DouglasCountyLibraries.org
Student art
-March 31|Students from 44 different schools will show their art at the Curtis Arts and Humanities Center|2349 E. Orchard Rd., 303-797-1779|GREENWOOD VILLAGE
Buddhism
THs|Meditation 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
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
“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, x2205reservations required|WESTMINSTER
Woodcarving
F|European wood-carver Nora Hall will have a slide show and demonstration at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware at 6 p.m. She is also holding workshops April 1-3, call for cost|Free|2553 So. Colorado Blvd., 303-782-0588
Quilt show
F|”Critical Analysis 9/11″ at 7 p.m. at Teikyo Theater at Loretto Heights University Campus|$10|3001 So. Federal Blvd., 720-560-0692
Quilt Show
F-SA|”Springtime in the Rockies” at The Ranch, First National Bank Exhibition Hall West. Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |Free|5290 Arena Circle, 970-619-4106|LOVELAND
Quilt workshop and lecture
F-Ap. 1|”Expression the Spiritual through Fiber with Carol Watkins” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum|$85 members, $95 non-members|1111 Washington Ave., 303-277-0377|GOLDEN
Advanced acting classes
registration April 1|”Acting for the Camera” with LA casting director Cathy Reinking at Denver Center Theatre Academy. Enrollment begins April 1. Classes begin June 12 |1101 13th Street, 303-446-4892
Violets for sale
SA-SU|Rocky Mountain African Violet Council show and sale at the Denver Botanic Gardens|1005 York St., 720-865-3500
Bugs
SA|Learn about edible bugs, bugs we eat already and bug-eating cultures, plus sample some bugs at Aurora Central Library 2-2:45 p.m.|Free|14949 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6626 to register|AURORA
Computers 101
SA|True beginning class in computers at 10 a.m. at the Larimie County Library|Free|2800 Central Ave., 307-634-3561|CHEYENNE, WYO
Signing workshop
SA|Learn sign language to communicate with your infant in a two-hour workshop at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital from 2-4 p.m.|Free|1835 Franklin St., 303-866-8600 to register
Yoga for a Cause
SA|Free yoga class to raise funds for awareness of endometriosis and help raise money for medical research. 11 a.m. at the Yoga by Merlin Studio and Spa|Free|217 12th St. SW, 970-277-4227|LOVELAND
Poetry SLAM
SA|Big Poppa E from Austin, TX with 20 other poets at Gates Common Room at 7 p.m.|$5, $3 for students|1025 N. Cascade Ave., 719-389-6606|COLORADO SPRINGS
Summer activities fair
SA|Find out about summer programs, activities and camps available in the Lakewood area from 9 a.m.-noon at the Charles Whitlock Recreation Center|Free|1555 Dover St., 303-987-4000|LAKEWOOD
Dahlia Sale
SA|Colorado Dahlia Tuber Sale at Paulino Gardens 9 a.m. until sell out|$3, 2 for $5|6300 No. Broadway, dahlias.net
Falun Gong
SAs|Try this peaceful, graceful exercise every Saturday at Washington Park|Free|between University and Virginia, 720-344-8573
Coffee house for teens
SA|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
SA|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
Food for FinesSA-SA. April 8|For every non-perishable food item brought in will take 50 cents off you overdue fees at the Larimie County Library|Free|2800 Central Ave., 307-634-3561|CHEYENNE, WYO
Travel to Africa
S|World travel Ellen Jacobson will show pictures and discuss travel to Africa from 3-4 p.m. at Koelbel Library|Free|5955 So. Holly St., 303-220-7704, Reservations are required|CENTENNIAL
Meet Colorado authors
SU|Meet 41 published authors from around Colorado whose works include fiction, non-fiction for children, teens and adults from 1-3 p.m. at he Englewood Public Library|Free|1000 Englewood Parkway, 303-762-2572|ENGLEWOOD
Scotch Whiskey Tasting
SU|Fund-raiser for Historic Denver Inc. with the 4th Annual Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Tasting and Dinner at Pint’s Pub|$40, reservations required.|221 W. 13th Ave., 303-234-0469
How to grow bromeliads
M|Tropical Plant Society meeting at Denver Botanic Gardens, Waring House from 7-9 p.m.|909 York St., 303-347-2426
Art therapy and chair yoga
Ms|Rocky Mountain Stroke Association offers a day of fun and therapy for stroke survivors on Mondays. 10:30 a.m.-noon for art therapy; 1-2:30 p.m. for chair yoga|$15|5666 So. Bannock, 303-730-8800|
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
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
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
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
Neighborhoods
TU|Help make your Denver neighborhood better with “Partnership Denver: Neighbors Building Solutions” 6-9 p.m. at Centro San Juan Diego|Free|2830 Lawrence St., 720-865-9074 for reservations
Genealogy
TU|Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the Highlands Ranch Library|Free|9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
“Da Vinci Code” debated
TU|Douglas County Libraries presents program at 7 p.m. at the Denver Marriott South with local scholars and members of the media. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Limited to first 500|Free|10345 Park Meadows Dr., 303-688-7628|
Relationship communication seminar
TU|Free two-hour introduction to the “Language of Peace” at the Jefferson Unitarian Church from 7-9 p.m. Limited to first 20 people|Free, but RSVP|14350 W. 32nd Ave., 303-216-2662|GOLDEN
Beginning Belly Dancing
TU|Four Tuesdays from 7:30-8:45 p.m. at Colorado Free University|$54 members, $59 non-members|7653 E. First Place, 303-399-0093 to register
CU Artist Lecture Series
TU|With Lawrence Argent at 7 p.m. on the CU-Boulder campus in N141 Sibell-Wolle Fine Arts Building|Free|303-492-2539|BOULDER
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
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
Chair yoga
W|”De-stress and Re-Energize” with Erin Mathiason at the Malley Senior Center from 6:30-8 p.m.|Free|3380 So. Lincoln St., 720-272-2846|ENGLEWOOD
Enchanted India
W|Travel program at Parker Library at 7 p.m.|Free|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-841-3503|PARKER
Women in Sports Careers Network
W|Networking, guest speakers, appetizers, and networking for women in or interested in sports related fields from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Magnolia Hotel|818 17th St., register at WISCDenver@WISCNetwork.com
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
Community Knitting
W|11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Martin Luther Jr. Library|Free|9898 E. Colfax Ave., 303-739-1940|AURORA
Financial aid
ongoing|Inter-Church ARMS is offering financial aid for rent, utilities, groceries and medical bill for people in need in Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Westminster and Golden|Free|303-424-6283
Radiation testing
ongoing|Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment is testing well water of residents living within the county|303-271-5714
Volunteers
ongoing|Porter Adventist Hospital is looking for volunteers for a variety of positions|2525 So. Downing St., 303-778-5693
Fido 5K
April 29, register before April 15|Race for the whole family, including your dog. Register at the Armory, $15 for person and dog before April 15|528 State St., 970-542-3921|FORT COLLINS
Art Center of Estes Park
Through April|Call for entries for Art Market 2006 to be held Memorial Day weekend in Estes Park|artcenterofestes.com or 970-586-5882|ESTES PARK
UNICEF card contest
Through April 11|U.S. children ages 13 and under can submit artwork for the 2006 Pier 1/UNICEF/Weekly Reader Greeting Card Contest. Two winners will be chosen|pier1.com; unicefusa.org; weeklyreader.com or 800-245-4595
Talking books
Colorado Talking Book Library has free reading material available for people with physical disabilities that prevent them from using printed matter. Items can be mailed free of charge.|Free|303-727-9277; 303-866-6891
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Art Academy Camps and Workshops
High School students|High School Intensive Workshops/ July 10-14 (juniors & seniors only) $590, program fee; $185 lodging fee; The Foundation of Art + Design Art Camp/July 17-21, (juniors & seniors only) $590 program fee; $185 lodging fee (high school juniors and seniors only); Character Design Art Camp/July 24-28. $590 program fee; $185 lodging fee (high school juniors and seniors only); Comic Book Illustration Art Camp/ August 7-11. $590, program fee; $185 lodging fee (high school juniors and seniors only); Graphic Design Art Camp/ August 7-11. $590, program fee; $185 lodging fee (high school juniors and seniors only). Register early!|303-225-8570; rmcad.edu click on non-degree/pre-college art academy program|LAKEWOOD
Camp Shalom
Day camp for ages 2 1/2-5|Half day (9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) and full day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) camps for two, three or five days per week. Three-week sessions. One-week theme camps available. Camp is at Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center.|350 So. Dahlia St.; 303-316-6306; jccdenver.org
Youth Programs Camp
Day camp for ages 4-7|Morning camp (9 a.m.-noon) with indoor soccer, floor hockey, basketball, nerf baseball and track and field. One and two week sessions with two-, three-, five-day sessions available. Optional lunch and extended care available. At Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center.|350 So. Dahlia St.; 303-316-6306; jccdenver.org
Camp Shai
Day camp for children entering grades 1-12|Arts and crafts, science, sports and all-camp theme days, swimming, field trips and Maccabi Games. Counselors available for special needs children. Full day session for three weeks. Extended care available. At Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center.|350 So. Dahlia St.; 303-316-6306; jccdenver.org
Camp at JCC at the Denver Campus
Half day (9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) and full day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) camps for two, three or five days per week. Three-week sessions. One-week theme camps available. Camp is at Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center.|350 So. Dahlia St.; 303-316-6306; jccdenver.org
Seeds for Afghanistan
Packets for vegetable and flowers seeds are needed by the Afghan people. Zone 4 seeds can be dropped off or mailed to 1838 Pine St., Boulder 80302 |Free|BOULDER
Calling Writers
-May 1|SouthWest Writers is accepting entries in 19 separate genre/categories (including Spanish language) |southwestwriters.org
Beading Group
Starting up in the Broomfield area. Beginners to experienced welcome. Meet at Old Possum Bookstore every Monday at 6 p.m.|119th and Teller, 303-439-2017 for more information|BROOMFIELD
Books needed
ongoing|Grant Avenue Community Center is opening a used bookstore and needs donations. Proceeds to support the community and the support the Grant Avenue building. Donations can be dropped off from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays.|216 Grant Ave., 303-470-3278
Calling writers
deadline April 19|Rocky Mountain Women’s Institute is accepting applications for the 2006-07 Associate Program which offers a stipend to assist you with your creative project|erbraden@yahoo.com or 303-830-1818
Tenors wanted
Ongoing|Timberliners Chorus is looking for tenors and other for the Boulder chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society which meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Community UCC Church|2650 Table Mesa Drive, 303-944-0042 or 303-332-7048|BOULDER
Mrs. Colorado search
apply now|The search is on for a new Mrs. Colorado. Pageant will be held May 20. Applicants must be married during the time of the competition, a resident of the state for at least six months, a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old. There is no age limit. |mrscolorado.com or 303-904-3709
Donate old laptops
Cerebral Palsy of Colorado is accepting donations of old laptop computers, PDAs, used laser and inkjet cartridges and cell phones for recycling to fund their ongoing projects. Items can be dropped off at 2200 So. Jasmine St. If you have quite a few call 800-420-0235 for pick up.
Artist in Residency
deadline May 2, 2006|Writers, sculptors, jewelers, painters, dancers and musicians, photographers, earthworks, ceramic artists, body workers are all encouraged to apply for a LUNA Artist in Residency program. Housing is at no cost. Application due May 2, 2006. Call 719-206-0622 or email j.m.owens@hotmail.com. Written correspondence to: Dr. James M. Owens, PhD, 401 Directa, San Acacio, CO 81151
Unique Lives and Experiences
Lecture series featuring “stories of a lifetime” with 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
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
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
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
Local artists
apply now|Douglas County Libraries looking for local artists to display their work at the Lone Tree Library. ||303-799-4446 or lbrown@dclibraries.org|LONE TREE
Weather Presentation
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
Colorado Women’s Basketball Team
Seeks experienced players in Aurora ages 50 and older to participate in practices, exhibition games, in-state and out-of state tournaments.|303-751-2691 or email women65basketball@yahoo.com
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
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
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
A free, 24/7 online information and reference service provided by Colorado libraries|Free|DouglasCountyLibraries.org
Douglas County History
“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
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 jewishfamilyservice.org
Free Divorce Clinic
For low-income Jefferson County residents to modify or enforce their original divorce order.303-837-1313 |AURORA
AA Stewardesses
CALEVENT]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 luncheons.|303-439-9533
Aquariums Needed
Colorado Reptile Humane Society needs 50 gallon 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
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 Digitization Program icon at the bottom of the home page|Free|100 S. 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
Jewish Family Service of Colorado has created a program for seniors with service, information and referrals on any topic|303-597-5000, jewishfamilyservice.org
Senior Companions
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
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
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
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 needed
To install smoke detectors in senior’s homes. Must provide own tools and pass a background check.|720-264-3331
Canine volunteers
Ongoing|Volunteers needed to bring their well-behaved dogs to Porter Adventist Hospital to visit patients|Free|303-778-5693
Volunteer opportunity
Arapahoe County Victim’s Assistance training has begun. Training is approximately 40 hours||720-874-4190 or 720-874-4038|ARAPAHOE COUNTY
Volunteer needed
Community Sailing of Colorado Ltd. needs a volunteer to varnish the sign that hangs at the Cherry Creek Marina. Sign is approximately 2′ X 3′. Project can be completed mostly at your home and would be considered community service by your local school|Free|303-757-7718
Park Evaluation Volunteers
-March|Denver Parks and Recreations wants volunteers for a new parks evaluations program. Volunteers rate the conditions of the amenities, fields, gardens and other critical resources once a month. Call for training times and locations|720-913-0668
Bright Beginnings
now|Volunteers needed to distribute free parenting information, community resources and materials on child development to parents of children from prenatal-three-years-old in one-on-one visits||303-561-2235
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
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
Library volunteers needed
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
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
-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
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
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
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
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
Volunteer naturalists needed
Bluff Lake Nature Center is seeking volunteers to help teach kids about nature.|303-468-3245, blufflakenaturecenter.org
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
Life Source Hospice needs volunteers. Only 2 hours a week would make a difference.|Free|Metro Denver area, 303-267-3718
REUNIONS
Greeley High School
July 7-9, 2006|Class of 1961 is planning their 45th reunion and seeks members of this class|970-330-7927 or ninajudd@ya hoo.com|GREELEY
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
Pueblo East High School
July 14-15, 2006|Reunion for the class of 1966|303-623-9230, Rod Conahan|PUEBLO
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