Button Show
SA-SU|Colorado State Button Society’s 37th Annual Button Show and Sale with thousands of antique and modern buttons Saturday noon-6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Holiday Inn-Denver West Village |$2|14707 W. Colfax Ave., 720-851-2572|LAKEWOOD
Volunteers needed
ongoing|18th District Probation Department is accepting applications for volunteers to work with probation officers, monitor a caseload of clients and monitor offenders. 18 hours of training required.|303-794-4890 x102 or x103
Indian Market needs volunteers
August 19-20|Santa Fe’s 85th Annual Indian Market needs volunteers for variety of positions|505-983-5220 x234|SANTA FE, NM
Benefit bike race
May 20|Ride for the Pass, a charity bike race/recreational ride to benefit the Independence Pass Foundation in Aspen. Race begins at 9 a.m. and rises 2,000 foot in elevation. Riders are encouraged to register in advance after May 1 at Aspen area bike and sporting goods shops or at independencepass.org or Active.com|$40 single, $70 families, $10 more on race day|970-920-5140|ASPEN
Library volunteers needed
Needed now|Douglas County Libraries needs volunteers to help with a new tagging system. Hours can her used to fulfill community service obligations|Free|303-688-7632|DOUGLAS COUNTY
After prom volunteers
April 22|Volunteer group of parents needed at the after prom festivities for Arvada High School from midnight to 4 a.m. |7951 W. 65th Ave., 303-422-9673, 303-425-6593 or 303-982-0162|ARVADA
Book donations needed
ongoing|Grant Avenue Community Center needs book donations for a new used bookstore. Books can be dropped off 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Fridays. Pick ups available.|216 So. Grant St., 303-470-3278 or 303-858-0604
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 professional 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
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
Global Warming
|Scientist Tim Flannery will presents to truth about global warming at 7 p.m. in Ricketson auditorium of Denver Museum of Nature and Science|$12 members, $15 non-members|2001 Colorado Blvd., 303-322-7009
Dance class for women
|”Suggestive Dance: Women Only” from 7-9 p.m. at Colorado Free University |$54 non-member, $49 member|7653 E. First Place, 303-399-0093 to register
Planet hunter
|Professor Geoffrey Marcy will speak at 7:30 p.m. in Mackey Auditorium on “New Worlds, Yellowstone, and Life in the Universe” about possibility of habitable worlds beyond the solar system|Free|University of Colorado-Boulder campus, 303-492-2722|BOULDER
Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver benefit
|”Take the Lead” premiere, cocktail party and preview of new Harkins Theatres NorthField 18 at Stapleton at 6:30 p.m.|$30, reserved at blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp event code Harkins|8300 E. 49th Ave. (I-70 and I-270)
Pioneer homes
|Colorado Historical Society discussion “Sod to Sandstone” at 2 p.m. at the Lodge at Balfour|Free|1331 Hecla Dr., 303-926-3006|LOUISVILLE
Navajo Weaving
|”From Blankets to Rugs to Art Objects: Three Centuries of Navajo Weaving” at 6 p.m. at the Denver Art Museum with Curator Nancy Blomberg |Free|100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-5000
Easter treats
|Ages 6-12 can make Easter treats, dye eggs, decorate cakes and more from 4-6 p.m. at Tallyn’s Reach Library|Free|23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., 303-326-8630|AURORA
Branding your company
|Matt Trcka presents a program on how to brand your company at 7:30 p.m. at Armsbrust Real Estate Institute|7100 E. Belleview, #211, 303-846-3081|GREENWOOD VILLAGE
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
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
Adoption
F-SA|Preparation classes for adoptive parents from 4-9 p.m. and April 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|2121 So. Oneida. Suite 420, 303-584-9900 x27, registration required
Exotic reptiles
F-SA|Colorado gators will be at Fantasy Orchids with some exotic reptiles from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |Free|830 W. Cherry St., 303-666-5432|LOUISVILLE
Bagpipe concerts
F-May 26|Bagpiper Michael Lancaster will perform from noon-12:30 p.m.at Olinger Crown Hill Tower of Memories |Free|7777 W. 29th Ave., 303-233-4611|WHEAT RIDGE
Native Americans
F|Artifacts of everyday life of 19th Century Indians from 5-8 p.m. at Greeley History Museum|Free|680 10th St., 970-356-6775|GREELEY
Buddhist meditation class
F-Ap. 9|”Awakening from the Nightmare: the Transformation of Klesha and Karma” weekend beginning Friday at 7 p.m. at Boulder Shambhala Center|$115|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Speed dating
F|For Single professionals ages 33-45 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center in Garrity’s Bar and Grill|$38|7800 E. Tufts Ave., 2nd floor, register at Cupid.com/PreDating
Astronomy
F|”A Night with the Stars” with Discovery Science Center from 7-9 p.m. at the Colorado Welcome Center|donations appreciated|3745 E. Prospect Rd., 970-472-3990|FORT COLLINS
Advanced acting classes
registration began April 1|”Acting for the Camera” with LA casting director Cathy Reinking at Denver Center Theatre Academy. Classes begin June 12 |1101 13th Street, 303-446-4892
Button Show
SA-SU|Colorado State Button Society 37th Annual Button Show and Sale Saturday noon-6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Holiday Inn-Denver West Village |$2|14707 W. Colfax Ave., 720-851-2572|LAKEWOOD
Fine Food/Good Living Festival
SA-SU|Colorado Convention Center hosts gourmet cooking demonstrations and tastings, gourmet kitchen items, collector cars, exotic travel and contemporary western art Saturday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.|Free|700 14th St., 303-400-3470
Easter Egg Scramble
SA|Kids can hunt for plastic Easter eggs filled with prizes and candy beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Thornton Community Park Ball Fields. Children up to age 8 invited.|Free|2141 E. 95th Ave., 303-538-7282|THORNTON
Community dance
SA|free dance lessons: 6:30 p.m. West Coast lesson, 7 p.m. Tango lesson, 7:30 p.m. Salsa lesson; 8 p.m. Lindy Hop lesson. Dance from 8:30 p.m.-midnight at Denver Turnverein |$35 per year, $5 for members, $8 guests|1570 Clarkson St., 303-831-9717
English-style tea
SA|At Cherokee Ranch Castle and tour the home from 1-3 p.m.|$45 non-members, $40 Colorado Historical Society members|cherokee ranch,org 303-866-4686 for reservations|SEDALIA
Powwow and Indian Market
SA-SU|At The Ranch beginning at 10 a.m. both days in the First National Bank Exhibition Hall West|$4 adults, $2 children 6-12|5290 Arena Circle, 970-619-4106|LOVELAND
Senior Services Fair
SA|Experts available on retirement, estate planning, insurance, reverse mortgages and assisted living facilities from 9 a.m.-noon at Daniels College of Business|2101 So. University Blvd. 303-300-6900
Practice SAT exam
SA|High schoolers are invited to practice taking the SAT exam from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Koelbel Library. Detailed report will be mailed.|Free|5955 So. Holly, 800-2REVIEW, reservations required|CENTENNIAL
Weather on the prairie
SA|Tornados, hail and lightening and how and why they form over the Eastern plains. From 9-11 a.m. at Plains Conservation Center. Appropriate form ages 8 and up|Members free, $5 non-members|21901 E. Hampden, 303-693-3621, reservations required|AURORA
Easter egg scramble
SA|Children 1-12 are invited to hunt plastic Easter eggs at Aurora City Park beginning at noon.|Free|16th and Dayton, 303-361-6169|AURORA
Astronomy open house
SA|At Chamberlin Observatory from 7-11 p.m.. View the night skies.|$1|2830 E. Warren Ave., 303-871-5172
Western art lecture
SA|Art historian Stan Cuba will lecture on “Pikes Peak’s Artistic Legacy” at 2 p.m. at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum|Free|215 Tejon St., 719-385-5990, reservations are encouraged|COLORADO SPRINGS
Cancer fund-raiser
SA|Summit Cancer Solutions annual fund-raiser auction at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities from 7-10 p.m. includes silent auction, live auction, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment|$20|6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-409-2206|ARVADA
Self Defense for Women
SA and April 15|Rape Assistance and Awareness Program is offering Personal Safety Skills for Women classes from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on both date for a total of 12 hours at Lily Gulch Recreation Center. Appropriate for ages 13 and older|$55 for Littleton residents, $67 for non-residents|6147 So. Holland Way, 303-409-2330 to register|LITTLETON
Molly Brown
SA|Tea time and one-hour performance of Barbara Daubenspeck doing Molly Brown and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. or Just Desserts at 3 p.m. at Astor House |Luncheon, $25 non-member, $22 members; Just Desserts, $15 non-members, $13 members. Paid reservations required|822 12th St., 303-278-3557|GOLDEN
Double Delights annual sale
SA|Children’s clothing, newborn to 7/8, equipment, toys and maternity clothes from 9 a.m.-noon at Grace United Methodist Church|$1|4905 E. Yale Ave., 303-400-0602
Foot of the Rockies Cat Show
SA-SU|450 pedigreed cats and kitten to compete 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday at Holiday Inn – DIA|$6 adults, bring a can of cat food for Cat Care Society and receive $1 off; $4 children and seniors, $17 family|15500 E. 40th Ave, I-70 at Chambers, Exit 283, 303-449-9209
Making Soap
SA|”Making Granny’s Cosmetic Soap” ages 8 to adult at Aurora History Museum from 1-3 p.m.|$5 Aurora residents, $7 non-residents|15051 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6666|AURORA
Children’s Book Writers
SA|Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writer and Illustrators Spring Conference at Colorado School of Mines|719-471-4188. Register online at rmcscbwi.org/registration.php|GOLDEN
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
Stories on Stage
SU|Malachy McCourt, Irish actor and storyteller. performing “First Confession by Frank O’Connor at the State Theatre of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts at 2 and 7 p.m.|$20|1101 13th St., storiessonstage.org or 303-494-0523
Frank Sinatra sings
SU|Frank Sinatra look-alike Derek Evilsizer will perform from 2-3 p.m. at the Glendale Library|Free, reservations required|So. Cherry and E. Tennessee, 303-691-0331|GLENDALE
Snowshoe hike
SU|Easy snowshoe hike along the Rawhide Trail in Northern White Ranch Park from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dress for the weather and bring a lunch. Call for exact location.|Free|720-837-0074
Psi research
SU|Society for Psi Research and Education from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Wicker Room of the Masonic Temple |$8 adults, $15 couples, students free|225 West Oak St., 970-225-3753|FORT COLLINS
Collectors Supershow
SU|Vintage toys, dolls, comics and other collectibles from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza. More than 125 dealers and special guest Richard Hatch|$4|I-25 and 120th, 303-347-8252|NORTHGLENN
Edible Book Tea
SU|At Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Local artists create books out of edible materials and then “eat their words.” Public is invited to join them from 4-6 p.m.|$6 non-members, $4 BMoCA members, $3 for participating artists|1750 Thirteenth St., eatyourwordsboulder.com|BOULDER
Senior Driver’s Safety Course
M-TU|Classroom refresher course for driver’s 50 and older 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Parker Library |Free|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-841-3503|PARKER
Kitchen remodeling
M|Find out the latest trends, designs and materials at 7 p.m. at the Smoky Hill Library|Free|5430 So. Biscay Circle, reservations required at 303-693-7449|CENTENNIAL
NARFE meeting
M|National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at 11 a.m. at Aurora Summit. Speaker is from Alzheimer’s Association|$5|2700 So. Havana
Death and Dying
M|Dr. Andrew Holochek will discuss death and dying at the Boulder Shambhala Meditation Death College from 7-9 p.m.|Free|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
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
Learning disabilities
TU|How you can enhance you child’s education and day-to-day life at the Highlands Ranch Library at 6:30 p.m.|Free|9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Business of Arts
TU|Branding your business presented by Boulder County Arts Alliance from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Dairy Center for the Arts|$15 non-members, $5 members|2590 Walnut St., 303-447-2422|BOULDER
Sombrero Marsh
TU|Celebrate Sombrero in honor of Earth Day and Open House at Sombrero Marsh Environmental Education Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m.|Free|1466 N. 63rd St., 303-499-3647|BOULDER
Youth Town Meeting
TU|Tour of Aurora City Council chamber for ages 13-19 and find out more about the Aurora Youth Commission from 6-8:30 p.m. |Free|14949 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-1908|AURORA
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
Laughter yoga class
W|Yoga instructor Ellen Brown at 4 p.m. at the Penthouse Suite at Golden West Senior Residence|Free|1055 Adams Circle, 303-9393-0883|BOULDER
Ikebana
W, April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 31|Flower arrangement class from 7-9 p.m. at Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center|$85 for the session. Drop in observation $15|1345 Spruce St., 303-785-8995|BOULDER
Signing Smart
W|Teach your infant sign language from 6:30-8:30 p.m. |$45, reservations required|70 Executive Center, 303-425-2929
Teens try tie-dye
W|Teens grades 6-12 and children grades 1-5 are invited to Southglenn Library to try tie-dye from 4-5 p.m. Bring a white cotton t-shirt, white cotton socks, bandana or other piece of clothing|Free, reservations required|7500 So. University Blvd, #101, 303-221-3998|CENTENNIAL
Guided bird walk
W|at 9 a.m. in Roxborough State Park|Registration required|4751 N. Roxborough Dr., 303-973-3959|LITTLETON
Christian Women’s luncheon
W|Denver North Suburban Christian Women’s Connection will have featured speaker Martha Fellure, luncheon and fashion show from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Chateaux at Fox Meadows|$15, reservations requested|13600 Xavier Lane, 303-255-7074|BROOMFIELD
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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