Colorado Pickin’ Camp (for your inner hillbilly)
May 19-21|Learn to jam at Beginner Jam Camp at Delta Count Fair Park|northforkbluegrass.com|HOTCHKISS
Volunteers needed
|South Suburban Parks and Recreation is seeking youth athletic program volunteers for inline hockey, lacrosse, BMX, T-ball, softball, track and baseball. Training is provided|303-798-7515|CENTENNIAL
“Hudson Explorers Program”
|Hudson Gardens is beginning a program where children can experience the world of plants and wildlife growing in their natural habitats. Five self-guided tours in the form of backpacks including everything a child needs to explore the natural world. Geared toward pre-schoolers and lower elementary students. Adult chaperones are required.|303-797-8565 x303|LITTLETON
Help feed the homeless
-April 30|Willie 92.5 FM and VOA and ARC Thrift stores have teamed together to collect canned goods for the less fortunate through the end of April. Items can be dropped off at ARC Thrift stores or call 303-238-5263 for a pick-up
Ice hockey camp
registration begins May 1|George Gwozdecky Summer Hockey Day Camp at University of Denver for girls and boys ages 6-15 years. Four weekly sessions from July 10-August 4|303-871-4597 or denverpioneers.com
Camp Rollerblade
June 3-4|Two-day camp designed to teach adults (and kids accompanied by an adult) to inline skate. 12 hours of professional instruction. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days at Country Estates Park. No experience necessary. Pre-registration required at CampRollerblade.com|Aspen St. and 124th Ave., 888-758-8687|BROOMFIELD
Water Camp
June 26-30|Catamount Institute is hosting a summer day camp for children to learn about Earth’s limited water resources from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Beidleman Environmental Center. Camp is open to ages 10-12. Deadline June 16|$225|740 W. Caramillo St., 719-471-0910 x105|COLORADO SPRINGS
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
THURSDAY
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. Full-sized toiletries can be dropped at the Denver Rescue Mission or any area Albertson’s store. |Free|303-297-1815, denverrescuemission.org
Easter Egg Hunt
|Golden West Senior Residence is hosting and Easter Egg Hunt for children and grandchildren of staff, local day care centers, schools and residents at 9:30 a.m.|Free|1055 Adams Circle, 303-939-0883|BOULDER
Women’s meeting
|Denver Northwest Suburban Women’s Connection is hosting a brunch at Copper Fields Events Chateau from 10-11:30 a.m. with a speaker, fashion show and entertainment|$13, free nursery provided|4901 Marshall St., 303-233-9655 to make reservations|WHEAT RIDGE
Stations of the Cross
-SA|Art exhibit portraying the 14 Stations of the Cross at South Broadway Christian Church Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |Free|23 Lincoln St., 303-722-4679
Boundaries
|”Identifying, Setting and Honoring Your Boundaries” assess and redefine your personal and professional boundaries from 6:30-8:30 p.m.|$10|1900 Grant St., 9th floor, 303-795-1453, pre-registration
Oil Painting
Starts |”The Sacred Alchemy of Oil Painting” Learn to old way of mixing your own paint, preparing your canvas in an eight-week session meeting each Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Art Affaire |$250 class, $100 materials fee|303-665-2074 to register, 544 County Road|LOUISVILLE
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.orgBuddhism
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
FRIDAY
Piano performance
F|Stuart Simon will perform at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center at 3:30 p.m.|Free, reservations requested|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009
Rodeo
F|Future rodeo stars will show off their talents at “Young Guns” Kid’s Rodeo at 7 p.m. at the Budweiser Events Center. Open to all kids who want to participate ages four-19 (pre-registration 970-454-3633)|$10 adults|5290 Arena Circle, 877-544-TIXX|LOVELAND
Egg drop
F|”The Fantastic Egg” Kids can engineer a capsule for the egg drop and dye some eggs with natural dyes from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Discovery Science Center|703 E. Prospect Rd., 970-472-3990|FORT COLLINS
ACLU Young Professionals
F|Meet, drink wine and enjoy art from 5:30-7 p.m. at Space Gallery|765 Santa Fe Dr., 303-777-5482 x109
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
SATURDAY
Easter Egg Hunt
SA|Town-wide Easter Egg Hunt begins with a egg decorating at 9:30 a.m. at the Creede Underground Community Center. Actual Egg Hunt begins at 11 a.m. at Creede Schools|Free, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102|CREEDE
Baby Doe Tabor Mock Trial
SA|With Dr. Tom Noel, Alan Boles, Dr. Patrick Limerick, Denver City auditor Dennis Gallagher and Walter Gerash from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for 9th Street Park Tour and Mock Trial. Meet in front of 1020 9th St., 9th St. Historic Park on the Auraria Campus|$40 non-members, $30 Colorado Historical Society members|303-866-4686 for reservations
Easter Egg Hunts
SA|9 a.m. at deKoevend Park at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 So. University Blvd. and 10 a.m. at Sheridan Park, 3325 W. Oxford Ave. For children up to 10|Free|303-798-5131|CENTENNIAL
Meditation
SA|”Turning the Mind into an Ally” from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center|$40|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
CU Wizards
SA|”Light, Polarization and Liquid Crystals” with Boulder physics Professor Noel Clark and chemistry Professor David Walba at 9:30 a.m. in Duane Physics room G1B30. Aimed at grades five-nine|Free|University of Colorado-Boulder Campus, 303-492-6420|BOULDER
Alpacas
SA|Come learn about, touch and make something from their fleece at the Lone Tree Library from 2-4 p.m. |Free|8827 Lone Tree Parkway, 303-799-4446|LONE TREE
Mozart
SA|Celebrate the music of Mozart from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Parker Library|Free|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-841-3503|PARKER
Relationships
SA|Interactive Relationship Workshop “Anger can be Toxic to Your Relationships: Four Strategies to Handle Conflict Without Losing Your Cool!” from 10 a.m.-noon at Arapahoe Community College|303-797-5722
Dance and Silent Auction
SA|Alaya Preschools’ Spring Dance and Silent Auction at Naropa University’s Performing Arts Center from 7-10 p.m.|$20 in advance, $25 at the door|2130 Arapahoe Ave., 303-449-5248|BOULDER
Governor Richard D. Lamm
SA|Will speak and sign books at 2 p.m. at Barnes And Noble|Free|1565 Briargate Blvd., 719-266-9960|COLORADO SPRINGS
DU Festival of Nations
SA|Music, dance, dress, food and fashion from around the world noon-4:30 p.m. in Driscoll Ballroom on the University of Denver campus|Free|2005 E. Evans at So. Race St., 720-231-5998
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
SUNDAY
Easter Egg Hunt
SU|10,000 eggs will be hidden throughout the Village at Copper and on select trails, open to all ages beginning at 88:30 a.m. Some filled with money, season passes, lift tickets, concert tickets and more. Various egg hunts for younger ages throughout the day. No dogs, please|Free|800-458-8386 x 4INFO|COPPER MOUNTAIN
MONDAY
Opera
M|”Opera Singers: Broadway Review” at 7 p.m. at The Lodge at Balfour|Free|1331 Hecla Dr., 303-926-3006|LOUISVILLE
Earth Week
M|Smart car, Segways, bicycles and more from noon-3:30 p.m. at Naropa University|Free|2130 Arapahoe Ave., 303-245-4612|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
TUESDAY
Blood Screenings
TU and April 19 and 20|South Suburban Parks and Recreation is hosting comprehensive blood screening conducted by the University of Colorado Hospital from 7-9:30 a.m. April 18 at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, 303-708-3500; April 19 at Goodson Rec. Center, 6315 So. University Blvd, 303-798-2476; and April 20 at Buck Rec. Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., 303-798-8787.
12 hours of fasting is recommended. |$25
Motivational speaker
TU|Sue Chrysler will speak on “Travel Around the World” at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center at 3:30 p.m.|Free, reservations requested|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009
Medicare Part D
TU|Free information of Medicare Part D at 2 p.m. at Lone Tree Library|Free|8827 Lone Tree Parkway, 303-799-4446|LONE TREE
Ready to Learn Workshop
TU|For parents of children preparing to enter school, entirely in Spanish, form 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Library|Free, registration required|9898 E. Colfax Ave., 303-739-1940
“Future Artist Forum”
TU|For high school students interested in a career in theater or film. Forum on Playwriting and Screenwriting from 6:30-8 p.m. at Tramway Building, 3rd floor|Free, reservations recommended|1101 13th St., 303-893-6073
Speed dating
TU|For single professionals. Ages 35-45 at 6:20 p.m. and ages 28-35 at 8:30 p.m. at Celtic Tavern|$38|1801 Blake St., register at Cupid.com/PreDating
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
WEDNESDAY
Earth Week
W|Global Climate Change panel discussion from noon-1:15 p.m. at Naropa University|Free|2130 Arapahoe Ave., 303-245-4612|BOULDER
Taste of Loveland/Greeley
W|6-9 p.m. at Budweiser Event Center, First National Bank Exhibition Hall West. Sample wines, food from local restaurants and caterers and floral arrangements from local florists. Wine seminar also.|$35|5290 Arena Circle, 970-619-4106|LOVELAND
Armchair travelers
W|Hawaii, off the beaten track at 7 p.m. at Parker Library|Free|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-841-3503|PARKER
Ages and stages of the pre-school child
W and April 26 and May 3|Six hour course designed for parents of children 15 months to 5 1/2 years from 6-8 p.m. at 70 Executive Place |$35|4851 Independence St., 303-425-2929|ARVADA
Opera
W|”Meet the Artists” from Opera Colorado’s “Abduction from the Seraglio” at noon at Tattered Cover LoDo, Special Events Hall|16th and Wynkoop, 303-778-0214
Speed Dating
W|For lesbian single professionals at 7 p.m., ages 21-35 at There Cafe and Lounge |$36|1526 E. Colfax, register at Cupid.com/PreDating
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
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 22|Volunteers needed for the soon to be expanded Denver Art Museum. Informational meeting 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
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|
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
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
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
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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