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
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.
THURSDAY
Master weaver
-April 29 (except April 22-24)|Hover Montes, Peruvian master weaver will be demonstrating his art at The Red Wheel from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. He also has weavings for sale.|Free|971 Park St., 303-646-0800|CASTLE ROCK
Ben Franklin on stage
|Character portrayal and interactive conversation with Ben Franklin on stage at 7:30 p.m. at Seawell Grand Ballroom of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex. Followed by a dessert reception with Ben|$45 at the door|1245 Champa St., 303-894-7951
Taste of McMeen
|McMeen Elementary School open house to celebrate the culture of this culturally diverse school from 6-7:45 p.m. Fashion show, international food, science fair and art|Free|1000 So. Holly, 303-388-5649
“Ready to Learn: workshop
|Everything you need to know to get your child ready for school – in Spanish. 3:30-4:30 p.m. at North Branch Library|Free|1298 Peoria St., 303-326-8620 to register in advance
WW II
|WWII discussion group and video at 2:30 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center|Free|4901 So. Monaco Blvd., 303-796-8009, reservation requested
Working with traumatized horses
May-October|Learn to de-spook your phobic, tramatized or fearful horse in Wright-ESCT Equine Stress Control clinics the third Saturday of each month from May-October from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Horse Rescue and Equine Sanctuary. Bring your horse ($125) or audit the class for $30|13639 Elsie Rd., 303-816-0766|CONIFER
Adoption
, April 27, May 18, 25|Adopting an older child will be discussed from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Adoption Alliance|2121 So. Oneida, Suite 420, 303-584-9900, x 27, reservations required
Poetry reading
-April 21|Former Nebraska Poet Laureate, William Kloefkorn, will read his poetry at 7:30 p.m. at Colorado State University Bookstore in the Lory Student Center and Friday at 11 a.m. at Fort Morgan Public Library, 414 Main St.|Free|FORT COLLINS and FORT MORGAN
Gear and Cheer
|Fund-raiser for Women’s Wilderness Institute with a wine and beer tasting, silent and live auction and live music from Wendy Woo from 6-9 p.m. at the Millennium Harvest House|$30|1345 28th St., 303-938-9191|BOULDER
Comic fund-raiser
|Comedian Mark Lundholm will give a one-night performance to benefit Peer Assistance Services, non-profit focused on prevention and intervention of substance abuse problems throughout Colorado. Production will be at the Police Protective Association event center from 6:30-9 p.m. Includes dinner and performance |$100 per plate|2105 Decatur St., 303-369-0039 x219
Blood Screenings
|South Suburban Parks and Recreation is hosting comprehensive blood screening conducted by the University of Colorado Hospital 7-9:30 a.m. at Buck Rec. Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., 303-798-8787.12 hours of fasting is recommended. |$25
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, x2205 reservations required|WESTMINSTER
FRIDAY
Ragtime Bill
F|Will perform at 3:30 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center|Free|4901 So. Monaco Blvd., 303-796-8009, reservation requested
Earth Week at Naropa
F|Environmentally conscious vendors will gather on the Naropa Arapahoe campus from 1-4 p.m. with live music|Free|2130 Arapahoe Ave., 303-245-4612|BOULDER
Low Vision support group
third Friday of each month|The Lodge at Balfour will host a Low Vision Support Group at 3 p.m.|Free|1331 Hecla Dr., 303-926-3006|LOUISVILLE
Earth Day
F-May 31|Denver’s Great American Clean-up events will take place all over the city. To get involved call 720-865-6800
Swing Dance benefit
F|Overland High School 9th annual Swing dance, dinner, and silent auction with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra from 6-10 p.m. to benefit the music program at Overland|$15 adults, $10 students and seniors|12400 E. Jewell Ave., 303-596-1272|AURORA
Colorado Mineral and Fossil Show
F-SU|Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Holiday Inn-Denver Central|Free|4849 Bannock St., 505-867-0425
Animal aid
F-SU|Noah’s Wish will be in Denver to recruit and train volunteers for the National Animal Disaster Response Team . This three day training program will train volunteers to go into disaster areas and recuse and car for animals left behind. Training will be at Harvard Gulch Recreation Center but pre-registration is required at noahswish.org or 916-939-9474|550 E. Iliff Ave.
Antique Show
F-SU|To benefit Central City Opera’s Historic Preservation Program. Antique show is Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum at Lowry|$10, three day admission, $8 at King Soopers|7711 E. Academy Blvd., 303-292-6700
Puppet Ministry
F-SA|One Way Street Regional Puppetry festival at Grace Chapel for youth leaders, children’s ministry leaders, teachers and more|$36 for the two-day festival|8505 So. Valley Highway, 303-799-4900
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
Free Day
SA|Enjoy Earth Day at Denver Botanic Gardens for free from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|Free|1005 York St., 720-865-3500
“Wild Science Saturday”
SA|Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery with National Center for Atmospheric Research is offering “Wild Earth” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at NCAR’s Mesa Lab with raptors, hands-on activities, live music and more|1850 Table Mesa Dr., 303-258-0495|BOULDER
Senior Community choir
SA|Balfour Community Singers will perform at Balfour Retirement Community at 2:30 p.m.|Free|1855 Plaza Dr., 303-926-3853|LOUISVILLE
Trip Through Time
SA|Children grades 1-5 are invited to a 1960-90s trip through time with snacks and a trivia challenge from 2-3 p.m. at Koelbel Library|Free|5955 So. Holly St., 303-220-7704, reservations required|CENTENNIAL
Lifesaving tools for seniors
SA|9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Crestmoor Downs, Ambassador Building will host a program for seniors to help them maintain their independence|Free|6784 E. Cedar Ave., 303-597-5199 x376
Quilts
SA|Linda Witte Henke will discuss “Faith and Fabric: One Woman’s Journey” at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum at 4 p.m.|$10 members, $15 non-members|1111 Washington Ave., 303-277-0377|GOLDEN
Teen mothers of Hope House
SA|Help teen mothers become self-sufficient at a show for the residents of Hope House of Colorado from 2-3:30 p.m. at Covenant Village of Colorado|Free, bring a gift for the little ones from newborn to three years old|9921 Wadsworth Parkway, 303-403-2931|WESTMINSTER
Battle of the Bulge veterans
SA|Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Chapter at noon at the Village Inn |Free, off the menu dining|Wolfensberger Rd., 303-688-4101|CASTLE ROCK
Massage
SA-SU|Learn to perform full body Swedish massage in an introductory course taught by Boulder College of Massage Therapy faculty from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.|$135 per person, $200 per couple|6255 Longbow Dr., 303-530-2100|BOULDER
Adult Literacy Volunteers tutor training
SA, 29 and May 6|For one-on-one tutoring for Douglas and Elbert County residents. Volunteers must attend the April 22 session and one of the other two sessions. all three session will be from 9 a.m.-noon at Philip S. Miller Library|Free|100 So. Wilcox, 303-688-7645|CASTLE ROCK
Denver Digs Trees
SA-SU|Thousands of tress will be for sale Saturday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Congress Park, Washington Park, Babi Yar Park, Ruby Hill Park, Sloan’s Lake Park and City of Denver nursery (Smith Rd. and Havana) and Sunday from 9 a.m.-noon at Washington Park|$45-65
Roses
SA|Denver Rose Society show and sale at Denver Botanic Gardens |Free |1005 York St., 720-865-3500
Horses
SA|”Basics of Buying a Horse” from 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. This is a one-day seminar – discussion only, no horses or riding|$59 per person|13751 E. Cherry Creek Rd., 303-646-9855|LARKSPUR
Mammalogy
SA|Try your hand as a mammalogist and observe mammals in their natural habitat from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Plains Conservation Center|$60|21901 E. Hampden Ave., 303-693-3621|AURORA
Loveland Clean-Up Day
SA|Meet at Peter’s Park and help clean up downtown Loveland from 2-4 p.m. Bring cloth gloves, brooms, dust pans and shovels|Free|503 No. Lincoln, 303-886-3068|LOVELAND
Songwriting workshop
SA-SU|LaVeta School of the Arts is hosting Ken Saydak and a songwriting workshop|$180|719-742-5193|LA VETA
Antique Show
SA-SU|Pine Forest Antiques Show and Sale Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lewis-Palmer High School|$5|1300 Higby Rd., 719-487-8076|MONUMENT
Animal fund-raiser
SA|Humane Society of Boulder Valley presents “King Mutt and Cleocatra” with adoptable pets, live and silent auction, food, beverages and more at Coors Events Center on University of Colorado Campus at 6 p.m.|$50-100|Regent Drive, 720-320-1728|BOULDER
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
Horses
SA|”Basics of Owning a Horse” from 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. This is a one-day seminar – discussion only, no horses or riding|$59 per person|13751 E. Cherry Creek Rd., 303-646-9855|LARKSPUR
Youth Rugby Skills Clinic
SU|10th Annual Denver Harlequins RFC Skills Clinic, co-ed under 14 Spring session from noon-4 p.m. at Observatory Park. Bring shorts, water, cleats and a mouth guard|$15 early registration, $20 on site|So. Fillmore and E. Evans, harlequins.org
Poetry reading
SU|”The Making of Dust” a poetry reading at West Side Books |Free|3434 W. 32nd Ave., 303-480-0220
Fund-raiser
SU|For Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver at 6 p.m. with a silent auction at Temple Emanuel|$10|51 Grape St., 303-758-9400 x213
Fund-raiser
SU|5th annual High Tea Fund-raiser benefiting Family Pathways of Colorado at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center from 1:30-3:30 p.m.|$30 adults, $25 children|200 Inverness Drive West, 303-403-4993 x27|ENGLEWOOD
Guided bird walk
SU|At 8 a.m. at Roxborough State Park. Dress for the weather|4751 N. Roxborough Drive, 303-973-3959
Red Hat Society
SU|Southern Colorado Red Hat Society will gather at the Pueblo Convention Center for lunch, prizes and more|719-583-4962 for details|PUEBLO
Mitzvah Mania
SU|One stop shopping for families planning Bar/Bat Mitzvahs with Colorado newest and best vendors and venues at Mile High Station from 4-6 p.m.|Free|2027 W. Colfax, 303-337-1800
Genealogy
SU|Foothills Genealogical Society evening meeting at 7 p.m. at Arvada United Methodist Church|Free|6750 Carr St.|ARVADA
Franchising
SU|Learn all about franchising at 6 p.m. at Parker Library|Free|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-841-3503|PARKER
MONDAY
Create a Sustainable Future
M|Compare the city and county green building programs of Santa Barbara and Boulder at 7:30 p.m. at Boulder Green Building Guild|57 Acorn Lane, 303-960-8531|BOULDER
Volcanos
M|Learn about the mighty volcanos in the US from 7-8 p.m. at the Janice Eckhardt Center with slide presentation|Register with payment in advance|8151 Simms, 303-425-9583|ARVADA
Crop Circles
M|Find out about the mysteries of crop circles from 7-8 p.m. at Castlewood Library|Free|6739 So. Uinta St., 303-771-3197, reservations are required|CENTENNIAL
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
Housing Options
TU|Learn about reverse mortgages, retirement living choices, adapting your home for elder care and more from 9-11:30 a.m. at North Jeffco Recreation Center|Free|6842 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-425-9583, register in advance|ARVADA
Open House
TU|Wood Adventist Christian School is holding a school trial to see if your student likes the classes and students and then later in the evening an open house for parents and the community from 5:30-7:30 p.m.|Free|1159 So. Moline St., 303-755-4483|AURORA
How to help your child with homework
TU|4-5 p.m. at Ford-Warren Library, 2825 High St.; 6-7 p.m. at Hampden Library, 9755 E. Girard|Free
Remembering the Holocaust
TU|At 7 p.m. at the Lone Tree Library with Holocaust survivor and Lone Tree resident, Jack Adler|Free|8827 Lone Tree Parkway, 303-799-4446, registration is required|LONE TREE
Parenting basics class
TU, May 2,9,16,23|from 6-8:30 p.m. at Jefferson County Courthouse|$65|100 Jefferson County Parkway, 303-425-2929 to reserve a place|GOLDEN
Identity Theft
TU|Panel discussion “Identity Theft, Cybercrime and Terrorism” at 7 p.m. at Boettcher Auditorium on University of Denver campus|20250 E. Iliff Ave., 303-871-4049
Life and Leadership with Dick and Dottie Lamm
TU, April 27|Will talk on life lessons they have learned in a lifetime of public service from 7-9 p.m. in two sessions. A University of Denver presentation. |$120|303-871-2291 to register and get address
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
Armchair traveler
W|Antarctica to the Amazon at 7 p.m. at the Parker Library|Free|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-841-3503|PARKER
Baby sign language
Ws (third Wednesday of the month)|American Sign Language for babies will be taught the third Wednesday of every month at St. Anthony North Hospital from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Main Conference Room|$25|2551 84th Ave., call ASK-A-NURSE at 303-777-6877 to register|WESTMINSTER
How to help your child with homework
W|5-6 at Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton|Free
Renewable energy
W|Colorado Renewable Energy Society meeting featuring Dr. Jan Keider from 5:30-7 p.m. at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Visitor Center|Free for members, $5 non-members|15013 Denver West Parkway, 303-806-5317|GOLDEN
CopWatch training
W|”Know your rights” and “how to observe the police” training at the Emerson School from 7-9 p.m.|Free|1420 Ogden St., 303-380-4329
Greg Gumbel
W|Will speak at the 2006 All-Star Breakfast benefiting Warren Village at 7 a.m. at the Grand Hyatt Denver|$60|1750 Welton, 303-320-5052
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
CONTESTS, COMMUNITY SERVICES, CLASSES, MEETINGS, and NOTICES
“Hudson Explorers Program”
ongoing|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
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
“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
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
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|
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
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
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
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
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
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
SUMMER CAMPS
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
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
Salvation Army Community Service Camp
July 19-24|Seeking low-income kids ages 7-12 for High Peak Camp, paid for by the Salvation Army. Also seeking two chaperones to accompany kids to and from camp in Estes Park. Deadline for applications for camp April 24.|Free|970-252-5200 (Montrose Police Dept.)
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
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
Mountain Trail Youth Ranch
summer 2006 |Nine week-long camps for youth 10-17 in the San Juan Mountains designed to pass on the legacy of America’s hunting heritage with instructors NRA certified in their fields. Camp includes hunting, fishing, horseback riding, ropes courses, hiking and more|$500 for camp; $500 for hunting trip (does not include hunting license)|719-852-2477, youthhunt.org|MONTE VISTA
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
VOLUNTEERS
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|
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
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|505-983-5220×234|SANTA FE, NM
Volunteers needed
ongoing|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
Volunteers
ongoing|Porter Adventist Hospital is looking for volunteers for a variety of positions|2525 So. Downing St., 303-778-5693
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
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 |May 2-13 class for Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) training class for Voices for Children, organization which provides direct services to abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties|Limited to 30 candidates|303-695-1882, vfccasa.org, 10855 E. Bethany Dr., Suite 200|AURORA
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
Lamar High School
June 23-25, 2006|Classes of 1980-82 are planning their 25th reunion and seeks members of these classes|719-336-4964, myfamily.com|LAMAR
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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