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
Intergenerational Idols
|Entertainment evens with performances by area youth and seniors beginning with reception and silent auction at 5:30 p.m. at Teikyo Loretto Heights, University Theater. Proceeds will benefit Rainbow Bridge, committed to enhancing the quality of life for nursing home residents|$25 general public, $10 nursing home/assisted living residents or children under 12|3001 So. Federal Blvd., 303-830-9037
Restoration Gumbo
|Public event focused on the restoration and rebuilding of New Orleans hosted by College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center with panel discussions, Q & A, film clips, poetry, music and food 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church|Free, reservations required|1400 Lafayette, 303-333-1393
Travel to 101 countries in one year
|P.J. Parmar backpacked the world and will discuss his travels at 7 p.m. at Harmony Library|Free|4616 So. Shields, fortnet.org/intlc/library/library2.html|FORT COLLINS
Sustainable Energy Forum
|Panels will discuss economic reality of energy choices and offer real world solutions from 1-2:30 p.m. at CU-Boulder University Memorial Center, room 235|Free|303-492-5127|BOULDER
Saturn celebration
-F|Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado at Boulder will celebrate CU’s role in the Cassini spacecraft mission to Saturn at 7 p.m. and 8:15 in the planetarium|Free|$10 per show, $15 per evenings for both shows, $5 for children, seniors and students, 303-492-5001|BOULDER
Rolfing
|Open house at The Rolf Institute at 7 p.m.|Free|5055 Chaparral Ct., Suite 103, 303-443-3681|GUNBARREL
“Better Don’t Talk”
|One-woman show as port of the Holocaust Education Series at Mizel Museum. Naava Piatka’s production on discovering her mother’s past during the Holocaust. 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.|Reservations required|303-394-9993 x3
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work
|Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and American Family Insurance event from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum with speakers in untraditional career roles to inspire children. |$65|7711 E. Academy Blvd., cwcc.org
Current Events
|”Perspectives on Current Events” from Active Minds for Seniors at 10:30 a.m. at the Lodge at Balfour|Free|1331 Hecla Dr., 303-926-3005|LOUISVILLE
Life and Leadership with Dick and Dottie Lamm
TH|Will talk on life lessons they have learned in a lifetime of public service from 7-9 p.m. A University of Denver presentation. |$120|303-871-2291 to register and get address
Master weaver
-April 29|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
Adoption
TH and 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
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
Music recitals
F-SU|Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts students recitals Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1,3,5,and 7 p.m.|Free|200 E. Baseline Rd., 303-665-0599 |LAFAYETTE
Home and Garden Show
F|At the Ranch Friday noon-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with home improvement and remodeling ideas and well as gardening and water features. |Free|5290 Arena Circle, 970-6719-4106|LOVELAND
Book and art auction
F|23rd Annual Rare and Not-so-Rare Book and Art Auction begins with a silent auction at 6 p.m. at Denver Central Library|$55 |10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Level Five, 720-865-2051
Ice-Skating Champions
F|Over 150 skaters will perform in the 2006 Showtime on Ice Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the South Suburban Ice Arena|$8-18|6580 So. Vine, 303-798-7881|CENTENNIAL
Celtic Music
F|Celtic fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow will perform at 3:30 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center|Free|4901 So. Monaco, 303-796-8009, reservations requested.
Arts education
F-SA|Colorado Alliance for Arts Education is hosting an Innovative Teaching Through the Arts working for K-12 educators in any discipline at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center|303-778-9374, artsedcolorado.org|PUEBLO
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
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
Bead show and sale
SA-SU|Rocky Mountain Bead Society Bead Bazaar Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Building|$5|58th Ave. and I-25, 303-674-4767
Hiking
SA|Speaker and author Jan Murphy will discuss hiking the 500 miles of the Colorado Trail from 1-3 p.m. at Roxborough State Park|Registration required|303-506-1760|LITTLETON
Gravestone restoration
SA|Volunteers are invited to be part of the project to restore and preserve gravestones at Riverside Cemetery. Training from 8 a.m.-noon and will identify and assess damaged stones. Volunteers will be part of a major restoration weekend May 20-21|Free|5201 Brighton Blvd., 303-322-3895
Rocky Mountain Tribal Soiree
SA|American Tribal Style belly dance at the First Annual Rocky Mountain Tribal Soiree at 7:30 p.m.. Bazaar opens at 6:30 p.m. at Bantaba World Dance and Music studio|Free|1301 Yellow Pine Ave., 303-499-6484|BOULDER
Real Estate
SA|”For Sale by Owner Bootcamp” seminar from 9 a.m.-noon at the Ranch|$59 per couple|5290 Arena Circle, 970-484-2208 or 303-429-8004, reservations required|LOVELAND
Astronomy Day
SA|Telescope demonstrations, sunspot viewing, and more at Fiske Planetarium and Sommers-Bausch Observatory from noon-10 p.m. |Free|303-492-5002|BOULDER
Fashion event
SA|Tie-dye a t-shirt and learn about the 1960s at 2 p.m. at the Sheridan Library|Free, reservations required|3201 W. Oxford Ave., 303-789-5422|SHERIDAN
Women’s spa
SA|Afternoon retreat for the nourishment of body, mind and soul for women at PreEminence Hall from noon-5:30 p.m.|$75|3213 Walnut St., 303-440-8886|BOULDER
Adoption conference
SA|10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Orchard Road Christian Center|$40 couples, $25 individuals|I-25 at Orchard Rd., 877-465-3520|GREENWOOD VILLAGE
Colorado and the Civil War tour
SA-30|Tour by motorcoach southern Colorado and northern New Mexico and learn about the West’s involvement in the Civil War. Meet at the Colorado History Museum at 9 a.m.|$650, $575 members|1300 Broadway, 303-866-4686
Antique appraisal fair
SA|At Aurora History Museum from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. Appointments suggested. $5 per item, three items only|15051 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6705|AURORA
Tag sale fund-raiser
SA|To benefit Adoption Dreams Come True, Inc. from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Elks Building|Free admission|Remington and Oak, 970-221-2810|FORT COLLINS
Antique show
SA-SU|Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Colorado Springs Phil Long Expo Center. Glass grinder, china mender and jewelry appraiser on site |$4|Exit 151 off I-25, right on hwy 83 on Razorback Rd., 719-596-8839|COLORADO SPRINGS
Cool Cash Bash
SA|Financial festival to educate children on finances and saving in a fun atmosphere from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the atrium of Wells Fargo|$5 per child, $20 per family|1700 Broadway, 303-607-4844
German festival
SA|Dancing, music, food and Bavarian Folk dance lessons beginning at 6:30 p.m. at T.E.V. Edelweiss|$1 students, $2 chaperones|6495 Monaco, 303-986-5004
Horseback ride fund-raiser
SA|Raise fund for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Bring you horse in time to begin the ride at 9 a.m. at Mt. Princeton Riding Stables for a six hour ride|Riders collect pledges|719-395-9103|NATHROP
Laughter for health
SA|Laughter therapy and healing from 10 a.m.-noon at Capabilities|6805 W. 88th Ave., 303-684-8897 for reservations|WESTMINSTER
Working with traumatized horses
May-October|Learn to de-spook your phobic, traumatized 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
Adult Literacy Volunteers tutor training
SA 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
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
Channeling workshop
SU|Beginning at 10 a.m. with prayers, chants, songs and drumming. Potluck lunch. Finishing with two hours of channeling by Armeritenen and the Angels|$200 entire day|1200 Lone Star Rd., 303-776-3900|LYONS
Historic home tour
SU|Tour the historic Hoverhome built in 1914 from 1-3 p.m.|$7|1309 Hover St., 303-774-7810|LONGMONT
College admissions
SU|Parents and college students-to-be learn steps to find the right college and how to get through the admissions process from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Koelbel Library|Free, reservations required|5955 So. Holly St., 303-220-7704|CENTENNIAL
Aurora’s birthday party
SU|Cake, candles, train ride, face painting, games and more from 1-4 p.m. at Aurora History Museum|Free|15051 E. Alameda, 303-739-6666|AURORA
MONDAY
Free Day
M|Denver Botanic Gardens Free Day for Colorado residents from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. |Free|1005 York St., 720-865-3500
Art show
M-May 31|Art work of Sharon Rose Chinn and Fredia Cox at Koelbel Library|Free|5955 So. Holly St., 303-220-7704|CENTENNIAL
Home buying and financing
M, May 2, 3, 4,9|Series of free programs at various libraries around Denver: May 1, 5-6 p.m. Hadley Library, 1890 So. Grave St; May 2, 6-7 p.m., Montbello Library, 12955 Albrook Dr.; May 3, 5-6 p.m. Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton;May 4, 5-6 p.m., Ross-Barnum Library, 3570 W. 1st; May 9, 4-5 p.m. Ford-Warren Library, 2825 High St.|Free|303-373-0767
Citizenship classes
M, May 8, 15,22|Throughout the year on Mondays at Boulder Public Library|Free|1000 Canyon Blvd., 303-441-3100|BOULDER
Shakespeare 101
M|Learn to understand Shakespeare’s plays starting at 7 p.m. with “As You Like It” at the George Reynolds Branch Library|Free|3595 Table Mesa Dr., 303-441-3120|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 Drive
TU|Highland Elementary School in honor of 11-year-old cancer patient Grant Larson, will hold a blood drive from 1:30-6:30 p.m.|Free|711 E. Euclid Ave., 303-363-2300 to schedule, walk-ins allowed|LITTLETON
Writing workshop for teens and adults
TU|Local authors on hand to share experiences with the publishing world at 7 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library|Free|100 So. Wilcox, 303-688-7700, registration is required|CASTLE ROCK
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
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
“Millionaire Mind”
W|Author T. Harv Eker’s seminar “Secrets of the Millionaire Mind” “live” at 7 p.m. at the Colorado Convention Center|Some free tickets available by pre-registering at denvermmi.com|700 14th St., 866-997-2525
Parenting class for dads
Ws|Single Dads Resource Center is offering free parenting classes focused on single fathers on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church|Free|6322 So. Lakeview St., 720-298-2021 to register|LITTLETON
Netherlands
W|Snapshot on the historical and current cultural life in the Netherlands at 1 p.m. at North Jeffco Recreation Center|Register with payment in advance|6842 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-425-9583|ARVADA
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
W|Featured speaker at the Colorado Trail Lawyers Association Ninth Annual Spring Awards dinner from 5-9 p.m. at Denver Marriott|1701 California St., 303-831-1192
Book sale
TH-May 7|Longmont Public Library annual Spring book sale Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.|Free admission|between 3rd and 4th, entrances on Kimbark and Emery Streets, 303-651-8470|LONGMONT
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
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
Attention Colorado Writers
deadline May 1|SouthWest Writers is accepting entries for 2006 contest of 19 categories (including a new Spanish language category). Open to all writers around the world.|southwestwriters.org for contest details
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
“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
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 needs donations of books for their used bookstore. 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 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
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
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
Douglas County High School
July 21-23, 2006|Reunion for the class of 1976. Kick off Friday night at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course, Saturday dinner and dancing at Wildlife Experience and more|DCHSalumni.net for more information|DOUGLAS COUNTY
Pueblo East High School
July 14-15, 2006|Reunion for the class of 1966|303-623-9230, Rod Conahan|PUEBLO
USS Long Beach
Sept. 10-17, 2006|Reunion for the USS Long Beach CGN-9 Association, Inc. at the Ramada Inn. To get reunion rates call before Aug. 10|1721 N. LaCrosse St., 605-342-1300 for reservations (866-352-2469 to talk to a shipmate)|RAPID CITY, SD
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