Baby sign language
Sign up now|Signing Smart Baby Sign Language for children six months to 2 years beginning in June|303-777-7078
Tony Hillerman
Deadline August 15|Author J.A. Jance will be keynote speaker at the annual Tony Hillerman Writer’s Conference: Focus on Mystery Nov. 2-5, downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel|$395, includes most meals|505-471-1565, Wordharvest@wordharvest.com|ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Trading Spaces
deadline June 30|TV series “Trading Spaces” is coming to Denver in August. They are seeking two sets of neighbors willing to swap homes for two days to redesign one room in each other’s house. Homes must be within a 10 minute drive from one another. They will film three episodes in the Denver area. Interested applicants should send an email to sfinne@banyan.com for an application
Colorado Humane Society
– June 30|Arapahoe Library District libraries are collecting donations of blankets/towels, canned dog and cat food, cleaning supplies and/or money, at all of their libraries for the month of June|303-220-7704
Junior Ranger Program
Saturdays June-August|Eldorado Canyon State Park Junior Ranger Program for kids 6-12. Junior Rangers will explore the outdoors through nature programs, games, activities and crafts each Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Parents are invited to observe, take a hike or just relax.|Free with park entry fee of $6 per vehicle|9 Kneale Rd., 303-494-3943|ELDORADO SPRINGS
Order your lobsters now
for June 23-24 event|Carbondale Music and Lobster Fest will be June 23-24 with music. beer, wine and lobster. Lobsters need to be ordered in advance|970-704-4116|CARBONDALE
Call for artists
deadline August 1|Koelbel Library is seeking two-dimensional art for the Joan R. Duncan Galleries. Application available at the library|5955 So. Holly St., 303-220-7704|CENTENNIAL
Mother/daughter backpacking trip
Sign up now|July 21-23 in the Snowy Range of the Rocky Mountains, presented by Women’s Wilderness Institute. Open to mothers of all ages and daughters 13 and up.|$375 per person, includes food and camping gear. Sleeping bags, backpacks and outdoor clothes available on loan if necessary|womenswilderness.org, 303-938-9191|WYOMING
THURSDAY
Hunger Awareness
-June 11|Bring canned goods and non-perishable food items to Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery to support National Hunger Awareness Day|Free|10622 Westminster Blvd. #900, 303-249-6790|WESTMINSTER
Fund-raiser
RSVP now for June 9th event|”Tasting for Tomorrow” to raise money for cystic fibrosis research with dinner, dessert, beer, soda, drawings, games, gift bags and a silent auction at Westminster Recreation Center from 6-9:30 p.m.|$25 per person, $40 per couple|10455 Sheridan, 303-254-7959 to RSVP|WESTMINSTER
Indian jewelry exhibit
TH-Sept. 17|Hiwan Homestead Museum is host to Southwestern Splendors, and exhibit of Navajo and Zuni from the mid-1900s|Free|4208 So. Timbervale Dr., 303-674-6262|EVERGREEN
Women’s luncheon
TH|Denver Northwest Suburban Women’s Connection will host a luncheon from noon-1:30 p.m. at Copper Fields Events Chateau with speaker and music|$14|4901 Marshall St., 303-233-9655|WHEAT RIDGE
Red Hat Society
TH|Entertainer Dan McClerren with entertain the Blushing Beauties Red Hat Society at 2 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center |Free, but RSVP|4901 S. Monaco St., 303-796-8009
Assistive technology
TH-SU|Collaborative Assistive Technology Conference of the Rockies at Westminster Westin Hotel with hands-on computer labs|$115 per day|303-315-1280|WESTMINSTER
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
Concert
F|Pianists Travis and Christine LaBerge will perform at 3:30 p.m.. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center |Free, but RSVP|4901 S. Monaco St., 303-796-8009
Scale models
F-SU|Western Museum of Mining and Industry’s 3rd Annual Model Engineering and Innovation Show with hand-crafted scale models of turbines, airplane engines, trains and more 9a.m.-5 p.m. daily|$7 adults, $6 military, $5 seniors, $3 children|225 North Gate Blvd., I-25 exit 156 A, 719-488-0880|COLORADO SPRINGS
Birding in the Backcountry
F-SA|For beginner and advanced birders ages 12 and up at Catamount Institute mountain campus Friday 7-10 p.m. through Saturday 7 a.m.-noon|Saturday only $30, campout plus birding $50|719-471-0910 x105|COLORADO SPRINGS
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
SATURDAY
Garage sale
SA|SERTOMA Garage Sale Lover’s Dream sponsored by the Chatfield Sertoma Club from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at G & S Auto Parts|Free admission|5756 So. Lowell, 303-795-1412
Juneteenth Expo
SA|Dr. Rick Kittles and Gina Paige, cofounders of genealogy testing firm African Ancestry, Inc. will speak at The Academy Hotel at 2 p.m.|$25|8110 No. Academy Blvd., 719-528-1954|COLORADO SPRINGS
Smart Energy Living Expo
SA|Solar Energy, Xeriscape and Children’s Center featured at National Renewable Energy Laboratory Visitor’s Center 9 a.m.-3 p.m.|Free admission|15013 Denver West Parkway, 303-216-2026 x103|GOLDEN
Birdwatching
SA|Sharpen your birding skills at Plains Conservation Center 9-11 a.m.|$5 non-members, members free|21901 E. Hampden Ave., 303-693-6921, reservations required|AURORA
Free-lance writing
SA and 17th|Two classes June 10 and 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on the CU-Boulder|$132|303-492-5148|BOULDER
Terrestrial biology seminar
SA|Dr. David Armstrong, terrestrial biologist will discuss what the Rocky Mountains will look like a decade from now, a century, or a millennium from now with a traveling/hiking seminar within Rocky Mountain National Park|$65|970-586-3262 to register, fieldseminars@rmna.org|ESTES PARK
Sunset wagon rides
Saturdays through Labor Day|Experience a an evening tour of the prairie at Plains Conservation Center 7-8:30 p.m.|$5 non-members, members free|21901 E. Hampden Ave., 303-693-6921, reservations required|AURORA
Ballpark Market
SA|European-style open air market from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. |Free admission|Larimer Street between 21st and 22nd, 303-589-2800
Keys to homeownership
SA|Family-friendly festival will offer information and workshops in English and Spanish, on first-time home buying, financing, understanding your credit and how to choose the right realtor from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Civic Center Park, including Wendy Woo and the Woo Crew and more|Free|15th and Broadway, 303-458-1888
Knitting
SA|National Knit in Public Day will be celebrated at the Lamb Shoppe from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|Free|3512 E. 12th Ave.
Self-defense for women
SA|Brighton Police Department is offering a self-defense course for women from 7-11 a.m. at the police department|Free|3401 E. Bromley Lane, 303-655-2300 to register. Pre-registration required|BRIGHTON
Fund-raiser
SA|Taos Land Trust hosting 12th Annual Art and Adventures Auction and dinner at the Taos Convention Center beginning at 6:15 p.m.|$50 for dinner, silent and live auction admission free|505-751-3138 or taoslandtrust.org|TAOS, NM
Jewelry and silvercraft
SA-11|Weekend workshop at La Veta School of the Arts with Joel Petri|105 W. Ryus Ave., 719-742-5193, call for cost and times|LA VETA
Art workshop
SA-SU|”Illustrating Faces” being taught by Kris Naeyaert at La Veta School of the Arts|105 W. Ryus Ave., 719-742-5193, call for times and cost|LA VETA
Mining Day
SA|Celebrate Silver Cliff’s historic mining days from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Silver Cliff Town Park with gold panning, games, blacksmiths, and mine tours. Demonstrations of old-fashioned crafts also. Antique Tractor Pull June 10-11|Free admission|719-783-9755|SILVER CLIFF
Art for AIDS
SA|Colorado AIDS Project is hosting the 19th annual Art for AIDS Fine and Decorative Art Auction beginning at 6 p.m. in the Donald R. Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex |$40 at art4AIDS.com|14th and Champa, 303-837-0166
Women’s golf tournament
SA|Women are invited to play golf to raise money for women’s programs conducted by the American Heart Association at Homestead Golf Course at 1:30 p.m.|$80|11500 W. Hampden, 720-963-5181
Kids’ Rodeo
SA|Kid Stomp at the Arvada Army Navy Surplus to benefit the Colorado State High School Rodeo Association from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with stick horses, roping and wrangling pseudo-goats|5701 Olde Wadsworth, 303-477-5153|ARVADA
Jeffco Airport open house
SA|View aircraft, aerial demonstrations, fly-bys, flight school and helicopter rides (extra cost)and more|Free admission|11755 Airport Way, 303-271-4850|BROOMFIELD
Photography seminar
SA|In Rocky Mountain National Park with Allan Northcutt beginning at noon including sunset shots|970-586-3262 for location and fee|ESTES PARK
Hike for Youth
SA|Hike-a-thon in Golden Gate Canyon State Park to raise money for six local environmental youth programs|hikeforyouth.org for times, location and to register|GOLDEN
Outdoor Expo
SA-SU|Products, services and seminars on all aspects of Colorado outdoor life at First National Bank Expo Hall at The Ranch Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.|5290 Arena Circle, 970-619-4106|LOVELAND
Farmfest tours
SAs|Sunflower Farm is open on Saturdays and the first Sunday of each summer month for families to experience an old-fashioned farm outing from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.|$7 kids, $3 adults|11150 Prospect Rd., 720-320-1008|LONGMONT
Hands-on science experiments
-July 1|At West Museum of Mining and Industry with physics, optics, sound and chemistry|$7 adults, $6 military, $5 seniors, $3 children|Exit 156 A off I-25, 719-488-0880|COLORADO SPRINGS
Domestic violence workshop
June 19|June 19 from 6-9:30 p.m. at Family Tree|$15|3805 Marshall St., Suite 100, 303-422-2133 to RSVP |WHEAT RIDGE
Working with traumatized horses
-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
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
Lyons Whitewater Festival
SU|Watch whitewater kayaking competition, with classes and kayaking booths from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |Free|303-358-7039|LYONS
Walk by moonlight
SU|Walk the prairie under the Grass Moon at Plains Conservation Center from 7:30-9 p.m.|$5 non-members, members free|21901 E. Hampden Ave., 303-693-6921|AURORA
Fiesta Aurora
SU|To celebrate Aurora’s Latino community with food, music and performances from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Fletcher Plaza|Free admission|9898 E. Colfax Ave., 303-326-8FUN|AURORA
Fund-raiser
SU|For Pierre Jimenez 1-10 p.m. at Angel’s Sports Bar with food, raffle, music, comedians and more|$10|1630 Federal Blvd., 303-981-7055
Blood drive
SU|With Bonfils Blood Center 12:30-4 p.m. at Philip S. Miller Library|Free|100 So. Wilcox, 303-363-2300 to sign up in advance|CASTLE ROCK
Mutts & Mochas
SU|Celebrate the opening of a new Starbucks with dog and family friendly activities at deKoevend Park and coffee drinks and more|Free|6301 So. University Blvd., 303-708-3405|CENTENNIAL
African-American DNA ancestry testing
SU|Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library is sponsoring DNA ancestry testing from 1-4 p.m.|$300|2401 Welton St., 303-796-0132
MaxFund Lucky Mutt Strut
SU|2 mile run/walk starts at 10 a.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.)|$30 adults, $20 kids (pre-registration at PetsMart or maxfund.org)|Washington Park 303-595-4917
Boulder Jewish Festival
SU|On the Pearl Street Mall from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. family oriented festival celebrating Jewish culture with music, dancing, food and more|Free admission|1200-1400 blocks of Pearl St., boulderjewishfestival.com|BOULDER
Colorado Water Garden Society
SU|Annual plant swap and sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (early plant drop-off Saturday 2-5 p.m.)|Free admission|2001 E. 58th Ave., 303-843-9619
MONDAY
Cowboy Camp
M|Ages 8-12 for roping, branding, cowboy crafts and chuckwagon cooking at DeLaney Farm|$75 Aurora residents, $95 non-residents|170 So. Chambers Rd., 303-326-8650|AURORA
American Indian identity
M|Mark Trahant, editorial page editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and member of the Shosone-Bannock tribe will discuss modern American Indian identity at Chautauqua Community House at 7:30 p.m.|$3 non-members, $1 members|900 Baseline, 303-492-4879|BOULDER
Recorder workshop
M|Golden West Senior Residence will host a 7-week beginner recorder workshop for seniors beginning at 10:30-11:30 a.m.|$49, plus material cost between $10-$25|1055 Adams Circle, 303-939-0883|BOULDER
Skateboarding
M|Skateboarding demonstrations, pro-riders as the Zumiez Couch Tour 2006 stops at Colorado Mills beginning at 1 p.m.|zumiez.com|LAKEWOOD
Kids Art Camp
beginning M|Week-long art camp for kids at The Art Center of Estes Park for kids 6-11. They will make collages, painting, mask making, batik, cartooning and learn about art from Mexico. Ages 6-7 from 10 a.m.-noon and ages 9-11 from 1-4 p.m. |Middle Stanley Villages, behind and up the stairs from Subway sandwich shop; 970-586-5882|ESTES PARK
“8-Minute Dating”
M|at 7:15 p.m. in Johnny’s Cigar Bar for ages 49-59|$35, advance registration required|1801 13th St., 8minutedating.com|BOULDER
Photography
M|How to capture humor in your photos. 6:30-8 p.m. at Denver Central Library with photographer Rick Giase|10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-1205, denverlibrary.org/fresh to register in advance (required)
Buddhism
-July 3|Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center presents a series of classes about Buddhist teachings and practice every Monday at 7 p.m.| $135|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Outdoor Warning System
First Monday of the month – August|Longmont’s emergency Outdoor Warning System will be testing on Mondays through August at 10 a.m. There will be a message that these are just tests.|303-651-8437|LONGMONT
Citizenship classes
Ms|Throughout the year on Mondays at Boulder Public Library|Free|1000 Canyon Blvd., 303-441-3100|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
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
War exhibit
TU-Sept. 17|”On the backs of Soldiers” features artifacts, weapons, equipment, and uniforms carried by our soldiers into battle. At Aurora History Museum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday |Free|15051 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6666|AURORA
NAARFE meeting
TU|National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter meeting will be at 11 a.m. at the Aurora Summit|$5 and you can order off the Express lunch menu|2700 So. Havana, 303-745-6592|AURORA
Beginning Ballroom dance
TUs, June 13-July 25|Learn swing, waltz and fox trot from 7-8:15 p.m. at North Jeffco Community Recreation Center|Register with payment in advance|6842 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-425-9583|ARVADA
Parrots
TU|Learn how to care for a parrot and meet some at 2 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Library |Free|9898 E. Colfax Ave., 303-739-1940|AURORA
IAAMB conference
TU-SA|International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork Educational Conference from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. all days at Millennium Harvest House-Boulder|$200 one day, $300 for 2 or 3 days for non-members; members $125 for one day, $250 for 2 or 3 days|1345 28th St., iaamb.org|BOULDER
Hmong at Heart
– Sept. 11|At WOW! Children’s Museum|$7 children, adults are free|110 N. Harrison Ave., 303-604-2424|LAFAYETTE
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
Storytelling in Design
W|An Evening with Kevin Brooks at the American Institute of Graphic Arts, Colorado Chapter in the Sage Room,Oxford Hotel from 6-8:30 p.m.|AIGA members free, $20 non-members, $10 no-member students with ID|1600 17th St., 303-893-1110 x305, aigacolorado.org to register
Hobos
W|”Hard Traveling: Tales and Tunes of the American Hobo” with folksinger Chris Kennedy at the Greeley History Museum beginning at 7:15 p.m.|$5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children|714 8th St., 970-350-9216|GREELEY
Women’s meeting
W|Denver North Suburban Christian Women’s Connection meeting 111:30 a.m.-1 p.m. with lunch, music of the Andrew Sisters and speaker, Lonzie Symonette at the Chateaux at Fox Meadows|$15|13600 Xavier Lane, 303-255-7074 for reservations|BROOMFIELD
Dotsero
W|Westminster Promenade Concert Series presents Dotsero, contemporary jazz, in the Westminster Promenade Gazebo from 6:30-8:30 p.m.|Free|10667 Westminster Blvd., 303-466-7515|WESTMINSTER
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
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
Ws|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
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
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. No clothing needed at this time.|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
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
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
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.
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
Limb Preservation Foundation is a member of Community Health Charities of Colorado which conducts workplace giving campaigns.||303-758-0069
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
Muscular Dystrophy Camp for Kids
June 11-16; June 18-23|Many activities for youth with MD at Rocky Mountain Village June 11-16 youth 6-13 and June 18-23 for ages 13-21|303-691-3331|EMPIRE
Sustainable Kids camp
June, July and August|At Sustainable Settings Ranch kids can shear sheep, spin wool, gather eggs, build with straw bales, farm with worms, feed farm animals, explore history of area, garden organically and more. Two-week sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays ages 8-12|Call for prices and times|970-963-6107 |CARBONDALE
Mizel Art Camps
available now|Slots are still available for the camps of the Mizel Center for Arts and Culture for this summer for children from 4 years old to 12th grade. There are half-day and full-day options available.|303-316-6360
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
register now|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
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
Hospital volunteers
|Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation Volunteers Services Department needs volunteers in clerical positions in various medical departments. Computer experience helpful|303-837-7043, roched@exempla.org
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|505-983-5220×234|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
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
Grand Junction High School
August 12, 2006|”Picnic in the Park” to reunite alumni, teachers and friends, Bring your own lunch, lawn chairs, old photographs and stories|Free|RSVP by August 10 to 970-242-4166 to order a picnic lunch|GRAND JUNCTION
St. Joe’s High School
July 30, 2006|Reunion of all classes 1923-1973 at Lakewood Country Club|6800 W. 10th Ave., 303-422-4515|LAKEWOOD
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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