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
Improv
TH & June 20|Two-hour workshop to study the basics of improvisational acting for grades 6-12 at North Branch Library at 2 p.m. and June 20 at 2 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Library |Free|June 15 at 1298 Peoria and June 20 at 9898 E. Colfax, 303-739-1940 to register
Art auction
TH |”Memories in the Making Art Auction” of watercolors by people with Alzheimer’s disease. Belmar Event Center from 6-10 p.m.|$150 each. $80 for those 35 and younger|405 So. Teller, 303-813-1669|LAKEWOOD
Night for Peace
TH |Silent auction, wine, hors d’oeuvres and desserts with the music of Laura Newman and the AOA Band to raise funds for Hospice of Peace from 5:30-9 p.m. at Asbury Bell Tower|$50|3011 Vallejo St., 303-549-2033
Birdhouse Project
TH |View creative birdhouses made from recycled materials at 10 a.m. at YMCA of the Rockies|Free|970-586-3341 x1132|ESTES PARK
Indian jewelry exhibit
-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
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
Summer concert
F |”Dressed in Black” will perform their jazz, rock and R&B at Bittersweet Park at 7 p.m.|Free|35th Ave. and 16th St., 970-350-9451|GREELEY
Black Holes
F -SA|Explore black holes at CU’s Fiske Planetarium. June 16 at 8 p.m. at June 17 at 9:30 a.m. with Prof. Andrew Hamilton. Geared from grades 5-9 |Free|303-492-7833|BOULDER
Gem and Mineral show
F -SU|Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Phil Long Expo Center|$5 adults, $2.40 children and seniors|1515 Auto Mall Loop, 719-632-9686|COLORADO SPRINGS
Prison Dharma Training
F-SA |For prison volunteers and professionals hosted by Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Lunchtime concert
F |Celebrate Juneteenth with the Spirituals Project with special appearance by Lannie Garrett at Skyline Park from noon-1:15 p.m.|Free|between 16th and 17th on Arapahoe St., 720-865-4312
Quarter Horse Show
F -SU|Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Show featuring Western, English and halter competitions for professionals, amateurs beginning each day at 8 a.m. at Colorado Horse Park|Free and free parking|7522 So. Pinery Drive, 303-841-5550|PARKER
Astronomy
F |View the night skies with the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society at dusk in Rocky Mountain National Park|Free|End of Upper Beaver Meadows Rd., map at ncastro.org|RMNP
Guitar concert
F |Laurie Dameron will perform at 3:30 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center|Free|4901 So. Monaco, RSVP to 303-796-8009
Kremmling Days
F -SU|Food, beer, music and laser light shows in Kremmling Town Square|Free admission|970-724-3472|KREMMLING
Speed dating for single professionals
F |For active/fit adults ages 33-48 at 7:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Tech Center/Garrity’s Bar and Grill|$38|7800 E. Tufts Ave., 2nd floor, online registration required at Cupid.com/PreDating
Golf Tourney
F |Estes Park Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament, 18-hole course shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.|$90|Estes Park Golf Course, 970-586-8599|ESTES PARK
Book Fair
F -SU|15 percent of purchases, made with pre-printed vouchers, at the Glendale Barnes and Noble Booksellers will go to Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. Purchase vouchers ahead of time at 303-757-0787 or rfbd.org, choose link for Nationwide Locations, Colorado-Rocky Mountain Unit, voucher|960 So. Colorado Blvd.
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
Boulder Market
SA-SU|Weekend outdoor market in downtown Boulder for arts and crafts, antiques, clothing, jewelry, healing arts and more.|Free admission|15th and Pearl, 720-272-7467|BOULDER
Tap dancing
SA |Urban tap dancer Dave Rickard will dance at 2 p.m. at Aurora Central Library|Free|14949 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6626 to register|AURORA
Bike drive and fund-raiser
SA |Bikes will be collected for needy Colorado communities and communities in Africa. Event coordinators will collect bikes and $10 to cover repair. Bikes will be collected at Boulder High School.|303-442-3138|BOULDER
Baby Fair
SA |Services and products for expectant and new parents at Parker Adventist Hospital from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.|9395 Crown Crest Blvd., 303-269-4002
Train rides
SA -SU|Colorado Railroad Museum will host train rides on an historic narrow gauge steam train from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., antique tractor show all day from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.|17155 W. 44th Ave., 303-332-2169|GOLDEN
Car Show
SA |Wish for Life Car Show – Street Customs of the Rockies from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at Westminster Promenade North Parking Lot|10685 Westminster Blvd., 303-667-2586|WESTMINSTER
ASL cultural celebration
SA |Sign Language festival at the Denver Performing Arts Complex with celebrity guests, storytellers, performers and more|14th and Champa, aslfestival.com
Summer Solstice celebration
SA |Americana bands take the stage from 4-9 p.m. at Clear Creek History Park with bluegrass to rock-a-billy. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner or buy food there and enjoy the music|$8 in advance, $10 at the door|11th and Arapahoe Sts. 303-278-3557|GOLDEN
Wool Festival
SA -SU|Estes Park Wool Market with exhibits, demonstrations, competitions, sheep dog herding, sheep shearing, sheep, llama, alpaca and Cashmere and Angora goats at the fairgrounds|Free, but $3 parking|Highway 36 and Community Drive, 970-577-9900 x224|ESTES PARK
Artsy indoor flea market
SA |Capsule Arts and Events Center hosts and artsy indoor flea market every third Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with antiques, collectibles, art, jewelry, vintage video games and more|Free admission|560 Santa Fe Dr., 303-623-3460
Teen Battle of the Bands
SA |11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Lone Tree Rec Center. Bring a lawn chair, sunblock and umbrella|Free|10249 Ridgegate Circle, next to Sky Ridge Medical Center, 303-688-7640|LONE TREE
Aurora Reservoir free day at the beach
SA |10 a.m.-3 p.m. with Wendy Woo and other local bands, low-cost food, games, activities and more. Space is limited|Free|2.5 miles east of E-470 and 1 mile south of Quincy Avenue, 303-326-8854|AURORA
Relationship preparation
SA |For singles “It’s Not Just About Sex!” from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Colorado Free University-Lowry Campus|1st and Quebec, 303-399-0093,freeu.com
Interactive relationships
SA |”Three Hours to a Happier Relationship” from 1-4 p.m. at Colorado Free University-Lowry campus|1st and Quebec, 303-399-0093,freeu.com
Fund-raiser
SA |Outward Bound Denver Black Tie and Tennis Shows benefit dinner begins with challenge course, reception and silent auction at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, live music and dancing at Denver Marriott City Center. Guest are invited to wear black tie attire on top and mountaineering gear and tennis shoes on the bottom|$250|1701 California St., 720-497-2386
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
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
Father’s Day BBQ
SU|Chicken, hamburgers and more from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dave and Buster’s Westminster at Westminster Promenade |$19.99 adults, $9.99 kids|10685 Westminster Blvd., 303-667-2586, reservations required|WESTMINSTER
Fathers bowl free
SU|At Splitz Bowling Center at Westminster Promenade when accompanied by one paid bowler|10685 Westminster Blvd., 303-466-7515|WESTMINSTER
Fathers golf for free
SU|At City of Aurora’s Bicentennial Mini-Golf Course 11 a.m.-9 .m.|Dads free, ages 13 and older $4.25, 6-12 $3.25 and 5 and under $1.25|13600 E. Bayaud Ave., 303-739-6901|AURORA
Hike Navaho Peak
SU |Long, strenuous hike to the summit of Navaho Peal 8 a.m-5 p.m. Bring, lunch, ten essentials and camera|303-837-0074
Chautauqua
SU |Greg Franta, Principal architect and team leader of Rocky Mountain Institute/ENSARR Built Environment Team will discuss “Green Building Practices: at 7:30 p.m. at Chautauqua Community House|$3 general public; $1 Chautauqua members|900 Baseline, 303-492-4879|BOULDER
MONDAY
Free Day
M |Denver Botanic Gardens free day for Colorado residents|Free|1005 York St., 720-865-3500
Outside Machinery Days
M |Learn about steam engines, mining by mule, see a operating gold refinery and more at Western Museum of Mining and Industry 10 a.m.-1 p.m.|$7 adults, $6 military, $5 seniors, #3 children, free to museum members|Exit 156 A off I-25, across from the north entrance to the U.S. Air Force Academy|COLORADO SPRINGS
Introduction to Rock Climbing
M -June 23, also July 10-14|Ages 13-16 first session 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and ages 10-13 July 10-14 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at American Mountaineering Center|$275|710 10th St., 303-384-9146|GOLDEN
Travel photography
M |Photographer Rick Giase will teach “Have Camera, Will Travel: Photography the Brings the Journey Home” from 6:30-8 p.m. at Denver Central Library|Free, but register in advance|720-865-2044
Golf Tourney
M |Mike Betts Memorial Golf Tournament and silent auction to benefit the Denver Children’s Home. Begins at 7 a.m. at Glenmoor Country Club|$275|110 Glenmoor Dr., 303-399-4890|CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
Tuesday EZ Hikes
M |Hike will be in Eldorado State Park. Group meets at Aurora Senior Center at 8:30 a.m.|$18-27, plus bring National Parks Golden Age Pass or $10 for park admission|30 Del Mar Circle, 303-739-7950 to register|AURORA
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
Summer Writing Program
TU |Readings by visiting poets: Eleni Sikelianos, Tonya Foster, Elizabeth Robinson and Joan Retallack at 8:30 p.m. at Naropa University’s Performing Arts Center|$6 general public, $4 Naropa Community|2130 Arapahoe Ave., 303-245-4715|BOULDER
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
Beginning Ballroom dance
TUs, -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
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
North High School fund-raiser
W |Movie screening of the new Jack Black movie “Nacho Libre” to help send North High School’s Black Masque Theatre Company the the Fringe Festival and Edinburgh. At Cinema Latino de Aurora at 7 p.m.|777 Peoria, 720-423-2941|AURORA
Divorce adjustment class
W |Free support class at 7 p.m. at Lilley Gulch Rec Center|Free|3 blocks south of Bowles on Holland, between Kipling and Wadsworth, 303-978-9865|LITTLETON
Brown Bag and White Linen Lecture Series
W |”High Line Canal” its past, present and future from noon-1 p.m. at Aurora History Museum|$3 Aurora residents, $4 non-residents|15051 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6666|AURORA
Learn to ride the rails & RTD, ages 8 and older
W |Learn the haunts of gunslingers, presidents, artists and more with a trip to Riverside Cemetery from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet at Aurora History Museum and travel by RTD to the cemetery|$8 Aurora residents, $10 non-residents|15051 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6666|AURORA
Christian Youth Football Camp
W -June 23|At Rangeview High School. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold a youth football camp for ages 8-12. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on June 21. Camp is from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day |$30 per camper|17599 E. Iliff Ave., 303-290-8741 to enroll|AURORA
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 18-23|Many activities for youth with MD at Rocky Mountain Village 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
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
Wild B.I.R.D. Rehabilitation Center is seeking volunteers to help care for orphaned, abandoned and injured wild birds. Training provided|303-756-3531
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
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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