Berthoud Arts/Crafts Festival
SU|From 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Fickel Park. Over 75 artists and crafters will sell original and hand-crafted items.|Free admission|Main Street|BERTHOUD
Baby sign language
Sign up now|Signing Smart Baby Sign Language for children six months to 2 years. Classes 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
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
Naropa Summer Writing Program reading
TH|Lewis MacAdams, Michael McClure, David Henderson, Maureen Owen and Kass Fleisher will read at 8:30 p.m. in Naropa University’s Performing Arts Center|$6 general public, $4 Naropa community|2130 Arapahoe Ave., 303-245-4715|BOULDER
Ice cream, you scream
TH|Cold Stone Creamery will bring ice cream for 30 folks who can sing original songs like they do in the stores at 3:30 p.m. at Tallyn’s Reach Library for ages 7 and up|Free|23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., 303-627-3050 to register|AURORA
Low vision
TH|Dr. James Hoven will discuss “Age related Eye Disease and Low Vision Screening” at 2 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center |Free|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009 to RSVP
Fedora Hat Men’s Club
TH|Cliff Spratt, musician, storyteller and comedian will entertain the Fedora Hat Men’s Club at 12:30 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center |Free|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009 to RSVP
Basket making
TH|Children and adults can learn basket making from 1-3 p.m. at North Jeffco Community Recreation Center and create their own basket|Register in advance with payment|6842 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-425-9583|ARVADA
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
Piano Performance
F|Stuart Simon, popular pianist and local musician, will entertain at 3:30 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center |Free|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009 to RSVP
Lunch concert in the park
F|From noon-1:15 p.m. at Skyline Park the music of Colorado Friends of Cajun and Zydeco Music with the The Amazing Zydematics|Free|Arapahoe between 16th St. Mall and 17th St., 720-865-4312
Buddhism
F-SU|”Abiding, Change and Awareness: Teachings from Ju Mipham’s Classic Text” with visiting Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Khetsun Sangpo Rinpoche Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. at Boulder Shambhala Center|$140 full program, $35 per talk|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Creative woodworking
F-SU|Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with Annie Enke at La Veta School of the Arts|105 West Ryus Avenue, 719-742-5193 to register
|LA VETA
Peace Corps in Mongolia
F|Returning Peace Corps veteran Kelly Hanson will discuss Mongolia at the Lodge at Balfour at 3 p.m. |Free|1331 Hecla Dr., 303-926-3006|LOUISVILLE
Writing workshop
F|Author Randy Powell will discuss “Learn, Create, Write, Revise… Taking Your Novel to the Next Level” at the Summer Retreat of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of children’s Book Writers’ and Illustrators beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and concluding 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Franciscan Retreat Center |$275 for SCBWI members, $315 non-members, includes single room for two nights and meals|7740 Deer Hill Grove, 719-471-4188, register online at rmcscbwi.org/registration.php|COLORADO SPRINGS
Unburied Treasures sale
F-SA|Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts annual yard sale Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.|200 E. Baseline, 303-665-0599 x100|BOULDER
PizzAchievers
F|Elementary level students who received As and Bs on their report cards bring their report card to any Sbarro and receive a free cheese slice or pepperoni slice and a small soda. Secret phrase “A’s and B’s… Pizza Please”|Free
Lamar High School reunion
F-SU, 2006|Classes of 1980-82 are planning their 25th reunion and seeks members of these classes|719-336-4964, myfamily.com|LAMAR
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
Sailing Festival
SA-SU|USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival at Union Sailing Club |Early registration $45 includes two days of on and off the water coaching, lunch both days. Park pass not included|461 County Road 26, 303-591-2438|LONGMONT
Resident Art Show
SA|At Lodge at Balfour at 2 p.m. will present paintings, sculptures, photography, knitting, needlework, crafts and works of poetry by residents. Meet the senior artists at this opening reception|Free|1331 Hecla, 303- 926-3006|LOUISVILLE
Cheyenne Celtic Musical Arts Festival
SA-SU|First annual Celtic music festival at Cheyenne Depot Plaza with traditional Irish and Scottish dancers, bagpipers, workshops, and bands. Begins both days at 10 a.m.|307-635-3498|CHEYENNE, WYO
“For Sale by Owner” seminar
SA|Property by Owner presents “For Sale by Owners Secrets Bootcamp” from 9 a.m.-noon at The Ranch. Reservations required|5290 Arena Circle, 970-484-2208 or 303-429-8004|LOVELAND
Doll, Bear and Toy Expo
SA|At Boulder County Fairground Exhibit Building from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|$4 general admission, $3 seniors, Children under 13 admitted free|9595 Nelson Rd., 303-347-8252|LONGMONT
Kite Flying
SA|Kite Flying Contest and Show by the Foothills Kite Club from 9:30-11 a.m. at Balfour Retirement Community. All ages and levels are encouraged to participate|Free|1855 Plaza Drive, 303-926-3853|LOUISVILLE
Music and Arts Festival
SA|At Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.|Free admission|200 E. Baseline Rd., 303-665-0599 x100|BOULDER
Yo-yo championships
SA|10th annual Rocky Mountain and Colorado State Yo-Yo Championships at Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North at noon|Free|Fillmore at 2nd Ave., 303-321-4304
Writer’s Workshop
SA|All day writer’s workshop with guest speaker Margie Lawson speaking on “Empowering Characters’ Emotions” at the Pikes Peak Romance Writers of Romance Writers of American from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cottonwood Artists’ School. Bring three chapters, five highlighters and a red pen. |$10 ,members, $25 non-members, bring a lunch or order a box lunch|25 Cimino Drive, vp-programs@pprw.org |COLORADO SPRINGS
Silver Plume house tour
SA-SU|Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.|$10 in advance, $12 day of tour, $8 per person for group of 10 or more|303-829-6085 for reservations|SILVER PLUME
Dog Wash
SA-SU|To benefit Children’s Hospital Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Children’s Hospital, Ogden between 18th and 19th Aves. and Sunday at Deer Creek Animal Hospital, 10148 W. Chatfield Ave., Littleton|$7-15 depending on size of dog|DENVER and LITTLETON
Wildflower seminar
SA|Enjoy wildflowers and learn from experts from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Catamount Institute’s mountain campus|$108, $90 for members|3168 County Road 28, 719-471-0910 x105|WOODLAND PARK
Great Rubber Turtle Float
SA|To benefit the Carousel of Happiness Building Fund and Peak to Peak Healthy Communities Project|$5 per turtle|pphcp.org for location|NEDERLAND
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
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 morning 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
Berthoud Arts and Crafts Festival
SU|From 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Fickel Park. Over 75 artists and crafters will sell original and hand-crafted items.|Free admission|Main Street|BERTHOUD
Polo for the Cure
SU|Denver Polo Club breast cancer benefit for Renee’s Friends Fund at Denver Polo Club beginning at 10 a.m.|6359 Airport Rd., 303-791-7656|SEDALIA
Blood drive
SU|From noon-4:30 p.m. at Parker Library. Please sign up in advance|Free|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-363-2300|PARKER
Poetry with the Mountainfolk
SU|Indian Park School House Association presents poetry reading, open mic and Denver’s new Poet Laureate, Chris Ransick at Roundup Ranch to benefit Indian Park School|498 North Highway 67, 11 miles west of Sedalia, 303-688-8357|SEDALIA
“Howl”
SU|Reading of the poem that changed America at 7 p.m. at Naropa University’s Performing Arts Center|2130 Arapahoe Ave., 303-245-4643|BOULDER
MONDAY
Adoption Seminar
M|Cradle of Hope Adoption Center and Adoption Homestudy Agency of Colorado will co-sponsor an international adoption information seminar at 6 p.m. at Harmony Library|Free, registration required|4616 So. Shields St., 301-587-4400 x233|FORT COLLINS
Insects and spiders
M|Interactive slide presentation about insects and spiders at Smoky Hill Library from 7-8 p.m.|Free|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449, registration required|CENTENNIAL
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
Piano concert
TU|Molly Kaufmann will perform honky tonk, ragtime and blues at 3:30 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center|Free|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009 to RSVP
Senior Splash
TU|Seniors 50+ are invited to Pirates Cover for $5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with free samples of Cold Stone Creamery ice cream|$5|1225 W. Belleview, 303-762-2660|ENGLEWOOD
Golf Tournament
TU|Ranch Country Club will host the Third Annual Rally with The Ranch to benefit Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Registration begins at 7 a.m., shotgun start at 8:15 a.m.|$135|11887 Tejon Street, 303-466-8318|WESTMINSTER
Adoption Seminar
TU|Cradle of Hope Adoption Center and Adoption Homestudy Agency of Colorado will co-sponsor an international adoption information seminar at 6 p.m. at Grace Community Church|Free, registration required|7338 So. Alton Way #16K, 301-587-4400 x233|CENTENNIAL
Simplify your life
TU|Organizational consultant Rita Brownrigg discussed how to organize, de-clutter and more at 7 p.m. at Southglenn Library. Reservations required|Free|7500 So. University Blvd. #101, 303-221-3998|CENTENNIAL
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
Storytelling
W-TH|Storyteller Bobby Seigetsu-Avstreih will read “Rabbit Tales: Trickster Stories from Around the World” 10:30 Wednesday at South Branch Library, 15324 E. Hampden Circle and Thursday at 10 a.m. at Iliff Square Library, 2254 So. Peoria St. and Friday at at 10 a.m. at Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd. for ages 3 and up|Free|AURORA
Get Out More
W|REI will host the “Backpacker’s” 2006 Get Out More Tour at 7 p.m. with information on trip planning, outdoor gear, trail fitness, backcountry cooking and more|Free|1416 Platte St., 303-756-3100
Patriotic concert and ice cream social
W|Covenant Village of Colorado is hosting a concert and ice cream social at 7:15 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket|Free|9153 Yarrow St., 303-424-4828|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
“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
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
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
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
Boy Scouts
September 2006|Boy Scout Troop 337 in Broomfield is holding their 50th anniversary reunion. They are seeking former Scoutmasters, Eagle Scouts and anyone who had any involvement with the troop|troop337@comcast.net|BROOMFIELD
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
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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