Disaster response volunteers
ongoing|American Red Cross is seeking 25 volunteers for disaster relief work in Denver, Aurora and Adams County to work on Disaster Action Teams (DAT). Training provided|303-607-4759 or 303-607-4757
Teens who write
ongoing|Arapahoe Library District’s Teens Online Newsletter is looking for teens who would like to write reviews of books, movies, music and video games. Also seeking stories, poems, stories about current events and more.|Submit stories to teens@ald.lib.co.us|303-693-7449
School supply drive
-August 15|Needy teens and children in Denver and the surrounding area seeking school supplies to begin the school year. Parent Pathways.org carries a complete list of needed supplies. Items can be dropped off at 6795 E. Tennessee Ave., Suite 600 or 96 So. Zuni St.|303-321-6363 x218
Biodiesel meet
First Saturday of every month|Mercury Cafe hosts an ongoing meeting to teach people how easy it is to run a diesel car with biodisel|Free|2199 California St., 303-294-9258
Colorado Governor’s residence
Tuesdays in August|Colorado Governor’s residence at the Boettcher Mansion is open for tours every Tuesday in August from 1-3 p.m.|Free|400 E. Eighth Ave., 303-866-3682
Art supplies
– Sept. 30|Colorado Alliance for Arts Education is seeking donations of art supplies for the 2006 MAGIC Arts Supply Drive. Donations accepted at any Wild Oats Market through Sept. 30|303-778-9374
Reserve the bandstand
Castle Rock Community Bandstand can be booked for performances, art exhibits and other forms of cultural entertainment on any weekend for free.|100 South Wilcox, 303-688-7735|CASTLE ROCK
Grant applications accepted
deadline August 31|Colorado Garden Show Inc. accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations and government agencies wanting to spruce up their communities |303-932-8100 or jim@gardeningcolorado.com
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
Junior Ranger Program
Saturdays -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
THURSDAY
Current events discussion
TH|Topic of discussion will be Kofi Annan of Ghana, Secretary-General of the United Nations at 10 a.m. at the Lodge at Balfour|Free|1331 Hecla Dr., 303-926-3006|LOUISVILLE
Family classes
TH|Family educational classes August-October for families and caregivers of adults, adolescents and children diagnosed with a brain disorder.|Free|303-697-6808 or 303-515-1289 or 303-321-3104 or namicolorado.org for class times, dates and locations
Red Hat Society
TH|Blushing Beauties chapter will meet at 2 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center|Free, but RSVP|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009
Women’s luncheon
TH|Denver Northwest Suburban Women’s Connection will meet at Copperfields Events Chateau from 10-11:30 a.m. with a speaker, music, fashion show and luncheon |$14|4901 Marshall St., 303-233-9655 to make reservations|WHEAT RIDGE
Learn to knit
THs in August|Four-part class to introduce beginners to the art of knitting begins from 2-3 p.m. at Koelbel Library. Also Aug. 17 from 2-3 p.m., Aug. 24 from 2-3 p.m. Students should bring size 10 1/2 |Free, but reservations are required|5955 So. Holly St., 303-220-7704|CENTENNIAL
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
TH|Stuart Simon will perform at 3:30 p.m. at at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center|Free, but RSVP|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009
Outdoor concert
F|Denver Municipal Band Concert Band will perform with fireworks at Western Welcome Week at 7:30 p.m. in Sterne Park|Free|5800 So. Spotswood St., 303-322-8608|LITTLETON
Park improvement volunteers needed
F-SA|Starbucks has donated funds and Starbucks employees have volunteered to help other volunteers to make-over Garfield Lake Park. Volunteers needed to help repave the basketball court, plant trees, add distance markers to the walking path and help introduce a recycling program. Volunteers registration begins at 8 a.m. Saturday at noon there will be a ribbon cutting on the new-improved park and a community luncheon|Free|So. Lowell and W. Mississippi, 303-331-4061 to volunteer
South High School reunion
F-SA|60th reunion cocktail party and buffet on Aug. 11 and a coffee at the high school on Saturday. They are seeking more Class of 1946 members|303-526-1495
Firefighter Combat Challenge
F-SA|2-300 firefighters, male and female from around the world, will participate in fire-related tasks in full bunker gear at the Westminster Promenade, Friday 5-9 p.m. and Saturday from noon-10 p.m. |Free|U.S. 36 and Church Ranch Blvd.|WESTMINSTER
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
School safety fair
SA|One-day family festival focusing on child safety, health and education from noon-5 p.m. at the Denver Merchandise Mart|Free|58th and I-25, 602-279-4669 x127
Garden open house
SA|Community Garden Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gardeners’ will bring a favorite dish made with items grown in their plot of the community garden. Door prizes, refreshments, corn-on-the-cob and gardening advice.|Free|57th and Garrison|ARVADA
Bead show
SA-13|Fairplay Bead Swap and Show from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days with demonstrations, contests, spaghetti dinner, open torch for you to try making your own bead, wine and cheese party and auction – all on Front St.|Free, except for Saturday night activities, $5|719-836-2698|FAIRPLAY
City garden tour
SA|Guided tour of the city’s gardens in the Northwest Denver area 9 a.m.-noon in such parks as Sloan’s Lake Park, Inspiration Point, Berkeley Park, Rocky Mountain Lake Park, Viking Park, Centennial Gardens, Confluence Park, Shoemaker Plaza and Commons Park|$15 adults, $7 seniors and youth 5-12|720-913-0700 to register
Denver Garden Railway Society
SA-SU|Brings their G gauge trains to show how you too can set up your trains in your garden from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. both days at Tagawa Gardens|Free|7711 So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722|AURORA
Growing lucky bamboo
SA|from 10-11 a.m. at Tagawa Gardens|Free|7711 So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722|AURORA
Planting late-blooming perennials
SA|from 1-2 p.m. at Tagawa Gardens|Free|7711 So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722|AURORA
Learn to compost
SA|From 9-11 a.m. at Gove Community Garden|Free|13th Ave. and Colorado Blvd., 720-865-6810
Water Blossom Festival
SA|Hosted by the Colorado Water Garden Society from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Denver Botanic Gardens |Free, with admission to the Gardens|1005 York St., 303-843-9619, colowatergardensociety.org
Grand Junction High School
SA|”Picnic in the Park” to reunite alumni, teachers and friends. Bring your own lunch, lawn chairs, old photographs and stories|Free|970-242-4166 |GRAND JUNCTION
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
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
Anger Management
ongoing Saturdays|For anger management of road rage. Classes available for adults and teens. Maybe used for court requirements. Classes meet Saturday mornings|303-504-6188 to register
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
Denver Taiko
SU|Japanese drum performance from 2-2:30 p.m. at Tagawa Gardens|Free|7711 So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722|AURORA
Outdoor concert
SU|Denver Municipal Band’s Jazz Band will perform at 1 p.m. in the Main Street Gazebo|Free|Main St., 303-322-8608|PARKER
Outdoor concert
SU|Denver Municipal Band’s Concert Band will play at 7:30 p.m. at Washington Park, preceded by the Colorado Honor Band at 6 p.m.|Free|Downing and Louisiana, 303-322-8608
History Express!!
SU|Children’s program at Colorado History Museum “Ancient Ones.” Explore the culture of the ancient puebloans 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. |Free for children 12 and under, adults $7|1300 Broadway, 303-866-3682
Douglas County Fair
SU|Free day at the fair beginning with church services at 7:30 a.m., free breakfast at 8 a.m., rodeo, ice cream social, carnival, barrel race and more|Free|500 Fairgrounds Dr., one mile east of Interstate 25 at Castle Rock, exit 181, 303-660-7347
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Dog Fair
SU|Vaccinations, micro-chip clinic, shot clinic, dog wash, dog caricatures and portraits, raffle, free goodie bags, frisbees and more from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bill Goodspeed Happy Trails Dog Park|Free|Just souther of 104th Ave. on Irma Drive, 303-280-1001|NORTHGLENN
How to self-publish
SU|Always wanted to write a book, here’s the how to of getting it published from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Denver Central Library|Free|10 West Fourteenth Ave. Parkway, 720-865-2044
MONDAY
Buffalo Bill on stage
M|Bill Mooney will perform a one-man production of “Tonight! Buffalo Bill!” at Chautauqua Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.|$10 at the door, $7 Chautauqua members|Baseline Rd. and Ninth St., 303-492-4007|BOULDER
Free day at Botanic Gardens
M|From 9 a.m.-8 p.m. to Denver residents|Free|1005 York St., 720-865-3500
Golf Tourney
M|Tom Arganese, M.D. Memorial Golf Tournament begins at 6:30 a.m. with registration at Inverness Hotel and Conference Center in support of the Limb Preservation Foundation|$225|200 Inverness Drive West, 303-217-0998|ENGLEWOOD
Charity Golf Tournament
M|”Fore Our Kids” at Murphy Creek Golf Course begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start|$95|303-617-2300|AURORA
Self-Defense for Girls
M and Wednesday|Self-defense for girls 9-12 through Rape Assistance and Awareness Program from 6-7:30 both dates for a total of three hours at Carpenter Recreation Center|$20|11151 Colorado Blvd., pre-registration required 720-977-5916|THORNTON
Golf Tournament
M|Mulligans for Mutts to benefit Table Mountain Animal Center with 9:30 a.m. shotgun start at Rolling Hill Country Club|$195|15707 W. 26th Avenue, 202-278-7575 x102|GOLDEN
Beginning knitting
M and August 21 21|Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. at Gates Conference Room of the Denver Central Library|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-2044
Buddhism
Ms|Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center presents a series of classes about Buddhist teachings and practice every Monday at 7 p.m.|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
Harmonica convention
TU-SA|43rd International Convention of the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica at Renaissance Denver Hotel. Children’s hour to learn the harmonica begins at 9:30 a.m. Friday with children learning from the best. After an hour’s instruction the children will serenade hotel guests|3801 Quebec St., 303-973-5418
Education and our future
TU|Gully Stanford will speak on “The Promises and Pitfalls of P20” at 7:30 p.m. at the Aurora Fox|9900 E. Colfax Ave., 303-739-6617|AURORA
8 minute dating
TU|For ages 40-54 at Foundry Billiards Club. Pre-registration required|juliette@8minutedating.com
Water gardening
TU|Lakewood Garden Club 6:30-8:30 p.m. at a private home|Free|303-233-0836|Lakewood
Intermediate knitting
TU and August 15, 22|Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Gates Conference Center of the Denver Central Library|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-2044
War exhibit
-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
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
Digital photography
W|Take your photography to the next level from 6:30-8 p.m. at Smoky Hill Library|Free|5430 So. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449|CENTENNIAL
Food Choices for Diabetics
W|At 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center|Free|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009 to RSVP
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
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
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
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
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Art Academy Camps and Workshops
High School students|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
Antique appraisers needed
for September 30 event|Volunteers appraisers, collectors and antique dealers are invited to share their valuation expertise about local residents’ antiques and collectibles at a September 30 event “What’s in your Attic?” at the Philip S. Miller Library|100 So. Wilcox St., 303-688-7700|CASTLE ROCK
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 |For Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)for Voices for Children, organization which provides direct services to abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties|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
Volunteer Victim Advocates needed
Volunteers needed to work directly with crime victims, offering support and access to resources during a critical stage of trauma. Serves residents of Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Golden, Mountain View, Lakeside and the Colorado School of Mines. Must be 21 years of age or older, submit to a background check and attend 40 hours of training. Applications being accepted for Sept. 2006 training|303-202-2196
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
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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