Floral design classes
various times and dates|Emily Griffith Opportunity School classes: Beginning Floral Design with fresh flowers, $346, Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-noon, Sept. 28-Feb. 1, Thursdays 1-3:30 p.m., Sept. 28-Feb. 1; Wednesdays 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 27-Feb. 1; Floral Decorations with silk flowers, $173, Fridays 1-3:30 p.m. Sept. 1-Nov. 2, Mondays 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 18- Nov. 6; Advanced Floral Art Design with fresh flowers, $346, Fridays 9:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 15- Feb. 2, Thursdays 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 28-Feb. 1 |6300 No. Washington St., 720-423-4741 or 720-423-4948
Fund-raiser for animals
-October 12|Buy Dutch Gardens bulbs and help support the Denkai Animal Sanctuary. 50 percent of the proceeds to to help rescue homeless animals|$10-15|970-897-3122
Hospice volunteers needed
ongoing|Colorado Community Hospice needs compassionate, dependable individuals who could provide companionship to hospice patients. Training provided.|303-546-7921
Homework help
ongoing|Log on to arapahoelibraries.org where students grades 4-12 can get help from an experienced tutor from 3-10 p.m. Spanish speakers can get help from 3-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday|Free|303-798-2444
Volunteers needed
training session October 2006|Gateway Battered Women’s Services needs volunteers for a 26-hour training course beginning in October. Gateway provides services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence who reside in the city of Aurora and Arapahoe County. Bilingual skills are welcome|303-343-1856 for an application|AURORA
Artists needed
Gateway Battered Women’s Services needs a volunteer artist to design their 2006 Holiday Greeting card|303-343-1856|AURORA
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
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
THURSDAY
Astrology
TH-F|History and science of astrology will be discussed at the University of Colorado at Boulder Fiske Planetarium at 7:30 p.m. both days|$6 adults; $5 students, $3.50 children and seniors|303-492-5001|BOULDER
Dinosaurs
TH|”Dinosaurs of Colorado’s Past” from 6:30-8 p.m. for kids 6 and over at Majestic View Nature Center|$3|7030 Garrison, 720-898-7405|ARVADA
Sign Language for babies
October classes|Signing Smart play classes for 6 month-2-year old children|303-777-7078|METRO AREA
Red Hat Society
TH|The Blushing Beauties Red Hat Society will meet at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Club Denver Tech Center|Free|4901 So. Monaco, 303-796-8009 to RSVP
Japanese music and dance
TH|Junko Shigeta Ensemble will perform at Highlands Ranch Library at 6:30 p.m.|Free, registration required|9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
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 will perform at 3:30 p.m. at the Heritage Club Denver Tech Center|Free|4901 So. Monaco, 303-796-8009 to RSVP
Gem and Mineral show
F-SU|At the Denver Merchandise Mart Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.|$5 adults, $3 seniors and children|58th and I-25, 303-233-2516
Corn Maize
F-Oct. 31|Visit a 15 acre corn maize cut in the shape of the Colorado State Quarter. September hours Fridays 4-10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays noon-8 p.m., closed Monday-Thursdays|$9 12 and up, $7 ages 6-11, free under 5|7 miles south of Greeley or 22 miles north of Brighton on the west side of Hwy 85, 970-737-2129|LA SALLE
Antique maps
F-SA|Sixth Annual Rocky Mountain Antique Map Fair at the Denver Central Library Friday 5-8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with maps from the 16th-20th centuries. Prices range from $10-$10,000|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 303-680-3534
Speed dating
F|For single parent professionals ages 35-49 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center/Garrity’s Bar and Grill|7800 E. Tufts Ave., pre-register at Cupid.com/PreDating
Patti Labelle
F|Her first Live Gospel Concert at the Heritage Christian Center Mass Choir at 7 p.m.|$45 on the floor, $40 balcony, tickets in advance|9495 E. Florida Ave., 303-369-8514
Consignment sale event
F-SA|Children’s, teens and maternity clothing, toys and baby equipment and large furniture for sale at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday 1/2 price 1-4 p.m.|Free admission|23rd and York St., 303-884-9198
Corn Maze
F-Oct. 31|7th Annual Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield|8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd., 720-865-3537|LITTLETON
Bartender Challenge
-November 30|4th Annual Bud Light MS U.G.L.Y. Bartender Challenge (Understanding Generous Loveable You) to benefit the Western Slope MS office. Establishments can nominate a bartender for the title. Various fund-raising events include pool tournaments, celebrity bartending, golf tournaments |970-256-4656 for more information|WESTERN SLOPE
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
Thomas the Tank Engine
SA-SU and Sept. 22-24|Come Ride the Rails Tour 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Colorado Railroad Museum. 25-minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and an opportunity to meet and take a photo with Sir Topham Hatt”|$16|17155 W. 44th Ave., 800-365-6263 or crrm.org|GOLDEN
Hazardous waste cleanup
SA|Bring leftover paint, household cleaners, pesticides, automotive products and other hazardous waste to Aurora Central Facilities from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.|Free|13645 E. Ellsworth Ave., 303-739-7372|AURORA
Lawn fertilizing
SA|Learn how to keep your lawn green and healthy from 9:30-11 a.m. at Kuiper Xeriscape Garden|Free|14201 E. Hampden, 303-427-6013|AURORA
Japanese Picture Painting
SA|from 10 a.m.-noon at Tagawa Gardens. Bring a #3, #4 or #6 tapered (pointy) brush|$12|7711 So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722|AURORA
Language of Flowers
SA|”Victoria Secrets – The Language of Flowers” from 1-2 p.m.|7711 So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722|AURORA
Pruning
SA|Preparing your landscape for winter from 10-11:30 at Echter’s Garden Center|Free|5150 Garrison St., 303-424-7979|WHEAT RIDGE
Herbs
SA|Culinary and medicinal uses for herbs at 10 a.m. at Paulino Gardens|Free|6300 N. Broadway, 303-429-8062 to sign up
Family Fun Day
SA|At the Urban Farm from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Families can come and meet farm animals of all kinds, pony rides, pony-cart rides available|$5|10200 Smith Rd., 303-307-9332 x3
Orchids
SA|Orchid growing class at 11 a.m.at Fantasy Orchids|Free|830 W. Cherry St., 303-666-5432|LOUISVILLE
Ballroom dancing
SA|Lone Tree Recreation Center Ballroom is hosting ballroom dancing to the music of the Windjammers, 18-piece orchestra from 6:30-9:30 p.m.|$10, $8 district rate|10249 Ridgegate Circle, 303-708-3513|LONE TREE
Family fishing event
SA|Environmental Learning for Kids third annual Cast A Line Fishing Event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lake Lehow in Waterton Canyon|$15, $50 family of four, includes lunch, fishing lessons and other science activities|C-470 to So. Wadsworth, south 4.5 miles past Chatfield State Park, turn left on Waterton Rd. take the second left into the parking lot, proceed to the rear to the open green gate and follow the signs, 303-291-7503|LITTLETON
Festival International
SA|Celebrate a world of cultures in music, dance and arts and crafts from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Fletcher Plaza|Free admission|9898 E. Colfax Ave., 303-361-6169|AURORA
5K Memory Walk
SA|To benefit the Alzheimer’s Association in City Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m.|Free|Directly west of the Museum of Nature and Science. The Walk goes around City Park lake, coloradomemorywalk.org
Celebrate Eldorado
SA|Commemorating rock climbing at Eldorado Canyon State Park with hikes, trail clean-up, raptor presentation, intro to rock climbing and more. Whole day of events 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.|Free, but pre-register for some events|303-494-3943|ELDORADO SPRINGS
Fall Birding Festival
SA|At Barr Lake State Park from 7 a.m.-1 p.m.|$2 per person or $5 per vehicle|13401 Picadilly Rd., 303-659-6005|BRIGHTON
Golf Tournament
SA|Prosperity for Our Future Golf Tournament at Apple Tree Golf Course. 4-person Scramble, 18 holes|$100 per person|fountainpd.com|FOUNTAIN
Free bash
SA|Hawaii-an-themed event with food, swimming, music, limbo contest and more from 6-10 p.m. for ages 10-15 at Sheridan Recreation Center. Bring your school ID|Free|3325 W. Oxford Ave., 303-761-2241|SHERIDAN
Composting
SA|Neighborhood Compost seminar at Rosedale Community Garden in the Harvard Gulch neighborhood|Free|2332 So. Sherman St., 720-865-6815
Hollywood Success Formula Seminar
SA|With Michael David Jensen from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities|$60|6907 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-629-3072|ARVADA
Harvest Farm Maze
-Nov. 19|Open daily 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Harvest Farm with hay rides, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, fishing pond, food and more|4240 East County Rd. 66 (Exit 278 on I-25),HarvestFarm.net, 303-313-2415|
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
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 -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
Pain free gardening
SU|Learn tips to save your back and joints while gardening from 1-2 p.m. at Tagawa Gardens|7711 So. Parker Rd., 303-690-4722|AURORA
Suicide Prevention Walk
SU|”Out of Darkness” three-mile walk beginning with registration at 9 a.m around Sloan Lake Park. Participants are encouraged to raise at least $150 for the cause|4700 W. Byron Place, outofdarkness.org
Vail home tour
SU|Vail Mountain School Home Tour with seven spectacular homes between 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|$40 per person, $30 seniors, includes catered lunch|I-70, exit 176 and follow posted sign, 970-476-3850 |VAIL
Japanese papermaking
SU|At Denver Botanic Gardens. Advance reservations required|Free event|1005 York St., 303-534-1550
Aurora Kids Idol
SU|noon-4 p.m. at Fletcher Plaza. Open to all kids in the metro are who what to showcase their amazing talents. Fill out the registration form in advance at gunslingerent.com/aurorakidsidol|Free|9800 E. Colfax Ave., 720-404-5973|AURORA
MONDAY
Alternative healing open house
M|Introductory evening on alternative methods for healing at Celebration Store Community Room from 6:30-8 p.m.|Free|2209 W. Colorado Ave., 719-231-5715|COLORADO SPRINGS
Free Day
M|Colorado residents admitted free at Denver Botanic Gardens from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|Free|1005 York St., 720-865-3500
Brown Baggin’
M|”Brown Baggin’ It With Style: How to Fix Healthy, Nutritious Brown Bag Lunches for You, Your Kids and Your Family” at Vitamin Cottage Events Center. Registration deadline Sept. 17|12612 W. Alameda Parkway, 303-860-0660|LAKEWOOD
Golf Tournament
M|Rowan Tree Foundation hosting First Annual Golf Classic ad Charity Auction to raise money for the Child Loss Memorial Project at the Pinery Country Club beginning at 8:15 a.m.|6900 E. Pinery Parkway, 303-378-4300|PARKER
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
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
Wildlife of Colorado
TU|”Deer, Elk, and Moose of Colorado” from 7-8:30 p.m. for ages 6 and up at Majestic View Nature Center|Free|7030 Garrison St., 720-898-7405|ARVADA
Drum-off competition
TU|Preliminaries Sept. 19, 26 and Oct.3. Final competition Oct. 10 at Guitar Center locations in Denver, Arvada and Englewood|Free|1585 So. Colorado Blvd, 8601 Sheridan Blvd. Suite G and 9647 E. County Line Rd., 310-578-7050|DENVER, ARVADA, ENGLEWOOD
Lecture series
TU|”Cloisters Connecting: Catholic Nuns and Women Prisoners in the American West” at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Colorado Historical Society|$60 for the whole eight-part series (this is the first lecture), single tickets $8.50|1300 Broadway, 303-866-4686 to register
8 Minute Dating
TU|For ages 40-54 at Amante Italian Coffeehouse, North Broadway location. pre-registration required at 8minutedating.com|720-536-5921|BOULDER
Volunteer tutors
TU|Learning Source for Adults and Families is hosting orientation training sessions Sept. 19 and 21 for tutors of reading, math and English. No prior teaching experience required.|Free|303-922-4683
Square Dance lessons
TU|Belles and Beaux square dance club offering new dancer lessons at Hatzis Hall from 7:30-9:30 p.m.|$5 per person, first lesson is free|952 Moss St., 303-469-3646|GOLDEN
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
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
Shambhala Warrior Path
W-Nov. 1|With Cynthia Kneen at Boulder Shambhala Center from 7-9 p.m.|$140, register at the door|1345 Spruce St., cynthiakneen.com|BOULDER
Job Search Strategies
W|”Writing a Results-Oriented Resume” 9:30 a.m. at Highlands Ranch Library|Free|9292 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Free theater tickets
W|First come-first served tickets for “Living Out” at Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets released at 4:30 p.m., play begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Space Theatre|Free|Speer & Arapahoe, denvercenter.org
Model railroading
W-Oct. 18|Wednesday sessions for model railroad enthusiasts aged 10 and up are invited to attend session on learning to set up up track and scenery from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Buck Community Recreation Center|$30, $26 district rate|2004 W. Powers Ave., 303-347-5999 |CENTENNIAL
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
Mothers’ Group
ongoing|”Mothers & More” is looking for mothers to join group with monthly meetings, book club, playgroups, field trips and more|$45 per year|303-518-0068 or mothersandmore.org
“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.|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 1923 to 1959 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
VOLUNTEERS
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
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
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 be 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
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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