Artists requested
Deadline November 1|Highlands Ranch Library seeking artists who wish to exhibit at the library in 2007. Electronic portfolios accepted, also slides may be sent.|artist_submission@dclibraries.org|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Colorado Master Gardener Program
due Nov. 1|Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Master Gardener programs in many Colorado counties are accepting application for classes that start in January. 11 weeks of training.|Fee for materials|ext.colorstate.edu to receive application form
THURSDAY
Puttin on the Max
TH|Mexican Fiesta Oct. 14. RSVP TODAY for fund-raiser for MaxFund beginning at 5:30 p.m. with cash bar, silent auction dinner and raffle at Four Points by Sheraton Denver Southeast. Fiesta dress requested|$87.50|6363 E. Hampden, 303-595-4917
Science discussion
TH|Abraham-Hicks Discussion Group: The Science of Deliberate Creation. Weekly meeting to talk about the work of Esther Hicks (Abraham) 7-8:30 p.m.|Free|Call for location, 303-939-8832|BOULDER
Denver Film Festival seeks volunteers
TH|For everything from driving filmmakers to taking tickets and more from November 9-19. Need to attend one orientation meeting Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. or Saturday Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. at Starz FilmCenter at the Tivoli (9th and Auraria Parkway)|apply online at denverfilm.org
Snow squad
through the winter|Littleton volunteers needed to provide snow removal for city residents who are physically unable to shovel their sidewalks themselves|303-795-3778|LITTLETON
Women’s group
TH|Denver Northwest Suburban Women’s Connection brunch 10-11:30 a.m. with Kim Christiansen talking on breast cancer awareness at Copperfields Events Chateau |$13|4901 Marshall St., 303-233-9655 or 303-466-5619 to make your reservation|WHEAT RIDGE
Golf Tournament
TH|Put a Little Wildlife in a Child’s Life Celebrity Golf Tournament 11 a.m.-dinner at Green Valley Ranch Golf Course|$125|303-291-7554 or elkkids.org to register
Buddhism
TH|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
“Thursdays at 2”
TH|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
Women’s meeting
TH|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
FRIDAY
Oktoberfest
F-SA|Music, German beer, German wine, German pretzels, bratwurst eating contest and fun for the kids. Friday evening fun and Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.|Free admission|downtown|CARBONDALE
Home show
F-SU|Northern Colorado Fall Home and Remodeling Show Friday noon-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Ranch, First National Bank Exhibition Hall|Free|5280 Arena Circle, 970-669-4003|LOVELAND
Rocky Hernandez
F|Entertainer Rocky Hernandez at Heritage Club DTC at 3:30 p.m.|Free|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009 for reservations
Meditation
F-SA|Susan Aoishyan, Movement Instructor with “Embodiment and Meditation” at Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center Friday 7-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|$20 Friday only, $65 for whole program|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Lecture
F|Swiss Jungian Analyst, Irene Gerber will speak on Goethe’s “Faust” at 7 p.m. at First Divine Science Church|$12 for non-members|14th and Williams, 303-871-7335
Worst Date Survivors’ Benefit Event
F|To benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado 6 p.m.-midnight at Crystal Rose with cash bar, appetizer buffet, silent auction, raffle, singles mixer, DJ and dancing|$45|9755 E. Hampden Ave., carolynferber.com to purchase tickets
Ghost Tours
F-SA|Fridays and Saturdays -Oct. 28 Take a ghost tour through Estes Park in wagons pulled by Belgium horses. Optional is a dinner at Lake Shore Lodge |Tour $20 add dinner for $15 per person, overnight stay packages available|970-577-5367 reservations required|ESTES PARK
SATURDAY
Disc Golf
SA-SU|Johnny Roberts Memorial Disc Golf event at Memorial Park and Bird’s Nest Disc Park|303-668-0839, milehighdiscgolf.org|ARVADA
“Let’s Make History”
SA|Children’s program “Early Denver and School Days” what it was like to attend school 100 years ago at Colorado History Museum 11 a.m.-3 p.m.|Free for kids 12 and under|1300 Broadway, 303-866-4686
Quilt Sale
SA|At Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian Home 10 a.m.-2 p.m.to benefit abused and neglected children|29th and Tennyson, 720-855-3317
Used book sale
SA-15|Highlands Ranch Library Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m.|Free admission|92929 Ridgeline Blvd., 303-791-7703|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Alzheimers’
SA|”Getting Started: When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer’s” discussion 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church|$15|3350 E. White Bay Drive, 303-813-1669, registration required|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Earth science class
SA|”Field Studies in Paleontology: Exploring the Shelf Road: from Cripple Creek to Garden Park” starting in Cripple Creek a field-oriented class with dinosaur sites in Garden Park|$69 (plus an additional $30 is credit is wanted from Colorado School of Mines)|719-689-3514|CRIPPLE CREEK
Composting
SA|Learn to compost at Denver Urban Gardens’ Gove Community Garden from 9-11 a.m.|Free|13th and Colorado Blvd., 720-865-6810
Orchids
SA|Beginners orchid hands-on class at 10 a.m. at Paulino Gardens|$20|6300 N. Broadway, 303-429-8062
Masquerade Ball
SA|Wild Goose Masquerade Ball with the Mostly Strauss Orchestra at the CSU Student Center Ballroom from 8-11:30 p.m.|$25|970-491-4849|FORT COLLINS
Benefit Run/Walk
SA|Help erase homelessness in Denver at the 1st Annual Run/Walk/Fun Walk to benefit Senior Support Services at Sloan’s Lake beginning at 8 a..m.|$25 adults ($30 on race day)|17th Ave. and Sheridan Blvd., eracelessness.org
Art welding
SA-SU|La Veta School of the Arts 9 a.m.-4 p.m. is sponsoring an arc welding class with sculptor Jim Fowler|$150, lab fee $20|105 W. Ryus, 719-742-5193|LA VETA
Digital photography
SA|Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to learn about digital photography from 10-11 a.m. at Southglenn Library|Free|7500 So. University, #101, 303-221-3998, registration is required|CENTENNIAL
Booklover’s Ball
SA|Alice-in-Wonderland themed ball at Denver Central Library. 6:30 p.m. cocktails, music and hors d’oeuvres, 8p.m.-midnight dinner and dancing|$195, $125 35 and under|10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-1111
Horses
SA|Basics of Buying a Horse 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. at Barnes Ranch. No horses, no riding|$59|13751 E. Cherry Creek Rd., 303-646-9855, horsebasics.net|LARKSPUR
Pet parade costume contest
SA|Fright Fest Pet Parade Costume Contest for cats and dogs at Six Flags Elitch Gardens’ to benefit Dumb Friends League beginning at noon. Parade at 1 p.m.|$20, includes park admission|200 Elitch Circle, 303-595-4386, sixflags.com
Scary stories
SA|Scary Halloween stories by candlelight at Gully Homestead. 6:30-7:20 p.m. for younger children, 7:30-8:20 p.m. for older children|$5 Aurora residents, $7 non-residents|200 So. Chambers Rd., 303-739-6666 to register|AURORA
Pumpkin Festival
weekends through October|maze, marshmallow roasting, bobbing for apples, jumping castle, horseshoe pitching, basketball, pumpkin patch and more at Ellis Ranch|$7 adults, $5 children, senior discount|2331 Waterdale Dr., 970-593-9570|LOVELAND
Anger Management
SA|For anger management of road rage. Classes available for adults and teens. Maybe used for court requirements. |303-504-6188 to register
Beginning Spanish
SA|Children grades 1-5 can learn beginning Spanish with Ana Maria Paez, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Reservations required. |Free|Castlewood Library, 6739 So. Uinta St., 303-771-3197|CENTENNIAL
Coffee house for teens
SA|Santiago Episcopal Church has opened The Coffee House at the Living Room, 7-10 p.m.|Free admission|422 E. Simpson St., 303-518-2446|LAFAYETTE
Falun Gong
SA|Try this peaceful, graceful exercise every Saturday morning at Washington Park|Free|between University and Virginia, 720-344-8573
SUNDAY
“Twenty Things Adoptive Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew”
3rd Sunday of each month|At St. Andrew United Methodist Church from 6:30-8 p.m.|3350 E. White Bay Drive, 303-794-2683|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Horses
SU|Basics of Owning a Horse 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. at Barnes Ranch. No horses, no riding. Bring a sack lunch|$59|13751 E. Cherry Creek Rd., 303-646-9855, horsebasics.net|LARKSPUR
Pumpkin patch
SU-Oct. 30|more than 1,000 pumpkins at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church. Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sundays|11500 W. 20th Ave., 303-238-2482|LAKEWOOD
Fund-raising gala
SU|”Art from Ashes” with Wendy Woo, Bataan and Chris Ransick with music, wine tasting, silent auction, and poetry at the Oriental Theater beginning at 6:30 p.m.|$50|4335 W. 44th Ave., 303-837-1550
Alpacas
SU|Get up close and personal at Parker Library from 1-4 p.m.|Free|10851 So. Crossroads Dr., 303-841-3503|PARKER
Pet fund-raiser
SU|Taos artists Ed Sandoval and Ann Huston and Highlands Garden are teaming up to raise funds for PAALS for Life, a sanctuary for abandoned and senior animals at Highlands Garden Cafe beginning at 5:30 p.m.|$65, includes dinner, wine and mingling with the artists|3927 W. 32nd Ave., 303-688-9537
MONDAY
Free day
M|Denver Botanic Gardens for Colorado residents|Free|1005 York St., 720-865-3500
Marriage discussion
M|Dr. Howard Markman speaking on “The Changing American Family” at Brandeis University National Women’s Committee at 6:30 p.m.|$10|2552 E. Alameda,303-394-3732 for reservations
Christian Mysticism
Ms in October|”Flame of Love: Mysticism and the Spirit” Mondays in October with Dr. Albert Hernandez from 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church|Free|3350 E. Bay Dr. (9300 So. University), 303-794-2683|HIGHLANDS RANCH
Art therapy and chair yoga
M|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
Beading Group
M|Beginners to experienced welcome. Meet at Old Possum Bookstore 6 p.m. Monday.|119th and Teller, 303-439-2017 for more information|BROOMFIELD
Buddhism
M|Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center presents a series of classes about Buddhist teachings and practice, 7 p.m.|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Citizenship classes
M|Throughout the year at Boulder Public Library.|Free|1000 Canyon Blvd., 303-441-3100|BOULDER
Crochet
M|Learn to crochet or just come and crochet with like-minded people at the Denver Central Library from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring a skein of yarn and a “J” hook|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-1206
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-TH|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
Junior Jazzercise
M & SA|Dance music and fitness for boys and girls, 9:30 a.m. Mondays for ages 2-4 years and 10:15 a.m. Saturdays for ages 4-10.|The Jazzercise Center, 2538 S. Colorado Blvd., 720-771-0977
Metaphysics
M, W, TH|Workshops on self-hypnosis, meditation, dream interpretation, and more with Rev. Jeannie Robberson meets the last week of every month. Monday at 6:30 p.m., Meditation, $25; Wednesday. 6:30 p.m., Dream Interpretation, $50; Thursday 6:30 p.m., Self-hypnosis, $80. |Inner Journey Metaphysical Center, 4920 So. Grant St., 303-761-9934|ENGLEWOOD
TUESDAY
Parenting seminars
TU|Is your infant or toddler keeping you up at night? Learn more 7-8:30 p.m. at Marriot Denver South at Park Meadows|10345 Park Meadows Drive., 303-864-KIDS, pre-registration required|LITTLETON
Reining Championships
TU-SU|International Federation World Masters of Reining Championships and the Western Internaitonal Reining Festival at the National Western Complex|4655 Humboldt St., 866-464-2626
“Unexpected West”
TU|”Pilgrims of the Vertical: Climbing and Nature in the Western Mountains” at the Colorado Histroy Museum at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.|$8.50, $7.50 for members|1300 Broadway, 303-866-4686 to RSVP
Ski Expo
TU|Exhibits by Colorado ski resorts with information on ski packages, cards, lift tickets and more from 6-9 p.m. at Four Points Sheraton|I-25 nad Hampden, 303-988-1562
Photoshop class
TU|Lecture on Photoshop and Lightroom beta at Art Institute of Colorado from 10 a.m.-nnoon and 2-4 p.m.|Free|1200 Lincoln, 10th floor, 303-824-4901
Ashtanga Yoga
TUs and THs|Ongoing classes with Katherine Kaufman Tuesdays 5:30-6:45 p.m. and Thursdays 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center|$13|1345 Spruce St., 303-444-0190|BOULDER
Balance Class for Seniors
TU|For seniors to improve their balance.|$55 ($45 district rate)|Buck Recreation Center , 2004 W. Powers Ave. 303-730-4610|CENTENNIAL
Beginning knitting
TU|”Knit One, Purl Two” knitting class, 6:30-8 p.m. at |free|Denver Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway
Men for Sobriety
TU|Men for Sobriety, Boulder meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. |Eternal Savior Lutheran Church, 2688 North Park Drive (SE corner of 95th and Arapahoe), 215-536-8026|LAFAYETTE
WEDNESDAY
Gold Prospectors of the Rockies
W|Meet the thrid Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Lloyd G., Clements Community Center|Free|1580 Yarrow St., GoldProspectorsOfTheRockies.com|LAKEWOOD
Praise for Pets
W|Awards ceremony that honor incredible animals at PPA Event Center from 5:30-8 p.m. with food, silent auction and more|2105 Decatur St., 303-318-0447 to purchase tickets
Autism
W|”The Power of Language” from 7-8:30 p.m. at Imagine! RSVP by Oct. 16|1400 Dixon Rd., 720-272-8231|LAFAYETTE
Avalanche safety
W|7-10 p.m. at Winter Park Pub|Free|US Hwy 40, berthoudpass.org|WINTER PARK
Classes in English
W|Classes in English and Citizenship will be taught at McLain Community High School. Registration October 18 at Belmar Center and October 19 at McLain and Arvada Middle School|13600 W. 2nd Place, 303-982-7488|LAKEWOOD
Baby sign language
W|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
Community Knitting
W|11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Martin Luther Jr. Library|Free|9898 E. Colfax Ave., 303-739-1940|AURORA
Guided hikes
W|6:30-9 p.m., Wednesday at the North Cheyenne Cañon Park. Bring raingear, water, flashlight and your hiking boots. Reservations are recommended.|Free|2120 So. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., 719-578-6146|COLORADO SPRINGS
Parenting class for dads
W|Single Dads Resource Center offers free parenting classes focused on single fathers, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday. |Free|Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6322 So. Lakeview St., 720-298-2021 to register|LITTLETON
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
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
AskColorado
A free, 24/7 online information and reference service provided by Colorado libraries|Free|DouglasCountyLibraries.org
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
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
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
Books needed
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
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
Donate Your Used Vehicle
Limb Preservation Foundation is a member of Community Health Charities of Colorado which conducts workplace giving campaigns.|303-758-0069
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
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
Exchange Students
STS Foundation is seeking host families for international exchange students.|800-522-4678
Financial aid
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
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
Free Divorce Clinic
For low-income Jefferson County residents to modify or enforce their original divorce order.303-837-1313 |AURORA
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
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
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
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
Homework help
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
“Hudson Explorers Program”
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
Interfaith couples
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
Local artists
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
Local musicians
Douglas County Libraries looking for local musicians to perform at library events. ||303-688-7640 or awalker@dclibraries.org|DOUGLAS COUNTY
Low Vision support group
Low Vision Support Group meets the third Friday of each month, 3 p.m.|Free|The Lodge at Balfour, 1331 Hecla Dr., 303-926-3006|LOUISVILLE
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
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
Mothers’ Group
“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
Professional clothes
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
Radiation testing
Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment is testing well water of residents living within the county|303-271-5714
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
Scrapbooking for Charity
Sticker Planet announces a nationwide Charity Crop Challenge to fight Lou Gehrig’s Disease for additional info please check website|stickerplanet.com
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 |BOULDER
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
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
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
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
Teens who write
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
Tenors wanted
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
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
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
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
Fund-raiser for animals
-OCT. 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
Model railroading
-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
Corn Maize
-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
Corn Maze
-OCT. 31|7th Annual Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield|8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd., 720-865-3537|LITTLETON
Sign Language for babies
-OCT.|Signing Smart play classes for 6 month-2-year old children|303-777-7078|METRO AREA
Bartender Challenge
-NOV. 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
VOLUNTEERS
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
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
Artists needed
Gateway Battered Women’s Services needs a volunteer artist to design their 2006 Holiday Greeting card|303-343-1856|AURORA
Bright Beginnings
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
Canine volunteers
Volunteers needed to bring their well-behaved dogs to Porter Adventist Hospital to visit patients|Free|303-778-5693
CASA Volunteers needed
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
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
Denver Botanic Gardens
Seeks volunteers to teach elementary school students about plants. |720-865-3560
Disaster response volunteers
[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 303-607-4757Foreign exchange volunteers
Aspire International is seeking individuals who would like to act as an area rep with foreign exchange students. Reps would try to help place students with different employers throughout Colorado October – January|949-497-3310 x240
Habitat for Humanity
Seeks volunteers 16 and older. No skills necessary|303-534-2929, ext. 136, habitatmetrodenver.org
Hospice volunteers needed
Colorado Community Hospice needs compassionate, dependable individuals who could provide companionship to hospice patients. Training provided.|303-546-7921
Hospice Volunteers Needed
Life Source Hospice needs volunteers. Only 2 hours a week would make a difference.|Free|Metro Denver area, 303-267-3718
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
Library volunteers needed
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
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
Pet volunteers
Porter Adventist Hospital is looking volunteers to bring their well-behaved dogs into the hospital to visit patients|2525 So. Downing St., 303-778-5693
Project Angel Heart
Has several openings for volunteers in Randy’s Kitchen, 8 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday |303-830-0202
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
Saint Joseph Hospital
Volunteers needed for surgery waiting room, nursing units and patient visitors |303-837-7667
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
Seeks volunteers to work with law enforcement and the court system to ensure victim’s rights.|303-202-2196
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
Volunteers
|Porter Adventist Hospital is looking for volunteers for a variety of positions|2525 So. Downing St., 303-778-5693
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
Volunteers needed
To install smoke detectors in senior’s homes. Must provide own tools and pass a background check.|720-264-3331
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
Volunteers needed
To help at K-9 Bed and Biscuit, only no-kill shelter in Weld County. Help is needed to pet and walk animals, clean up, donate money, food, fans, supplies, blankets, towels, cleaning supplies and more. They desperately need all kinds of help with their cats and dogs.|14253 Highway 392, 970-352-5330|GREELEY
Volunteers needed
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
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
Volunteers needed
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
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
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
|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
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 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
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