Benefit fund-raiser
October 29|Masquerade Party and Silent Auction to benefit Danielle Conner, 24-year-old mother of one who needs a heart transplant. Party on from 5-9 p.m. at Palates at Denver Art Museum |$60, tickets available at Salon Utopia, 249 Clayton|14 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 303-321-8338
Local artists
-October|Joy Schultz’s watercolors are hanging at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle and Renata Bradley’s mixed media artwork is exhibited at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave.|Free|303-797-8787|LONE TREE and LITTLETON
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
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
“Counting Sheep”
TH|Is your infant or toddler keeping you awake? this seminar is for you from 7-8:30 p.m. at The Westin Westminster|10600 Westminster Blvd., 303-864-KIDS, pre-registration required|WESTMINSTER
Moving to something smaller
TH|”How to Move a Lifetime” at 6 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center|Free, but reservations requested|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009
Book group
TH|Thursday Morning Book Group will discuss “Teacher Man: A Memoir” by Frank McCourt at 9 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Library|Free|5475 W. 32nd Ave., 303-463-3145|WHEAT RIDGE
Identity theft
TH|Jeffco Sheriff will discuss identity theft at 7 p.m. at the Golden Library|Free|1019 Tenth St., 303-279-4585|GOLDEN
Green building
TH|Comprehensive training for building green with the Green Globes system from 8 a.m.-noon at the URS Corp.|Free|8181 E. Tufts Ave., thegni.org to register
Sobriety House fund-raiser
TH|Annual dinner and silent auction at Renaissance Denver Hotel begins at 5:30 p.m. Bar will serve “virgin” drinks|$50|303-722-5746 x22
Fund-raiser
TH|”Benchmark- A Walk in the Park” a CENTUS Counseling, Consulting and Education fund-raiser at the Seawell Ballroom in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts will auction off hand-painted home and garden benches and child-sized picnic table sets beginning at 6 p.m.|$75|303-639-5240for reservation
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
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
Historic Ghost Walk
F-SU and Oct. 27-29|Frontier Historical Society hosting 7th annual Historic Ghost Walk through Linwood (Pioneer) Cemetery where costumed actors will portray characters from Glenwood Springs’ past. Tours are at 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. on Fridays and Saturday and 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tours are limited to 30 people. Hiking: moderate|$10 Frontier Historical Society members, $15 non-members|970-945-4448|GLENWOOD SPRINGS
Open house
F|At Sommers-Bauch Observatory on the CU-Boulder campus open house and tour 5:30-11 p.m.|303-492-4007|BOULDER
Rummage sale
F-21|Beautiful Junk Sale to benefit the Jeffco Action Center at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Early bird sales Friday from 7-8:30 a.m. for $15|$1|15200 W. 6th Ave., 303-237-7704|GOLDEN
Frightful night
F|Movie “The Haunted Mansion” and fun for all ages at Bemis Public Library 7-10 p.m.|Free|6014 So. Datura St., 303-795-3961|LITTLETON
Spooktacular
F|Halloween for ages 11 and under at Goodson Rec. Center from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Prepay by Thursday, Oct. 19 for discounted rate of $4|$6 on day of event|6315 So. University Blvd., 303-798-2476|CENTENNIAL
Orchids
F-SA|Tour Fantasy Orchids Greenhouse 9 a.m.-5 p.m.|Free|830 W. Cherry St., 303-666-5432|LOUISVILLE
Childhood
F|Eugene Schwartz will discuss disappearing childhood and how to revive it at 6:30 p.m. at Green Mountain United Methodist Church|$5|12755 W. Cedar Dr., 303-384-0139|LAKEWOOD
Fall round up
F|Live entertainment, contests, food and more at Founder’s Green at Stapleton 9 a.m.-1 p.m.|Free admission|7480 E. 29th Ave., 303-355-9600
Ghost Tours
-Oct. 28|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
CU Wizards
SA|fire-breathing pumpkins and lively chemical reactions at CU Wizards show about chemistry at 9:30 a.m. in Critol Chemistry and Biochemistry Building in room 140. Aimed at students in grades five-nine|Free|CU-Boulder campus, 303-492-4007|BOULDER
Ghost hunting for teens
SA|Ghost Hunting 101 for ages 11-18 at 3 p.m. at the Golden Library|Free|1019 Tenth St., 303-279-4585|GOLDEN
Dog Daze After Dark
SA|Benefit for Canines with a Cause which trains dogs for people with disabilities. 6-10 p.m. at Colorado History Museum|$40|1300 Broadway, 303-399-4575
Benefit
SA|6th Annual Harvest Event fund-raiser at Golden West Senior Residence 4-7 p.m. Full dinner|$25|1055 Adams Circle, 303-939-0890|BOULDER
Home Show
SA|Showcasing mountain area home building/remodeling, decorating and supplier businesses in Evergreen, Conifer, Bailey and area to benefit the Mountain Peace Shelter. The Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park in Marshdale 10 a.m.-6 p.m.|Free admission|26624 No. Turkey Creek Rd., 303-838-7300|EVERGREEN
Trick or Treat Street
SA|Denver Options 2nd Annual Trick or Treat Street for kids, infant -15 with games, prizes and Halloween refreshments from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.. Children must be accompanied by adult|Free, donations accepted|3801 Martin Luther King Blvd., 303-636-5816
Domestic Violence Awareness Conference
SA-SU|”Fighting Abuse in the Home” 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sunday 10:45 a.m. worship service dedicated to domestic violence awareness at Campbell Chapel AME Church , 1500 E. 22nd Ave.|3301 Leyden St., 303-839-5058
Antique show
SA-SU|At the Old Historic Auditorium. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|$4|221 E. Kiowa|COLORADO SPRINGS
Rug braiding
SA|Heritage Handicrafts for ages 6-adult at DeLaney Farm|$5 Aurora residents, $7 non-residents|170 So. Chambers Rd., 303-739-6666|AURORA
Horse care
SA|One-day “Horse Care and Ground Work clinic 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Use school horses/no riding at Barnes Ranch|$150|13751 E. Cherry Creek Rd., 303-646-9855|LARKSPUR
“Let’s Make History”
SA|Children’s program “Sodbuster Families” what it was like living pioneer life at Colorado History Museum 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Try making butter and making candles.|Free for kids 12 and under|1300 Broadway, 303-866-4686
Boomer Expo
SA|Trade show, seminars and entertainment for baby boomers 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the First National Bank Exhibition Hall of The Ranch|Free|5280 Arena Circle, 970-619-4000|LOVELAND
Voting demonstration
SA|Free voting demonstration and kids’ program 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at WOW! World of Wonder|Free|110 N. Harrison Ave., 303-604-2424|LAFAYETTE
Intergenerational Bowl-A-Thon
SA|To benefit Rainbow Bridge at AMF Broadway Lanes for bowlers 3-103 from noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.|Call for you pledge form and start collecting donations|5485 So. Broadway, 303-830-9037
China adoption workshop
SA|Learn about adopting Chinese children at Koelbel Main Library from noon-2 p.m.|Free, receive $25 off the application fee|5955 So. Holly, 303-895-0916, reservations requested|CENTENNIAL
Crafts bazaar and bake sale
SA|Aurora Senior Center 9 a.m.-3 p.m.|Free admission|30 Del Mar Circle, 303-739-7950|AURORA
Eleanor Roosevelt on stage
SA|Susan Marie Frontczak, Storysmith brings Eleanor Roosevelt alive at Boulder Public Library Auditorium at 7 p.m.|Free|1000 Canyon Blvd.|BOULDER
Teen treasure hunt
SA|High-tech treasure hunt with GPS Discover Adventures beginning at Koelbel Library 1-3 p.m. Event will be outdoors, dress accordingly|Free, reservations required|5955 So. Holly St., 303-220-7704|CENTENNIAL
Eternity Production
SA-Oct. 25|A play at Victory Church at 7 p.m. each night|Free|11777 Sheridan Blvd., 303-426-8888|WESTMINSTER
Family Fun Walk
SA|”Adventure of a Mountain Man” – meet a fur trader, join the crew setting up camp along the river at South Platte Park 2-3:30 p.m.|$9 adults, $7 youth, $25 family (district rate $6 adults, $5 youth, $17 family|3000 W. Carson Dr., 303-730-1022|CENTENNIAL
COP Shop
SA|Bear Valley COP Shop celebrates it’s first anniversary 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bear Valley Shopping Center with silent auction, free fingerprinting for kids and more|Free|3100 So. Sheridan Blvd., 720-865-2146
Super Science Saturday
SA|At National Center for Atmospheric Research from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with hand-on science educational events|Free|west end of Table Mesa Drive, 303-497-1174|BOULDER
Yard sale
SA|To benefit Barnwater Cats Rescue Organization 8 a.m.-3 p.m.|3131 E. Evans, 303-738-8647
Animal Affair
SA|Fund-raiser to benefit Longmont Humane Society with Lannie Garrett from 6-10 p.m. at Radisson Conference Center. Silent auction, prizes, dinner buffet, dessert, micro-brews and liquor tastings |$60 in advance, $75 at the door|1850 Industrial Circle, 303-772-1232 x23|LONGMONT
Fund-raiser
SA|To benefit SPIN Suicide Prevention Intervention Network from 5-8:30 p.m. at Centennial Community Church|Ages 6-18 $5, ages 19 and up $15|5890 So. Alkire St., 303-770-1859|LITTLETON
Gardening
SA|Volunteers help Denver Parks and Recreation “Putting the Beds to Bed” preparing the city’s flowerbeds for winter|303-331-4061
Prairie dogs
SA|Naturalist talk at Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space at 10 a.m. Hike rating – easy. |970-679-4561|near LOVELAND
“Introduction to Horsetooth”
SA|3 1/2 hour hike at Horsetooth Mountain Park with naturalists. Bring snacks and water. Dress for Colorado weather|$6 per vehicle|trailhead off County Road 38E, west of Fort Collins, 970-679-4561|FORT COLLINS
Trick or Treat
SA|At Colorado Horse Park “Halloween with Horses” costume contest, pumpkin patch, horse entertainment, food and more 10 a.m.-6 p.m.|$7|7522 So. Pinery Dr., 303-841-5550 x10|PARKER
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
Hungarian Revolution memorial
SU|Memorial Mass, 2:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church on the Aurora Campus; memorial at 4 p.m. at the Hungarian Freedom Park at the corner of Speer Blvd, First Ave. and Clarkson St. and dinner and program at the Denver Country Club beginning at 5:30 p.m.|720-939-4206
Dave Roever, inspirational speaker
SU|10 a.m. at Power Invasion Ministries|455 So. Platte River Dr., 303-455-5622
5K and 1K walk/run
SU|Girl Scouts Fitness Fair, inflatable obstacle course and climbing walls in Washington Park beginning at 9 a.m.|$22 adults, $12 17 and under|diagonal road, 303-778-8774
“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
Pumpkin patch
-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
MONDAY
Frankenstein
M|An Evening with Mary Shelley 6:30-8 p.m. at Denver Central Library. Knit and Lit club will meet at this event|Free|10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720- 865-1111
Identity Theft lecture
M|7 p.m. at Conifer Library in Conifer High School|Free|303-982-5310|CONIFER
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
Blood drive
TU|At Columbine Library’s parking lot 2-3 p.m. and 4:30-7:30 p.m.|7706 W. Bowles Ave., call 303-363-2300 to make appointment|JEFFERSON COUNTY
Plant lecture
TU|”Plants of the Mayans: Before Body/Mind/Spirit” with Rosita Arvigo at 7 p.m. at Denver Botanic Gardens|pre-registration cost $14 members, $18 non-members, $23 day of the event|1005 York St., 720-865-3580
Pianist
TU|Pianist and vocalist Larry O’Connor at 3:30 p.m. at Heritage Club Denver Tech Center|Free|4901 So. Monaco St., 303-796-8009 to RSVP
Relationships
TU|”Understanding Women and the Seven Myths Men Believe” 7-8:30 p.m. webcast and registration at: singles-university.com|$29
Art quilts
TU-Jan. 20, 2007|”Fibers of the Purple Sage” made by the Art Quilt Association will hang at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|1111 Washington Ave., 303-277-0377 |GOLDEN
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
Elderhour
W|Raptor Education Foundation presents program on owls from 3-4 p.m. at Koelbel Library|Free|5955 So. Holly St., 303-220-7704 x241|CENTENNIAL
Population lecture
W|CU-Boulder Professor Emeritus Al Bartlett will discuss “Arithmetic, Population, and Energy: sustainability 101” from 5:30-7 p.m. at National Renewable Energy Laboratory|15013 Denver West Parkway, nrel.gov/visitors_center|GOLDEN
Nature Deficit Disorder
W|Richard Louv will discuss the broken bond between children and nature. CU-Boulder Math Building Room 100 at 7 p.m.|$5|303-492-8308|BOULDER
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 others 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
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
REUNIONS
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