ANNOUNCEMENTS
THROUGH JULY 15
The Lakewood Cultural Center is now accepting applications for the Annual Juried Holiday Show and Sale. Artists working in any medium are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is July 15. The annual show and sale runs Nov. 18 through Dec. 22, features Colorado artists and designers and is staffed by Lakewood Cultural Center staff and volunteers. The show provides a singular experience during the holiday season and provides shoppers the opportunity to give Colorado-made items as gifts. The items in the show often range from pottery to photography to jewelry to textile and unique artwork. For additional information or to request an application, email a request to holidayshow@lakewood.org or call 303-987-7756. The Lakewood Cultural Center is located at 470 S. Allison Parkway, near the intersection of Wadsworth Boulevard and West Alameda Avenue.
JULY 22-24
Did you graduate from Arvada High School in 1981? Did your son, daughter, sister, brother, friend, or neighbor? Are you a proud Redskin? The 30th high school reunion is scheduled for July 22, 23 and 24. For information about the reunion or to register go online at www.AHS81.com, write to 6412 Fig St., Arvada, CO 80004, ATTN: AHS 30th Reunion, or call Lisa Quaratino-Guida at 303-523-5821 or Gina Sutton at 720-339-1542. Share with your family, friends and neighbors from the Class of 1981 that it’s time to celebrate 30 years as Redskin graduates (almost graduates are invited too). July 22 at Fox Hollow Pavilion, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23 at Foothills Golf Course, 7 p.m. that evening at GreenMtn Bowl Brunswick and noon, Sunday July 24 at Addenbrooke Park.
JULY 23
Foothills Animal Foundation, the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports Foothills Animal Shelter, one of the largest animal shelters in the metro Denver area, will host the second annual Raise the Woof! Gala from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at The Mathews Collection, a private car collection including the largest number of McLaren racing cars in the world (5889 Lamar St. in Arvada). This fun event will feature food and beverage “tastings” from renowned local restaurants and vendors, the dueling pianos of Wild Ivories and a silent and live auction, all set amid a world-class car collection.
AUG. 19-21
A Class of 1966 North High School 45th Reunion will be held Aug. 19-Aug. 21. Visit www.1966vikings.com for more information.
ONGOING
Shrine of St. Anne Catholic School, 7320 Grant Place, Arvada, has openings for students in Grades K-6 for 2011-2012. For more information or to schedule a tour, call the school office at 303 422-1800.
Do you want to become more involved in your community? Victim Outreach Information (VOI) offers opportunities to work directly with crime victims, offering support and access to resources during a critical stage of trauma. Volunteer Victim Advocates carry a pager, and are called out by law enforcement on evenings and weekends to respond on scene, to ensure victims’ rights are upheld and needs are met. VOI was established in 1986 and serves residents in Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Golden, Mountain View, Lakeside and the Colorado School of Mines in Jefferson County. The application process is selective and applicants must be at least 21 years of age, submit to a background check, and attend a 40-hour training. No experience necessary. Applications are being accepted for the upcoming training that starts September 2011. Contact Shawna, Volunteer Recruiter at 303-202-2196 or email langevoi@aol.com for more information.
Jefferson County Head Start is currently enrolling 3- to 5-year-olds for the 2011-2012 school year. We provide a no-cost preschool program for families in Jefferson County. Please contact us at 720-497-7900 for an application, or visit one of our locations at 5150 Allison St. in Arvada or 12725 West 42nd Ave. in Wheat Ridge.
Would you like to become an architect of the Beloved Community? Would you like to participate in a facilitated, 18-week book review of “Spiritual Liberation” in Golden on Monday afternoons? Call 303-953-2344.
Participants have started to join a Weight Loss Challenge, inspired by the popular TV fitness reality show “The Biggest Loser.” Personal Wellness Coaches are launching a 12-week Weight Loss Challenge that offers a quick, easy weight loss solution and long-term weight loss success. The 12-week class will be held at Rejuvenation Nutrition Club 11651 W. 64th Ave. suite E1 in Arvada. Due to overwhelming response, registration has been extended. There is a one-time fee of $39. $10 will be donated to a local kids program, $29 goes into the pot to be shared by the three biggest losers. To register or for more information call 888-227-5479.
Low cost pet vaccinations at SpayToday from 3 to 4 p.m. every Sunday. Call 303-984-7729 for more information.
Foothills Art Center is seeking new volunteers to become a part of Golden’s premier art facility. If interested, please email volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org.
Add flexibility, strength and serenity to your life through yoga. Front Range Boot Camp has added “Athletes” and “Deep Stretch/All Levels” yoga classes to the variety of fitness programs available to its clients. Other life-enhancing programs include boot camp workouts exclusively for women, CrossFit, CrossFit Kids, nutritional guidance and life coaching. The location is just behind Super Target on Kipling and 50th Avenue. Contact Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp.com and visit www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com for more information and to register.
The women’s league at Fossil Trace is now accepting applications for the 2011 season. Go to www.fossiltracewomen.com or see the pro shop for an application.
The Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7 to 9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge. The meeting $10 tab buys a Davie’s Chuck Wagon Diner (No. 3) yummy order-your-own-breakfast, super speaker(s), program, Q&A, and camaraderie with some truly great folks. Contact Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County.
The new, nonprofit, faith-based Hospice of CovenantCare is looking for those special folks who are called to serve as hospice volunteers — visitors, helpers, supporters for a few hours a month. Enrich your life and others’ isolated at the end of life. Call the volunteer coordinator at 303-731-8039 for more info.
Registration for incoming Kindergarten students for the 2011-2012 school year at Fremont Elementary School has begun. If your child will be 5 years old by Oct. 1, he or she can attend our free full-day program. This program is available to all families living within the Fremont boundaries. We are located at 6420 Urban St. in Arvada. To register you child, please bring his or her birth certificate, immunization records and two proofs of residency. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Sue Vitale at 303-982-1699.
Vanderhoof Elementary School is currently accepting registrations for incoming kindergarten students for the 2011-2012 school year. Your child must be 5 years old by Oct. 1 in order to register. We have both a traditional half-day program and a tuition-based full day program. The school is located at 5875 Routt Court, Arvada and registration hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register your child, please bring their birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the Vanderhoof office at 303-982-2744.
Are you a good listener? Do you enjoy helping people? Victim Outreach Information is currently accepting applications for Volunteer Victim Advocates to assist crime victims in Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Edgewater, Lakeside, Mountain View and the School of Mines. Training (40 hours) will begin in mid-February 2011. Volunteers will work directly with crime victims, police and the court system. They provide emotional support, information, and referrals to crime victims and their families. Contact Shawna at Victim Outreach Information, 303-202-2196 or email her at victimoutreach@aol.com.
EVENTS
JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Arvada Farmer’s Markets will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays in Olde Town Square and from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Echter’s Garden Center Support the local farmers and food producers and do your weekly grocery shopping at the Farmer’s Market. There are tons of items including vegetables, fruit, bison, chicken, eggs, bread, baked goods, snacks, rice, jams, salsas, tortillas and tortilla chips. Find out more at www.arvadafarmersmarket.com.
JULY 2-SEPT. 3
Come and join us from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, beginning July 2 and running through Sept. 3 for the Third Annual Farmer’s Market at the Mill. Organic vegetables, flowers, bakery items, jewelry and canned preserves are among the goodies to browse. New vendors always welcome. Contact Scott Staley at 303-424-4557 for information. All proceeds benefit the Arvada Historical Society.
JULY 6- AUG. 10
Save Jeffco Libraries is hosting six community meetings to inform Jeffco residents about the significant budgetary issues facing Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) and the group’s efforts to form a library district. Discussions will be held from 7-8 p.m. in the meeting room at the following JCPL locations:
Wednesday, July 6, – Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada
Thursday, July 7, – Golden Library, 1019 10th St., Golden
Tuesday, July 12, – Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada
Wednesday, July 13, – Evergreen Library, 5000 Hwy. 73 (at Buffalo Park Rd.), Evergreen
Tuesday, July 19, – Belmar Library, 555 S. Alison Pkwy., Lakewood
Wednesday, Aug. 10, – Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton
For additional information, visit
www.savejeffcolibraries.org, call 303.726.9003, or email us at info@savejeffcolibraries.org.
JULY 9
The Arvada Colts Golf Tournament and Silent Auction fundraiser is July 9 at West Woods Golf Club. Go to
www.arvadacolts.com/events to register. Cost is $110.00 per player.
JULY 9
A Texas Hold’em charity poker tournament benefiting House of Hope Denver will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at 6925 Carr St. in Arvada (Denver Church of Christ in the Fellowship Hall). Great prizes and light snacks will be donated by local businesses A donation of $20 is suggested with 100 percent going to House of Hope Denver.
JULY 10
A Pasta for Pets spaghetti dinner (includes a large plate of spaghetti and a 24 oz. soft drink) is from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at Paradise Cove, 9199 W. Alameda (corner of Alameda & Garrison) in Lakewood. Cost is $6. The dinner A benefit for Tails of Woe — a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-saving veterinary care to pets whose owners are having financial difficulty visit www.tailsofwoe.org for more information.
JULY 15
A night of dance to benefit Angels with Paws will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 at Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 South Reed St. Multi-Cultural, Multi-Discipline Dance Performances including Argentine Tango, Lindy Hop, Jazz, HipHop, Tap, Middle Eastern, Dances of India and more. Show starts at 7 p.m. $10 for Adults and $5 for children 12 and under. All Proceeds to Benefit Angels with Paws Cat Rescue and Adoption Center. Call 303-274-2264 or visit
www.AngelswithPaws.net for more information.
JULY 15-31
The Evergreen Arts and Culture Alliance (EACA) will commence the second annual “Arts Alive Evergreen,” a 16-day event that includes artistic and cultural organizations from throughout the Evergreen area in July 15. The festival begins with Evergreen Players’ production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on July 15 and closes with The Evergreen Jazz Festival from July 29-31. More information along with a complete calendar of events can be found at
www.artsaliveevergreen.org or by contacting Center for the Arts Evergreen at 303-674-0056.
JULY 23
Arvada Elks No. 2278 will be having their fourth annual car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday July 23, in the north parking lot of the Elks lodge at 5700 Yukon St. Arvada. For a $20 entry fee each driver will receive a dash plaque, free lunch, free refreshment, free T-shirt, and one ticket for all the raffles. All proceeds will benefit our lodge charity account. All makes and models welcome. For more info call 303-424-2278.
ONGOING
The Book Cranny, 7580 Grant Place, Olde Town Arvada, has a Children’s story hour at 11 a.m. the first Saturday of every. Local storytellers will be reading.
Table Mountain Baptist Church’s H.O.P.E. addiction recovery program meets at 7 p.m. on Friday nights at 16735 W. 63rd Place, Golden. Call 303-277-1125 for more information.
Foothills Running and Cycling Club (FRCC) Activity Schedule:
Every Tuesday Night: Track Workouts at Bell Middle School (10th Ave and Ulysees) 5:45 p.m.
Every Thursday Evening: Cycling Rides at TriYoga Studio (16948 South Golden Road) 5:30 p.m.
Every Saturday Morning: Long Runs at Clear Creek History Park (11th and Arapahoe) 7:45 a.m.
Every Saturday Morning: Cycling Rides at TriYo Studio (16948) 8 a.m.
For more information and updates on times, visit www.frcclub.com.
Arvada’s Majestic View Nature Center and Community Park, 7030 Garrison St., offers environmental education programs and awareness of natural resources for people of all ages. The nature center is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Free interactive programs for children ages 4-6 and their parents are offered from 11-11:45 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month; sign up at least five days in advance. Story time is offered for children ages 3-6 from 10-10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays.
VISUAL ART
JUNE 24-JULY 9
Tricia Bass of Golden has been accepted into the Plein Air Artists Of Colorado 15th National Juried Fine Art Exhibition at Saks Galleries of Cherry Creek. It is notable that she has had four original oil paintings juried into this prestigious show. Bass considers herself an impressionist who paints with a vibrant, colorful, Russian influenced style. The show runs from Friday, June 24 through July 9 and the public is encouraged to attend this mostly Colorado landscape show. Saks is located at 3019 East Second Ave. in Denver.
ONGOING
The Arvada Art Studio Tour is seeking artists living or working in Arvada to participate in the ninth annual studio tour. Visit www.arvadaart.org to download a prospectus or call 303-421-9948 for more information.
THEATER AND FILM
ONGOING
Summer registration has begun for classes and week-long camps through August with Colorado Actor’s Company and Theatre School, located at 9483 W. 58th Avenue in Arvada, across from Safeway. Join us for a wide variety of shows including “Narnia: The Musical,” “Peter Pan,” “Creative Dramatics,” “Make-up and Mask-making,” “Murder Mystery in One-Act,” “Alice in Wonderland for Differently-Abled,” “Big Bad Wolf, Musical Theatre for Elementary, “Glee” Musical Theatre for Teens, Poems for Two Voices, Playwright Focus on Neil Simon, Beginning Hustle and West Coast Swing, Children’s Swing and Waltz, Learn to Sew for all ages, and Women’s Self-Defense. Visit
www.coloradoacts.org to register today or call 303-456-6772 with questions.
MUSIC
JULY 7
The Spin (variety) will present a free summer concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St.
JULY 12
Second Tuesdays at Trinity is delighted to present Opus Two: pianist Andrew Cooperstock and violinist William Terwilliger, at 7:30 p.m. on July 12. On this program of contemporary music will be Resonance from the Far East by Hong Kong composer, Yip Ho Kwen Austin which will be a U.S. premiere. The concert will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, and can be purchased at the door or reserved in advance by calling 303-422-3656 ext. 25 or by clicking the “2nd Tuesdays at Trinity” link on the church website, www.tpcarvada.org.
JULY 14
Network (blues and soul) will present a free summer concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St.
JULY 16
Colorado’s favorite jazz-gospel-blues singer, Hazel Miller, will be featured in a free concert from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, with the legendary Hazel Miller Band. It will be a lawn concert at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. In case of rain, it will move indoors. Local Arvada businesses are sponsoring a grassroots day to Get to Know Your Neighbors. It will be a day of music, food and fun, including a Show ‘n’ Shine Car Show and Swap Meet from 10 a.m., live music on stage from 1 to 3 p.m., booths, giveaways, face painters and games for the kids. For information, call 303-422-3656, or go online at tpcarvada.org. Interested in the car show? Call Rick at 303-424-9317. Make Saturday, July 16, the day to bring your family and friends together and Get to Know Your Neighbors.
JULY 17
The 14th Annual Blues & BBQ for Better Housing Block Party runs from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 17 in Olde Town Arvada. This year the Eden Brent Band will headline the music festival with special guest blues and R&B guitarist Sammy Mayfield & His Horns. In addition, 15 of Colorado’s best blues and rock acts will play eight hours of non-stop music on three stages. The bands will include Young Austin and No Difference, Reckless Red, Michaela Rae and The Crunge with special guest Tomara Conrad, The Big Motif and Jack Hadley. The event also includes Colorado’s best barbecue, beer and dozens of other food and product vendors. In its first 13 years, the event raised more than $50,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, and is Habitat’s longest-running fundraiser. The Duke Street Kings, a band that has played blues and rock in Denver for more than two decades, is responsible for this incredible festival. Sixty booths with food, beer and a variety of fun vendors. Tickets are $20.
JULY 21
The Long Run (tribute to The Eagles) will present a free summer concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St.
JULY 22
Scot McCray – Magic will be giving a free children’s concert from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Friday, July 22 at McIlvoy Park.
JULY 28
The ReJuveniles (60s rock) will present a free summer concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St.
ONGOING
The Troubadours Choir is looking for new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet every Friday at 9am at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th & Wadsworth. For more info call Gary at 303-477-1380.
Jon Chandler hosts a song circle the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Town Pickin’ Parlor, 7515 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-421-2304.
A Baby Boogie 2 p.m., followed by $5 salsa lessons and dancing with La Candela salsa orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at the D-Note, 7519 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-463-6683.
Residents have 15 minutes to do anything they want at the open stage at 7 p.m. Mondays at the D-Note, 7519 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-463-6683.
FAMILY
ONGOING
Come be a part of an ongoing writer group, drop in bring poetry, short stories or essays to be read aloud for positive comments. Get inspired by other storytellers and writers. The group meets 6 to 8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays at 6363 West 35th Ave., active adult center. For more info email dlechman@comcast.net.
Various classes and activities for kids are going on at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.
www.arvadacenter.org, or 720-898-7200.
AUDITIONS
ONGOING
Sweet Adelines High Country Chorus is hosting a membership drive for women of all vocal ranges 6:30 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge. Come and meet women who love to sing. Call 303-295-0307.
The Wheat Ridge Community Chorale is auditioning for all voice parts. Call 303-431-2201.
The Colorado Chorale is holding auditions for all voices. Call for an audition appointment. 303-422-5785.
MEETINGS
JULY-AUG
The Arvada Roundtable Discussion breakfast will not be held on the first Friday of July and August, but will restart in September. Have a happy summer, see you in September.
JULY 14
American Legion Post No. 161, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at 6230 W.60th Ave. Veterans “Still Serving” Arvada, Wheat Ridge, and the United States of America. All veterans are welcome to attend.
ONGOING
SNCW Singles Social Club, an activities club for singles over 40, meets at 6 p.m. most Sundays at Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Don’t stay home alone; come join the friendly group for a meal, conversation, and a speaker or entertainment. For more information call Char at 303-942-2529 or check out www.sncw.org.
Covenant Village is pleased to present “Wednesdays at 2.” This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several, or all of our programs at Covenant Village, 9153 Yarrow St., just west of 92nd Avenue and Wadsworth Parkway. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and toreserve your place. Refreshments will be provided.
There are more than 1,000 AA meetings in the Denver metro area every week. If you think that you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. Call 303-322-4440 for a meeting in your area, or visit their website at www.daccaa.org. If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stay sober, that’s ours. Let us help.
Women In Mining, a national organization of individuals employed in, associated with or interested in the mining industry, will resume monthly dinner meetings. Meetings run through May and begin at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and dinner at 6 p.m. at the Golden Hotel, 800 11th St. in Golden. Participants cover the costs of their own meals and drinks. For more information about the organization, go to www.womeninmining.org.
Buffalo Bill Saddle Club meets at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Green Mountain Room B at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Founded in 1947 in Evergreen and Golden, the Buffalo Bill Saddle Club is dedicated to preserving and promoting Western heritage through family oriented activities with our horse companions. Members are encouraged to participate in as many of the activities as will suit their liking and family schedule. For more information, visit or contact Janiece@BBSCGolden.org, 720-371-9343.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 21 meets September through June at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Taylor-Miller American legion Post 21, 500 9th St. in Golden. Contact 303-279-6200 for more information.
Lutheran Family Services of Colorado hosts a monthly foster parent information meeting for anyone considering becoming a foster parent. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at 363 S. Harlan St. in Suite 105. For more information, contact Cindi Newkirk-Noah at 303-217-5846 or cindi.newkirk-noah@lfsco.org.
Fun Times with Breakfast Club Singles 50-plus meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Doubletree Hotel Southeast 13696 E. IIiff Place. For Reservations and information call 303-794-3332. Leave name and number for a call back.
The Wheat Ridge Optimist Club meets every Wednesday, 7 to 8 a.m., at Celebrate, 3890 Kipling St., in Wheat Ridge. The service club is dedicated to helping the youth of the community. The club is a friendly group of people that would like to meet other optimists interested in helping their community.
CLASSES, LECTURES
JUNE 16-JULY 23
Foothills Animal Shelter, one of the largest animal shelters in the metro Denver area, is excited to offer dog-training classes to the public. The next sessions offered at the Shelter include both puppy and basic obedience classes. Both groups will run six classes, which will take place on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Attendees may also purchase needed training items at the Shelter, such as proper leashes, gentle leaders, and harnesses. Pawsitively Puppy is a class for puppies ages 4-8 months. In this class, puppies will learn leash training, manners, sit, down, recall, socialization, and playtime. The class runs 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturdays (6/18-7/23) or basic dog obedience classes run from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays (6/16-7/21) or 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays (6/18-7/23), at Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St., in Golden. Classes are $120 per six-week session. For dogs adopted from Foothills Animal Shelter, the classes are discounted to $110 per six-week session.
JULY 12
Brain Balance Achievement Centers are for families with children struggling with ADHD, learning and processing disorders, dyslexia, autism, Asperger’s, PDD and OCD. We will be talking about what is happening in the brains of our children, why this is happening and how the Brain Balance Program works to make corrections in the brain.The lecture will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 at the Brain Balance Center in Golden: 1211 Avery St., Golden. Please call 303-278-1780 or email Golden@BrainBalanceCenters.com to register since seating is limited.
ONGOING
Summer registration has begun for classes and camps with Colorado Actor’s Company and Theatre School, located at 58th and Holland across from Safeway. Join us for a wide variety of shows including “Narnia: The Musical,” “Peter Pan,” creative dramatics, make-up and mask-making, murder mystery in one-act, “Alice in Wonderland for Differently-Abled,” “Big Bad” Wolf, Musical Theatre for Elementary, “Glee” Musical Theatre for Teens, Poems for Two Voices, playwright focus on Neil Simon, beginning hustle and West Coast swing, children’s swing and waltz, learn to sew for all ages, and Women’s Self-Defense. Visit
www.coloradoacts.org to register today or call 303-456-6772 with questions. See you on stage this summer.
Covenant Village is pleased to announce its partnership with Active Minds for programs held on the third Wednesday of the month. Active Minds, which started in 2002 now provides programming to more than 200 organizations and has more than 30 highly qualified instructors on staff. Courses focus on contemporary global issues, historical themes, and other matters of importance. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Refreshments will be provided.
ETrain mobile training lab. Beginning in January 2011, Jefferson County Public Library will bring its eTrain mobile computer training lab to local non-profit and faith-based organizations to provide seniors (age 50 and older) onsite training in Basic Computer and Internet Job and Volunteer Search Skills. This program is being funded by a generous grant from Rose Community Foundation with a matching in-kind contribution from JCPL.
Any organization serving seniors is eligible to schedule one or more onsite training sessions. For additional details or to schedule a training session, please contact Stacy McKenzie, 303-275-6236.
Oneness Meditation Studio, 5455 W. 38th Ave., #D, in Wheat Ridge, offers bi-monthly meditation and oneness blessings. The evening of guided meditation, along with the blessing, is intended to create a transformation of peace, love and calmness to quiet the stress in your life. There is no charge for the experience, but love offerings will be accepted. For more information, call Christina at 303-594-4998 or visit our website at
deekshacolorado.com.
Calling all home-school actors and actresses ages 10 to 18. A class runs from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Colorado ACTS on Tuesdays. Parts for boys and girls of all ages combine to bring some of literature’s favorite characters to life. For more information call 303-456-6672 or visit
www.coloradoacts.org.
Free chronic kidney disease classes run the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lakewood Dialysis, 1750 Pierce St. The classes are aimed at helping patients with chronic kidney disease live their lives more fully. To register, call 888-MyKidney.
North Jeffco Park and Recreation District Board of Directors meetings take place the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave. For more information and an agenda visit www.northjeffco.org or call 303-424-2739.
Community Tai Chi and Yoga classes are offered through the Eli Ashby Healing Arts Center, 7401 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation that incorporates preventative and curative traditional Chinese medicine. Yoga eases anxiety, increases self-esteem and confidence and benefits immune, muscular and skeletal systems. All levels and ages are welcome. Family discounts are available. Call 303-463-6565.
Free yoga classes for people with Parkinson’s run from 2 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Asana Studio, 16399 South Golden Road, Golden. The primary goal of the class is to empower Parkinson’s patients with skills that enable them to cope with the physical challenges of the disease. For more information contact Joann Gibson. 303-915-4971 or JGibson624@aol.com.
Stroller Fit Exercise with Your Baby invites new and expectant moms for a 50-minute total body workout using strollers as a portable fitness machine while songs, nursery rhymes and other visual and tactile stimulation entertain babies. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. Mondays in the event center at Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; and 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Gold Crown Foundation Field House, 150 S. Harlan, Lakewood. The first class is free. For more information please visit
www.strollerfit.com/denver/west or call 720-233-6666.
Singles University offers numerous classes for singles via telephone and Internet. Topics include making small talk, attraction traps, flirting with women and dating over the holidays.
www.singles-university.com.
The Jefferson County Workforce Center, 3500 Illinois St., Golden, offers a variety of free workshops on job searching, networking and computers. www.jeffcoworkforce.org or 303-271-4700.
Jefferson County Colorado State University Cooperative Extension hosts an urban gardening series at Belmar. Receive free gardening tips from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays. 303-742-1520.
The Festival Playhouse in Olde Town Arvada offers acting classes for children ages 6 to 17 of all levels of experience. Cost is $100 to $200. 303-422-4090.
Whole Foods Market-Belmar, 444 South Wadsworth Blvd., hosts a variety of food classes and book signings each month. 303-935-5000.
The nonprofit Small Business Development Center of Colorado, 1667 Cole Blvd., Building 19, No. 400, Golden, provides private individual counseling to emerging and existing businesses at no charge.
Classes on computers, technology and library usage are offered at various Jefferson County libraries. 303-271-6387.
Full Moon Books, 9108 W. Sixth Ave., Lakewood, offers a wide variety of classes every month. 303-233-6666 or Cathy@FullMoonBooks.com.
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Colorado sponsors two free educational programs for families and caregivers of loved ones diagnosed with a brain disorder in various locations throughout the state. All materials are furnished free of charge.
Foothills Art Center in Golden hosts art classes. Call 303-279-3922 or go to
www.foothillsartcenter.org for more information.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities hosts a variety of classes, camps and workshops for both children and adults that are available year-round. Participants learn about the performing arts, visual arts and humanities. Sessions range from one day to 10 weeks. Some courses are available for college credit through Red Rocks Community College. Prices range from $25 to $325. 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org.
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, 14357 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, hosts a variety of wellness programs each month. These programs are open to the public. 303-277-1339 or www.wildoats.com.
Free financial education classes run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Complete Spectrum Financial Services, 10090 Garrison St., Westminster. Topics include the understanding of indexed life insurance, indexed annuities, long-term care, different mortgages, reverse mortgages and creating tax-free income. 303-922-4309.
FUNDRAISERS
ONGOING
Join Townsend Retirement Specialists and Mountainside Fitness as we partner with the Salvation Army to collect winter coats and/or nonperishable food items. Participants can earn up to a free two-month membership with two personal training sessions. Restrictions apply. For complete details email Ryan@townsendretirement.com. For more information call 303-452-5986.
Bring in your old glasses to Samuel Baron’s Golden Vision Clinic, 2301 Ford St. Donate your glasses to be reused, recycled or to be given to those in need, as distributed by missions in various parts of the world. 303-278-2020.
A Pancake Breakfast, hosted by Belmar Optimist Club and Whole Foods Market to benefit Alameda High School, is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at the Market at Belmar on West Alaska Drive. The cost is $5. For more information, please call 303-742-1520 or go to
www.belmarcolorado.com.
VOLUNTEERS
ONGOING
The faith-based nonprofit Hospice of Covenant Care, 9101 Harlan St., Westminster, is seeking volunteers for friendly visits, helping hands with chores, office support and more. Learn about life while enriching the limited lives of others. Training starts in September. Contact Sally Carey at 303-731-8039 or hospicevolunteercolorado@covenantcareathome.org.
Volunteers needed to assist with Senior Wellness Clinics! Do you enjoy meeting people? Are you organized to a fault? Join the Visiting Nurse Association for monthly Senior Wellness clinics in local community sites. Complete volunteer training provided by VNA. For more information, please call VNA at 303-698-6387. Thank you for caring for seniors in the community.
Travelers Assistance Program at Denver International Airport is looking for caring, happy, compassionate people to join our volunteer program. We are a not-for-profit serving as DIA’s social service agency. Our duties are varied and include delivering oxygen, meet-and-greets and assisting in any way needed. Our shifts are daily 8 to 1 and 1 to 5. You must be able to pass a fingerprint security check. We offer free parking. Please contact us if you’re interested in a most rewarding volunteer experience at dentravler@aol.com or 303 342-0400.
SUPPORT GROUPS
ONGOING
Golden Family of Churches Health Ministries offers a chronic pain/illness support group that meets the from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at Mesa View in the First Presbyterian church Sunday School building in Golden. Call April Struck at 303-719-2964 for more info.
A lung cancer support group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center. For more information and to register for this free support group please call AnswerLine at 303-689-4595.
Table Mountain Baptist Church, 16735 W. 63rd Place, Golden, is holding a H.O.P.E. addiction recovery program at 7 p.m. each Friday. Call 303-277-1125 for more information.
A monthly Alzheimer’s support group is held on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Learn from others who understand what you may be going through, how to cope and find needed resources. The group meets at the Nightingale Suites building, Springwood Retirement Campus, 12825 W. 5th Way, Arvada. Call 303-424-8777 with questions.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) offers free meetings three times each week for people who want to free themselves from excess weight and/or obsessional thoughts about food and body image. FA is a 12-stop fellowship based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. FA meetings take place in Denver each Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway; each Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 2950 S. University Blvd.; and each Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. at 2180 S. University Blvd.
A free chronic pain support group meets the second Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at The First Presbyterian Church Sunday school building on 1707 West 16th Ave. in Golden in the room called “Room for one More”. The group is facilitated by Angel Medallis, a holistic health practitioner and psychotherapist and April Struck, a parish nurse. For any questions call April at 303-279-2776. Following the meeting is time for networking and prayer. All who suffer with chronic pain and/or illness are welcome. This group is sponsored by the Golden Valley Family of Churches.
West End Career Forum, an ongoing job search and career coaching support group, meets every other Monday morning, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and every other Tuesday evening, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Wystone’s World Teas event room, 7323 W. Alaska Drive (Belmar), Lakewood. Learn current, effective career transition and job search strategies, get support, inspiration and expand your network while enjoying unique teas from all over the world. Donna Lynch, MA, CCMC, a 20-year certified career and transition strategist facilitates this group. RSVP to Donna at 720-878-6176 or donnalynch.workwize@gmail.com. Cost is $10. Parking is free and ample directly across the street.
It’s hard to know how to help someone who is going through a divorce. DivorceCare is a support group for people who are separated or divorced, and a new group is starting up at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights at Arvada Covenant Church. Call 303-422-1235 for more information.
For those suffering pain, burning, freezing, tingling and or numbness in feet or hands, The Lakewood Chapter of the Neuropathy Association would like to invite you to our support group meetings. We meet on the fourth Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection at 7100 W. Mississippi Ave., Lakewood. Call Jim Williams at 303-954-9914 for more information.
The Dynamic Counselors Serving Golden are offering a free support group for people looking for work and feeling lost, alone and hopeless. The group meets at noon every Wednesday 607 10th St., Suite 208, Golden. The meetings will begin Wednesday, Nov. 11 and run for six weeks. Professional counselors facilitate the one-hour weekly sessions. For more information, contact Bob Torgerson at 303-278-6669, Kate Heit at 303-277-9407, Linza Douglas at 720-272-2231 or Sally Bonkrude at 303-717-9580.
The Lakewood Group meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 7100 W. Mississippi Ave, Lakewood. Call Jim Williams at 303-954-9914 for more information.
For adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Wings provides therapist-facilitated peer support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted, and no longer alone. There are currently three groups meeting in Lakewood — a group on Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening for women, and a Wednesday evening group for men. For more information contact the Wings office at 303-238-8660 or see the website at
www.wingsfound.org.
Widowed Men and Women of America meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Lakewood Elks, 1455 Newland St. This group helps widowed individuals get back into the social world following the grieving process. 303-922 2037 or www.widowedamerica.org.