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ANNOUNCEMENTS
JULY-OCTOBER
Come join us in Olde Town Arvada for our special Events we have coming up.
-Saturday, Oct. 8, Festival of Scarecrows
-Friday, Oct. 28, Trick or Treat Street.
SEPT. 24 THROUGH NOV. 12
Seed Picking for Rocky Flats — Volunteer to pick local native grass and forb seeds to enhance Rocky Flats! Jefferson County Nature Association’s 2011 volunteer seed picking efforts are scheduled in the Rocky Flats area between Golden and Boulder along SH93. Scheduled times are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sept. 24 and Oct. 22 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12. Check the website or contact Jean Tate for picking locations, as they will be different for each pick. JCNA will provide lunch to all those who let us know they are coming by the Thursday prior to each pick. Please contact us to make special arrangements if your group is large or you are bringing kids younger than 12 years old. Adults must sign a waiver at the site. Those under 18 must bring a waiver signed by a parent. Check the web site for more information at http://tinyurl.com/SeedPick or contact Jean Tate at djt_co@yahoo.com.
OCT. 2 – OCT. 24
Read, Write and Brew, Golden’s only used book store and full service coffee house upcoming events:
6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10, Local author Ed Sealover will be signing copies of his new book Mountain Brew: A Guide to Colorado’s Breweries.
6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, join author and writer’s coach Cynthia Morris for an interactive event for writers.
OCT. 7
The Lakewood Arts Council is sponsoring a workshop for artists on Selling Your Artwork on the Internet. The workshop is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Oct. 7, at the LAC Community Art Center, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. Barbara Benik, website technical advisor for the arts council, will conduct this introductory workshop. It will cover such things as the use of popular websites Ebay, Etsy, and Daily Paintworks Challenge. Fee is $25 and pre-registration is required. For information, visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org – exhibits and classes link or call 303-980-0625.
OCT. 7
A preschool fundraiser kid’s clothing sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday Oct. 7 and 8, at the Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St, Arvada. Most clothing items are $1, also toys, books, baby equipment and furniture. A $1 donation is necessary to shop and all proceeds benefit Kids Discovery Days Preschool.
OCT. 11
A free Energy Savers workshop is being hosted by the Prime Time group at Faith Bible Chapel at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 12189 West 64th Avenue in Arvada. Find out how to save 1/3 on your electric bill. Learn to make low-cost, easy, money-saving changes in how you use energy. Create a personal plan that fits your lifestyle. Learn about low-income utility assistance, appliance rebates, and tax credits. Program is primarily for those 55+ but everyone is welcome. Pre-registration required no later than a day ahead of the workshop by calling either 303 708-3500 or 303 429 5792 or emailing bgoebel@coipl.org .
OCT. 11, 20
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners wants to hear from you. Please join us at one of our Citizen Input Meetings and tell us what services, programs and county issues are most important to you.
7 to 8:30 p.m.. Tuesday, Oct.11, Buchanan Park Recreation Center, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen
7 to 8:30 p.m.. Thursday, Oct. 20, Peak Community and Wellness Center, 6612 South Ward Street, Littleton
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners looks forward to seeing you and appreciates your involvement in our community. For more information, contact Bailey Becker, Citizen Involvement Coordinator, at 303-271-8521 or bbecker@jeffco.us.
Oct. 12
The City of Wheat Ridge has changed the date of its 8th Annual Business Appreciation Awards Ceremony from Sept. 29 to Wednesday, Oct. 12. The breakfast ceremony from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. will be held at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center at 4005 Kipling St.. The date change was made to accommodate Wheat Ridges’ neighboring city Arvada who will host their breakfast on the original date of Sept. 29. The Oct. 12 Appreciation breakfast will be held at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center where the mayor, council, and past winners will present awards to the business of the year; reinvestment award; cultural commission award; city council’s partnership award and; the mayor’s business and youth partnership. Community members are encouraged to nominate a business or individual in any of the categories. Nominations forms are available at city hall, Wheat Ridge Public Library, Wheat Ridge Senior Center and the Recreation Center or online at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us.
OCT. 12
Arvada High school Dog Pound club will host a Wealth Accumulation Seminar from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Arvada High School on 66th and Wadsworth. Participants who attend this seminar will sit through an hour presentation on Wealth Accumulation and will receive $15 that will go towards the Arvada Dog Pound club.
OCT. 12
The Jefferson County League of Women Voters will focus on Raising Taxes/Library Funding issues at two meetings in Lakewood – one at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the league office, 1425 Brentwood, No. 7, Lakewood, 80214 and another at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13. Everyone is welcome – Republicans, Democrats and independents, men and women. Join us for coffee, a cookie and some lively conversation! Call Lynne, 303-985-5128, or visit www.lwvjeffco.org for more information.
OCT. 14 –OCT. 15
The Action Center’s Beautiful Junk Sale is Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15, at Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Early bird sale is from 7 to 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14, and admission is $20, General admission after 8:30 p.m. is $2. This event is family friendly and offers something for everyone. Proceeds from the sale go directly back to the Action Center providing food, shelter and much more for the 160 households that seek our assistance each and every day.
OCT. 14
The Arvada West High School volleyball team will host a Night for Newton Fundraiser during our home game against Bear Creek from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at Arvada West High School 11325 Allendale Dr. in Arvada. Mr. Newton is a Marine Biology Teacher at AWest, he was diagnose with cancer early this summer and will be going in for surgery in late Oct. Help support a man, a father, a teacher, a dear friend. For more information, call Savina Lopez at 720-436-3422.
OCT. 15
Blue Spruce Chapter of NSDAR October meeting will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, at Cafe del Sol, 608 Garrison St, Lakewood. There will be a business meeting and program. The program will be presented by Sandy Sweeney speaking on “Grave Sayings.” Following the meeting there will be a social with cake. Members and prospective members are invited. Please RSVP to Mur, 303-986-2301 or email Mur.darco@yahoo.com by Oct. 13th.
OCT. 18
Attention Parents of eighth grade students, Arvada High School is holding their annual Open House at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 in their auditorium for all parents and their eighth grade students who will attend or are interested in attending Arvada High School in the fall of 2012. Come and see why you should make Arvada High School your school of choice.This is a “don’t miss “opportunity for you and your child to experience the academic, athletic, and co-curricular opportunities available to all students.
OCT. 22
Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association of Denver Presents Sweet Charity Brunch and Auction from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at Colorado Community Church, 3651 S. Colorado Blvd. There will be brunch, catered by La Peep, a silent and live auction, a bake sale and a boutique. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information contact Barbara Vietti at 303-979-7561 or bvietti@comcast.net.
Oct. 29
Help rake and dispose of the leaves in the yards of Denver’s senior citizens. Volunteers of America will host Rake up Colorado from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29. Volunteers will meet at the Volunteers of America Admistrative Building at 2660 Larimer in Denver. Interested volunteers and senior citizens can contact Amelia Sidinger at 303-297-0408 or asidinger@voacolorado .org
ONGOING
In celebration of the national campaign, Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Foothills Animal Shelter will be hosting Dogtober Fest for the entire month of October. It is a great opportunity to showcase the wonderful adoptable puppies and dogs in the Shelter’s care while educating the public about benefits of owning a canine companion. Adoption specials and giveaways will also be offered during the entire month. For more information, visit www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org.
Jefferson County Public Library Early October Calendar of Events:
JCPL to Hold Community Meetings
The Library has scheduled a number of community meetings throughout its service area to provide an update on library services, solicit input from library patrons and other Jefferson County residents and respond to community concerns. Meetings are currently scheduled for the following dates and times.
5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, Golden Library Meeting Room;
5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17, Ye Olde Firehouse, 3232 Depew Street, Wheat Ridge;
5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18, Arvada Library Meeting Room;
5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, Belmar Library Meeting Room;
5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, Lakewood Library Meeting Room
For a complete list of events, visit http://jefferson.lib.co.us/.
God’s Table Food Pantry is open from 9 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month and from 10 a.m. to noon every fourth Thursday each month for Jefferson County residents who meet certain Federal guidelines. God’s Table and Food Pantry is located at 6400 W. 26th Ave. in Edgewater, Behind the Vietnamese Central Baptist Church. For more information, call Beverly at 303-525-7685.
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.
The 20th Century Emporium museum store at Lakewood’s Heritage Center is now featuring “STAR WARS” from the 1970s including the evil character Darth Vader. Products available for purchase include the Vader lunchbox, life-size Darth Vader cardboard cutout, books, metal original movie poster signs and more. The 20th Century Emporium is located inside Lakewood’s Heritage Center at 801 South Yarrow St., and it is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. year round, Tuesday through Saturday. Call 303-987-7850 or visit www.Lakewood.org/HCA for more information. Plenty of free parking is available.
Tails of the Painted Cats 2012 is seeking artists who would like to help the homeless cats at Cat Care Society. Artists receive publicity, supply stipend, event invitations and event T-shirt. Deadline for entries is Sept. 15. Artist’s Information packet and entry forms can be downloaded at http://catcaresociety.org/pc_artist_info.html or contact Jane Dorsey at paintedcats@catcaresociety.org
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.
The Golden Rotary Club is seeking host families for an exchange student from Brazil for the 2011-2012 school year. The student is scheduled to arrive in Golden in the middle of August 2011. This delightful 16-year-old young lady speaks English and will be attending Golden High School. The intent of the Rotary Club is that the student rotate living with three families during the school year. The Golden Rotary Club is sponsoring this student with the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program. Host families do not need to be Rotary members, but do need to be in the Golden community. Any family interested in the rich experience of hosting this international student is asked to contact Don Hogue at hoguedon@msn.com or call 303-278-6594.
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.
Blue Nova Dance Club meets from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons contact Dave at 303 578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com.
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.
How is your relationship with yourself? How are you honoring boundaries, and what is your true essence? Come and explore. Workshops are held in Golden. Call 303-953-2344 for more information.
Do you feel like a juggler attempting to balance all of your roles? Would you like to write your personal Holistic Business Plan? Call 303-953-2344 for more information.
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 that of others isolated at the end of life. Call the volunteer coordinator at 303-731-8039 for more info.
Are ready for a reality check? Ready to take an honest view of your present life? If you are, call 303-953-2344 for more information. Workshops are held monthly in Golden.
The Resonance Center, 6650 W. 44th in Wheat Ridge, offers Holistic Happy Hours on the second Thursday every month from 4 to 7 p.m., with light snacks and tea for everyone. This is a social and wellness event we invite the community to join and offers acupuncture, massage, reflexology, psyhcotherapy and coaching, and energy work.
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.
The Habitat for Humanity Wheat Ridge Outlet store needs volunteers to work with staff members. All proceeds from the Outlet supports Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program. The duties will include accepting donations, assisting customers in the store, helping customers load purchases and working with other volunteers. Volunteers are asked for a six-month commitment of four to five hours once a week or every other week. Volunteer cashiers are also needed. Please contact Alice Goble at 303-996-5468 or email alice@hatbitatmetrodenver.org.
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.
Join the Party! On the 1st Thursday of every Month, Rejuvenation Nutrition Club hosts an open house for people of the community to see what they offer. Rejuvenation Nutrition offers smoothie samples and entertainment for attendees. It’s free to attend! A local musician performs live on his guitar bringing a sense of a calm atmosphere. It’s a great way to distress, rejuvenate, and enjoy a few hours with good friends. Rejuvenation Nutrition is located off 64th and Simms St. in Arvada. Please call Janine at 720-675-7629 for more information.
Foothills Running and Cycling Club’s activity schedule includes Long Runs at Clear Creek History Park (11th and Arapahoe) at 8:15 a.m. every Saturday morning and Cycling Rides at TriYoga Studio (16948 South Golden Road) 9 a.m. or Computrainer access at TriYoga, every Saturday morning. For more information and updates on times, visit www.frcclub.com.
Health and Harmony Massage, LLC, is excited to announce that it has moved from the Armory building to a beautiful new location at 1019 8th St., Suite 302 in Golden. The new office is in a modern, professional office building, providing a peaceful, quiet and private setting for a massage. Additionally, Health and Harmony is grateful to be celebrating its seventh year as a downtown Golden business. Visit www.hhmproducts.com for a map to the new location or call 720-988-6980.
Cat Care Society is in need of canned and bagged cat food as well as litter for its food bank. We are working with several area (human) food banks to provide vouchers for cat owners who otherwise could not afford to feed their cats. The food bank was established in an effort to reduce the number of surrendered or abandoned cats in the city. All donations of unopened food is gratefully accepted from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at the shelter, 5787 West 6th Ave., Lakewood, or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at the Thrift Store for the Society at 5707 W. 6th Ave. We are on the 6th Avenue Frontage Road between Sheridan and Wadsworth. Call 303-239-9680.
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 held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments and fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, please call us at 303-424-4828.
The Montessori School of Golden is currently enrolling children ages 12 months to 6 years. New extended hours for Fall! For information, please call 303-278-3235 or email msofg@qwestoffice.net.
Become a Puppy Raiser Canine Partners of the Rockies, CaPR, changes lives one assistance dog at a time, but it takes a team of caring, devoted people to take a dog from puppyhood to assistance dog. Join the team by becoming a volunteer Puppy Raiser for Canine Partners of the Rockies. Visit our website at www.caninepartnersoftherockies.org or call 303-364-9040 for more information.
Wilderness Trekking School is a fun, comprehensive course on hiking in the Colorado mountains; on- and off-trail, map and compass, nutrition, gear, weather, handling an emergency, traveling on snow, and more. Colorado Mountain Club presents five Tuesday evening lectures plus four field sessions and a graduation hike (on your choice of Thursday, Saturday, or Sundays) to teach you how to travel safely and confidently in the backcountry. Learn and practice new skills, meet new friends. For CMC members $90 by Sept. 6 (add $10 late fee after 9/6). Non-members call 303-279-3080 to join the CMC today. More at http://www.hikingdenver.net/schools/wts.
The Mountaineers Square Dance Club in Littleton will be giving square dance lessons starting Sept. 12. Lessons will be on Monday and Thursday nights of it-come for the fun of it. For more information, call 303-973-2946 or 303-797-8808.
Kids’ Discovery Days Preschool and Parent’s Day Out is accepting registrations for children 12 months and walking through Pre-K for the 2011-2012 school year. We offer a two and a half hour preschool and parent’s day out program and are NAEYC accredited. Toilet training is not a requirement. We also participate in the Colorado Preschool Program. The school is located in Arvada United Methodist Church at 6750 Carr St. Call Marsha Schultze, Director, at 303-431-6005 ext 238 to arrange a visit or for additional information. You can also check us out on the web at www.arvadaumc.org.
The Shrine of St. Anne Catholic School, 7320 Grant Place, in Olde Town Arvada has opening for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Please contact the school office at 303-422-1800 for more information or to schedule a tour. Visit our website at www.stannescatholic.com
Do your children want to learn to sing, or improve their singing skills? Join The Children’s Choir of Golden from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays starting Aug. 29 ,at First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St., Golden. Join us as we study and perform a variety of classical and modern music in a fun and relaxed environment with the gentle guidance of an experienced children’s choir instructor. Please arrive early to register. The cost is $150 per season or $240 for both Fall and Spring seasons. Family, early registration discounts and financial aid are available. For more information, contact Judy Denison at 303-279-5177 or Jundy-d@prodigy.net or visit goldencommunitychoirs.org.
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.
JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers are all part the summer offerings at The Market at Belmar this spring through fall 2011. Offer summer’s best to your family by shopping The Market at Belmar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Sunday, June through September, for baked goods, culinary herbs and fresh produce. In fact, each Sunday you will find something new, including the monthly pie baking contests, chef demonstrations, storytelling, gardening demonstrations and more.
OCT. 1-31
Heritage Square Miners Maze Adventureland invites to you to check out the new and greatly improved Bootown this October. With Colorado’s first and largest bi-level 3-D Maze full of colorful and spooktacular enchantment – but not scary – your Halloween experience will be like none ever before. Bootown is the perfect place for children of all ages and family fun. For more information, call (303) 278-4FUN or visit www.minersmazeadventureland.com
OCT. 6
The 2nd annual “Opportunity Rocks the Block” will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 at Emily Griffith Technical College, 1250 Welton St. The event will feature education opportunities, interactive career demonstrations, food, live entertainment and activities for kids. The event will kick off with a “Parade of Nations” at 10 a.m. Free haircuts, buzz cuts and design carvings with the barbers shop, free pedicures with cosmetology and free food samples will be offered respectively. For more information, visit emilygriffith.edu or call 720-423-4803.
OCT. 6 – 7
Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films when the 2011 Radical Reels Tour comes to Golden on Thursday Oct. 6 and Friday, Oct. 7, at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden. Tickets are available now at the Colorado Mountain Club and REI metro locations or visit www.cmc.org/rad.
OCT. 8
Join the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct.8, for the free National Fossil Day celebration. Guides will be stationed at the world-famous track site and other fossil sites on the Dinosaur Ridge Trail. At the Visitor Center activities include free admission to Trek Through Time, a fossil identification table manned by paleontologists, the Allosaurus boulder, the life-size Iguanodon, a dinosaur dig for kids, sifting for microfossils, fossil prepping, and dinosaur track painting with a free track to take home. Several other activities and booths will be associated with Earth Science Week and International Astronomy Day including gold panning, solar observing, searching for iron meteorites, and telling time with a sundial. Register for door prizes and try the scavenger hunt. Girl scouts must register at www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org. For directions or more event information: www.dinoridge.org or tom_moklestad@dinoridge.org.
OCT. 8
Costumed scarecrows of all shapes and sizes will be popping up all over Arvada’s Olde Town for the 15th Annual Festival of Scarecrows from 10:30 to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, and is expanded this year to include two blocks of 57th Ave. The festival is free and fun for the entire family. Attendees can vote for favorite scarecrows created by Olde Town businesses, community individuals, businesses and organizations, or, for a $20 entry fee, can enter their own special scarecrow in the Scarecrow Contest. Prizes will be offered in several categories. Judging, by the public, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To enter a scarecrow in the contest, call 303-420-6100.
OCT. 15
That Book Inside you Writer’s Workshop is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Colorado’s Actor’s Company and Theater School. Tickets are $195. Teresa Funke, an award-winning local author will share her experiences. Register online at www.teresafunke.com
OCT. 15
Polly Letofsky First Woman to Walk Around the World, will speak from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, at Mt. Vernon Country Club. Polly’s famous journey took her over 14,000 miles, over four continents in five years. She will also sign her book, “3MPH”, 2011 Best Travel Memoir of the year. Lunch is included.
OCT. 15
Join Lookout Mountain Nature Center’s family-friendly, non-scary Halloween festival from noon to 1:30 p.m. or from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. Enjoy a free guided hike through the forest, make a craft, listen to storytellers, visit nature center exhibits, and much more. Guided hikes will leave every 10 minutes from the Nature Center. All other activities ongoing. A suggested donation of $10 for family or $5 for individual.
OCT. 22
The “Helping Hands Hustle” 5K run/walk race is at 8:30 a.m., Oct. 22, beginning at Splash Aquatic Park. The “Helping Hands Hustle” is sponsored by St. Joseph Catholic Parish Outreach Program. Please join us to raise funds for the Christian Action Guild and the Golden Rescue Fund. Families with strollers, and/or dogs on a lease are welcome to participate. Please call 720-810-5925 or teril@stjoegold.org.
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.
Weight Loss/Toning Fitness Program Exclusively for Women! Get out of the gym and get RESULTS! Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven full body workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed. Revamp your fitness routine by getting out of your routine! You will join a community of women just like you who are getting amazing results and having fun! Indoor location is just behind Super Target on Kipling and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. For more information, contact Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp.com and visit www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com
VISUAL ART
OCTOBER THROUGH NOVEMBER
The Lakewood Arts Council presents a new exhibit during the month of October that features the work of several well-know and emerging artists from Colorado. The juried show, titled “Spotlight on Colorado Artists”, includes over 125 pieces covering all media and artistic interpretation. This outstanding collection was juried by Joanne Burney from Centennial, Colorado. The works are on display at the LAC Community Art Center and Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. The exhibit will run from October 3 – November 4. Viewing hours are 10:00-5:00, Monday – Saturday. A public reception is planned for Thursday, October 6, 7:00-8:30pm. For information, call 303-980-0625 or online at www.lakewoodartscouncil.org – exhibits link.
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
SEPT. THROUGH MAY
Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for principal trumpet. Rehearsals are from 7:30 to 10, Tuesdays in September through May at Green Mountain United Methodist Church. Concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303 – 980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information.
SEPT. 9 THROUGH OCT. 23
Miners Alley Playhouse continues their 2011 season with “The Night of the Iguana” Sept. 9 through Oct. 23. Performance dates are Fridays and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct.23 is at 2 p.m. with no 6 p.m. performance that day. Tickets are $19 – $26.50 with senior, student and group rates available. Tickets are available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com.
SEPT. 23 THROUGH OCT. 23
The Edge Theater Company presents “Some Girl(s)” September 23 through October 23 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 6 pm.; Tickets are $18 and $14 for seniors and students. Tickets are available by calling 303-232-0363 or online at www.theedgetheatre.com. Group rates are available. The Edge Theater, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215. Free Parking.
ONGOING
Calling all young actors and actresses, fall registration is going on now for a variety of theater classes including Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and A Christmas Carol. These affordable classes will teach your child skills for life: self-confidence, discipline and teamwork. Register at www.coloradoscts.org or by calling 303-456-6772. Colorado ACTS is newly located at the former Maranatha campus at 72nd and Oak in Arvada.
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 Ave. 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.
The Edge Theater Company is seeking an organized and diligent individual to be the stage manager for our production of Some Girl(s) by Neil LaBute, directed by Rick Yaconis, assistant director Ryan Goold. If you or anyone you know would be interested in this opportunity, please email to TheEdgeTheaterCompany@comcast.net or call 303-521-8041. Rehearsals are mid August through Sept. 23. Opens Sept. 23, closes Oct. 23 and runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for five weeks. For more information, visit www.theedgetheatre.com.
MUSIC
OCT. 15
Music lovers and musicians alike are invited to the 19th Annual Fall Festival of Early Music starting at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at the Boulder Public Library. Visitors to the free event presented by Early Music Colorado should enter the library through the Canyon Boulevard entrance. The free admission includes live musical performances, an early music instrument exhibit, presentations and workshops, and even a sing-along. The day ends with an evening concert at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine St., featuring English soprano Amanda Balestrieri, singing music with a “French Finesse,” including cantatas by Montéclair and Clérambault, and airs de cour, or courtly airs. This type of music was popular in France during the late Renaissance and early Baroque. This concert in not included in the free events and tickets can be purchased at www.EarlyMusicColorado.org.
OCT. 16
St. Paul’s concert series begins at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16 , at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 9200 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. The series begins with AFI African Drum and Dance Ensemble in Concert. AFI, a West African drum and dance group will demonstrate and perform traditional drumming and dancing from Togo and Ghana. Season tickets are $40 per person. Individual tickets are $15 for adults, $9 for senior citizens and students, children under 6 are free. For more information and a list of other planned concerts, contact olssoncolo@comcast.net or call 303-279-2932.
OCT. 21
The Lakewood Cultural Center and JazzReach present Big Drum/Small World featuring the Metta Quintet at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21 in the intimate 316-seat theater, 470 S. Allison Parkway at Wadsworth Boulevard and West Alameda Avenue. Tickets are $20 for adults and are available by calling 303-987-7845, online at www.Lakewood.org or at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Senior, student and group discounts available. Free parking on-site.
ONGOING
The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, September thru May at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment in mid-August, and further information.
The Troubadours Choir is looking for new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet every Friday at 9 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more info call Gary at 303-477-1380.
Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals every Friday and Saturday from 6-9 p.m. at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-237-1133 for more information.
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 at 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
ONGOING
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet from 9 to 11 a.m. during the school year on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Grace Church of Arvada, 6969 Sheridan Blvd.
MOPS at Grace is a local community that helps moms be better moms by understanding their unique needs, challenges and joys in this vital season of early mothering. Every mom is welcomed, accepted and inspired to reach her potential and recognize her influence within her family and her world. Chilcare is provided and meetings are free. For more information, visit www.grace-alone.org and click on events.
The Arvada Rountable Issues Forum meets the 1st Friday of every month at 7 a.m. at The American Legion #161, at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada CO 80003. This information and exchange forum for City, County, State and National Governments is open to the public. Please bring a family member, neighbor, coworker or friend. We have both Republican and Democrat attendees. Admission is free, a Great Breakfast is $7 and coffee only is $1. For further info, contact Jim Lytle at 303-422-5442
The “Jeffco Hand Quilters” are 18 women who gather every Monday to turn quilt tops into finished heirloom quilts. The group will be doing estimates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays except holidays at Lakewood United Methodist Church 14th and Brentwood in Lakewood Monies earned from the quilting is donated to the Action Center helping feed and clothe so many who need assistance these days. You may call Mary Wollenhaupt at 303-986-1381 for more information. We also welcome quilters to join our group.
Elevate West Metro Business Networking“Business Professionals Raising Opportunities” are weekly meetings from 8 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays at Vectra Bank, 7391 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. For further information, please contact Jennifer at 720-947-8003 or Matt at 720-947-8005. We’re growing, come join us!
The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517 8558 with questions.
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.
The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology 13050 West 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business are legal followed by networking. See www.rminventor.org for details.
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.
The Lakewood Chapter Lutheran Entrepreneurs of meets from 8 to 9 a.m. on third Wednesdays at the Bethlehem Chapel Coffee House, located in the medical office building just south of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. The chapter coordinator is Denise Rolfsmeier, 720-379-5889, cpa@rolfsmeier.com.
Business Honoring Spirituality meets from 7 to 9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave. in Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.
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
ONGOING
Foothills Animal Shelter is now offering dog training classes to the public. Classes are $120 per 6-week session. Classes are $110 for dogs adopted from Foothills Animal Shelter. For More Information go to http://www.foothillsanimalshelter.org/, call 720-407-5216 or email mthompson@fas4pets.org
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., No. 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 e-mail 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 Web site 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.