(Updates daily;
ongoing events at the bottom)
(Updates daily;
ongoing events at the bottom) Wednesday: bike to work and breakfast
Monday, June 15: animal resue benefit
Tuesday: June 16: PFLAG monthly meeting
June 18: healthcare reform
Article on 2007 week-long trip down the Smith River, started on May 10 is here
Report from Idaho on a Wounded Warrior Project trip
Website for documentary of Wounded Warrior Trip on Smith River
Host or Attend
FUNDRAISING GARAGE SALE
ALL BREED RESCUE AND TRAINING WILL HAVE THEIR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
GARAGE SALE JUNE 12-14TH IN COL. SPGS.
•Contact Info: FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 8AM-4PM, SUNDAY 10AM-2PM
•Phone: 719-264-6460
•Contact Person: AT 20 MOUNT VIEW LANE SUITE B & C
•Web:
•Email: info@csallbreed.org
PFLAG
CHAPTER MEETS
THE COLORADO SPRINGS PFLAG CHAPTER MEETS THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
AT 7PM. THE PROGRAM JUNE 16TH, WILL BE ABOUT PRIDEFEST 2009 -- AND,
WILL FEATURE PARENTS WHO HAVE BECOME ADVOCATES. PRIDEFEST IS JULY 19TH
THIS YEAR HERE IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: THE PROGRAM IS HELD AT THE DWELLING PLACE - 508
N. TEJON ST. IN COLORADO SPRINGS.ALL ARE WELCOME.
•Phone: For further information, call 575-8658
Class: Enrich
Your Life: Tackling Health Reform:
Bridging
the Divide from Individual Problem to Shared Solution - What do we need
to know about healthcare reform? What are the current costs, and what
are the benefits of reform? Is there consensus around reform? What do
people agree on and why? In this presentation and facilitated discussion,
attendees learn about some key statewide and national healthcare concepts
and reform issues. The research presented comes from a joint project
of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative and the Colorado Center on
Law and Policy, and is funded by a national grant from the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation. The goal of the project, entitled "Spotlight on
Healthcare," is to engage ordinary consumers in the healthcare reform
debate, and to develop the principles, goals, and ideas that an informed
public requires to be ready to tackle healthcare reform in Colorado.
"Spotlight on Healthcare" aims to give attendees a vocabulary with which
to talk about our complex system and the various ideas being discussed
to improve it. Includes buffet dinner. Taught by Elizabeth Feder. Call
the CC Arts Festival office to register at 719-389-6098 or register
online at http://www.coloradocollege.edu/SummerPrograms/EnrichYourLife/
Sponsored by the CC Summer Festival of the Arts.
5 p.m., Morreale Carriage House, 1130 N. Cascade Avenue, $55
COLORS
OF HAITI
"COLORS OF HAITI" IS A SAMPLING OF ART WORKS FOR AUCTION TO BENEFIT
THE 'GOAT PROJECT' FOR HAITI. THE GOAT PROJECT OF INKIND, INC. HELPS
A RURAL VILLAGE IN HAITI BY PROVIDING THREE FEMALE GOATS TO PARTICIPANTS
FOR BUILDING A HERD. THE EVENT HAPPENS FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH AT CASA VERDE
COHOUSING COMMUNITY COMMON HOUSE, BEHIND DOGTOOTH COFFEE ON THE CORNER
OF COLUMBIA AND CORONA STREETS.
•Contact Info: A MODEL FOR MICRO-LENDING WITH THE BENEFIT OF TEACHING
A TRADE.
•Phone:
•Contact Person: FROM 5:30 - 8:30 / 1355 LINDENWOOD GROVE,
•Web: www.thegoatproject.org
NAACP Centennial Juneteenth
Colorado
College is pleased to once again host this community-wide event in conjunction
with the Colorado Springs Branch NAACP. This celebration will be held
on Saturday June 20, 2009 from 11 AM - 6 PM in Armstrong Quad. Come
enjoy food, vendor booths and entertainment! Juneteenth is an abbreviated
way of saying June 19th, which is the date when slaves in Texas finally
learned of the Emancipation Proclamation. This is an opportunity to
celebrate ALL people and to celebrate the freedom of ALL people. Vendor
and performer space available. Please contact Co-Chairs Frank Lytle
or Leroy Howard at 719-475-7255. For Sponsorship opportunities, contact
Rosemary Harris Lytle at 719-233-0243 or president@coloradospringsnaacp.org
Sponsored by Office of the Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students
and the Office of Minority & International Students in conjunction
with the Colorado Springs NAACP and other community partners.
11 a.m., Armstrong Quad, free
CHILDREN
OF FALLEN SOLDIERS RELIEF FUND
A BENEFIT EVEN FOR THE 'CHILDREN OF FALLEN SOLDIERS RELIEF FUND'
HAPPENS ON JUNE 20TH OUTSIDE THE CAREY-ONSALOON IN COL. SPGS. THE MAIN
EVENT FOR THIS FUND RAISER IS THE TWO PART'ROUND UP' FASHION SHOW (2PM
AND 3PM). CLOTHES BY MISC. DESIGNS. ALSO INCLUDED: A LIVE BAND, GAMES,
CRAFT BOOTHS, FACE PAINTING, A SILENT AUCTION, BAKE SALE, ALL YOU CAN
EAT RIBS AND MORE! TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW AT THE CAREY-ON OR UPON
ENTRANCE TO THE EVENT.
•Contact Info: TICKETS ARE 15.00EA INCLUDING THE ALL YOU CAN EAT
RIBS AND 5.00 WITH OUT THE RIBS.
•Phone: CASSIE HARLOW - 719-282-5985
•Contact Person: 1PM - 6PM - 3350 N. CHESTNUT ST. COLO SPGS, CO
80907 (OUT SIDE EVENT)
•Web:
•Email: CASSIE4206901@YAHOO.COM
SUMMER
CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED
THE CATAMOUNT INSTITUTE IS LOOKING FOR SUMMER
CAMP VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS TO ASSIST CATAMOUNT EDUCATORS WITH RUNNING
SUMMER CAMPS FOR YOUTH AGES 4 TO 16.
•Contact Info: JUNE 22 JULY 31, 2009 SCHEDULE WILL VARY AND FLEXIBLE
HOURS. BEIDLEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, 740 W. CARAMILLO STREET CS 80907
AND CATAMOUNT INSTITUTES MOUNTAIN CAMPUS, WOODLAND
•Phone: 471-0910 x107; 8am through 5pm, Monday through Friday.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.scatamountinstitute.org
•Email: eitel@catamountinstitute.org
WILDERNESS
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE PROGRAMS
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIELD INSTITUTE IS
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN ITS CRESTONE NEEDLE AND SOUTH
COLONY LAKES BASIN RESTORATION PROJECTS THIS SUMMER. CRESTONE
NEEDLE IS THE CENTERPIECE OF THE SOUTH COLONY LAKES BASIN IN THE
SANGRE DE CRISTO RANGE. THE BASIN IS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE
MOST SPECTACULAR AND BEAUTIFUL ALPINE SETTINGS IN THE CENTRAL
ROCKIES.
•Contact Info: TO REGISTER PLEASE REQUEST A RMFI APPLICATION FORM:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIELD INSTITUTE 3310 WEST COLORADO AVE. CO SPGS,
COLORADO 80904
•Phone: 719.471.7736
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.rmfi.org
•Email: rmfi@rmfi.org
GREEN
DONATIONS
YOU CAN RECYCLE YOUR USED DOORS, WINDOWS, CABINETS, LIGHT FIXTURES,
ETC. AND HELP BUILD HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOMES AT THE SAME TIME. THE
"RESTORE" IS PIKES PEAK HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S NEW AND USED BUILDING
SUPPLY STORE AND WAREHOUSE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY,
FROM 9AM TO 5PM. THE RESTORE IS LOCATED DOWNTOWN AT 411 S. WAHSATCH
(AT COSTILLA).
VOLUNTEER WORK DAYS AT AIKEN CANYON
Expires:08.12.2009
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WORK IN THE
AIKEN CANYON PRESERVE THIS SUMMER. VOLUNTEERS WILL DO TRAIL MAINTENANCE
ON THE NEARLY FIVE MILES OF TRAILS, AS WELL AS SOME WEED MANAGEMENT
WORK.
•Contact Info: SAT, JUNE 20; SAT, JULY 18; SAT, AUG. 15; 8A.M.-NOON.
MODERATELY STRENUOUS. VOLUNTEERS SHOULD BRING APPROPRIATE CLOTHING,
WORK BOOTS, BUG SPRAY, WATER, AND SNACKS.
•Phone:
•Contact Person: 3350 TURKEY CANYON RANCH RD
•Web: http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/colorado/events/
•Email: lpdobey@msn.com
information
and resources for Counter Recruitment
Healthcare For All Colorado.org
WEEKLY Vigil on Mondays from 12 until 12:30 at Camp Casey, 804 N. Nevada, for
all political prisoners at Abu Ghraib, Gitmo, and worldwide
Weekly vigil Austin Bluff and Academy: Wednesday at 3PM
is seeking volunteers for the Supervised Exchange and Parenting Time program.
Call 447-9898 ext. 1020 or visit casappr.org for more.
Make of this what you will, but I got this email from CASA today:
Visit our website at www.casappr.org.
Of course I wrote back to say in no uncertain terms I would not remove this entry for a group doing such great work, and don't need her permissioin to place this call for volunteers. I will continue to support the fantasic work done there (and hope you do too) and ignore this silly posturing from one member.
Front Range Wildlife is seeking animal care, rescue and transport, fundraising, event planning and other volunteers for Spring/Summer 2007. Call 964-7826 or visit frontrangewildlife.org to register.
Teller County Regional Animal Shelter, a no-kill animal shelter in Divide, seeks volunteers to walk or groom dogs, play with cats, run errands, work in the office and more. Call 686-7707 or visit tcrascolorado.com for more.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors to local youth as part of a new program. Go for walks, play in the park, watch movies, play board games, cook food and share other positive experiences with kids each week. Call 633-2443 or visit bbbscolo.org/pikespeak for more.
PBS Frontline reports on demand online:
http://www.rmpbs.org/media/frontlineVideo.html
Free meal every Sunday at 2PM at the back of Shove Chapel, 1010 N. Nevada
To volunteer, show up at 11:30am. We're also taking donations of food, (prepared or durable), household goods, dinnerware, cash, etc.
Donations are tax deductible. Contact Steve Bass: hipgnotist(at)yahoo(dot)com or Garrett Meek, g_meek(at)coloradocollege(dot)edu
Everyone is welcome to serve or eat. We serve mostly organic foods and have specifically refused to buy in to Bob Holmes' program for regulating the poor.
We do not proselytize, preach, coerce, or wheedle.
All we do is feed
people.
SHARE Colorado is a nonprofit organization that serves as a monthly food distributor offering grocery packages at half the retail price to everyone. For more info, call 210-3244 or order at sharecolorado.com.
contact [at] CSaction(dot)org
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