Happenings

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THURSDAY

IMHS annual meeting of members

The Intermountain Humane Society will host its annual meeting of members at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Elk Creek Fire Protection District Station 1, 11993 Blackfoot Road, Conifer. For more information, visit www.imhs.org.

SATURDAY

Shawnee History Day

Shawnee History Day will be begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Shawnee Tea Room where Connie Wright will give a presentation about “Crime in the Canyon: 1800s Outlaw and Murder Stories in the Platte Canyon Area.” After lunch, participants will go on a guided tour of the historic AG Ranch. At the end of the day, participants will help clean the Shawnee Cemetery. For more information, call Vincent and Carolyn Lee Tolpo at 303-838-6106.

Walking tour of Pine Grove, historic presentations in Buffalo Creek

The friends of North Fork National Historic District will host a walking tour of Pine Grove and historic presentations in Buffalo Creek at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, May 19. Cost is $10 (cash donation) and reservations required. Meet at North Fork Fire Station 2, 16675 Highway 126, Pine Grove. To make reservations or more information, e-mail jomacx@msn.com. Please put "Tour" in subject. Call Joan at 303-816-9035.

Community Veterans Coalition Rendezvous

A Community Veterans Coalition Rendezvous will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Conifer Community Park at Beaver Ranch, 11369 South Foxton Road. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Denver organizations are working with the Community Veterans Coalition to provide outreach to Veterans living in the mountain communities of southern Jefferson and Park counties. VA employees will provide information on veterans benefits, medical eligibility and on-the-spot enrollment servicing. VFW Post 12009 will provide a free pancake breakfast. 9Health Fair will provide no-cost blood screenings for veterans. For more information and to apply for a resource table, visit www.coloradovets.net or search for Community Veterans Coalition.

Spring Fling-It Festival

The Spring Fling-It Recycling Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Conifer High School. The following will be accepted: electronics, co-mingled recyclables, scrap metal, Styrofoam, documents for shredding, mobility devices, bicycles, clothing, shoes and tires. No household hazardous waste will be accepted. Cash only and no credit cards.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Indian Market and Powwow

The Tesoro Cultural Center’s 12th annual Indian Market and Powwow will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 19 and 20 at the Fort, 19192 Highway 8 in Morrison. Adults are $6, seniors 65 and older and students with valid ID are $3. Children under 12, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform get in free. For more information and a complete list of attending artists, call 303-839-1671 or visit www.tesorocolturalcenter.org.

Mountain Area Home & Garden Show

The Mountain Area Home & Garden Show will be May 19 and 20 at Evergreen High School. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $5 for adults, and children and students 18 and younger are free. Proceeds go to the Evergreen and Conifer Rotary Foundations. For more information, visit www.homeshowcolorado.com.

SUNDAY

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

The Mountain Resource Center will host Neighbors Helping Neighbors from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at The Ice House Cafe in downtown Evergreen. All proceeds directed to the MRC Disaster Relief Program. Highlighting the fund-raiser will be musical performances by The Pat Travis and Roger Falter Duo, Open Space, and Joe Bye. Tickets are a $10 donation and can be purchased in advance at the Ice House in Evergreen, at the MRC on Kitty Drive in Conifer, or online at www.mrcco.org. Tickets also will be available at the door.

TUESDAY

League of Women Voters to discuss legislative accomplishments

The Mountain Parks Unit of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters will host a discussion of legislative accomplishments at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 22 at at a member’s home. All are welcome – Republicans, Democrats, independents, men and women. For more information, call Ellen at 303-526-7446 or visit www.lwvjeffco.org.

Fire mitigation, evacuation program

The Elk Creek Fire Department and Jefferson County Sheriff Department will host a program about fire mitigation and evacuation plans and procedures from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 at St Laurence Episcopal Church, 26812 Barkley Road, Conifer. There will be an opportunity for questions and conversations after the presentations. For more information, call Dan or Beth Lincoln at 303-674-3834.

Quarterly Business Forum and Meeting

Mount Vernon Country Club will host its Quarterly Business Forum and Meeting on Tuesday, May 22 at the club, 24933 Club House Circle, Golden. Topics will include the Lower Northfork Fire, Jeffco economic development and the Northwest Parkway. The featured speaker will be Jefferson County Commissioner Don Rosier. Registration is from 5 to 5:30 p.m., speaker and Q&A from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and networking from 6 to 7, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. The event is open to the community. Bring your business cards and marketing materials for display and networking. Cost is $10 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. To reserve a spot, call 303-526-0616. For more information, visit www.MountVernonCC.com.

UPCOMING AND ONGOING

West Jeff Elementary School retirement celebration

West Jeff Elementary School will honor and celebrate the careers of three of its retiring staff members from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 in the school library. Mike Jagel, Becky Schreuder and Bill Macewen will be honored. Community members are invited.

Evergreen Rodeo Parade festival

The Evergreen Rodeo Parade presents the inaugural Turkey Testicle Festival fund-raiser at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26 at the El Rancho Restaurant, 29260 U.S. Highway 40, Evergreen. This adult event include beer, bands, food and prizes. Coat is $10. For more information, visit www.evergreenrodeo.com.

Memorial Day service

The public is invited to a Memorial Day service at 9 a.m., Monday, May 28 at the Peace Memorial in Evergreen Memorial Park. All veterans will be honored. Local Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion will participate. Flags will be placed on veterans’ graves in the park. Should one inadvertently be left off the grave of a veteran, please stop by the park office to receive a flag. For information, call 303-674-7750.

Food drive at the Bailey Library

The Bailey Library is hosting a food drive in May and June to help support local food pantries. Bring non-perishable foods to the Bailey Library at 350 Bulldogger Road. Your donation will help children in our area, and as a bonus your library fines will be forgiven. For more information, visit parkcounty.colibraries.org or call 303-838-5539.

Introduction to Meditation and Buddhism class

Mindfulness Meditation Center’s Introduction to Meditation and Buddhism class will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the first and third Sunday of the month at 26499 Mowbray Court, Kittredge. Intermediate classes continue to meet every Thursday at the same location. For more information, contact Margie at 303-523-9941 or margie@ahern.net.

Volunteers needed for Mountain Peace Shelter boutique

Volunteers are needed to work at the Mountain Peace Shelter’s Boutique and Resale Shoppe in Bailey. Proceeds benefit the organizations’ emergency shelter and domestic violence services. Call Laurie Rogers at 303-525-8952 for more information.

Luncheon for Seniors

The Salvation Army Service Extension Unit for Conifer will host a free luncheon at noon Tuesday, June 5 at the Conference Baptist Church, 27154 North Turkey Creek Road, Evergreen. State House Representative Cheri Gerou will be the guest speaker. Bring a book for a book exchange if you like. R.S.V.P. to Yvonne Ludwig at 303-838-4805 by Friday June 1. Reservations are critical to make sure there is enough food for everyone. You must provide your own transportation.

5th annual Hard Hats & High Heels fund-raiser

The 5th annual Hard Hats & High Heels fund-raiser will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9 at a private home in Soda Creek. The event will feature food from local restaurants, a live and silent auction, a wine pull and live entertainment from John Erlandson. Tickets are $45 prior to May 20 and $50 after. For more information, call Pandora at 303-674-1127, ext. 3, or visit www.bluesprucehabitat.org.

Mt. Evans Hospice offers summer weekend camp for grieving children

Registration is underway for both the June 22-24 and July 27-29 sessions of Mt. Evans Hospice’s annual Camp Comfort. This unique bereavement camp is a way for children ages 6 to 12 to explore their feelings of grief and share memories of their loved ones. The total cost to attend Camp Comfort, including all workshops, recreation, meals, snacks and overnight accommodations, is $150. Scholarships are available based on financial need. For more information or to receive a brochure, visit www.campcomfort.org or call Mt. Evans Hospice at 303-674-6400.

Conifer VFW Ladies Auxiliary group

The Ladies Auxiliary Group to Conifer Veterans of Foreign War Post 12009 meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Mountain Resource Center in Conifer. Prospective members (U.S. citizens over the age of 16) who are wives, widows, mothers, daughters and/or granddaughters of military men and women who have served overseas in U.S. military conflicts are eligible to join. For more information, contact President Donna Tellgren at 303-697-0353.

Wild-plant classes

The CSU Extension office is offering seven wild-plant classes in May at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Topics include native lawns, poisonous plants and invasive weeds. A full list of classes and registration information is available at http://2012npm.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 303-271-6620.

Community potluck and a movie

Conifer Community Park at Beaver Ranch will host a community potluck and a family movie with dinner beginning at 6 p.m. and the movie at 7:30 p.m. Dates are June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 1. Admission is $5 per person or $20 for families. Bring food for six people. R.S.V.P. To 303-697-8123.

Shawnee Historical Society meets

The Shawnee Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the Shawnee Tea Room. Guests and members are welcome. For more information, visit www.historicshawnee.com or call 303-816-0000.

Two slash collection weekends in the foothills

The summer’s slash collection dates have been set. They will be:

• 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 16 and 17 at Conifer High School, sponsored by the Elk Creek Fire Protection District,

• 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 11 and 12 at 8445 U.S. 285 near Inter-Canyon Fire Station 3, sponsored by Inter-Canyon and Indian Hills fire departments.

Fees are for a small pickup: bed high $5, cab high $8, above cab high $10; for a large pickup: bed high $8, cab high $10, above cab high $12. Single-axle trailers are $10, and double-axle trailers are $15. Dump trucks are $20 cab high and $25 above-cab high.

The Rooney Road collection site, 151 S. Rooney Road in Golden, is open every day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with no fees for dumping slash.

Choice enrollment opens for Jeffco Public Schools

Jefferson County families who wish to enroll their children in a school other than their neighborhood school, have the option of participating in Jeffco Public Schools’ choice enrollment process for the 2012-13 school year. Applications during the second-round, which runs through Thursday, Aug. 30, are added to the remaining names on the first-round list on a first-come, first-served basis. Any student in Colorado may enroll in any Jeffco Public School that has classroom space. To access a choice enrollment form, visit http://jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/enrollment.

Bluegrass Church

Bluegrass Church with Pastor Greg Blake will be held at 6 p.m. Sundays at the Conifer Community Church, 9998 Havekost Road, Aspen Park. An acoustic bluegrass jam will follow at 7 p.m. Bring your instruments and voices. A light dinner served after the service. For information, visit www.gospelgrass.com or call 303-638-3725.

Hiwan Homestead Museum seeks volunteers

Hiwan Homestead Museum is seeking interested community members to become volunteers to assist in teaching school programs. Topics include Colorado history and the Native Americans of the Desert Southwest. Applicants will receive in-depth personalized training to present programs to elementary students throughout the school year. Training is presented on a flexible, as-needed basis. Volunteers contribute two mornings a month to help the museum fulfill its educational mission. To register or for more information, contact Andy Spencer at 720-497-7650 or e-mail aspencer@jeffco.us.

Mt. Evans Hospice offers suicide survivors group

Mt. Evans Hospice has joined with Heartbeat, a national suicide survivors organization, to offer a drop-in support group for friends and family of suicide victims. The group, which is facilitated by Mt. Evans grief professionals and Heartbeat volunteers, provides education and support in a confidential environment. The Suicide Survivors group meets the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mt. Evans office, 3081 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen. For more information, call 303-674-6400. To learn more about Heartbeat or to explore issues of interest to suicide survivors, visit www.heartbeatsurvivorsaftersuicide.org.

Volunteer orientations

Conifer Community Park at Beaver Ranch will conduct volunteer orientations from 5 to 6 p.m. Fridays, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 1. Registration is required by calling 303-697-8123.

Mountain Peace Shelter needs donations

The Mountain Peace Shelter needs supplies such as laundry detergent, automatic dishwasher and regular dishwashing soap, toilet paper, and gift and gas cards. The shelter also accepts used ink cartridges and cell phones. It also needs sugar, vinegar, cooking oil, dusters, disinfectant, Febreeze, cleaning sponges, drain cleaner and lock boxes for medications. For more information, call the shelter at 303-838-7176.

Conifer Community Park at Beaver Ranch

The Conifer Community Park at Beaver Ranch board of directors meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Main Lodge on the Beaver Ranch property. Conifer residents are invited to attend the start of each meeting to convey their suggestions or voice their concerns. The board encourages short presentations and will take all public comments under advisement.

Conifer Community Park needs volunteers

Volunteer are needed at Conifer Community Park at Beaver Ranch. Volunteers are needed for park office reception, maintenance projects, community garden or special events. For information, call 303-838-3705.

Sheriff’s Office Youth Academy starting in June

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the 2011 Youth Academy. This free academy is for young people between the ages of 14 and 20, and offers them a peek inside their local law enforcement agency. Students will also participate in hands-on “shooting” at the indoor laser firing range. The academy will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4-8 at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. For more information, contact Deputy Michelle Lucero, SRO, at 303-435-5477.

Pleasant Park Grange seeking new members

The Pleasant Park Grange is an agricultural family fraternity that is looking for new members to help build a program of fellowship, service and activities. Members must be at least 14 years old, and dues are $25 per year. For more information, contact Yvonne at yjludwig@msn.com

Discovery Time classes

Discovery Time classes give kids a chance to make art, play music and enjoy learning activities. The classes are Fridays from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., and the activities are geared for ages 1 to 5. Punch cards are $50 for eight classes. Without a punch card, classes are $8 per child. Classes are at Mountain Resource Center, 11030 Kitty Drive in Conifer. To sign up, call Mary Alice at 303-838-7552, ext. 30, or maryalice@mrcco.org.

Pet supplies needed

The Intermountain Humane Society needs the following items to help keep the pets at the shelter safe, warm and happy. It is asking for pet foods that are free from food coloring and dyes, and it needs canned pate-style cat food, dry adult and kitten food, canned and dry adult dog and puppy food, and chew toys such as Kongs, Nylabone and rawhides. The society also needs two-pocket folders, manila folders, photocopy paper, heavy-duty plastic sleeves to label the kennels, a pellet stove wood pellets, bleach, paper towels, powdered laundry soap, dishwashing soap, 15- and 30-gallon trash bags, and outdoor floodlight-type light bulbs. For more information, visit www.imhs.org.

SRC offering technology assistance

Are you an older adult who would like to become proficient with computers or cell phones? The Seniors’ Resource Center has great volunteers who are eager to help. For details, contact Chris S. at 303-674-2843, ext. 302.

ReStore seeks donations

The Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity ReStore is looking for donations of quality new and used building materials, furniture and appliances. The ReStore can pick up larger donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a small fee. To see donation criteria and pick-up fees, visit www.BlueSpruceRestore.org/donate.html or call 303-674-4917 to schedule pick-up. All donations are tax-deductible. Proceeds from the store benefit the local Habitat affiliate. Winter ReStore hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The store is at 1232 Bergen Parkway, across from King Soopers and behind the Evergreen Mercantile building.

Healing prayer meeting

Intercessors of the Trinity is a healing/teaching prayer group that meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at The Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park, 26624 N. Turkey Creek Road. The weekly meetings are led by Deacon Brian and Dee Kerby and a team of people who rely on scripture and the Holy Spirit to help people of all denominations and ages have personal encounters with a loving God who wants us healed — physically, emotionally and spiritually. The format includes praise music, teaching, and scripture meditation. For information, call 303-697-3743.

Free car seat safety checks

Free car seat safety checks are offered by Drive Smart Evergreen/Conifer from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Chuck Ridings State Farm building, 3112 Evergreen Parkway in Evergreen. We can answer questions and help ensure everyone in the vehicle is traveling as safely as possible. The goal is to show you how to use your car seat, booster seat or seat belt in your car. If you are in need of a car seat or for information on how to use the car seat you currently have, call 303-674-9683.

Adult coed volleyball and men’s basketball

Adult coed volleyball and men’s basketball are offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Platte Canyon High School. Adults are welcome. The pool is open for children. For more information, call Riley Cox at 303-838-4403.

SRC offers adult day and respite services

Seniors’ Resource Center, a community-based nonprofit organization, can provide funding to help eligible seniors attend non-residential adult day and respite services programs at no or reduced cost. This aid, made possible through state and federal funding with a grant from the Denver Regional Council of Governments, helps provide a positive and safe environment for seniors with daytime activities at the Seniors’ Resource Center’s homelike facility in Evergreen, while enabling their caregivers to handle other responsibilities such as work or errands. The family member receiving the care must be at least 60 years of age. For more information, call 303-674-2843 or visit www.SRCAging.org.

Mt. Evans offers parent grief group

Mt. Evans Home Health and Hospice offers a monthly grief support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mt. Evans office, 3081 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen. For more information, call Barb Lamperski at 303-674-6400.

Community Bible Study at Conference Baptist Church

Community Bible Study is an internationally known, non-denominational Bible study welcoming people of all ages, faiths, church affiliations and all levels of Bible knowledge from beginners to advanced. The Conifer/Evergreen CBS will meet from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Conference Baptist Church, Highway 73 and North Turkey Creek Road. We will be studying the Acts of the Apostles. Classes available for adult women, teens, homeschoolers, preschoolers and a nursery provided for babies. For information and to register, call Marilyn Betsch at 303-838-1057 or visit www.conifercbs.org.

Ridge Runner Square Dance Club

The Ridge Runner Square Dance Club has dances the second and fourth Saturday of the month at the Aspen Park community center in Conifer. Join us from 7:30 to 10 p.m. for fun, friendship and great exercise. For more information, call Janet at 303 674-7755 or Carolyn at 303 423-6765.

Senior Coffee Klatch

A Senior Coffee Klatch will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on the second Thursday of the month in the main lodge at Conifer Community Park at Beaver Ranch. The cost is $5.

Knitting for Horsecare Foodbank

Love to knit? Want to help people? The Colorado Horsecare Foodbank is selling hand-knitted items to raise money for Colorado horse owners facing financial hardship to have feed. For more information, contact Julianna Lehman at 303-670-6762.

Jeffco Library expands high-tech offerings

Jefferson County Public Library has expanded its collection. New high-tech offerings include: Playaways (portable audio books), downloadable eBooks and downloadable audio books for children, young adults and adults. Playaway audio devices are now available for checkout. To access these and other downloadable resources, visit JCPL’s Download Center at http://jeffcolibrary.org/downloadcenter.html.

Forest Service fuel treatment operations

The U.S. Forest Service has approved limited fuel treatment operations in portions of the Harris Park Fuel Treatment Project on weekends and holidays. Cutting, skidding, and other activities will be allowed in those parts of the treatment units farther than a half-mile from private property. Work close to private property and product hauling will continue to be limited to weekdays. For more information, contact the South Platte Ranger District at 303-275-5610.

Library blog for teens

Teens looking for something new to do online can hear about great new books and programs at JCPL Teens, a new blog written just for teens by the Jefferson County Public Library. The blog, created and updated by JCPL’s team of teen librarians, will inform teens of library programs and events, discuss new and upcoming teen books, offer blog-only contests and polls and more. Visit the teen blog at www.jeffcolibrary.org/teenblog.

MRC health services

The Mountain Resource Center’s pediatric health clinic is a full-service clinic for uninsured/publicly insured youths ages newborn to 20, open Tuesday and Thursday. Call 303-838-8035 for appointments. MRC is also a CHP+/Medicaid enrollment cite for uninsured children and pregnant women, offers a mobile dental clinic, has WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutrition program for at-risk women and children, and offers Operation Frontline nutrition classes and education. Call 303-838-7552 for more information.

CLASSES

Parent/child classes

The Mountain Resource Center offers early childhood family education classes Monday through Thursday mornings. Each class meets once a week and is designed for families with children ages newborn to 5. Each session includes parent/child education together and breakout sessions for parents to meet with trained facilitators. Class listings are at www.mrcco.org, or call Mary Alice at 303-838-7552, ext. 30. Enrollment is ongoing. Some scholarships available.

Metaphysical gatherings

Join others who share an interest in metaphysics, energy healing and meditation. These ongoing free workshops will offer a continuing series of metaphysical studies. Gatherings will be held the first and third Saturday mornings of the month. For information, call Susan at 303-697-9427.

Looking for a job?

The Jefferson County Workforce Center offers a variety of workshops, including job search and applications, computers, the Internet, resumes/cover letters and more. For information, call Linda Sollars at 303-271-4715 or visit www.jeffcoworkforce.org.

Mother's Closet

Mother's Closet on Meadow Drive in Evergreen is stocked with many gently used maternity and baby-related items. There is a great selection of baby and children's clothes up to size 6. We are always available to clients as well as resale customers. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. We provide free pregnancy testing, post-abortion counseling and options regarding unplanned pregnancies. For appointments, questions or directions call Kirk Rosa at 720-226-1902.

Inter-Canyon Fire recycling centers

Inter-Canyon Fire and Rescue's aluminum can collection recycling centers are free and open to everyone all day, every day at the corner of U.S. 285 and Settler's Drive and at Turkey Creek and Deer Creek Canyon roads (Stations 1 and 3).

RELIGION

Community Bible study for students

A community Bible study for students in sixth through 12th grade will be held Sunday evenings for dinner at 6 p.m, with study following and ending by 8 p.m. at Conference Baptist Church, 27154 N. Turkey Creek Road. For information and to register, call Ronna Adams at 303-679-0150 or e-mail teencbs@rockymtnoptions.com. Student community Bible study is a non-denominational Bible study welcoming teens of all ages, faiths and church affiliations, and all levels of Bible knowledge from beginners to advanced.

Summit Dharma Center classes

Summit Dharma Center is starting an introductory meditation and Buddhist philosophy class. The classes will meet each Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the second Monday of each month. Advanced classes will continue Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. All classes are held at the KCA building 26499 Mowbray Court, Kittredge. For information, contact margie@ahern.net or call 303-523-9941 or visit www.meditationevergreen.com.

Bible study of ‘Breaking Free’

A nondenominational Bible study of Beth Moore’s “Breaking Free” will be held at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 28253 Meadow Drive. The sessions will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday through May. For information, call Carol Benson at 303-567-1077.

Community Bible study

A Conifer/Evergreen Community Bible Study will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Conference Baptist Church, 27154 N. Turkey Creek Road. The group will be studying I and II Thessalonians, Philippians, Colossians and Daniel. Classes available for adult women, teens, home-schoolers, preschoolers and a nursery provided for babies. For information and to register, call Marilyn at 303-838-1057. For more information, visit www.conifercbs.org.

Buddhist Meditation and Instruction

Study Buddhist meditation and philosophy via a webcast with Ven. Tenzin Priyardarshi, a monk ordained by the Dalai Lama. Sessions are each Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. Teachings are augmented by monthly retreats by Ven. Tenzin and other teachers. All levels are welcome. For details or directions, call Steve at 303-679-0915 or Chuck at 303-249-4199. For more information, visit www.bodhimarga.org.

Buddhism class

Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery, 8485 S. Highway 285 in Morrison, hosts a Buddhism class with dharma teaching and meditation taught by Abbott Tinh Man in the tradition and lineage of Thich Nhat Hanh on Tuesdays. There is a monthly full day of practice. All experience levels and ages welcome. For more information, visit www.cdcmonastery.org or call 303-697-4645.

Archangel Michael study group

Study Archangel Michael’s latest teachings, self-empowerment exercises, meditation and ascension techniques, plus other spiritual development and healing practices and processes as well. Join us from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturday of each month in the Conifer area. A small donation is requested to help with expenses. For information, call Susan at 303-697-9427.

REV-Up for kids

Kids are invited to take part in the fun as we sing, dance and chime from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Evergreen Lutheran Church. REV-Up (Raise Each Voice) welcomes all children in kindergarten through fifth grades. For more information, call Lynn at 303-941-4948.

AWANA for kids

AWANA at Conference Baptist Church (North Turkey Creek and Highway 73) will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays for children ages 3 through fifth grade. AWANA is a program in which children will participate in games, challenging contests, Bible stories and Bible verse memorization. Parents are welcome to observe or be helpers. Family dinner is held at 5:45 p.m. and AWANA starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 303-674-4312.

Buddhism and meditation

Summit Dharma Center meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays for video teaching on Buddhism and meditation. Classes are being held at the Kittredge Civic Center, 26499 Mowbray Court, Kittredge (this is where we met before the Wellness Center). For more information, contact Margie Ahern at 303-523-9941 or e-mail margie@ahern.net.

Teen Bible study

Join us for dinner and study of the Book of Revelations from 6 to 8 p.m. at Conference Baptist Church, 27154 North Turkey Creek Road. For information or to register, call 303-674-1405 or e-mail teencbs@rockymtnoptions.com. The ETeen group (sixth through eighth grades) will not be held this year.

Community Bible Study

Community Bible Study is an internationally known, non-denominational Bible study welcoming people of all ages, faiths, church affiliations and all levels of Bible knowledge. The Conifer/Evergreen CBS will meet 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Conference Baptist Church, 27154 N. Turkey Creek Road. Study will be the Gospel of Luke. For information or to register, call Marilyn at 303-838-1057 or visit www.conifercbs.org.

Kids' Kamp

On the second Sunday of the month, second- through fifth-grade children are invited to stay after 10 a.m. worship for a Kids' Kamp at Deer Park United Methodist Church. Enjoy a prepared lunch, watch videos, and participate in play-acting games and singing. Children will be able to help make food packages for the Interfaith Pantry. Parents must pick children up from church by 2 p.m. Deer Park United Methodist is a mile west of Pine Junction at 966 Rim Rock Road. For more information, call 303-838-6759.

Bible study

Community Bible Study has started. This year we are studying the Old Testament, "Servants of God." The group meets from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Lookout Community Church in Golden. Register by calling Freda Malazdrewicz at 303-674-2157.

Special-needs ministry

Evergreen Lutheran Church is establishing a special-needs ministry that will reach out to families with special-needs members by offering Bible study and respite programs. You do not have to be a church member to attend. For information, call Nancy Eldridge at 303-679-3357.

Evergreen Foothills Community Bible study

A new morning schedule for fall Bible study will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Lookout Mountain Community Church, 534 Commons Drive in Golden. For information or to sign up, Call Freda at 303-674-2157 or e-mail kflkmal@msn.com.

Judaism and the Jewish Bible

Rabbi Levi Brackman will teach about the Jewish Bible and Judaism at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 547 Crawford St. in Golden. For information, call 303-679-0613 or e-mail info@jitf.org.

Introduction to Buddhist philosophy, meditation

The Evergreen/Kittredge Buddhist community hosts a 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday class at the KCA Community Building in Kittredge (behind the park). New students and drop-ins are welcome. For information, call 303-670-8386 or 970-390-4318 or visit www.summitdharmacenter.org.

Buddhist classes

Study Buddhism via a webcast with Tenzin Priyadarshi, a Buddhist monk, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at 28632 Western Court in Evergreen. Teachings augmented with monthly retreats. All levels welcome. For details or directions, call Steve 303-679-0915 or Linda at 303-526-2282, or for more information, visit www.bodhimarga.org.

Sunday School classes for young people

The Christian Science Church in Evergreen welcomes children and young people to attend Sunday school classes at 10 a.m. every week at the Christian Science Church, 28244 Harebell Lane in Evergreen. Parents may attend the church service at the same time.

Free bread offered

Bread distribution is offered from 9 to 10 a.m. every Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church,1033 Rim Rock Road in Bailey The church is south of Lone Rock Veterinary. Everyone welcome; no questions asked.

Church of the Hills knitting ministry

The Church of the Hills Presbyterian USA is continuing its knitting ministry as a year-round project. Participants in this ministry of outreach and compassion knit shawls and lap blankets for those experiencing grief, tragedy or illness. The group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the church. All beginning and experienced community knitters are welcome. Yarn and needles are provided. For more information or directions, call 303-674-6641.

Little Chapel in the Hills

Little Chapel in the Hills in Buffalo Creek has services at 10 a.m. Sundays. Call 303-838-2419.

Bible study at Shepherd of the Rockies Lutheran

Ladies Bible study is held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, an informal Bible study on the Epistle of Peter; at 7 p.m. Wednesday and 1 p.m. Thursday, LifeLight Bible Study on Law and Gospel; and at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Bible Study on the Old Testament Prophet Ezekiel. For information, call 303-838-2161 or visit www.lutheransonline.com/shepherdrockies.

Friendship Food Ministry

Everyone in need of supplementary food and supplies is welcome at Friendship Baptist Church. Loaves & Fishes, a Christian Food Ministry is open from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month. The food ministry is located at Friendship Baptist Church, 1033 Rim Rock Road, (on U.S. Highway 285, one mile south of Pine Junction or 5.6 miles north of Bailey, across the road from the Will O's Wisp subdivision, next to Lone Rock Vet). Pastor Robby McCullough. Call 303-838-4130.

Faith Formation classes

St. Mary of the Rockies Catholic Church (at the top of Crow Hill in Bailey) Faith Formation classes are under way for elementary, middle and high school students. Classes will continue the first three Sundays of each month after the 9 a.m. Sunday mass. For information, call the parish office at 303-838-2375.

Bible study for women

Women are welcome to attend the Beth Moore non-denominational bible study, When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. The group will meet at Congregation Beth Evergreen, hosted by Evergreen Fellowship. For information, call Susan Mackenzie at 303-674-7391 or Juli Hobin at 303-674-9744.