Save a life
Join in a 5K run, 3K walk or a kids' fun run to benefit the Suicide Prevention Partnership, and at the same time learn about volunteering for the prevention hotline.
2008 Mayor's Cup Challenge
America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Drive
Saturday, Sept. 27, registration at 8 a.m., race at 9, $5-$25
Contact: 573-7447, sppppr.org
Heart and sole
Join a full-day downtown walking tour to better understand the issues of poverty, homelessness, abuse and mental illness in our community.
Urban Experience: In the Footsteps of the Poor
Downtown Colorado Springs
Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $25 includes lunch
Contact: 632-6189, econjustice@ppjpc.org
Picture purr-fect
Submit your pet's photo for a chance to be featured in the 2009 "Love Every Day" calendar published by the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. All proceeds directly benefit animals at the shelter.
2009 "Love Every Day" Calendar Pet Photo Contest
Entries due Wednesday, Oct. 1, entry fee $25
Contact: 473-1741 ext. 177, hsppr.org
For more civic and volunteer opportunities, see Listings.