A day's work
Volunteer to help recovering ex-offenders on probation rejoin the workforce. Applicants need good communication and people skills and must maintain confidentiality. Experience working with ex-offenders not necessary.
Re-entry Services to Regain Employment Program
Pikes Peak Workforce Center
Contact: Call Kris at 667-3765, ppwfc.org
Clean sweep
Sign up to rejuvenate the riparian areas south of Deckers by distributing native grass seed, and setting permanent barriers on defunct trails. Lunch and tools provided.
Trout & Eagle Creeks Restoration
Saturday, May 16 (future clean up days, May 30 and June 6)
Contact: 328-9234, wildconnections.org
Bike squad
Race against other amateur BMXers at this benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Association.
28th annual American Bicycle Association "Race for Life"
Rampart Park, 8270 Lexington Drive
Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m. registration, 12:45 p.m. race, $10
Contact: 235-3670, pikespeakbmx.org
For more civic and volunteer opportunities, see Listings.