River run
Pull on work boots and gloves to help pick up trash and revive portions of Rainbow Falls and Fountain Creek in Manitou Springs. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Free coffee and muffins provided at registration.
Clean Up Day at Fountain Creek
Saturday, July 18, 8 a.m. to noon
Meet at Soda Springs Park, 1016 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs
Contact: 331-1115, restorefountaincreek.org
County fair
Reserve a space at this day of discussion covering energy, education, transportation and the workforce as it affects 22 counties in southeastern Colorado.
Action 22 Committee Summit and State of the State Luncheon
RSVP deadline: Friday, July 17, 5 p.m. for the Friday, July 24 event
CSU-Pueblo Occhiato Student Center Ballroom, 2200 Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo, $25-$35
Contact: 888/799-1799, action22.org
Circle of friends
Sign up to attend this panel discussion and dialogue session with local childcare professionals on how to promote self-sufficiency for women and girls in the area. Lunch provided.
Childcare Advocacy Circle
Tuesday, July 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado, 315 E. Costilla St., free
Contact: 471-3170, reservations urged
For more civic and volunteer opportunities, see Listings on p. 48.