Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Get involved
Shopper's high
Buy secondhand fall and winter clothes for kids, plus toys, baby stuff and maternity wear. Some proceeds, and leftovers, go to the Air Force Academy Airmen's Attic.
Just Between Friends Children's and Maternity Consignment Sale
Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Phil Long Expo Center, 1515 Auto Mall Loop., $2 Friday only
Contact: 216-2626, jbfsale.com
Well read
Tutor a child in reading two hours a week. Volunteers need to be at least 14 years old. No experience required, only attendance at a training session.
Children's Literacy Tutoring Program
Children's Literacy Center, 2928 Straus Lane, #100
Orientation sessions: Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 25-27, 5:30-8 p.m. daily
Contact: 471-8672, peakreader.org
Can it
Help festival organizers and the Manitou Springs Climate Protection Campaign aim for a zero-waste arts and crafts event, manning refuse stations for trash, recyclables and compostable items.
Commonwheel Artists Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival volunteers
Volunteers accepted through the festival, Sept. 5-7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact: 685-0513, coreentoll@hotmail.com
For more civic and volunteer opportunities, see Listings on p. 50.
