Take in a Victorian tea, gift boutique, table displays and a historic house tour at Tablescapes: Tea and Treasures at the Assistance League of Denver’s historic Bosworth House, 1400 Josephine St., Fri. & Sat., June 6 & 7, 10a.m.-4p.m. Tickets: $22 at door. Proceeds benefit the League programs like Operation School Bell and Serve Our Seniors. Info: 303-355-2470.

Cash in on spring (cleaning) fever at the 2nd annual Overland Neighborhood Garage Sale! Sat., June 7,
starting at 8a.m. From Broadway west to the Platte River, from W. Jewell to W. Yale Ave. – visit hundreds of homes in the ‘hood, having fun in the sun and offering up bounteous goods – watch for sale signs throughout the community.

A kick-off party for Washington Park Cares is planned at the Wash Park Boat House, Tues., June 10, 4-7p.m. Memberships will be accepted, information provided, and light refreshments served. All area residents interested in this project are cordially invited.
     “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” is the motto of Washington Park Cares. Its mission: to help neighborhood seniors connect with services and resources to continue life on their own terms with dignity and independence – in their own homes.
     The vision includes some services performed by volunteers and others by prescreened service providers, plus cultural and social activities for the membership. One phone call will put a member in touch with a volunteer or service provider. Membership fees are $100 per person, $200 per household per year. WPC plans to serve people from Broadway to Colorado Blvd., and from Evans Ave. to Speer Blvd. Info, visit www.washington parkcares.net or call 720-381-2470.

The Santa Fe Art District, from 6th -10th Ave. on Santa Fe Drive, draws a dedicated cadre of art lovers to their mass gallery openings on the first Friday of each month (June 6, July 4). In addition to enjoying the art, learn about the history of the District by joining Denver History Tours on the southeast corner of 6th Ave. & Santa Fe Dr. at 5:30p.m. Tours focus on three eras, the 1880s, 1920s and present day. To schedule, call 720-234-7929 or visit www.denverhistorytours.com.

An afternoon of art and artifacts is always affordable, thanks to the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. Upcoming free days:
     Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., welcomes Colorado residents for free the first Saturday of each month (June 7, July 5). Info: 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org.
     Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., offers free admission Wed., June 25. Info: 303-322-7009 or www.dmns.org.

Analyze The Solar Analemma – that elongated “figure 8” shape the sun seems to create in the sky when it is photographed at the same time of day at regular intervals throughout the year. Lecturer Stephanie Pahl will speak at Denver Astronomical Society’s general meeting, Fri., June 13, 7:30p.m., in Olin Hall on the DU campus, 2190 E. Iliff Ave., rm. 105. Open to the public; reception, refreshments and stargazing follow at the Chamberlin Observatory.
     The Society’s next Open House is Sat., June 7, 7p.m. at historic Chamberlin Observatory (north Observatory Park, E. Warren Ave. & S. Fillmore St.) Peer through the 20-inch aperture refractor telescope for a fee of $1/person, look through members’ telescopes, and get answers to astronomical questions.
     DAS also hosts Public Nights each Tues. & Thur., 8:30p.m., at the Observatory, with astronomy lecture and viewing. Reservations required; visit www.thedas.org, www.du.edu/physastron, or call 303-871-5172.

Concerned about living sustainably? The 2nd annual Celebrate Our Earth Fair features more than 50 exhibits to help you on that quest, on Sat., June 14, 10a.m.-3p.m. on the grounds of First Universalist Church and Magna Carta Park (NE corner of E. Hampden Ave. at S. Colorado Blvd.). Children’s activities include reptiles from the Denver Zoo, Birds of Prey and a Kids Zone. ReDirect Recycling will take non-usable computers, cell phones and other electronics off your hands – for free – and the League of Women Voters will be on hand to register voters and answer questions. Local musicians will lend tuneful tones to the Fair, including RoLyn’nDo, Windsong, Haney’s Homemade Jam, Marianne Mayer, and Witwer & Turner. Info: Diana Hansen, 303-751-4163 or www.firstuniversalist.org.

Celebrate Flag Day with Leyden Chiles Wickersham American Legion family, Sat., June 14, noon, at Veterans Park, S. Vine St. & E. Iowa Ave. Later, at dusk, an Eagle Scout will conduct a flag disposal ceremony, under the tutelage of Gail Hamby, back at the parking lot of the Post, 5400 E. Yale Ave.
     The public is also invited to a July 4th Party on Fri., July 4, starting at noon at the Post, with food, a dunk tank, climbing wall and karaoke. Attendees are asked to bring unused Christmas and other greeting cards to be sent to hospitalized vets. Info: Lou Anne Robbins, 303-795-2056.

South Denver history comes to life (and death) in Methodical Mystery Tour, a fund-raising murder mystery marking the 100th anniversary of the Grant Avenue Community Center on Sat., June 14, 7:30p.m. Tickets ($25) treat patrons to heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, dessert and show, and will help fund the upkeep of the historic building, located at 216 S. Grant St. Call 303-733-8940 for reservations and information.

Books for cents! Books in tents! Step right up, ladies and gents, to the 33rd Annual Used Book Sale, Sat. & Sun., June 14 & 15, on the north lawn of the Central Denver Public Library, 14th Ave. Pkwy. & Broadway. More than 50,000 books – children’s, fiction, non-fiction – 50 cents and up. Public sale hours: Sat., 9a.m.-4p.m., & Sun., 10a.m.
-3p.m. Preview party for DPL Friends Foundation Members Fri., June 13, 6:30-8:30p.m. – join at door for $50. Teachers and non-profits can pick up remainders for free at the Great Book Giveaway (by reservation only) Sun., 3:30-4:30p.m. For event and membership info, call 720-
865-2051.

The Enchanted Gardens of Northwest Denver features fine flora of the Berkeley, Sunnyside and Highlands neighborhoods on Sat., June 14, 9a.m.-4p.m. Ticket ($15) proceeds benefit The Conflict Center (a nonprofit seeking to prevent verbal, physical and emotional violence in northwest Denver); for details call 303-433-4983 or visit www.conflict
center.org.

Help support small farms of the Rocky Mountain Region – and eat better – through the High Plains Food Coop. Monthly order and pickup at 7th Ave. and Santa Fe Dr. At press time, limited vegetables, but plenty of eggs, meat and herbs available. For information or to join, visit www.highplainsfood.org or call 785-626-3640.

Dying Wish, a finely crafted film about a courageous physician’s final days, will be screened Sun., June 15, 2p.m. at Neighborhood Flix Cinema, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. Retired surgeon Michael Miller’s research convinced him that stopping eating and drinking as his cancer advanced would ease his suffering and allow him to remain at home, resulting in a more peaceful death. A talkback session with the film’s producers, a hospice ethicist and a spiritual counselor follows the half-hour documentary, and will be hosted by KGNU’s Maeve Conran.
     Tickets, $15, will partially benefit KGNU Community Radio, 1390AM/88.5FM; KGNU is celebrating its 30th anniversary providing independent, non-commercial community radio. Reserve seats at www.dyingwishmedia.com or call 303-245-4886.

Find ways to create peace one person and moment at a time at a local Imagine Peace Foundation lecture
and discussion, every third Sat., 10a.m.-noon, at the Washington Park Whole Foods, 1111 S. Washington St. Small donation at door. Questions? Call Aleta at 303-671-7507, or www.imaginepeace foundation.org.

Volunteers are always needed to teach English to recently arrived refugees, persons fleeing war or persecution in their native countries, including ethnic Nepalese from Bhutan, Burmese Karen, and Somalis, who are being resettled in Colorado.
     Tutors do not need to speak their student’s language; tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Many participants are homebound mothers, adults who are disabled, or senior citizens, and live in Glendale or east-central Denver.
     Volunteers must attend a free training session, next on Sat., June 7, 8a.m.-4p.m., at Emily Griffith Opportunity School – contact Sharon McCreary for summer training dates. Details: www.refugee-esl.org. Preregistration required: contact Sharon McCreary, sharon_mccreary@dpsk12.org or 720-423-4843.

Denver Kids, Inc., needs mentors, particularly men, to help at-risk students in Denver Public Schools. Denver Kids has 19 educational counselors working caseloads of students and their families; the program tries to pair as many students as possible with volunteers. The program boasts an 88-91 percent graduation rate, with 75 percent of students bound for college. For information, visist www.denver
kidsinc.org, or call Volunteer Program Director Penny Stanley at 720-423-8264.

Give it a whirl! International Folk Dancing in Washington Park, with teacher Schukr “Sugar” Basanow kicks off its 38th year this summer. Weather permitting, Folk Dancing will be held each Thursday, 7-10p.m., through October, in front of the Washington Park Boat House Pavilion. Open to all levels and ages of dancers; beginners are welcome 7-8p.m. for instruction, with dancing continuing for all from 8-10p.m.
     Longtime dancers have reported dancing their way through international visits – “You don’t even need spoken language!” Dancing is free; donations are definitely accepted. Info: Darlene at Washington Park Rec Center, 303-698-4962.

Golfers who aren’t deterred by darkness will delight in Twilight Golf at Harvard Gulch Golf Course, 660 E. Iliff Ave. Evening play entails glow-in-the-dark golf balls and flag markers, and lit tee boxes and holes. Show up at 8:30p.m., play starts around 9p.m. and lasts 60-90 minutes. $25. For details, call Harvard Gulch Golf Course, 303-
698-4078.

Denver Croquet Club and Washington Park Bowling Club continue to offer classes, club play and tournaments throughout the summer near the Martha Washington Garden in Washington Park, near S. Franklin St. and E. Arizona Ave.  “The Lawn” was built in 1924 for the Washington Park Bowling Club, which still bowls as a club and has open leagues at this site. For info on beginning lawn bowling classes, golf croquet and open play, call Ron Eccles, 720-937-2056 or email rontseg@comcast.net.

Paula Nangle discusses & signs The Leper Compound, her debut novel, at Book Buffs, Ltd., 1519 S. Pearl St., Wed., June 18, 7p.m. Notes 2003 Nobel Laureate and author J.M. Coetzee, “The Leper Compound succeeds remarkably in giving a sense of how, during the last years of white rule in southern Africa, the daily experience of ordinary people was interfused with the larger historical drama.” Info: 303-722-3630.

All North High School alumni are entitled to free admission to Lakeside Amusement Park, 4601 Sheridan Blvd.,
Thur., June 19, to celebrate Lakeside’s 100th anniversary. Unlimited-ride tags available for $9. The Royal Pavilion hosts an all-classes dinner that evening; reserve space by June 16. For details, call 303-431-0103, 303-455-7566 or 303-477-4125.

Roam the streets and alleys of the Cory Merrill neighborhood for bargains in the Neighborhood Multi Family Sale, Fri.-Sun., June 20-22. Clothing, furniture, decorating and kitchen accessories abound. Hours vary by participant. Cory Merrill is east of University Blvd. and west of Colorado Blvd., between Interstate 25 on the south and Mississippi Ave. on the north.

The Golden Triangle neighborhood boasts an electronics recycling event and neighborhood party Sat., June 21,
both starting 1p.m.
     At the Golden Triangle Electronics Recycling Event, GRX will accept anything that can be plugged in (except air conditioners and refrigerators) for free (but monitors are $15, TVs $15) in the Denver Community Federal Credit Union parking lot, 1075 Acoma St., until 4p.m. Details at 720-377-7700.
     Across the street, Curious Theatre Company will host the Golden Triangle Association Neighborhood Party in its newly remodeled digs, 1080 Acoma St., until 4:30p.m.

Observe Colorado watermedia artist Stephen Quiller at a free lecture and demonstration at Meininger Art Supply, 499 Broadway, Sat., June 21, 1:30-3:30p.m.
Seating first-come, first-served, starting at 12:30p.m. Info: 303-698-3838, www.meininger.com.

First Christian Reformed Church hosts Goliath and Other Foes: Ancient Foes of Israel, a dramatic performance by Northwestern College’s drama ministries ensemble, Thur., June 26, 7p.m., at 1814 S. Emerson St. Free. Info: 303-733-4936.

The American Rose Society National Convention comes to Denver, Thur.-Mon., June 26-30, Four Points Sheraton SE, 6363 E. Hampden Ave. Free rose, quilt and trade show. Fee for lectures, programs and tours of public and private rose gardens. Registration information at www.2008arsdenver.com.

Bring back that lovin’ feline at the Dumb Friends League’s Feline Fiesta, Sat., June 28, 10:30a.m.-6p.m., at the 2080 S. Quebec St. shelter. Adopt a cat, learn proper care, shop for pet products and engage in entertaining activities. Donations of non-clumping litter requested; free t-shirt for adoptees. Info: www.ddfl.org, 303-751-5772, ext. 1378.

Have your morning meetings or summer breakfasts with kids at Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St. Breakfast served 2nd & 3rd Fridays (June 13 & 20), 8:30-10a.m., for $5 ($4 members). Senior/community lunches at exceptionally reasonable prices, also served, every Tues. & Wed. at noon (Community lunches 1st & 2nd Fri.).
     Creative Dance presents a Summertime Hip Hop Class for Kids (ages 6-11), six Mondays, 1:30-2:30p.m., starting June 9. Fee: $66. Call 303-885-8375 to sign up.
     Feast on French fries, hamburgers, coleslaw and sodas on Sock Hop Night, the next I Don’t Wanna Cook Night, Thur., June 19, 4:30-6:30p.m., for $5 ($3/kids 5-12).
     RTD Senior Rides: Amazing Jake’s Fun and Food -- pizza buffet and miniature golf – Thur., June 12; Denver Mountainaires’ Salute to the USO at Rocky Mountain College, Sat., June 28; and Honus and Me at the Aurora Fox Theater, Sun., June 29.
     Info: 303-733-4643 or visit www.wscc-denver.org.

You can’t spend all day on a Denver Public Library computer anymore, but you’ll at least get better access. Starting this month, each patron will be limited to 120 minutes per day on any of the DPL’s 565 computers, to be used in 30- or 60-minute increments. Free, unlimited Wi-Fi access is available at all sites for those with appropriately configured devices. Details: www.denverlibrary.org.

Denver will be the site of Whose America? Who’s American? Diversity, Civil Liberties and Social Justice, July 3-6, a conference examining the history of Japanese Americans in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah and noting the 20th anniversary of government redress for imprisonment during World War II. Guest speakers include former Denver mayor Federico Peña, actor George Takei and author Adam Schrager. Programs and workshops include field trip to the Camp Amache internment site near Granada. Info: www.janm.org/
projects/ec/conference, 213-625-0414.
     Highlighting the efforts to preserve Camp Amache is Negotiating Preservation, a special exhibition on display through July 11 at the University of Denver Museum of Anthropology, Sturm Hall Room 102, 2000 E. Asbury Ave. Museum info at www.du.edu/anthro/museum.htm.

The Kirk of Bonnie Brae Youth Group throws a monthly Book Sale at The Kirk, 1201 S. Steele St., first weekends (July 5 & 6, Aug. 2 & 3), 9a.m.-noon. Bargains on books, movies and music. Questions? Call 303-777-0343.

Block parties help build better neighborhoods; let the Neighborhood Resource Center of Colorado show you how. Go to www.nrc-neighbor.org to order a free Party Pak, containing block-party certificates from Safeway, a Good Neighboring Resource Guide, a block map to fill in neighbors’ names and addresses, and an application for a $100 Xcel Energy Foundation micro grant. Start planning now: National Neighboring Month starts July 4, and culminates Aug. 5 with National Night Out. Info: 303-
477-0023.

Volunteers are needed for tutoring or assisting with math and book clubs at Schmitt Elementary School, a K-5 school with a large population of English-as-second-language students, adopted by Wellshire Presbyterian Church, 2999 S. Colorado Blvd. Preferred time commitment is two hours a day, one day a week, for the nine-month school year. Help is also needed to start a soccer program. If interested, contact Val Peters at Wellshire, 303-758-2233.

The Second Chance Shoppe at E. Hampden Ave. & Pennsylvania St. is loaded with great clothes and household goods! All proceeds benefit Swedish Hospital Auxiliary projects. Open Mon.-Fri., 9a.m.-3p.m.; donations always accepted. Info: 303-788-6470.

Enjoy a fitness walk or T’ai Chi classes every morning this summer at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St. Classes held 7:15-8:15a.m., and are open to all fitness levels. Healthy snacks provided. Free for DBG, AARP and T’ai chi members; $5 sugested donation others.
     Discover the secrets of plants native to the American West and Southwest in Gardening With Native Plants, an American Horticultural Society Garden School, Thur. & Fri., June 19 & 20. Registration required.
     Through November, see how the urban environment and nature mesh in the Urban Nature signature exhibition of street art, garden displays and programs.
     Colorado Master Gardeners have
answers to all your gardening questions every Tues., Thur., Sat., and SCFD Free Day through Sept. 30, noon-4p.m. Query in person at the Helen Fowler Library, via phone (720-865-3575) or email (gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org).
     Visit www.botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3500 for more information.

Help restore justice by volunteering for RESTORE, the Restorative Justice Diversion Program for first-time shoplifters, ages 10-18, referred from Denver Municipal Court. Commitment is one Saturday a month. For training and sign-up call 303-534-6167. For info visit www.denvervorp.org/Programs/programs.html.

Denver 8’s new user-friendly Web site makes it easier for viewers to find live and archived programming, including City Council meetings, press announcements, community forums and Denver 8-produced programs. Check it all out by clicking the Denver 8 icon on www.DenverGov.org. Info: 720-865-2300.

Choose from 20,000+ new and used volumes including rare, autographed and first edition books at The Book Stack, located on the DU campus, Mary Reed Building, 2199 S. University Blvd., first floor, south side. Proceeds benefit University of Denver’s Penrose Library. Regular hours: Tues.-Thur., 9a.m.-1p.m. & Sat., 10a.m.-2p.m. Drop off donations during regular hours or call 303-
871-3405.

Rebels are requested to remit reunion remuneration now: South High School Class of 1958 needs advance payment
for its 50th Reunion, set for Fri. & Sat., Aug. 8 & 9, at Four Points Sheraton, I-25 & Hampden Ave. Contact Gary Knapp, Gknapp2953@comcast.net or call 720-842-0807.

Donations are urgently needed for ShelterBox, an international organization providing emergency survival kits to disaster areas around the world. Recent events in China and Mynamar have depleted the organizations’ reserves. The Denver Mile High Rotary Club is collecting funds locally – contact Betsy Boudreau at betsyrfbd@qwest.net or 303-692-9213. for details. Or visit www.ShelterBoxUSA.org.

Getting rid of your old car? Recycle it and help charities by donating online, 24/7, at www.cars4charities.org. Cars in need of significant repair are recycled, others are sold for repair and reuse. Proceeds can be directed to any of the 1,000+ charities on the site, with a tax deduction of $500 or actual price the car sells for, whichever is greater. Info, visit the Web site or call 1-866-GIVE-4-US (448-3487).

Nudge your nose into novels of note at a nearby neighborhood Denver Public Library branch. Scheduled meetings, open to all:
     Central, 14th Ave. Pkwy. & Broadway, 720-865-1111. Downtown Bookies meetsJune 10 (second Tuesday), 7p.m., to discuss Three Junes by Julia Glass.Thursday Afternoon Book Group meets June 12 (second Thursday), 1p.m., for The Crazed by Ha Jin.
     Decker, 1501 S. Logan St., 303-733-7584, first Monday each month, 6:30p.m., members vote on which book to read.
     Ross-Cherry Creek, 301 Milwaukee St., 720-865-0120, Between the Covers Book Club, meets third Tuesdays, 2p.m.
     Ross-University Hills, 4310 E. Amherst Ave., 720-865-0955, Evening Book Club meets June 23 (fourth Monday), 6:45-8p.m., for Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl; Books ‘n Brown Bag Book Club, (first Friday), 12:30-2p.m., June 6, Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World by Anthony Doerr.
     Schlessman, 100 Poplar St., 720-865-0000, offers Booktalkers Book Club every second Thursday (June 12), 10:30a.m., for an informal discussion of books read the previous month.
     Virginia Village, 1500 S. Dahlia St., 303-757-6662, second and fourth Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30p.m., Freakonomics by Steven Levitt, pages 52-114, June 10, and pages 115-207 June 24. We Love A Mystery Book Club, June 18 (third Wednesday) meets 6:30p.m.) for Wild Indigo by Sandi Ault.