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Cub Scouts Day Camp

Day Camp for Cub Scouts for the Timberline District will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. June 13-15 at Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W Morrison Road, Morrison. No entry fee to park. All American Sports Day Camp will be offered throughout the Denver metropolitan area in June for boys ages 6-10. Each Cub Scout will receive a T-shirt, hat, water bottle, and a patch. Registration fees are $75 for a five-day camp. To register, visit www.denverboyscouts.org/daycamp. For more information on joining Cub Scouts visit www.denverboyscouts.org or call 303-455-5522.

Roxborough State Park kids programs

Roxborough State Park offers Kids’ Hour, a program offered free of charge for preschoolers every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the park. The program is designed to give children an opportunity to connect with nature through various activities, which might include a short hike, a story, a craft activity, games, etc. The activities are lead by volunteer naturalists. Roxy Puppet Theater will be offered for ages 8 years and younger, accompanied by an adult, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25. Registration is required for each program by calling 303-973-3959.

Roxborough State Park is recruiting volunteers

Roxborough State Park is recruiting volunteer naturalists. Volunteers who complete 48 hours of service during the calendar year will receive a comprehensive four-week training course, periodic brush-ups and a Colorado State Parks Annual Pass. Prospective volunteers must be at least 18 years old, and enjoy working with children and the outdoors. The next training will not be until 2013. For more information and to register, call the park at 303-973-3959. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.

Colorado State Parks’ lifetime pass for seniors available

Colorado State Parks is selling the new Aspen Leaf Lifetime Senior Pass for $175, and it will be valid for the lifetime of the purchaser. The pass will be available to Colorado residents age 64 and older. It will be sold at all Colorado State Parks, the Colorado State Parks Denver office, the Littleton office among others. For a complete list of retail outlets, visit http://parks.state.co.us/ParksPasses.

Take a Hike Club

Enjoy all the scenic trails in the Foothills during Foothills Park & Recreation District’s Senior Adult Take-a-Hike Club. The club meets at the Peak Community & Wellness Center, 6612 S. Ward St. Fee is $5 per person (district rate $3) and includes a water bottle. Ages 15 and older welcome. For more information, call 303-409-2264 or register online at www.ifoothills.org.

Lookout Mountain Nature Center events

To register for a program, visit http://lmnc.jeffco.us and use the registration link, or call 720-497-7600. Be sure to look for directions to the park, what to bring and where to meet when you get there. If you have questions, call 720-497-7600.

Volunteers needed for Columbine Memorial

The Columbine Memorial Foundation is looking for volunteers to assist with basic maintenance and upkeep duties at the memorial. Tasks include trash pick-up, sweeping, weeding and general cleaning. This is an ideal community service project for school groups, Scouting groups, church groups and service organizations. For more information or to volunteer, call Rod Hunley at 303-519-0758.

Trains rides at the Railroad Museum

Make your Saturday special with a ride in the Goose No. 7 or in a 19th-century passenger coach pulled by Locomotive No. 4 at Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Departures are every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Train fare is $4 for adults and seniors and $2 for children. The museum depot is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call 303-279-4591 or 800-365-6263 or visit www.coloradoRAILROADMuseum.org.