Kindness Yoga
Recently opened two new studios and offering a week of free yoga to new students. All continuing classes are donation-based. A grand-opening celebration is March 5 at the South Broadway location. Free yoga classes all day starting at 8 a.m. A yoga class and meditation begins at at 4 p.m. followed by a champagne toast. The party continues at 6 p.m. with music and refreshments. 2727 E Second Ave. in Cherry Creek North; 1947 S. Broadway; 303-316-8265,
Golden Community Center
Through May: Adult Tap for beginners to intermediate, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Adult Tap for intermediate to advanced 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, adult jazz/ballet, 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays. $40 per month, discounts available. 1470 10th St., Golden, 303-384-8124
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
Through May 2; July 30-31: Race registration is now open for the 11th annual competition. Youth and adult race teams may register through May 2. Save 5 percent if you register and pay by March 1. Sloan’s Lake Park,
The Conditioning Classroom
Today: “An Hour to Empower” fitness orientation, 6-7 p.m. $20. Reservations required. 9034 E. Easter Place, No. 100, Centennial,
Yoga Self-Realization Immersion Course
Today-Sunday: Yogi Andrei Ram will teach a week-long course followed by a weekend of workshops. The course is $500, $125 per day. The cost for the Weekend Self-Realization Workshop (Saturday and Sunday) is $150/$100 for students of the course. Individual class rates offered during the course and workshop. Reservations required. Dogma Athletica, 137 Main St., Edwards, 970-688-4433, e-mail annie@dogmaathletica.com,
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Saturday: Offers a Family Mystery Hike at 2 p.m. The naturalist-led hikes invite families to solve a puzzle, riddle or mystery as they search for clues along a 1- to 2-mile easy trail. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. Access requires an annual ($70) or daily ($7) State Parks pass. Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights Road, Colorado Springs, 719-576-2016
Gould Ski Scramble and Snowshow Stomp
Saturday: A 5K Open Ski, 5K Snowshoe Stomp, 10K Skate Ski, 10K Classic Ski and Kids race. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. Online registration is $20 plus fees for age 18 and older, $10 plus fees age 17 and younger. Online registration closes at noon Friday. Prices increase on race day. Proceeds benefit The Gould Community Center. Gould Community Center, 54587 Colorado 14, Walden,
Wellness Gala
Saturday: “Balance Your Life” is the theme for this event featuring author Dr. Robert Kandarjian and a concert with Hazel Miller along with health, beauty and holistic wellness sessions, noon-5 p.m. $20, $15 in advance. VIP tickets available. Reservations required. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the fight against autism. The First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette St., 720-336-0299,
Golden Gloves State Tournament
March 2-5: Local male and female top amateur boxers compete. Winners continue at the regional and national tournaments with the goal of earning a position on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team. Crowne Plaza Convention Center, 15500 E. 40th Ave., 303-433-6553
The Power Method
March 2: Foam Roller and TRX Flexibility Workshop, 7-8 p.m. $35, includes foam roller; March 26: TRX for Endurance Athletes, 10 a.m.-noon, $55. Reservations required. 2570 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-803-2438,
Fire Hose Relay
March 4; registration deadline March 1: The fifth annual Colorado Fire Protection Association Fire Hose Relay features teams of five who hold onto a fire hose while skiing or snowboarding through a 15-gate course. Proceeds benefit The Children’s Hospital Burn Camps Program.Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Keystone, call Chuck at 303-552-8607 or e-mail cgallagher@reliablesprinkler.com for more information.
Women’s Self-Defense Class
March 6: A benefit for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The class is 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. $5. Wear loose clothing. Refreshments included. 1480 Steele St., RSVP by calling 303-388-1408 or e-mail rsvp@tigerkim.com;
2011 Runnin’ of the Green
March 13: The 23rd annual benefit for Volunteers of America includes the Lucky 7K Run and Walk (4.35 miles) and The Leprechaun Leap, a 2-mile walk. Race time is 10:15 a.m. Starts and ends at McCormick’s Fish House & Bar, 1659 Wazee St. in LoDo, 303-694-2202,
Progressive Bonfire Dinner
March 19: Snowshoes or skis are required for the Crested Butte Nordic Council’s annual dinner that takes participants along a luminaria-lit 4K trail for a four-course, four-fire meal. Diners meet at 5 p.m. for a cup of hot wine or cocoa at the Town Ranch trailhead, located behind Crested Butte Community School. Stops include appetizer, soup, entree and dessert. Groups depart every half-hour at 5 p.m. and conclude at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40, $15 for children. Reservations required. Proceeds benefit the Gunnison/Crested Butte Junior Nordic Ski Team. Crested Butte, 970-349-1707,
Ski/snowboard progression camps
March 19-20: Oakley Inc. presents a new two-day ski and snowboard progression camp for women looking to improve. The professional coaching staff includes Head Coach Mary Walsh and Oakley Pro riders like Gretchen Bleiler and Grete Eliassen. Registration required. Winter Park,
Glendale Sports Center
March-September: Offering several sessions of TRX classes. TRX was designed by Navy SEALS and is a method of leveraged bodyweight exercise. Classes are offered in eight-week sessions at $80 per session. 4500 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale, 303-639-4711
BoCo Loco Bike Bash
May 15, registration deadline: May 12: The BoCo Loco ride offers four courses ranging from 30 to 100 miles. Proceeds benefit the Justin Parker Neurological Institute and the Boulder Community Hospital Foundation. Discount for early registration through March 31. The ride will start and finish at Gerald Stazio Softball Fields, 2445 Stazio Drive Boulder,
2011 Colfax Marathon
May 15: Runners of all abilities are invited to participate in the sixth annual marathon, half-marathon and five-person marathon relay. Discounts available for early registration. New this year is the 5K Colfax on May 14. Visit the website for details. Denver’s City Park,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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