Progressive bonfire dinner
Saturday: 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,
Catalyst Therapies
Today-April 18; March 26-27: Learn to run efficiently in a “Running Well” class offered 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays beginning today or in a weekend session March 26-27. The program was designed by physical and occupational therapists and avid runners. Classes include video analysis, drills and exercises. 2680 18th St., Suite 150B, 303-458- 9660, e-mail info@catalysttherapies.com,
Health seminar
Tuesday: “Detoxification, Cellular and Digestive Health Seminar,” 7-8 p.m. Reservations required. Integrative Wellness Group, 340 Third St., Castle Rock, 720-308-4089, e-mail susan@livinghealthiernow.com
Cancer Fitness Institute
Through Tuesday: Colorado Parks and Recreation Association’s Cancer Fitness Institute is offering 20 scholarships for low-income breast cancer survivors to participate in the Summit Cancer exercise program at 10 Front Range recreation centers. The program is a six-month, individualized exercise program that includes a complimentary six-month recreation center pass. Funds will be awarded on a first- come, first-served basis. Visit , click “Locations.”
Runners clinic
Wednesday: Local Olympic Gold Medalist Frank Shorter hosts a free clinic offering running tips for all ages, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Reservations required. The clinic is offered in advance of the second annual Broomfield Rotary Frank Shorter RACE4Kids’ Health 5K scheduled April 10 at Broomfield County Commons Park. Those who attend the clinic get a discounted entry fee for the 5K, visit or . Paul Derda Recreation Center, 13201 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield, 303-464-7191, e-mail info@healthylearningpaths.org
“The Science of Light”
Friday, Saturday or Sunday: The Avalon Effect and Over the Top Living present three free seminars on energetic frequencies and light therapy with Wes Burwell. Choose 6-9 p.m. Friday at Rishi’s Crossing, 2730 S. Wads- worth Blvd., Lakewood; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Energy Events, 1132-3 W. Dillon Road in Louisville; 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday at PranaYoga and Ayurveda Mandala, 3333 Federal Blvd. Reservations required. 720-204-2945, e-mail karen@overthetopliving.com
Athletic assessments
Saturday or March 26: The Mountain Fitness Training Center is offering free athletic assessments along with wellness and health suggestions, 10 a.m.- noon. Reservations required. Bike Source, 2690 E. County Line Road, Suite A, Littleton, 303-996-4060, 303-968- 8363, e-mail delatorre.mj@gmail.com
The Club at Cordillera
Saturday: Final event in the noncompetitive 5K Moonlit Snowshoe Series. Meet at 7 p.m. at the Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability, start at the Trailhead at Cordillera. $35, $30 in advance, includes chili, brownies, cocoa and a chance to win prizes. A limited number of headlamps and snowshoes are available to borrow. 970-926-5100, ,
RunBare
Saturday or March 26: Continues its series of barefoot running clinics. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Lee Martinez Park, 600 N. Sherwood St., Fort Collins; or 10 a.m.-noon March 26 at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. Participants learn the basics along with injury prevention techniques, conditioning and pre-run drills. $65 per person or $75 with a copy of “Barefoot Running: How to Run Light and Free by Getting in Touch With the Earth.”
Ski/snowboard progression camps
Saturday & Sunday: 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,
GLBT self-defense class
Sunday: Tiger Kim’s Academy, a 34- year-old martial arts school, is offering self-defense classes for the GLBT community, 10:30 a.m. The class is free, with a $5 suggested donation for the GLBT Community Center of Colorado. Reservations required. Tiger Kim’s Academy, 1480 Steele St., 303-388-1408, e-mail rsvp@tigerkim.com;
Holistic Health lunch
March 24: The Stoll Foundation for Holistic Health hosts a Wellness Lunch, noon-1 p.m. The lunch/program includes 20 minutes of mild exercise and 20 minutes of skilled relaxation followed by a potluck lunch. Reservations required. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 3700 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-527-2886, e-mail info@stollfoundation.org; -Health-Meetup-Group
The Power Method
March 26: TRX for Endurance Athletes, 10 a.m.-noon, $55. Reservations required. 2570 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-803- 2438,
SilverSneakers fitness program
Begins in April: All Medicare-eligible recipients with select health insurance plans can participate. General orientations for new members are held the first and third week of the month. Family FunPlex, 1501 65th Ave., Greeley, 970-350-9401
Platte River Half Marathon and Buckhorn Exchange Relay
April 10: The ninth annual race includes a 2-mile run through downtown Littleton, 10 miles on the South Platte River Trail and then 1 mile to the Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant. There’s also a three-person relay option. Proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Mother’s Day 5K
May 8: The City Park Running Club presents the second annual 5K run/ walk, 9 a.m. The 5K is part of the annual “Mother’s Day Migration,” and all registered participants get a free Zoo pass for that day. Fees vary; discounts available until April 15. Denver’s City Park,
BoCo Loco Bike Bash
May 15, registration deadline: May 12: The BoCo (Boulder, Colorado) 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,
Cherry Creek Athletic Club
Offering Pilates, personal training sessions, group fitness, yoga, prenatal, hip-hop and more. Some include complimentary classes. 500 S. Cherry St., 303-399-3050,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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