Basics for Babies
Through April 16: A Precious Child Inc. and the North Metro Fire District have joined forces to collect baby formula and diapers. Donations may be dropped off at any of the eight North Metro Fire Rescue fire stations, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The final collection point is the Broomfield 9 Health Fair at Broomfield United Methodist Church on April 16.
Fitness for Living
Today: Five-week outdoor boot camps and YogaFit Boot Camps for various fitness and experience levels begin in Boulder, Lafayette and Longmont. Sessions are held for one hour on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday. Times vary and child care is available. The cost is $119 to $245 and includes before and after fitness assessments. A new series of camps begins May 9.
Fitness class
Tuesday: Step & Sculpt Class for all fitness levels, 5:25-6:25 p.m. Free. Englewood Recreation Center, 1155 W. Oxford Ave., 303-762-2680,
Breckenridge Spring Fever competitions
Wednesday: “Breck Ascent Series Race No. 4,” five hill-climb events, 5:30 p.m.; Saturday: The 5 Peaks Ski Mountaineering Race; April 16: “Imperial Challenge,” a 6.2-mile mountain bike race; April 20: “Breck Ascent Series Race No. 5,” five hill-climb events, 5:30 p.m.
Core Martial Arts & Fitness
Wednesday and Thursday: “Core XT MMA Conditioning Classes,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The classes combine martial arts with physical fitness, flexibility and proper body mechanics. 3999 S. Lipan St., Englewood, 303-806-0681,
Health and wellness lectures
Thursday: The Durango Public Library hosts a series of health and wellness lectures in April. Julie Gwyther of Durango Community Acupuncture presents “Natural Ways to Treat Allergies” on Thursday. Steve Ilg will discuss “Sacred Effort: The Journey of a Wholistic Fitness Warrior Athlete” on April 19. The series wraps up with “Understanding Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine” with Gwyther on April 21. The one-hour lectures begin at noon. 1900 E. Third Ave., Durango, 970-375-3387,
5 til 5 Video Contest
Thursday-April 24: Submit your Breckenridge skiing and boarding video footage on the website Thursday to April 24. Must be less than 3 minutes. Then tell your friends and family to vote April 21-27. The video with the most votes wins a 201 1/2012 Epic Pass with unlimited access to Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Heavenly, Northstar-at-Tahoe and Arapahoe Basin.
Cherry Creek Athletic Club
Friday: Complimentary makeup, lash and brow consultations, hair stylings, nail polish changes, chair massages and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., for members and nonmembers. RSVP to Jennifer at 303-339-5643 or e-mail jkueber@cherry . The CCAC is accepting donations for the National Kidney Foundation. 500 S. Cherry St.,
Integrated Health Center
Fridays in April: “Family Fitness Fridays” for children 12 and under to receive free chiropractic examinations, adjustments, acupuncture consultations and scoliosis screenings. “Massage and Acupressure for Infants and Toddlers” workshops are also offered at 10 a.m. Call for an appointment. 7286 S. Yosemite St., No. 150, Centennial, 303-220-7319
Pat’s Run 2011 Colorado Shadow Run
April 16, online registration deadline is Friday: Run, walk, cycle and stroll for two laps around the Washington Park lakes, approximately 4.2 miles, for the seventh annual run honoring Pat Tillman. The Pat Tillman Foundation was established in 2004 after the soldier’s death in Afghanistan. Assemble at 9 a.m., race at 9:15 a.m. A party follows at 11 a.m. at the Blake Street Tavern, 2301 Blake St. Through a partnership with the Arizona State University Alumni Association and with support from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, thousands of runners and walkers in 21 cities will participate in runs on the same day. Proceeds benefit veterans, active service members and their dependents through higher education scholarships. Meet at South High School, look for the American and Arizona State flags in the parking lot. Those who cannot participate can order a T-shirt on the website. Washington Park,
Denver Fit 2011
Saturday and April 16: Marathon and half marathon training at 8 a.m. for the Denver Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on Oct. 9. 700 S. Franklin St. in Washington Park, e-mail denverrun@gmail.com for details.
Qigong workshops
Saturday and Sunday: International Qigong instructor Daisy Lee hosts three workshops on the Chinese health exercise. “Radiant Lotus Women’s Qigong,” 1-5 p.m. Saturday, $90; “Qigong for Cleansing and Detox,” 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, $75; “Qigong for Cancer Prevention,” 1-4 p.m. Sunday, $75. $220 for all three programs, $120 for both Sunday programs. Reservations required, call Brian at 720-938- 9088 or e-mail seraiah7@hotmail.com. Rock Hard Fitness, Dragon Tao Martial Arts, 5656 Ward Way, Unit B, Arvada,
Yoga Workshop for HIV+
Saturday: The Yoga Group Inc. is a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide free yoga classes to persons with HIV. They offer three free ongoing classes each week. A beginner workshop for anyone interested is noon-2 p.m. Saturday. The classes are open to anyone with HIV, and their partners or caregivers, who must accompany HIV+ individuals. Reservations required. The Iyengar Yoga Center of Denver, 770 S. Broadway, 303-794-4050
Platte River Half Marathon and Buckhorn Exchange Relay
Sunday: 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.
Colorado Athletic Club Tabor Center
Offering complimentary three-day member passes, personal training sessions and private swim lessons. Tours of the facility available. 1201 16th St.,
Yoga workshops
April 15-16: Vinyasa yoga teacher Mark Morford hosts three sessions for all skill levels. “Yoga for the Fearless Voice,” 6-8:30 p.m. April 15; “Lighten the Load,” 9-11 a.m. April 16; and “Fast, Hard and Deep,” 1-3 p.m. April 16. $40 per class or $105 for all three sessions. Lodging specials available. The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain, 970- 790-2051, e-mail wschick@westinriverfront.com
Real estate tours on B-cycle bikes
May 1: Denver B-cycle and Kentwood City Properties have partnered to offer a healthy way to tour real estate and get to know various neighborhoods. The tours will include historical and market information on each neighborhood as well as tours of properties. All tours are held Sundays and begin at 2 p.m. Visit the website for a schedule. Reservations required. Next tour: May 15.
Colorado cycling events
June-August: Sixth annual Optic Nerve 24 Hours of ERock race, June 3; 24th annual Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival, June 5; 19th annual Kaiser Permanente Moonlight Classic for Seniors Inc., July 16; sixth annual Colorado Cyclist’s Copper Triangle, Aug. 6. ; ; ;
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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