Basics for Babies
Through Saturday: 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.
Yoga workshops
Friday and Saturday: Vinyasa yoga teacher Mark Morford hosts three sessions for all skill levels. “Yoga for the Fearless Voice,” 6-8:30 p.m. Friday; “Lighten the Load,” 9-11 a.m. Sunday; and “Fast, Hard and Deep,” 1-3 p.m. Sunday. $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
Breckenridge Spring Fever competitions
Saturday: “Imperial Challenge,” 6.2-mile mountain bike race; April 20: “Breck Ascent Series Race No. 5,” five hill-climb events, 5:30 p.m. / spring-fever-breckenridge
Denver Fit 2011
Saturday: 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.
Pat’s Run 2011 Colorado Shadow Run
Saturday: 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. 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. Washington Park,
Live-Life-Smiling Mile High Mile
Sunday: The 1-mile race benefits The Greenway Foundation’s SPREE Program, which offers field-based outings for kindergarten through fifth-grade students at the South Platte River. 8-9:30 a.m. $25, $20 ages 17 and under. Invesco Field at Mile High, 303-743-9720, ext. 850, ,
Health and wellness lectures
April 19: The Durango Public Library continues its series of health and wellness lectures with Steve Ilg, who will discuss “Sacred Effort: The Journey of a Wholistic Fitness Warrior Athlete.” The series wraps up with “Understanding Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine” with Julie Gwyther of Durango Community Acupuncture, on April 21. The one-hour lectures begin at noon. 1900 E. Third Ave., Durango, 970-375-3387,
Walk for Water on Earth Day
April 22: The staff of TallGrass Aveda Spa and Salon in Evergreen is sponsoring a 3-mile walk beginning at 10 a.m. at the Evergreen Lakehouse. Three miles is the average distance women in developing countries have to walk every day to get clean water. Participants are asked to bring $50 in contributions to be donated to Western Resource Advocates, a nonprofit environmental law and policy organization. Evergreen, 303-670-4444
5 til 5 Video Contest
Through April 24: Submit your Breckenridge skiing and boarding video footage on the website by 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.
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
Hawk Hustle 5K
May 1: The second annual community run/walk winds through neighborhoods around Horizon High School. Start time is 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the school’s athletic and activity programs. Horizon High School, 5321 E. 136th Ave., Thornton, ,
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 through Friday. Denver’s City Park,
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. ; ; ;
“What’s Your Outdoors?” contest
Through Aug. 31: JanSport is hosting a video contest inviting outdoor enthusiasts to film a “360-degree view of your perfect outdoor spot.” Participants are asked to upload their video on the website. The winning entry will receive $10,000. Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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