Bicycles for Humanity
May 7: Donate your used bike to Bicycles for Humanity, a local nonprofit that ships bicycles to Namibia for aid workers, educators and residents to enable access to health care, education and economic opportunities in the African nation. Donations accepted 9 a.m. to noon at Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club. The club has joined forces with Bicycles for Humanity and Wheat Ridge Cyclery to support this project. 5801 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village,
Ayurvedic Conference
Friday-Sunday: The Colorado Ayurvedic Association is hosting Dr. Vasant Lad for a weekend of talks and workshops. Lad presents “Ayurveda: Science of Longevity” 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Broomfield Communtiy Center, 280 Lamar St. $20, $10 for Colorama members. Visit the website for information on additional weekend programs offered in the Boulder area.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program
Saturday: TNT provides coaching, group training, fundraising support and more for those wanting to complete a marathon, half-marathon, 100-mile bike ride or triathlon in honor of local leukemia and lymphoma patients. Informational meeting begins at 10 a.m. at Whole Foods in Cherry Creek, 2375 E. First Ave. RSVP by calling 303-984-2110, ext. 24, e-mail Katie.Rickel@lls.org or online at .
Cherry Creek Sneak
Sunday: The annual run/walk courses for all levels includes a 5-mile, 3.1-mile, 1-mile sprint and a half-mile Kids’ Fun Run. Registration is $35, $20 for youths ages 17 and under, $20 seniors 60 and over, and $95 for a family four- pack for two adults and two children. New this year is a separate division for blind runners and their guides. The wave for blind athletes will start two minutes before the rest of the race field. Fee is $25 and there is no registration fee for guides. Also new: a competition for running clubs and a costume contest. Cherry Creek North,
Hana’s Hope Bowl-A-Thon
Sunday: A benefit for the nonprofit that provides wigs, wig styling, counseling and makeovers to those experiencing physical changes in hair and skin conditions from radiation, chemotherapy, alopecia, stress or other health issues. Games begin at noon. AMF Broadway Lanes, 5485 S. Broadway, Littleton, 303-522-8908, e-mail storm_trauma@yahoo.com,
Hawk Hustle 5K
Sunday: 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, ,
Real estate tours on B-cycle bikes
Sunday: Denver B-cycle and Kentwood City Properties offer a healthful way to tour real estate and get to know various neighborhoods. The tours include historical and market information on each neighborhood, as well as tours of properties. Tours are held Sundays and begin at 2 p.m. Visit the website for a schedule. Reservations required. Next tour: May 15.
Furry Scurry
May 7: The 18th annual fundraiser for the Dumb Friends League is a 2-mile dog-friendly walk starting at 9 a.m. Demonstrations, contests and pet-friendly vendors offering goods and services are included. Adoptable pets will be available. Registration is $50 per person and includes a T-shirt. Furry Scurry teams receive a discount. Participants can register online, by mail or in person at the Dumb Friends League Quebec Street shelter, 2080 S. Quebec St., or the Buddy Center, 4556 Castleton Court in Castle Rock. 303-751-5772, ext. 1378,
Larimer County Parks and Open Spaces
May 7: Presenting a series of free guided hikes and programs in Larimer County. “Hummers — the birds that is, not the cars!” is the topic for May 7, 9 a.m. Dress appropriately, and bring water. $6 daily entrance permit for vehicles. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, 970-679-4489,
MS Society Walk
May 7: A benefit for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Denver’s City Park, 303-698-7470, ext. 2; 888-WALK-COL (925-5265),
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. Denver’s City Park,
“Twilight Hike & Campfire Storytelling”
May 13: Families are invited to hike along Bear Creek and then share stories around a campfire, 7-8:30 p.m. $5, $4 members. Reservations required. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-520-6387,
Sean May Memorial Run/Walk
May 14: The third annual run/walk to honor May, who was a chief deputy district attorney in the 17th Judicial District. Race time is 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the 17th Judicial District’s Access to Justice Committee and the Sean May Memorial Fund. Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, ,
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. 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,
Denver Union Station Summer Walking Tours
May 19: The Denver Union Station Project Authority is conducting free walking tours of the Union Station redevelopment site starting May 19. Tours begin at 4:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month through September. The one-hour tour departs from the main entrance on Wynkoop Street and includes historical information of the station from the late 1800s to today. Each tour is limited to 25 people. Visit the website for reservations.
Catalystic Cadence Collective
June 5: The professional ice and dance theater company is celebrating the grand opening of its C3 Dryland Academy, an off-ice dance school, 2-4 p.m. Installation performances by the C3 Company and Aerial Stars Over Denver are included along with mini- workshops and refreshments. Classes June 6-Aug. 2. Aerial Dance Over Denver, 8964 E. Hampden Ave., 303-771-0161,
2011 Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis
June 11: A walk to raise awareness and funds to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. 6 p.m. registration, 7:30 p.m. walk begins. Food and music included. Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., 303-639-9163,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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