Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping
Wednesday: Hosting “Kickin’ It for a Special Olympics Colorado,” part of a Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Refreshments and prizes included. Farrell’s will donate 10 percent to Special Olympics Colorado. The 2,500-square-foot location offers various classes including kickboxing and resistance training. The next 10-Week Challenge begins May 14. 1547 S. Colorado Blvd.,
18 Hours of Fruita @ Highline Race
Friday & Saturday: Mountain biking teams and individual riders from around the world will ride a loop around Highline and Mack Mesa Lakes (a 6.42-mile course) for 18 continuous hours in a competition to ride the most laps. Spectators may enter through the east or west entrances of the park. A $7 daily parks pass or Colorado State Parks annual pass is required on each vehicle. Highline Lake State Park, Loma,
Bicycles for Humanity
Saturday: 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,
Evergreen Area Youth & Sports Expo
Saturday: The Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce presents this inaugural festival of more than 55 vendors offering demonstrations and activities, a teen job expo, a “Moms Only” area, sports equipment donation station and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $5, $3 under age 18. Evergreen High School, 29300 Buffalo Park Road, Evergreen, 303-674-3412
Furry Scurry
Saturday: 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,
KAFM Radio Room Yoga
Saturday: Free yoga class with yogi Owen Freiburger, 9 a.m. Class is limited to 40 participants. 1310 Ute Ave., Grand Junction, 970-623-4159
Larimer County Parks and Open Spaces
Saturday: A series of free guided hikes and programs in Larimer County. “Hummers — the birds, that is, not the cars!” begins at 9 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring water. $6 daily entrance permit for vehicles. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, 970-679-4489,
MS Society Walk
Saturday: 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),
Power Walk for Dress for Success
Saturday: The second annual walk benefits Dress for Success, an international nonprofit that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women, in 30 cities including Colorado Springs (Citadel Mall, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk) and Denver (City of Cuernavaca Park, 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk). Visit the website for details.
Skin cancer screenings
Saturday & May 14: The Colorado Cancer Coalition and its Skin Cancer Task Force continues its free skin cancer checks. Saturday: 7 a.m.-noon at Carpenter Rec Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton; 7:30-11:30 a.m. at Granby Elementary School, 202 W. Topaz Ave. in Granby; May 14: 7:30-11:30 a.m. at Kremmling Memorial Hospital, 715 Kinsey Ave. in Kremmling.
Zumba Pachanga Master Class
Saturday: Learn Salsa, merengue, bachata, reggeaton, cumbia, samba and more, 10 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. two-hour class begins. $30, $25 in advance. Class is limited to 180 people. Forza Fitness 1849 Curtis St., 720-345-4930,
Mother’s Day 5K
Sunday: 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 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,
Five Points to Foothills
May 14: Old Larimer Street Tattoo and the Ballpark Neighborhood Association partnered for this charity bike ride to benefit community outreach programs in the Ballpark/Five Points neighborhood. The bike ride includes 5-, 10- and 20-mile routes. Riders can register for the event at Old Larimer Street Tattoo, 2229 Larimer St. Start time is 8:30 a.m. $25 per rider. 303-296-0447, e-mail Zebonekustom@gmail.com
Sean May Memorial Run/Walk
May 14: The third annual run/walk to honor Sean 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, ,
“Let’s Move Together” Arthritis Walk
May 15: The Arthritis Foundation presents the seventh annual benefit, with 1- and 3-mile options. 9 a.m. registration, 11:10 a.m. walk. Washington Park, 303-756-8622 ext. 230,
Miles for Miners Fun Run and Festival
May 15: The benefit for Mount Carbon Elementary in Littleton includes a 5K and 1-mile walk or run, along with a festival of family activities, 1-4 p.m. Mount Carbon Elementary School, 12776 W. Cross Ave., Littleton, ,
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,
ChiRunning Workshop
May 21-22: The technique that combines tai chi with running, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. $250, $185 members. May 21 session only is $150, $125 members. The Riverfront Club at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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