Theatre-Hikes Colorado
Saturday & Sunday, July 2-3, July 9-10: Audience and actors hike along trails as a full production of “Hansel and Gretel” is performed along the way. Dates and locations include 2 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. July 2-3 at Chautauqua Park in Boulder; 11 a.m. Sunday at Glenmere Park in Greeley; 10:30 a.m. July 9-10 at Cherokee Ranch & Castle in Sedalia. Tickets are $12-$20 with discounts for children and hiking club members.
Denver Southeast Rotary Foundation’s Golf Tournament
Today: The 16th annual Charity Golf Tournament includes golf, lunch, dinner, cocktail hour, silent and live auction. Proceeds benefit the Rotary’s many projects including the I Have a Dream Foundation, youth leadership scholars, Colfax Community Network, clean water projects and more. Pinehurst Country Club, 6255 W. Quincy Ave., 303-549-9199, e-mail kerber12@comcast.net;
Pam Saunders Charity Golf Tournament
Today: The eighth annual benefit for Cancer Patients Alliance to support pancreatic cancer research. Shotgun start for the 18-hole scramble is 8 a.m. The $200 fee includes gifts, breakfast, lunch, individual and team prizes. A silent and live auction is also included. The Ridge at Castle Pines North, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway, Castle Pines North,
Bike to Work Day 2011
Wednesday: The event encourages bicycling as a commute choice. Visit the website for a map of stations offering refreshments, route planning resources, safety tips, information on group rides and more.
Spin Classes and Pedicab Rides
Wednesday: Colorado Athletic Club and United Health Care offer free 20-minute “burn off your breakfast” spin classes and free pedicab rides, 6:30-9:30 a.m., as part of Bike to Work Day activities. Participants may win CAC memberships and a UHC cycling jersey. Refreshments included. Civic Center Park, 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway,
HERA Climb4Life Colorado
Friday & Saturday: REI, Boulder Rock Club and Colorado Mountain School present the fifth annual climbing and hiking event to raises funds for ovarian cancer research. Registration is $75. Additional activities include yoga, a sports massage, skills clinics, giveaways and a silent auction. The HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization. Boulder,
Hoop-dee-doo Workshop
Saturday: The Fresh City Life Series at the Denver Public Library presents a hula-hoop workshop in which participants create their own hoop and then learn how to use it for exercise, 1:30-4 p.m. $10 materials fee. Registration required. Level B2 Conference Center, 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, 720-865-1111,
Sudan Freedom Walk
Saturday: A fundraiser to raise awareness for those held in captivity from Southern Sudan. Walk is at 9 a.m. $50 donation. Bear Creek Lake/Pelican Pavilion in Lakewood,
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Rocky Mountains
Saturday & Sunday: A noncompetitive fundraiser where participants choose a marathon (26.2 miles) or a marathon and a half (39.3 miles). The Avon Foundation for Women will donate proceeds to local and regional breast cancer organizations. 888-541-WALK (888-541-9255),
Dogs in the Park 3K Walk/Run
Sunday: The second annual walk/run is open to walkers and runners of all ages and their four-legged friends. A $25 donation includes a goodie bag. Best dog-trick, costume and tail- wag contests are included along with demonstrations and dog-friendly vendors. Proceeds benefit Friends of Retired Greyhounds, a volunteer rescue group dedicated to finding homes for former racing dogs. E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11700 Community Center Drive, Northglenn,
Stadium Stampede 5K Walk/Run
Sunday: The annual benefit includes a 5K run, 5K walk, 1K Kids Fun Run and the Huff & Puff 1K Senior Walk. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Post-race festivities include live music, bungee jumping, face painting, climbing wall, refreshments and a Health and Fitness Expo. Proceeds benefit The Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation and medical programs at Saint Joseph Hospital. INVESCO Field,
Yoga Rocks the Park
Sunday: Open to all ages and abilities, 10 a.m.-noon Sundays, through Sept. 25. Music, food and drink vendors and health exhibits included. Registration opens at 9 a.m. $15, $10 in advance. Two locations: City Park, Colorado Boulevard and East 17th Avenue; Alamo Placita Park, East Third Avenue and Ogden Street;
Carousel Classic Play for the Cure
June 29: A golf tournament to benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver and The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. Participants receive gifts, refreshments, lunch and dinner. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary Golf Club, 7549 Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, 303-863-1200, e-mail Katie@childrensdiabetesfoundation.org,
Abundant Health LLC
Through July 1: The chiropractic, acupuncture and massage clinic will donate $10 from each massage of one hour or more to the Red Cross to help victims of the recent tornados and natural disasters. 731 Bookcliff Ave., Grand Junction, 970-256-7454,
Fairways to Fairness
July 15: Victim Outreach Information presents the seventh annual golf tournament. Registration for the four-person scramble is at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. The Sunset Soiree follows at 6 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a live auction. VOI provides services to crime victims in Jefferson County. Fossil Trace Golf Club, 3050 Illinois St., Golden, 303-202-2196, e-mail vexline@msn.com,
Denver Triathlon
July 23-24: Independent Endurance Sports presents this inaugural triathlon July 24. The main competition features a 1,500-meter swim (one mile), 40-kilometer bike ride (25 miles) and a 10-kilometer run (6.2 miles). This race has been sanctioned by the USA Triathlon Association, a governing body of the United States Olympic Committee. Athletes can also compete in the Sprint Triathlon that includes an 800 meter swim (half mile), 10 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run. A “Kids That Tri Duathlon” is July 23 along with a Health & Fitness Expo and packet pick-up at Invesco Field at Mile High. Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Fitness Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954- 1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
