Theatre-Hikes Colorado
Saturday & Sunday: Audience and actors hike along trails as a full production of “Hansel and Gretel” is performed along the way, 10:30 a.m. at Cherokee Ranch & Castle in Sedalia. Tickets are $12-$20 with discounts for children and hiking club members.
Breck Bike Week
Wednesday-Sunday: Five days of various activities include bike rides, bike rodeo, skills clinic, demonstrations, yoga for bikers and more. Breckenridge was recently named a silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Breckenridge,
Highland Running of the Bulls
Saturday: The inaugural benefit pits participants against members of the Rocky Mountain RollerGirls team wielding foam bats. Recommended dress is white with a red accent to mimic the running of the bulls in Spain. Festivities for the 1K begin at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Tennyson Center for Children. Post-race activities include music, dancing, food and drinks. The start is at West 32nd Avenue and Tennyson Street;
Nature Nights
July 12: The Wildlife Experience is hosting “Top Hiking, Camping & Fishing Areas Close to Home,” 6 p.m. Colorado State Park representatives will share information on six fishing, four camping and eight hiking areas located near the museum. Reservations are required for the free program. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A question-and-answer session follows. 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker, 720-488-3344,
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,
“Fit Soul, Fit Body”
July 15-17: Authors and health experts Brant Secunda and Mark Allen host a weekend seminar on stress, motivation, healthy eating, exercise and more. The duo are the authors of “Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You.” 7-9 p.m. July 15, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 16-17. $299, includes instruction and materials. Reservations required. Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder,
High Hopes Golf Tournament
July 18: The Guild of The Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver hosts the third annual tournament. Registration is at 10 a.m., shotgun start at noon. $250; $1,000 foursome. Lunch, dinner and a cocktail party are included. Awards and prizes will be presented. Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Glenmoor Drive, Cherry Hills Village, 303-863-1200, e-mail susie@childrensdiabetesfoundation.org,
The Metro Mile
July 18: The Glendale Chamber of Commerce presents the fifth annual 1-mile run through the streets of Glendale. Races start at 6:45 p.m. $25; $20 in advance, includes T-shirt and goodie bag. Discounts for military, children and seniors. Food, live music and prizes follow the race in the stadium along with a screening of the film “The Fast and the Furious.” Proceeds benefit Glendale YMCA and . Infinity Park, Glendale,
Denver Triathlon
July 23-24: Independent Endurance Sports presents this inaugural triathlon July 24. The main competition features a 1,500-meter swim (1 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 a 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 pickup at Invesco Field at Mile High.
Real estate tours on B-cycle bikes
July 24: 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 Sundays and begin at 2 p.m. Visit the website for a schedule. Reservations required. Next tour: Aug. 12. Kentwood
Glendale Sports Center
July 25-26: Two new sessions of TRX classes begin July 25 at 5:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday and July 26 at 6 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. TRX was designed by Navy SEALS and is a method of leveraged bodyweight exercise. Classes are offered in eight-week sessions at $80 per session. 4500 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale, 303-639-4711
CF Climb for Life
July 30: The Colorado Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosts this stair climb at Invesco Field. Registration is at 7 a.m. followed by the climb at 8 a.m. $25. Participants can form teams and compete or sign up individually and set your own pace. A Survivors Party follows with food, drink and entertainment. Invesco Field at Mile High, 303-296-6610,
“Choose Peace” yoga series
July 30-31: Author Rina Jakubowicz hosts two programs based on her new book “Choose Peace: A Practical Guide Into Consciousness.” Sessions include “Converse & Connect” 2-4:30 p.m. July 30 and “Choose Action” 2-4:30 p.m. July 31. $45 each, $75 for both. Registration deadline is July 22. Studio Shakta, 773 Santa Fe Drive, 303-963-5306,
Denver Parks & Recreation
Through Aug. 14: Has partnered with Kaiser Permanente for the third year to offer Denver teens ages 13-17 free admission to city recreation centers and swimming pools. Youths age 12 and under may purchase a three-month membership for $10.50 or see if they qualify for a scholarship.
Wednesday Art Walks
Wednesday: Meet at 11 a.m. at the Vail Village Visitor Information Center on the top level of the parking structure for a free guided walking tour of Vail Village and Vail’s public-art collection. Walks continue Wednesdays through Aug. 31. Vail, 970-479-2344,
Denver Union Station Summer Walking Tours
Thursday: The Denver Union Station Project Authority is conducting free walking tours of the Denver Union Station redevelopment site. 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 about Union Station from the late 1800s to today. Each tour is limited to 25 people.
KAFM Radio Room Yoga
Saturday: Free weekly yoga class with yogi Owen Freiburger, 9 a.m. Class is limited to 40 participants. $5 suggested donation. 1310 Ute Ave., Grand Junction, 970-623-4159,
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, East 17th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard; Alamo Placita Park, East Third Avenue and Ogden Street; 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
