Great Sand Dunes National Park
Park rangers recently released tips for safe sledding or sandboarding the Great Sand Dunes: Rigid, slick, flat-bottomed plastic sleds, sandboards or snowboards are best and permitted anywhere on the dunefield away from vegetated areas. From the main dunes parking area, there is an approximate 2/3-mile hike to get to the small or medium-sized slopes. With a high- clearance 4WD vehicle, visitors can drive on the Medano Pass Primitive Road to Castle Creek Picnic Area for a 300-foot-tall slope across from the parking area. Great Sand Dunes National Park does not rent or sell sleds or sandboards but they are available for rent or purchase at local stores. 11500 Colorado 150, Mosca,
PowerFit Yoga Camps
Today-Oct. 28 and Oct. 31-Dec. 7: Boulder-based Fitness for Living presents a new series of classes combining yoga, Pilates and sports conditioning. One- hour classes meet Tuesday and Thursday at 6 a.m., 7:15 a.m. and 9 a.m. Child care available. 303-550-3491,
Rocky Mountain USO
Today & Saturday: Presents the fifth annual benefit golf tournament and silent auction in Lakewood today and the second annual Freedom Dinner at the Antlers Hilton in Colorado Springs on Saturday. Funds benefit the Rocky Mountain USO centers at DIA and Fort Carson. Call for more information and reservations. 719-201-6016
MS on the Move Luncheon
Tuesday: The Colorado-Wyoming Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s annual metro Denver luncheon includes “We Keep Moving,” a video compilation that shares inspirational stories about living with MS, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $125, $75 under age 35. Reservations required. Denver Marriott City Center, 1701 California St., 303-698-5405, , code: MSML927
Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping: Mom’s Night Out
Thursday, deadline today: A free introductory kickboxing class includes refreshments and drawings for prizes such as manicures, pedicures, massages, 7 p.m. RSVP to Dan at 303-756-2639 today. 1547 S. Colorado Blvd.,
Prostate cancer seminar
Thursday: Urologist Dr. Derek Zukosky hosts a seminar for men on the care and treatment of prostate cancer using the daVinci System, 6-7:30 p.m. Free, reservations required. St. Anthony Hospital Auditorium, 11600 W. Second Place, Lakewood, 303-629-4921,
Race Across Africa
Through Friday: A 4,132-mile virtual race where participants do what they usually do (walking, running, biking, etc.) and then log their miles on the website and follow other teams’ progress up the Nile River. Participants also earn miles for donations. Proceeds are used for water and sanitation projects in Africa and other service projects of Rotary International Clubs. ,
Used bicycle drive & ride
Through Saturday; Sunday: Bring your used bicycles to any Tony’s Market location through Saturday and 3t Ministry will refurbish and donate them to kids at the Open Doors Youth Gang Alternatives in Denver bike rally in April. Kids also receive new helmets and locks. Bikes can also donated at the start of Tony’s to Tony’s Bike Ride on Sunday at 950 Broadway. The ride is a 71-mile bicycle tour stopping at all four Tony’s Market locations.
Colorado 5K VisionWalk
Saturday: The Foundation Fighting Blindness presents the sixth annual walk to raise awareness and funds for retinal degenerative diseases. 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk begins. Children’s activities, refreshments and entertainment included. Dogs and strollers welcome. Denver’s City Park, Fight
Lafayette Open Space Day
Saturday: Individuals, families and groups are invited to participate in the 12th annual Open Space Day. This year’s focus is on enhancing wildlife habitat and stream restoration along the Coal Creek Open Space trail corridor. Check-in is 8:55-9 a.m. and work continues until 11 a.m. Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided for all registered volunteers. Coal Creek Open Space Trail Corridor, 1720 Elysian Field Drive, Lafayette,
Skirt Chaser 5K Series
Saturday: Skirt Sports, creator of the original fitness skirt, presents the fourth annual benefit for Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue. The 5K begins with an all-women’s start (3 p.m.), followed by a men’s “skirt chaser” three minutes later. Fees vary. Registration begins at 1 p.m. The race concludes with a block party offering live music, a Skirt Sports fashion show, food and games. Non-runners can join post-race festivities for $15. Sports Authority Field at Mile High,
Women of Wellness Expo
Saturday: The kick-off of a month-long “Celebrating Women” expo to celebrate and inspire women through fashion, personal style and self-expression, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The first 50 women to stop by the Quality Air display will receive a goodie bag and may enter a drawing for a Fresh Air Machine. Colorado Mills, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-590-1380
Man of the Cliff
Saturday & Sunday: Men and women of all sizes and skill levels are invited to compete in the third annual outdoorsman competition that includes ax throwing, archery, keg tossing, caber tossing, sledge-hammer throwing, speed chopping and two-person crosscut sawing. Proceeds benefit First Descents, which provides free outdoor adventures for young adults surviving and fighting cancer. Red Cliff,
American Heart Association’s HeartChase
Oct. 8: Teams venture through Old Town Lafayette to solve clues and complete checkpoints in the quickest time possible to win prizes. The chase begins and ends in City Park, and features stops at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, Simpson Mine Park, Festival Plaza and other locations.
Theatre-Hikes Colorado
Oct. 8-30: Audience and actors hike along trails as a full production of “Frankenstein” is performed along the way. Dates, times and locations vary. Tickets are $10-$25 with discounts for children and hiking club members. A dinner package is $65.
Veterans Golf Tournament
Oct. 8: A fundraiser to send the local Veterans Golden Age Games Team to the national games in St. Louis in 2012. 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. $75 includes cart and lunch. Registration recommended by Oct. 6. Cash prizes awarded. Chipeta Golf Course, 229 29 Road, Grand Junction, 970-245-6175
Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & Half Marathon
Oct. 9: The second annual race features 26 local bands performing along each mile of the race. The race begins near the State Capitol and takes participants past city landmarks and parks and concludes with a finish-line festival at Civic Center with the band Smash Mouth. A Health & Fitness Expo is Oct. 7-8 at the Colorado Convention Center.
Fall Nourishment Cleanse and Retreat
Options include retreat programs and a teleconferencing cleanse course. Various dates in October. 720-771-5737,
Advanced Breast Cancer Workshop
Oct. 18: Information on the latest treatment options for advanced (metastatic) breast cancer, management of side effects and ways to cope are included in “Frankly Speaking About Advanced Breast Cancer,” 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Reservations recommended. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, 303-318-3462, e-mail heathero@cancersupportcolorado.org
Galloping Goose 5K/10K
Oct. 22: Annual chip-timed 5K/10K. 8 a.m. check-in, 9 a.m. race begins. $25. Quincy Reservoir, Aurora, 303-416-0936,
Hoofing’ It through the Hollows
Oct. 22: Dogs and costumes welcome in the 5K Run/Walk along the High Line Canal. 5 p.m. check-in. $25, $15 in advance, includes T-shirt and goodie bag. Costume contest and prizes included. South Suburban’s deKoevend Park, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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