Pumpkin Boot Camp
Oct. 29: All ages are welcome in the fifth annual ACC Pumpkin Boot Camp, 8:30-10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “superheroes.” The Pumpkin Power Lift, beginning at 10 a.m., comprises teams of two or six people lugging large pumpkins through an obstacle course. An awards ceremony with refreshments is included. $25 suggested donation. Proceeds benefit the ACC Foundation Fitness Center Fund.Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 720-951-0101,
Advanced Breast Cancer Workshop
Tuesday: 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
Ski Channel Film Tour
Wednesday: Two screenings of “Winter,” a new film featuring skiing, wingsuit flying, paragliding, speedflying, climbing and more all over the world, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $15, tickets available on the website. Proceeds benefit Ignite Adaptive Sports. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder,
Get Fit at the Garden: A Walk for Wellness
Wednesday: Garden of the Gods offers a free weekly fitness walk Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. Participants can choose a 1-, 2- or 3-mile walk. Wear appropriate shoes and bring a hat, water and sunscreen. A reception with a free snack follows. Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, 719-219-0108,
Warren Miller Wednesdays
Wednesdays through Nov. 2: The sixth annual Warren Miller Film Festival includes vintage to current films shown every Wednesday in anticipation of the upcoming 62nd film, “Like There’s No Tomorrow,” on Nov. 2. Door prizes, food and drink specials included. Festivities begin at 8:30 p.m. The West End Tavern, 926 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-3535,
1980s Ski Party
Friday: Eighth annual ski-season kickoff celebration, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Live music by the Champions included. $50, $45 in advance. Eighties ski attire required for all guests. Proceeds benefit First Descents, a local nonprofit that provides free outdoor therapy camps for young adults with cancer. Mile Hi Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave.,
Zeltiq Coolsculpting
Oct. 27; reservation deadline Friday: Dr. Dave Verebelyi at the Colorado Center for Photomedicine in Denver is hosting an open house to introduce a new non-invasive alternative to liposuction and a non-invasive varicose vein removal, 4-7 p.m. Demonstrations, consultations, discounts and refreshments included. Reservations required. 6660 Timberline Road, Suite 140, Highlands Ranch, 303-683-3235,
Galloping Goose 5K/10K
Saturday: Annual chip-timed 5K/10K. 8 a.m. check-in, 9 a.m. race begins. $25. Quincy Reservoir, Aurora, 303-416-0936,
Giving Wellness A Way
Saturday; Sunday-Oct. 29: A celebration of integrative therapies to help those with long-term disabilities. Two screenings of the award-winning documentary “9000 Needles” are presented at 2 and 4:45 p.m. Saturday by the Acupuncture Association of Colorado and the Denver Film Society at the Denver FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. Tickets are $25, $20 for DFS members. From Sunday through Oct. 29, more than 100 participating massage therapists and acupuncturists will donate 20 percent of their profit to The Chandra Plan Foundation, a nonprofit that provides integrative therapies to people with physical disabilities.
Hoofin’ It Through the Hollows
Saturday: 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 Parks and Recreation’s deKoevend Park, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial,
Shake, Rattle & Run 5K
Saturday: Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to the third annual benefit for the St. Anthony North Health Foundation. Prizes awarded to winning male and female runners. New this year is a St. Anthony North Health Connection offering free health screenings, nutrition and medication counseling. Participants wearing a Halloween costume may also win prizes. Online registration through 6 p.m. Thursday. The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St., Westminster, /
Walk for Farm Animals
Oct. 30: A benefit for Farm Sanctuary, a farm animal protection organization that rescues and provides sanctuary for abused farm animals. 9 a.m. check-in, 10 a.m. walk begins. Refreshments and a raffle included. $35, $15 in advance, $5 ages 13-17, free 12 and under. Washington Park,
Theatre-Hikes Colorado
Through Oct. 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.
Curves
Through Oct. 31: The women’s fitness centers are waiving the membership fee for new members who show proof of a mammogram within the past year or who make a $25 donation to breast cancer research.
Kindness Yoga
Nov. 3: Offering two new six-month training programs: “Awakening the Heart of the Seeker” for yoga students and “Awakening the Heart of the Teacher” for aspiring yoga instructors. Each month has a theme including Meditation in November, Asana in December, Dharma in January, Communication in February, Living Anatomy in March and Ayurveda in April. Fees vary. Registration required. 1947 S. Broadway, e-mail beingpatrick@gmail.com or visit
Breathe Deep Denver
Nov. 5: The LUNGevity Foundation presents the inaugural 5K run/walk that begins with a yoga warm-up led by Sarah Russell of Breathe Yoga & Cycling Studio and a performance from the Breathe Deep Tuba Chorus. Proceeds benefit LUNGevity’s efforts to fund lung cancer research grants, specifically for research focused on early detection efforts and targeted therapies. Sports Authority Field at Mile High,
Twister 5K
Nov. 5: The Rival Run presents this benefit for the tornado victims of Joplin, Mo., 9 a.m. $30 adults (age 18+), $20 youth and students. Check-in is 5-7 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Cheesman Park Pavilion or 7 a.m. on race day. Cheesman Park, 1177 Race St.,
Anything is Possible 5K
Nov. 6: Anytime Fitness presents this 5K that coincides with the ending of Daylight Saving time so participants can “finish the race before they start” at 1:50 a.m. The race is held at 10 cities across the country at the same time. Entry fee is $30, $5 discount for active military. Proceeds benefit Hope for the Warriors, a nonprofit that supports U.S. soldiers and their families, and Team Red, White & Blue, a nonprofit whose mission is to enrich the lives of wounded veterans. Cherry Creek Dam,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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