Castlewood Canyon State Park’s Haunted Trail
Friday & Saturday: The staff at Castlewood Canyon will guide participants along mile-long walks and share ghost stories about the park’s history, 7-9 p.m. Included with $7 vehicle entry fee. No pets allowed.2989 S. Colorado 83, Franktown,
Patagonia Denver
Wednesday: Alamos Wine and Protect Our Winters present professional snowboarder Forrest Shearer who hosts a screening of the snowboard film “Further” by Teton Gravity Research, 6:30-9 p.m. Must be 21 or over. Protect Our Winters is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing the effects of climate change on mountain communities. 1431 15th St., RSVP to
Biathlon Clinic
Saturday: Former U.S. Olympic Team Biathlon member Haley Johnson leads this skill building clinic that includes skate techniques and drills, Dryfire and shooting techniques, mental strength, strategy and warm up tips, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $25. Reservations required. Devil’s Thumb Ranch, 3530 County Road 83, Tabernash, 970-726-8231,
Denver Gorilla Run
Saturday: The eighth annual Denver Gorilla Run to benefit the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund (MGCF) is a 5.6K where participants can run, walk, ride, inline skate or skateboard. Everyone gets a full gorilla suit to keep (included with fee). Registration opens at 9 a.m., Most Creative Gorilla Costume activities begin at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. race begins, 12:30 p.m. Gorilla Run After-Party includes lunch from 12 participating restaurants, live music, a beer garden, awards ceremony and family activities. $99.95 adult, $50 little gorilla; $50 returning adult gorilla, $35 returning little gorilla. Start and finish at the Wynkoop Brewing Co., 1634 18th St., 720-524-0272,
Pumpkin Boot Camp
Saturday: 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,
Walk for Farm Animals
Sunday: 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 Sunday: 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
Adventure Film Festival
Nov. 3-5: Patagonia presents this three-day Boulder film festival featuring 40 outdoor and environmental films. Times and locations vary.
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,
Canya Cañon 6K Run for the Cub
Nov. 6: A trail race and family hike follows the Columbine trail from Starsmore Discovery Center (at the entrance of North Cheyenne Cañon) to Helen Hunt Falls. 9:30 a.m. check-in, 11 a.m. race begins. $30 per person, $40 per family; $25 per person, $35 per family, in advance; includes t-shirt and refreshments. Dogs on a leash allowed. Return transportation will be provided. Proceeds will be used to replace the visitor center at the base of Helen Hunt Falls. Starsmore Discover Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Road, Colorado Springs, 719-571-0632 ,
Boomer & Senior Yoga for Health
Nov. 6-Dec. 4: The four-week workshop meets 1-2:15 p.m. Sundays. Participants learn the health benefits of yoga in age and how to increase flexibility, improve strength and balance, maintain healthy joints, build bone and muscle, prevent osteoporosis and reduce stress. The workshop is taught by a certified instructor trained at Duke Integrative Medicine in Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors. $40. Reservations required. Samadhi Yoga Studio, 639 E. 19th Ave, 303-680-YOGA (680-9642),
Memories Lost & Found Luncheon
Nov. 9: AWARE’s annual luncheon to benefit Alzheimer’s research, 11 a.m. reception, noon-1:30 p.m. lunch and program featuring Barry Petersen, CBS News correspondent and author of “Jan’s Story: Love Lost to the Long Goodbye of Alzheimer’s.” Tickets vary. Reservations required. Seawell Grand Ballroom, Denver Center for the Performing Arts,
Guided Bird Walk
Nov. 12: All birding ability levels welcome, 8:30 a.m. Free. Must be 10 and older. Quincy Reservoir, 18350 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, 303-739-2428,
Tribella Women’s Multisport Team
Nov. 16: An informational meeting to form a 2012 team, 6 p.m. Novice or experienced athletes invited. 1060 Bannock St., ,
Wild Turkey Trivia & Hike
Nov. 19: Everything you always wanted to know about turkeys, 10-11:30 a.m. Trivia, slide show, crafts for kids and a short hike included. $5, $4 members. Reservations required. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-520-6387,
Sol Vida Dance Studio
Dec. 3: “Winter Wow: A Weekend of Workshops: Dance, Yoga, and Meditation,” 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Teens and adults of all levels invited. $88, $77 by Dec. 1. Sol Vida Dance Studio + Community Space for the Arts, 4926 E. Colfax Ave., 720-224-5990,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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