Olde Town Acupuncture
Through Thursday: Free acupuncture treatments 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in exchange for a minimum donation of $10 to Hope House of Colorado, a nonprofit that helps teen moms and their babies. By appointment only. 5855 Wadsworth Bypass, Building A-201, Arvada, 720-898-9552, ,
YogaFlex
Power yoga classes offered 4 and 5:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 4 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Saturday. $10 per class in May. Call or visit the website for more information. L-Town Nutrition, 1360 Littleton Blvd., Littleton, 303-263-4029,
Miramont Lifestyle Fitness
Through June 3: Offering complimentary memberships to teens ages 14-17 from the Fort Collins area to its Central and North locations from June 4 through Aug. 12. Miramont will also offer fee-based small group training programs for teens and the opportunity to add a Climbing Wall Membership. Sign up with a parent or guardian and participate in a one-hour teen certification scheduled the week of June 4. Download a registration form on the website or register at the Central Club, 2211 S. College Ave., Fort Collins.
Fear the Deer
Saturday: Gain more than 2,800 vertical feet in this trail race, a benefit for Jeffco Open Space. Start time is 8 a.m. Deer Creek Canyon Park, Littleton,
Running Well seminars
Saturday or June 2: “Level 1: Running Form and Efficiency Training” sessions with exercises, CD of the drills and before-and-after videotaping, 9 a.m.-noon. Reservations required. Catalyst Therapies, 303-458-9660,
Gunnison Growler Weekend
Saturday-Monday: Festivities include a Gunnison Outdoor Expo, fishing and outdoor sports derby for children, biking events, trail running and more. Visit the website for details. Gunnison, 800-274-7580,
Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue
Saturday: Annual 5K Fun Run and Walk to benefit the no-kill Denver cat shelter, 9 a.m. $30, $20 children under 12. T-shirts, vendors, refreshments and prizes included. Stapleton Central Park, 8801 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Cats
Roxborough State Park
Saturday & June 23: Guided Sunrise Hikes at 5:30 a.m. Reservations required by sending a check for $7.50 payable to “Friends of Roxborough” to Roxborough State Park, 4751 E. Roxborough Drive, Roxborough, CO 80125. Hikes take place regardless of weather. 303-973-3959,
Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Saturday: The 2012 Colorado Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a benefit to fund research, awareness, provide family services and advocacy. Festivities include a one-mile walk and Autism Community Resource Fair. Registration and the fair begin at 12:30 p.m., the walk begins at 2 p.m. Sports Authority Field at Mile High, 720-443-7999, e-mail colorado@autismspeaks ,
Double 5K
Sunday: Runners may choose the Early 5K (8 a.m.) or Late 5K (9 a.m.) or both which is the Double 5K. The course has been certified by USA Track & Field. Runners who participate in both 5Ks qualify for prizes. Runners, walkers, teens and families are invited. America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs,
Fly Fishing Film Tour
June 1: The Wildlife Experience hosts the traveling festival that offers a screening of the film featuring global fishing footage, a silent auction, giveaways and more. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the film begins at 7 p.m. $17, $15 in advance. Proceeds benefit The Wildlife Experience. 10035 Peoria St., Parker, 720-488-3300,
Healthy Family Fair
May 31: Bayaud Enterprises, a nonprofit that provides employment services for homeless individuals and people with disabilities or mental illness, hosts its third annual fair, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The goal of the free fair is to bring together local families and provide them with information on health care, after-school programs, healthy eating and more. Lunch and a goody bag is included along with a drawing to win a bicycle. Bayaud Enterprises, 333 W. Bayaud Ave.,
Arvada Trails Day
June 2: A celebration of National Trails Day at two locations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Festivities include two 5K trail walks, a 20-mile bike ride led by the Denver Bicycle Touring Club and a 6-mile family-friendly self-guided bike ride, nature exhibits, animal presentations, an Eco-Fair, workshops, children’s activities and more. Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St.; Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, 9210 W. 80th Ave.; 720-898-7400,
Blondes vs. Brunettes Flag Football
June 2: The Young Professionals Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado (YPAAC) hosts its women’s flag football game, 1 p.m. gates open, 2 p.m. game begins. Admission is $25 or a $25 donation to a player. Proceeds fund Alzheimer’s education, counseling and research for the 72,000 Coloradans battling this disease. DU’s Peter Barton Stadium,
Jodi’s Race for Awareness
June 2: The third annual race in memory of Jodi Brammeier is a benefit for the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance and includes a 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Family Walk. The 5K begins at 8 a.m. and the 1K follows at 8:10. An awards ceremony is at 9 a.m. City Park, 23rd Street and Colorado Boulevard,
Parkinson Association Vitality Walk
June 3: The 10th annual pledge walk to raise awareness and funds for the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk begins, 10 a.m. resource fair with entertainment. $30. Free parking is available at South High School. Washington Park,
Yoga Rocks the Park
June 3: Begins its fourth season with an expanded roster of yoga instructors, live entertainment and “conscious community” vendors. The YRTP Denver 2012 season is June 3-Sept. 16 and YRTP Boulder 2012 is June 9-July 28. Locations vary. $15, $10 in advance.
Mulligans for Mutts Golf Tournament June 4: Foothills Animal Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Foothills Animal Shelter, hosts the seventh annual tournament, 8 a.m. shotgun start for the first round and 1:30 p.m. for the second round. Breakfast, lunch, gifts, prizes, contests, a 19th hole happy hour and adoptable dogs will be available. The fee is $200 or $800 per foursome. Columbine Country Club, 17 Fairway Lane, Littleton, ,
Bear Valley Library
June 5: “Beginning Yoga” class, 5:30 p.m. Free. 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave., 720-865-0975
Santosha Yoga
June 5-26: Four-week, Iyengar-style series for students new to yoga or those who want to enhance their practice, 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays. $50. Reservations required. 5810 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 720-989-8606,
Hanuman Festival
June 8-10: The three-day festival combines yoga and music with more than 30 yoga instructors and a Vendor Village (admission is free) of 60 exhibitors and sponsors offering a variety of items from clothing to food. Tickets vary. Downtown Boulder,
Denver K9K Walk
June 10: VPI, a pet insurer, continues its Pet Cancer Awareness Campaign with its second annual 3K walk to benefit pet cancer awareness and research, 8 a.m.-noon. People and pets are welcome. Washington Park,
Denver Century Ride
June 17: Cyclists may select from five new courses ranging from 1 mile to 100 miles, beginner to expert, in the third annual Coldwell Banker Denver Century Ride. A party and expo follows with a bike rodeo, chalk art and play stations, food and refreshments. Start times and fees vary. Stapleton Central Park, 8775 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,
Boomer & Senior Yoga for Health
Sunday: Workshop meets 3-4:15 p.m. every Sunday. 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. $8 per class. Reservations recommended. Samadhi Yoga Studio, 639 E. 19th Ave., 303-860-YOGA (860-9642), samadhi
Brain Fitness
A group for those with cognitive problems following cancer treatments meets the last Tuesday of each month. Call or e-mail for details. Oncology Rehab, 5300 Denver Tech Center Parkway, Suite 200, Greenwood Village, 720-306-8261, concarson@aol
Feisty Fit Females
A free exercise group for female cancer survivors meets the final Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Visit the website for details.
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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