South Suburban Golf
South Suburban Park and Recreation District is waiving weekend green fees throughout the summer for ages 17 and under after 5 p.m. at the Littleton Golf Course, Family Sports Golf Course and Lone Tree Golf Club and after 6 p.m. at South Suburban Golf Course. Saturday and Sunday only. Tee times may be reserved up to three days ahead. Visit the district’s website for details:
Santosha Yoga
Wednesday:Celebrate the longest day of the year with a special all-level yoga class, 5:45-7:15 p.m. $10 drop-in fee. Food provided or bring some to share. 5810 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 720-989-8606,
West Colfax Martial Arts Center
Friday: Denver Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo present a “Teen Karate Intensive” for ages 10-17 to earn their blue belt in four hours, 8 a.m.-noon. $100 includes Gi, T-shirt, belt and certificate. 9626 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 720-217-8643,
Gunnison River Festival
Friday & Saturday: The 10th annual festival includes the new Gunnison River Games in Legion Park along with dry-land challenges, live music, the continuous community raft float and more. Gunnison, 970-901-6215,
Journeys Backyard Barbeque Tour
Saturday: The national tour stops in Colorado with several pro action sports athletes and new music artists, noon-7 p.m. The 32-foot-long mobile music stage is next to a 60,000-square-foot “action sports playground” of jumps and ramps featuring skateboarding, BMX, Freestyle Motocross and wakeboarding. Games also included. South parking lot at Colorado Mills, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-279-1169,
Roxborough State Park
Saturday: Guided Sunrise Hike 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. Also offering “Moonlight Hikes 2012” for ages 6 to adult at 7 p.m. July 2, 7 p.m. Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30, 6 p.m. Sept. 29 and 6 p.m. Oct. 28. The cost is $7.50 each or $24 for two adults and two children. Reservations required. 303-973-3959,
Terminal Velocity
Saturday: AIGA Colorado, Colorado’s professional association for design, created this inaugural event to celebrate Denver’s diverse downtown through its typography. Using advertisements, store signs, murals and landmarks, participating teams of 2-4 (must be 21 and older) bicycle around town in a race to be the first to locate and photograph all 26 letters of the alphabet. Teams will use their smartphones and document their progress and have the opportunity to take on extra challenges. Info and registration on the website. ;
Walk to Free Slaves in Sudan
Saturday: The second annual walk to benefit the estimated 35,000 people enslaved in North Sudan, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood,
Undy 5000
Saturday: A family-friendly 5K walk/run and 1-mile Kids Fun Run to raise awareness of colorectal cancer. Participants are encouraged to participate in their underwear and all participants receive a commemorative pair of Undy 5000 boxer shorts. 7 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. run/walk start. $30-$40. Denver’s City Park,
L-Town Nutrition
“Bootcamp in the Park” for all fitness levels and experience, 8:30 a.m. every Saturday. Meet at L-Town and head to the park. YogaFlex classes offered 4 and 5:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. Saturday. $10 per class in June. 1360 Littleton Blvd., Littleton, 303-263-4029,
Lafayette Recreation Department
Offering a free three-month recreation pass for post-9/11 Lafayette veterans who have been discharged from active duty under honorable conditions. This pass includes all drop-in group-fitness classes, the indoor aquatics complex, a fitness atrium, gymnasiums, racquetball courts, an indoor track, locker rooms, family changing rooms and more. To receive a free recreation pass, applicants must present their DD-214 Form with separation date and a photo ID.
Boulder’s Walk and Bike Month
Through June: More than 70 bicycle and pedestrian activities including bike tours, running races, scavenger hunts, picnics, hikes and more are offered to celebrate the 36th annual Walk and Bike Month. “Bike to Work Day” is June 27, and approximately 40 breakfast stations will serve free breakfast to walkers and bikers 7-9 a.m.
Hatha Yoga
Through June: Hatha Yoga with Jan offered 5:30-6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturdays in June. $5 minimum donation for charity. St. John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., 303-894-0648
The Fore Furry Friends Charity Golf Tournament
July 14, registration deadline July 1: A benefit for the Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic includes 18 holes of golf, cart, breakfast, lunch, prizes, a silent auction and games for all skill levels. 7 a.m. check-in and breakfast, 8 a.m. shotgun start. $115, discounts available. The Olde Course, 2115 W. 29th St., Loveland, 970-988-3643, e-mail golf@fccrsnc.org,
Freedom Run 5K
July 4: The 31st annual benefit for Mount Evans Home Health & Hospice in Evergreen. The walk/run begins at Evergreen Middle School at 8 a.m. Race-day registration begins at 6:45 a.m. Participants are encouraged to collect pledges, forms available online. Proceeds benefit underinsured or uninsured patients along with grief counseling, patient transportation, respite care for family caregivers and Camp Comfort, a bereavement camp for children. Free child care is offered at Nick’s Pro Fitness, 7-10 a.m. 303-674-6400,
Dancing the Soul
Through Aug. 28: The Denver Center for Crime Victims (DCCV) and Dancing the Soul present “Zumba For a Cause!” classes to benefit the DCCV Emergency Fund for children and families, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. $5 per class. 950-C Jersey St., 303-502-4586, ;
Linden Tree Yoga
Saturday: “Free Yoga in the Park” 8:15-9:15 a.m. Saturdays for ages 18 and over through Sept. 29. Majestic View Community Park, 8900 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, 720-394-9425,
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. The workshop is taught by a retired physician and certified instructor trained at Duke Integrative Medicine in therapeutic yoga for seniors. $8 per class. Reservations recommended. Samadhi Yoga Studio, 639 E. 19th Ave., 303-860-YOGA (860-9642),
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, e-mail 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.
Yoga Rocks the Park
Continues its fourth season with an expanded roster of yoga instructors, live entertainment and “conscious community” vendors. The YRTP Denver 2012 season continues through Sept. 16 and YRTP Boulder 2012 is through July 28. Locations vary. $15, $10 in advance.
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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