The Bike Depot
Tuesday:The nonprofit community bike shop offers “Get in Gear for Bike to Work Day,” free bicycle fit adjustments and safety checks, 5-7 p.m. Cyclists may also enter prize drawings. 2825 Fairfax St., 303-393-1963, thebikedepot.org
CrossFit Arvada
Saturday:Offering a Hydrostatic Body Fat Test. Reservations required. 14700 W. 66th Place, Unit 6, Arvada, 720-308-3259, e-mail crossfitarvada.tom@gmail.com, crossfitarvada.com
CrossFit Elevation
Saturday, registration deadline noon Friday: Hosting a “#1 Competition,” a contest for first-time CrossFit competitors, 9 a.m. The four divisions include male and female advanced (more than six months of CrossFit experience), and male and female beginner (less than six months of CrossFit experience). Registration required by noon June 29. Free admission to watch the competitions. 837 Santa Fe Drive, crossfitelevation.com
Front Range Boot Camp
Saturday: St. Anthony North Health Foundation is teaming up with Front Range Boot Camp to host a workout, “Take One For The Team — Be ’cause’ We Can,” to benefit Flight for Life Colorado. The workout is a 24-minute “football game” with two 12-minute halves and a 2-minute half-time. Teams must complete a series of exercises together to score a touchdown, extra point, field goal and 2-point conversion. The exercises will consist of squats, push-ups, sit-ups, mountain climbers and more. 8 a.m.start time. $10 per person, $100 per team of 11. Ralston Recreation Center, Ralston Road and Quail Street, Arvada, stanthonynorthhealthfoundation.org/front-range-boot-camp
Run 4 Independence
Saturday: The Grand Park (Winter Park) Run 4 Independence 5 Mile run/walk, 9 a.m. An after party is at Grand Park in Fraser with refreshments, awards and prize drawings. The first 600 finishers receive a medal. Proceeds benefit the Scott Hughes Foundation and Children’s Hospital Colorado. The Vintage Hotel at Winter Park Resort, 800-903-7275, playwinterpark.com
Iyengar Yoga Center ofDenver
Saturday: “Intro to Iyengar Yoga,” 10 a.m.-noon. $25. Reservations required. 770 S. Broadway, 720-570-9642, e-mail info@iyengaryogacenter.com, iyengaryogacenter.com
July Fun Run Series
July 7, 14, 21 & 28: South Suburban Parks and Recreation District hosts a series of fun runs to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. Start time is 8 a.m., and each run features a different course and will vary in length from four to almost eight miles. All ages and abilities may participate. $30 for one or all four runs. Call or visit the website for more information. 303-798-7515, RunningGuru.com/Event/JulyFun Run
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, yogaflex.org
Hatha Yoga
Through July: Hatha Yoga with Jan offered 5:30-6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays (no class July 4), 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturdays. $5 minimum donation for charity. St. John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., 303-894-0648, hathayogawithjan.com
The Fore Furry Friends Charity Golf Tournament
July 14, registration deadline Sunday: 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, FCCRSNC.org
Breckenridge Independence Day 10k & Breck Bike Week July 4; July 5-8: Participants may race, run or walk the 10K on July 4 that is followed by a parade on Main Street, an airshow and other festivities, 970-453-1734, gobreck.com/events/fourth-july; July 5-8: Breck Bike Week includes guided group rides, yoga for cyclists, races for children, demonstrations, Tour de France viewing parties and more. BreckBikeWeek.com
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. 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, mtevans.org
Liberty Run 4 Mile
July 4: Participants are encouraged to wear red, white and blue for the 4 Mile Run/Walk and the Firecracker Kids Fun Run. 7:30-8:15 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. 4 Mile Run/Walk, 10 a.m. Firecracker Kids Fun Run, 9:15 a.m. awards ceremony. Washington Park, bkbltd.com
Wanderlust
July 5-8: The yoga and music festival features yoga with instructors Shiva Rae, Seane Corn, Janet Stone and others, DJs and live music with Ziggy Marley, Gramatik and Beats Antique, speakers including Deepak Chopra, Aron Ralston and others, chefs, winemakers, hikes and more. Copper Mountain,
Fountain Creek Nature Center
July 7: “Crawdad Fishing,” 9:30-11:30 a.m. A brief hands-on introduction is followed by crawdad catch-and-release fishing for ages 6 and over with an adult. $5, $4 members. Reservations required. Visit the website for the complete schedule of outdoor programs. 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 719-520-6745, elpasocountyparks.com
Alzheimer’s CARE
July 10: Home Instead Senior Care is offering weekly training workshops beginning July 10. The hour-long sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. and include managing behaviors, encouraging engagement and caring for themselves while caring for their loved one. Free. Home Instead Training Center, 2095 S. Pontiac Way, Suite 101, 303-389-5700, HelpforAlzheimersFamilies.com
Bear Creek Nature Center
July 14: “Rainbow Falls History Walk,” 10-11 a.m. The all-ages walk is followed by a BYO picnic lunch. $3, $2 members. Reservations required. Visit the website for the complete schedule of outdoor programs. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-520-6387, elpasocountyparks.com
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, dancingthesoul.com; denvervictims.org
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: sspr.org
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, oldetownshantihome.com
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), samadhiyoga.net
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 .com
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. feistyfitfemales.org
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. yogarocksthepark.com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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