Old Town Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Through Friday: Free acupuncture treatments for new patients in exchange for a $10 donation to Hope House Colorado, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. By appointment only. Hope House is a nonprofit serving teen moms and their babies. 5855 Wadsworth Bypass, 720-898-9552, ,
Eyecycle Colorado
Friday: A wine tasting and silent auction to benefit Eyecycle Colorado that helps visually-impaired bike riders through organized tandem rides in and round the metro area, 4-7 p.m. $40. Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Place,
The Mountain Pose Yoga & Medicine Symposium
Wednesday-Sunday: A four-day conference showcasing the medical benefits of yoga. Researchers, teachers and motivational speakers will host various programs and workshops. Copper Mountain, villageatcoppercom/ mountain-pose-yoga-festival/
D’Evelyn DASH
Saturday: Runners, walkers and families are invited to the 5K, 2K and carnival. “The Dirt, The Ditch, The Dash and the Hill” is the theme of the annual benefit for academics, arts, athletic and activities at D’Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School. The run begins at 9 a.m., walk at 9:05 a.m. Fees vary. Food and activity booths open at 7:30 a.m. Live entertainment continues until noon. 10359 W. Nassau Ave.,
Ram Run 5K
Saturday: The fourth annual run/walk is open to all ages and abilities and is a benefit for Green Mountain High School’s clubs, sports and activities. The course is USATF certified. A prize drawing is included. A Ram Rest is available for those who choose not to participate. $25 entry fee includes a T-shirt, snacks and entertainment. 13175 W. Green Mountain Drive, Lakewood, 303-982-9500,
Santosha Yoga
Saturday:“How to Practice Yoga” with Gary Reitze, 2-4 p.m. All levels welcome. $35. 5810 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 720-989-8606,
Evergreen Kids Triathlon
Sunday: The Evergreen Parks and Recreation District hosts a kids triathlon to benefit its Special Needs Program. The triathlon is followed by the second annual Youth & Sports Expo, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Both events are at the Buchanan Park Recreation Center, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen,
Venus de Miles
Sunday: The fifth annual all-women’s road bike ride for all ages and abilities in Boulder County. Riders can choose from four courses including 33, 51, 67 or 100 miles. The 2012 Dream Team, a group of community leaders and cycling celebrities, will participate and the “Men in Drag” crew will offer mechanical assistance and support. Proceeds benefit Greenhouse Scholars, a nonprofit that supports high-performing, under-resourced students. A festival in Prospect Park in Longmont follows.
Zumba Fitness for Kids
Aug. 29: Sherri Juarez hosts a free class for children ages 4-12 to check out ZumbAtomics, 3-3:45 p.m. A four-week session for ages 4-8 is $20 and offered 3-3:45 p.m. Wednesdays in September. A class for ages 9-12 follows 4-4:55 p.m., $20. The drop-in fee is $7 per class. L-Town Dance Studio, 1360 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, 303-525-7009,
West Colfax Martial Arts Center
Sept. 15: “Children’s Self-Defense Class” for ages 5-17, noon-2 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 9626 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 720-217-8643,
Drake Dragon 5K Dash and BBQ
Sept. 16: The annual fundraiser for Drake Middle School is followed by the annual September Sizzler that includes barbecue, games, vendors and more. Start time is 8 a.m. The 5K uses timing chips and is USA Track and Field certified. 12550 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, 303-982-1517,
Log Hill Lungbuster Challenge
Sept. 16: The inaugural benefit for the Ouray County Historical Society is a mountain and road cycling competition where participants start at intervals and race against the clock. $40. Ouray, 970-325-4576,
Jailbreak 4-Mile Family Fun/Walk
Sept. 22: The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office invites all ages to the inaugural community benefit for the Child Advocacy Center, a nonprofit that provides support and services to victims of child abuse. Demonstrations and exhibits are included. The race begins and ends at the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. $35, $25 in advance. Children in strollers and wagons are free. 2501 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins,
Temple Grandin School Scholarship Shuffle
Sept. 22: The inaugural family-friendly 5K run/walk is a non-competitive benefit for the Temple Grandin School (TGS) that is beginning its second year. The school specializes in students with Asperger’s Syndrome and similar learning profiles. Waneka Lake Park, 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette, ,
Brain Fitness
A group for those with cognitive problems following cancer treatments meets the last Tuesday of each month. 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. .
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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