Grant Ranch Village Center
Tuesday: Three-week yoga basics class for beginners, 5:45-7 p.m. Tuesdays. $42, $35 Grant Ranch residents. Also offering morning and evening classes for continuing students. 7255 W. Grant Ranch Blvd., Littleton, 303-794-4050,
Fitness for Living
Wednesday and Friday: Holding a “Demo Days Open House” with tours and free Boot Camp classes at Trans Martial Arts, 802 S. Public Road in Lafayette. One-hour classes, reservations required, begin at 6 and 7:15 a.m. Upcoming Fitness for Living Indoor Winter Boot Camp sessions are Oct. 29-Dec. 5, Jan. 9-Feb. 13 and Feb. 13-20. 303-550-3491,
Dr. Andrew Weil
Friday: The best-selling author and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, will discuss “The Art of Health and Happiness,” 7:30 p.m. Tickets vary, a limited number of VIP tickets are available and include a reception and copy of his latest book, “True Food Kitchen.” Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 303-893-4100,
Acupuncture Specialists of Golden
Saturday: Grand-opening celebration includes food, raffles, prizes and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Treatments are $10. Proceeds support the Foothills Animal Shelter. 1019 8th St., Suite 102, Golden, 720-556-5332,
Bark for Art 3K
Saturday: The Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council hosts its inaugural Bark for Art 3K Dog Walk to raise funds for art programs. Dogs are optional. Start time is 8 a.m. Festivities include art, face painting and mobile pet adoption units from the Denver Dumb Friends League and MaxFund. Westlands Park, 5701 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village,
Linden Tree Yoga/Summer Seva Yoga in the Park
Saturday: “Free Yoga in the Park” 8:15-9:15 a.m. for ages 18 and over. Also offering “Summer Seva Yoga” at the same time at the north end of the park. Majestic View Community Park, 8900 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, 720-394-9425,
National Wildlife Federation’s Hike & Seek
Saturday: Third annual outdoor program to inspire children to get outdoors and get active. Participants are given a Map & Mission Guidebook to take on a hike that includes”Stop & Study” stations, 9 a.m.-noon. Participants must arrive by 10 a.m. Fees vary. Children are given an Honorary Junior Naturalist badge at the end. Sign up on the website. South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton,
Roxborough State Park Moonlight Hikes
Saturday: Family-friendly hikes are led by a volunteer naturalist. Start time is 6 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $7.50 each or $24 family rate (two adults and two children ages 6-12). Reservations required, Next hike: Oct. 28. 4751 E. Roxborough Drive, Roxborough, 303-973-3959
A Walk to Remember
Saturday: A memorial walk to support those grieving infant loss includes a 1.4-mile walk around Johnson Reservoir followed by readings, speakers and music. The nonprofit helps parents and those touched by infant loss. Start time is 8 a.m. Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton,
EPRD’s Yoga High Festival
Sunday: Evergreen Park and Recreation District presents its inaugural festival offering yoga for all levels, food, music, vendors and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $50. Those who bring a friend get half-off the second admission. Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1226,
Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk
Sunday: Third annual family-friendly benefit for research, education and awareness programs for the National Lung Cancer Partnership. 8 a.m. registration, 8:45 a.m. rally, 9 a.m. run/walk begins, 10:15 a.m. closing remarks and team recognition. Entry fees vary. Washington Park, 701 S. Franklin St.,
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Sunday: South Suburban Parks and Recreation presents its annual Fore!miler Run at 7 a.m. The 4.4-mile run follows the cart path on the golf course. Registration and packet pick-up is at 6 a.m. $25, $20 through Saturday. All ages and abilities welcome, no pets or strollers. Prizes will be awarded. 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree,
Walk to Defeat ALS
Sunday: The ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter presents its annual 3K family-friendly walk, 9 a.m. registration. Proceeds provide year-round services at no cost for those with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families throughout Colorado and Wyoming as well as funding global research. Denver’s City Park, 303-832-2322,
Yoga Journal Colorado Conference
Sunday: The 17th annual conference includes more than 100 classes for all yoga styles and levels. YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park,
Bear Valley Library
Oct. 2: “Beginning Yoga” class, 5:30 p.m. Free. 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave., 720-865-0975
Adventure Film Festival
Oct. 4-6: A three-day Boulder festival features more than 40 award-winning outdoor and environmental films along with exhibits, workshops, a Family & Kid’s Festival, giveaways and more. Times, tickets and locations vary, visit the website for the schedule. Boulder,
Golden Gallop
Oct. 7: The seventh annual 5.280 Mile Race on a new USATF certified course. A Kid’s Fun Run is also included. A post-race party with awards, entertainment and refreshments follows. Proceeds benefit the Golden Schools Foundation. Downtown Golden and Parfet Park, ,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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