Old Town Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Through Friday: Acupuncture treatments for new patients in exchange for a $10 (or more) donation to support the Pan African Acupuncture Project (PAAP). By appointment only. 5855 Wadsworth Bypass, 720-898-9552, ,
Candlelight Yoga
Wednesday: New class Wednesdays at 7 p.m. offers asanas, breathing exercises and more. 3120 Village Vista Drive, Erie,
Shannon Galpin
Thursday: The Vail Symposium’s 2013 Wells Fargo Unlimited Adventure series continues with Summit County resident Shannon Galpin presenting “From Afghanistan to Colorado: How Bikes Can Change the World.” Galpin is an avid mountain biker who is focused on breaking gender barriers. In 2009, she became the first woman to mountain bike in Afghanistan. Later that year she established Mountain2Mountain, a nonprofit that helps women in conflict zones. Galpin was recently named one of National Geographic’s 2013 Adventurers of the Year. Tickets are a suggested donation of $10. A reception is at 5:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 6. Donovan Pavilion, Vail, 970-476-0954,
L-Town Nutrition
Thursday and Saturday: Power yoga classes 4:30 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Saturday each week. All levels welcome. $10, first class is free. 1360 Littleton Blvd., Littleton, 303-263-4029,
Barre Fitness Certification Workshop
Saturday: The workshop offers Definitive Barr Fitness Certification, a nationally-recognized program approved by the American Fitness & Aerobics Association. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $425. Call or visit the website for the required prerequisites. A Barre Master Class is also offered at 5 p.m. Fridayfor $20. Athletic Club at the Westin, 126 Riverfront Lane, Avon, 970-790-2051,
Nordic Fun Race
Saturday: Inaugural three-mile Nordic Fun Race for all ages on the Meadow Bliss Trail. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the race follows at 11. Prize drawings and demonstrations included. Trails will be open for self-guided skiing or snowshoeing from 6:30 to 10 p.m. A limited number of child and adult snowshoes will be available for checkout during the events. Call or visit the website for more information. Morefield Campground, Mesa Verde National Park, 970-529-4461,
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
Saturday: Free Demonstration Day with workshops and classes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No reservations required. 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, 303-231-1300,
Epic Charity Ryde
Sunday: Epic Ryde, an indoor cycling facility, hosts a 90-minute ride accompanied by music and locally filmed cycling footage on a wide-screen projector. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $18. Refreshments included. Reservations required. 2045 Sheridan Blvd., Edgewater, 303-416-4907,
Frozen Foot 5K
Sunday: The ninth annual 5K presented by the CU Triathlon Team. 9 a.m. $20, $15 students. Proceeds benefit sending the team to regional and national competitions. An awards ceremony and an expo follows. CU-Boulder campus,
Santosha Yoga
Sunday:“Yoga for Scoliosis,” three-week series, 2-3:30 p.m. Sundays through March 10. $40 or $15 each class. Reservations recommended. Wheat Ridge Center Building, 5810 W. 38th Ave., Suite 11, Wheat Ridge, 720-989-8606,
Vertical Express
Sunday: The 28th annual Vertical Express for Can Do MS is a skiing and snowboarding benefit for the nonprofit that provides programs to help families living with multiple sclerosis. Skiers and boarders may participate as an individual or as a team. Participants are asked to fundraise a minimum of $250 to support Can Do MS. Call or visit the website for details. Steamboat Ski Resort, Steamboat Springs, 970-926-1290,
Tribute to Jesse Owens
Monday: Destination Freedom: Black Radio Days will pay tribute to Jesse Owens in a live radio broadcast at 7 p.m. Owens earned four gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. The broadcast features actors performing a short play with live musical accompaniment. donnie l. betts hosts the broadcast that features Theo Wilson in the role of Owens. Tickets are $15. Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, 720-509-1000,
Heritage Yoga School in Denver
Through March: Offering free yoga sessions through March to introduce its new studio. Drop-ins welcome but reservations encouraged. Regular yoga classes $5 and Yoga Teacher Training is $995 and includes five independent three-week courses ($199 each). Heritage College, 12 Lakeside Lane, 303-656-4461, .htm
Boomer & Senior Yoga
Sunday: Workshop meets 3-4:15 p.m. every Sunday. Participants learn the benefits of yoga in aging and how to increase flexibility, improve strength and balance, maintain healthy joints, build bone and muscle, prevent osteoporosis and reduce stress. $8 per class. Samadhi Yoga Studio, 639 E. 19th Ave., 303-860-YOGA (860-9642),
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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