RACE ROSTER
Wildfire Relief 5K Run Series
June 25: Run To Do Good is accepting registration for the Five for Fire 5K series. Run To Do Good is a nonprofit that organizes runs to promote good health and benefit other nonprofits. They have partnered with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers for this series, and all entry fees will be donated to wildfire relief in Colorado. The series includes five runs over 10 weeks on a course that begins at 303 Vodka, 2500 47th St., Unit 10 in Boulder. Runs are every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. beginning June 25. r2dg.org
BENEFITS
Cancer Sucks Freedom Swim
July 7: Participants choose 0.5-, 1.2- or 2.4-mile swims to benefit a 16-year-old swimmer who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Start time is 7:30 a.m. Grant Ranch in Littleton, milehighmultisport.com
HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation
Saturday: presents the seventh annual Climb4Life Colorado for women, men and children of all ages to rock climb and hike throughout Boulder Canyon to raise funds for ovarian cancer research and awareness initiatives. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Details on the website. herafoundation.org/c4l-colorado-2013/
Sudan Freedom Walk
Saturday: The third annual walk founded by Colorado teenager Becca Bretz to benefit the estimated 35,000 people enslaved in the north of Sudan. 9 a.m. registration. Former Sudanese slave Simon Deng will speak and participate. Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, FreeForFifty.com
2013 Denver Undy 5000
Saturday: The annual family-friendly benefit presented by the Colon Cancer Alliance and the fight against colorectal cancer. Participants are encouraged to run in their boxers to bring attention to the area affected by colon cancer. 7 a.m. race packet pick-up and registration, 8:15 a.m. opening remarks, 8:30 a.m. 5K, 8:40 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run, 9:35 a.m. survivor ceremony and awards. Fees vary. A silent auction is also included. City Park,
Zumba For A Cause
Wednesdays through Aug. 28: The Denver Center for Crime Victims presents weekly Zumba classes, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $5 per class benefits programs and services for children and families. Sixth Avenue Methodist Church, 3250 W. Sixth Ave., 303-860-0660, denvervictims.org
CLASSES/CLINICS
Granby “Cast ‘N Blast”
Saturday: Colorado Parks and Wildlife presents this women-only beginners’ program for those interested in learning the basics of fly fishing, shotguns and proper firearms handling, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. No experience or equipment is required. Lunch, snacks and drinks provided. $20. Reservations required. Granby, 970-725-6200
Hatha Yoga with Jan Through June 30: Classes 5:45-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturdays. $5 minimum donation for charity. St. John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., 303-894-0648, hathayogawithjan.com
Make Time for Your Health
Through June 30: Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center offers community health and wellness classes and services. Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., 303-425-2262, WellnessatBridges.com
Yoga Junction’s Yoga in the Park
Wednesday-Aug. 7: Annual “Yoga in the Park” series 7-8 p.m. every Wednesday. $5 per class. All levels welcome. Memory Square Park in Louisville, 303-658-0365,
SPECIAL EVENTS
Colorado Springs World Arena Ice Hall
June 30: Hosting a celebration commemorating the Olympic Games with free figure skating and curling for families, noon-2 p.m. Various Team USA athletes and US Figure Skating’s Snow Plow Sam will be in attendance, and there will be chances to win prizes. Reservations required. 3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, 719-477-2152, e-mail bbrowning @worldarena.com
Roxborough State Park Moonlight Hike
Saturday:Family-friendly hike led by a volunteer naturalist, 7 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $7.50 each or $24 family rate (two adults and two children ages 6-12). Refreshments are served after the hike. Reservations required. 4751 E. Roxborough Drive, Roxborough, 303-973-3959
South Suburban Parks and Recreation and the City of Littleton
Saturday: Presents “Be Cool: Share the Path,” a free trail safety event to kick off a Trail Safety Awareness Campaign, 8-11 a.m. Participants are encouraged to walk, bike or jog to the family-friendly program offering a bike rodeo, tricycle races, live music, giveaways and refreshments at three locations along the Mary Carter Greenway Trail in Littleton. The Yellow Dog Blues Band will perform, and the South Suburban Living Well Van will offer children’s activities. Giveaways include dog treats and leashes, bike bells and other trail safety accessories. sspr.org, Littletongov.org
ONGOING
Feisty Fit Females
A free exercise group for female cancer survivors meets the final Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. feistyfitfemales.org
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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