BENEFITS
Challenge Aspen Chris Bove Memorial Uphill
Feb. 22: All ages and abilities are invited to the uphill challenge using snowshoes, telemark skis or stabilizers or whatever it takes to ascend the 1,368-vertical-foot climb up Snowmass Mountain. Start time is 7:30 a.m. A post-race celebration includes a pancake breakfast and prizes. Registration is $40 through Feb. 20, $45 on race day. Proceeds benefit Challenge Aspen’s local scholarship programs for those with disabilities and the Children’s Hospital Immunodeficiency Program of Denver (CHIP). 970-923-0578, e-mail jay@challengeaspen.org,
The Polar Plunge Series
Feb. 22 and March 8: The fifth annual benefit for Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) continues with Denver’s City Park Splash & Dash (includes a 5K) Feb. 22 and a plunge March 8 in the Aurora Reservoir. Visit the website for details. specialolympicsco.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
City of Lafayette Recreation Department
Through Feb. 28: Hosting several “Red Dress” activities in February to raise awareness of heart disease as part of “The Heart Truth” campaign. Feb. 11: “Transforming Stress for a Healthy Heart” free workshop, 6-7 p.m., call 303-689-4594 for reservations; Feb. 20: “Yoga for the Heart” free workshop, 6-7 p.m., call 303-689-4595 for reservations; Feb. 23-28: Cardio Fitness Challenge, visit cityoflafayette.com/fitness for details. All events are at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-665-0469, cityoflafayette.com/reddress
Colorado Convention Center
Feb. 22: American Diabetes Association EXPO Denver offers health screenings, vendors, exhibits, cooking demonstrations and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 700 14th St., 720-855-1102 ext. 7017,
Eyeworks USA
Feb. 15: Holding auditions for the fifth season of ABC’s “Extreme Weight Loss” television show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 15. Must need to lost at 50 percent of your body weight. Information and registration available on the website. Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, 12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora, extremeweightlosscasting.com
Morrison Nature Center
Feb. 14: All ages are invited to a Valentine’s Day “Full Moon Hike” at Star K Ranch, 5:30 p.m. Free, reservations required. 16002 E. Smith Road, Aurora, 303-326-8650, auroragov.org/recreation
Ski to Defeat ALS
Feb. 23: The ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter presents the inaugural fundraiser for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis with an all-day ski and snowboard benefit. Individuals and teams welcome. $50 fee includes a ski pass, snacks, lunch and refreshments. Eldora Mountain Resort, Nederland, 303-832-2322, e-mail allison@alsaco.org, alsaco.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. 303-798-7614, feistyfitfemales.org
Hatha Yoga with Jan
Through Feb. 26: Classes 5:45-7 p.m. Mondays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturdays. $5 minimum donation for charity. St. John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., Room 200, 303-894-0648, hathayogawithjan.com
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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