• Blue Planet Run - The around-the- world relay race to raise awareness of the planetary need for clean drinking water hits Denver today. Pancake breakfast served at 8:30 a.m., runners pass through at 10 a.m., Skyline Park, 16th and Arapahoe streets.

• Dance - Family members and stroke survivors can dance without judgment and escape from everyday life and celebrate, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Marriott South at Park Meadows, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, 303-754-0918. $15 per person, $25 per couple

• MUDRA: the Dance of Space - meditation techniques, 7 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Shambhala Center, 1345 Spruce St., Boulder, $75 members, 303-444-0190

• Breast Cancer Education and Support Group - Group for women with breast cancer and their supporters. 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, University of Colorado Cancer Center, Room 3052, Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, 1665 Ursula St., Aurora, 720-848-0316

• Fifth Annual Scotch and Cigar Evening - Benefit event for the David Van Wagener Spinal Cord Fund featuring fine scotch, a cigar tasting and live and silent auctions. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Hiwan Golf Club, 30671 Club House Lane, Evergreen, tickets $150 per person, 303-694-6351

• Metaphysical Fair - Personal readings and healings, holistic therapies and spiritual philosophies, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, Denver Merchandise Mart, Interstate 25 and 58th Avenue, 1-719-634-1810, celebrationfair.com

• Advanced Cancer Support Group - Support group for patients, family members and caregivers. 2 to 4 p.m. first and third Fridays of the month, University of Colorado Cancer Center, 11.100 Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, 12605 E. 16th Ave., 720-848-0316

• Ovarian Cancer Support Group - For women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Monday of the month, colo-ovariancancer.org.

• Tinnitus Support Group - Help for those with a chronic hearing disorder, 7 to 8:30 p.m., second Monday of the month, please call for locations and times. 303-292-6408

• Northstar Depression and Bipolar Support Group - 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Crossroads Church, 10451 Huron St., Northglenn. 303-584-1957

• First Steps: Grief Support for the Newly Bereaved - Group helps participants recognize common signs of grief and learn about resources for support, 3 to 4:30 p.m. the first three Wednesdays of the month, Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge. 303-403-7283. Free

• Strength Through Sharing Support Group - For families with adult children, spouses or adult family members who have chronic mental illness. Meets two Thursday mornings a month, $10 per session; please call for locations and times. 303-597-7777, ext. 307

• Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group - For people suffering pain, burning, freezing or numbness in the hands and feet. Meets 3:30 to 5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month, Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd. 720-203-1106

• Free counseling for gambling - The University of Denver's Counseling and Educational Services Clinic offers counseling for people experiencing gambling problems. 303-871-3230

• Free AARP fitness walks and tai chi - Walks 7 to 9 a.m., tai chi lessons 7:15 to 8:15 a.m., Tuesdays through August. Denver Botanic Gardens, botanicgardens.org

Send info to Health & Fitness Calendar, Karen Ziegler, Rocky Mountain News, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202; e-mail spotlight@RockyMountainNews.com.