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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Team Challenge: Informational meeting to recruit participants for the bi-annual Team Challenge, which includes a 13.1 mile run/walk, or training for a triathlon or cycling event; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; Duffy’s Sports Grill, 3969 Sunny Isles Blvd., North Miami Beach. Free. 561-218-2929, www.ccteamchallenge.org.

Kidokinetics: A high energy way for a child to improve their fitness and health. A new sport is taught each week in a non-competitive atmosphere, emphasizing fun and building a child’s confidence. 954-385-8511, www.kidokinetics.com. Free trial classes: 3:45 p.m. Wednesday and 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Pinecrest Community Center, 5855 SW 111th St.; 9:15 a.m. Tuesday and 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Novack Park, 9572 Bay Dr., Surfside; 11 a.m. Thursday. Key Biscayne Community Center, Village Green Way.

Livelong Benefiting Livestrong Running and Cycling Event: Event benefits The Lance Armstrong Foundation and includes a half marathon, 5K run and 5K walk, 10.2-, 31- and 62-mile cycling rides, and family bike rides over two days. 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino, 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. Registration fee varies depending on event. 954-644-4508, www.livelonglivestrong.org.

Nova Southeastern University’s Shark Shuffle 5K Run/Walk: On-site registration available from 6-7:15 a.m. Event starts at 7:30 a.m. Sunday; Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave., Davie. $12 for NSU and University School students, faculty, staff, alumni and their families; $20 community members. 954-262-7301, www.rec.nova.edu/sharkshuffle.html.

Perfect Balance Fitness & Martial Arts Academy Open House: Learn about the classes that are offered and watch martial arts demonstrations; noon Saturday; Coral Gables Country Club, 997 N. Greenway Dr., Coral Gables. Free. 305-669-8445. www.perfectbalancemiami.com.

Sarcoma Cure: Registration has begun for the 2012 5K Run/Walk for a Sarcoma Cure. The race will be at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at Central Park in Plantation. Registration is $25 in advance t www.FL5KCuresarcoma.org and $30 the day of the race.

Yoga: Outdoor yoga held in an art-filled backdrop; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; Wynwood Green, 572 NW 23rd St., Wynwood. Suggested donations. www.thearmorymiami.com..

Youth Rugby: The Miami Rugby Youth Division for boys ages 6-18, practices from 6-9 p.m. Mondays in Murray Park and Wednesdays in Palmer Park. Open to athletes for practice to see if they like the sport; 6 p.m. Wednesday; Palmer Park, 6120 SW 67th Ave., South Miami. www.miamirugbykids.com.

Zumba: Come and enjoy Zumba dancing and exercising with others in Cutler Bay, 7 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, Cutler Ridge Park and Pool, 10100 SW 200th St., Cutler Bay. $5. 386-25ZUMBA. www.zumbawithfabi.com.

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