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Participants in the Color Run Las Vegas throw up colored powder into the air after participating in the run and walk in downtown Las Vegas Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (John Locher/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Participants await the start of the race and warm up by participating in a Zumba session prior to the start of the the 5k Color Run course near Fremont street area in downtown Las Vegas, Nev., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. (Donavon Lockett/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Participants covered with powder dance after running or walking in the Color Run Las Vegas on Saturday. The annual Color Run, which featured children as well as adults, was called “a unique experience focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family.” The only requirement: participants had to wear a white shirt at the starting line. The event benefited Three Square Food Bank.
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Color Run amps up the fun with food drive

Registration is underway for the Color Run Las Vegas 2018, with the theme “Hero Tour.” The event begins at 8 a.m. Feb. 24 at 945 Fremont St. The Color Run, which dubs itself as the “Happiest 5K on the Planet,” is teaming up with Three Square to work toward a hunger-free community by hosting a food drive. The Finish Festival will feature a Grub Garden, with food vendors and outdoor seating, and a Hero Zone, a trampoline photo-op where runners can soar into the sky and capture their #TCRHero moment. Cost ranges from $24.99 for a Basic Color Runner to $37.99 for an Individual Color Runner. Register at thecolorrun.com/locations/las-vegas.

Cooking demo focuses on fast, healthy meals

Southwest Medical Associates will host a cooking demonstration from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center East, 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100. Join Chef Michelle to learn how to prepare quick, healthy and affordable meals. Participants will see the meal prepared, sample the dish and take home recipe cards. Reserve a spot by calling 702-797-2376.

Free men’s health seminar set for Feb. 13

Urology Specialists of Nevada will host a free men’s health seminar at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at its Oquendo Center, 2425 E. Oquendo Road. Dr. Craig Hunter will discuss treatments for erectile dysfunction and bladder leaks. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Reserve a spot by calling 877-433-2873.

Submit event information at health@reviewjournal.com.

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