16 Beyond Events taking place Saturday, Jan 14
Discover Petroglyphs in the Tortolitas
8 a.m.-noon
Wild Burro Trail, Tortolita Mountains, 14810 N. Secret Springs Drive in Marana
Hike out and back on the Wild Burro Trail, a 6-mile round trip, with an elevation gain of 900 feet.
Run with the Saguaros: 4- or 1-mile Social Run
8:30-10:30 a.m
Saguaro National Park West, 2700 W. Kinney Road
The National Park Service and the Southern Arizona Roadrunners team up for a free, non-competitive four-mile or one-mile social run on the roads of Saguaro National Park West.
Witness the Fitness at El Pueblo Neighborhood Center
9 a.m.-noon
El Pueblo Park, 101 W. Irvington Road
El Pueblo community is offering a Fun Fitness Day. Grab your friends and family and for an outdoor Zumba class by El Rio’s Ernie Perez and a Family Fun Walk led by Kimiro DeBose, that is an interactive Scavenger Hunt filled with health and wellness tips along the way.
The Chuk-son Trail – Exploring the Urban Wild
9 a.m.-noon
Ironwood Tree Experience Urban Field Station, 439 N. Sixth Ave, Suite 187
Ironwood Tree Experience Youth Action Corps and staff lead a stroll along a section of the new Chuk-son Trail. This eye-opening nature and history walk passes through the heart of Tucson from the Ironwood Tree Experience — Urban Field Station to the El Tiradito Shrine in Barrio Viejo. The Chuk-son Trail is a informal interpretive trail meandering along the fascinating avenues, arroyos and alleys of Tucson.
Ride to Remember and Renew
9 a.m.-noon
Banner-University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave.
Road bikes ride to commemorate the events of Jan. 8, 2011 and kick off 2017 with a commitment to strengthen body, mind and soul. This group bike ride will begin on the front lawn of Banner-University Medical Center and travel west to the Santa Cruz. It will then head north to the Canada Del Oro wash and follow the Christina-Taylor Green Parkway to the end.
Tucson Medical Center Beyond Healing Art Walk
9-11 a.m.
Tucson Medical Center, 5301 E. Grant Road
TMC hosts an art walk to revel in fine art, beauty on the TMC campus for the annual Beyond celebration.
Arizona Trail Hike or Ride
9:30 a.m.—noon
Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead, Davidson Canyon in Vail.
Experience the inspiring effects of nature on a hike, mountain bike or horseback ride along this spectacular piece of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. This casual outing offers incredible views of the surrounding mountain ranges, as well as Davidson Canyon and Cienega Creek Nature Preserve.
Free Fitness Saturday at The Core
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The Core at La Encantada, 2905 E Skyline Drive.
All fitness classes are free Jan. 14 in celebration of Beyond.
Class size is limited so register atthecoretmc.com
Strong by Zumba at 10:30 a.m.; Zumba at noon; Let’s Get Lean at 1:15 p.m.; Pilates Plus at 2:30 p.m.
Free day at the Children’s Museum Tucson
Noon-3 p.m.
Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Celebrate Beyond at the Children’s Museum Tucson with hands-on play, and spontaneous fun in the courtyard, with science and arts activities throughout the museum. Admission is free for families all day from 10 a.m.-5.p.m.
Ultimate Frisbee Beyond Tournament
Noon-5 p.m.
Riverfront Park, 551 Lambert Lane in Oro Valley
The Oro Valley Ultimate Frisbee Beyond Tournament is a day to get outside, be healthy, and be active.
Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride
Noon-1 p.m.
Armory Park, Southwest corner, 221 S. Sixth Ave.
This ride around downtown Tucson neighborhoods starts at the southwest corner of Armory Park, then follows a route that shows how simple it is to get to favorite places by bike.
Together We Move — Beyond Main Event
Noon-3 p.m.
Armory Park and Block Party, 220 S. Sixth Ave.
The Children’s Museum Tucson and Armory Park Senior Center have teamed up with community health and fitness groups to host an event that promises to be the largest number of body moving options available in a single location.
Beyond Rhythms for Peace and Joy Drumming Circle
Noon-3 p.m.
Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Jam2Grow presents “Beyond Rhythms: Movement for Peace & Joy, which will be hosted by Trinidad-born musician/therapist named Richard Noel and his business partner/co-facilitator Sherrie Cox. This should be an exuberant and a family- fun filled segment of rhythm, percussion, and dance for community reconciliation, peace, joy and rejuvenation.
24Hop Bike In
2-6 p.m.
Tucson Hop Shop, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd.
Epic Rides and Tucson Medical Center are the hosts at the Tucson Hop Shop for of an afternoon of bike and brews, and a drop-in to the 18th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo. With viewings of Trails In Motion Film Festival and food from You Sly Dog, this is a bike-in not to be missed.
Storytelling and Scavenger Hunt at Valley of the Moon
3-7 p.m.
Valley of The Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road
Fairy tales, true love, magic and adventure await during this storytelling scavenger hunt at Tucson’s historic fairyland: Valley of the Moon. Explore the winding paths and enchanted gardens and be amazed by storytellers.
Meet Me at Maynards Walk/Run at Armory Park special beyond
3-4 p.m.
Armory Park, 221 S. Sixth Ave.
Meet at Beyond for walk/run leaving from the northwest corner of Armory Park (not the usual Hotel Congress). Young and old, human and canine (on a leash), can walk or run as far as they like. The full route is four miles, winding through downtown and fourth Avenue, including a jaunt across the Snake Bridge.
Source: Beyond Tucson
