Celebrate rescued turkeys with a fun run at Lovin Arms and other Boulder events for today

Lauren Farrauto, Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo.
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Nov. 24—Turkey Trot at Luvin Arms: Participate in the nonprofit animal sanctuary's first-ever Turkey Trot, a 5K run, that takes participants around the Luvin Arms sanctuary. It will feature a celebratory feast for the rescued turkey residents at the farmt to celebrate their life. Food truck The Wayward Onion will be around after the run; 10 a.m. Thursday, Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary, 3470 County Road 7, Erie; $40; luvinarms.org.

Acu Detox at Naropa Community Counseling: By utilizing five ear acupuncture points, Acu Detox is used to reduce symptoms associated with cravings and withdrawal from drugs and alcohol by calming the nervous system and building inner resources, resulting in a greater balance; 5 p.m. Thursday, Naropa Community Counseling, 3400 Table Mesa Drive, Suite 102, Boulder; Free; 303-709-1212.

Open Mic at Sanitas Brewing Company: Come out to the taproom the last Thursday of every month to jam some tunes, or to listen to local singer-songwriters. Every artist who participates will get a free pint of beer; 6 p.m. Thursday, Sanitas Brewing Co., 3550 Frontier Ave., Unit A, Boulder; sanitasbrewing.com.

Alpine Bank Thanksgiving Day Fun Run: Bring the whole family to Flatirons Park for a 5K or 1K run. Proceeds will benefit Boulder's Harvest of Hope Food Pantry. Participants are encouraged to donate non-perishable, packaged and canned foods on the morning of the event, which will be passed on to Harvest of Hope Pantry; 9 a.m. Thursday, Wild Provisions Beer Project, 2209 Central Ave., Boulder; allevents.in.

Thanksgiving Brunch at Jill's Restaurant Jill's Restaurant will serve an a la carte brunch on Thanksgiving. In addition to the brunch menu, Jill's will be featuring a two course special for $40 where diners may choose between turkey or prime rib, served with traditional sides and a slice of pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. Bottomless mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar will be available for $22 per person; Thursday, St. Julien, 900 Walnut St., Boulder; bit.ly/3VNWs5c.

Snow Much Fun: Adventure around downtown Boulder with this festive, augmented reality tour. Along the way participants will see snowmen, an orca, polar bears and more as they scan QR codes on each block to access filters via Instagram; Now through Jan. 1, Boulder; Free; boulderdowntown.com.