Color 5K, herbs and yoga at these upcoming events

COLOR 5K IN WEST CHESTER

When: Saturday at 9 a.m. Where: Everhart Park, 501 W. Union St.

More Details: The first Chester County Color 5K is a fun run that will raise awareness and funds for the opioid and heroin epidemic in the area. Adult registration is $35 while children six and under are $5. Same-day registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.chesco.org/color5k.

HERBS 101 IN BOYERTOWN

When: Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Samana Holistic Center, 35 E. Philadelphia Avenue

More Details: An herbalist and nutritional consult will discuss herbal basics at the event. Participants will learn the different ways herbs can be used. For more information, visit the Facebook event page at www.facebook.com/ events/578776055642574 or call 484-415-0550.

DIABETES SCREENINGS IN MONTCO

WHEN: TUESDAY, THURSDAY

Where: ShopRite in East Norriton & Hatfield

More Details: November is National Diabetes Awareness Month so several ShopRite stores in the area will have free blood glucose screenings. The Hatfield store at 170 Forty Foot Road will offer screenings on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The East Norriton store at 55 E. Germantown Pike will offer screenings on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.shoprite.com/ glucose-screenings.

WOMEN’S YOGA IN CHADDS FORD

When: Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Fairville Friends School, 214 Pond View

More Details: Women in the area are invited to this free yoga class. The class will focus on the healing parts of the body to release stress, anxiety and find peace. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/2ffpsBo.