FISHING
International Fly Fishing Film Festival: Fly & Field Outfitters will host an event that consists of nine short films produced by professional and amateur filmmakers from across the world, showcasing the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly fishing; $15; doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. both April 3-4; Tower Theatre, Bend; flyfilmfest.com; towertheatre.org.
Central Oregon Bass Club: Meets on the first Tuesday of each month; new members welcome; 7-9 p.m.; Abby’s Pizza, Redmond; www.cobc.us.
Deschutes Chapter of Trout Unlimited: For members to meet and greet and discuss what the chapter is up to; meets on the first Monday of each month, 6:45 p.m.; ONDA offices, Bend; 541-306-4509, communications@deschutestu.org, www.deschutestu.org.
Bend Casting Club: A group of fly anglers from around Central Oregon who are trying to improve their casting technique; club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month; 6-8 p.m.; Orvis Casting Course, Old Mill District, Bend; 541-306-4509 or bendcastingclub@gmail.com.
The Sunriver Anglers Club: Meets on the third Thursday of each month; 7 p.m.; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center; www.sunriveranglers.org.
The Central Oregon Flyfishers Club: Meets on the third Wednesday of each month; 7 p.m.; Bend Senior Center; www.coflyfishers.org.
HUNTING
Central Oregon Chapter Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: Meets every Wednesday through April 10; banquet and auction April 13; new members welcome; 6:30 p.m.; VFW Hall, Redmond; 541-447-2804 or Facebook at RMEFCentralOregon.
Learn the art of tracking animals: Guided walks and workshops with a certified professional tracker to learn how to identify and interpret tracks, sign, and scat of the animals in Central Oregon; two or more walks per month all year; $35; 8 a.m. to noon; 541-633-7045; dave@wildernesstracking.com, wildernesstracking.com.
The Bend Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: Meets the second Wednesday of each month; 7 p.m.; King Buffet, Bend; ohabend.webs.com.
The Ochoco Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: Meets the first Tuesday of each month; 7 p.m.; Prineville Fire Hall; 541-447-5029.
The Redmond Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: Meets the third Tuesday of each month; 7 p.m.; Redmond VFW Hall.
MISCELLANEOUS
Discover Nature Day: Partners of the Deschutes Children’s Forest come together to present a fun, family-friendly event exploring, learning and playing in Bend’s Shevlin Park; track wildlife, explore Tumalo Creek, meet birds of prey, plant trees, play games and more; grades K-8 with parent or guardian; free; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; April 6; katie@deschuteschildrensforest.org or www.deschuteschildrensforest.org.
MULTISPORT
Dash 2 Dare Spy-Themed Urban Race: Teams of two to four people gather clues and perform basic challenges that are espionage-related; $45 per person; noon; Sunday; downtown Bend; for more information or to register, info@dash2dare.com or www.dash2dare.com.
La Pine Sportsman Jamboree: Gun, knife, archery and fishing show; swap, buy, sell or trade; sponsored by the La Pine Senior Activity Center and La Pine Park and Recreation District; $5, children younger than 12 are free; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14; La Pine Park and Recreation Event Center, at the corner of First and Morson street.
PADDLING
International Paddling Film Festival: The Bend Paddle Trail Alliance and Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe present the eighth annual Reel Paddling Film Festival that includes whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboard films, doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., March 30; tickets are $15 at the door, $12 in advance; towertheatre.org.
The Riverhouse Rendezvous Slalom Kayak Race: The fifth annual event will divide by age group, type of boat and gender to test their skills and endurance on a quarter-mile whitewater course; 10 a.m. March 31; Deschutes River, behind the The Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center, Bend; 411@tumalocreek.com.
Kayaking classes: Weekly classes and open pool; $3; 4-6 p.m. Sundays; equipment provided to those who preregister, first-come, first-served; Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; 541-548-7275, www.raprd.org.
Kayak Roll Sessions: Class every Sunday through end of May; 4:15-6 p.m.; $12 per boat for in-district residents and $16 for out-of-district residents; Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, Bend; preregistration is available the Monday prior to each session at register.bendparksandrec.org; www.bendparksandrec.org, 541-389-7665.
RUNNING
Sunriver Mudslinger Mud Run: The 1½-mile course consists of a half-mile run, a scramble over and under obstacles, and multiple mud pits to run, crawl and jump through; open to individuals, families and teams; creative costumes are encouraged and spectators are welcome; starts and finishes in a meadow near the Sunriver Marina and HOLA! restaurant; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; March 24; registration costs $20 ages 12 and older and $12 ages 4 to 11 through March 23; www.sunrivermudslinger.com.
SHOOTING
Bend Bowmen Indoor archery League: Traditional league; Wednesday evenings; Lenny at 541-480-6743; indoor 3-D league Thursday; 7 p.m.; Bruce at 541-410-1380 or Del at 541-389-7234.
COSSA Kids: The Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association’s NRA Youth Marksmanship Program is every third Saturday of the month; 10 a.m. to noon; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; Don Thomas, 541-389-8284.
Bend Trap Club: Trap shooting, five-stand and skeet shooting; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursdays and Sundays; milepost 30, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; Bill Grafton at 541-383-1428 or www.bendtrapclub.com.
Central Oregon Sporting Clays and Hunting Preserve: 13-station, 100-target course and five-stand; 10 a.m. to dusk Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to dusk Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; located at 9020 South Highway 97, Redmond; www.birdandclay.com or 541-383-0001.
Redmond Rod & Gun Club: Archery, pistol, rifle, skeet, sporting clays and trap; club is open to the community and offers many training programs; three miles east of Redmond on the north side of state Highway 126; www.rrandgc.com for further information.
Pine Mountain Posse: Cowboy action shooting club; second Sunday of each month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-318-8199, www.pinemountainposse.com.
Horse Ridge Pistoleros: Cowboy action shooting with pistols, rifles and shotguns; 10 a.m.; first and third Sunday of each month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-408-7027 or www.hrp-sass.com.
SNOW SPORTS
Deschutes Land Trust Winter Nature Nights series: Monthly presentations on nature-related topics given by experts; A Natural History of Butterflies; free, registration required; 7-8:30 p.m. March 27; Tower Theatre, Bend; register at www.deschuteslandtrust.org or 541-330-0017.
WANDERLUST Moonlight Snowshoe Tours: Discover the Cascades with the bright moonlight reflecting off of the white snow and look for signs of animals in their nocturnal wonderland; no experience necessary; $65 per person includes all equipment and transportation; 8-midnight; March 23-26; www.wanderlusttours.com.
Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol evaluation: The nonprofit is conducting ski evaluation for those interested in joining; it is currently recruiting for both alpine and nordic patrol; a lift ticket will be provided; at Mt. Bachelor West Village Lodge, downstairs; Sunday or April 6; registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; group will depart the lodge at 9 a.m.; Gary Hollowell at mt.bnsp.training@gmail.com or 541-977-7520.
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