June 16, 2013 3:51 pm
BASEBALL
Summer Youth Baseball/Softball League: June 17-August 8; open to boys and girls ages 6-12; $60 park district residents, $81 otherwise; teams will meet twice per week; games held at Skyline Sports Complex in Bend; registration required; 541-706-6126; rich@bendparksandrec.org; bendparksandrec.org.
Bend Elks Baseball Camp: June 26-28; Wednesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon; For boys and girls ages 7-14; a baseball camp with Elks coaching staff and players; Vince Genna Stadium in Bend; $63-$82; second camp meets July 8-11; Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-noon; $82-$110; space is limited; 541-312-9259; www.bendelks.com.
Private Instruction: With former Bend Elks and minor league player Dave McKae; pitching and hitting instruction; video analysis optional; $40 for 40-minute lesson or $55 for 1-hour video analysis; 541-480-8786; pitchingperfection@gmail.com.
Private Lessons: With former Bend Elk Ryan Jordan; specifically for catching and hitting but also for all positions; available after 3 p.m. weekdays, open scheduling on weekends; at Bend Fieldhouse or agreed-upon location; $30 per half hour or $55 per hour; discounts for multiple players in a single session, referrals or booking multiple sessions; cash only; 541-788-2722, rjordan@uoregon.edu.
BASKETBALL
Junior Cougar Basketball Camp: June 17-19; 1-4 p.m.; For boys and girls entering grades three through nine; Mountain View High School, Bend; instruction by MVHS boys program staff and current varsity players; $49; Craig Reid; creid@bendcable.com.
Lady Lava Bear Basketball Camp: June 17-20; 8:30-11 a.m.; a girls basketball camp with Bend High girls basketball coach Todd Ervin for those entering grades 4-9; Bend High School; $50; register through Bend High Athletic Department; for more information, call Todd at 541-355-3828.
Lava Bear Basketball Camp: June 17-20; 12:30-3:30 p.m.; a boys basketball camp with Bend High boys basketball coach Scott Baker for those entering grades 3-9; Bend High School; $60; register through Bend High Athletic Department; for more information, email scott.baker@bend.k12.or.us or call 541-355-3831.
Youth Basketball Clinic: June 17-20; a girls basketball clinic with Summit High girls basketball coach Ryan Cruz; Summit High School, Bend; grades 2-10; $50-$80; to register or for more information, email ryan.cruz@bend.k12.or.us.
Raven Youth Basketball Camp: June 21-23; 1-5 p.m. June 21, 9-5 p.m. June 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 23; a boys basketball camp with Ridgeview High basketball coach Nathan Covill for those entering grades 5-8; Ridgeview High School, Redmond; $125; for more information, contact Nathan at nathan.covill@redmond.k12.or.us.
Maarty Leunen Basketball Camp: June 26-28; 9 a.m.-noon; a coed basketball camp with former University of Oregon basketball player Maarty Leunen, held at Redmond High School; grades 4-8; proceeds benefit Redmond High’s basketball program; $50-$75; to register or for more information, email Maarty at mlbcamp@hotmail.com.
Advantage Basketball Camp: A coed day camp for ages 7-18; Monday through Wednesday, July 1-3; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Summit High School, Bend; $155; Kevin Schmidt; 503-332-4794; www.advantagebasketball.com.
Hot Shot Basketball Camp: July 8-10; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; a coed day camp for players in kindergarten through 12th grade (2012-13 school year); Mountain View High School, Bend; $99 half day, $175 full day; register by July 5; for more information, visit www.hsbcamps.com or call 208-720-1904.
Youth Basketball Camp: A coed basketball camp July 13-14 with coach Jeff Christensen for ages 7-17 at the Athletic Club of Bend focusing on skill development technique, presented by Showcase Basketball; online registration now open; $100 registration fee; 503-213-3413; info@showcasebasketball.com; www.showcasebasketball.com.
CLIMBING
Bend Endurance Academy Competition Team: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays through June 27; 4-6 p.m.; ages 10-18; age and skill appropriate training for climbers wishing to compete in local, regional and national competitions; must have previous climbing experience; mike@bendenduranceacademy.org; bendenduranceacademy.org.
Bend Endurance Academy Development Team: Mondays and Wednesdays through June 27; 4-6 p.m.; ages 10-18; age and skill appropriate instruction for beginner to intermediate climbers; a program for those that want a fun, safe introduction to competitive climbing and for those looking to see if a competitive team is the right fit for them; must have previous climbing experience; www.bendenduranceacademy.org; info@bendenduranceacademy.org.
CYCLING
Bend Endurance Academy Junior Team: Road and mountain bike training four-five days each week, now through August; dates, times vary; ages 12-18; enrollment open at www.bendenduranceacademy.org.
Dirt Divas Mountain Bike Program: Women-only rides held twice per month on Mondays and based out of Pine Mountain Sports in Bend; next ride is June 24; 5:30 p.m.; free rentals available (show up 30 minutes early if taking out a rental); free; all ability levels welcome; 541-385-8080; www.pinemountainsports.com.
COTA Movie Night: June 20; 9 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; a screening of the 2010 mountain biking film, “Ride the Divide," ages 21 and older; proceeds benefit Central Oregon Trail Alliance; $5, cash only; for more information, call Pine Mountain Sports at 541-385-8080.
Beginning Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Clinic: Learn how to properly repair and maintain your bike; various Tuesdays of each month, next clinic July 2; 7:30 p.m.; free; Pine Mountain Sports, 255 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; advance sign-up required; 541-385-8080; www.pinemountainsports.com.
MBSEF Criterium Series: Wednesdays, June 26, July 10, July 24, July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14 and Aug. 21; Summit High School, Bend; Cat 1-5 and junior races; riders will earn points in each race that count toward overall series standings; Molly Cogswell-Kelley; 541-388-0002; www.obra.org.
Mountain Biking Summer Sessions: Now accepting enrollments for two-week sessions, June through August; dates, times vary; ages 6-18; to register or for more information, go to www.mbsef.org/programs/cycling or call 541-388-0002.
Youth Summer Mountain Biking: Mondays-Thursdays, June 17-August 23; 9-11 a.m.; youth Mini and Mighty Bikes sessions presented by Bend Endurance Academy; ages 6-12; prices vary; to register or for more information, go to www.bendenduranceacademy.org/cycling or call 541-335-1346.
Teen Summer Mountain Biking: Mondays-Thursdays, June 17-August 23; 9-11 a.m.; development team coached by Bend Endurance Academy, ages 11-18; prices vary; to register or for more information, go to www.bendenduranceacademy.org/cycling or call 541-335-1346.
Redmond Downtown Criterium: July 13; 10:55 a.m.; Downtown Redmond; criterium on L-shaped course with Categories 1-5, juniors and kids; $10-$40; for more information or to register, go to www.trinitybikescycling.com or call 541-231-3035.
Advanced Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Clinic: Learn advanced bike adjustments and maintenance; various Tuesdays of each month, next clinic June 18; 7:30 p.m.; free; Pine Mountain Sports, 255 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; advance sign-up required; 541-385-8080; www.pinemountainsports.com.
Black Butte to Mirror Pond: June 22: 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. (two heats); 40-mile bike ride to celebrate Deschutes Brewery’s 25th anniversary; race starts at Black Butte Ranch, ends at Drake Park in Bend; $75-$95; www.deschutesbrewery.com or mike@mudslingerevents.com.
Tour des Chutes Pre-ride Social: June 23: 12:30 p.m.; 25-mile bike ride on roads west of Bend; meet at Sunnyside Sports, Bend; www.sunnysidesports.com; 541-382-8018.
Pickett’s Charge! 2013 Memorial XC MTB Race: June 24; 10 a.m.; Wanoga Trail Complex, Bend; race distances 13 miles 25 miles, depending on division; $15-$35; information and registration available at sunnysidesports.com/picketts; 541-788-6622.
Beginner Junior Road Bike Clinic 2: June 25; 4-6 p.m.; road bike handling clinic presented by Bend Endurance Academy; ages 10-18; $15 per clinic; to register or for enrollment details, go to www.bendenduranceacademy.org/cycling or call 541-335-1346.
Adaptive Cycle Jubilee: June 30; 1-4 p.m.; Ponderosa Park, Bend; learn about adaptive bicycles and celebrate Olympic Day (birth of modern Olympic Games), with games and bike demos; hosted by Oregon Adaptive Sports; free; www.theoutsidegames.com.
Firecracker Ride: July 4; starts 8 a.m.-8:30 a.m.; starts and finishes in Alfalfa; 65 miles to Prineville and back; $20 through July 3, $25 day of event; rest stops on route; helmets required; molly@mbsef.org; mbsef.org/events/fire_cracker_ride/.
Tour des Chutes: July 13; Start times 6 a.m. to 9:20 a.m., depending on ride distance; starts at High Lakes Elementary School in Bend; road touring ride for cancer awareness and surviorship; ride distances of 7, 25, 50, 75 and 100 miles; rest stops, sag vehicles and mechanical support; $20-$55 ($100-$120 family rate for two adults and two children); tourdeschutes.org.
High Cascades 100: July 20; mountain bike race; mostly singletrack, also cindercone roads, doubletrack and some pavement; maximum field size 350 riders; $250; www.highcascades100.com; mike@mudslingerevents.com.
Oregon 24: July 27-28; A 24-hour mountain bike race; Wanoga Trail Complex, Bend; $200 per person, $300-$500 per team (up to five people); www.oregonmtb24.com; mike@mudslingerevents.com; 541-225-7946.
Cascade Gran Fondo: August 2-4; Bend; stories with RadioShack-Nissan-Trek professional and Bend resident Chris Horner at Tower Theatre on Aug. 2, VIP dinner Aug. 3, ride options of 22, 53 and 75 miles Aug. 4, starting and finishing at Mt. Bachelor ski area; $60-$100, depending on event and age of participant; info@cascadegranfondo.com; cascadegranfondo.com.
USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships: September 4-8; Bend, Redmond and Prineville; for rides age 35 and older; road race, criterium, time trial and tandem events; online registration opens July 1; usacycling.org/2013/masters-road-nationals.
Cycle for Life: September 29; 10 a.m.; Starts at Smith Rock Ranch in Terrebonne; a 35-mile or 65-mile bike ride to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; $25-$45, with a minimum $150 fundraising pledge for each participant; ages 18 and older; 503-226-3435; www.cff.org.
Fix-A-Flat Clinic: Learn how to repair a punctured mountain- or road-bike tire; 10 a.m. Sundays; Sunnyside Sports in Bend; free; 541-382-8018.
Bend Bella Cyclists: Weekly women-only group road and mountain bike rides; see website for additional dates and meeting times; bendbellacyclists.org.
Indoor Cycling Classes: At Powered by Bowen, Bend; limited to eight riders per class; classes based on each rider’s power output for an individual workout in a group setting; all classes 60 minutes except for Saturdays (85 minutes) and Sundays (180 minutes); at noon on Mondays; at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays; at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., noon and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays; at 6:30 a.m., noon, 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursdays; at 9:30 a.m. on Fridays; at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays; at 8 a.m. on Sundays; $18 or 15 points on Power Pass per class; www.poweredbybowen.com, 541-585-1500.
Trinity Bikes Rides: Group road and mountain bike rides starting in Redmond at Trinity Bikes; Wednesdays; 5:30 p.m. road ride, Thursdays; 6 p.m. mountain bike ride; casual pace; 541-923-5650.
Pine mountain Sports bike ride: Twice-monthly guided mountain bike rides hosted by Pine Mountain Sports and open to all riders; 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month; free; rental and demo bikes available at no charge (be at the shop at 5 p.m.); meet Pine Mountain Sports in Bend; 541-385-8080; www.pinemountainsports.com.
Working Women’s Road Ride: Casual-paced road bike ride for women, 90 minutes-2 hours; 5:30 p.m., Mondays; meet at Sunnyside Sports in Bend; 541-382-8018.
Eurosports Ride: Group road bike ride starting in Sisters from Eurosports; Saturdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays; check with the shop for start time; all riders welcome; 541-549-2471; www.eurosports.us.
Hutch’s Noon Ride: Group road bike ride starting in Bend from Hutch’s Bicycles east-side location, at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; and from Hutch’s west-side location at noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays; pace varies; 541-382-6248 or www.hutchsbicycles.com.
Hutch’s Saturday Ride: Group road bike ride begins at 10 a.m. Saturdays in Bend from Hutch’s Bicycles east-side location in Bend; approximately 40 miles; vigorous pace; 541-382-6248; www.hutchsbicycles.com.
HIKING
Silver Striders Guide Service: July 25-Aug. 7; two-week hiking trip to Banff and Jasper national parks in Canada; explore these parks and hike Alberta’s trails; trip geared toward ages 55-older; strideon@silverstriders.com; 541-383-8077; silverstriders.com.
The Art of Tracking Animals: Guided walks and workshops with a professional tracker; ongoing; 8 a.m.-noon; learn to identify and interpret tracks, signs and scat of animals in the region; two or more walks per month; $35; 541-633-7045; dave@wildernesstracking.com; wildernesstracking.com.
HORSES
Rolling Ranch In Sisters: Open for trail-course practice and shows; ongoing; $10 per horse; 69516 Hinkle Butte Drive, Sisters; Shari, 541-549-6962.
MISCELLANEOUS
Boys Lacrosse Camp: June 17-20; second session July 15-18; 9 a.m.-noon both sessions; Big Sky Park, Bend; A coed camp on lacrosse fundamentals for grades 1-4; simultaneous coed camp for all levels in grades 2-8; all equipment provided; $74 in district; $89 otherwise; register through Bend Park & Recreation District; 541-389-7275; www.bendparksandrec.org.
MBSEF Standup Paddleboard: Sessions in June, July and August; now accepting enrollments for sessions on the Deschutes River in Bend; for more information, call 541-388-0002 or email mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.
Youth Fly-Fishing Camp: June 18-20; 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.; Shevlin Park, Bend; A coed camp on fly-fishing basics for ages 10-14; $49 in district, $66 otherwise; space is limited; register through Bend Park & Recreation District; 541-389-7275; www.bendparksandrec.org.
Foam Roller Clinic: June 22; 8:45 a.m.; FootZone, downtown Bend; taught by Ashleigh Mitchell, CPT; learn basic myofacial release with a foam roller; bring yoga mat and foam roller if you own them; foam rollers available for purchase; limited to 15 participants; $5; register at FootZone; footzonebend.com.
Youth Tennis Clinic: A coed tennis clinic July 8-11 with Summit High girls tennis coach Ryan Cruz, held at Summit; ages 6-14; $65; to register or for more information, email ryan.cruz@bend.k12.or.us.
Raven Football Camp: July 22-25; 9 a.m.-noon; For boys and girls entering grades three through eight; Ridgeview High School, Redmond; instruction by Ridgeview boys program staff and current varsity players; registration from 8:45-9 a.m. first day of camp; 541-504-36000; andy.codding@redmond.k12.or.us.
Youth Tackle Football League: August 19-October 20; For boys and girls in grades four through six, times and locations vary; $95 in district, $115, otherwise $125; registration deadline June 21; 541-389-7275; www.bendparksandrec.org.
Ultimate Frisbee Team: The Flaming Chicken, a coed ultimate Frisbee team representing Central Oregon, is seeking additional players; all skill and experience levels welcome; new players will be taught the game; 5:30 p.m. Sundays at Harmon Park in Bend; 541-410-0535, dylandarling@gmail.com.
Restore Proper Movement Yoga: Restorative yoga for athletes such as cyclists, runners and triathletes already training; Sundays; 4:30 p.m.; Powered by Bowen, Bend; 60 minutes; 5 points on Power Pass or $5 per class; 541-585-1500.
Redmond Community Yoga: 7 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays; $49 per six weeks, drop-in available, beginner-intermediate levels; Rebound Physical Therapy, Redmond; 541-504-2350.
Spring Fencing: High Desert Fencing in Bend offers competitive training and fitness for youths age 10-older and adults; lessons now available with French master fencing coach Mondays through Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m.; Randall, 541-389-4547; Jeff, 541-419-7087.
Baby Bootcamp: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at Fleet Feet Sports Bend; bridget.cook@babybootcamp.com.
Project Healing Waters: Fly-fishing and fly-tying program for active military service personnel and veterans; Fridays; 1 p.m.; Central Oregon Vet Center, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road, Suite 105, Bend; outings during fishing season; Brad at 541-536-5799; bdemery1@aol.com.
Adult Open Play Roller Hockey: Sundays, 6:30-8 p.m.; $5; Cascade Indoor Sports, Bend; www.cascadeindoorsports.com; 541-330-1183.
Open Roller Skating: For all ages and ability levels; $5 per skater (includes skate rental), children under 5 are free; Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.; Fridays, 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4 p.m.; 541-330-1183; callie@cascadeindoorsoccer.com; www.cascadeindoorsports.com.
Cowboy Action Shooting: Pistols, rifles, shotguns; hosted by Horse Ridge Pistoleros at Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association, U.S. Highway 20 at milepost 24; on the first and third Sundays of each month at 10 a.m.; 541-923-3000 or www.hrp-sass.com.
Bend Table Tennis Club: Evening play Mondays; 6-9 p.m. (setup 30 minutes prior); beginner classes available, cost $60; at Boys & Girls Club of Bend; drop-in fee, $3 for adults, $2 for youths and seniors; Jeff at 541-480-2834; Don at 541-318-0890; Sean at 267-614-6477; bendtabletennis@yahoo.com; www.bendtabletennis.com.
MOTORSPORTS
Central Oregon off-road race park: Short-course races scheduled for June 29, Aug. 10 and Sept. 21 outside the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond; off-road short-course races include trucks, buggies and other vehicles competing on a loop dirt track; races start at 10 a.m. each day; spectator admission is $12 for adults and free for kids under 10; centraloregonracepark.com or craig@centraloregonracepark.com.
MULTISPORT
Tri for Fun Triathlon: June 23; 8:30 a.m.; Black Butte Ranch, Sisters; triathlon with a 275-meter swim, 9-mile bike ride and 3-mile run; with a kids division; $35-$20; for more information or to register, visit www.blackbutteranch.com.
Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival: June 28-30; Sunriver; long course and Olympic triathlons/duathlons, Kid’s Splash, Pedal-n-Dash, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids’ Dash and Tour de Crest bike tours (26 and 55 miles); $15-$250, depending on event and time of registration; www.aasportsltd.com/pacificcrest.
Deschutes Dash Weekend Sports Festival: July 13-14; Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; Olympic triathlon and duathlon; sprint triathlon and duathlon; kids triathlon; kids splash ‘n’ dash; 10K and 5K runs; $22-$106.50 per person; www.deschutesdash.com.
Rat Race Triathlon: August 10; 8 a.m.; Sprint triathlon and duathlon; kids run; proceeds benefit the Redmond Area Park and Recreation District; $10-$60 per person; www.racetherat.com.
Bend Adventure Race: September 7-8; 8 a.m.; 12 or 36-hour race options; adventure races include mountain biking, trekking, paddling and navigation; $100 per person (12-hour course), $200-$750 per team (up to four people); www.bendracing.com.
MAC Dash: September 7; 7:30 a.m.; Madras Aquatic Center, Madras; sprint triathlon: 500-yard pool swim, 12-mile bike ride, 5K run; sprint duathlon: 3-mile run, 12-mile bike ride, 3-mile run; Mini MAC Dash for kids 10 and younger; $35-$55; macdash@live.com; www.macaquatic.com.
PADDLING
Kayak Roll Sessions: Sundays; 4:15-6 p.m.; Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, Bend; sessions limited to 12 boats, advance registration recommended; boats must be clean, and paddles must be padded and taped; no instruction provided; $12 per boat for park district residents, $16 otherwise; 541-389-7275; bendparksandrec.org.
Kayaking: For all ages; weekly classes and open pool; equipment provided to those who preregister, first come, first served otherwise; Sundays, 4-6 p.m., Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; $3; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
PICKLEBALL
Over the Top Fundraiser: June 27; 6-9:30 p.m.; a fundraiser for community pickleball courts, with food, drinks, a silent auction and a raffle; $50; private residence in Highlands at Broken Top, Bend; for information on tickets and auction items, visit www.bendpickleballclub.com.
Bend Pickleball Club: Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon (approximately), Larkspur Park in Bend; weather permitting; rsss@bendbroadband.com; Saturdays, 8-10 a.m., Mountain View High School tennis courts, $3-5 donation requested; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-11 a.m., Summit High School tennis courts, weather permitting; Mondays, 12:45-2:45 p.m., Wednesdays, 8-10 a.m., and Saturdays, 8-11 a.m.; Athletic Club of Bend (indoors), $15 drop-in fee (includes full club usage), 541-385-3062; Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9-11 a.m., Valley View tennis courts, 3660 S.W. Reservoir Drive, Redmond, weather permitting, jsmck@hotmail.com; Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., indoor courts at Sage Springs Club & Spa, Sunriver, $7.50 drop-in fee (includes full club usage), call 541-593-7890 in advance to sign up; weekly play schedules also available at The Racquet Shoppe in Bend; www.bendpickleballclub.com; bendpickleballclub@hotmail.com.
RUNNING
FootZone Pub Run: June 17; 5:30 p.m.; a 3-mile group run starting at FootZone in downtown Bend; finishing at Broken Top Bottle Shop & Ale Cafe, where runners will be offered discounted beer and free chips and salsa to share; for all paces and running levels; free, registration requested; footzonebend.com or 541-317-3568.
Short Shorts Run: June 27; 5:30 p.m.; wear short shorts for a fun run starting at FootZone in downtown Bend; finishing at Crow’s Feet Commons; for all paces and running levels; free, registration requested; footzonebend.com or 541-317-3568.
Dog Gone 5K Run/Walk: June 29; 9 a.m.; Weigand Family Dog Park, 1500 W. Antler Ave., Redmond; A dog-friendly fun run/walk in Dry Canyon, benefiting BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond; $30-$35; for more information or to register, visit www.brightsideanimals.org.
Bite of Bend Beer Run: June 30; noon; Downtown Bend; a 5K fun run through Drake Park and downtown, with beer stops along the way; ages 21 and older; $25-$35; register at www.thebiteofbend.com.
Recycle Run: July 4; 7 a.m.; Race starts at Sisters Athletic Club, ends at Creekside Park in Sisters; 5K and 8K run/walk; proceeds benefit Sisters Habitat for Humanity; for more information or to register, visit www.sistershabitat.org.
Spark Your heart: July 4; 8 a.m.; Riverbend Park, Bend; 5K run/walk and Children’s Heart Fund Dash; benefit for Children’s Heart Fund and adult heart services; $25-$35; registration deadline July 2; 541-706-6996; www.sparkyourheartbend.com.
Smith Rock Summer Sunrise Classic: July 6; 5:45 a.m.; half-marathon, 10K and 5K runs/walks; 1-mile kids run (free); Terrebonne; $20-$50; www.smithrockrace.com.
Good Form Running Level 1 Clinic: July 9; 7 p.m.; Free 90-minute clinic that uses drills and video to work on proper mechanics; clinic to help runners find their best form; clinic sizes limited; 541-317-3568; sign up at footzonebend.com/events; teague@footzonebend.com.
Urban Scramble: July 20; 11 a.m.; Riverbend Park, Bend; race to the Old Mill District using a map and completing stunts, answering trivia and collecting items; a portion of proceeds benefits Healthy Beginnings; prices vary; 541-323-0964; www.layitoutevents.com.
Run for the Birds: July 28; 8 a.m.; Sunriver Resort; 8K run and Children’s 1K; benefit for Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory; $25-$35; registration deadline July 26; 541-593-2342; www.sunriver-resort.com/birds.
Cascade Lakes Relay: Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3; 216-mile running relay from Diamond Lake Resort to Bend (SOLD OUT); also 132-mile walking teams/high school challenge event; for more information, email info@cascadelakesrelay.com or visit www.cascadelakesrelay.com.
Beat the Heat Run: August 3; 7 a.m.; Madras Aquatic Center; 5K and 10K fun runs; for more information, visit Madras Aquatic Center or call 541-475-4253; www.macaquatic.com.
Smith Rock Muddy Pig Run: August 10; 11 a.m., 9:30 a.m. kids race; 1.5-mile obstacle course with relay options, adults’ race is preceded by kid’s race; see website for price details; DD Ranch, 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; www.muddypigrun.com.
Haulin’ Aspen: August 11; 7 a.m. marathon, 8 a.m. half marathon; trail races; Races start and end at Ruff Wear on corner of Lolo Drive and Skyline Ranch Road in Bend; $40-$85; 541-323-0964; www.haulinaspen.com.
Twilight 5K Run/Walk: August 15; 7 p.m.; Race starts on Shevlin Hixon Drive near Deschutes Brewery Warehouse; a 5K fun run/walk sponsored by Deschutes Brewery; $20-$25; register at FootZone in downtown Bend or online at www.superfitproductions.com.
Ruff Run 5K Fun Run/Walk: August 17; 8 a.m.; Riverbend Park, Bend; $25; proceeds benefit DogPac.org; one dog per runner, dogs must be leashed; dog not required to participate; registration available day of race starting at 6:30 a.m. or at www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/92804.
The sage Brush Skedaddle: August 25; 10 a.m.; Bearly There Ranch, Redmond; a 5-mile adventure run with ranch-style obstacles; free camping at the ranch Aug. 24-27; www.xdogevents.com.
Ravens Run: August 31; 9 a.m.; Race starts at Ridgeview High School, Redmond; a 5K fun run/walk to benefit Ridgeview High students. sponsored by the Ridgeview Ravens Booster Club; $15-$30; rvhs.booster@redmond.k12.or.us.
Sunriver Marathon for a Cause: Aug. 31-Sept. 1; Sunriver Resort; marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K fun run/walk and kid’s race; $40-$105; registration deadline Aug. 28; 541-593-2342; www.sunrivermarathon.com.
Road to Recovery 5K: September 14; 9 a.m.; Oregon State University Cascades Campus, Bend; 5K fun run and walk to raise awareness and funds for mental health care; proceeds benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Central Oregon; $20; www.namicentraloregon.org; apendygraft@telecarecorp.com.
Run or Dye: October 5; 9 a.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond; 5K run where participants are blasted with color while running; $40-$45 per person; www.runordye.com.
Happy Dirty Girls: November 1; 8 a.m.; race begins at FivePine Lodge & Conference Center in Sisters; registration open for half marathon and 5K trail runs; $25-$80; happygirlsrun.com/dirtygirls.
Redmond Oregon Running Klub (RORK): Weekly run/walk; Saturdays at 8 a.m.; all levels welcome; free; for more information and to be added to a weekly email list, email Dan Edwards at rundanorun19@yahoo.com; follow Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook.
Redmond Running Group: Weekly runs on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.; meet at 314 S.W. Seventh St. in Redmond for runs of 3-5 miles; all abilities welcome; free; pia@runaroundsports.com; 541-639-5953.
Moms Running Group: Tuesdays; 9:15 a.m.; meet at FootZone, downtown Bend; all moms welcome with or without strollers; 4.5-mile run (or less) at mile pace of 9-12 minutes; designed for new runners, moms just getting back to running or experienced runners; runs occur in all weather conditions; lisa.nasr@me.com.
Move It Mondays: Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; carpool from FootZone to trailhead when scheduled (first and third Mondays of each month); all other runs start and finish at FootZone, downtown Bend; 3-5 miles; paces 7-12 minutes per mile; melanie@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Performance Running Group: 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays; with Max King; locations vary; interval-based; all ability levels; max@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Ask the Experts: Tuesdays; 6 p.m.; at FootZone, downtown Bend; informal, drop-in Q-and-A session with a physical therapist; teague@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Noon Taco Run: Wednesdays at noon; meet at FootZone, downtown Bend; order a Taco Stand burrito before leaving and it will be ready upon return; teague@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Learn to Run Group Run: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.; meet at FootZone, downtown Bend; conversational-paced runs of 2-3 miles; beginners and all paces welcome; 541-317-3568.
Weekly Runs: Wednesdays at 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports Bend; 3-5 miles; two groups, different paces; 541-389-1601.
Yoga for Runners: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; at Fleet Feet Sports Bend; $5 per session or $50 for 12 sessions; focuses on strengthening and lengthening muscles and preventing running injuries; 541-389-1601.
CORK Weekly Performance Run: Thursdays; 5:30 p.m.; locations vary; call Roger Daniels at 541-389-6424 for more information.
Strength Training for Runners: Thursdays; 5:15 p.m.; WillPower Training Studio, 155 S.W. Century Drive, Suite 110, Bend; weekly workouts for runners, triathletes and cyclists; $5; 541-350-3938..
SNOW SPORTS
Film Screening: June 25; 2 p.m.; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; a screening of the 2010 ski and snowboard documentary starring Bode Miller, Lindsey Vonn and Bobby Brown; proceeds benefit the Oregon Adaptive Sports Scholarship Fund; $10; christine@oregonadaptivesports.org.
MBSEF Nordic Summer Dryland Training: Through August 30; ages 11-20; for more information, call 541-388-0002 or email mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.
SOCCER
Soccer Open Play (Adult): Age 14-older; no cleats, but shinguards required; $7; Friday nights; coed 7-8:30 p.m., men 8:30-10 p.m.; Cascade Indoor Soccer, Bend; 541-330-1183; callie@cascadeindoorsoccer.com; cascadeindoorsports.com.
SOFTBALL
Softball Clinic: June 17-20; Summit High School; open to girls ages 7-14, presented in part by the Summit High softball program; $60 park district residents, $89 otherwise; mike.carpenter@bend.k12.or.us; bendparksandrec.org.
SWIMMING
Swim Across Suttle: August 25; 8 a.m.; Suttle Lake; a 1.3-mile swim across the lake; $20; sistersmultisport@gmail.com; www.sistersmultisport.com.
Bend Waves Water Polo Club: For boys and girls ages 12-18; season continues into August; practices scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (conditioning), and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (pool time); for all experience levels; $125 per month or $600 for season (10 percent discount for second child); bendwaves.com.
Redmond Area Park and Recreation District family swim night: 7:25-8:25 p.m., Tuesdays, Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; adult must accompany anyone under age 18; $10 per family; 541-548-7275, raprd.org.
VOLLEYBALL
Cowgirl Volleyball Camp: August 12-14; 8:30 a.m.-noon girls grades 7-12, 1-4 p.m. girls grades 2-6; Crook County High School, Prineville; camp will be coached by CCHS volleyball coach Rosie Honl and will teach volleyball fundamentals; $85 grades 7-12, $75 grades 2-6; email jrhonl@msn.com or call 541-633-3670 for registration forms.
WALKING
Walk “Live" Classes: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4:15-4:45 p.m. on Mondays; 10:15-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; Redmond Grange; indoor 2-mile walks; $5 per class; 541-993-0464; walklivecentraloregon.com.
