Baseball

Portland Pilot Pitching Camp: Saturday and Sunday; the Elite Pitcher Throwing Camp will duplicate techniques used by the Pilots baseball pitching staff in preparation for the upcoming season; 9 a.m.; $200; Bend Field House, 401 SE Roosevelt Ave., Bend or 541-312-9259.

Basketball

Lunch Time Pick-up Basketball Games: Weekdays Dec. 14-March 25; For ages 14 and up, come down to the RAPRD Activity Center for pick-up basketball. Get your fellow co-workers and come show your stuff on the indoor basketball court; drop-in fee of $3; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Climbing

Bend Boulder Bash: Dec. 19 and Jan. 23; a climbing competition series; climbers throughout the Northwest are invited to compete for cash prizes at the final event; 5 p.m.; $20 in advance, $40 for January final; Bend Rock Gym, 1182 SE Centennial Court, Bend; http://bendrockgym.com or 541-388-6764.

Cycling

Christmas Light and Hot Toddy Ride: Thursday; a leisurely, family-friendly bike ride along the Larkspur Trail to enjoy holiday lights, with postride festivities at the Senior Center; 6:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; www.bendbikes.org or 541-977-1454.

Floor Hockey

Pee Wee Hockey: Friday, Dec. 11 and 18; for ages 5 to 6., try something new! No need for ice, our floor hockey is a fun and fit way to get your child active while working on hand-eye coordination, teamwork and good sportsmanship; 4:30 p.m.; $17; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Running

Tuesday Performance Running Group: Tuesdays; an interval-based workout to help you get the most out of your running; distance and effort vary according to what works for you; 5:30 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings or 541-317-3568.

Noon Taco Run: Wednesdays; order a Taco Stand burrito when you leave and we will have it when you return. Meet at FootZone a few minutes before noon; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings or 541-317-3568.

Wednesday Group Run: Wednesdays; a 3- to 5-mile group run; 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; http://fleetfeetbend.com or 541-389-1601.

Moms Running Group: Thursdays; all moms welcome with or without strollers; 3- to 4.5-mile run at 8- to 12-minute mile paces; meet at FootZone at 9:15 a.m., rain or shine; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com or 541-317-3568.

Redmond Oregon Running Klub (RORK) Runs: Saturdays; distance 3-6 miles, all levels welcome; 8 a.m.; Sam Johnson Park, SW 15th St. and SW Evergreen Ave., Redmond or 541-419-0889.

Canyon Rumble Frozen Half: Saturday; half marathon, 10K and 5K races out and back through Willow Canyon. The first half of the race will be a gradual downhill and the second half will be gradual uphill; 10 a.m.; half marathon $25, 10K $15 and 5K $10; $30 for family entry; Madras Physical Therapy, 910 U.S. Highway, Madras; https://sites.google.com/site/madrasrunners/canyon-rumble-frozen-half.

Bend Jingle Bell Run/Walk: Saturday; Featuring a holiday themed 5K fun run/walk, a 1-mile and a kids fun run with the elves to raise funds to cure arthritis; 11 a.m.; $10-$35, registration required; Bank of the Cascades, 1100 NW Wall Street, Bend; www.BendJingleBellRun.org or 503-245-5669.

Polar Bear 5K Training Group: Sunday; a 5-week training program for the Polar Bear 5K, learn running basics; 8:30 a.m.; St. Thomas Academy, 1720 NW 19th St., Redmond or 541-312-2180.

Central Oregon Running Klub (CORK) Monthly Run: Dec. 7; join the Central Oregon Running Klub for a free monthly run beginning and ending at Crow’s Feet Commons every first Monday of the month; 5:30 p.m.; Crow’s Feet Commons, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Oregon-Running-Klub or 214-763-9985.

Winter Warrior Information Night and Kickoff Party: Dec. 7; learn how to stay motivated throughout the winter months; 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; www.fleetfeetbend.com or 541-389-1601.

Good Form Running: Dec. 10; Learn the four points of Good Form Running, do drills and take video; 5:30pm free, registration required; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com or 541-317-3568.

Shoes and Brews: Dec. 17; Meet at a designated brewery and run a 3-mile route; wear reflective gear; 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; www.fleetfeetbend.com or 541-389-1601.

Fifth Annual Polar Bear Run and Expo: Jan. 9; A family-friendly 5k or 10k run or walk, with food and a beer garden, to benefit St. Thomas Academy for education; 10:30 a.m.; $30; St. Thomas Academy, 1720 NW 19th St., Redmond; www.active.com/redmond-or or 541-548-3785.

Snow Sports

Meissner Nordic Season Kick Off Party: Monday; gather to celebrate the 2015-16 ski season, meet skiers, ask questions, and sign-up for membership; 6 p.m.; Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Suite 1, Bend or 541-383-4000.

Intro to Nordic Skate or Classic Skiing: Sessions begin Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; a four-week progressive intro to Nordic skiing, skate or classic technique; times vary; $120 for clinic, $140 for clinic, trail pass and rental; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, 13000 Century Drive, Bend or 541-693-0909.

She’s On Skis Nordic Skate Ski Program for Women: Wednesdays or Saturdays beginning Dec. 2 or 5; six-week sessions for women skiers, advanced to beginner level and above, skate ski technique, through Jan. 9; times vary; $160 series only, $180 with trail pass, $240 with rental; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com or 541-693-0909.

MBSEF Winter Alpine Race Training Ski Programs: December-March; one- to five-day-a-week training options for kids ages 7 to 21 and adults over 21; 12:30 p.m.; $255-$3,770; MBSEF Junior Race Center, Bend; www.mbsef.org/alpine/program-info.

Broski! Nordic Skate Ski Program for Men: Sundays in December; a four-week skate class series just for men, for at beginner to intermediate level skiers looking to gain proficiency in the sport; 10:30 a.m.; $120 for clinic only, $140 with a trail pass; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, 13000 Century Drive, Bend or 541-693-0909.

Dawn Patrol with Dave Cieslowski: Wednesdays, Dec. 9-March 2; improve your skate ski skills and fitness in this 12-week program with Coach Dave Cieslowski; 10 a.m.; $175 for clinic only, $215 includes trail pass; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com or 541-693-0909.

BEA Nordic Youth Club: Dec. 19-Feb. 28; the youth club focuses on fun and introducing youth to the basics of cross-country skiing and joys of winter. No ski pass necessary and transportation is provided one day/week $225, two day $325; Bend Endurance Academy, 500 SW Bond St., Suite 142, Bend; www.bendenduranceacademy.org/nordic-team/ or 541-480-4563.

BEA Masters Nordic: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday sessions beginning Dec. 29; focus on skate skiing technique and efficiency; some previous skate skiing experience necessary; eight-week classes offered three days a week; 9:30 a.m.; $160; Bend Endurance Academy, 500 SW Bond St., Suite 142, Bend; www.bendenduranceacademy.org/nordic-team or 541-480-4563.

She’s Still on Skis Nordic Skate Ski Program for Women: begins Jan. 6; a four-week session for veterans of the She’s on Skis Women’s program and intermediate to advanced skiers; Wednesdays Jan. 6-13, Feb. 3-10 or March 2-23; 9 a.m.; $120-$140; Mt Bachelor Nordic Center, 13000 Century Drive, Bend or 541-693-0909.

BEA Youth After School Nordic: Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Feb. 24; the Nordic after-school program is for participants that have little experience and are excited to get outside in the snow. Staff pick up participants from select schools and return to BEA offices; $160; Bend Endurance Academy, 500 SW Bond St., Suite 142, Bend; www.bendenduranceacademy.org/nordic-team/ or 541-480-4563.

Learn to Ski Day: Jan. 10; a great opportunity for any level skier to get some tips to further their ability. Mini-clinics start every 30 minutes, so plan to arrive a few minutes before your preferred start time; 1 p.m.; Virginia Meissner Sno-Park, milepost 14, SW Century Drive, Bend; www.meissnernordic.org/announcements.

Table Tennis

Bend Table Tennis: Mondays; Open play Monday nights; play is informal and open to everyone; 6 p.m.; seniors and students 18 and under $2; adults $3; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend; www.bendtabletennis.com or 541-318-0890.