FISHING

Central Oregon Bass Club: New members welcome; 7-9 p.m.; meets on the first Tuesday of each month; 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 Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.; 50 SW Bond St., Bend, Suite 4; 541-306-4509, deschutestu@hotmail.com; www.deschutes.tu.org.

Bend Casting Club: A group of fly-anglers from around Central Oregon who are trying to improve their casting technique; 6-8 p.m.; club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month; location TBA; 541-306-4509 or bendcastingclub@gmail.com.

The Sunriver Anglers Club: 7 p.m.; meets on the third Thursday of each month; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center; www.sunriveranglers.org.

The Central Oregon Flyfishers Club: 7 p.m.; meets on the third Wednesday of each month; Bend Senior Center; www.coflyfishers.org.

HIKING

DESCHUTES Land Trust Walks + Hikes: Led by skilled volunteer naturalists, these outings explore new hiking trails, observe migrating songbirds, and take in spring wildflowers; all walks and hikes are free; registration available at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events.

HUNTING

CENTRAL OREGON CHAPTER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION: The next committee meeting is tonight at the American Legion Hall in Redmond, 704 NW 8th Street. Dinner will be available starting at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in joining this year’s committee is welcome to attend. For more information, call 541-447-2804 or 541-410-2019.

The Bend Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: 7 p.m.; meets the second Wednesday of each month; Kelly D’s, Bend; ohabend.webs.com.

The Ochoco Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: 7 p.m.; meets the first Tuesday of each month; Prineville Fire Hall; 541-447-5029.

The Redmond Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: 7 p.m.; meets the third Tuesday of each month; Redmond VFW Hall.

RUNNING

Bend Area Running Fraternity: Every Monday; a 3½-mile run (other distance options available) through the Old Mill District and along the Deschutes River; group meets at Atlas Cider Co. taproom in the Box Factory; pint discounts after the run; all paces welcome and dogs welcome; no registration or membership required; free; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Atlas Cider Co., 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend, 307-286-5691, www.facebook.com/bendarearunningfraternity.

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.

Meditative Trail Running: Thursdays; a weekly meditative trail running class allowing for rhythmic movement and patterned breathing in a community setting; $15 drop in, $50 per month; 9:30-11 a.m.; Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend; 541-330-0334; www.hawthorncenter.com.

Spring Half Marathon Training Group: Starts Feb. 25; join a fun training group for the upcoming Bend Half Marathon on April 23. If you are able to run 3-5 miles at least three times per week and would like to run your first half marathon, take part in a consistent fitness program, set a PR or just want to train with a great group of people, this training group is for you. FootZone has teamed up with Courtney Drewsen at Travel iN Fitness to help you achieve your running goals through this eight-week program. Learn about running form, proper training, injury prevention, nutrition and more in a fun, positive and supportive environment; $75; 8-10 a.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend, 541-317-3568, www.footzonebend.com/event/footzones-half-marathon-training-group-begins.

Grin and Bear It: March 4; now in its 15th year, the 5K and 10K run/walk through Bend’s Old Mill District is followed by a 1-mile family run/walk at 11 a.m. and fun and games at Les Schwab Amphitheater; $30 for 5K/10K, $10 for mile run, price increases Feb. 18; 10 a.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 322 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend, http://myhb.org/grin-bear-it-run/.

Mastondon 10ish Miler: March 5; a relatively flat course with only about 400 feet of climbing, this run is a good early season race to see how the engine’s running without too much demand on the early season legs; $45; 9 a.m.; Maston Trail Network, Newcomb Road, Tumalo, www.superfitproductions.com/races/mastondon-10ish-miler.

Good Form Running Clinic: March 9; a review of the four points of good form running and some drills and video to help build awareness; clinics last about 90 minutes; limited to 15 spots; free, RSVP required; 5:30-7 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend, 541-317-3568, www.footzonebend.com/events.

Prineville Paddy Pint Run: March 17; the fourth annual St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run/Walk, with 5K and 1-mile distances. Costumes are encouraged. Proceeds benefit the Tooth Taxi and Crook County Foundation; $22 for 1-mile, $27 for 5K; 5:30 p.m.; Good Bike Co., 284 NE 3rd St., Prineville, https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Prineville/PrinevillePaddyPintRun.

St. Patrick’s Day 5K Dash: March 18; a family- (and green-) friendly 5K race that begins and ends at Deschutes Brewery & Public House in downtown Bend. Proceeds benefit Kids Center, a nonprofit child abuse intervention center; $35 for adults, $15 for children; 10:05a.m.; Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend, 541-408-0960, http://bendstpatsdash.com/.

SHOOTING

BEND TRAP CLUB: Trap-skeet-sporting clay (5 stand); Sundays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; beginners and experienced shooters welcome; milepost 30 off U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend; www.bendtrapclub.com.

COSSA kids: Coaches are on hand to assist children; rifles, ammo, ear and eye protection are provided; parent or guardian must sign in for each child; fee for each child is $10; 10 a.m.; third Saturday of each month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; Don Thomas, 541-389-8284.

Pine Mountain Posse: Cowboy action shooting club; second Sunday of each month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, east of 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, east of Bend; 541-408-7027 or www.hrp-sass.com.

Snow sports

Bachelor Butte Dog Derby: March 3; Central Oregon’s only sled dog race is back for another run. Mushers from all around the Northwest will come to test their skills and their dogs on some of the best trails Oregon has to offer. Open to pro and novice entrants; spectators are encouraged to come watch; Wanoga Sno-park, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend, 541-280-0035, http://psdsa.org.

Therapeutic Snowshoeing: March 3; Friday snowshoeing trip up to the warming shelter at Edison Sno-park. Purchase a package that includes a snowshoe rental and sno-park pass. Several hiking poles available on a first-come basis. This snowshoeing trip is led by a physical therapist with experience working with individuals with neurologic conditions such as stroke, MS, Parkinson’s, SCI and T/ABI; $7 -$28; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Edison Sno-park, NF-45, Bend, 541-241-6837, www.destinationrehab.org/events/.

Intro to Skate Skiing: Fridays, Saturdays or Tuesdays, March 3-28; this program offers a four-week, progressive introduction to skate skiing; ideal for beginners; $170, includes clinic, trail passes and rental equipment; 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30-10 a.m. Saturdays; Mt. Bachelor ski area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend, 541-693-0909, www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons.

Intro to Classic Skiing: Fridays or Sundays, March 3-26; this program offers a four-week progressive introduction to classic skiing; ideal for beginners; $170, includes four-week clinic, trail passes and rental equipment; Fridays 12:30-2 p.m., Sundays 10:30 a.m.-noon; Mt. Bachelor ski area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend, 541-693-0909, www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons.

Cascade Crest Nordic Ski Marathon & Relay: March 11; race through the high Cascades on skis; this year’s event includes a 50K and 25K skate race, a 10K skate or classic race, and a 4×12.5K skate relay; $25-$200, price varies by distance; 9:30 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend, 541-693-0909, http://mtbachelor.com/event/cascade-crest/.