Adaptive Sports

Ski For All: March 24; a full-day fundraiser to support the mission of Oregon Adaptive Sports. The goal is to ski or ride as many vertical feet in one day while raising funds for OAS. Open to all ages and abilities; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; raise or pay $50, $25 for participants 12 and under; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; https://support.oregonadaptivesports.org/event/ski-for-all/e163819 or 541-306-4774.

Basketball

LunchTime PickUp Basketball Game: Mondays through Fridays through March 31; for ages 14 and up, get your co-workers and show your stuff on the indoor basketball court, or meet your friends while they are on their lunch break; get a workout and burn some calories; $3; Redmond Area Park and Recreation District Activity Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Curling

Know Neighbors — Canada Loves Curling: Wednesdays; learn the rules and history of curling and take a turn on the ice with the Bend Curling Club; starts at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., registration required; The Pavilion Bend, 1001 SW Bradbury Drive, Bend; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/46225 or 541-312-1032.

Cycling

Weekly Steel Ride: Wednesdays starting March 14; a 30-mile steel bike ride; all are welcome; beginning and ending at Jackson’s Corner; 6-8 p.m.; Jackson’s Corner (east side), 1500 NE Cushing Drive, Bend; www.bendvelo.com or 541-382-2453.

Films and Lectures

“Saving Snow”: March 22; a documentary that shows how ski towns and the snow sports industry are paving the way toward a clean energy future; 6 p.m.; 10 Barrel Brewing Co (east side), 62950 NE 18th St., Bend; https://envirocenter.org/event/saving-snow-documentary-screening/ or 541-385-6908.

Kids

Little Sports Stars — Hoop It Up: Thursdays, March 8-22; for ages 4-5, give your child a rewarding first look at sports. Fun is the number one goal as we get your child ready to run the bases, score and play their way to great team work; 2-2:30 p.m.; $17; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Martial Arts

Ninja Kids, Session 3: Mondays and Wednesdays, March 5-28 or Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 6-29; for ages 5-8, Ninja Kids is designed to build a child’s self-confidence through muscle development and body awareness; kids learn bully prevention and self defense; Monday/Wednesday, 4-5 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday, 5-6 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW Sixth St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Cage Kids, Session 3: Mondays and Wednesdays, March 5-28; for ages 9-11; a typical class includes bully prevention, basic Brazilian jiujitsu, body awareness, fitness, gymnastics and a high-energy good time; 5-6 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW Sixth St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Kids Brazilian JiuJitsu, Session 3: Mondays and Wednesdays, March 5-28; for ages 8-11; watch your child’s energy, confidence and spirit rise, while he/she becomes strong and confident; jiujitsu is considered to be one of the best self-defenses for kids and adults; 6-7:15 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW Sixth St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Boxing, Session 3: Mondays and Wednesdays, March 5-28; for ages 9 and up, this program is for adults and children, men and women of all fitness levels; class teaches the basics of boxing while providing a workout; 6:30-8 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW Sixth St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Brazilian JiuJitsu, Session 3: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 6-29; for ages 12 and up, no matter your size, you can defend yourself using proper technique; the class will improve physical fitness, core strength, stability and flexibility; 6:30-8 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW Sixth St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Rodeo

High Desert Stampede: March 30 and 31; the first rodeo performance and competition of the Columbia River Circuit; 7-10 p.m.; $20-$75; Deschutes County Fair & Expo, First Interestate Bank Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; www.highdesertstampede.com or 541-548-2711.

Running

Bend Area Running Fraternity: Mondays; a 3.5-mile run through the Old Mill District and along the Deschutes River; all paces welcome; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Atlas Cider Co. Taproom, 750 SW Industrial Way, Bend or 307-286-5691.

Rise and Run: Tuesdays; meet at FootZone with lights and layers; all paces welcome; 3- to 5-mile routes usually take advantage of snow-free and lit paths in the Old Mill District; 5 a.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Tuesday Performance Group: Tuesdays; an interval-based workout group that welcomes all ability levels; this is a low-key, inclusive group focused on getting the most out of your running; workout distances vary; effort level is up to you; 5:30 p.m.; locations vary, Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

FootZone Noon Run: Wednesdays; order lunch from a local taco shop when you leave and we’ll have it when you return; meet at FootZone; noon; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

FootZone Hump Day Run: Wednesdays; get over the midweek hump with runners of all paces; this winter, runs are typically 3 to 5 miles to the Old Mill and back; no one will be left behind; bring a few bucks if you want to get a beer after; 6 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Functional Strength Class: Wednesdays; a strength class designed by endurance athletes, for endurance athletes; this class will teach you simple movements that will help you run healthier and faster; $5 drop-in fee; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Good Form Running Clinic: Thursday; learn the four points of good form running and practice drills, for all ages and abilities; 5:30 p.m., registration requested; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/good-form-running or 541-317-3568. movements that will help you run healthier and faster; $5 drop-in fee; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Saturday Morning Coffee Run: Saturdays; all paces welcome for a 3- to 5-mile run; bring a few bucks for coffee at a local shop afterward with your new running buddies; 9 a.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

St. Patty’s Day Dash 2018: March 17; a family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day 5K fun run to benefit the Gift of Literacy and J Bar J Youth Services, costumes encouraged; 8 a.m.;. $20-$40; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; http://bendstpatsdash.com or 706-604-5013.

Prineville Paddy Pint Run: March 17; a St. Patrick’s day community run through Prineville, participants can choose between a 1-mile and 5K race; 4 p.m.; $29 entry fee; downtown Prineville, 150 NW Fourth St., Prineville; https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Prineville/PrinevillePaddyPintRun or 541-233-9037.

Sunriver March Mudness: March 25; participants run through a 1.5-mile muddy obstacle course in Sunriver, a portion of proceeds benefit the Central Oregon Relays for Life; noon; $18-$35; near Hola! Sunriver, 17430 Deschutes Road, Sunriver; www.sunrivermarchmudness.com/registration or 541-585-3145.

Snow Sports

Intro to Skate Skiing — Tuesdays in March: Tuesdays, March 6-27; this program offers a four-week progressive introduction to skate skiing; ideal for beginners; learn skate ski technique, gain fitness, and spend your winter outdoors; 10-11:30 a.m.; $175, includes four-week clinic, trail passes and rentals; Mt. Bachelor ski area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons or 541-693-0999.

Cascade Crest Nordic Ski Marathon & Relay: Saturday; 50K and 25K races, 50K skate relay and 10K beginners race; 9:30 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.cascadecrestnordic.com or 541-693-0933.

Soccer

Entry-level Soccer Referee Course: March 17; an introductory, Grade 8 Referee Course for aspiring referees ages 13 and older. Grade 8 referees are eligible to officiate a variety of recreational and competitive matches; 9 a.m.; $85; High Lakes Elementary School, 2500 NW High Lakes Loop, Bend; https://form.jotform.com/80585137384160 or 541-480-4917.

Swimming

Lifeguarding Class 2018: March 27-31; for ages 15 and up, CSC is offering a lifeguarding course that combines lectures, demonstrations and video with hands-on training and practice. Participants must be able to swim at least 300 meters; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day; $180; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/recreation-swim or 541-548-7275.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Open Play: Mondays and Wednesdays, no sessions March 5 and 21; table tennis players of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend open play; round-robin tournament will be held the third Wednesday of each month; 6-9 p.m.; $4, $3 for players 17 and under or 65 and over; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend; www.bendtabletennis.com.