Basketball

COBO Advanced Training Sessions: Tuesdays, April 3-24; four training sessions for boys and girls in fifth through eighth grades; fifth- and sixth-graders will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and seventh- and eighth-graders will follow, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.; $92, $110 for non-BPRD residents; Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend; www.cobobasketball.com/training.

Bowling

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids’ Sake: April 27; form a team of 4-6 people for a bowling competition to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters; 4 p.m.; teams must raise a minimum of $350; Sun Mountain Fun Center, 300 NE Bend River Mall Drive, Bend; www.bbbsco.org or 541-312-6047.

Fitness and Training

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.

Cycling

Weekly Steel Ride: Wednesdays; 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.

Women’s Road Rides: Sundays; weekly road rides to prepare for the Tour Deschutes 50-100 mile rides. Pace will be 11-18 miles per hour, with separate groups for different paces. Road bikes/cross bikes/gravel bikes only; 10 a.m.; Sunnyside Sports, 930 NW Newport Ave., Bend; www.facebook.com/groups/RideSunnyWomen/about/.

Central Oregon Wheelers Annual Kickoff Event: April 17; a kickoff event for a social, recreational bike club; discuss rides, upcoming events, jerseys and more; 6 p.m.; Deschutes Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; https://cowheelers.wildapricot.org/event-2848766 or 541-633-0423.

Golf

EWGA Central Oregon Chapter Spring Kickoff: Saturday; learn more about Executive Women’s Golf Association at this kickoff for the women’s golf season; there will be a buffet breakfast and course sponsors available to answer questions; 9:30 a.m.; $15, includes breakfast; Juniper Golf Course, 1938 SW Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; http://ewgaco.com.

PGA Junior Golf League – Lost Tracks: Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting April 25; for boys and girls 14 and under; weekly golf instruction and six team-scramble style tournaments; advanced golf skills not required, although players must have their own golf clubs; 4 p.m.; $149 per player; Lost Tracks Golf Club, 60205 Sunset View Dr,., Bend; www.bendparksandrec.org.

Health and Safety

Concussion Seminar: April 17; join Viviane Ugalde of The Center and John Hilt of Step & Spine Physical Therapy for a seminar on concussions; 6 p.m.; Step & Spine Physical Therapy, 2185 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; www.thecenteroregon.com/medical-blog/concussion-seminar or 541-322-2211.

Multi Sports

Up the Crooked River Duathlon: April 29; a 5K run, 40K bike followed by a 5K run. For the walkers, they will have a 2-mile walk, 10-mile bike followed by a 2-mile walk. Both events are open to individuals and teams of two; 10 a.m.; $30 for individuals, $60 for teams; Crooked River Park, 1377 S. Main St., Prineville; www.normsxtremefitness.com or 541-416-0455.

Pickleball

Pickleball Lessons: Saturdays, April 7-28; an introductory pickleball lesson for ages 8-12 years; 1-2 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, SW 15th Street and SW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; http://usapa.org.

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 have it when you return; meet at FootZone; noon; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

WalkStrong 5K and 10K Training Groups: Wednesdays starting April 3; a 12-week long program featuring weekly coached group walks to train for a 5K or 10K; 6 p.m.; $125 for 12-week program; Synergy Health & Wellness, 361 NE Franklin Ave., Building C, Bend; www.synergyhealthbend.com/walkstrong.html or 541-323-3488.

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.

Dirty Half Marathon Training Group Begins: Saturday; run your first half marathon, learn skills specific to trail running, get to know local trail options and train with a group; you will be ready for FootZone’s Dirty Half Marathon; 8 a.m.; $100; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/half-marathon-training-group/ or 541-317-3568.

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.

Pub Run to Bridge 99: April 9; join FootZone and Cascade Relays for a run to complimentary beer; strollers, friendly dogs, all paces are welcome; make arrangements for a ride home; 5:30 p.m.; free, RSVP required; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/pub-run-to-bridge-99 or 541-317-3568.

Bend Marathon and Half: April 22; the marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K family race all start and finish at Crow’s Feet Commons in Bend; the courses follow the Deschutes River through Bend; 7 a.m.; $30-$130 price varies depending on distance entered and date of entry; downtown Bend, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend; www.bend-marathon.com.

FootZone’s 10k Training Group begins: April 28; learn workouts that will make you a stronger runner, nutrition specific to longer distances, efficient running form, warm ups and cool down while safely gaining mileage to complete your first 10k; 8 a.m.; $70 before 4/8/18, $80 after; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/10k-training-group-begins/ or 541-317-3568.

FootZone’s IntroRUN 5K Training Group: April 28; learn about running form, breathing, warm ups, nutrition, gear while you train for your first 5K over 7 weeks. Includes training calendar, two coached workouts per week, tech tee, and FootZone fun; 8 a.m.; $70 on or before 4/8/18, $80 after; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/footzone-introrun-training-group-starts/ or 541-317-3568.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Open Play: Mondays and Wednesdays; 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.

WAter Sports

Basic Skills Kayaking Class: Saturdays, April 7-May 26; participants will learn comprehensive safety and basic paddle stroke techniques in this beginner kayaking course, for ages 14 and up; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $75; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/basic-skills-kayaking or 541-317-9407.