Adaptive Sports

Spin Into Spring: May 6; this spinathon is a way to have fun and get exercise while experiencing and supporting the mission of Oregon Adaptive Sports. Get ready for fun with dynamic instructors, music and giveaways; 8 a.m.-noon; $100 for 1 hour, $400 for 4 hours; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive, Bend; https://support.oregonadaptivesports.org/event/spin-into-spring/e176917.

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.

Cycling

Central Oregon Wheelers Annual Kickoff Event: Tuesday; a kick-off 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.

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.

Bust Your Butte Gravel Challenge: Saturday; come join in the fun at the inaugural Bust Your Butte Gravel Challenge. You can choose the 50-mile or 88-mile course. Both courses are 95 percent dirt and gravel with scenic views and limited traffic; 9:30 a.m.; $70 for short course, $80 for long, juniors free; Horse Butte, Horse Butte Road, Bend; www.tfgracing.com/bust-your-butte.html.

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/.

Equestrian

High Desert Horse Expo: April 20-22; featuring equestrian workshops, vendors and products, seminars with Ron McLoughlin, Cassi Soulé and more; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 20 and 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22; $5 general admission, $10 three-day pass, 12 and under free; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; www.highdeserthorseexpo.com or 971-224-5879.

OHSET State Meet: May 10-13; the high school equestrian state championships; all events are open to spectators; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. May 10, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. May 11, 7:15 a.m.-8:30 p.m. May 12, 8 a.m.-noon May 13; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; www.ohset.com/statemeet.php.

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.

Golf

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 Drive, Bend; www.bendparksandrec.org.

Health and Safety

Concussion Seminar: Tuesday; 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.

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 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.

FootZone Hump Day Run: Wednesdays; A 3- to 5-mile mid-week run for runners of all paces; 6 p.m.; 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.

Bend Marathon and Half: Sundays; 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.

Miles for Mothers: May 12; the 5K/10K course follows the Dry Canyon trail. Both races will begin at 9 am. The 1K Kids race will circle the American Legion sports complex and up the canyon a short distance; 9 a.m.; $10-$30; American Legion Park, 850 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Redmond/MilesforMothers.

Soccer

Cascade Rush Tryouts: May 12 and 16; tryouts for U11 to U14 players. Preregister at www.cascaderush.com. Boys will tryout at 10 a.m. May 12, followed by girls at noon. Second session to be held at Three Sisters Adventist Christian School; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12, 4-8 p.m. May 16; $20 to tryout; Morning Star Christian School, 19741 Baker Road, Bend; www.cascaderush.com.

Swimming

Adaptive Swim Lessons, Session 6: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 23-May 11; lessons for swimmers with disabilities. Instruction staff is trained in adaptive aquatics & instruction techniques for patrons with disabilities. For a consultation call Jessica Rowan at 541-548-6066; 5:30-6 p.m.; $36; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-6066.

Pre-School Levels: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 23-May 11 or Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 24-May 24; for ages 3 to 5, the preschool swim lesson program emphasizes positive reinforcement while encouraging kids to have fun and be safe in the water; 5:30-6 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m.; $36 Monday/Wednesday/Friday, $40 Tuesday/Thursday; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Six Years and Up Basic Levels: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 23-May 11 or Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 24-May 24; for ages 6 and up, the first three levels program (white, orange and green); 5:30-6 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m.; $36 Monday/Wednesday/Friday, $40 Tuesday/Thursday; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Swim for Life Levels: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 23-May 11 or Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 24-May 24; for ages 6 and up, the focus of this branch of the program is aquatic safety, competence and enjoyment. Participants will be introduced to a wide variety of fun aquatic activities; 5:30-6 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m.; $36 Monday/Wednesday/Friday, $40 Tuesday/Thursday; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Waterbabies, Session 6: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 23-May 11; a parent/child aquatics program designed to introduce infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years to water. Swimmers will increase their comfort level both in and out of the water; 6-6:30 p.m.; $36; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Junior Eels, Session 4: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 24-May 24; for ages 6 and up, the program is designed to be a fun, rigorous initiation into the world of competitive swimming. Participants in this program should have a sincere interest in the sport of swimming; 5:30-6 p.m.; $40; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

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.

Track and Field

COTC Cheetah Cubs: starts May 7; Central Oregon Track Club offers instruction in sprinting, middle and long distance running, throws, jumping and hurdles for boys and girls 6-10. The season runs from May 7 through June 21; 5:30 p.m.; $100 and $20 USATF membership; Pilot Butte Middle School, 1501 NE Neff Road, Bend; www.centraloregontrackclub.com/cheetah_cubs.

WAter Sports

Basic Skills Kayaking Class: Saturdays though May 26; Thursdays, May 3-31; 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.

Brace & Roll: Thursdays and Fridays, May 3-Oct. 5; learn brace and roll maneuvers in a whitewater kayak; 5 p.m.; $35; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/brace-roll-tumalo-creek-summer/ or 541-797-6231.

Paddle Festival Kayak Clinic: May 4-6; introductory courses to kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding; 10 a.m.-noon May 4 and 5, 1-3 p.m. May 6; $35; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/two-hour-paddlefest-kayak-sup-clinics/ or 541-317-9407.

Paddle Festival Paddleboard Clinic: May 4 and 6; an introduction to kayak and standup paddleboard courses; 2-4 p.m.; $35; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/two-hour-paddlefest-kayak-sup-clinics/ or 541-317-9407.

Spring Paddle Festival: May 5; try the latest models of kayaks, canoes and paddleboards and learn from experts and pros; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/events/spring-paddlefest-2018/ or 541-317-9407.

Pole Pedal Paddle Race Strategy 101: May 9 and 12; a two-hour course clinic to prepare for the kayaking leg of the Pole Pedal Paddle; 6-8 p.m. May 9, 2-4 p.m. May 12; $45; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/events/pole-pedal-paddle-boat-rental-clinic/ or 541-317-9407.

Half-day Deschutes River Kayaking Tour: Fridays starting May 11 and Tuesdays starting June 1; kayak down the Deschutes River with others; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays; $75; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/half-day-deschutes-river-kayak-tour/ or 541-317-9407.

Basic Skills Paddleboarding Class: Sundays starting May 13, Thursdays starting June 7; learn comprehensive safety and basic paddle stroke techniques in this beginner stand-up paddleboard class; 10 a.m.-noon Sundays, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Thursdays; $55; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/basic-skills-standup-paddleboard-class/ or 541-797-6231.