Outdoor Calendar

Published 12:00 am Thursday, August 30, 2018

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.

Gear Fix Group Shuttle Rides: Alternating Thursdays; free shuttle rides to and from a different trial head each week; 5:30 p.m., register for a spot; The Gear Fix, 550 SW Industrial Way STE 183, 183, Bend or 541-617-0022.

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: Anglers from around Central Oregon who are trying to improve their casting technique meet; 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

The Bend Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: 7 p.m.; meets the first Thursday 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: 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.

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.

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.

SHOOTING

Redmond Rod and Gun Club: Trap Wednesdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; sporting clays and 5-stand Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; rifle/pistol Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; cowboy action second and fourth weekends, 7:30 a.m. sign in, 8 a.m. shoot time; nonmembers welcome; located just east of U.S. Highway 97, 2.6 miles north of Deschutes Market Road; www.redmondrodandgun.com.

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.

WAter Sports

Brace & Roll: Thursdays and Fridays, through 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.

Half-day Deschutes River Kayaking Tour: Fridays and Tuesdays; 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 and Thursdays; 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.

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