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.

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.

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.

Introduction to Mountain Biking: starts Thursday; for ages 15 and up, we will provide an introduction to gear and equipment, safety, basic bicycle maintenance, riding techniques, skill building and balance; 6 p.m.; $30; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Films and Lectures

Racing Stories with Chris Horner: Thursday; Grand Tour champion and 2012 Olympian Chris Horner will discuss highlights from his cycling career. The talk is free and open to the public, but RSVP is requested; 7 p.m.; Widgi Creek Clubhouse, 18707 SW Century Dr., Bend; https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2241506/false#/invitation.

“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.

Golf

EWGA Central Oregon Chapter Spring Kickoff: April 7; 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.

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 Interstate 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.

St. Patty’s Day Dash 2018: Saturday; 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.

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.

Prineville Paddy Pint Run: Saturday; 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

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.; 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.

Soccer

Entry-level Soccer Referee Course: Saturday; 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

Adaptive Swim Lessons: Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, March 12-30; RAPRD offers adaptive swim lessons for swimmers of all ages with disabilities; instruction staff is trained in adaptive aquatics and instruction techniques for patrons with development disabilities; 5:30-6 p.m.; $36; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Drive, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-center or 541-548-6066.

Preschool Levels, Session 4: Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, March 12-30; for ages 3-5, 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; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Six Years & Up Basic Levels, Session 4: Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, March 12-30; for ages 6 and up, the first three levels of the Six Years and Up program (white, orange and green) are the basic levels; 5:30-6 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m.; $36; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Bend; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Swim for Life Levels, Session 4: Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, March 12-30; 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; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Waterbabies, Session 4: Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, March 12-30; a parent/child program designed to introduce infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years to water. Swimmers will increase their comfort in and out of the water. Parents are included in 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.

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 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.

Water Sports

Bend Oregon Outrigger New Member Meeting: March 22; meeting for those interested in joining the Hawaiian-style paddling organization; no experience needed, paddles provided; practices held Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m.; $150 for season membership; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend or 503-803-2223.

Riverhouse Rendezvous Deschutes River Slalom Kayak Race: March 25; a kayaking slalom race on the Deschutes River, all kayakers are welcome to participate; 10 a.m.; $10-$20 entry fee; The Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/events/riverhouse-rendezvous/ or 541-317-9407.

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.