Recreation calendar
Baseball/Softball
April 16-May 21: YMCA/Spokane Parks & Recreation coed T-ball, coach pitch and kids pitch for kindergarten-4th grade, 6-7 p.m. T-ball and kids pitch at Bemis Elementary, coach pitch at Regal Elementary. Fees: $60; includes T-shirt, certificates, referees and coaches. $20 scholarships available. Info: (509) 482-0708.
April 24: Baseball Northwest tryouts for this season’s special events at Spokane Falls Community College. Tryouts open to eastern Washington players. 2008 and 2009 graduates tryout at 9 a.m., followed by 2006 and 2007 graduates at 1 p.m. Fees: $20. Info: Mike Brooks, (253) 536-8001.
Sign up: Spokane Youth Sports Baseball summer program, ages 5-20. Play will begin between May 31 and June 13, finishing with tournament July 23-30. Registration deadline May 3. Fees: $80 for ages 5-8, $90 ages 9-12, $100 ages 13-20; includes hat, shirt, pants and socks. Info: (509) 536-1800.
Sign up: Spokane Youth Sports Softball summer program, ages 5-18. Play will begin between May 31 and June 13, finishing with tournament July 16-17. Registration deadline May 3. Fees: $80 for ages 5-8, $85 ages 9-12, $90 ages 13-18; includes hat, shirt, pants and socks. Info: (509) 536-1800.
Cheer/Dance
April 27-June 1: Spokane Parks and Recreation coed cheerleading class for grades 1-6, 6:15-7:30 p.m. at Arlington Elementary Multi Purpose Room. Class will perform at three local sporting events. Fees: $28; includes T-shirt, pom-poms, instruction and travel. Info: (509) 482-0708.
Camping/Hiking
April 23: Dutch oven workshop, noon-3 p.m. at Rathdrum City Park, sponsored by Inland Empire Dutch Oven Society. Pre-registration required by April 20 through Rathdrum Parks and Recreation Dept., (208) 687-2399. Cost: $10.
Climbing
April 16: Third annual Palouse Climbing Competition, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the University of Idaho Student Recreation Center Climbing Wall. Various age and class divisions. Info: (208) 885-6810.
April 16: “Extreme Adventurer,” a free multimedia program presented by climber Will Gadd, 7:30 p.m. at the UI Law Building Courtroom. Info: (208) 885-6810.
April 18: Spokane Mountaineers general membership meeting, 7 p.m. at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland. Info: (509) 838-4974.
April 18: Presentation on search and rescue teams in Spokane County: learn about climbing, diving, youth and dog teams that assist in rescues, 7 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave.
May 5: “Chugach Megatraverse; Exploring Alaska’s Remote Glaciers,” free slide show presented by Joe Stock, 7 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Show details three-week, 100-mile ski and climbing trek out of Valez. Info: (509) 325-9000.
Cycling
April 16: Fat Tire Trail Riders Club volunteer cleanup, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Camp Sekani, off Upriver Drive. Info: Penny Schwyn, 448-0346 or www.fttrc.org.
April 24: Beacon Blastoff Downhill Mountain Bike Race at Beacon Hill, off Upriver Drive. Part of the WIM Mountain Bike Race Series. Start times vary. Fees: $19-$34. Info: (509) 455-7657.
Equine events
April 16-17: North Country Riders Western Gaming Show, 10 a.m. both days at Kleane Farms Arena, 4771 S. Swenson in Deer Park. Individual and team events for all ages and abilities. Fees: $2 per ride, plus $2 arena fee per day. Info: Melissa Stockman, (509) 276-9862.
Fishing
April 20: Fly Fishing Extravaganza, featuring displays on gear for traveling, fly ting, knot tying, rod building and other aspects of the sport, including demonstration of solar-powered pontoons, sponsored by Spokane Fly Fishers, 7 p.m. at 1104 W. Heroy off Jefferson St. on west side of St. Francis School.
Sign up: Fly fishing for women, taught by Jan Sadlo at Ferris High School, Monday evenings May 16-June 13, sponsored by the Institute for Extended Learning, Community Education Program. Cost: $34. Pre-register, 279-6000.
Sign up: Fly fishing course taught by Jan Sadlo at Mt. Spokane High School, Monday evenings April 18-May 9, sponsored by the Institute for Extended Learning, Community Education Program. Cost: $39. Pre-register, 279-6000.
Sign up: Fly-fishing course taught by Jan Sadlo at Orchard Center Elementary School, Wednesday evenings May 4-25, sponsored by the Institute for Extended Learning, Community Education Program. Cost: $39. Pre-register, 279-6000.
Golf
April 23-May 22: Spokane Parks & Recreation junior golf lessons, ages 8-17 at all four City of Spokane golf courses. Info: (509) 625-6208.
Sign up: Beginning and intermediate golf lessons at Downriver Golf Course. Lessons run Tuesday or Wednesday evenings from May 3-25. Space limited. Info: Brenda Hall, (509) 327-5269.
Kayaking
April 18: Free introductory kayaking clinic presented by the Spokane Mountaineers, 7-8:30 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe. Info: (509) 328-9900.
Multievent sports
April 23: Beacon Blastoff Duathlon, 10 a.m. at Beacon Hill, off Upriver Drive. Third of four-race series. Bike-trail run-bike format, individual and team categories. Fees: $25 individual, $35 team. Info: (509) 455-7657.
Nature
April 16: “Unveil the Trail” volunteer cleanup, 9 a.m.-noon at Mile 31 of the Centennial Trail. Info: REI, (509) 328-9900.
April 23: Friends of Turnbull Nature Photography Workshop with noted Spokane photographer Rich Leon, 9 a.m. at the Refuge headquarters. Workshop includes walk on one of Turnbull’s trails for those who wish to take photos. Donations to support environmental education activities at the Refuge will be accepted. Info: Marie Fowler, (509) 569-2044.
April 23: Birding field trip to Sprague Lake, starting 6:30 p.m. from Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane. Pre-register with Brian Miller by April 21 at 255-6326.
April 23: Attracting birds for a song-filled experience, free workshop by Becky Miner of the Spokane Audubon Society, 10 a.m.-noon, Auntie’s Book Store, 402 W. Main.
April 28: “Images of Nature,” a free multimedia slide show presented by local nature photographer Rich Leon, 7-8:30 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe. Info: (509) 328-9900.
April 29: “Wildlife Rehabilitation in the Spokane Area” workshop with Marilyn Olmar, 7 p.m. in the Sasquatch Room of the Spokane Community College Lair Student Union Building, 1810 N. Greene. Info: Gene Kiver, (509) 235-6448.
April 30: Birding field trip to Audubon Lake in Reardan and surrounding are, sponsored by Spokane Audubon Society. Meet 5:30 a.m. at the (3rd and Maple) downtown Safeway parking lot. Pre-register by calling Alan McCoy 448-3123 or 448-8861 or alanhmccoy@earthlink.net by April 27.
Sign up: “Birds of Eastern Washington,” course taught by Maurice Vial, April 26-30 evenings plus Saturday field trip, sponsored by the Institute for Extended Learning, Community Education Program, Shadle Park High School. Cost: $57. Pre-register, 279-6000.
Sign up: Mushroom identification field trip, May 21, sponsored by the Institute for Extended Learning, Community Education Program. Cost: $35. Pre-register, 279-6000.
Sign up: Dishman Hills Natural Area nature experience with Mike Hamilton, May 14, sponsored by the Institute for Extended Learning, Community Education Program. Cost: $27. Pre-register, 279-6000.
Sign up: Miocene Safari field trip with geologist Mike Hamilton, May 21, sponsored by the Institute for Extended Learning, Community Education Program. Cost: $27. Pre-register, 279-6000.
Running/Walking
April 29: Bloomsday Night Walk, starts 11 p.m. at Spokane City Hall, Spokane Falls Blvd. and Post. Fees: $10. Info: (509) 625-6200.
May 14: 5th Annual Weiler Memorial Fun Run/Walk, 9 a.m. at Otis Orchards Elementary, 22000 E. Wellesley. Registration deadline April 15: Fees: $7 adult, $5 youth; includes T-shirt. All proceeds benefit cancer patient care. Info: www.geocities.com/weilerfunrun.
Sailing
Sign up: Sailing basics course taught at Ferris High School, Monday evenings April 18-May 9, sponsored by the Institute for Extended Learning, Community Education Program. Cost: $55. Pre-register, 279-6000.