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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

RECREATION CALENDAR

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Baseball/Softball

June 26: Major League Scouting Bureau free open tryout camp, 8:30 a.m. at LaPierre Field in Kennewick. For more information, contact Carl Moesche via e-mail at Carl.Moesche@mlb.com.

Basketball

Sign up: Men’s and women’s leagues starting July 8, July 9 and July 13. Cost: $490 per team, $90 per individual. Info: 487-3644 or visit www.spokanebasketball.com.

Camping/Hiking

June 30: Friends of the Scotchmans moderate hike up Morris Creek. Info: Phil Hough, (208) 255-2780 or e-mail nowhere_man97@hotmail.com. June 30-July 1: Lakeview hike offered by Hobnailers Hiking Club. Bring lunch and sleeping bag. Register by June 28. Info: Virginia, 534-1100 or Signe, 327-7120.

June 30-July 2: Savage Mountain strenuous hike. Info: Cesar Hernandez, (406) 883-5019.

Climbing

July 10: Rock climbing class for ages 7-10, 9 a.m. at Wild Walls. Register by July 9. Cost: $35. Info: 625-6200.

Cycling

June 28: Cycling 101, 7 p.m. at REI Spokane. This clinic will teach you about cycling clothing and footwear, tools and accessories, home care and on the trail maintenance. No cost. Info: 328-9900.

Golf

June 27: Inland Empire PGA junior clinic, 1-3 p.m. at Liberty Lake Golf Course. No cost for children age 14 and younger. Info: 255-6233.

June 28: Inland Empire PGA junior clinic, 10 a.m.-noon at Coeur d’Alene Golf Course. No cost for children age 14 and younger. Info: (208) 765-0218.

Health/Fitness

Sign up: Outdoor group fitness classes open to men and women ages 18-60 presented by Fitness Force Northwest. First session is June 4-July 6, 6-7 p.m. at Manito Park. Cost: $125-249 per person. Info: Nick, 953-3160 or nick_freese@hotmail.com.

Running/Walking

July 4: BRRC’s July Fourth Fun Run, 8 a.m. at Moran Prairie School, 4224 E. 57th Ave. No cost. Arrive early to sign the release.

July 7: “Let’s Climb a Mountain,” a 34.3-mile solo run and team relay from the Riverfront Park Clock Tower to the top of Mt. Spokane. Solo run begins at 6 a.m. and team relay starts at 6:30 a.m. Cost: $35 for solo, $20 per team member. For additional information visit www.letsclimbamountain.com.

Sailing

Sign up: North Idaho College’s Outdoor Pursuits is offering six separate three-session sailing clinics on the NIC beach in Coeur d’Alene. Cost: $125. Info: (208) 769-7809.

Continuing events

Hiking/Climbing

Corbin Hikers: Sponsored by Corbin Senior Activity Center, hike each Thursday at 8 a.m.; locations vary. Info: 327-1584.

Hobnailers Hiking Club: Weekly hikes at a variety of places in the Inland Northwest. Info: 534-1100.

Cycling

Spokane Bicycle Club rides offered daily throughout week. Info: Sally Phillips, 448-6271 or Steve Sauser, 922-7249. For more information, go to www.spokanebicycleclub.org.

Unified recreation

Continuing: Spokane Parks Dept. offers a variety of activities year-round for those who are developmentally challenged. Info: 625-6200.

Walking/Running

Sign up: Evening walking program for ages 18 and up, sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation. Class meets Mondays and Thursdays. Cost: $32. Info: 625-6200.