Recreation Calendar

Canoe/Kayaking

April 26: Kayak and dinner at Hayden Lake, 4-8 p.m. Leisurely paddle followed by meal at Duke’s Waterfront Restaurant. Ages 16 and older. Cost: $35. Info: Spokane Parks and Recreation, 625-6200.

Baseball/Softball

Sign up: Rathdrum Softball Leagues. Sunday coed and men’s leagues. Entry deadline April 20. Cost: $675 (14 games/playoffs). Info: Steve Vogel (208) 699-1773 or www.hardhitterssoftball.com.

Sign up: Elite Umpires Association hiring slowpitch softball umpires. Game fee $26. Info: Steve Vogel (208) 699-1773 or www.hardhitterssoftball.com.

Sign up: SYSA Summer Baseball. Ages 5-20. Games June 16-July 25. Register by May 12. Info: LeRoy 536-1800, ext. 106 or www.sysa.com.

Sign up: SYSA Summer Softball. Ages 5-16. Games June 16-July 25. Register by May 12. Info: LeRoy 536-1800, ext. 106 or www.sysa.com.

Basketball

Sign up: Women’s Basketball League Tuesdays and Thursdays starting April 8. Sign up online at www.spokanebasketball.com or call 487-3644. Team fee: $490. Individual fee: $90.

Sign up: Basketball for Girls fundamentals clinics at Faith Bible Church. Mondays and Thursdays, April 14 through Aug. 28, 6:15 to 8 p.m. Cost: $100 total for up to 37 sessions. Basketball fundamentals and skills training for girls K-8. Registration forms available via e-mail at cudazane@netzero.com, or call Zane Troester at (509) 325-2273. Info: www.basketballforgirls.com.

Sign up: Rathdrum 3-on-3 leagues. Sunday coed and men’s leagues. Entry deadline April 20. Cost: $420 (14 games/playoffs). Info: Steve Vogel (208) 699-1773 or www.hardhitterssoftball.com. Sign up: Bonners Ferry Swish 3-on-3 tournament Aug. 2-3 is seeking volunteers for the event. Those wishing to volunteer can call Brett Brown at (208) 946-8650 or e-mail fish3286@live.com. To play, pick up entry forms at Safeway, Jill’s Café or Dollar Depot, all in Bonners Ferry, or request entry form by calling Jay Cohn at (208) 267-6619 or write Bonners Ferry Swish, PO Box X, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805. Fee: $80 per team.

Cycling

April 13: Devil’s Slide mountain bike race at Hells Gate State Park in Lewiston, sponsored by Twin Rivers Cyclists. Races on six-mile look for beginners through pro riders, start at 11 a.m. USA Cycling Mountain Bike license required. Info: twinriverscyclists.org.May 23-26: Okanagan, British Columbia, wine tour. Includes three nights lodging, seven meals, guides and support vehicle. Ages 21 and older. Directions sent after registration. Cost: $399. Info: Spokane Parks and Recreation, 625-6200.

Canoeing/Kayaking

April 21: Kayaking 101, basic tips on getting into the sport, by the Spokane Mountaineers, 7 p.m., at REI, 1125 N. Monroe.

Golf

Sign up: Lessons for ages 8-17 will be held at Downriver, Indian Canyon, Esmeralda and Qualchan. Lesson fee is $70, includes four one-hour lessons, playing lesson, rulebook, tees and golf balls. Lessons begin in mid-April with many sessions offered through early August. Register on-line at www.spokesmanparks.org. Info: 625-6200.

Hiking/Climbing

April 12: Climbing the Highest Peaks in the 50 States with Disabilities, program by Miriam Richards, graduate of Gallaudet University for the Deaf in Washington, D.C., 6 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe.

April 23: Geocaching 101, basic tips on getting into the sport, by the Inland Empire Chapter of the Washington State Geocaching Association, 7 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe.

April 24: Thunderstorms and Lighting: Staying safe, program by NOAA, 7 p.m., at REI, 1125 N. Monroe.

Fishing

April 3: Free seminar, “Bass Fishing,” by Tony McCalmant and Jim Grassi, 6:30 p.m., part of spring seminar series by Mark’s Marine, 7392 Government Way in Coeur d’Alene. Info: (208) 772-9038.

April 9: Fly Fishing Extravaganza, fundraiser for Spokane Fly Fishers conservation projects, 6 p.m., St. Francis School, 1104 W. Heroy. Starts with refreshments, includes fishing forecast for area lakes, fly raffle, demonstrations on rod building and fly tying. Representatives from Washington Fish & Wildlife Department and Forest Service are scheduled to attend. Info: www.spokaneflyfishers.com.

April 12: Beginner Fly Fishing Class taught by Sean Visintainer, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Silver Bow Fly Shop, 13210 E. Indiana, $30. Contact: 924-9998; flyfish@silverbowflyshop.com.

April 26: Advanced Fly-tying Clinic, taught by Leonard Gross, noon-4 p.m., Silver Bow Fly Shop, 13210 E. Indiana. Cost: $75, includes materials. Contact: 924-9998; flyfish@silverbowflyshop.com.

April 10: Free seminar on “Fishing and Exploring the Northwest,” by Alan Roberts, 6:30 p.m., part of spring seminar series by Mark’s Marine, 7392 Government Way in Coeur d’Alene. Info: (208) 772-9038.

April 12: Spring chinook salmon fishing seminar by Bruce Hewitt, Going Fishing Guide Service, 11 a.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse in Spokane Valley.

Football

Sign up: SYSA Grid Kids Tackle Football. Grades 7 and 8 (fall 2008). Practices Aug. 18. Register by July 31. Fee: $155. Info: LeRoy 536-1800, ext. 106, or www.sysa.com.

Flag football

Sign up: SYSA Flag Football. Grades 1-6 (fall 2008). Practices Aug. 27. Register by Aug. 16. Fee: $70. Info: LeRoy 536-1800, ext. 106, or www.sysa.com.

Hiking

April 12: GPS seminar by Chris Hodl, 11 a.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse in Spokane Valley.

Hunting

April 11: Turkey hunting basics seminar plus drawing for guided youth turkey hunt, by local hunters Art Meikel and Leonard Wolf, 6 p.m. at Sportsman’s Warehouse in Spokane Valley.

Lifeguarding

April 14: Learn how to become a lifeguard. Info: Eastern Washington University, 359-2206.

Nature

April 19: See and meet a live wolf and learn about them, 1-3 p.m. Turnbull Wildlife Refuge, Cheney. Cost: $17, $10 for ages 16 and younger. Info: Spokane Parks and Recreation, 625-6200.

April 19: National Migratory Bird Day. Guided nature walk. Learn about species identification, biological adaptations, history of area. Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Cheney, 8 a.m.-noon. Cost: $17, $10 for 16 and younger. Info: Spokane Parks and Recreation, 625-6200.

Running/Walking

April 5: “Only Fools Run at Midnight,” 31/2 miles on lighted streets beginning midnight at Medical Lake HS. Info: 299-3782 or MedLkLions@aol.com.

April 5: Enjoy wildflowers, rock formations, lake views on spring desert walk, 12 miles. Afterward enjoy town of Odessa with coffee or ice cream. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 14 and older. Leave from Mountain Gear. Cost: $29. Info: Spokane Parks and Recreation, 625-6200.

April 6: Girl Scout Cookie Fun Run. Three- and one-mile walks. Meet at Joe Albi Stadium. Info: 327-3803.

April 13: 5K Run for Sight 2008, 9 a.m., Airway Heights Community Center, 13120 W. 13th Ave. Info: 299-6276.

April 20: Spokane River Run. 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K runs start and finish next to old airstrip at Seven Mile Bridge in Riverside State Park. First race 8:15 a.m. Info and registration at www.spokaneriverrun.com or 327-2137 or 324-8804.

April 20: Komen Eastern Washington Race for the Cure, 9 a.m. at Spokane Convention Center. One-mile walk to 5K races. Registration and info at komenspokane.org.

April 26: America’s Kids Run at Albi Stadium, 9 a.m.-noon. Distances: 2 miles (9-12 years old), 1 mile (7-8), half-mile (5-6). Entry fee, deadline: $10, April 18. Entry forms at ESD 101 (including Spokane Public) schools, Global Credit Union, running shops. Info and entry forms: www.americaskidsrun.org.

April 26: Spring Dash 2008. Five-mile run at North Idaho College, 9 a.m. Fees: $15, $10 no T-shirt, $5 for race for children 10 and younger, if registered by April 19. Info: www.active.com.

Lacrosse

Sign up: SYSA league. Fifth- and sixth-grade, and seventh- and eighth-grade divisions. Games April 12-June 14. Fee: $125. Register by April 7. Info: LeRoy 536-1800, ext. 106, or www.sysa.com.

Continuing events

Backpacking/ Hiking/Climbing

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

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

Basketball

Zag Basketball Shooting Academy: Fundamentals camp for boys and girls in grades 3-8. Runs in five-week sessions on Sunday’s at Gonzaga University’s Martin Centre. Info: 323-4218 or visit www.gonzagabasketballcamps.com.

Cycling

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

Golf

Sign up: Spokane Parks and Recreation announced junior tournaments at the four city courses: Downriver (July 14), Esmeralda (July 21), Qualchan (Aug. 11) and Indian Canyon (Aug. 18). For more information on tournaments and fees go to www.spokanegolf.org/jrgolf.

Hockey

Sign up: Women’s hockey league at Eagles Ice-A-Rena Friday nights. All ability levels welcome. Info: www.spokanewomenshockey.com. (year-round)

Tennis

Lessons: Whitworth University offers junior tennis lessons for beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, advanced and tournament levels. Beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate levels meet Tuesday and/or Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Advanced and tournament levels meet Tuesday and/or Thursday from 7:30-9 p.m. Cost: $15. Info: Mike Shanks, 777-3726 or e-mail mshanks@whitworth.edu.

Unified recreation

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