Out & About: Ladies stride into winter at Souper Bowl
OUTDO – Sign-up is under way for an annual event known for encouraging women to take an adventurous yet enjoyable step into winter.
The Women’s Souper Bowl VIII – which includes cross-country skiing and snowshoeing activities, treats, prizes and lunch – is set for 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Feb. 3 based out of Selkirk Lodge at Mount Spokane.
Activities end in time to avoid conflict with TV’s “other” Super Bowl.
Events are open to women of all ages and athletic ability. Free snowshoe rentals and lessons are available on site; discounted cross-country ski rentals available in advance.
New this year:
• An adventurous guided snowshoe trek from the hairpin turn back to the lodge.
• Round-trip shuttles on buses sponsored by REI. Buses will pick up and return at Global Credit Union offices in downtown and in Spokane Valley, with stops at Mt. Spokane High School. Cost: $5.
Back by popular demand are the Poker Ski and the Flamingo Road snowshoe trek, both on the nordic trails from Selkirk Lodge.
Tickets: A $30 minimum suggested donation is requested for the Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant for registrations received by Friday. A $10 additional fee will be requested for late registrations.
Organizers say 280 women came out for last year’s event, enabling volunteers to raise $12,872 for the Free Restaurant.
Preregister: souperbowlspokane.org.
Tax check-off option supports wildlife
OUTGIVE – Idaho residents have a rare chance to support the state’s wildlife when they file state income tax returns.
Check the square to donate any amount of your refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund. State wildlife management for fish and animals is funded by license sales to hunters and anglers. No general taxes go to wildlife programs for fish, game or nongame.
The only two ways to support animals that are not hunted, fished or trapped is by donating on your Idaho income tax form or buying an Idaho wildlife license plate.
Skijorers unite at Mount Spokane
OUTDOG – Learn to ski with dog power in a skijoring clinic next Sunday, 2 p.m., at Mount Spokane State Park.
The Mt. Spokane Skijor Group will teach basic skills and etiquette for the two trails that are open to skijorers at designated times twice a week.
Cost: $10, due by Thursday. Preregister: 570-8242.