Recreation calendar

Basketball

Dec. 18-19: Hanford Holiday Hoopfest in Richland. The AAU-sanctioned tournament is for sixth- through eighth-grade boys and girls. Cost is $160 per team with a guarantee of four games. For more information or a registration form call Mike DePeel at (509) 967-3541 or log on to the Inland Empire AAU Web site at http://www.ieaau.org/.

Oct. 23-24: Tenth annual EWU Fall Shootout 3-on-3 tournament. Adult divisions play Saturday and youth divisions Sunday with three games guaranteed. Entry deadline is Oct. 8. Forms are available online at www.goeags.com (Intramural and Club Sports link) and at Spokane area Subway and Bank of America centers. Info: Mike (509) 359-7877 or mcampitelli@mail.ewu.edu.

Sign up: Spokane County Fall Classic basketball tournament men’s 5-on-5. Begins Oct. 18, championship by Nov. 18. Cost is $120 per team. Info: 477-4732.

Bowling

Oct. 9-10: Inland Empire mixed tournament sponsored by Spokane Bowling Association. You must be ABC or WIBC sanctioned to participate. Entry fee is $15 per event. Entries and more information available at all area bowling alleys.

Backpacking/Hiking/Climbing

Oct. 7: “Bhutan: Land of the Dragon” slide show by John Roskelley, 7 p.m., at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Cost: $5 to benefit The Lands Council.

Fishing

Oct. 6-27: Fly-tying class, Wednesdays at 7 p.m., taught by Jan Sadlo at Central Middle School through the Institute for Extended Learning. Cost: $30. Sign-up: 279-6030.

Oct. 11-Nov. 1: Basic fly-fishing class, Mondays at 7 p.m., taught by Jan Sadlo at Mt. Spokane High School through the Institute for Extended Learning. Cost: $30. Sign-up: 279-6030.

Oct. 14-Nov. 4: Fly-tying class, Thursdays at 7 p.m., taught by Jan Sadlo at Shadle Park High School through the Institute for Extended Learning. Cost: $30. Sign-up: 279-6030.

Hiking

October: Spokane Parks and Rec offering various one-day hikes throughout the month of October. Dates, cost and times vary. Pre-registration required. Cost is $19 for each hike. Info and sign up: 625-6200.

Nature

Oct. 9: Fall mushroom identification class through IEL from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $28. Info: 279-6000.

Running/Walking

Sign up: Adult evening walking program offers various activities for ages 18 and older. Walking program visits different sites in Spokane and on the South Hill twice a week. Info: Beth Moore, 535-8274 or 625-6200.

Oct. 2: Sixth annual 5K Race for women at 10 a.m. starts at Ag Trade Center. Register Oct. 1, 5-8 p.m. at Ag Trade Center. Benefits the Inland Northwest Women’s Health Network. Info: 953-9924.

Shooting

Sept. 26: Morning Star Boys Ranch Benefit Shoot and Spaghetti Feed at Landt Farms Sporting Clays. Warm-up starts at 8:30 a.m. and tournament at 10 a.m. Cost: $50 adults and $35 youths younger than 18. Info: 464-2070.

Continuing events

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Backpacking/Hiking/Climbing

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

Cycling

Spokane Bicycle Club rides offered daily throughout week. Contact Sally Phillips 448-6271 or Steve Sauser 922-7249 for more information on location and times. You can also call the ride hotline at 325-1171 or go to www.spokanebicycleclub.org for more information.

Lawn bowling

Continuing: Lawn bowling six days a week through October, just south of Witter Pool on Mission. Monday, Wednesday and Friday bowling is at 7 p.m. and at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Shooting

Continuing: Eastern Washington “Sporting Clays Youth Shooting Days” runs on the first and third Saturday of each month at Landt Farms Sporting Clays. Sessions are from 9-11 a.m. Cost is $20 which includes use of the gun, ammo, targets for up to 50 shots, earplugs and coaching. Info: 464-2070.

Continuing: Pheasant Valley shooting preserve and sporting clays. Open daily. For more information contact Jerry at 549-3912 or jerry@shootingpreserve.com.Spokane Gun Club, 19615 E. Sprague, Greenacres, Trap, skeet, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 926-6505. Spokane Rifle Club, trapshooting Thursdays and Saturdays at noon; muzzleloaders second Sunday of each month at 8 a.m. Indoor range open 5-8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. 100- and 200-yard ranges open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Swimming

Continuing: Downtown Spokane YMCA master’s swimming welcomes all levels and meets every Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $22 per month for non-members, free for members. Info: Jeff 838-3577 ext. 143. Novice swim team for ages 5-18 at North Park Athletic Club with practices Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays noon-1 p.m. Fees: $25 for members, $35 non-members. Info: 467-5124.

Unified recreation

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

Walking/Running

Continuing: Evening walking program for ages 18 and older sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation, Monday and Thursday from 6-6:45 p.m. around South Hill and Downtown areas. Info: 625-6200.

Submit listings at least two weeks in advance of event or entry deadline to: Recreation Calendar, The Spokesman-Review Sports Dept., P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210. Items are limited to two weeks of publication.