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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Recreation calendar

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Baseball/Softball

April 30: Pullman Parks & Recreation local competition of the Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Program, 11 a.m. at the Pullman City Playfields, ages 7-14. Info: (509) 338-3227.

Sign up: Spokane North Junior League baseball program, ages 13-14, north Spokane and Mead players. Twenty-game regular season starts June 4, season ends with tournament August 1-6. Registration deadline April 30. Fees: $90; includes hat, shirt, pants, belt and socks. Info: 465-0724.

Basketball

April 29: Warehouse Athletic Facility shooting development clinic, ages 6-12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Warehouse, 800 N. Hamilton. Fees: $30 pre-registration, $35 at the door. Info: 484-2670.

May 6-8: Spokane Storm Shootout 5-on-5 tournament at University HS. Fees: $200 team. Info: 263-4449.

May 13-14: Springdale Hoops tournament for boys and girls grades 7-8. Four guaranteed games. Fees: $125 team, 12-man rosters. Info: Joel Kohlstedt, (509) 258-4533.

May 14: Hackin’ Hoops 3-on-3 tournament at Crossover Church, grades 2-12. Fees: $60 team. Info: 218-5819.

May 14-15: Warehouse Warm-Up 3-on-3 tournament at The Warehouse, 800 N. Hamilton. Divisions from 8 years to adult. Info: 484-2670.

May 20-22: Warehouse Belles Summer Blast-off at The Warehouse, 800 N. Hamilton. AAU-sanctioned tournament for girls grades 4-9, as well as high school elite and non-elite teams. Info: 484-2670.

May 27-29: Warehouse May Madness tournament at The Warehouse, 800 N. Hamilton. AAU-sanctioned tournament for boys grades 4-9, as well as high school elite and non-elite teams. Info: 484-2670.

June 18-19: Four on the Floor 4-on-4 full-court tournament at Medical Lake Founders Day. Info: 299-3682.

Canoeing/Kayaking

April 30 and May 7: Williams Lake Kayak Tour, ages 18 and older. April 30 trip, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., registration deadline April 25. May 7 trip, 1-5 p.m., registration deadline May 2. Fees: $29 single, $49 couple. Info: Spokane Parks & Recreation, 625-6200.

May 4: Free canoe and kayak demo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Info: 325-9000.

May 6: REI/Spokane Parks & Recreation evening canoe paddle on the Little Spokane River, 6-9 p.m. Registration deadline May 2. Fees: $19. Info: 625-6200.

May 8: Whitewater kayak roll class, 1-4 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Fees: $50. Info: 325-9000.

May 14: Get Started Sea Kayaking class, noon-4 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Fees: $40-$55. Info: 325-9000.

May 15: Whitewater kayak river class, 1-4 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Fees: $75. Info: 325-9000.

Climbing

May 2: Free women’s basic climbing clinic, 7 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe. Info: 328-9900.

May 10: Rock climbing class, 6-8 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Fees: $20. Info: 325-9000.

Cycling

May 4: Test Ride a Cannondale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe. Bring cycling shoes, a helmet and picture ID. Info: 328-9900.

May 15: REI/Spokane Parks & Recreation family bike ride on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes from Plummer to Heyburn State Park, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 8 and over. Registration deadline May 9. Fees: $39 for two people, $29 for each additional person. Info: 625-6200.

May 21: REI/Spokane Parks & Recreation Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes Bike Tour from Plummer to the Snake Pit restaurant in Enaville, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration deadline May 10. Fees: $39. Info: 625-6200.

May 27-30: Okanogan British Columbia Wine Bike Tour through the valley and foothills of the Okanogan Mountain Range, ages 21 and older. Registration deadline May 2. Fees: $379 single, $339 double occupancy; includes 3 nights lodging, 7 meals, guides and support vehicle. Info: Spokane Parks & Recreation, 625-6200.

Fishing/Hunting

May 3: Sierra Club hunting/fishing program presentation for Inland Northwest Wildlife Council, 7:30 p.m., 6116 N. Market.

Golf

May 17-22: Free junior golf lessons at Hangman Valley GC, 2210 E. Hangman Valley Rd., ages 6-15. Must pre-register. Info: 448-1212.

Multi-event sports

May 7: Inaugural NIChallenge at Farragut State Park. Mountain bike, trail running, basic route finding, flat-water paddling and special events. Two- or four-person men’s, women’s or coed teams. Info: (208) 769-7809.

May 14: DuBikeAthlon, 9 a.m. at Riverside State Park. Mountain bike-road bikeformat, individual and team categories. Fees: $30 individual, $50 team. Info: 455-7657.

May 15: Riverside Revenge Duathlon Finals, 10 a.m. at Riverside State Park. Fourth and final race of duathlon series, individual and team categories. Fees: $25 individual, $35 team. Info: 455-7657.

Nature

May 4: Department of Ecology public discussion, 7-9 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe. Info: 328-9900.

May 14: Priest Lake State Park summer social, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the park’s Indian Creek Unit. Fees: $4 for motor vehicle entry. Info: Faith Berry, (208) 443-2200.

Rafting

May 8: Pangaea-eXpeditions Mother’s Day Float on the Spokane River. All mothers and one child receive $5 discount. Info: David Lawrence, (877) 239-2392.

Running/Walking

May 15: Dick Geaudreau Memorial Chase, 9 a.m. in Spirit Lake. Proceeds benefit Spirit Lake Lions scholarship program. Registration deadline May 6. Fees: $16 with T-shirt and breakfast ($18 after May 6), $8 no T-shirt or breakfast. Info: (208) 623-5183.

May 22: Lost in the ‘50s Aspirin Rally/Run, starting at Second Avenue Pizza in Sandpoint. 5k run at 10 a.m., followed by car rally at 11. Registration deadline May 12. Fees: $18 with T-shirt, $8 without. Race sanctioned by Inland Northwest Track & Field.

May 29: Coeur d’Alene Marathon, Half-marathon and 5k Fun Run/Walk, 7 a.m. at North Idaho College. Registration deadline May 14. Fees: $42 marathon, $35 half-marathon, $5 5k, extra $10 for post-race massage.

Shooting

April 30: Sporting Clays shoot and barbecue sponsored by Spokane Bird Dog Association, 9 a.m. sign-up, 9:30 shooting, Winterhawk Sporting Clays near Tum Tum. Info: 276-5150.

May 21: Landt Farms Sporting Clays Armed Forces Day Tournament. Sign-up at 8:30 a.m., shooting at 10. Fees: $45 adults, $35 youth (18 and under); includes lunch. Info: 464-2070.

Soccer

April 30: La Fiesta Cinco de Mayo festival and “La Copa” soccer tournament at Post Falls Greyhound Park. Matches start at 12:30, with championship match at 3:45. Fees: $4 adults, $1 children, includes admission to festival and soccer matches.