Recreation calendar
Basketball
Sign up: Kindergarten through third-grade winter leagues, presented by YMCA of the Inland Northwest. Practices begin Jan. 30. Info: 777-9622 (Valley) or 838-3577 (Downtown).
Health/Fitness
Dec. 27-29: Gonzaga Bulldog speed and agility winter break camp, run by Mike Nilson and hosted by U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Fees: $75. Info: 458-7686.
Running/Walking
Jan. 10: Jingle Bell Fun Run, 9 a.m. at Spokane Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Info: Wendy Jackson, 838-3577, ext. 125.
Shooting
Dec. 3-4: Free Kids Shooting and Hunting Day, for kids ages 10-16, at Little Canyon Shooting preserve near Peck on Dec. 3 and at the preserve near Plummer on Dec. 4. Under supervision, kids will hunts for pen-raised pheasants and practice range shooting with .22 rifles as well as archery gear. Pre-register by calling (208) 486-6235.
Skiing/Snowboarding
Dec. 6: Ted Farwell, former U.S. Olympic Team nordic combined athlete will tell stories about his experiences as a competitor in three Olympics, 1948-1960, for the Panhandle Nordic Club meeting, 7 p.m., at Forest Service Fernan District Ranger Station, 2502 E. Sherman just east of Coeur d’Alene (go to back of building).
Continuing events
(Items published first Friday of month)
Backpacking/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.
Basketball
Sign up: Spokane Stars Basketball Skills Camps for girls, kindergarten through 12th grade. Camps run every Sunday at University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. Fees: $15 per session. Info: Ron Adams, 499-1112 or 928-8512.
Billiards
Center Stage: Free 8-ball and 9-ball tournaments, Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at Center Stage, 1017 W. First Ave. Info: Jeff, 747-8243, ext. 2.
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 go to www.spokanebicycleclub.org for more information.
Fishing/Hunting
Swede’s Fly Shop: Free fly fishing clinics for kids 10-15 years old. Clinics held first Saturday of November, January, March and May. Limit eight students per clinic; students can attend one clinic. Info: 323-0500.
Hockey
Sign up: Women’s hockey league at Eagles Ice-A-Rena Fridays from 7-8:15 p.m. Cost is $10 per game. All ability levels welcome. Info: Nancy Kellner, 468-1943 or www.spokanewomenshockey.com.
Shooting
Continuing: Landt Farms Sporting Clays 2005 tournament season has begun. Registration for all tournaments is at 8:30 a.m., with a 5-stand warm-up. There is a tournament every month. Info: George or Sally, 464-2070.
Unified recreation
Continuing: Spokane Parks Dept. 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.