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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Recreation calendar

The Spokesman-Review

Baseball/Softball

Aug. 20-21: Open tryouts for Sliders Fastpitch Softball Organization at the Shadle Park High School softball fields. 18U tryouts at noon; 16U and 14U at 1:30 p.m.; 12U and 10U at 3. Info: George Lynn, 459-5427.

Sign up: Spokane North Little League Fall baseball program, north Spokane and Mead area players ages 8-13. Games begin Sept. 10. Fees: $50, includes hat and shirt. Info: 465-0724.

Sign up: Spokane Angels U18 A girls fastpitch tryouts for fall 2005 and summer 2006 seasons. Info: Roger Williams, 926-7857, or Jeff Purser, 468-2900.

Cycling

Aug. 20: National Lentil Festival Tour de Lentil Metric Century (100K) Bike Ride, beginning at City Playfields in Pullman. Fees: $18. Info: Michelle Poesy, (509) 334-3565.

Football

Aug. 1-4: Spokane Parks & Recreation girls flag football camp, 6-8:30 p.m. at Glover Middle School. Ages 14-15. Info: 625-6200.

Aug. 8: Inland Empire Football Officials Association organizational meeting at Gonzaga University School of Law, 714 N. Cincinnati. New officials at 5:30 p.m.; veterans at 6:30 p.m. Info: Dan Mencke, 747-6290 or 218-8650.

Golf

Aug. 2: Rally for the Cure, 8:30 a.m. at Downriver Golf Course. Info: Ruth Hensley, 327-1965.

Aug. 6-7: Packer Family Foundation tournament at Hidden Lakes Golf Resort in Sandpoint. Info: Michael Deprez, (208) 263-1642.

Sept. 30: Fourth annual Wishing Star Foundation golf tournament, 2 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course. Fees: $165 per player, $600 per four-person team. Info: 744-3411.

Hockey

Aug. 15-19: Cam Severson’s adult hockey camp will be held at Planet Ice in the Spokane Valley. Registrations accepted by phone, 467-4985, or by e-mail sshs@camseverson.com.

Motorcycles

Aug. 20: Ladies Dirtbike Ride at Canfield, 8 a.m. at Nettleton Gulch parking lot. Info: Lori, 928-9686.

Nature

Aug. 11: “Around the World with IMBA” free slide show, 7 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe. Info: Craig Bierly, 927-3547.

Aug. 13: Trail Building School with the IMBA Trail Care Crew, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Riverside State Park. Preregistration required: Fees: $10. Info: Craig Bierly, 927-3547.

Aug. 26: Mountain Gear and OutThere Monthly free summer outdoor movie series double feature, 8:30 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Double feature will show 2003-04 Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour Highlights and Front Range Freaks. Info: 325-9000.

Running/Walking

Aug. 20: National Lentil Festival Tase T. Lentil 5K Fun Run/Walk, 8 a.m. at Simpson United Methodist Church in Pullman. Fees: $15 with T-shirt, $8 without. Info: (509) 334-3565.

Aug. 20: Huckleberry 5K Run/Walk in Wallace. Registration deadline Aug. 1. Fees: $20 with T-shirt, $10 without. Info: (208) 753-7151 or (800) 434-4204.

Aug. 21: Fourteenth Annual BRRC Half-Fast Ultimate Runner, 7:30 a.m. at Gonzaga Prep, 1224 E. Euclid. Each participant runs a 5K, 400 meters, 100 meters, mile and 10K. Registration deadline Aug. 10. Fees: $20 for BRRC members, $25 for non-members. Info: 238-9591.

Sept. 18: Fallen Leaf Run, 5K run/walk, 9 a.m. at Mirabeau Point. Info: 456-0505.

Soccer

Sign up: Valley Youth Soccer League, fall 2005 and spring 2006 seasons. Fees: $35 ages 4-7, $45 ages 8 and older. Info: 922-7080.