Rec calendar
Baseball/Softball
April 17: Sign up for Pullman/Moscow men’s and women’s, and Pullman coed softball leagues, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Center, 240 S.E. Dexter St. in Pullman. Team fees: $790 men’s and women’s; $450 coed. Info: (509) 338-3227.
Sign up: Men’s, coed and senior softball leagues in Rathdrum. Summer leagues begin April 30. Fees: $630 per team. Info: Steve Vogel, (208) 699-1773.
Sign up: Spokane Youth Sports Association summer baseball registration for players, coaches and umpires. Season begins June 1. Info: Ron Shine, rons@sysa.com.
Basketball
April 28: Warehouse Sharpshooters shooting skills clinic for ages 6-14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Warehouse, 800 N. Hamilton. Fees: $30 early registration, $35 at the door. Info: Katie Schuver, 484-2670, or www.warehouseathletics.com.
Sign up: Spokane Parks and Recreation adult 3-on-3 leagues. Men’s and coed A and B leagues available. Play begins April 14; registration deadline April 7. Fees: $175 per team. Info: Ken, 625-6200.
Canoeing/Kayaking
April 24: Whitewater kayaking expedition to 12 rivers in Chile and Argentina, free slide show by four members of the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club, 7 p.m., Corbin Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave.
Camping/Hiking
April 8: The annual Buttercup Hike led by the Dishman Hills Natural Area Association will start at 1 p.m. with an optional potluck picnic at Camp Caro, west of Argonne and a couple of blocks south of Appleway Boulevard on Sargent Road.
Climbing
April 12: Climbing North America and Beyond, free slide show by Spokane climber David Coombs, 7 p.m., Corbin Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave., sponsored by Spokane Mountaineers climbing school.
Cycling
April 29-30: Methow Valley Tour two-day, three-stage road race in Twisp, Wash. Info: Karla Segale, (509) 996-8234.
Fishing/Hunting
April 15: Curlew Lake Fishing Festival for Kids Casting contests, fishing contests and activities focused on fish and fun for kids younger than 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Curlew Lake State Park. Info: Karen Honeycutt, (509) 738-7738.
Health/Fitness
April 19: Sports Asthma Night, 7-8 p.m. at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Free presentation by Dr. Kerry Drain on exercise-induced asthma. Info: 458-7686.
Multievent sports
May 6: NIChallenge Adventure Race, 9 a.m. at Beauty Creek Campground on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Race incorporates mountain biking, trail running, paddling and basic navigation, as well as obstacles. Two- or four-person teams welcome. Registration deadline April 30. Fees: $75 per person. Info: (208) 769-7809.
Running/Walking
April 8: Eagle Run, 8:30 a.m. at Lakeside High School in Nine Mile Falls. 5K or 10K races available. Fees: $5 per person; T-shirts $10 extra. Pick up applications at Kimmel Athletic Supply or www.9mile.org/lakeside. Info: Jim or Vicky, 466-2624.
Tennis
April 15: Easter Eve Tennis Festival at the University of Idaho tennis courts in Moscow, including free junior clinic from 10-11 a.m., and doubles round-robin mixer from 6-8 p.m. for $5. Info: Brad Lum-Tucker, (208) 596-2526.
Continuing events
(Items published first Friday of month)
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. Clinic held first Saturday of 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.