Rec calendar
Fishing/Hunting
March 16: Lenny Mayo-Lake Roosevelt kokanee fishing techniques with Lenny Mayo, 6 p.m., at Whites’ Outdoor, 4002 E. Ferry Ave. Info: 535-1875.
March 23: Ocean salmon and halibut fishing techniques with Fred Smith at Whites’ Outdoor, 6 p.m., 4002 E. Ferry Ave. Info: 535-1875.
Golf
March 28: Downriver Ladies 18-hole Golf Group breakfast and sign-up, 8:30 a.m. at Downriver Golf Course. Info: Linda Dixon, 325-4157.
Nature
March 18: Spokane Audubon Society bluebird trip, led by Marian Crane, 7 a.m. at Coeur d’Alene Park. Info: 328-0621; call by March 16.
Running/Walking
March 18: Rapid Rabbit Run & Pancake Breakfast at East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. Five-mile race at 9 a.m., followed by 3-mile at 10. Fees: $15 with T-shirt, $10 without; $3 pancake breakfast for adults; $2 ages 12 and younger. Info: Melinda Hoekema, 226-1234.
March 19: Run for Sight 5K run, 9 a.m. at Airway Heights Community Center. Early registration deadline March 13. Fees: $20 with long T-shirt, $6 without. Info: Caroline Tareski, 299-6276.
March 25: Capital Loop Fun Run at Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee. One-mile, 5K, 10K and 17K (loop) courses. Info: Eastmont Junior High School, (509) 884-2407.
March 31 and April 1: Snake River Sprint Triathlon at Hell’s Gate State Park in Lewiston. Swim portion 5 p.m. on March 31 at the Asotin County Family Aquatic Center, followed by bike and run 10 a.m. on April 1 at Hell’s Gate. Registration deadline March 22. Fees: $35 individual with T-shirt, $20 without; $40 team with T-shirts, $30 without. Info: Mike Collins, (208) 792-2308.
April 2: MS Walk for multiple sclerosis, starting 10 a.m. at Spokane Falls Community College. Two- or 5 1/2-mile routes; prizes available for fund raising. Info: 482-2022.
May 14: Over the Dam Run 5K, 10K and Half Marathon in Coulee Dam. Info: (800) 268-5332.
Sign up: Free Bloomsday training clinics, Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. starting March 18 at Spokane Falls Community College and presented by Holy Family Hospital. T-shirts available for $10 to help cover event costs. Info: 482-2356.
Shooting
March 11: Ducks Unlimited 100-target Benefit shoot, at Coyote Falls Sporting Clays near Almira. Shooting starts at 10:30 a.m. Cost, $30 includes lunch. Info: (509) 639-0168 or e-mail lpeha@televar.com.
Skiing/Snowboarding
March 10-12: Schweitzer Mountain Resort will host World Cup Telemark Finals. National telemark teams from around the world will compete in this three-day event. An open-class event will be held. Registration and info: www.outdoorexperience.us and www.schweitzer.com or by calling (800) 831-8810.
Track and field
March 12: The Inland Northwest Track & Field’s annual officials’ certification clinic will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Eastern Washington University in Room 103 of the P.E. Building. The presentation covers all levels of officiating from high school, college and USA Track & Field, as well as 2006 rule changes. Cost: $5. Fee for USATF certification it is $15 for the Olympiad. Contact: Lawson Van Kuren at (509) 235-4762 or Cheneytrackclub@aol.com.