RECREATION CALENDAR
Backpacking/ Hiking/Orienteering
Nov. 19-25: North Idaho College’s Utah desert backpacking trip. Travel 800 miles by van to Escalante, Utah, spending the first night in The Petrified Forest State Park before heading into the backcountry. Cost: $125. Info: (208) 769-7809.
Basketball
Nov. 12: Zag Basketball Shooting Academy fundamentals camp for boys and girls in grades 3-8, runs in five-week sessions Sunday afternoons at Gonzaga’s Martin Centre. Info: 323-4218 or visit www.gonzagabasketballcamps.com.
Nov. 24-26: Fifth annual AAU Turkey Shoot tournament for boys and girls in grades 6-8 at the Warehouse Athletic Facility. Must have current AAU cards to participate. Info: Katie, 484-2670.
Climbing
Nov. 16: Vertical Intro Beginning Climbing Class for ages 10 and older, 6-8 p.m., at Wild Walls, 202 W. 2nd St. Cost: $34. Info: 625-6200.
Fishing/Hunting
Nov. 7: Beginners Fly-Tying Class, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Silver Bow Fly Shop, 13210 E. Indiana. Cost: $99. Info: Sean Visintainer, 924-9998.
Nov. 21: Beginners Fly-Tying Class, 7-9 p.m. at White’s Outdoor. Class also held Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Cost: $65, which includes tools and materials. Info: 535-1875.
Running/Walking
Nov. 5: Bloomsday Road Runners Club’s Qualchan extreme cross country race. Meet at High Drive at Manito Blvd. at 10 a.m. Cost: $4, $3 for BRRC members. Info: Jeff Corkill, 448-2616.
Shooting
Nov. 17: Adult Intro to Marksmanship for ages 18 and older, 6-8 p.m., at the Spokane Rifle Club. Registration deadline is Nov. 13. Cost: $17. Info: 625-6200.
Skating
Nov. 4: Riverfront Park’s “Learn to Skate” program for ages 4 and older. Info: 625-6632.
Skiing/Snowboarding
Nov. 4: Nordic Ski Swap at Fitness Fanatics, 12425 E. Trent, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info: 922-6080.
Nov. 4: Silver Mountain Ski Patrol Winter Swap, Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: (208) 818-8038.
Nov. 9: Ski Tune-up Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mountain Gear in Spokane. Registration deadline is Nov. 6. Cost: $14. Info: 625-6200.
Nov. 11: 49 Degrees North Ski Patrol Ski Swap, Stevens County Fairgrounds in Colville, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: www.ski49n.com.
Nov. 11: Schweitzer Alpine Racing School Ski Swap, Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint. Check in items for sale on Nov. 10, noon to 7 p.m. Sale runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 11.
Shooting
Nov. 4: Learn shotgun clay target shooting and gun safety, 9 a.m., at Landt Farms Youth Program. Also available on Nov. 18. Cost: $25 for ages 9-18. Info: 464-2070 or 468-6776.
Continuing events
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
Spokane Stars: Spokane Stars Basketball Skills Camp for girls at University High School. Cost is $15 per session. Stars president Ron Adams is the director and will be assisted by current and former Stars players and weekly by players and coaches from different northwest college women’s teams. Camp will run through March 5. Info: 499-1112 or 928-8512.
Billiards
Center Stage: Free 8-ball and 9-ball tournaments, Wednesday nights at 7 at Center Stage, 1017 W. First Ave. Info: Jeff, 747-8243, ext. 2.
Cycling
Spokane Bicycle Club rides offered daily throughout week. Info: Sally Phillips, 448-6271 or Steve Sauser, 922-7249. For more information, go to www.spokanebicycleclub.org.
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.
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.