FISHING
CENTRAL OREGON BASS CLUB: Meets on the first Tuesday of each month; new members welcome; 7-9 p.m.; Abby’s Pizza, Redmond; www.cobc.us.
Deschutes Chapter of Trout Unlimited: Meets on the first Monday of each month; 6:45 p.m.; ONDA offices, Bend; 541-306-4509; communications@deschutestu.org; www.deschutestu.org.
Bend Casting Club: A group of Central Oregon fly anglers who are trying to improve their casting technique; meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month; 6-8 p.m.; Orvis Casting Course in Bend’s Old Mill District; 541-306-4509 or bendcastingclub@gmail.com.
THE SUNRIVER ANGLERS CLUB: Meets on the third Thursday of each month (except July and August); 7 p.m.; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center; www.sunriveranglers.org.
The Central Oregon Flyfishers club: Meets on the third Wednesday of each month; 7 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road; www.coflyfishers.org.
HUNTING
Learn the Art of Tracking Animals: Guided walks and workshops with a certified professional tracker; learn to identify and interpret tracks, sign and scat of the animals in Central Oregon; two or more walks per month; $35; ongoing, 8 a.m. to noon; 541-633-7045; dave@wildernesstracking.com, wildernesstracking.com.
The Bend chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: Meets the second Wednesday of each month; 7 p.m.; King Buffet, Bend; ohabend.webs.com.
The Ochoco chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: Meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; Prineville Fire Hall, 405 N. Belknap St.; 541-447-5029.
The Redmond chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: Meets the third Tuesday of each month; 7 p.m.; Redmond VFW Hall.
MULTISPORT
The Urban GPS Eco-Challenge: Like a scavenger hunt with clues and checkpoints, trips along Deschutes River through Old Mill District shops and Farewell Bend Park; daily at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; $65, includes guide, GPS and instruction, water, materials; 541-389-8359, 800-962-2862; www.wanderlusttours.com.
Paddling
kayaking classes: Sundays, 4-6 p.m.; for all ages; weekly classes and open pool; equipment provided to those who preregister, first-come, first-served otherwise; $3; Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; 541-548-7275, www.raprd.org.
Kayak Roll Sessions: 4:15-6 p.m.; Sundays through the end of May; $12 per boat for in-district residents and $16 for out-of-district residents; preregistration is available the Monday priorat register.bendparksandrec.org; Juniper Swim & Fitness, Bend; www.bendparksandrec.org or 541-389-7665.
SHOOTING
Bend Bowmen Indoor archery League: Traditional league Wednesday evenings, call Lenny at 541-480-6743 for information; indoor 3-D league at 7 p.m. Thursdays, call Bruce at 541-410-1380 or Del at 541-389-7234.
COSSA KIDS: The Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association’s NRA Youth Marksmanship Program; 10 a.m. to noon; every third Saturday of the month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association Range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; Don Thomas, 541-389-8284.
Bend Trap club: Trap shooting, five-stand and skeet shooting; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open Thursdays and Sundays; milepost 30, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; Bill Grafton, 541-383-1428 or www.bendtrapclub.com.
Central Oregon Sporting Clays and Hunting Preserve: 13-station, 100-target course and five-stand; 10 a.m. to dusk Saturday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. to dusk Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9020 South U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; www.birdandclay.com or 541-383-0001.
Redmond Rod & Gun Club: Archery, pistol, rifle, skeet, sporting clays and trap; club is open to all members of the community and offers many training programs www.rrandgc.com for further information, open hours and contact numbers.
Pine Mountain Posse: Cowboy action shooting club; second Sunday of each month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association Range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-318-8199 or www.pinemountainposse.com.
Horse Ridge Pistoleros: Cowboy action shooting with pistols, rifles and shotguns; 10 a.m.; first and third Sunday of each month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association Range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-408-7027 or www.hrp-sass.com.
SNOW SPORTS
MBSEF’s Nordic Winter Camp: Today through Friday; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center; 541-388-0002, email mbsef@mbsef.org or www.mbsef.org.
Hoodoo New Year’s Eve Party: Daylong New Year’s Eve party at Hoodoo Ski Area, including games, activities, live music in the lodge, a special dining menu, fireworks on the mountain and more; chairlifts run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with fireworks starting shortly thereafter; lodge open until after midnight; Monday; www.hoodoo.com.
Annual MBSEF New Year’s Day Relay: Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation event is open to skiers of all ages, abilities; 1K loop; 10 a.m.; Tuesday; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center; 541-388-0002, email mbsef@mbsef.org or www.mbsef.org.
CHARITY WEEKS AT Mt. Bachelor: Jan. 7-11, and Jan. 14-18; vouchers from nonprofit organizations can be redeemed for a $25 full-day lift ticket; Mt. Bachelor contributes all proceeds back to the nonprofit organization; vouchers available at MBSEF, Sparrow Club, Saving Grace, Oregon Adaptive Sports or CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children); www.mtbachelor.com.
Hoodoo Tele-Fest: Billed as the premier telemark and alpine touring event on the West Coast; includes demos, tele group clinics, free-heel racing, free-heel big air and lots of prizes; Jan. 12; Hoodoo Ski Area; all proceeds from the sale of Three Creeks Brewery beer will be donated to Lane County Park and Recreation’s Adaptive Sports Program; www.hoodoo.com.
Email events at least 10 days before publication to communitylife@bendbulletin.com, or click on “Submit an Event" at www.bendbulletin.com. Contact: 541-383-0351.
