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Published: February 20. 2013 11:16AM PST

Adaptive Archery: Age 8 and older; Wednesdays through May 29; 5 p.m.-6 p.m.; at Top Pin Archery, 1611 S.W. First St., Unit D, Redmond; equipment provided if necessary; instruction in safety, bow handling and technique; wheelchair-friendly facility; $5 per class or $73.50 for entire session; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.

BASEBALL

Adult Baseball League: Teams are now forming for the 2013 season of the Deschutes National Adult Baseball Association; competitive wood bat league for players 18 and older; season runs from June through August; teams for ages 40 and over will also be formed if adequate numbers are available; team managers needed in both divisions; Michael McLain, 541-410-2265, trailrun50@gmail.com.

Private Pitching Instruction: With former Bend Elks and minor league player Dave McKae; pitching and hitting instruction; video analysis optional; $40 for 40-minute lesson or $55 for 1-hour video analysis; 541-480-8786; pitchingperfection@gmail.com.

Private Lessons: With Ryan Jordan, a graduate of Bend High School and a former Bend Elk who played at Lane Community College and the University of La Verne; specifically for catching and hitting, but also for all positions; available after 3 p.m. on weekdays, open scheduling on weekends; at the Bend Fieldhouse or an agreed upon location; $30 per half hour or $55 per hour; discounts for multiple players in a single session, referrals or booking multiple sessions; cash only; 541-788-2722; rjordan@uoregon.edu.

BASKETBALL

Sisters Shootout Series: Saturday and Sunday; Sisters; for boys and girls teams in grades five through eight; four-game guarantee; $250-$275 per team; jerry@sistersrecreation.com; sistersshootout.com.

COBO Basketball Camp: Boys and girls in grades three through five; today; 9 a.m.-noon; Pilot Butte Middle School, Bend; directed by Mountain View High School coach Craig Reid and his staff; $23-$31; bendparksandrec.org.

CLIMBING

Bend Endurance Academy Competition Team: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through June 27; 4 p.m.-6 p.m.; ages 10-18; focuses on bouldering with opportunities to compete in USA Climbing’s Bouldering Series; mike@bendenduranceacademy.org; BendEnduranceAcademy.org.

CYCLING

Movie Night at McMenamins: Thursday; 9 p.m.; McMenamin’s Old St. Francis School, Bend; “Bike Car," about three professional snowboarders who pedal a “bike car" through three Northwest states while looking for snow, includes a stop at Mount Bachelor; fundraiser for Central Oregon Trail Alliance; prizes from Pine Mountain Sports and Aspect Board Shop; $5, cash only; age 21 and older; 541-385-8080; pinemountainsports.com.

Ice Crit: Thursday, Feb. 28; 7 p.m., registration begins at 6 p.m.; Wanoga Sno-park; all bikes and participants welcome; podium and costume prizes; $10; Cog Wild; facebook.com/events/414531755292276.

Wet-n-Windy 50: Sunday, March 17; 9 a.m.; 50-mile ride from east-side Hutch’s Bicycles store to Powell Butte and back; course will be marked, maps will be provided, and route has one food/drink stop; $8; 541-382-6248; eastside@hutchsbicycles.com.

Indoor Cycling Classes: At Powered by Bowen, 143 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; limited to eight riders per class; classes are based on each rider’s power output for an individual workout in a group setting; all classes 60 minutes in length except for on Saturdays (85 minutes) and Sundays (180 minutes), can choose to ride for any or all of the time during these sessions; at noon on Mondays; at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays; at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., noon and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays; at 6:30 a.m., noon, 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursdays; at 9:30 a.m. on Fridays; at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays; at 8 a.m. on Sundays; $18 or 15 points on Power Pass per class; www.poweredbybowen.com, 541-585-1500.

Fix-A-Flat Clinic: Learn how to repair a punctured mountain- or road-bike tire; 10 a.m. Sundays; Sunnyside Sports, 930 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; free; 541-382-8018.

Trinity Bikes Ride: Group road bike ride starting in Redmond at Trinity Bikes, 865 S.W. 17th St.; Mondays; 6 p.m.; somewhat casual pace; 541-923-5650.

Eurosports Ride: Group road bike ride starting in Sisters from Eurosports, 182 E. Hood St.; Saturdays; check with the shop for start time; all riders welcome; 541-549-2471; www.eurosports.us.

Hutch’s Noon Ride: Group road bike ride starting in Bend from Hutch’s Bicycles east-side location, 820 N.E. Third St., at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; and from Hutch’s west-side location, 725 N.W. Columbia St., at noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays; pace varies; 541-382-6248; www.hutchsbicycles.com.

Hutch’s Saturday Ride: Group road bike ride begins at 10 a.m. Saturdays in Bend from Hutch’s Bicycles east-side location, 820 N.E. Third St.; approximately 40 miles; vigorous pace; 541-382-6248; www.hutchsbicycles.com.

HIKING

Silver Striders Guide Service: Two-week hiking trip to Banff and Jasper National Parks in Canada; July 25-Aug. 7; explore these parks and hike Alberta’s best trails; trip geared towards those age 55 and older; strideon@silverstriders.com; 541-383-8077; silverstriders.com.

Learn the Art of Tracking Animals: Guided walks and workshops with a professional tracker; ongoing; 8 a.m.-noon; learn to identify and interpret tracks, signs and scat of animals in the region; two or more walks per month; $35; 541-633-7045; dave@wildernesstracking.com; wildernesstracking.com.

HORSES

Rolling Ranch In Sisters: Open for trail-course practice and shows; ongoing; $10 per horse; 69516 Hinkle Butte Drive, Sisters; Shari, 541-549-6962.

MISCELLANEOUS

Courage for Kids: Thursday; 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, Bend; fundraiser for Kids in the Game nonprofit organization; two Bend men will share their ultramarathon and mountain climbing experiences undertaken to raise awareness and funds for children in need; $45; towertheatre.org.

“Be Prepared" for Spring Backcountry Adventures: Wednesday, March 6; 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library downtown branch; presentation on essential clothing, gear and emergency protocols for the backcountry; free; class is best for adults who like to hike, climb, hunt, ski, snowshoe, snowmobile, photo shoot or explore in the backcountry; Robert Speik, 541-385-0445; traditionalmountaineering.org.

Dash 2 Dare Spy Themed Urban Race: Sunday, March 24; noon; downtown Bend; teams of two to four participants solve clues and perform challenges that are espionage-related; clues at the start and throughout the course lead participants to different locations in downtown Bend; clues require basic knowledge of spy trivia; $45 per person; 503-683-3274; info@dash2dare.com; dash2dare.com.

Restore Proper Movement Yoga: Restorative yoga for busy athletes such as cyclists, runners and triathletes already training; no strength poses, just restorative yoga for active recovery; Sundays; 4:30 p.m.; Powered by Bowen, 143 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 60 minutes; 5 points on Power Pass or $5 per class; 541-585-1500.

Redmond Community Yoga: 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays; $49 per six weeks, drop-in available, beginner to intermediate levels; Rebound Physical Therapy, 1315 N.W. Fourth St,. Suite B, Redmond; 541-504-2350.

Winter Fencing: High Desert Fencing in Bend welcomes youths age 10 and older and adults for competitive training and fitness; Mondays, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.; introductory coached fencing lesson on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. for new members; Randall, 541-389-4547; Jeff, 541-419-7087.

Baby Bootcamp: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at Fleet Feet Sports Bend, 1320 N.W. Galveston Ave; bridget.cook@babybootcamp.com.

Project Healing Waters: Fly-fishing and fly-tying program for active military service personnel and veterans; Fridays; 1 p.m.; Central Oregon Vet Center, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road, Suite 105, Bend; outings during fishing season; Brad at 541-536-5799; bdemery1@aol.com.

Adult Open Play Roller Hockey: Sundays, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.; $5; Cascade Indoor Sports, Bend; www.cascadeindoorsports.com; 541-330-1183.

Open Roller Skating: For all ages and ability levels; $5 per skater (includes skate rental), children under 5 are free; Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Fridays, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 541-330-1183; callie@cascadeindoorsoccer.com; www.cascadeindoorsports.com.

Cowboy Action Shooting: Pistols, rifles, shotguns; hosted by Horse Ridge Pistoleros at Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association, U.S. Highway 20 at milepost 24; on the first and third Sundays of each month at 10 a.m.; 541-923-3000 or www.hrp-sass.com.

Bend Table Tennis Club: Evening play Mondays; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (setup 30 minutes prior); beginner classes available, cost is $60; at Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 N.W. Wall St.; drop-in fee, $3 for adults, $2 for youths and seniors; Jeff at 541-480-2834; Don at 541-318-0890; Sean at 267-614-6477; bendtabletennis@yahoo.com; www.bendtabletennis.com.

MULTISPORT

Deschutes Dash Training Group: Fifteen-week program led by USAT Triathlon certified coach Joanne Eastwood; begins Monday, April 1; includes training for both the sprint- and Olympic-distance triathlons; two coached workouts per week, running analysis, bike skills training, email communication for support and motivation, and discounted entry to Deschutes Dash; $199;poweredbybowen.com; 541-585-1500.

PADDLING

Kayak Roll Sessions: Sundays; 4:15 p.m.-6 p.m.; Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, Bend; sessions limited to 12 boats, advance registration recommended; boats must be clean, and paddles must be padded and taped; no instruction provided; $12 per boat for park district residents, $16 otherwise; 541-389-7275; bendparksandrec.org.

Kayaking: For all ages; weekly classes and open pool; equipment provided to those who preregister, first come, first served otherwise; Sundays, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; $3; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.

PICKLEBALL

Bend Pickleball Club: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon (approximately), Larkspur Park, 1700 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend, weather permitting, rsss@bendbroadband.com; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (beginner session 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays), Boys & Girls Club of Bend, $5 for first two hours for non-BPC members and $2 for second session, $3 and $1 for BPC members, respectively (beginner session is free), 16 players per session, sign up at signupgenius.com/go/508094EA8AB2AA75-pbplay; Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.; Athletic Club of Bend (indoors), $15 drop-in fee (includes full club usage), 541-385-3062; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Valley View tennis courts, 3660 S.W. Reservoir Drive, Redmond, weather permitting, jsmck@hotmail.com; Mondays, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., indoor courts at Sage Springs Club & Spa, Sunriver, $7.50 drop-in fee (includes full club usage), call 541-593-7890 in advance to sign up, palcic57@live.com; weekly play schedules also available at The Racquet Shoppe in Bend; oregonhighdesertpickleball.blogspot.com; bendpickleballclub@hotmail.com.

RUNNING

Nutritional Therapy Workshop: Wednesday; 7 p.m.; FootZone, downtown Bend; with family practice physician Lisa Uri of High Lakes Health Care; free; sign up at footzonebend.com/events/nutritional-therapy-workshop.

Foam Roller Clinic: Saturday; 8:45 a.m.; FootZone, downtown Bend; taught by Ashleigh Mitchell, CPT; learn basic myofacial release with a foam roller; bring yoga mat and foam roller if you own them; foam rollers available for purchase; limited to 15 participants; $5; register at FootZone; footzonebend.com.

Grin & Bear It Run: Saturday, March 9; 10 a.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend; 5K, 10K and 1-mile family fun run; proceeds go to Healthy Beginnings; $10-$40; myhb.org/events/grin-bear-it-run.

st. Patrick’s Day Dash: Sunday, March 17; 10:05 a.m.; start and finish is at Deschutes Brewery, downtown Bend; 5K fun run; $15-$40; bendstpatsdash@gmail.com; bendstpatsdash.com.

CORK Hot Chocolate Runs: Second Sunday of each month through February; 9 a.m.; Shevlin Park, Bend; low-key training runs of 5 or 7 miles for runners of all abilities; walkers welcome; enjoy hot chocolate, coffee and treats afterward; Dan and Kathy Harshburger, 541-312-0139; centraloregonrunningklub.org.

Snowshoe Running Group: Saturday mornings through March 16; all running paces welcome; focus on fun and fitness; different trail/destination every week; free; facebook.com/groups/SnowshoeWithLaura; SnowshoeWithLaura@gmail.com.

Redmond Oregon Running Klub (RORK): Weekly run/walk; Saturdays at 8 a.m.; all levels welcome; free; for more information and to be added to a weekly email list, email Dan Edwards at rundanorun19@yahoo.com; follow Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook.

Redmond Running Group: Weekly runs on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.; meet at 314 S.W. Seventh St. in Redmond for runs of 3 to 5 miles; all abilities welcome; free; pia@runaroundsports.com; 541-639-5953.

Moms Running Group: Tuesdays; 9:15 a.m.; contact lisa.nasr@me.com for more information.

Move It Mondays: Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; carpool from FootZone to trailhead when scheduled (first and third Mondays of each month); all other runs start and finish at FootZone, downtown Bend; 3 to 5 miles; paces between 7 and 12 minutes per mile; melanie@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.

Good Form Running Level 1 and 2 Clinics: Level 1, free 90-minute clinic that uses drills and video to work on proper mechanics; Level 2, $25 clinic with Dave Cieslowski of Focus Physical Therapy to help runners find their best form; next session is Tuesday at 7 p.m. at FootZone, downtown Bend; clinic sizes limited; 541-317-3568; sign up at footzonebend.com/events; teague@footzonebend.com.

Performance Running Group: 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays; with Max King; locations vary; interval-based; all ability levels welcom; max@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.

Ask the Experts: Tuesdays; 6 p.m.; at FootZone; informal, drop-in Q-and-A session with a physical therapist; individual attention dependent on the number of attendees; teague@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.

Noon Taco Run: Wednesdays at noon; meet at FootZone; order a Taco Stand burrito before leaving and it will be ready upon return; teague@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.

Learn to Run Group Run: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.; meet at FootZone, downtown Bend; conversational-paced runs of 2-3 miles; beginners and all paces welcome; 541-317-3568.

Weekly Runs: Wednesdays at 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports Bend, 1320 N.W. Galveston Ave.; 3 to 5 miles; two groups, different paces; 541-389-1601.

Yoga for Runners: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; at Fleet Feet Sports Bend, 1320 N.W. Galveston Ave.; $5 per session or $50 for 12 sessions; focuses on strengthening and lengthening muscles and preventing running injuries; 541-389-1601.

CORK Weekly Performance Run: Thursdays; 5:30 p.m.; locations vary; call Roger Daniels at 541-389-6424 for more information.

Functional Strength Training: Thursdays; 5:15 p.m.; WRP Studio, 390 S.W. Columbia St., Suite 120, Bend; weekly workouts for runners, triathletes and cyclists; $5; 541-330-0985.

SNOW SPORTS

Ski Wax Clinics: Tuesdays, Feb. 19 and March 5 and 19; 7:30 p.m.; Pine Mountain Sports, Bend; clinics will cover the basics on tuning and waxing skis; participants do not need to bring own equipment; free; call 541-385-8080 to sign up (required).

Sun cup: Alpine ski races; Tuesday-Sunday; Mt. Bachelor ski area; $43 per event and $39 lift pass per day; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.

Adaptive Skiing: Saturday; 8:30 a.m., on the mountain 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; meet at RAPRD Activity Center, Redmond; for individuals age 5 and older with a disability; includes lift ticket, needed equipment, transportation to Mt. Bachelor ski area and individual instruction; $90; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.

Waffle Feed: Saturday; 10:30 a.m.; Meissner Shelter at Virginia Meissner Sno-park; family event; enjoy waffles cooked in the shelter’s wood stove; meissnernordic.org.

Full Moon XC Ski: Saturday; 5:45 p.m.; carpool from store at 6 p.m. for Swampy Lakes Sno-park or Virginia Meissner Sno-park and return at 8:30 p.m.; dress warmly, and take food, water, a headlamp and a few dollars for grooming donation box; demo skis available on first-come, first-served basis (must provide credit card and drivers license); free; call 541-385-8080 to register; pinemountainsports.com.

Bachelor Butte Dog Derby: Saturday, March 2-Sunday, March 3; 8:30 a.m.; Wanoga Sno-park; sled dog and skjor racing; race distances of 5 to 25 miles; spectators should park in family sno-play area, sno-park parking permits required; free for spectators; Shay Miller, shay927@gmail.com; Polly Riley, plriley22@gmail.com or 541-420-1063; psdsa.org/Races/BachelorButte.aspx.

Par Fore the Course II: Sunday, March 3; 10 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area; 3K, 5K and 10K distances; free ski, individual start; $10-$25, trail pass $8 for those without an annual pass; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.

PNSA U12 Zonal Championships: Alpine ski race; Saturday, March 9-Sunday, March 10; Mt. Bachelor ski area; $25 for one day or $50 for both days, and $39 lift pass per day; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.

Youth Ice Hockey: For youths 8-15 with beginning to intermediate skills; Wednesdays through March 13 (two five-week sessions); 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.; Sunriver Village ice rink, Sunriver; emphasis on skating skills, puck handling, passing, shooting, positioning, rules and game situations (daily scrimmage); required equipment is skates, helmet, shin pads, elbow pads and hockey stick (some used equipment available); $40 per session; register at the rink or through the Bend Park & Recreation District (bendparks.org); Scott Wallace, swallace@bendcable.com.

2013 United States National Snowshoe Championships: Friday, March 15-Sunday, March 17; Bend; senior 10K, junior 5K, and open citizens, kids and relay events; start/finish at Virginia Meissner Sno-park; $5-$40; snowshoeracing.com; visitbend.com/Bend_Oregon_Activities_Recreation/US-Snowshoe-Nationals.

Mike Puddy Memorial: Alpine ski race; Sunday, March 17; Mt. Bachelor ski area; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.

MBSEF Freeride Snowboard and Ski Spring Camp: Thursday, March 23-Tuesday, March 26; Mt. Bachelor ski area; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.

Cascade Crest: Cross-country free ski mass start race; Saturday, March 23; 10 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.

MBSEF Alpine Spring Camp: Tuesday, March 26-Friday, March 29; Mt. Bachelor ski area; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.

RAD Camps: For kids ages 7-17; trips for night skiing and snowboarding at Hoodoo Ski Area; Saturdays and Sundays through March 30; depart at 3:45 p.m., return at 10 p.m.; trips leave from Harmon Park, Bend; $40, includes transportation, lift ticket and pizza; radcamps@gmail.com.

Tuesday Night Skate Ski: Depending on snow conditions; 6 p.m.; meet at Pine Mountain Sports in Bend and carpool to Virginia Meissner Sno-park; outings of 60-90 minutes; all abilities welcome; bring a headlamp and a few dollars for the donation box at the sno-park; skate ski demos available on a first-come, first-served basis (come 30 minutes early and show a credit card and drivers licence); free; sign up required, call 541-385-8080.

WebSkis Nordic Skis Waxing Clinics: Thursdays through March; 5 p.m.; WebSkis, 550 S.W. Industrial Way, Suite 150, Bend; learn about the importance of waxing skis, the basics of waxing and the tools needed; will cover classic and skate skis if interest warrants; no equipment necessary; free; 541-318-8809; webskis.com.

Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Alpine Skiing Programs: Now accepting enrollments for alpine winter term (up to four days per week) and full-time (five days per week) programs; age 13 and older; alpine nordic crossover program, in which alpine skiers can learn to nordic ski, runs through April; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.

Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Nordic Skiing Programs: Now accepting enrollments for Stevenson Youth Program, ages 7-11 (one or two days per week); 10-week and 17-week middle school programs, ages 11-14 (up to four days per week); winter term (up to four days per week) and full-time (five days per week) programs, age 14 and older; nordic masters programs, age 21 and older (one, three or five days a week); 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.

Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Freeride Ski and Snowboard Programs: Now accepting enrollments for 12-week freeride ski and freeride snowboard development programs (both one or two days per week), ages 8-14; freeride ski and freeride snowboard competition programs (both up to four days per week), age 10 and older; full-time freeride ski and freeride snowboard programs, age 13 and older (five days per week); freeride nordic crossover program, in which freeride skiers and snowboarders can learn to nordic ski, runs through April; call 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.

Middle School Nordic Development Team: For middle schoolers ages 11-14; Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 10; participants to ski in small groups based on ability and improve classic and skate techniques in a fun, friendly atmosphere; transportation provided; bendenduranceacademy.org.

High School Nordic Development Team: For high schoolers ages 14-18; weekday or weekend enrollment options through March 10; improve skiing efficiency by working with coaches and teammates in small group; participants are encouraged to fully participate in their high school nordic teams; transportation provided; bendenduranceacademy.org.

Nordic Skate Pre-Pole Pedal Paddle Clinics: In preparation for the Pole Pedal Paddle on May 18; now accepting enrollments for one-, three- and five-day clinics; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.

Intros to Skate Skiing/Classic Skiing: Four-week programs start at the beginning of each month; for beginning nordic skiers; Mt. Bachelor ski area; $120-$160; 541-382-1709, ext. 2211; mtbachelor.com.

Ski Conditioning Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 a.m.; WillPower Training Studio, Bend; work on core strength, anaerobic conditioning, leg strength and more; 12 hour-long classes, $80; 541-350-3938.

Nordic Competition Program: Ages 14-23; Tuesdays through Sundays through May 1; times vary; instruction in varying activities to improve strength, technique, coordination, agility and aerobic and anaerobic capacities with the goal to apply these skills to ski-racing environments; transportation provided; ben@bendenduranceacademy.org or 541-678-3864; enroll online at bendenduranceacademy.org.

SOCCER

Spring Soccer: For kids in pre-kindergarten through grade four; April 6-May 11; practices once or twice per week, games on Saturdays at High Desert Sports Complex, Redmond; shirts provided, players must supply shin guards and socks; $49; registration deadline isFriday; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.

Soccer Open Play (Adult): Age 14 and older; no cleats, but shinguards required; $7; Friday nights; coed 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., men 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Cascade Indoor Soccer, Bend; 541-330-1183; callie@cascadeindoorsoccer.com; cascadeindoorsports.com.

SOFTBALL

Adult Leagues: Open to players 18 and older and high school graduates; league meetings for the Bend Park & Recreation District adult softball leagues are scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, at the park district office, 799 S.W. Columbia St.; senior metro, 5:15 p.m.; women’s metro, 6 p.m.; coed metro, 6:45 p.m.; men’s metro, 7:30 p.m.; attendance by a representative required for prospective teams; registration fee is $740 except for women’s metro, which is to be determined; rosters and team fees due by April 3; 541-389-7275.

Girls League: Ages 6-14 (as of Jan. 1, 2013); girls participating in their respective high school programs not eligible to participate; through the Bend Park & Recreation District; Monday, April 1-Monday, June 3; all practices and most games staged on weekdays; $70 park district residents, $95 otherwise; registration includes visor, uniform top, socks and shorts; registration deadline is March 12; bendparksandrec.org.

High Desert Invitational: Saturday, April 13-Sunday, April 14; Redmond; for ASA 10U and 12U girls fast-pitch softball teams; five-game guarantee; $350 per team, registration open until filled; Jeremy Puckett, 541-325-3689, jeremypuckett@highdesertyellowjackets.com; highdesertyellowjackets.com.

Cobra Fastpitch Tryouts: For Central Oregon girls age 14 and younger as of Jan. 1, 2013; individual tryouts for experienced players for the Cobra 14U ASA fast pitch softball team; call Dave Fierstos at 541-550-0491 to set up a tryout time or for more information.

High Desert Fastpitch: High Desert Fastpitch (formerly Cascade Alliance) and Summit High School are teaming up to hold winter pitching and catching practice at the Summit High Gym in Bend; Sundays, Feb. 24 and March 3 and 17; girls 12 and younger, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.; older girls, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.; pitchers must bring their own catchers and own “softie" softball; tennis shoes appropriate for gym use are required; highdesertfastpitch.org.

SWIMMING

Adaptive Swim Lessons: All ages; for swimmers with disabilities; instructional staff is trained in adaptive aquatics and instruction techniques for patrons with developmental disabilities; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Feb. 18-March 8; 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; $33.75; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.

CSC Club Polo: With the Cascade Swim Club; Thursdays, Feb. 21-Aug. 9; 7:15 p.m.-8:25 p.m.; beginners through experienced players; drop-in fees apply; 541-548-7275.

Bend Waves Water Polo Club: For boys and girls ages 12-18; season begins Monday, Feb. 25 and continues into August; practices scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (conditioning), and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (pool time); all experience levels welcome; $125 per month or $600 for season (10 percent discount for second child); bendwaves.com.

Redmond AREA PARK and RECREATION District Family swim night: 7:25 p.m.-8:25 p.m., Tuesdays, Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; adult must accompany anyone under age 18; $10 per family ; 541-548-7275, raprd.org.

WALKING

Walk “Live" Classes: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m. on Mondays; 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; Redmond Grange; indoor 2-mile walks; $5 per class; 541-993-0464; walklivecentraloregon.com.

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