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Baseball

Kelso Babe Ruth: A board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday (July 19) in the Stan Rister Stadium clubhouse. For details, call Tammy Free, (360) 431-0166.

Basketball

YMCA Basketball School: For players entering grades 1-5 and 6-9, they can join YMCA Executive Director Roosevelt Smith Jr. and develop fundamental skills in shooting, agility, footwork, dribbling, passing screens, and free throws. Campers will also play 3-on-3, 1-on-1, 2-on-2, and work on the pick and roll. Emphasis is placed on teamwork and individual skills. The camp will be held during July 25-28. Campers entering grades 1-5 will meet from 9 to 11:50 a.m., followed by players entering grades 6-9 from 12:15 to 3 p.m. Cost is $42 for YMCA members or $55 for non-members, and each camper receives a t-shirt and their own basketball. For details, call 423-4770.

Smart Start Basketball Camps: For ages 6-9, the camp prepares youth for organized sports and teaches skills instruction, teamwork, sportsmanship and importance of having fun. Classes are offered from 1 to 3 p.m. July 25-29 at Kessler Elementary School. Cost is $31 for Longview residents or $36 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400 or register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline.

Ninth annual Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament: The event will be held Aug. 27-28 in downtown Yakima. Cost is $100 for youth teams, or $110 for high school and adult teams. Registration deadline is Aug. 13. For details, call (509) 575-6020 or visit www.hotshots3on3.com.

Bowling

Pee Wee Bumper Bowling: Introduces children ages 3-7 to bowling without throwing gutter balls. Classes will be held from 11 a.m. until noon during July 25-28 at Triangle Bowl. Classes are taught by Longview-Kelso Bowling and Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association Hall of Fame member Norm Strehle. Cost is $28 for Longview residents or $33 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400 or register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline.

Beginning Bowling: Children ages 8-12 learn proper bowling skills. Classes will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. during July 25-28 at Triangle Bowl. Classes are taught by Longview-Kelso Bowling Hall of Fame member Norm Strehle. Cost is $31 for Longview residents or $36 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400 or register online atwww.mylongview.com/reconline.

Football

Football Camp Northwest: A youth football camp for players entering kindergarten through eighth grades will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. during July 30-31 on Schroeder Field at Kelso High School. Camp clinicians will be coaches from the Kelso, R.A. Long, Mark Morris and Kalama football programs. Cost is $45. For details, call Jon Webb, (360) 261-9400, or email jonnywebbhead@gmail.com.

Kelso Youth: Player registration will be held from 10 to 2 p.m. on Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27, and 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 24, all in front of Big 5 Sports in the Three Rivers Mall. Cost is $50. For details, call Scott Radcliffe, 957-4402.

Golf

35th annual Columbia Ford Longview Amateur Golf Championship: The event will be held Saturday and Sunday at Mint Valley. The tournament with gross and net divisions is open to all golfers with an established handicap. The tournament will also feature a new senior (50-and-older) division. Entries are available at all area golf courses and at www.mint-valley.com. For details, call 442-5442.

64th annual Ladies Lower Columbia Tournament: The stroke-play competition event will be held Aug. 10-12 at the Longview Country Club. Field is limited to 128 entries, and maximum handicap of USGA Index 34.6 by Aug. 1. Cost is $170 and includes a power cart. Entry deadline is July 31, and cancellation deadline with refund is Aug. 2. Entry forms are available at www.longviewcountryclub.net. For details, call Dale Bartolome, (360) 355-7024, or email dalebmd@msn.com.

Outdoors

Mother and Son Outdoor Adventure: The ninth annual event where mothers and sons of all ages experience a variety of outdoor adventure activities together will be held from 11 to 2:30 p.m. July 30 at Martin's Dock at Lake Sacajawea. Activities will include the rock wall, archery, obstacle course, catapult, fishing, kayaking, pellet shooting range, photo booth, canoeing and wood working. Each son will receive a gift, and refreshments will be served. Cost is $8 per participant, and individuals registered must bring receipt to the event. For details, call 442-5400 or register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline.

Outdoor Teen Wilderness Survival: For ages 11-18, the class teaches all the necessary components to survive in the wilderness. The course will be taught at Wake Robin on Coal Creek Rd. west of Longview which is 82 acres of undeveloped forest full of trails and wildlife. Classes are from 1 to 4 p.m. during Aug. 9-12. Cost is $35 for Longview residents or $40 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400 or register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline.

Lower Columbia Kayak Roundup: The annual event near Puget Island will be held in September. The event includes classes on immersion, essential steering strokes, paddle making, rolling, wind and waves, kayak foundations, sea paddler training, gnarly water training, surf, coaching, leadership and kayak sailing. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Sept 1. For details, visit www.locoroundup.com, or email Ginny Callahan at info@locoroundup.com.

Mount St. Helens Hiking Club: The group holds several hikes each month. For more information, call the hike leader listed or visitwww.mtsthelensclub.org. Please notify hike leader in advance of your first hike, and for departure time and location.

Degrees of difficulty are ‘E' which is easier, shorter distances with relatively flat ground; ‘M' is moderate distance with more elevation gain; ‘S' is strenous long distances with significant elevation gains.

• Hike to Vanson Peak east of Morton on Saturday. The ‘S' hike is 13 miles with a 2,600-foot elevation gain, or the ‘M' hike is eight miles with a 2,000-foot elevation gain. For details, call David K., 577-4218, or Johnny Y., 673-3975.
• Hike along Janis' logging road on July 25. The ‘E' hike is three miles round-trip with a 500-foot elevation gain. For details, call Betty S., 578-1721, or Janis, 423-1073.
• Hike at Van Trump Park and Mildred Point on July 30. The ‘S' hike is seven miles round-trip with a 2,400-foot elevation gain. The hike starts at Christine Falls, goes past Comet Falls to Van Trump Creek, and up to Mildred Point. For details, call Jerry C., 577-8992.

Lewis and Clark Bowmen: The club is a local group of archers and bow hunters who provide local support to the sport of archery. For additional details or to join, call Mike, 636-3027, or visitwww.lewisandclarkbowmen.com.

Lower Columbia Flyfishers: Visit www.lowercolumbiaflyfishers.org or contact Jerry Schroeder, 864-6960.

Clatskanie Rifle and Pistol Club: For details about events, visitwww.clatskaniegunclub.com or call rangemaster Gregg Smith, (360) 606-3478.

Southwest Washington Canoe Club: The club has disbanded, but individuals are still organizing group events. New leaders desiring to revive the club can call Jim, 425-5123, Gordon, 425-3641, or Margaret, 423-4760.

Running

Mountain Mania Run/Walk: The 5- and 10-kilometer events will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday beginning at Lion's Pride Park, located at 1500 Huntington Ave. South in Castle Rock. Cost is $15 if registered by 11:59 tonight, or $20 on race day. All race proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. For details, visitwww.Active.com.

The Arc in Motion: The Arc of Southwest Washington is hosting 5-kilometer, 10k, and half-mile kids runs from 8 to 1 p.m. July 30 at the Arc Family Center, 6511 East 18th St. in Vancouver. The event is a fundraiser for The Arc of Southwest Washington. For details, call Sally Bartlett, 425-5494, or register online at www.arcinmotion.org.

12th annual Race for the Homeless: The 5- and 10-kilometer runs, 5k walk and kids fun run to raise money and awareness for the underserved of Vancouver will be held beginning at 8 a.m. Aug. 6 at the O.O. Howard House on Fort Vancouver Way in Vancouver. Cost of the 5k and 10k runs and 5k walk is $15 if registered by July 25, or $20 on the day of the race. The kids fun run and fun festival are free. All pre-registered finishers will receive a Race for the Homeless shirt along with lots of free stuff, food and information. For details, visitwww.raceforthehomeless.org.

Take Strides for Education: The 5-kilometer run/walk to benefit the Ann Trout Blinks Memorial Scholarship Fund will be held at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 6 on Dieckman Road in Adna. Cost is $20 for adults and includes a commemorative t-shirt, or $25 the day of the event. Kids ages 12-younger are free if accompanied by an adult and can purchase a t-shirt for $10. High school athletes may register race day for $10 not including a t-shirt. Entry forms are available on Facebook at Take Strides for Educatiom, or by email from kristieb68@q.com.

Run Girl Run: The half-marathon and 5-kilometer races will be held at 8 a.m. Aug. 21 beginning at the Sleep Country Amphitheater adjacent to the Clark County Fairgrounds in Hazel Dell. The 13.1-mile course will pass through Ridgefield and Vancouver. Registration for the half-marathon is $60 through July 31 or $70 after, or $30 for the 5-kilometer run through July 31 or $35 after. There will be no race day registration. For details, visit www.databarevents.com/rungirlrun.asp.

Soccer

Goalkeeper needed: The Timber Barons U14 girls soccer teams needs a goalie for the fall season. The prospective player must have been born between Aug. 1997 and July 1998. The team will provide training. For details, call Chris Crosby, (360) 951-3421 or email crosby.cj@gmail.com.

Start Smart Soccer Camp: For ages 6-9, the camp prepares youth for organized sports and teaches skills instruction, teamwork, sportsmanship and importance of having fun. Classes are from 1 to 3 p.m. during Aug. 1-5 at Kessler Elementary School. Cost is $31 for Longview residents or $36 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400 or register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline.

Cowlitz Kickoff Classic: The 10th annual youth soccer tournament will be held Aug. 5-7 at Seventh Avenue Park. The event is open to boys and girls rec and select teams ages U11-U19. Local CYSA teams are eligible for a $100 discount off the regular fee of $395 if registered by Friday. Register online at www.longviewsoccerclub.com orwww.cowlitzyouthsoccer.com. For details, email tournament director Tom Hutchinson at hutcht@q.com.

Softball, Youth

Cowlitz Heat ‘00 Fastpitch: The U-12 tournament team is looking for players for the fall/spring seasons. Tryouts will be held July 21 and 24. For details, call Garrett Ashby, 749-9762, or Pam Naugle, 751-2445 for locations and times.

Krush Fastpitch 10-U: Tryouts will be held from 5 to 6:15 p.m. July 25 and 27 on Miller Field in Kelso. For details, call Marcy Gilchrist, (360) 261-2261, Jill (Stockdale) Bottemiller, (360) 560-5821 or email krushfp@aol.com.

Krush Fastpitch 12-U: Tryouts will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and July 25 and 27 on Miller Field in Kelso. For details, call Jill (Stockdale) Bottemiller, (360) 560-5821, John Ragan, (360) 560-0383 or email krushfp@aol.com.

14-U ‘B' team needs players: Tryouts will be held at 5:30 p.m. July 27, and 10 a.m. July 30, all on the Rainier fields. For details, call (360) 430-4173.

Washington Illusion: A group tryout for 14-U, 12-U and 10-U fastpitch teams will be held at 10:30 a.m. July 30 at Tam O'Shanter Park. For details, call Lou Mendez (14-U), 957-4759, Mark Fisher (12-U) 560-3069, Ed Schammel (10-U) 560-1170.

Illusion 14-U tryouts: Tryouts will be held at 3 p.m. July 30 and 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at Tam O'Shanter Park. The team is looking for pitchers, a catcher and outfielders. For details, call Bill Zbaeren, (360) 560-6956, or Rick Nevers, (360) 431-8172 or 274-7202.

Pitching clinics: A series of pitching clinics to help prepare pitchers who will pitch during fall leagues or next year in spring leagues will be held under the direction of Dan Settlemier at Coweeman Middle School. Clinics will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Cost is $25, and pre-registration is recommended. All pitchers must bring their own catcher, and a liability waiver must be completed before participation. For details, call 270-9454 or email dansettlemier@gmail.com.

Softball, Adult

Northwest Men's Fastpitch Reunion: The Northwest Region Oldtimers Fastpitch Reunion will be held from 10 to 5 p.m. Aug. 27 at Skyhawks Park (formerly Bucknell Park) in Lacey. Players from the 1950s through 1980s are invited, and overnight camping is available. A barbecue dinner is available for $10, or $5 for children ages 16-and-younger. Attendees are asked to RSVP by Aug. 13 to Bernie Keller, (360) 459-8735, or by email to bkeller6@msn.com or call Terry Meyer, (360) 943-1735, or email meyer@comcast.net.

Adult Slowpitch: For details, call 442-5435 or visitwww.leaguelineup.com/longview-kelso orwww.facebook.com/longviewrecreation.

Swimming

Killer Whales Swim Club: Tryouts for youth ages 6-18 are held in Dick Mealy Memorial Pool at Mark Morris daily at 5:30 p.m. For details, call (360) 423-8235, email greentc@comcast.net or visitwww.killerwhalesswimclub.com.

Briarcliff pool: Admission fees for the pool located at Rainier High School are $3.50 for adults, $2.50 for children and seniors, or $12 for a family. Multi-visit passes are available. Pool rental is available for up to 40 swimmers for $40 an hour. For additional details, call (503) 556-4217 or visit www.rsd.k12.or.us.

• Swim lessons will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., 11 a.m. until noon or 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday during July 25-Aug. 5 or Aug. 8-19. Cost is $35.

Gaither Pool: For a list of all activities including lifeguard training, exercise classes, lap swimming, recreational swims, family swims and pool rentals, download the summer swin schedule atwww.kelso.wednet.edu/gaither or call 501-1855.

• Swim lessons will be held July 25-Aug. 4 and Aug. 8-18. Classes meet Monday through Thursday for two weeks. Levels 5-6 will meet at 9 a.m., Levels 1-4 and preschools will meet at 9:15, 10 and 10:45 a.m., and Levels 1-6 will meet at 11:30. Evening sessions for Levels 1-4 and preschool will be held at 5 p.m., and preschool and Level 1 will also be held at 5:45.

Southwest Washington YMCA: For details about swim programs, call 423-4770.

Tennis

Teen tennis lessons: For ages 13-18, sessions will be held from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. during July 25-28, Aug. 1-4, Aug. 8-11 and Aug. 15-18 at the Mint Valley Racquet Center. Cost is $38 per session for Longview residents, or $43 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400, or register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline.

Youth tennis lessons: For ages 7-12, sessions will be held from 9 to 10:15 a.m. during July 25-28, Aug. 1-4, Aug. 8-11 and Aug. 15-18 at the Mint Valley Racquet Center. Cost is $38 per session for Longview residents, or $43 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400, or register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline.

Other

Beginning Horsemanship: For ages 7-14, the classes sharpen English riding skills along with fun of horse games and exercise. Safety rules, grooming and tacking is also discussed. Classes will be held in an arena either outdoors or indoors depending on weather. Classes will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. during July 26-28 at Longacre Stables, 2290 Dike Road. Cost is $46 for Longview residents or $51 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400 or register online atwww.mylongview.com/reconline.

• An intermediate class will be offered from 11 a.m. until noon during July 26-28. Cost is $46 for Longview residents or $51 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400 or register online atwww.mylongview.com/reconline.

Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo: The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned event will be held July 29-30 in the rodeo arena at the Cowlitz County Exposition Center. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. July 29, and 1 and 7 p.m. July 30. Tickets are available at the fair office, 1900 7th Ave., or by calling 577-3121.

66th annual Long Beach Rodeo: The event will be held July 30-31 at the rodeo grounds, located on 6407 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. Rodeo performances will be held at 1 p.m. each day, and more than $13,000 in prize money will be awarded. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $5 for children ages 6-12. Presale tickets are available with a 50-cent discount from Long Beach Pharmacy. For details, call Nancy Campiche, (360) 783-2050 or email barreln@live.com.