Recreation briefs

BASS PRO SHOPS PLANS GUN EDUCATION EVENT

Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive, has scheduled a Set Your Sights Event in which particpants can learn about gun handling, safety and products Friday through Sunday at the store. The event also includes seminars, drawings and the chance to win free products. The schedule for each day includes:

Friday:

6 p.m. – Guns and accessories for your modern sporting rifle project

7 p.m. – Gun accessories and latest trends or conceal-carry, discussion of laws, permits and equipment.

8 p.m. – Reloading basics

Saturday:

1 p.m. – Guns and accessories for your modern sporting rifle project

2 p.m. – Conceal-carry, a discussion of laws, permits and equipment or learn about gun accessories and latest trends.

3 p.m. – Reloading basics.

4 p.m. – What is conceal-carry?

Sunday:

1 p.m. – Guns and accessories for your modern sporting rifle project

2 p.m. – Conceal-carry, a discussion of laws, permits and equipment or gun accessories and latest trends.

3 p.m. – Reloading basics.

4 p.m. – What is conceal-carry?

Make sure to check the store for seminar availability.

For more information, visit basspro.com.

LIFE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED for may 10

Colliers International Las Vegas has scheduled the 17th annual Links for Life Charity Golf Tournament for May 10 at the Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive. The theme is “Old Vegas, Baby!”

Registration will open at 7:30 a.m., and a shotgun start is scheduled for 9 a.m. Player gifts, a raffle and a live auction are planned.

Proceeds from the Links for Life tournament have been awarded to more than 50 regional charities, including the American Heart Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada, Boy Scouts of America, Habitat for Humanity, Helping Hands of Vegas Valley, the Ronald McDonald House, the Salvation Army’s Christmas for Kids and St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.

For sponsorship and registration information, visit linksforlifefoundation.org/nevada.

GOLF CLASSIC PLANNED IN BOULDER CITY

The fifth annual Steve Rigazio Memorial Golf Classic for ALS of Nevada is planned for 7:30 a.m. Monday at Cascata Golf Club, 1 Cascata Drive, Boulder City. The event helps fund services for ALS patients and their families throughout Nevada. Fees are $350 per golfer and $1,400 per foursome. Sponsorship packets are also available.

The event costs include greens fee, caddie fee, scoring, bag handling, personalized day locker, practice range, continental breakfast and awards luncheon. Each player receives complimentary brand-name golf shoes, and first- through fifth-place cash prizes plus a raffle are planned. The event is open to the public.

For more information or to sign up for the tournament, visit alsofnevada.org or call Lauran Meyer at 880-9213 or email lauranmeyer@cox.net.

Off-road racing events planned
at the Orleans arena

Two off-road racing events, GEICO Endurocross and GEICO Mini Moto, are scheduled to return Friday and Sunday, respectively, to The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

Endurocross is to begin at 8 p.m. May 4, and MiniMotoSX at 5 p.m. May 6. Endurocross tickets start at $38, and Mini Moto tickets start at $20, with ticket packages available for both events.

GEICO EnduroCross is an off-road race held entirely indoors. The racing format is similar to a supercross event, using a starting gate, class heats and a series of qualifying rounds for the main event. Obstacles include boulders, rock fields, poles, sand, jumps and water sections. Top off-road racers from both the United States and Europe will participate.

GEICO Mini Moto is the largest mini bike race in the world, and this year’s event marks the ninth year the MiniMotoSX will take place in Las Vegas. MiniMotoSX features traditional supercross competitors racing on smaller 50cc and 100cc bikes. Participants will include talented adult and youth riders from across the United States.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Orleans Arena box office at 284-7777 or by visiting orleansarena.com.

Bass Pro Shops plans fishing festival

Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive, has planned its first Fishing Festival for the West Friday through Sunday at Windsor State Park, Lot No. 4, in Lake Havasu, Ariz. This event will include a fishing tournament, ride and drive demos, local pro appearances, kids’ activities and mobile exhibits.

Hands-on interactive booths will give families the opportunity to touch, feel and learn how to use the products and services on display by outdoor companies such as Lowrance, TroKar, Eagle Claw and others. Bass Pro Shops local pro staff members from Bass Pro Shops stores in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Mesa, Ariz., and Las Vegas are set to be in attendance.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/fishingfest, jmloutdoors.com or call Justin Locatis at 602-791-0023.

OUTDOOR LAS VEGAS FOUNDATION PLANS GUIDED WALKS

The Outside Las Vegas Foundation plans to host guided walks on trails inside the city of Las Vegas at 10 a.m. Friday on the Lone Mountain Trail and at 10 a.m. May 19 on Cliff Shadows Parkway at the Las Vegas Beltway.

To register and for more information, call 530-3143 or email volunteer@outsidelasvegas.org. For more information about the foundation, visit outsidelasvegas.org.

RUNNING EVENT RETURNS may 12
TO TOWN SQUARE LAS VEGAS

The annual event Ryno Running Las Vegas 5K is set for 8:30 a.m. May 12 at the northwest parking lot at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Hosted by MTV host and BMX rider TJ Lavin, the event has a cash purse set at $5,000 with a straight, out-and-back, 3.1-mile race around the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign.

Registration for this USATF course- certified event costs $35. For more information, visit lasvegas5k.com.

A prerace expo is set from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 11 at the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road.

A portion of the event proceeds will benefit Olive Crest, a local nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and to treating and educating at-risk children.

For more event registration and information, visit rynorunning.com or call Ramona Acosta at 373-9820 or by email at ramona@rynorunning.com.

Adult fitness classes available

Numerous fitness classes for adults are available at community centers valleywide. Classes include cardio and weightlifting training, belly dancing, Pilates, boxing, Zumba and more. For times, locations and fees, visit tinyurl.com/fitnessclasses.

Adaptive recreation program
receives $5,000 grant

The city of Las Vegas Adaptive Recreation Program has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the National Recreation and Park Association’s 2012 Parks: Return and Restore program. The city’s Adaptive Recreation Program was selected to receive the funding to support local community programs and opportunities for disabled veterans and members of the military.

The city’s Adaptive Recreation Program, which is part of the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department, levels the playing field for people with disabilities, giving them the opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Through activity modifications and special equipment, disabled athletes are able to play alongside their non-disabled peers.

As a result of this grant, no-cost enrollment for injured military personnel in adaptive activities will be available while grant funds last. The programs include a wide array of activities that offer a fun way to stay fit, including recreation and outdoor/adventure experiences, fishing clinics, one-on-one swim lessons, aquatic therapy and a seasonal golf program. Wheelchair Sports provides opportunities in sports training and competitions throughout Southern Nevada in basketball, tennis, football, power soccer, quad rugby and over-the-line.

NATHAN ADELSON HOSPICE PLANS GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR MAY 24

Nathan Adelson Hospice plans to host a golf tournament at 9 a.m. May 24 at Mountain Falls Golf Club, 5001 Clubhouse Drive, in Pahrump. All proceeds will benefit programs and services provided by the hospice.

Interested golfers may register individually for $100 or as a foursome for $350. Registration includes a spot in the tournament and a catered lunch. To attend the luncheon only, attendees can register for $25 per person or $40 per couple. In addition, multiple sponsorship opportunities are available.

Bus transportation will be available. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Stephanie Forbes at 938-3910 or sforbes@nah.org.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS PLAN SKILL CLINICS AT 24 HOUR FITNESS

Skill clinics with the Harlem Globetrotters comedy basketball team are planned from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. June 25-27 at 24 Hour Fitness, 2090 Village Center Circle in Summerlin.

Participants 6 to 14 are invited to learn about the importance of staying active and eating healthy, as well as seeing the Globetrotters’ basketball skills and tricks.

Clinics are also planned during the same times June 28-29 at the 24 Hour Fitness at 5651 Centennial Center Blvd. in northwest Las Vegas.

As part of the partnership, the Harlem Globetrotters will offer participants a voucher for a complimentary ticket to a 2013 World Tour game. Additionally, 24 Hour Fitness will offer free three-day passes.

The cost is $59. For registration information, visit harlemglobetrotters.com.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
SOFTBALL LEAGUE PLANS SIGN-UPS

The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada’s Spring Men’s Recreational Softball League has begun. Games will be played at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, at 10 a.m. Sundays. Teams must have at least 13 players.

The cost to play for an individual is $70 for JCC members and $85 for guests. Full teams pay $700 for the entire team. The season is set to run through June, and each team will play 10 games, plus playoffs.

To sign up as an individual or as a team, call 794-0090 or visit jccsn.org.

Teen summer camp scheduled for June

Teen Summer Camp Week 1 is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 11-15 at the East Las Vegas Community Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Teen Summer Camp Week 2 is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 18-22. For fees and a full schedule, visit tinyurl.com/teensummercamp.

Wheelchair basketball practice offered at Fremont middle school

Wheelchair basketball practice for those ages 14 to adult is available from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Fremont Middle School, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. For more information, call 229-4796.

adult racquetball leagues to begin

Adult racquetball leagues for intermediate to advanced players have begun at the Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road. For times, locations and fees, visit tinyurl.com/adultracquetball.

Quad rugby practice offered

Quad rugby practice for players ages 14 to adult is available from 5:50 to
7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road. For more information, call 229-4796.

Adult Racquetball Leagues ongoing

Adult racquetball leagues have begun at the Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road.

Intermediate/Advanced singles leagues are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays.

Novice singles leagues are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays.

Intermediate/Advanced singles leagues are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

Ladder Leagues are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays.

Leagues run for six weeks, plus an end-of-season tournament.

The cost is $25 for nonmembers and $5 for members.

For more information, call 229-6563.