Classes & events

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by g eorgiA Fisher

BEaT ThE SUMMEr d O ldrUMS wIT h EVENTS aN d ClaSSES fO r kIdS a N d fa MIlIES

Feeling like a couch potato? The Reno area offers countless athletic events and classes for people of all ages, and below are just a few to get you started. Many, like the Color Blast fun run, are a cinch to take part in—you just sign right up. Others are more along the lines of spectator sports, but would work for an outing. Events are subject to change, of course, so before you head out, always double-check that the activity is still on. Have a big time!

UPCOMING EVENTS

r eno Junior/ Adult i nvitAtion Al bowling tourn AM ent

July 24-26 at the National Bowling Stadium, 300 N. Center St. The 17th annual tournament claims to be the world’s largest invitational of its kind, and is open to all current members of the United States Bowling Congress. Team entry is $60. An optional practice session is slated for 11am6pm on July 24, and runs $2.50 per game. Visit renojradult.com for more information.

tA-h oe nAlu PAddle FestivAl

Aug. 14-16Kings Beach, California. Standup paddleboard athletes from around the world converge upon Lake Tahoe during this three-day event, which offers races and everything from SUP clinics to a face-painting contest. Families are encouraged to attend. For more information or to register, visit tahoenalu.com.

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9-11am Aug. 15, Carson Valley Medical Center, 1107 U.S. Hwy. 395 N. in Gardnerville. This non-competitive 5K fun run is part of the Carson Valley Medical Center’s 2015 Health Fest. As they make their way through the event path, runners are dusted head-to-toe in vibrantly colored cornstarch. Proceeds benefit Tahoe Youth and Family Services. Ticket prices vary, but admission is free for children age 10 and younger. For more information, visit bit. ly/1Tjgw8Y.

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Sept. 4-6 at the Reno Livestock Event Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave. This free event is part of a 35-city series that spans the United States as well as Canada. BMX competitors hail from both countries, and reportedly range from just 2 to 68 years old. Start times vary each day, so visit bit.ly/1NPMbf6 for a complete schedule.+

ONGOING

Archery

Class times vary. Wasting Arrows Indoor Archery, 8975 Double Diamond Parkway. The city’s only indoor archery range has a number of offerings for bow-and-arrow enthusiasts of all levels, including the Junior Olympic Archery Development program. An introductory course ($45) or basic skill assessment may be required first, and archers younger than age 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. For a class schedule, go to wastingarrows.com.

c rossFit For Kids

Class times vary. 5301 Longley Lane. CrossFit StoneAgeFuel combines gymnastics, bodyweight calisthenics, and weightlifting to keep kids in shape. Per the facility’s website, the program isn’t just a scaled-down version of the adult fare: “It is CrossFit geared and designed for a special population and the specific developmental needs of that population,” including neurological and cognitive function and motor skills. For more information, call 827-2533.

MountAin bi K e tours

Tuesday evenings, locations vary. In hopes of getting more kids (and their parents) on bikes, Reno-Tahoe Junior Cycling hosts free events and leads weekly tours that depart from a number of trailheads around the area. For regular updates and ride locations, sign up for a free membership at renotahoejuniorcycling.com.

PArKour

Class times vary. Fascinating Rhythm School of Performing Arts, 9736 S. Virginia St. As fun to watch as it is to try, parkour involves moving through space in unconventional ways. (Picture someone vaulting over a park bench or a railing, for example, instead of walking around it.) This class focuses on building core strength, range of motion, and the overall focus required to safely perform such movements. Visit frdance.net for a complete schedule.

Phili PP ine sticK F ighting

6:30-8pm Wednesdays at Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, 1301 Valley Road. Billed as a complete system of armed and unarmed self-defense, this martial art involves sticks, staffs, knives and canes, as well as methods for disarming someone who’s wielding a gun or a knife. $54 for a six-week course or $100 for both stick fighting and karate. Open to students age 12 and older. For more information, call 334-2262.

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4:15-5:15pm Mondays at Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, 1301 Valley Road. Children and teenage dancers learn the nuances of street dancing and popping and locking. Loose-fitting dance clothes (no jeans) and black Converse Chuck Taylors are required. Fees are $40 per month. For more information, call 334-2262.