Outdoors calendar

Events

BIKES rides (www.bikesclub.org):

10 a.m. Dec. 17 and 31, Alan Bergeron Loop, Mukilteo to Everett and back, meet at Harbour Pointe Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo; 44 miles; 425-349-5065.

2:45 p.m. Dec. 17, Centennial trail ride, starting at Maple and Pine trailhead in Snohomish; rain or snow cancels, possible coffee stop at ride’s end; 360-668-9554 before day of ride, 425-870-6418 day of ride only.

10 a.m. Dec. 20 and 27, Mukilteo to Monroe and back, meet at Harbour Pointe Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo; 53 miles; 425-349-5065.

Meandering Mondays, 9:30 a.m. 92nd Street Park, Mukilteo Speedway, social pace, 25 to 40-plus miles; 425-743-7593.

Cascade Bicycle Club: 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Building 138, Seattle; 206-522-3222, www.cascade.org.

8 a.m. Dec. 16, 23, 30, meet at Harvey Air Field, 9900 Airport Way, Snohomish; snow/ice cancels, RSVP requested to 425-273-1239 two days before each ride date.

Pilchuck Audubon Society: 360-563-0181, 360-435-3750, www.pilchuckaudubon.org.

8 a.m. Dec. 18, meet at Quil Ceda Village Wal-Mart; pack a lunch.

Wolf Camp Cooperative: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday workshops, various locations, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday workshops at Wolf Camp on Woods Lake, near Monroe. Registration required, $20 suggested donation each workshop, $15 per additional family member; 360-799-1997, www.wolfcamp.com.

Groups

Adventure Cycling Association: Various rides; 800-755-2453, www.adventurecycling.org/e23.

Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club: Ride Line, 206-283-2995.

Backcountry Horsemen (Traildusters): Activities for trail riding horse lovers. First Tuesdays, Flying Pig Restaurant, 2929 Colby Ave., Everett; 360-793-0380, e-mail dfletche@gte.net, www.bchw.org.

Cascade Bicycle Club: Seattle-based club features a variety of ride levels, distances and locations; 206-522-2453.

Cascade Orienteering Club: Beginning instruction in navigating through woods; events for all skill levels; www.cascadeoc.org.

Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group: Edmonds Bike Group meets 7:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Frances Anderson Center, Room 111, 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-744-6588.

Everett Rowing: A group for new and experienced rowers featuring coaching, classes, competition, open rows, sweep and sculling; 425-257-8300.

Honorbound: Honorbound Horsemen’s fellowship and outreach ministries meets 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, Marysville Livestock Auction Barn; 425-870-7971, pjeromeb@aol.com.

Northwest Quad Association: Bimonthly meetings and rides for ATV enthusiasts. Les Leonard; 425-424-3451, www.northwestquad.org, info@northwestquad.org.

Pilchuck Treasure Hunting Club: A club for hobbyists dedicated to metal detecting, 7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, Everett Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave. Everett; www.stanrs.pages.web.com/pthc/index.html.

PNW Four-Wheel Drive Association: Regional clubs meet 7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, various locations. Tim Myers, 360-793-3543.

Sound Steppers Volkssport Club: 6:15 p.m. first Thursdays, Crossroad Church, 18527 60th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-775-0248, www.soundsteppers.org.

Volunteers for Outdoor Washington: Learn how to build trails and volunteer to construct and maintain hiking routes; 206-517-3019, www.trailvolunteers.org.

Washington Kayak Club: A Seattle-based kayaking club; 206-433-1983.

Washington Ski Touring Club: Trips, classes and volunteer opportunities for cross-country, telemark and backcountry skiers. 7 p.m. first Thursdays, November through April, REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., Seattle; 206-784-8741, www.wstc.org. Dues $20, $30 per family; new member orientation 6:30 p.m. before meetings.

Washington State Snowmobile Association: Regional clubs promote safety, legislation, activities and access; 800-783-9772, www.wssa.us.

Washington Trails Association: A volunteer organization working to protect and enhance hiking trails; 206-625-1367, www.wta.org.

Washington Water Trails Association: An organization dedicated to promoting preservation and stewardship of marine shorelines for recreational use by low-impact, beachable craft. Group is involved in developing the Cascadia Marine Trail; 206-545-9161, www.wwta.org.

Western Bass Club: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Kennydale Community Center, 2424 NE 27th St., Renton; www.westernbassclub.com.

Western Outdoor Learning Center: Activities include seminars, naturalist mentoring and walkabouts, meets at American Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; 360-303-1191.

To enter an item in the Outdoors calendar, write to “Outdoors Calendar,” The Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, e-mail features@heraldnet.com, or fax 425-339-3469. For information, call Melanie Munk at 425-339-3430.