Outdoors calendar

Events

America’s Boating Course: 8:30 a.m. Nov. 10, West Marine, 1716 W. Marine View Drive, Everett; $25, registration required; 360-794-1723 or e-mail tonyford1@verizon.net.

BIKES rides (www.bikesclub.org):

10 a.m. Oct. 28, from McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, to Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park; heavy rain cancels; 425-754-7916.

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

Freewheeling Wednesdays, 25 to 40-plus miles, social pace, 425-743-7593.

9 a.m. Oct. 27, Snohomish-Redmond and back loop, start at Maple Street Centennial Trailhead; bring snack; 425-349-5065.

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

10 a.m. Oct. 27, meet at Juanita Beach Park area, ride around Kirkland, stop for lunch, showers cancel; 425-828-0138.

10 a.m. Oct. 29, start at Tracy Owen Station in Kenmore, ride around south Snohomish County, 206-363-9964.

Cascade Orienteering: www.mergo.com, www.NWTrailRuns.com.

Vampire orienteering, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. registration, 7 p.m. start Oct. 27, Lynndale Park, 18927 72nd Ave. W., Lynnwood, look for orienteering signs, $3 to $8.

Downtown Throwdown snowboarding rail jam: 8 p.m. Oct. 27, Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; free; 206-381-7555, www.qwestfield.com.

Greg’s Custom Fishing Rods: 12405 20th St. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-335-1391.

Beginning fly tying class, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 1 through 29, $50 includes materials, registration required.

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

7:30 a.m. Oct. 30, North Whidbey Island trip, meet at Quil Ceda Village Wal-Mart; bring 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 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.

Emerald Sea Dive Club: P.O. Box 73, Edmonds, WA 98028. 6 p.m. first Wednesdays, Alfy’s Pizza, 4820 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Features Puget Sound area dives and trips to the San Juans and Canadian destinations; all levels of divers welcome; 425-775-2410.

North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: Saltwater outings, kayaking classes and more. Social hour 6:30 p.m., meetings at 7 p.m. first Thursdays, October through May, Legion Hall, 145 Alverson Road, Everett; 425-423-0883, www.nsska.homestead.com.

Pilchuck Audubon Society: Birding trips and education, 7 p.m. second Fridays, Everett; 425-252-0926.

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 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.