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Editor's note: These events are compiled from many sources and may change. Check with organizers when possible.

BASKETBALL

Dimple Dell Fitness and Recreation Center

The Dimple Dell Recreation Center, 10670 S. 1000 East, Sandy, is registering for Lights Out, an ongoing monthly basketball shooting competition for ages 16 and older. Competitions will be the second Friday of every month starting at 6:30 p.m. at the center. The cost is $4 per month or $18 for the rest of the year. Contact Lyndsey at 801-495-1480 ext. 7.

The center is also registering for a men's competitive basketball league with games being played on Wednesday evenings. The cost is $350, and the league is limited to eight teams. The registration deadline is July 28; games begin on Aug. 6. Contact Lyndsey at 801-495-1480 ext 7.

The Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center is having rookie basketball lessons for kids 3 to 5 years of age. Four classes are $38. Register at www.wasatchfamilyfitness.com or at 801-581-9438.

BIKING

Wasatch Mountain Club

The club offers weekly events. Visit www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information.

Today Evening mountain bike, TBA. Contact Hardy at hs3333@gmail.com.

Friday Road bike, Wolf Creek Pass from Kamas. Contact Cheryl at 435-649-9008 or csoshnik@yahoo.com.

Saturday to Sunday Road bike, Weekend Epic Ride #2, Huntington Canyon and Scofield Reservoir. Contact Robert at 801-467-1129 or r46turner@sisna.com.

Saturday Mountain bike, mid mountain, Park City Mountian Resort.

Contact Nick at 435-649-3544 or nickcalas84060@yahoo.com.

Tuesday Evening mountain bike, Park City area. Contact Vince at 435-649-6805 or vincedesimone@yahoo.com.

July 17 Evening bike, City Creek Canyon. Contact Barbara at 801-485-0132 or

barbhanson30@hotmail.com.

July 17 Evening mountain bike, TBA. Contact Hardy at hs3333@gmail.com.

CLIMBING

Wasatch Mountain Club

The club offers weekly events. Visit www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information.

Today Climb, Challenge Buttress, Storm Mountain. Contact Steve at 801-474-0031.

July 17 Evening climb, Green A, Gate Buttress. Contact Peter at 801-733-0313 or

wmc-alpinist@hotmail.com.

HIKING

Wasatch Mountain Club

The club offers weekly events. Visit www.wasatchmountainclub.org

for more information.

Today Day hike, The Cottonwoods, TBA. Contact Norm at 801-266-3703.

Today Evening hike, TBA, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Mohamed

at 801-466-9310.

Saturday Day hike, Deseret Peak. Contact Bernard at 435-882-4427

or bernardrouse@msn.com.

Saturday Family hike, Mormon Pioneer National Historical Trail.

Contact Randy at 801-733-9367.

Saturday Day hike, Broads Fork Twin Peaks. Contact Mohamed at

801-466-9310.

Saturday Day hike, Wolverine Wildflower Cirque Hike. Contact

Julie at 801-572-9838.

Saturday - Day hike, Thoreau birthday hike and reading. Contact

Aaron at 801-467-3532 or ajonesmvp@msn.com.

Saturday Day hike, Bells Canyon to Meadow. Contact Cassie at

801-278-5153.

Saturday Service hike, trail maintenance, Mill B. Contact Chris

at 801-364-5729 or biltoftc@yahoo.com.

Sunday Day hike, Kessler Peak. Contact Jerry at 801-583-8047.

Sunday Dog hike, Ferguson Canyon. Contact Stephen at 801-261-5787.

Sunday Day hike, Neffs to Mill B. Contact Robert at 801-274-0250

or rcady@xmission.com.

Sunday Day hike, TBA. Contact Barb at 801-485-0132.

Tuesday Evening hike, TBA, Millcreek Canyon. Contact Jean at

801-633-5225 or jean@sco.com.

Tuesday Evening hike, TBA. Contact Holly at 801-272-5358.

Wednesday Evening hike, TBA, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Knick

at 801-272-2485.

July 17 Day hike, The Cottonwoods, TBA. Contact Norm at

801-266-3703.

July 17 Evening hike, TBA, Little Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Mark

at 801-842-1242 or markbloomenthal@yahoo.com.

BOATING

Utah State Parks

Current conditions as of Monday: Bear Lake: launch ramp open, 64 degrees; Deer Creek: open, 68 degrees (50 percent full); East Canyon: open, 67 degrees (full); Wide Hollow at Escalante: open, 65 degrees (full); Great Salt Lake Marina: open, 74 degrees; Gunlock: open, 74 degrees (full); Huntington: open, 70 degrees (full); Hyrum: open, 74 degrees (full); Jordanelle: open, 67 degrees (99 percent full); Millsite: open, 67 degrees (full); Otter Creek: open, 65 degrees (54 percent full); Palisade: open, 42 degrees (full); Piute: open, 66 degrees (58 percent full); Quail Creek: open, 80 degrees; Red Fleet: open, 69 degrees (full); Rockport: open, 71 degrees (full); Sand Hollow: open, 79 degrees; Scofield: open, 65 degrees; Starvation: open, 68 degrees (full); Steinaker: open, 69 degrees (full); Utah Lake: open, 76 degrees; Willard Bay: closed, 74 degrees (45 percent full); Yuba: open, 72 degrees; Strawberry: open, 65 degrees; Flaming Gorge: open, 65 degrees.

FITNESS

Salt Lake City Sports Complex

The complex is holding an exercise boot camp at Sunnyside Park. The five-week program will run July 21 to Aug. 22, with classes from 6 to 7 a.m., 7:05 to 8:05 a.m. and 8:10 to 9:10 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The cost is $150 for five weeks and 20 classes. Pre-register at the SLC Sports Complex front desk or pay at the first class. Contact Eric at 801-809-6665 for more information.

PING PONG

Dimple Dell Recreation Center

The center is holding its summer ping pong tournament July 19 at 10670 S. 1000 East, Sandy. Matches will begin at 10:15 a.m.; the fee covers a two-match guarantee and a T-shirt. Contact Lyndsey at 801-495-1480 ext. 7.

SOFTBALL

Clearfield City

The "Fire It Up!" softball tournament is Saturday at Steed Park, 300 N. 1000 West, Clearfield. Register by calling 801-525-2790 or at www. reconline.org. Cost is $180.

Redwood Recreation Center

Registration has begun for men's and coed fall softball, which begins the week of Aug. 26. Games will be played at the Redwood Recreation Center, 3100 S. Redwood Road, West Valley City; cost is $255 and includes seven games. The deadline to register is July 18. Visit www. recreation.slco.org/redwood or call 801-974-6923 for more information.

The Redwood Recreation Center is also registering for girls accelerated softball. The deadline to register is Aug. 22; games begin Sept. 8. The cost is $300 for eight games.

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