Here is a summary of coming public sporting events and recreational activities in the Mountain West. If you have an item of public interest, contact the Deseret News sports department at 237-2161 or mail information to Sports Recreation Editor, 30 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84110.
RunningTaken from The Utah Runner and Cyclist guide, P.O. Box 8344, Salt Lake City, UT 84108.
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 5K FUN RUN AND DINO DASH. May 10, a Utah Grand Prix Race. President's Circle, University of Utah. 8:30 a.m. $12 pre-reg, $15 race day. $1 kids. 581-6928.
ANNUAL EVANSTON 25K TRIATHLON. May 10, run 5K, bike 12.2 miles, swim 500 yards, 10 a.m. 275 Sandle Rd., Evanston, WY. (307) 789-1770. Awards in all categories. $15. Register by May 7.
GOLDEN SPIKE CLEAN AIR CHALLENGE. May 10, half marathon and 10K. 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m.. A Utah Grand Prix participation race. $14 pre-reg to May 2, $16 after. Starts at Brigham City Court House. Clark Anderson 723-1689.
ANNUAL ANTELOPE ISLAND MARATHON. May 10, 8 a.m. on improved gravel road, limited to first 200 runners. $35 pre-reg before May 1. Starts on Antelope Island beach. 394-1689.
SLC RACE FOR THE CURE. May 10, includes 5K events and 1 mile walk to support breast cancer research, education, treatment and screening. 299-2960.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 5K. May 16 at Sugarhouse Park, 6 p.m.. $13 pre-reg. $15 day of race. Proceeds go to provide housing for families in need. 262-3751.
BOUNTIFUL PERFECT TRIATHLONG #2. May 17 at 8 a.m. at the Bountiful Bubble. $22 pre-reg, $25 after. Many divisions and categories. 467-4203.
HILL AFB TURTLE TROTTERS "AROUND THE BASE." 10.7 mile run beginning at 8 a.m.. $10 pre-reg by May 5, $12 after. 777-4617.
SPRING RUN OFF. Includes food and T-shirt. Start 9 a.m. Liberty Park on May 18. 487-1670.
TRIATHLON. The South County Triathlon #1 will be May 26 at South Valley Pool in Riverton, 1125 W. 12765 South. Heavyweight, novice, Mt. Bike, family, non-swimming water walkers, teams and age divisions. 5K run, 10-mile bike, 250-meter swim. 467-4203.
SOUTH COUNTY. The South County 3-mile run will be May 26. Start at the South Valley Pool in Riverton, 1125 W. 12765 South. 467-4203.
SALT LAKE CLASSIC. The 20th Salt Lake Classic 10K and 5K run/walk will be held May 31. 5K walk starts 7:20 a.m. and 10K at 8:40 a.m. Races start at the Gallivan Utah Center. 972-7828.
WILD ROSE. The Wild Rose Mountain Bike Hill Climb, Biathlon and Foot Race will be May 31. Start time 7 a.m. 2,500 foot vertical in 7.5 miles, 5K run. All age classes. 467-4203.
Tennis
LESSONS. Farmington is offering youth tennis for people starting at age 5. Call for registration times. $20 per participant.
Baseball
THE UTAH BASEBALL ACADEMY is accepting sign ups for its annual Super League. The league does not conflict with play in traditional leagues on dates that fit your schedule. 14 & under, 12 & under, 10 & under. 561-1700.
Basketball
LEAGUE. Salt Lake County Parks and Rec is taking applications for 1997 summer basketball leagues. Play begins June 9. Cost $240 to $650 per team. 468-2560.
Cycling
MOAB BIKE PATROL. The Moab bike patrol is implementing its trail marking and maintenance program for 1997. The project is open to anybody who wants to help, generally on the second Saturday of each month to maintain some of the world's great bike trails and promote the sport. Grand County Search and Rescue has reported fewer rescue incidents as a result of past trail marking and maintenance projects. Dates are as follows: May 10 Flat Pass; June 14 Gemini Bridges; July and August TBA, possibly Kokopelli's Trail; Sept. 13 Amasa Back; Oct. 11 Porcupine Ruin; Nov. 8 Pritchett/Back of Behind; Dec. 13 Poison Spider. Contact Moab Bike Patrol 259-3932 or Moab BLM office 259-6111.
BICYCLE TOURING. The Bonnevile Bicycle Touring Club sponsors a group of riding tours. Call the hotline for info. 534-4451. May 17 American Investment Bank Century.
RIDES. The Little Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf rides will be June 7 and 8. Little Red Riding Hood is June 7 and is the only all-women metric century ride. Big Bad Wolf ride June 8 is an all-men ride. Start 8 a.m. at Wellsville City Park near Logan. 72.2 miles. 467-6330, 534-4451 or 466-3971.
Softball
LEAGUE. Salt Lake County Parks and Rec is taking applications for the 1997 Summer Softball League. Openings in men's and co-ed play. 468-2560.
TOURNAMENT. Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation is taking applications for the 1997 Universal Athletic Alpine Men's Fastpitch and Slowpitch Tournament. Will run over Memorial Day weekend. 468-2560.
Soccer
League. Salt Lake County Parks and Rec is taking applications for the 1997 summer adult men's soccer leagues. Competitive and Recreational leagues. Cost is $775 per team. Start June 9. 468-2560.
Volleyball
OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL. Registrations are now being accepted for the Mixed Mayhem volleyball tournament. The tournament will be held May 10th at Sugarhouse Park (southeast corner). Grass & coed. Preregistration $15, day of registration $20 - $5 discount for UOVA members. 538-2062.
Swimming
INSTRUCTORS. Farmington City Recreation is looking for Swim Lesson Instruction. Instructions must possess a Red Cross W.S.I. Certification and must be available in the morning, Monday through Thursday starting the week of June 16. Lessons will run until the end of August. Swim instructors pay is contingent upon experience. 451-0953.
Other events
Associated Wheels of Utah, meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Round Table Pizza on 54th South and Redwood Road to plan the Annual Charity Car Show. Proceeds go to help individuals with mental retardation. All are invited to attend, club member or not. 364-5060.
BOWLING. Salt Lake County Parks & Rec. is offering a 6-week bowling program for youth ages 6-12 at Fairmont Bowl beginning May 10th. Cost is $30 which includes lane fees, shoe rental, instructions and practice time. 538-2062.
CHILD CARE PROGRAM. Salt Lake Country Parks and Rec. is offering a fun child care package at Peruvian Park Elementary School. 576-6519.
HOCKEY. Western Inline Hockey Association starting a league to play every Saturday, ages 16 and up. 825-9312.
SL County Rec is looking for players for check and non-check leagues for Sunday nights. 468-2560.
JR. RACQUETBALL. Drop in leagues are scheduled at Alta Canyon Sports form 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
LECTURE SERIES. Terra Firma, a U of U student group sponsors a weekly lecture series on Utah environmental issues, each Wednesday at noon in 202 of Orson Spencer Hall.
RACQUETBALL. Cottonwood Heights adult league. Evenings Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $10 for club members, $25 for non-members. Starts every 6 weeks. 943-9673.
SHOOTING. The Salt Lake Practical Shooting Association will hold monthly matches and practice sessions. Monthly matches will be held at 9 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Hendricksen PMAA range at the East Canyon exit of I-80 in Parleys Canyon. Call 580-7836 or 942-8573.
SIGN LANGUAGE. Farmington is offering ASL classes on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. beginning April 9 for 10 weeks. Registration is $30 or $50 per couple. 451-0953.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING. Salt Lake County Parks and Rec. is sponsoring three teen strength and conditioning camps in July and August. Each camp is $100. 253-4404.
WEIGHT TRAINING. Alta Canyon Sports is offering Teen Weight Training Workouts Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 p.m., and on Saturday 10-11 a.m. Coaching provided. Fee is $1.50 for area residents, $2.50 for others. 942-2582. . . . They also are sponsoring a weight resistance and circuit training class that targets all four components of fitness: strength muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility.
UMPIRES NEEDED for summer baseball through Utah State Umpires Association. Good part time work. Call Mike Rosnhan 966-0481 or Bob Holloway 571-4664. Application taken through end of July.
DUTCH OVEN. High Country Sports will hold workshop "Dutch Oven Cooking Jamboree and Taste Test." How to make most out of Dutch oven cooking. Will be May 17 from noon to 3 p.m. at 615 E. State Road in American Fork.