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RUNNING

• 38th Rhody Run 10K and 5K, 9 a.m. Saturday, May 21, starting and finishing at Florence Events Center. Preregistration deadline May 17. Entry forms available at Coastal Fitness, Sue Gilday Insurance Agency, State Farm, Roby's Furniture, First Community Credit Union and Florence Chamber of Commerce. Register online at www.eclecticedgeracing.com. Information: Eric Tanikawa, 541-997-3518.

BOOSTER CLUBS

• Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club meets last Monday of the month, Siuslaw High School library. Next meeting 6:30 p.m. April 25. SABC supports middle school and high school sports teams.
• Mapleton Booster Club meets third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Siuslaw Bank in Mapleton. Information: Krystal Wolford, 541-268-6951.

BOWLING

• League play underway at Holiday Bowl, 1710 27th Street and Highway 101, Florence. Information: 541-997-3332.

BRIDGE

• Florence Duplicate Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 19th and Tamarack. Nonsmoking. ACBL sanctioned, master points awarded. Open to all. Information: John Weatherwax, 541-997-2677.

CHESS

• Florence Chess Club. Information: Steve Avery, 541-902-8991.

FUNDRAISERS

• Ian Foster Scholarship Fund supports scholarships for Siuslaw High School athletes. Send checks to the Ian Foster Fund, PO Box 1972, Florence, Or 97439.

GOLF

• Ocean Dunes Men's Golf Association, Ocean Dunes Golf Links. Information: Ocean Dunes Golf Links pro shop, 541-997-3232.
• 19th annual Fore Kids Golf Classic, fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Lane County, Saturday, June 4, Ocean Dunes Golf Links. Registration 8:30 a.m., shotgun start 10 a.m. Entry $89, includes cart, awards-ceremony barbecue and silent auction. Information: 541-902-0304.
• Ocean Dunes Women's Golf Association, Ocean Dunes Golf Links. Meets at 8 a.m., first Tuesday of the month. Information: Ocean Dunes Golf Links pro shop, 541-997-3232.

MOTORCYCLING

• Retreads Motorcycle Club, Florence Chapter, meets the second Saturday of the month, 9 a.m., Kathleen and Nina's Pie and Specialty Restaurant, 3611 US-101, Florence. Information: Bill Trapp, 541-997-5063.

SHOOTING

• Siuslaw Rod and Gun Club meets third Thursday of even-numbered months, 7 p.m., 87227 Munsel Lake Road, Florence. Information: Jerry Harpole, 541-935-5224 or 541-902-7708. Website: siuslawgunclub.com.

SOFTBALL

• Florence Adult Softball League registration for 2016 summer season is underway. Forms available online at http://florenceadultsoftballleague.atomicleagues.com/registration. Information: Sean Campbell, 541-999-7269, or email Florencesoftballleague@gmail.com.

WALKING

• Yachats Coastal Gems Volkssports Club holds monthly AVA-sanctioned 10K and 5K walks. Florence-area walks scheduled for May 31 and Sept. 6. Information: Maryann Brown, 541-961-4279, or Sally Ross, 541-547-3949.