Out & About, May 28

Whitewater rafting

Join Outdoor Recreation for a whitewater rafting trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River June 12. You’ll travel to the east side of the mountains for a hot day in the sun. The group will put in near Leavenworth, then paddle through exciting class III rapids. Cost of the trip is $60; gear, instruction and transportation are included. Minimum age: 14 years old. No rafting experience is necessary. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at 7 a.m. Preregistration is required. Call 967-6263, or stop by the NAC, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Triple Threat Triathlon Series

The JBLM Lewis FMWR Sports Branch presents the 17th Annual Triple Threat Triathlon Series. Open to the general public, the three races are June 19, July 17 and Aug. 21. Each event starts at 9 a.m. at JBLM Lewis North’s Shoreline Park with a half-mile swim on American Lake followed by a 15-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run. Sign up early – participation is limited to 300 per race. Register as an individual or a relay team. Registration forms are available at JBLM Lewis Sports and Fitness Centers or at JBLMMWR.com. For more information on the course, categories, awards and entry fees, visit the website or call 967-2604.

For the June 19 race, early registration deadline is June 9; late registration deadline is June 16. For the July 17 race, registration deadline is July 7; late registration deadline is July 14. For the Aug. 21 race, registration deadline is Aug. 11; late registration deadline is Aug. 18.

Entry fee for active military, military family members and military retirees is $10; DOD civilian employees are $25; other civilians are $50. Add $10 to these for late registration.

The Prairie Stampede 5K

The Yelm Rotary is sponsoring the Prairie Stampede 5K June 19. The race starts at 10 a.m. in the Yelm Middle School parking lot, 402 West Yelm Ave. Registration and packet pick-up begins at 8:15 a.m. Day-of-race registration will close at 9 a.m. The course starts and finishes in the parking lot at the school.

Early registration is $20; $25 on race day. You can register now. Online registration is available at the website www.yelmrotary.com.T-shirts are included for early entries only. Additional race T-shirts might be available for purchase on race day.

The overall male and female winners of the Open Division as well as the Master’s Division will receive cash prizes. The top three male and female runners in each age group will receive awards.

Open division — 39 and younger

Master’s division — 40 and older

Age groups — 0 to 18, 19 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 and older.

Bella Donna kayaking

Lady paddlers of all levels will love Outdoor Recreation’s Bella Donna (ladies only) sea kayak trip to Ketron Island, June 5. Start at Solo Point and circumnavigate Ketron Island for a few enjoyable hours. Experience the beauty and tranquility of this local treasure while learning or perfecting your paddle technique. Minimum age: 12. Cost of the trip is $40 — gear, guide, transportation and instruction are provided. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at 9:30 a.m.

Preregistration is required. Call 967-6263, or stop by the NAC, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Twin Falls hike

Join Outdoor Recreation for a 4-mile round-trip hike through the lush forests of Twin Falls State Park Sunday. This hike is great for waterfall lovers. The highlights are two waterfall-viewing platforms. The upper viewing area is a bridge spanning the South Fork Snoqualmie River offering great views of the pretty stair-step Upper Twin Falls. Then you hike down the trail to check out the awesome views of the 150-foot cascade of the Lower Twin Falls. Be sure to bring your camera, lunch and plenty of water for the trail. Cost of the trip is $20. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at 9:30 a.m.

Preregistration is required. Call 967-6263, or stop by the NAC, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

UFC Fight 114

If you like mixed martial arts, combatives or just enjoy watching a good fight, come out Saturday to watch UFC Fight 114 at Cascade Community Center (JBLM Lewis Main). Doors open at 6 p.m., and fights start at 7. Order a cold beverage and watch the undercard fights before the big matchup. For more information, call 964-0331.

Hunter safety education course

It’s time now to prepare for the fall hunting season. Learn safe handling of hunting equipment, the importance of wildlife management and much more during the hunting safety education course, June 14 to 19, at the Northwest Adventure Center. This course is mandatory to hunt in the state of Washington. Class runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and 8 a.m. Saturday. Cost of the course is $10. Preregistration is required. Call 967-6263, or stop by the NAC, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Ladies-only golf

Outdoor Recreation is hosting a ladies-only golf scramble June 19 at Eagles Pride Golf Course on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This will be a beautiful day of camaraderie as you play a leisurely 18-hole, four-person golf scramble.

This event is designed for all levels of skills, handicaps and abilities. A brief instruction clinic will be given at the start of the round. After working up an appetite, adjourn for lunch in the clubhouse and revel in your scores. Meet at the Eagles Pride Golf Course at 9:30 a.m.

Cost of the event is $35. Bring money for optional lunch and beverages afterward.

Army Strong Fitness Exposition

The Seattle Army Recruiting Battalion is sponsoring the Army Strong Fitness Exposition in conjunction with Lakewood SummerFest at Fort Steilacoom Park June 25 to 27. Come out to the park June 26 for fitness-related events and appearances by the Army’s sports partners: the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle SeaGals and Seattle Storm.

June 27 will be the Army Strong 5K Challenge Run/Walk at the park. The event is free to the public. Sign-up for the event at http://www.lewis.army.mil/dpca/sports/army_strong_fitness_expo_race.asp.

The recruiting battalion’s goal is to continue to promote health, wellness and active lifestyles to assist the community in combating obesity, childhood diabetes, high-blood pressure and other health-related risks associated with poor fitness levels.

Single-track mountain biking

If you want to get started with the exciting sport of mountain biking, then sign up with Oudoor Recreation for the introduction to single track mountain biking Saturday. This is a day of instruction designed for beginners looking to try something new. Spend the day learning the basics involved in mountain biking, while getting plenty of time to work on your newfound skills. Cost of the trip is $25, including the bike, helmet, gloves and transportation. The location will be determined based on conditions. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at 9:30 a.m. Preregistration is required. Call 967-6263, or stop by the NAC, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

U.S. Army Night at Safeco Field

Join the Mariners for a special event honoring the United States Army community as they celebrate the 235th birthday of our country’s senior military branch. Watch the Seattle Mariners take on the Cincinnati Reds June 18 at Safeco Field. Special events include a ceremonial first pitch at 7:10 p.m., National Anthem performed by the 56th Army Band, U.S. Army Color Guard’s presentation of the colors, recruiters and information tables and in-game video recognition.

Discounted ticket prices are available for all Army personnel, civilian support, retired veterans, their families and friends. Reserved seats reduced to $15 and field-level seats reduced to $29 each. Call Leisure Travel Services at 967-3085 to order tickets.

Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park announced last week that the following park facilities and roads are scheduled to open to the public today:

Cougar Rock Campground, Cougar Rock Picnic Area and Ohanapecosh Campground open at noon. Ohanapecosh Visitor Center opens at 10 a.m. (weekends only until June 12). Longmire Wilderness Information Center opens at 7:30 a.m. daily. White River Wilderness Information Center opens at 7 a.m. (Friday and Saturday), 7:30 a.m. (Sunday through Thursday). Stevens Canyon Road will open at 8 a.m.