OUTPOST.Byline: Daily News Bass class: For the fifth year running, College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. in Valencia is offering its popular class "Introduction to Bass Fishing in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, ." The 12-hour course begins Tuesday and will run the following three Tuesdays, from 6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Professional bass angler Ron Cervenka, regional director of Western Outdoor News bass tournaments, will instruct the class. Topics include seasonal and behavioral patterns, equipment selection, electronics, conservation and basic fishing techniques Introduction Fishing is probably oldest and one of the important activity of humankind. Ancient remains of spears, hooks and fishnet have been found in ruins of the Stone Age. , complemented by bait demonstrations at the campus pool. The fee is $55; seating is limited. To reserve a spot, call the college's community services department at (805) 259-7800, ext. 304. Fishing derby Fishing Derby is an Atari 2600 video game created by Activision programmer David Crane based on the sport of fishing. In Fishing Derby, two fishermen sit on opposite docks over a lake filled with fish (and a shark that passes through). : The 13th annual Adult Fishing Derby will be held Saturday - rain or shine - from 7 a.m to 11 a.m. at Apollo County Park, 4555 W. Ave. G, Lancaster. Anglers 16 and older with a valid fishing license are eligible. Cash prizes will be awarded to those who land the six heaviest trout. Advance tickets are $15 until 3 p.m. Friday; tickets purchased on derby day the day of the annual race for the Derby stakes, - Wednesday of the week before Whitsuntide. See also: Derby are $20, with registration to begin when the park's gates open at 6 a.m. The park will be closed until the day of the contest. Half of the entry fees will make up the cash awards; proceeds will go toward stocking trout for the park's free Youth Fishing Derby, slated for May 4. For advance ticket locations or more information, call the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation at (805) 259-1750. Sailing lessons: The Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks is offering classes in sailing through its Pacific Aquatics Section. The course, which begins Saturday and continues through April 27, will be taught in Marina del Rey by an instructor certified by the Red Cross-United States Sailing Association. It is divided into two parts, each with a fee of $60. The cost to take both classes is $100. Advance registration is required. For information, call the Aquatics Office at (213) 765-5392 or 765-5391. Thirsty bighorns: The Society for the Conservation of Bighorn Sheep Bighorn sheep a tall (up to 3 ft), heavy (up to 300 lb body weight) wild sheep that lives in inaccessible mountain country where it exercises its principal achievement of prodigious leaping and climbing. Called also Ovis canadensis. Several regional varieties, e.g. O. c. and the Department of Fish and Game are seeking 60 volunteers to take part in a March 16 project to aid bighorns in the Old Woman Mountains The Old Woman Mountains are located south of the town of Essex, California, and north of Danby Dry Lake. The range reaches an elevation of 3720 feet at the northeastern end (Mercury Mountain), and lies in San Bernardino County in the Mojave Desert. , some 80 miles east of Twentynine Palms. Two remote water tanks that capture rain runoff for the sheep are in need of repair. Volunteers should be physically fit and able to hike two miles into the mountains. Interested parties should contact society president Dick Conti Conti (kôNtē`), cadet branch of the French royal house of Bourbon. Although the title of prince of Conti was created in the 16th cent. at (213) 256-0463. Running events: The Azalea azalea (əzāl`yə) [Gr.,=dry], any species of the genus Rhododendron, North American and Asian shrubs of the family Ericaceae (heath family) that are distinguished by the usually deciduous leaves. 5K and 10K Run and 5K Walk takes place Saturday at Hollydale Park in South Gate. The 5K is at 8 a.m., 10K at 8:30. For details, call Oscar or Trina Rosales at (714) 841-5417. The Los Angeles Marathon The Los Angeles Marathon is an annual marathon held in Los Angeles, California since 1986. It was inspired by the success of the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles. The race starts at about 8:15AM and runs through Downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown, the Crenshaw district, and is Sunday at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call (310) 444-5544. California World Cup: The World Cup snowboarding circuit will stop next month at Lake Tahoe. Boreal bo·re·al adj. 1. Of or relating to the north; northern. 2. Of or concerning the north wind. 3. Boreal Ski Area will host slalom and half-pipe competitions March 8-9, while a giant slalom event will be held March 10 at Alpine Meadows. It will be the first chance for American fans to see the successful U.S. team on its home turf this season. The squad came away with half of the medals awarded in January at the inaugural World Snowboard Championships in Lienz, Austria, where half-pipe specialist Annemarie Uliasz of Huntington Beach earned a silver medal. The circuit will come to a close March 14-17 at Oregon's Mount Bachelor. Ski report: Bear Mountain - 16 to 20 inches new powder, 20- to 46-inch base, 31 trails, seven lifts, 88 percent; Mt. Baldy baldy, baldy-faced said of cattle to mean a white face and usually indicating a Hereford influence in the animal's breeding. - 18 inches new powder, 18-inch base, three lifts; Snow Summit - 6 to 8 inches new powder, 14- to 36-inch base, 11 lifts; Snow Valley - 12 to 18 inches new powder, 14- to 36-inch base, six lifts; Alpine Meadows - 2 to 3 inches new packed powder, 108- to 192-inch base, 100 trails, 11 lifts, 100 percent open; Bear Valley - 5 inches new powder, 72- to 114-inch base, seven lifts, 100 percent open; Heavenly - 22 to 32 inches new packed powder, 84- to 144-inch base, 79 trails, 23 lifts, 100 percent open; Kirkwood - 6 inches new powder, 144- to 228-inch base, 63 trails, 11 lifts, 100 percent open; Mammoth Mountain - 1 inch new powder, 108- to 168-inch base, 150 trails, 24 lifts, 100 percent open; Squaw Valley - 3 to 6 inches new powder, 102- to 210-inch base, 23 lifts, 100 percent open. |
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