Boating

Coast Guard Auxiliary

Ongoing

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Des Moines Flotilla No. 32 regularly offers Boating Safety and Seamanship courses at Mount Rainier High School.

They cover the full range of boating safety subjects, including federal requirements, basic piloting, marlin spike, seamanship and boat handling.

The instruction is free, although there is a nominal fee for the student text and work books.

Mount Rainier is located at 22450 19th Ave. So. in Des Moines.

For further information regarding this and other Coast Guard Auxiliary public education services, contact flotilla public education officer Howard Yarborough at (253) 939-3074.

Power Squadron

Ongoing

The United States Power Squadrons have a toll free number for anyone interested in locating a boating course near them at 1-888-FOR-USPS or 1-888-367-8777. They also offer an internet home page at http://www.usps.org.

The squadron has been teaching safe boating courses since 1914. They are taught by experienced volunteer instructors who are commended by state and national agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard. Many insurance agencies recognize this course for personal and boat discounts.

Fishing

Walleye Club

Monthly

The Western Washington Walleye Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. behind and below the Green Acres Learning Center located at 1826 So. 240th St. in Des Moines just past Highline Community College. There is a large lighted parking area.

Guests are welcome. Each meeting includes lots of fish stories, some refreshments and a very special program. A group outing is also usually held every other month, including potlucks.

If you are interested in fishing for walleye and other warm water species, some good friendships and fun, the club would enjoy seeing you at its meetings.

For information, call (253) 852-3296 or (206) 243-8058, or visit the club web site at http://www.prostar.com/web/walleye. The e-mail address is sports@foxinternet.net and the mailing address is P.O. Box 4204, Kent, WA 98032.

Bass Club

Monthly

The Bass Club meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at The Reel Thing store located at 30819 Pacific Highway So. in Federal Way.

Baseball

Blackhawk Mountain

Ongoing

Blackhawk Mountain Baseball of Highline continues to offer coaching clinics, baseball camps, one-on-one instruction, team practices and parent/child camps.

Former professional minor league players Steve Goucher and Troy Rusk serve as instructors.

Call (206) 244-3062 for more information. A scholarship fund is available and donations are accepted, including through 20 percent of regular fees.