• Wine Country Bike Trek: This fundraiser for People Helping People lets riders sign up for three-day rides through the Santa Ynez Valley (June 24 through 26) or a one-day ride on June 25. Meals and wine will be provided, along with musical entertainment. For a three-day ride, a minimum of $350 in paid pledges is required for adults, and $175 for children 14 and younger. Adults must collect pledges totaling $100, or $50 for children, for a one-day ride. For more information, visit winecountrybiketrek.com.
• Santa Maria Valley Youth Soccer: Late registration will be held June 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Minami Community Center, 600 W. Enos Dr. in Santa Maria. Cost is $90 for a single player, $80 for a second player, and $70 for three or more players. The season runs Sept. 10 to Nov. 12. For more information, visit santamariasoccer.com, e-mail info@santamariasoccer.com, or call 925-3304.
• Model Railroad Day: The San Luis Obispo Model Railroad Association (SLOMRA) will be displaying a wide variety of operating model trains on June 25 at the Santa Maria Library. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the library’s Shepard Hall and includes a “Train Treasure” yard sale and a swap meet featuring model railroad items. For more information, call Dennis Pearson at 709-8050 or visit slomra.org.
• Free Swim Days: Free swimming at Paul Nelson Aquatic Center in Santa Maria is June 26, July 24, and Aug. 28. Times are available from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. It’s for all ages, but children 5 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 925-0951, Ext. 260.
•AHC Basketball Camp: Summer basketball camp at Allan Hancock College runs July 11 to 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for grades 7 to 12 and July 18 to 21 from 9 a.m. to noon for grades 2 through 6. The cost for the July 11 to 14 camp is $120, and the July 18 to 21 camp costs $95. For more information and to register, visit athletics.hancockcollege.edu or call the athletic department at 922-6966, Ext. 3227.
• La Purisima Mission Kids Outdoor Camp: Children ages 8 to 10 will enjoy three days of ranger-led hikes, nature crafting, and playing outdoor games at La Purisima Mission State Park July 12 through 14. The camp will be held from 10 a.m. to noon daily. Registration is ongoing, but space is limited. The cost is $30 per camper. To register, call Ann Boggess at 735-3712 or e-mail aboggess@parks.ca.gov.
Sports Shorts is compiled by Staff Writer Jeremy Thomas. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Jun 23-30, 2011.