• Relay For Life: This 24-hour run/walk relay fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is July 9 and 10 at the Elks Unocal Event Center. A $10 registration/commitment fee is required for each participant, due upon registration. Any donations taken through individual, team, or online fundraising will also be accepted. To sign up as a participant or volunteer, visit relayforlife.org. For more information, e-mail Debbie Jeffers at deb.jeffers@cancer.org, Tony Gonzales at tgonzales@101marketing.biz, or call 714-4993.
• Memorial Golf Tournament: A benefit tourney for Senior Airman Daniel Johnson takes place at the Santa Maria Country Club on July 11. The cost is $150 per person, which includes the green fee, cart, lunch and drinks on the course, and an awards dinner. Proceeds will be donated to the Big Brother Big Sister program. Registration forms are available at golf courses in Santa Maria, Nipomo, and Lompoc. For more information, call Justin Burton at 598-6435, Kristen Johnson at 264-5222, or e-mail krislayne@yahoo.com.
•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.
• Free Swim Days: Free swimming at Paul Nelson Aquatic Center in Santa Maria is 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.
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 30 – Jul 7, 2011.