Northwest Notes July 14, 2011

Rathdrum Days run/walk

set for Saturday

RATHDRUM - The annual Rathdrum Days 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday at 8 a.m.

The race begins and ends on the east side of Lakeland High. The course is part road and part trail. Entry forms can be found in the Race Rag.

Proceeds go to the Timberlake High cross country program.

Information: Shawn Lawler, 660-0924

Mathews gets silver

in hammer throw

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Hayden Lake resident and Coeur d'Alene High throws coach George Mathews won his second medal at the World Masters Athletics Championships being held at Sacramento State on Tuesday.

Mathews threw the 5-kilo hammer 151 feet, 9 inches for second place in the men's age 65-69 group.

Skateboarding

event set Sunday

POST FALLS - Post Falls Parks and Recreation will host the fifth annual amateur skateboarding competition Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Post Falls Millennium Skate Park.

Practice will begin at 10 a.m. Cost is $12 per skater and all skill levels from ages 5 and up are invited.

Pre-registration is required at the Post Falls Parks and Recreation Office.

Information: 773-0539