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MAC Dash seeking volunteers for Sept. 11 event
The MAC Dash Committee is seeking volunteers to help with the third annual MAC Dash sprint triathlon Sept. 11, at the Madras Aquatic Center.
The event also features a Mini MAC Dash and a duathlon - all of which need volunteers.
If interested in helping with the MAC Dash, visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F8MRV6B or e-mail jgemelas@gmail.com.
Firewood for sale, proceeds go to Madras football
The Madras High School football program is selling firewood and orders are now being accepted on a limited basis.
Prices vary from $125 to $200 per cord depending on weather the wood is split and delivered. For more information, contact Rick Wells at rwells@509j.net
MHS class of 1980 golf tournament slated Aug. 7
A four-person golf scramble will take place at Desert Peaks Golf Course Aug. 7 during the weekend of the Madras High School class of 1980 30-year reunion.
Entry fee is $20 per person and $20 for a power cart rental.
For more information, contact Cinda Ditmore-Arney at 541-297-8117.
Culver wrestlers seeking work to raise funds
The Culver wrestling program will hire out wrestlers to help fund its program.
Wrestlers are for hire for various odds and ends jobs and are not licensed contractors.
For more information or to hire a wrestler for various jobs, contact CHS head coach J.D. Alley at 541-948-3520.
Adult softball available this fall for area residents
Triple G Events is creating an adult slow-pitch softball league for ages 18- to 99-year-olds. Games will be played at Juniper Hills Park and men's and co-ed teams are forming now and must register by July 22.
For more information, call 541-233-8953.
Madras girls' soccer camp to be held July 29
The Jefferson County 4H and OSU Extension office have teamed with the Madras girls soccer program to offer youths aged seven and older a soccer camp July 29 at Friendship Park.
For more information, contact Kora Haugen or Katy Wunsch at 541-475-3808.
White Buff Open to benefit MHS football program
The second annual White Buffalo Open four-person golf tournament will take place Aug. 17 at Desert Peaks Golf Course.
Entry fee is $50 per player and includes golf cart, golf towel, barbecue lunch, gift bag and green fees. The tournament will feature Oregon Duck fans against Oregon State Beaver fans. In addition, golfers can take aim at a $10,000 hole-in-one and a $5,000 putting contest.
Proceeds benefit the Madras High School football program. For more information, contact Rick Wells at rwells@509j.net.
MAC Dash swim course training held this Saturday
The second week of an eight-week MAC Dash sprint triathlon training program will cover the swim course at the Madras Aquatic Center Saturday.
Bob Bruce will provide swim instruction from 8-9 a.m. Bruce is a swim coach at Juniper Swim and Fitness Center in Bend. He is a Level 5 coach (of five levels) certified by the American Swimming Coaches Association and has over 36 years of experience coaching novice, age-group, high school, college and master's swimmers.