SPORTS SHORTS

YOUTH BASKETBALL

The Boys and Girls Club of Lampasas has scheduled basketball registrations from Nov. 5 to Nov. 30.

Anyone interested in participating can stop by the Boys and Girls Club office from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call Terri Been, Cindy Harris or Delores Linton at 564-1669.

TRAIL RIDE

A Saddle Up trail ride benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is scheduled for Nov. 10 at the Divided by 3 West Ranch in Kempner.

The ride will start at the Divided by 3 West and encompass 10 total miles, circling through the Hoffpauir Ranch. Participants and attendees will help raise funds for the organization which helps children with diseases such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell anemia.

If interested in participating or making a contribution, call Tracie Chaney at 254-290-7448.

RUNNING

San Saba County 4-H Club's Pecan Bottom Run is scheduled for Nov. 10.

Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m. Runners and walkers can choose between distances of three miles, five kilometers and 10 kilometers.

The cost is $15 by Nov. 5 and $20 on race day. Call 325-372- 5416 to sign up.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center has scheduled its 24th annual golf tournament for Saturday at Delaware Springs Golf Course in Burnet.

The four-person scramble is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. An awards ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. along with a fajita dinner and live auction. For more information, call 830-693-3656.

RODEO

The Texas Amateur Rodeo Association has scheduled its third annual Thankgiving Celebration for Nov. 17 at Spirit Reigns Arena in Liberty Hill.

Books open at 9 a.m., and events start at 10 a.m. Negative Coggins is required. The price is $6 for TARA members and $9 for non-members. Practice runs are $2 for members and $4 for non-members or one donation of a toy or book.

Events include cloverleaf barrels, Pony Express relay, pole bending, flag racing and a cowhide race. Turkey legs, hot dogs and caramel apples will be for sale. For more information, call 868-0033.