Youth basketball registration has begun for Montague residents; non-residents may register beginning Nov. 5.  The program includes Start Smart Instructional Basketball for children in grades kindergarten through second, Boys & Girls 3/4 Junior and 5/6 Grade Travel Teams. Fees vary. Practice days and times are to be determined. Coaches are needed, training provided.

Annual Sawmill River 10k Run: Registration has begun for this great New Year’s tradition. The Sawmill Run will be Jan. 1, 2019 in Montague Center Village with a 10 a.m. start. Register online: www.runreg.com or www.montague.net. Entry fees: $30 (paid before Dec. 31 at noon), $35 (paid after that date). Divisions include Youth (18 years and under), Open (19 through 39 years), Master (40 through 49 years), Senior (50 through 59 years), Senior + (60 years and older). Proceeds benefit the Sponsor-A-Child Scholarship Program.

Youth Basketball Clinics: Girls and boys in Grades 3 through 6, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sheffield Elementary School gym. Girls Clinic, Tuesday, Nov. 13. Boys Clinic, Wednesday, Nov. 14. Montague residents $20 per player; non-residents $25 per player. 15 player limit/10 players minimum for each clinic. The clinics are not “try-outs”and do not guarantee placement on any team.

Winter Programs Brochure is available. Visit: www.montague.net. Montague Parks & Recreation Department, 56 First St., Turners Falls MA 01376. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 413-863-3216. “Like” us on Facebook. Credit cards accepted.