Frontier is hosting a summer basketball youth skills clinic on Sunday at Goodnow Gymnasium in South Deerfield.
The clinic will be led by current college and high school players, including former Redhawk Peter Carey who is now playing at Syracuse. The cost is $25 per person, with the first session for those in grades 3-5 running from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and the second session for those in grades 6-8 running from 1-3:30 p.m.
The clinic is open to both boys and girls. Athletes should bring sneakers, water and basketball attire. Day of registration for the first session begins at 9:30 a.m. while registration for the second session gets going at 12:30 p.m. To register in advance email Frontier boys basketball coach Josh Morse at varsitycoach@redhawksbasketball.com.
Greenfield field hockey car wash
The Greenfield field hockey team will hold its annual car wash on Saturday, Aug. 26.
The car wash will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Sunoco Station on the corner of Federal and Silver Street in Greenfield.
Dinner on the Bridge
Want to have dinner on the Iron Bridge this summer? The Mohawk Trail Athletic Department is giving you the opportunity to do that.
The Mohawk Trail Athletic Association is taking over the Dinner on the Bridge fundraiser from the Shelburne Falls Business Association, with the event taking place on Aug. 20 on the Iron Bridge. Seating begins at 4:30 p.m.
The cost is $100, with all proceeds going to support Mohawk Trail athletics. There will be a cash bar. The meal will be provided by Bash Catering and served by Mohawk Trail student athletes.
For more information contact the Mohawk Trail Athletic Association (mohawkathleticassociation@gmail.com).
Elks League
The Greenfield Elks League at the Country Club of Greenfield held a closest to the pin contest on Wednesday, with Allen Ball winning on No. 2 with a shot 15 feet, two inches away.
Luigi Pederzini won it on No. 5 (4-9).
Sign-ups are ongoing for the Packard Heights Mini-Triathlon, which returns to Orange on Aug. 27.
The triathlon is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at the main beach on Packard Pond. Teams of one to three members may enter, though the number of teams will be limited.
The race features a 1.5 mile kayak on the lake, two laps (4.2 miles) of biking around the lake and a one lap run (2.1 miles) around the lake.
The entry fee is $30. There will be a mini-mini triathlon for children of racers or association members following the main race. Net proceeds will go to the preservation of Packard Heights. Applications can be picked up at the Athol Area YMCA or from any association member. Awards will follow the race.
For more information, call Pennie Smith at 978-575-8003 or Joann Deacon at 978-407-1298.