Local Calendar

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

Pawcatuck Little League - Next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m., the league complex.

BASKETBALL

Ledyard Youth Basketball League - Tryouts for girls in grades 5-8 who are interested in playing in the new Power PAC Conference, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 10 and 13 at the Gales Ferry School. Contact: Stephen.m.chesnut@pfizer.com (grades 5-6) or thpaul@styron.com (grades 7-8).

Connecticut Storm fall basketball registration - Register at http://www.ctstorm.com/fallleague.htm through Sunday, Sept. 17. Fees are $130 to play on a team, $100 for the skills clinic only and $750 to enter a team. Contact, Larry Miller (860) 859-2202.

GOLF

The eighth annual Bill Jerome Mad Dog Memorial golf tournament - Friday, Sept. 14 at River Ridge Golf Course in Griswold, beginning at 9 a.m. Cost is $110. Contact, Tim or Jen Jerome at (860) 437-7465 or (860) 235-5009.

2nd Annual "Last Chance" golf tournament - Monday, Sept. 17, Stonington Country Club, benefits Special Olympics Connecticut. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start to follow at 1 p.m. Dinner buffet and auction at 5 p.m. Contact: Marc Mercadante at (860) 887-1555 or marcm@soct.org for information on registration or sponsorship.

ROAD RACING

25th Annual Harry "O" Fun Run - Sunday, Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m., Mohegan Park Center. For ages 6-14 (race is approximately .8 miles). Contact: Norwich Rec Department, (860) 823-3791.

35th Annual Jack O'Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race - Sunday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Camp Harkness (includes 5K, 10K, 1-mile family fun run, walk and roll races). Fees: $20 per runner, $35 per family of four in advance ($25 and $40 on race day). Visit www.thearcnlc.org/strides.htm.

Joe Lonardelli Age Group Cross Country Championship - Monday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m., Mohegan Park Center. Divisions: Ages 13-14 (1.6 miles), 11-12 (1.6), 9-10 (.8), 6-8 (.8). Contact: Norwich Rec Department, (860) 823-3791.

MISCELLANEOUS

University of Hartford women's basketball's Walk for Weaver - The University of Hartford Women's Basketball family is coming together to support former player Amanda Weaver (Class of 2011) in her fight against Colon Cancer. The "Walk for Weaver" will be held Saturday Sept. 8 at Hartford's Reich Family Pavilion. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. To participate, you may register to walk individually or with a team. The cost is $10 per person. Contact: http://hartfordhawks.com/news/2012/7/16/WBB_0716121312.aspx