Hobby, Recreation, Social Clubs & Groups

Information about hobby, recreation, social related clubs and groups in the Tri-Cities Washington is provided that is targeted more towards the adult community. Membership is open to the public and some require registration and/or fees.

Quick Subject Index

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  • 509Art
  • 509 Artspace
  • 509 Urban Sketchers and Painters
  • Allied Arts Association
  • Columbia Chorale
  • Columbia River Chordsmen
  • Cyber Art 509
  • Desert Fiber Arts Guild
  • Mid-Columbia Bluegrass Music Association
  • Rolling Hills Chorus
  • Three Rivers Dulcimer Society
  • Three Rivers Folklife Society
  • Tri-Cities Wood Carving Club
  • Tri-City Digital Photography Club
  • Tri-City Quilters' Guild
  • Washington Old Time Fiddlers
  • White Bluffs Quilt Museum
  • Ye Merrie Greenwood Players
  • Hot Mamas Meetup in the Tri-Cities
  • KidsGroup/MomsGroup
  • Kosmos Over 50 Singles
  • Three Rivers Newcomers Club
  • Tri-Cities Business Moms
  • Tri-Cities Sport and Social Club
  • Tri-Cities Women Get Fit Together
  • Tri-City Freethinkers
  • Tri-City Friends - Singles and Couples
  • Young Professionals Tri-Cities
  • !doctype society - Web Developer Support Group
  • 3 Rivers Road Runners
  • Archery & Shooting Associations
  • Atomic Ducks Dive Club
  • Ben Franklin Kite Society
  • Chinook Cycling Club
  • Columbia Basin BMX
  • Columbia Basin Horseshoe Club
  • Columbia Basin Sailing Club
  • Columbia River Disc Golf Club
  • Desert Kayak & Canoe Club
  • Desert Ski Club
  • Fishing & Hunting Clubs
  • Fun, Fit & Over Fifty Club
  • Horseback Riding Clubs
  • Inter-Mountain Alpine Club
  • Lower Columbian Basin Audubon Society
  • Tri-Cities Outrigger Canoe Club
  • Tri-Cities Ultimate (Frisbee)
  • Tri-City Bicycle Club
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Arts, Crafts & Music Associations

Mid-Columbia Bluegrass Music Association

509Art

Founded in 2008, 509Art is an organization that promotes and encourages the engagement of the creative community within the 509 area code. Their purpose is to gather together artists of Eastern Washington in an effort to bring about a new vision and resurgence of the creative arts.

509 Artspace

The 509 Artspace is a place for self-expression through the visual arts. Visual artists from in and around the Tri-Cites gather to work on their art skills. They meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month to create studies of the human face and figure. This group also meets as the 509 Urban Sketchers and Painters (see below). Follow us on Facebook

509 Urban Sketchers and Painters

509 Urban Sketchers and Painters is an open group of artists who enjoy blending into the community, and surrounding area, with their sketchbooks and pencils to record events, places, and things of interest. The group gets together on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. All skill levels are invited to join and it's free.

Allied Arts Association

The Allied Arts Association and gallery provides art development, awareness and education for the Mid-Columbia region, including the cities of Pasco, Kennewick, Richland and surrounding areas. Follow us on Facebook

Columbia Chorale

Columbia Chorale is a community choir that has been entertaining the Tri-Cities for more than 40 years. Join them to help make beautiful music, form great friendships and have a lot of fun

Columbia River Chordsmen

The Columbia River Chordsmen deliver performances in original American art-form called "barbershop". They welcome visitors, especially those who think they might like to join them in song. If you can carry a tune and enjoy singing, chances are you will fit right in.

Cyber Art 509

Cyber Art 509 is a cooperative of artists from the 509 area code (Tri-Cities region). They provide rotating art exhibits at local restaurants, coffee shops, wineries and professional offices at no cost to the business. If someone is interested in buying some displayed art, they contact the artist directly.

Desert Fiber Arts Guild

The Desert Fiber Arts Guild is a weaving, spinning, basketry and felting guild. Their 117 members are from the Tri-Cities and Lower Valley. There are study groups for those with interests in basketry, knitting, spinning, tapestry & felters, weaving (both daytime and evening), and bead & basketry.

Mid-Columbia Bluegrass Music Association

Members of the Mid-Columbia Bluegrass Music Association play and listen to folk music, blues, old time Appalachian, fiddle tunes, but mostly Bluegrass. In addition, they host an open acoustic music jam every Tuesday and a Bluegrass jam on the first Thursday of the month. They invite visitors to listen to them play and invite newcomers who play an acoustic instrument to jam with them.

Rolling Hills Chorus

The Rolling Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines International deliver performances in original American art-form called "barbershop." Visitors and prospective members are welcome at any rehearsal!

South Eastern Washington Quilters

The South Eastern Washington Quilters (SEW-Q) is focused on expanding the art of quilting through fellowship, encouragement of creativity, and promotion of the self-esteem of members. They have a nonthly meeting, hold workshops and retreats, make and donate quilts to a variety of organizations including the Tri-Cities Hospice. They also have an annual quilt auction.

Three Rivers Dulcimer Society

The Three Rivers Dulcimer Society was formed in March 2003 to promote the playing and listening of Appalachian mountain dulcimers. They welcome visitors to come jam with them and learn to play an instrument.

Three Rivers Folklife Society

The Three Rivers Folklife Society (3RFS) is dedicated to promoting folk music and sponsors concerts, coffeehouses, contra dances, song circles, and the annual Tumbleweed Music Festival. Consider joining 3RFS if you like folklife music. Also, 3RFS is always looking for volunteers to help with the annual Tumbleweed Music Festival. Follow us on Facebook

Tri-Cities Wood Carving Club

The Tri-Cities Wood Carving Club holds monthly meetings and conducts weekly classes that are open to all levels of carvers, and each person is encouraged to work on his/her own special project. Follow us on Facebook

Tri-City Digital Photography Club

The Tri-City Digital Photography Club is an all digital photography club for Eastern Washington and Northeastern Oregon photographers.

Tri-City Quilters' Guild

The Tri-City Quilters' Guild (TCQG) consists of 400 quilters who have joined together to promote quilting in our communities. They alternate between day and evening meetings, hold workships, make quilts for others, go on retreats, and have an annual quilt show each Spring.

Washington Old Time Fiddlers

The Washington Old Time Fiddlers (District 12) hold a monthly jam session and show the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall (Richland). Their regular monthly meeting is held the second Sunday of each month starting at 2 pm at Adult Day Services in Kennewick.

White Bluffs Quilt Museum

The White Bluffs Quilt Museum is both a museum and a support organization for all the quilting, weaving, spinning and basketry guilds and groups located in Eastern Washington State. You can attend classes in machine and hand sewing, quilting, weaving, knitting, crochet, embroidery, basketry, kumihimo, cards, and lots more! Visitors are always welcome.

Ye Merrie Greenwood Players

The Ye Merrie Greenwood Players encourages their audience to sing along, dance with them, and pretend they are in Merrie Old England circa 1585. If you are interested in being a performer and/or providing technical support then join them (see details). Follow us on Facebook

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Beer & Wine Associations

Making Beer

Mid-Columbia Zymurgy Association

The Mid-Columbia Zymurgy Association (MCZA) was created to disseminate information about the techniques of creating good homebrewed beer, mead and wine. This group meets the third Thursday of every month at Ice Harbor Brewery in Kennewick.

Tri-Cities Wine Society

The Tri-Cities Wine Society is a non-profit organization that hosts monthly educationally focused wine-tasting events for its members and their guests in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.

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Boardgame Groups

Columbia Basin Boardgame Society

Adventures Underground

Adventures Underground in Uptown Richland offers a variety of gaming opportunities. Check their monthly calendar for details. Follow us on Facebook

Adventure Underground Boardgame Group

The Adventure Underground Boardgame Group has been formed to promote the playing of games at Adventure Underground in Richland.

Columbia Basin Boardgame Society

The Columbia Basin Boardgame Society is periodic gathering of individuals who like to play Eurogames at least three times a month. They have open gaming at Rosy's Ice Cream Shoppe (Richland) on the second Monday of each month from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. This is a drop-in session with no invite needed and there will always be somebody there to introduce games to new players.

New Chess Games - Richland Community Center

The Richland Parks and Recreation Center is sponsoring chess quads at the Richland Community Center in their games room, Saturdays, 6:00-9:00pm, $6.00 (resident) / $7.50 (non-resident) per evening. Parents must accompany children 12 and under. Note: use their search form and search for "Chess."

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Book Groups

Barnes & Noble Book Group

Barnes & Noble Book Groups

There are three groups associated with the Barnes & Noble Booksellers store in Kennewick that meet regularly: "An Hour to Kill" (Mystery) meets 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month and "Coffee Break" (Fiction, Biography) meets 7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month. Check Barnes & Noble Events for more information about these groups and what they are reading.

Central Church

There is a book group at Central Church in Richland that meets at 1:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month. Contact Dawn Ann Noakes at 375-3047 for more information.

Mid-Columbia Libraries

The Mid-Columbia Libraries hosts book groups at several of their library branches in the Tri-Cities. The following two book groups meet monthly: Kennewick Branch, 7:00 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of the month, contact Jan Wheaton, 582-4899; Pasco Branch, 7:00 p.m., 3rd Wednesday of the month, contact Susan Koenig, 545-6936.

Richland Public Library

The Richland Public Library (RPL) has a book group that meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of the month. Call 942-7456 for more information.

Friends of the Richland Library sponsors an Online Book Club. Each weekday, you will receive in your email a five-minute selection from a chapter of a book. By the end of the week, you'll have read 2-3 chapters. There are eleven book clubs to choose from.

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Bridge Clubs

Bridge Clubs

The Richland Parks and Recreation Department hosts several Bridge Clubs that meet at the Richland Community Center. Some of these clubs include Richland Duplicate Bridge, Kay's Klub, Bridge Buddies, Hanford Duplicate Bridge, and Three Rivers Bridge Club.

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Car Clubs

Cool Desert Nights
Cool Desert Nights - three day classic car and street rod event held in June...

3 Rivers Corvette Club

The 3 Rivers Corvette Club celebrates the Chevrolet Corvette - America's only true sports car - while encouraging fellowship and long relationships among our members through planned trips, events and social activities.

Columbia Basin Corvairs

The Columbia Basin Corvairs enjoys and preserves Corvair automobiles. Members share their interest and expertise through monthly meetings, technical sessions, and regional and national events.

Columbia Classics Car Club Inc.

The Columbia Classics Car Club Inc. is a family orientated club featuring cars and trucks and folks with a common interest in classic, custom or high performance vehicles.

Mid-Columbia MINIs

The Mid-Columbia MINIs is a local Mini Cooper car club that serves Central Washington and meets monthly for a dinner meeting to share knowledge of Mini culture, events and drives. You can join their email list for meeting and event notifications.

Mid-Columbia Mopar

The Mid-Columbia Mopar car club meets on the third Thursday of the month and participates in the annual Show and Shine car show in May. Members receive discounts from several area auto parts stores.

Mid-Columbia Volkswagen Club

The Mid-Columbia Volkswagen Club (MCVW) is about Volkswagens and the pleasure of ownership. MCVW members have held car shows, enjoyed cruises and participated on their forum since the Club's founding.

Pacific Northwest Mustang Club

The Pacific Northwest Mustang Club hosts two annual car shows, holds monthly meetings and cruises, and participates in parades and other Mustang-related activities.

SSSCC - Sand and Sage Sports Car Club

The SSSCC - Sand and Sage Sports Car Club is a group of car enthusiasts that meet monthly for autocrossing and fun! They provide a safe environment for autosports and car control with the help of experienced drivers.

Strictly British Motor Club

The Strictly British Motor Club was established in 2001 to stimulate interest in and foster appreciation for British automobiles. As a club, they strive to help their members to maintian, enjoy and preserve British cars.

Three Rivers Model T Ford Club

The Three Rivers Model T Ford Club is dedicated to the restoration and enjoyment of the Model T Ford.

Ye Olde Car Club of the Tri-Cities

The Ye Olde Car Club of the Tri-Cities was established to preserve and maintain motor vehicles of historical value and to serve as an accurate and technical source of information concerning historical automobiles.

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City Parks & Recreation Departments

Ben Franklin Transit Poster

City parks and recreation departments support a number of social networking and recreational activities. Check out some of the activities offered in Kennewick, Pasco and Richland.

Senior Activities

Senior activities may be found at the Kennewick Senior Center, Pasco Senior Center or through the Richland Seniors Association.

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Columbia Basin Badger Club

Columbia Basin Badger Club logo

The Columbia Basin Badger Club is a non-partisan political club for citizans with questions on public issues. This non-profit club never takes sides but their speakers do. The Club's name reflects their tenacity when seeking clear information, and reminds all to retain a sense of humor and civility while tackling tough issues.

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Community Education Program

Community Education logo

Kennewick School District's Community Education Program offers evening and weekend classes for adults on the go in the Tri-Cities. This could be a good way to meet those who share similar interests! Follow us on Facebook

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Dancing

Dancing
(Kai-Huei Yau / Tri-City Herald)

Ballroom Dancing

Community Centers

Both the Pasco and Richland Community Center offer ballroom dancing with live music.

  • Second Wednesday and forth Friday afternoon dance with the Columbia River Dance Band at the Pasco Senior Center, 1315 North 7th Avenue. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., $5.00 - dance to music from the 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's!
  • Third Friday and fifth Sunday dance with the Easy Swing Dance Band at the Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., $5.00.

Open DJ Dance - Fraternal Order of Eagles in Pasco

Open dancing to a variety of DJ music for the general public and dance students is every Friday night from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pasco Eagles and features Ballroom, Swing, Latin, Country and Top 40 dance music. View Dance by Beth Trost - Friday Schedule for more information. Also, Tejano DJ music starts at 9:30 p.m. at this location. $6 per person cover charge. The Fraternal Order of Eagles in Pasco is located at 2829 W. Sylvester St.

Latin, Ballroom, Swing and Country Dancing - Grizzly Bar at Pasco Red Lion Hotel

You can join the Tri-Cities Dancers from 6:00-9:00 p.m. every Saturday night at the Grizzly Lounge inside the Pasco Red Lion Inn. Dave Bedard and Jim Hamilton play a wide range of DJ music suitable for Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Country dancing. There is a $5 per person cover charge for the lounge, and the age is 21 years and up. The Pasco Red Lion Inn is located at 2525 20th Ave.

International Folk Dancers of Richland

The International Fold Dancers of Richland has been around for over 50 years. This group performs traditional folk dances from the Philippines, South America, Europe, Japan, and more. If you are interested in joining this group then attend one of their meetings on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8 p.m. at the Richland Community Center.

Salsa Dancing

If you are interested in salsa dancing then join Salsa in the Tri-Cities which is a group that is creating dance practice opportunities and promoting salsa friendly venues.

Square Dancing

There are a couple of square dancing groups in the Tri-Cities:

  • Columbia River Squares (Family, Mainstream, Round Dance) - 2nd & 4th Sat. Sept. thru June - Richland Community Ctr., 500 Amon Park Dr, Richland - Info: Tom Agens (tomagens@yahoo.com)
  • Prairie Shufflers Square & Round Dance Club (Family, Mainstream, Plus, Round Dance) - 1st & 3rd Sat. all year - Shuffler Shanty, 717 N. Irving, Kennewick - Info: 582-0780 or contact Jeanne Cozad (jeannecozad@charter.net)

Three Rivers Folklife Contra Dances

Three Rivers Folklife Contra Dances are on the fourth Saturday of each month from September through April. Dances are typically held at the Shuffler Shanty in Kennewick and begin at 7:30 p.m. Follow us on Facebook

Tri-Cities Dance Guide

There is a MeetUp group called Tri-Cities Dance Guide where you will find current information on studios in our community, places to dance, calendar of events, community partners, and much more.

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Garden Clubs

Flower Garden

Blue Mountain District (WSFGC)

The Basin Bloomers, Earth Angels and Garden Genies are garden clubs affiliated with the Blue Mountain District of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs (WSFGC). These clubs are involved in several events during the year that include gardening demonstrations and lectures, hosting an annual bedding plant sale in the spring, and promoting the annual Home & Garden Show at the Pasco TRAC facility in February.

South Central Washington Orchid Society

The South Central Washington Orchid Society provides opportunities to share with others their knowledge and passions of growing and enjoying orchids. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Edison Elementary (Kennewick).

Tri-City Rose Society

The Tri-City Rose Society (TCRS) is dedicated to the enjoyment, enhancement, and promotion of the rose. The TCRS meets on the fourth Monday of every month except November and December. During the summer months they meet in members' gardens. Visitors are always welcome!

Gardening Help & News

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Geocaching - S.E. Washington

The Geocaching forum for S.E. Washington (gcsewa - requires Yahoo group membership) is an unofficial discussion group for geocaching enthusiasts in the South Eastern corner of the state of Washington. This group is associated with the South Central Washington Chapter of WSGA. Members meet during the evening on the third Thursday of each month at Round Table Pizza on George Washington Way in Uptown Richland.

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Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club

Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club

The Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club was started in 1953 and is one of the largest rock clubs in the northwest. The club hosts monthly meetings, conducts educational programs and workshops, and goes on fieldtrips. The club also has a youth program.

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Meetup & Other Social Groups

Tri-City Friends

Hot Mamas Meetup in the Tri-Cities

Hot Mamas Meetup in the Tri-Cities is made up mostly of moms who stay at home or work from home. They try to schedule a free or low-cost meetup at least once a week and a night out about once a month. It's a great chance for moms to get together and make new friends for themselves or their children.

KidsGroup/MomsGroup

The KidsGroup/Momsgroup is a chance to get mothers from the Tri-Cities to make friends, let their kids make friends, have play dates, and have some mom activities.

Kosmos Over 50 Singles

If you are single and over 50 then consider joining Kosmos Over 50 Singles.

Three Rivers Newcomers Club

The Three Rivers Newcomers Club is a women's organization in Tri-Cities that helps new residents become better acquainted with local resources and meet other newcomers through a variety of social activities and special interest groups.

Tri-Cities Business Moms

Tri-Cities Business Moms has been created for local business moms to share ideas, help each other promote, and most of all support. Moms are encouraged to introduce your business, share your specials, and promotions.

Tri-Cities Sport and Social Club

The goal of the Tri-Cities Sport and Social Club (TC-SSC) is to find engaging, interactive local events and activities that people enjoy. Through those events, they hope to share the opportunities, restaurants, landmarks, and the natural perks of the Tri-Cities. Note: must be 21+ to join.

Tri-Cities Women Get Fit Together

Tri-Cities Women Get Fit Together provides a venue for women of all ages and fitness levels to get out into the community and participate in healthy activities with other women of similar interests.

Tri-City Freethinkers

The mission of the Tri-City Freethinkers is to provide a sense of community and a local source of secular education in a world dominated by theistic cultures. Their primary objective is to promote a humanistic worldview based on reason, evidence and logic as an alternative to sectarian beliefs and practices.

Tri-City Friends - Singles and Couples

Tri-City Friends provides a relaxed and welcoming environment for meeting new people, married and single, from all age groups and various walks of life. Join them for some great conversation and fun activities (dinners, coffee get togethers, bike rides, hikes, plays, shows, dancing, picnics, whatever).

Young Professionals Tri-Cities

Young Professionals Tri-Cities is an organization devoted to creating an environment in the Tri-Cities which allows for the growth and development of young professionals.

!doctype society - Web Developer Support Group

The <!doctype society> is a technical group that meets to discuss webby things and internetsy stuff such as: Web Technology, Web Design, Web Development, Web Content Management Systems, Web Standards, Web Startups, Internet Professionals, Programming, Extreme Programming, Rich Internet Application, Internet Technology, XMPP, HTML5, JavaScript, and JavaScript Libraries.

Find a Meetup

Search for a Tri-Cities area Meetup group and view the list of all upcoming events at Meetup.

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Mid-Columbia Beekeeper's Association

Mid-Columbia Beekeepers Association

The Mid-Columbia Beekeeper's Association is a great place to learn about the many aspects of beekeeping and honey production. Kids are allowed so invite the whole family.

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Mid-Columbia Koi & Pond Club

Mid-Columbia Koi & Pond Club

The Mid-Columbia Koi & Pond Club was formed by several koi lovers who got together and decided to combine their knowledge and experience and encourage other koi and pond lovers to join them.

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Mid-Columbia Ninety Nines

Mid-Columbia Ninety Nines

The Mid-Columbia Ninety-Nines is a chapter of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots. They are a group of women pilots who live in Eastern Washington and Oregon. The Mid-Columbia Chapter has monthly meetings throughout the area.

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Mid-Columbia Saltwater Aquarium Club

Mid-Columbia Saltwater Aquarium Club

The Mid-Columbia Saltwater Aquarium Club is focused on sharing the joy and challenges involved with maintaining a saltwater aquarium. This club is for anyone who has an interest in saltwater and reef aquariums as a hobby.

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Motorcycle Clubs

Motorcycle Clubs

Bikers Against Child Abuse - Columbia Basin Chapter

The Bikers Against Child Abuse - Columbia Basin Chapter exists to provide aid, comfort, safety, and support for children that have been sexually, physically, and emotionally abused. Read the FAQ about Bikers Against Child Abuse. Contact Bum (email: info@bacatri.com, cell: 509-948-2443) for more information about the local chapter.

BMW Free Riders

The BMW Free Riders are a group of motorcyclists based in the Tri-Cities area. Their membership (though comprised of mostly BMW motorcycles), is open to all types of motorcycles and their riders to promote fraternity and motorcycle safety. Their meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Round Table Pizza near the corner of Leslie and Gage in Richland.

Cycles for Christ

The Cycles for Christ motorcycle group is a local chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA). Sharing and showing the love of Jesus Christ to motorcyclists, and supporting the overall ministry of CMA is the primary purpose of this chapter. Contact Gene Myers (email: hardhatt1@frontier.net) for more information.

Desert Thunder of Tri-Cities, WA

The Desert Thunder of Tri-Cities, WA is a family oriented group that enjoys helping and giving back to the community. They meet on the third Thursday of every month at the Sports Page Bar & Grill in Kennewick. Send email to desertthunderonline@mac.com for more information.

GWRRA Chapter L

The GWRRA Chapter L (Gold Wing Road Riders Association) has the objective to have fun, safely, with the knowledge that they are helping people to have a good time. They meet at the Sandstone Cafe (Kennewick) on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Contact Joyce LoParco (email: jloparco@charter.net) for more information.

High Desert Road Riders

The High Desert Road Riders organizes group rides and attends events around the region and also does impromptu weekend rides and occasionally dinner rides.

Motor Maids, Inc.

The Motor Maids, Inc. was established in 1940 as a women's motorcycling organization in North America. It is the first and oldest continuously operated women's motorcycling organization. Contact Joyce LoParco (email: jloparco@charter.net) for local information about this organization.

Pasco Riders

The Pasco Riders is affiliated with American Legion Post 34 and has a goal to help support veterans, families and children.

Rattlesnake Mountain HOG Chapter

The Rattlesnake Mountain HOG Chapter is a local Harley Owners Group sponsored by the RattleSnake Mountain Harley-Davidson Dealership in Kennewick. For more information, send email to rmhc.membership@gmail.com.

RetroRiders Vintage Motorcycle Group

The RetroRiders Vintage Motorcycle Group has motorcycles of 25 years of age or older as their common interest. They meet monthly for short rides and dinner, and meet occasionally in garages or shops to work on old bikes. During the warmer summer months they also take longer rides. In the fall, the group sponsors a bike show at J and L Hydraulics in Pasco to raise money for some good cause. Contact Bill Thackaberry (email: 1morebik@gmail.com) for more information.

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Off-Road Trail Motorsports Clubs

Peak Putters

Desert Rats 4x4 Club

The Desert Rats 4x4 Club is associated with the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Assocation (PNW4WDA) and is located in Region 4. Contact Karen Livezey (email: eklivezey@charter.net) for more information.

Eastern Washington Dirt Riders Association

The Eastern Washington Dirt Riders Association (EWDRA) promotes the sport of off-road motorcycling by sponsoring non-competitive, as well as competitive events.

Peak Putters

The Peak Putters is a club for owners of jeeps and trucks that like driving off-road trails for both non-competitive, as well as competitive events.This club is also associated with PNW4WDA.

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Outdoor Activity Clubs & Groups

Fishing on the Yakima River Photo by Scott Butner

3 Rivers Road Runners

The primary goal of the 3 Rivers Road Runners is to promote running events in the Tri-Cities and the benefits of the healthful, positive lifestyle gained through running.

Archery & Shooting Associations

There are several archery and shooting associations in the Tri-Cities. A few of them are listed below.

Colyak Bowhunters

The Colyak Bowhunters is affiliated with the Washington State Archery Association and maintains an archery range located at the W.E. Johnson Park in Richland.

Tri-Cities Metallic Silhouette Association

The Tri-Cities Metallic Silhouette Association is affiliated with the National Rifle Association and maintains a shooting range located northeast of Pasco and accessible from Highway 12 to the Pasco-Kahlotus road.

Tri-Cities Shooting Association

The Tri-Cities Shooting Association is affiliated with the National Rifle Association and maintains a public shooting range at the Rattlesnake Mountain Shooting Facility (RMSF).

Atomic Ducks Dive Club

Diving the beautiful waters of eastern Washington since 1960, the Atomic Ducks Dive Club consists of scuba divers from Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, Walla Walla, as well as Oregon and Idaho.

Ben Franklin Kite Society

The Ben Franklin Kite Society is a club in Region 10 of the American Kitefliers Association. For more information about this club, contact Larry Zilar - email: zilarlm@charter.net or phone: (509) 627-6751.

Chinook Cycling Club

The Chinook Cycling Club is for cyclists who enjoy the sporting aspects of cycling, including both national level competitive cycling and regional level recreational competition.

Columbia Basin BMX

Columbia Basin BMX engages in the sport of bicycle motocross racing and maintains a track near the Horn Rapids Athletic Complex in Richland.

Columbia Basin Horseshoe Club

The Columbia Basin Horseshoe Club meets weekly at 6 p.m. on Tuesday nights from April though September at Eastgate Park (East 1300 10th Ave.) in Kennewick where there are 24 outdoor courts. Members also participate in several tournaments throughout the season. The Washington State Horseshoe Pitching Association has contact information for this club.

Columbia Basin Sailing Club

The Columbia Basin Sailing Club engages in competitive sailing at Charbonneau Park on Lake Sacajawea behind Ice Harbor dam. They also host the annual Desert Regatta and teach beginning sailing classes in the summer as part of the Kennewick and Pasco Park & Recreation programs.

Columbia River Disc Golf Club

The Columbia River Disc Golf Club serves to provide disc golf events in the Tri-Cities. Follow us on Facebook

Desert Kayak & Canoe Club

Desert Kayak & Canoe Club engages in whitewater-kayaking, sea-kayaking, canoeing, and rafting activities.

Desert Ski Club

The Desert Ski Club is the Ski & Snowboard Club of the Tri Cities. This club has evolved into a year around Sports and Social Activities Club for singles & couples.

Fishing & Hunting Clubs

There are several fishing and hunting clubs in the Tri-Cities. A few of them are listed below.

Columbia Basin Bass Club

The Columbia Basin Bass Club, established in 1971, is Washington State's largest family-oriented bass club. Members share their interest in the sport of bass fishing while the level of ability in their club ranges from novice to professional.

Columbia Basin Fly Casters

The Columbia Basin Fly Casters is a fly fishing club that was established in 1978. They are interested in developing the sport and preserving the waters and habitat that make fishing possible. Their membership is comprised of fly fishers, young and old, men and women, experts and beginners, who all have a broad range of interest and backgrounds.

Richland Rod & Gun Club

The Richland Rod & Gun Club is an organized group of hunters, fishermen, and conservationists who share a common interest in the outdoors. The Club offers an opportunity to participate in any activity associated with wildlife and the outdoors.

Fun, Fit & Over Fifty Club

Fun, Fit & Over Fifty Club provides a wide variety of physical, intellectual, and social activities for those over 50 for all seasons - Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.

Horseback Riding Clubs

There are several horseback riding clubs in the Tri-Cities area. A few of them are listed below. For a complete list of clubs, resources and events, visit the Tri-Cities Horse Calendar.

Central Washington Pony Club

The Central Washington Pony Club is dedicated to the enjoyment of riding and driving ponies. They are a family-oriented organization that emphasizes safety, learning and fun in a supportive atmosphere. They consider equines at 14.2 hh and shorter to be ponies - breed registry not required. Follow us on Facebook

Franklin County Saddle Club

The Franklin County Saddle Club is a non-profit organization that was established to promote the association of horsemen desiring to advance the interest of good horsemanship and to support youth interest in horsemanship.

Purple Sage Riders & Rattlesnake Ridger Riders

Both the Purple Sage Riders and Rattlesnake Ridger Riders are chapters of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washingtion that participate in horseback trail riding opportunities.

Rascal Rodeo

The Rascal Rodeo is a non-profit organization that produces exceptional rodeos with real life cowboys & cowgirls sharing the adrenaline rush & sense of accomplishment of the western way of life with special athletes who fight battles in a different arena. Follow us on Facebook

Richland Riders Club

The Richland Riders Club was formed in 1949. Members of the club sponsor, organize and host equestrian events for riders in the Tri-Cities area including dressage shows, jumping shows, schooling shows, fun shows, and clinics.

Sequins & Spurs Equestrian Drill Team

The Sequins & Spurs Equestrian Drill Team is a group of gals of all ages dedicated to horses, each other, and having fun! They compete in the Washington Ladies Riding Club Association (WLRCA) events and practice at the Richland Rider's Club on Tuesday evenings. Follow us on Facebook

Tri-City Barrel Racing Association

The Tri-City Barrel Racing Association promotes the sport of barrel racing in the area. The association hosts barrel races every other Wednesday starting mid March until early October.

Two Rivers Riding Club

The Two Rivers Riding Club is a family club that enjoys doing things together with their horses. Their focus is on horesemanship, riding activities and the betterment of their families and youth.

Inter-Mountain Alpine Club

The Inter-Mountain Alpine Club has been in existence in the Tri-Cities since 1948 to encourage the enjoyment of the outdoors and to promote hiking, mountain climbing, and other activities.

Lower Columbian Basin Audubon Society

The Lower Columbian Basin Audubon Society engages in various bird censuses, field trips, and education programs.You can take a guided bird walk on Bateman Island on (typically) the first Saturday of each month, September through June.

REI - Outdoor Clinics & Events

REI, a sporting goods store in Kennewick, sponsors a series of outdoor related clinics and events in the Tri-Cities region. Follow us on Facebook

Tri-Cities Outrigger Canoe Club

The Tri-Cities Outrigger Canoe Club enages in the sport of outrigger canoeing. The paddling season lasts from April through October and includes both recreational and competitive events.

Tri-Cities Ultimate (Frisbee)

The Desert Lorax is the Tri-Cities Ultimate (Frisbee) club that engages in weekly Ultimate pick-up games (rain or shine) - note: must be logged into Facebook to see this page. Everyone is welcome including beginners. The club typically plays at the Horn Rapids Athletic Complex on Monday evenings and at Columbia Point Park on Saturday afternoons.

Tri-City Bicycle Club

The Tri-City Bicycle Club attracts adult riders of various ages and riding abilities. They are a "touring" club, meaning the emphasis is on the joy and adventure of cycling, not competition.

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R/C Modeler Clubs

RC Modelers

Eastern Washington R/C Rock Crawlers

Eastern Washington R/C Rock Crawlers is a group that builds rock crawlers and scale rigs and holds monthly competitions in locations like Vantage and Soap Lake, WA.

Mid-Columbia Soarers

Mid-Columbia Soarers is an AMA chartered club that flies everything from ultra-lite indoor planes to quarter scale monsters. If you don't pour the fuel in it, they fly it! The club maintains Eagle Butte which is one of the best slope sites in the West.

Miniature Aircraft Association

The Miniature Aircraft Association of Tri-Cities holds several fun flies and big bird events each year. Their planes run from the very simplest electric to big bird to scale with a growing interest in helicopters & 3D planes. Follow us on Facebook

R/C Unlimiteds

R/C Unlimiteds is a group of 1/8 scale unlimited hydroplane racers that compete in Washington State at locations such as the Family Fishing Pond (Kennewick), Two Rivers Park (Finley) and Hisey Park (Granger).

Tri-City Radio Control Modelers

The Tri-City Radio Control Modelers (TCRCM) is an organization for individuals interested in radio controlled model aviation and operates a premier r/c model aviation flying site in Richland.

Tri-Cities Radio Controlled Racing

The Tri-Cities Radio Controlled Racing is engaged in r/c model car track racing and sponsors both on-road and off-road style racing events. An indoor carpet track is used during the winter months.

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Southeast Washington Assoc. of Treasure Hunters

Southeast Washington Assoc. of Treasure Hunters

The Southeast Washington Assoc. of Treasure Hunters is a treasure hunting club that usually meets on the third Tuesday of every month, publishes a monthly newsletter, hosts a treasure hunt every year, and engages in other treasure hunting activities. Most club members use metal detectors on public school and park lands.

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Team Battelle Rocket Science for Families - Model Rockets

Team Battelle Rocket Science for Families

The Team Battelle Rocket Science for Families is a club dedicated to helping young folks and their families reach for the stars and prepare themselves for careers in science and engineering. The team supports the Blue Mountain Rocketeers, a local, youth-led, sport rocketry club. Check the discussion group for upcoming events and notices.

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Three Rivers Cast Iron Cookers

Three Rivers Cast Iron Cookers

The Three Rivers Cast Iron Cookers are Dutch Oven and Cast Iron cooking enthusiasts who love to get together and cook! They host cookouts at homes, parks and campouts. They do occasional demonstrations to teach the public "How To" and some "History" of Dutch Oven Cooking.

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Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club

Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club

The Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club is devoted to providing a forum for helping the club members, as well as anyone interested in amateur radio, receive the assistance needed to get the most enjoyment out of the many facets of amateur radio.

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Tri-Cities Darting Association

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The Tri-Cities Darting Association is a steel tip league that plays on Tuesday nights at various establishments around the Tri-Cities. They also have two monthly shoots and special shoots for holidays and special occasions. Sportsmanship and fun are what they hope to promote during their events.

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Tri-Cities Fencing Club

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Edward Gonsalves has been leading the Tri-Cities Fencing Club for a number of years. This club is affiliated with the Inland Empire Division of USA Fencing. For more information about the club, email Edward at inland_empire@yahoo.com.

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Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club

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The Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club (TCFSC) was established in 1989 to promote the sport of figure skating in our community. Ability is not a criterion for membership, only the enjoyment of the sport.

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Tri-Cities Stamp Club

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The Tri-City Stamp Club engages in stamp and postcard collecting and trading. The club meets at 7 pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Charbonneau Retirement Inn (Activity Room) in Kennewick (behind Costco). The club also sponsors an annual stamp show in October. For more information, contact: Lawrence Clay (email: lclay3731@charter.net), Richard Evans (email: richevans7@frontier.com) or Corliss Clay (email: clclay@charter.net).

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Tri-City Astronomy Club of Southeastern Washington

Tri-City Astronomy Club

The Tri-City Astronomy Club of Southeastern Washington promotes the enjoyment and advancement of amateur astronomy. The members volunteer their time, equipment, and knowledge of astronomy to the school systems and general public of Benton-Franklin Counties.

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Tri-City Genealogical Society

Tri-City Genealogical Society

The purpose of the Tri-City Genealogical Society is to educate members and the public on the methods of genealogical research, and to research, record, and report materials of genealogical value for the people in this region.

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Tri-City Kart Club

Tri-City Kart Club

The Tri-City Kart Club has been around since 1959 and offers karting opportunites for the whole family with divisions ranging from youth through seniors. The track, located in the Horn Rapids ORV Park, is also part of the Northwest Gold Cup circuit.

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Tri-City Model Railroaders

Tri-City Model Railroaders

The Tri-City Model Railroaders is open to membership from anyone interested in railroads or the hobby of model railroading.

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Tri-City Table Tennis Association

Tri-City Table Tennis Association

The Tri-City Table Tennis Association (TCTTA) provides opportunities for table tennis several times a week at the Richland Community Center and sponsors a two-day tournament in the spring and fall. Table tennis play is open to the public for all levels and coaching is available. Follow us on Facebook

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Zumba - Fitness Craze

Zumba Fitness Class

The newest fitness craze!! ZumbaŽ fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. The following are a couple of instructors that lead Zumba classes: