Clubs & Groups - Social Activities

Art, Crafts & Music Groups

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.

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.

Art Works Northwest (formerly Cyber Art 509)

Art Works Northwest (formerly 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.

Classical Guitar Society of Tri-Cities

The Classical Guitar Society of Tri-Cities is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1996, but has been inactive since about 2006 until recently. They are a fellowship of classical guitar enthusiasts and their goals are to promote classical guitar performances in the Eastern Washington area, raise awareness of their beloved art form, and provide a network for performers, teachers, students, and luthiers.

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

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.

Mid-Columbia Woodturners

Mid-Columbia Woodturners is a woodturning chapter of the American Association of Woodturners based in the Tri-Cities area.

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!

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.

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.

Tri-City Accordion Social

Tri-City Accordion Social was created to provide opportunities for fellowship among accordion players in the Richland, Kennewick, & Pasco WA area.

Tri-City Photography Club

The Tri-City Photography Club seeks to aid in the development of interest, enthusiasm, education, and expertise in digital photography using professional and advanced amateur photographers as speakers at our monthly meetings, field trips, and workshops.

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.

Visual Artists (all media)

The Visual Artists Meetup group is for anyone interested in exploring and sharing collage, mixed media art, painting, drawing, or ceramics ideas and techniques, meeting other artists both professional and beginners.

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 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall (Richland). Their regular monthly meeting is held the second Sunday of each month starting at 2 p.m. 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).

Beer & Wine Groups

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 Brewing 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.

Boardgames

Adventures Underground

Adventures Underground in Uptown Richland offers a variety of gaming opportunities. Their board game night takes place on Thursdays.

Tri-City Area Gaming Group

The Tri-City Area Gaming group was formed to promote the playing of games. They meet at Adventures Underground.

Book Discussion Groups

Adventures Underground

The Adventures Underground Book Club (1391 George Washington Way in Richland) meets the first Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m. and focuses on Science Fiction and Fantasy.

Mid-Columbia Libraries

The Mid-Columbia Libraries hosts book discussion groups during the year at several of their library branches in the Tri-Cities. Two book discussion groups include Page Turner's Book Club that meets at several library branch locations and the Read the Rainbow: LGBTQIA+ and Allies Book Club that is co-hosted with the Richland Public Library. Check their Event Calendar (note: select "LIbrary Services" as the event type and select a library branch location).

Richland Public Library

The Richland Public Library (955 Northgate Dr.) hosts several book discussion groups during the year. The following book discussion groups are currently meeting monthly: Monday Night Book Group, Thursday Afternoon Book Group, By the Book Knitters, and Read the Rainbow: LGBTQIA+ and Allies Book Club (co-hosted with Mid-Columbia Libraries). Check their monthly Event Calendar.

Also, 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 fourteen book clubs to choose from.

Bridge, Pinochle, Dominoes, and Cribbage

Bridge

The American Contract Bridge League Unit 442 represents the Tri-Cities and includes the following Bridge Clubs that meet at the Richland Community Center: Hanford DBC, Kays Club, Three Rivers DBC, and Tri-Cities Bridge Club.

Pinochle, Dominoes, and Cribbage

Pinochle, Dominoes, and Cribbage may be played at the Richland Community Center, Kennewick Community Center and Pasco's First Avenue Center.

Car Clubs

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.

Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association

The Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association is a non-profit, privately sponsored organization for people who are interested in electrically powered or electrically assisted motor vehicles.

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 Enthusiasts

The Mid-Columbia Volkswagen Enthusiasts is about Volkswagens and the pleasure of ownership.

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.

Sand & Sage Sports Car Club

The Sand & Sage Sports Car Club is a group of car enthusiasts that meet monthly for autocrossing and fun! All events are held at the former Tri-Cities Raceway.

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.

Tri-Cities Camaro Club

The goal of the Tri-Cities Camaro Club is to bring together Chevrolet Camaro enthusiasts from all walks of life for a social atmosphere. All generations and models are invited to join.

Tri-Cities Electric Vehicle Racing Program

The Tri-Cities Electric Vehicle Racing Program promotes electric vehicle racing for high school and college students interested in engineering as part of Electrathon America. It only takes about $5000 to seed a team and less than $2000 to build a single car.

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.

City Parks & Recreation Departments

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.

Columbia Basin Badger Club

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.

Community Education Program

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!

Dancing

Ballroom Dancing

The Richland Community Center (500 Amon Park Drive) offers ballroom dancing on the third Friday and fifth Sunday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. with music provided by the Easy Swing Dance Band. $6 cover charge.

Ballroom dancing also takes place at the Pasco Eagle's Lodge #2241 (2829 W. Sylvester St.) with music provided by the Columbia River Dance Band on Sundays from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. $7 cover charge

International Folk Dancers of Richland

The International Fold Dancers of Richland has been around for over 60 years. This group performs traditional folk dances from the Philippines, South America, Europe, Japan, and more. They hold weekly dances on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Richland Community Center. $4 cover charge.

Open Dance Every Saturday

Beth Trost-Hayter hosts open dance every Saturday at Pasco Eagles Club (2829 W. Sylvester St. in Pasco) from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. The cost is $6 at the door and the public is welcome. You can dance to Ballroom, Swing, Latin, Country and Top-40 music.

Square Dancing

There are a couple of square dancing groups in the Tri-Cities that are affliated with the Blue Mountain Council of the Square and Folk Dance Federation of Washington State:

• Melody Mixers (Round Dance) at Shuffler Shanty in Kennewick - Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. from September through May- Contact Karen Holm 509-542-1310 or bkholm@charter.net
• Prairie Shufflers Square & Round Dance Club (Family, Mainstream, Plus, Round Dance) at Shuffler Shanty in Kennewick - 1st & 3rd Fridays starting at 7:30 p.m. from September through May - Contact Karen Holm 509-542-1310 or bkholm@charter.net
• Tri Cities Circulators (Family, Plus, Round Dance) at Eagles Lodge #2485 in Kennewick on Thursdays all year long - Contact Thelma Swanson 509-539-2660 or paintedswan@frontier.com

Three Rivers Folklife Contra Dance

The Three Rivers Folklife Contra Dance happens the first Saturday of each month. Not sure what contra dance is? There is a beginner's lesson at 7 p.m. before every dance! Contra dance is a New England style folk dance done to live music. All dances are taught and no partner is needed! Cost: $8 for adults, $5 for Students and Seniors (62 and over); Free for kids under 12. Dances are held at Trinity Church Gymnasium at 1007 Wright Ave. in Richland.

Dog Training Clubs & Dog Parks

Columbia Basin Dog Training Club

The Columbia Basin Dog Training Club is all about building a better relationship between your dog and you. Although the club is an AKC Obedience club which promotes purebred dogs, your dog does not need to be AKC registered to participate in the club's training program or for membership in the club.

Richland Kennel Club

The Richland Kennel Club was established in 1945 and is affiliated with the AKC. They offer dog handling classes and host an Annual Fall Dog Show in September.

Sand and Sage Hunting Retriever Club

The Sand and Sage Hunting Retriever Club is a retriever club that focuses on training retrievers for hunting and competition. Club members have monthly training days from March through August and participate in the annual AKC Hunt Test in September.

Three Rivers Dog Bird Club

At Three Rivers Dog Bird Club we are all about friendship, pointing dogs and a strong passion for hunting upland game. Our mission is to teach and pass on the age old tradition of training pointing dogs and hunting upland game to the next generations to come.

Tri-City Dog Park Society

The Tri-City Dog Park Society is engaged in promoting, establishing, and maintaining dog parks in the Tri-Cities. The first dog park established is Paws-Abilities Place that is located in Richland at the end of Englewood Drive near Badger Mountain Community Park (1100 Glenwood Ct.).

Garden Clubs & Gardening Help

Gardening Help

• Master Gardener Foundation of Benton-Franklin County helps educate individuals in applying horticultural science to manage their landscapes and gardens in a science-based, sustainable manner. The Foundation accomplishes this through its partnership with the Washington State University Master Gardener Program, local community professionals and organizations.
• Washington Native Plant Society - Columbia Basin Chapter serves the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla area and offers information on using and preserving native plants.
• Washington State University Extension of Benton & Frankln Counties is a good source for home gardening information in the Mid-Columbia region.
• Washington State University Master Gardener Program can help you "grow" in the Tri-Cities region. They are trained volunteer gardeners who answer your gardening questions and help solve your garden and landscape problems.

Heritage Garden Program

The Heritage Garden Program is brought to our community by the Benton and Franklin Conservation Districts in partnership with the Washington Native Plant Society - Columbia Basin Chapter.

Heritage Gardens are landscaped areas designed to honor the cultural and natural heritage of the Columbia River Basin while utilizing sustainable gardening practices.

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!

Geocaching - S.E. Washington

The South Central Washington Chapter of the Washington State Geocaching Association (WSGA) meets monthly at various locations around the Tri-Cities.

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.

Leadership & Technology

Confluent Space

Confluent Space is a makerspace! Anyone interested in hacker/maker spaces in the Tri-Cities area is encouraged to attend. We aim to provide the space, tools, safety and education to enable the creation of art, technology, business, culture, and community. We intend to fully outfit a woodworking shop, metal shop, electronics lab, and classrooms. Also, we will provide studio and storage rental space, and a gallery to display all Tri-Cities maker creations. Let's get messy!

FUSE - Coworking in the Tri-Cities

FUSE is a group of freelance contractors, telecommuters, and startups. They share workspace, knowledge, enthusiasm, and support each other with copious amounts of high fives.

Soroptimist International of Pasco-Kennewick

Founded in 1948, the Soroptimist International of Pasco-Kennewick club is a 501c3 and part of a global organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Our club membership consists of professional and business women in the Tri-Cities, Washington and surrounding area.

Tri-Cities Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW-TC)

AAUW-TC is a branch of the national American Association of University Women (AAUW) organization and has been in existence nationally since 1881 and locally for over fifty years. Membership is open to both men and women. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.

Tri-Cities IT Professionals

The Tri-Cities IT Professionals group is an opportunity to create local connections, discuss current and upcoming technologies, the latest trends and how they impact our roles. The group plans to leverage vendors and experts to speak on topics of interest.

Tri-Cities Toastmasters Club

Tri-Cities Toastmasters Club is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches communication and leadership skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Urban Poets Society

Urban Poets Society is a youth leadership program designed to enhance the arts, the youth, and the community by creating an ever-expanding network of open-mics that recur monthly everywhere.

Women of Influence Toastmasters

Women of Influence Toastmasters is a woman-focused, virtual-only club based in Tri-Cities Washington, meeting via Zoom every Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m Pacific Time.

LGBTQ Groups

There are several LGBTQ groups for uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies.

PFLAG Benton Franklin

The mission of PFLAG Benton Franklin is for uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies. PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education, and advocacy. PFLAG supports persons through confidential monthly support group meetings, new-found friends, and counselor recommendations when requested.

Tri-Cities Wa. LGBTQ Meet Up

The mission of Tri-Cities Wa. LGBTQ Meet Up is to create a sense of community & involvement for local LGBTQ's. We accept members from Oregon, Washington, Idaho & parts of Canada.

Meetup Groups

Note: All groups listed in this section, except for Tri-Cities Newcomers Club, use Meetup.

Tri-Cities Newcomers Club

The Tri-Cities Newcomers Club is a women's club for newcomers and retirees to make new friends and participate in the many fun groups, such as coffees, luncheons, bunko, bridge, wine and dine parties, sewing group, garden group, bridge group, book clubs and pinochle.

Tri-City Area Gaming

The Tri-City Area Gaming group is generally about board games of various sorts played at Adventure Underground in Richland. The shop has other weekly events for role-play games and collectible card games, though many people who might come to the board game night might be interested in the other events too, so feel free to recruit.

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

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).

Find a Meetup Group

You can find more Tri-Cities area Meetup groups at Meetup.

Mid-Columbia Beekeeper's 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.

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.

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.

Model Rocket Clubs

Tri-Cities Rocketeers

The Tri-Cities Rocketeers (TCT) is a rocketry club serving the Tri-Cities Washington area and open to all ages and skill levels. We are an official Section of the National Association of Rocketry. Our mission is to have fun, educate and make friends as we enjoy the wonderful world of amateur rocketry!

Motorcycle Clubs

50 Calibers

50 Calibers is a non-profit organization of independent bikers dedicated to the fight against cancer. Throughout the year they hold events designed to raise money for the Tri-Cities Cancer Center as well as many individuals that are in the struggle against cancer.

American Legion Riders, Post 34

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Off-Road Trail Motorsports Clubs

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.

MidNite Mudders

The MidNite Mudders is an eastern Washington's 4x4 club located in the Columbia Basin.

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 the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Assocation (PNW4WDA) and is located in Region 4.

RattleSnake 4x4s

Members of RattleSnake 4x4s have like many of you, grown up in 4x4s of one sort or another, dirt , street, even blending the lines occasionally. We’ve participated in and even run clubs, but always keeping to a common theme 4x4s.

Outdoor Activity Clubs & Groups

Archery & Shooting Associations

There are several archery and shooting associations in the Tri-Cities that include the following:

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.

Biking / Cycling

There are several biking/cycling clubs in the Tri-Cities that include the following:

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.

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

There are several fishing and hunting clubs in the Tri-Cities that are listed below:

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 that include the following:

Horseback Riding Clubs - continued

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.

Outdoor Adventures MeetUp - Tri-Cities

Outdoor Adventures is for anyone who is interested in outdoor activities. Their meetups include, but are not limited to activities such as hiking, rock climbing, mountain climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, camping, and backpacking.

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.

Running

There are three outdoor running organizations in the Tri-Cities area that include the following:

Tri-Cities Disc Golf Club

Tri-Cities Disc Golf Club is a local club formed to promote and expand the sport of disc golf in the Tri-Cities area. Their course is at Columbia Park in Kennewick.

Tri-Cities Ultimate

The Desert Lorax (note: closed Facebook Group) is the Tri-Cities Ultimate club that engages in weekly Ultimate pick-up games (rain or shine). Everyone is welcome including beginners. The club typically plays at Jason Lee Park in Richland on Wednesdays and at Desert Hills Middle School in Kennewick on Saturdays.

Watersports

There are several watersports related organizations that include the following:

Rambling Rovers

Rambling Rovers is a senior travel group with 350 members from SE Washington and NE Oregon and we love to travel! We have monthly meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Atomic Bowl, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland, WA. The meetings start at 10 a.m. Dues to join are $30 and thereafter $25/year. Call 943-2277 to request a membership form as we now have a limited number of openings. Our office is at 660-R George Washington Way in Richland. Our office hours are 12 to 2 p.m. M, W, F. (closed on meeting days and holidays).

R/C Modeler & FPV Drone Clubs

Atomic City Drone Club

The Atomic City Drone Club is associated with MultiGP which is the premier FPV (first-person view) radio-controlled drone racing league. Members of the club race under 120mm (Tiny Whoop) 1-cell quadcopters.

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.

R/C Unlimited

R/C Unlimiteds is an organization dedicated to 1/8th scale radio controlled unlimited hydroplane racing. R/C Unlimited races both "fast electric" (FE) and "nitro" (piston powered) class boats. They race on ponds all over Washington State from April through September.

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.

Republican & Democratic Committees

There are several Republican and Democratic committees that serve Benton and Franklin County.

Benton County Democratic Central Committee

The Benton County Democratic Central Committee welcome new members. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month – the location changes so please check the home page for details. If you would like to volunteer, please email the chair at Chair@BenCoDems.org.

Benton County Republican Party

The Benton County Republican Party is organized under RCW 29A.80 and is recognized by the Washington State Republican Party. It is comprised of nearly 100 elected and appointed Precinct Committee Officers and meets the first Thursday of each month at the Benton PUD Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to go to attend.

Franklin County Democrats Central Committee

Franklin County Democrats Central Committee serves Pasco, Mesa, Connell, Basin City, Kahlotus and unincorporated communities. We are a party of veterans, teachers, stay at home moms, healthcare workers, first generation Americans and many other community members. Join us!

Franklin County Republican Party

The Franklin County Republican Party is one of 39 county Republican parties in Washington State. Franklin County is represented by the 16th and 9th Legislative Districts at the state level and the 4th Congressional District at the federal level. We meet at the Pasco Police Training Building (204 W. Clark St. in Pasco) on the first Tuesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public.

Tri-Cities Young Democrats

The Tri-Cities Young Democrats are committed to engaging the under 36 demographic in the Columbia Basin and getting Democrats elected to office! The Tri-Cities Young Democrats embrace the principles of the Democratic Party, and work across Benton and Franklin County to promote those principles in the form of building a strong party organization, recruiting candidates and electing Democrats.

Sports Clubs - Youth

There are a variety of youth sports clubs that include baseball, basketball, bowling, football, hockey, lacrosse, roller derby, soccer, swimming, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling in the Tri-Cities.

Parks & Recreation Departments

The Parks & Recreation Departments for Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland offer a variety of youth sports related activities.

YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities

YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities offers baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, and toddler sports.

Baseball/Softball

There are several baseball & softball leagues in the Tri-Cities for various age groups that include:

Basketball

3 Cities Hoops is an AAU league that provide basketball opportunities for athletes of all abilities and skill levels. Our program allows us to work with athletes as young as 3rd grade through 12th grade.

Bowling

The following bowling lanes in the Tri-Cities offer a junior bowling league on Saturday mornings. In addition, they participate in the Kids Bowl for Free program in the summers.

Boxing

The Contenders Boxing Club is dedicated to fostering fitness, academic and leadership skills among youth and young adults through teaching the art and science of Olympic-style (amateur) boxing.

Football

Hockey

Tri-Cities Amateur Hockey Association (TCAHA) offers hockey for youth of all ages and skills throughout the year.

Lacrosse

Roller Derby - Atomic City Annihilators

The Atomic City Annihilators is a junior roller derby co-ed team that is recruiting players ages 8-17.

Soccer

Swimming

Tri-City Channel Cats is a USA Swimming year round competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities.

Track & Field

Tri City Thunder is a USA Track and Field Club focused on providing opportunities for athletes of all ages to experience the sport of track and field while creating lasting friendships and developing leadership skills.

Volleyball

Wrestling

Tri Cities Wrestling Club is affliated with USA Wrestling (USAW) and is a co-ed youth club for ages 7-22.

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.

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.

Tri-Cities Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby

Tri-Cities Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby is focused on the promotion of national policies to mitigate climate change. We train and support volunteers to reclaim their democracy and engage elected officials and the media towards generating the political will for solutions that will stabilize the Earth's climate.

Tri-Cities Darting Association

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.

Tri-Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council

Tri Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council is dedicated to fostering a unified community, embracing cultures, and celebrating diversity through education, advocacy; and the promotion of cultural competence and compassion.

Tri-Cities Fencing Club

Edward Gonsalves has been leading the Tri-Cities Fencing Club since the 1950's. His club is affliated with the Inland Empire division of USA Fencing. Lessons are typically offered through local Parks & Recreation programs or the Kennewick School District's Community Education Program.

Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club

The Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club (TCFSC) was established in 1988 to promote the sport of figure skating in our community. Ability is not a criterion for membership, only the enjoyment of the sport.

Tri-Cities Stamp Club

The Tri-City Stamp Club engages in stamp and postcard collecting and trading. The club also sponsors an annual stamp show in October.

Tri-Cities Table Tennis Association

The Tri-Cities 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.

Tri-City Astronomy Club of Southeastern Washington

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.

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.

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.

Tri-City Model Railroaders

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