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Get Out: Friday, Nov. 17 Friday Nov 17, 2017 at 12:01 AM To have an event listed in Get Out!, email the information to [email protected]   Sterling Mine Ditch Trail work party Saturday, Nov. 18: The Siskiyou Uplands Trails Association will be working on the section between the Bear Gulch trailhead and where the Wolf Gap Trail meets the Sterling Mine Ditch Trail. The hike will be about three to five miles depending upon how far volunteers get with the trail work. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Buncom, corner of Sterling Creek Road and Little Applegate Road to carpool/caravan to the trailhead. Trail work will involve cutting and digging out encroaching vegetation, and other jobs as needed. Bring water and whatever special snacks you like. If you have them, bring loppers, a pruning saw or a tread tool such as a Pulaski, grubber, rake or sturdy shovel. If you plan to go, email [email protected] so they can plan the work party and food. Rogue Valley Walkers Saturday, Nov. 18: 10K walk in Rogue River will go through town and along the Rogue River. Meet in the parking lot of Palmerton Park on West Evans Creek Road. For more information, call 541-582-2607 or see www.roguevalleywalkers.com. Southern Oregon Turkey Trot Thursday, Nov. 23: The annual running event, featuring an eight-mile run, two-mile walk/run and a Turkey Dash for kids, starts at the Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. All runners are encouraged to bring cans of food to help support Access Inc. food bank. The eight-miler starts at 8 a.m., the two-miler goes off at 8:30, and the Turkey Dash starts at 7:45. For details and to register, see  www.southernoregonrunners.com/turkey-trot/ REI: Cross-Country Skiing Basics Tuesday, Nov. 28: REI will share information and tips for getting into cross-country skiing with a free class at 6:30 p.m. at the company's Medford store, 85 Rossanley Drive. The class will cover the fundamental differences between backcountry, telemarking and touring ski styles. In addition, it will include proper clothing and information on where and how to get started in this fun winter activity. See www.rei.com/stores/medford.html for details. Women's Snowshoeing Basics Wednesday, Nov. 29: REI will hold a free class for women on the basics of snowshoeing. The class, at 6:30 p.m. at the company's Medford store, 85 Rossanley Drive, will focus on the appropriate gear as well as the basics of what you need and where to go to get started. See www.rei.com/stores/medford.html for details. Rogue Valley Audubon Society Wednesday, Dec. 6: The Rogue Valley Audubon Society holds free bird walks at Agate Lake the first Wednesday of every month. The walks begin at 8:30 a.m. and ends before noon. The slow-paced walk covers about 1.5 miles. Meet at the main parking area on the east side of the lake opposite the boat ramp. For details, see http://roguevalleyaudubon.org/ Siskiyou Velo Every Saturday: Brisk rides are for strong riders who want to ride in a paceline with occasional sprints and brisk climbs. Speeds are above 20 mph on flats and average of 15 to 18 mph overall. The route and starting point will vary — expect some climbing and, in fact, on most days, a lot. Riders should know how to make repairs. Riders are expected to review online and understand the planned route. The Brisk group is not a no-drop group, slower riders are discouraged. For details, call Dennis Cramer at 541-773-5804. Every Saturday: Velo Melo meets at various places and rides about 20 miles at 11 to 13 mph on flats with few, if any, pacelines. The routes may include some climbing, but these are usually limited to small rolling hills within the Bear Creek Valley. No one will be dropped. Contact Lisa Brill at [email protected]. Every Saturday: Velo Slo-Mos meet at various places to ride about 18 miles at an average of 10 mph over mostly flat terrain. We always stop for a cuppa along the route. Contact Phil Gagnon at 541-488-4289. Every Monday: Moderate to brisk rides along a fairly flat route from Phoenix to Jacksonville. Speeds are 18 to 20 mph on the flats and average around 15 to 19 mph overall. The route includes mostly lower volume roads without shoulders and some with moderate traffic and moderately wide shoulders. The exception is on OR 238 (Hanley Road), where there are no shoulders and the volumes are moderate. Call Ray Forsyth at 541-245-0312. Every Wednesday: This is a ride for experienced cyclists who enjoy riding at a moderate/brisk pace. Pacelines are common but not continuous; speeds are above 20 mph on flats and average of 15 to 18 mph overall. The route may vary but typically it goes through the orchards on the way to Oregon Mountain Roasting Company near East Barnett and North Phoenix Road (approximately 35 miles). The ride will almost always include a stop for coffee/espresso. Call Matt Walker at 541-261-4891. Riders must wear a helmet, carry a spare tube, and nonmembers must sign an insurance waiver to release the club from liability. See siskiyouvelo.org/about/ for more information.