LA QUINTA - Bob Hope Classic Golf Tournament hosted by Arnold Palmer. Celebrity-studded golf tourney includes celebrity participants former Major League Baseball and National Football League standout Bo Jackson and too many celebs to mention. Tickets: $25/day. Call (888) MRBHOPE (672.4673). bhcc.com

WEED - Sled Dog Races. Siskiyou Sled Dog Races Distance Class race is an Official Iditarod Qualifying Race in 2009. The Siskiyou 135 Mile Sled Dog Race, or Siskiyou 220 has been increased to 220 miles to fulfill Iditarod qualifications. Sprint & Skijor team race competitions are held on Jan. 24 & 25. Time: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: Free to watch. Location: Deer Mountain Chuck Best Memorial Snowmobile Park, Highway 97, Weed, CA. Call: (530) 467-3009.iskiyousnowdogsports.net

WALNUT CREEK - Downtown Walnut Creek on Ice. This seasonal ice skating rink offers holiday exercise and fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Runs through Jan. 25. Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $11 - 15. Location: Civic Park, Clay Arts Parking Lot, Walnut Creek, CA. Call: (925) 935-7669. iceskatewalnutcreek.com

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