Resident earns award for riding
Gilroy – Ted M. Moore of Gilroy recently earned an award for logging 50 hours in the American Quarter Horse Association Horseback Riding Program.
The program recognizes and rewards AQHA members for time spent with their American Quarter Horses in activities such as trail rides, working cattle, pleasure driving, and simply riding.
The first award, a program recognition patch, is given after 50 hours have been logged and verified. Patches and nine subsequent awards are presented at 100 to 5,000 hour levels and range from merchandise gift certificates from Drysdales Western Store to a Montana Silversmith trophy belt buckle at the highest level.
AQHA actively encourages horseback riding as a recreational activity that can be enjoyed alone or shared with family and friends.
Details: (806) 376-4811.
Support troops every Tuesday
Gilroy – Operation Interdependence provides the means for you to support the troops every Tuesday from 5 to 6pm, at 8075 Camino Arroyo. Please register at www.oidelivers.org.
Details: Susan at 847-3079 or Karen at 848-2630.
Find treasures at downtown market
Gilroy – Antique dealers, produce stores and a variety of other downtown business owners will hold outdoor flea markets despite major construction along Monterey Street.
The events, held on the first and third Saturdays of the month through October, will rotate between two parking lots off Eigleberry Street, between Fourth and Sixth streets, from 8:30am to 3pm.
Details: www.downtowngilroy.com.
Annual Reek Run is on the way
Gilroy – Theater Angels Art League is sponsoring the annual Reek Run. The run is a 5k/10k Run/Walk at Bonfante Gardens on Saturday, July 8, at 8am. Cost on day of run: $30 adults and $22 for 12 and under.
Pre-registration is $27 adults and $20 for others. Participates will be given a day ticket for Bonfante Gardens. The purpose of the race is to raise awareness and funds for the Gilroy school art programs.
Details: 847-1441.
Sun Kings perform
Gilroy – The Sun Kings will be performing at the Bonfante Gardens Amphitheater on Saturday, July 8, from 7:30 to 10:30pm.
For adults, beer and wine will be sold. Tickets $25; the proceeds will benefit Bonfante Gardens Inc. Educational Foundation.
Details: 842-9348.
Join the Cub Scouts
Gilroy – Cub Scouts is open to boys in grades 1-5. If you’re about to complete kindergarten and are interested in Scouting, please call the Pack at 842-2526 to take part in Pack 794’s summer program.
Volunteers needed
Gilroy – The Live Oak Adult Day Services in Gilroy is in need of volunteers who can read stories in Spanish for our non-english speaking elderly members, or who can provide musical entertainment in spanish.
Details: 847-5491.
Gav golf tourney
Gilroy – Gavilan College baseball supporters are hosting an annual golf tournament on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Gilroy Golf Course. The tournament, which features a shotgun start format, begins at noon.
The day is topped off with a barbecue dinner. A baseball game pitting alumni against current players is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Rams baseball field.
The golf tournament is open to community members as well as alumni, players and boosters.
Former players especially are encouraged to register.
Details: Neal Andrade at 846-4916 or na******@*****er.net.
SM Horsemen meet
San Martin – San Martin Horsemen’s Association will hold it’s next general meeting Friday, July 14, at 7pm at the California Stables. Sandi Parker will demonstrate the Parelli method of horsemanship, discuss the concept behind the Parelli method, including the 7 games. SMHA will be barbecuing hamburgers and hot dogs, and requests members to bring a potluck item such as a salad or dessert.
Details: www.smhorse.com, sm**@****ic.com or 482-7420.
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