Outriders plan
progressive ride
Lucerne Valley Outriders are planning a progressive ride on Saturday, Aug. 17. The ride will start at the Lucerne Valley VFW at 10 a.m. Please be there at 9 a.m.
They will proceed to Chris and Rae Schwarcz’s ranch in the Cove, for a Goody stop, then back toward the “V” and drop in on Blew Eyes for another Goody stop, then back to the VFW. Our BBQ and Potluck will be held on the back patio of the VFW. Meat and potatoes will be provided. Please bring a potluck side dish, your chairs and your drinks.
The dinner is free to members but $5 to nonmembers. Hope all of you can make it there.
Car gathering
We will gather at the Lucerne Valley Market on Aug. 22. Hope we see a good number cars there.
Barbecue at The Rivers Edge Ranch
The Rivers Edge Ranch will host a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31. The event will feature baptisms, food, basketball and handball tournaments and music.
The event free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated.
The Rivers Edge Ranch is located at 33433 Haynes Road, Lucerne Valley.
For more information, visit www.theriversedgeranch.org or call Big Al at 951-415-9642.
Hazardous waste collections coming up
The next household hazardous waste collection will be Sept. 14 behind the fire stations. Watch for notices.
L.V. Veterans Monument meeting
The Lucerne Valley Veterans Memorial Monument Committee will meet on Monday, Aug.19 at 2:30 p.m., Lucerne Valley Community Center.
The committee’s regularly scheduled meeting date is the third Monday of each month. The community, especially veterans, are encouraged to attend.
For more information, call Patti Riddle at 760-248-7062.
Analog translator
signals to end
in September
The analog TV translator signals (Channels 15, 17, 19, 50), currently broadcast on the Lucerne Valley television translator, will be discontinued in early September. All 10 digital channels can currently be found on 41, 43, 48. Two additional channels are in the planning stages with more details to follow in the coming months. Please contact the CSA 29 office for further information at 760-248-7048.
Golden Acres Water Co. to hold meeting
The Gordon Acres Water Co., Inc., will hold their annual tract membership meeting on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 1-4 p.m. at the Lucerne Valley Community Center.
Movies in the Park
The Lucerne Valley Parks and Recreation 2013 Summer “Movies In The Park” series will conclude with “Big Miracle” on Aug. 23.
The movies are shown in Pioneer Park’s Outdoor Theatre and begin at sunset. Admission is free thanks to event sponsors: OMYA California, Mitsubishi Cement Corp, Lucerne Valley Road Runners and First Mountain Bank.
In case of inclement weather, movies will be shown in the Community Center.
For more information, call CSA 29 at 760-248-7048.
AYSO looking for volunteers to referee games
Local parents are spearheading a drive to start up a new American Youth Soccer region in Lucerne Valley. Organizers are looking volunteer referees, coaches and more.
For more information, call Scot Gasper at 760-623-5633.
BMX track
special events
The BMX track in Lucerne Valley is participating in the BMX Desert Summer Series. Next events in Lucerne Valley will be held on Sept. 15. Series events also take place in Hesperia.
Riders of all ages and ability levels are invited to join the fun.
For more information on riding at the local track or the Desert Summer Series, call 760-813-5393 or visit xroadsbmx.com or xroadsbmx on Facebook.