Antelope Valley hums with spring activities

The Antelope Valley Survivors Relay for Life team sponsor their Cinco de Mayo dinner, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, at the Walker Community Center. There will be an authentic Mexican dinner, no-host bar, a pinata for the children attending, and some really good raffle items. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 10.

Saturday, May 22, there will be a Trail Trial for those who love horseback riding. Registration starts at 8 a.m. at Larson Lane and Eastside Lane. The ride will have obstacles and be judged by the American Trail Trials Association. Information, Marianne at (530) 495-2819, Robin, (530) 495-2502, or Tammy, (530) 495-2239.

Candidates' night

Wednesday, May 5, at the Walker Community Center, there will be an evening for voters to hear from candidates for not only our district's supervisor, but those running for other offices, as well. It is a perfect time to help you make election decisions. This also reminds me to tell you to be registered to vote June 8. Registration forms are available at the post office, so don't miss being a voter.

Mountain Warfare Challenge

May 22, the Marine Corps sponsors their annual 10-kilometer off-road race challenge at the Mountain Warfare Training Center. It provides obstacles such as a 5-foot wall climb, tire course, and a tunnel crawl. It gives you a chance to compete with the Marines. For information, call David Warren at (760) 932-1572 or at david.warren@usmc.mil

This and that

Local artists Erma Thomas and Sally Joseph and the Antelope Valley Women's Club presented a beautiful painting to the Antelope Elementary School on Friday. This picture depicts two beautiful colts, which happen to be the school's mascots. The kids in the assembly when it was presented really loved the painting, which now hangs in their multipurpose room.

Fishing season opened last Saturday on the West Walker River. It was a beautiful day and the waters were perfect. Get out there and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings along with catching some beautiful fish.

The Walker Thrift Store has continued their monthly $3 bag sale until this Saturday. They have a lot of new things out for you to check, so try to get down there for a great buy.

Lynne Katusich can be reached at lynnekat@schat.net or (530) 495-2552.