Gavilan Niners hold October Ace Day The Gavilan Niners held
their October Ace Day on Oct. 28 at the Gavilan\Golf Course.
Gavilan Niners hold October Ace Day

The Gavilan Niners held their October Ace Day on Oct. 28 at the Gavilan\Golf Course.

Ace for Oct. was Opal Imprescia, Gilroy, net 29 which was also good for first place in the first flight. Second was Anita Sciutto, Capitola, net 32. First in the second flight was Betty Post, Morgan Hill, net 35, second was Joan Webenbauer, Morgan Hill, net 36 and third was Nina Kimoto, Watsonville, net 39. Low putts went to Birgit Caparusso, Gilroy with 13.

Winner at short course held on Oct. 8 was Jane Unland, Morgan Hill. She came in first in her flight.

The Gavilan Niners held their annual invitational on Oct. 21 at the Gavilan Golf Course. In all, 37 women from various golf courses participated in a four-ball scramble over 18 holes and then enjoyed a great lunch served by the Gavilan Niners members. Many prizes were awarded and the golfers participated in a silent auction.

The Gavilan Niners play each Thursday morning at the Gavilan Golf Course in Gilroy. Tee time is 9am. Please contact Arlene, 831-722-3028, Nina, 831-724-7901, or Carol, 779-9213 for more information.

SCBA registration

On Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9am to noon there will be a registration table for the Winter session of the South County Basketball Association at the Britton Middle School gym.

The cost is $85 for a returning players and $105 for a player who needs a jersey.

For any application postmarked after Nov. 26, add $20.

Applications available at www.scbabasketball.org or by calling 779-8325. The skills clinics will be held Dec. 4, and games begin Jan. 10.

Mt. Madonna YMCA Youth Basketball Registration Underway

Youth basketball league registration for boys and girls ages 2-16 has begun at the Mt. Madonna YMCA located at 17666 Crest Ave. in Morgan Hill.

The registration deadline is Dec. 19.

Youth basketball league games are played every Saturday from Jan. 8 through March 12 at YMCA and local facilities. Practice sessions once a week are scheduled by coaches for ages 7 and up.

Saturday game times will be announced by YMCA volunteer-coaches.

The registration fees for youth basketball are $45 for facility members and $65 for program members. A free youth basketball T-shirt is included in the registration fee.

Youth will learn the basic skills of basketball, including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. Leagues emphasize skill development, sportsmanship, fair play, respect for others and fun.

Each child is guaranteed equal playing time in every game. Participants must provide their own tennis shoes.

YMCA memberships and programs are open to the public. The annual membership fee is $25. Scholarships are available through contributions and individuals and families may apply by contacting the Mt. Madonna YMCA.

To register, call 779-0208 or drop in at 17666 Crest Avenue in Morgan Hill.

Rams Casino Night

Back by popular demand, the second Annual Rams Casino Night returns Nov. 12.

For your admission price of $50, you’ll receive a full buffet dinner, music, playing chips, prizes, and a chance to win the American Airlines $1,000 ticket voucher.

And on top of all that, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re helping to support our men and women student-athletes that represent Gavilan College.

So please consider bringing your husband, wife, significant other, neighbors or friends to this exciting night of blackjack playing, roulette wheel spinning, slot machine dropping, dice throwing extravaganza.

The casino night will be held at Eagle Ridge Golf Course.

Ticket sales are limited.

Any questions, please call 848-4895 or Ken Berry at 846-4936. If you or your company would be interested in being a table sponsor or event sponsor, gives us a call and we’ll be glad to give you all the details. This is going to be a great night of fun and support of Rams Athletics. Hope to see you there.

Taylor Made Baseball

From Dec. 6 through Jan. 30, Taylor Made Baseball will put on Alan Jaeger’s “Thrive on Throwing” arm strengthening program. The class will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-6pm at Community Park.

To sign up, call 782-0630 or send an e-mail to

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. The cost is $195 for 24 sessions – $8 per session.

Payment is due by Nov. 24. Checks should be made out to Rich Taylor and mailed to 17338 Serene Drive, Morgan Hill, CA. 95037. Details: www.taylormadebaseball.com

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