Patriotic golf

Eagle Ranch Golf Club will participate in the fourth annual Patriot Golf Day weekend Saturday, Sept. 4 through Monday, Sept. 6.

Golfers across the country, and at Eagle Ranch Golf Club, have the unique opportunity to donate an additional $1 or more to benefit Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of American military service men and women killed or disabled in action. Eagle Ranch Golf Club will request at least an additional $1 for each green fee that is processed this weekend. Patriot Golf Day is jointly supported by The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association. President George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States of America, serves as the 2010 Honorary Chairman of Patriot Golf Day weekend.

“Eagle Ranch Golf Club is proud to support this meaningful charity. Our military and their families make such an incredible sacrifice and we want to show our appreciation and support them,” said Jeff Boyer, Eagle Ranch director of golf. “We hope that you can come play this weekend and make a donation.”

With a $1 or more donation, Eagle Ranch Golf Club will be offering special “Shoulder Season Pricing.” For non-resident guests, the 18-Hole green fee will be $79 including cart and for Eagle, Garfield and Summit County residents, the fee will be $69. On Saturday, Sept. 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., golfers also can participate in a Closest-to-the-Pin Contest on Hole No. 5. Participants must donate $10. The men's and ladies winners will receive a complimentary foursome at Eagle Ranch Golf Club.

Through events nationwide since 2007, PGA Professionals have helped raise more than $5.3 million, allowing Folds of Honor to award 1,163 post-secondary educational scholarships. There are 172,000 dependents of fallen and wounded military service men and women from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts alone, and 85 percent of those dependents do not qualify for federal educational assistance. Patriot Golf Day allows Folds of Honor to present an ongoing tribute to our brave service members by ensuring that the families of fallen and wounded warriors have hope for the right educational start to life and best future possible.

As a proud supporter and Official Card of Patriot Golf Day, American Express will match donations made using an American Express® Card1 during Patriot Golf Day Weekend to support the Folds of Honor Foundation.

Individuals interested in contributing to Folds of Honor Foundation, and those applying for scholarships should visit FoldsofHonor.org.

Fall cleaning at Gypsum Rec

The Gypsum Recreation Center currently is closed for annual maintenance through Monday, Sept. 6.

The center will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 5:30 p.m.

Fall hours at Eagle Ranch Fitness Club

Beginning in September, the new operating hours at the Eagle Ranch Fitness Club are Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. to noon.

Call the club at 328- 5770 for more information.

Disc Golf tourney

The Flight for Freedom PDGA Disc Golf Tournament takes to the air Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Eagle County Fairgrounds.

Divisions include junior, recreational, intermediate, advanced and pro for men, women and masters. Registration ranges from $25 to $50, depending on the division, plus a $10 temporary PDGA membership fee if the participant is not already a member.

Pre-registration is highly recommended, as the field is limited to 90 players. To register, contact the Western Eagle County Metropolitan Recreation District at 328-5277 or visit www.wecmrd.org.

Check-in is 8 to 9 a.m. on the day of the contest, which will include two rounds of 18 holes. Moe's Original Bar B Que in Eagle will host the award ceremony after the second round of competition.

Wheels and Wings Show

Featuring vintage and classic cars, airplanes and motorcycles, the show is open to spectators from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Vail Valley Jet Center.

Cars will also be displayed Sept. 12 in Vail Village starting at 9 a.m.

“We have a very eclectic collection of cars registered so far,” said Julie Miller, director of operations. “Those wishing to display their vehicle can register online at our website, www.vailautomotiveclassic.com, and bring it to the Vail Valley Jet Center early on Sept. 11.”

Pre-registration online is $30 through Sept. 6, and $40 on the day of the show. Owners with multiple vehicles can register each additional car at $15 each after the first car is registered.

For more information, call 970-376-1299 or visit www.vailautomotiveclassic.com.

Great Stampede

On Sunday, Sept. 26, local PTA groups and volunteers from Eagle County will host the 20th Annual Wild West Day at 4 Eagle Ranch.

Families and friends will be able to enjoy a variety of activities throughout the day, including horse-back riding, carnival games, live music, food and more.

In celebration to honor the 20th anniversary, Wild West Day offers adults, kids and families the chance to participate in The Great Stampede. Runners have the choice of a three-mile race or one-mile kids fun run/family trot. For pre-registration information, contact Kelly Fralick-Ganley at 471-1933. Bib pick-up and same-day registration is from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m.

For the three-mile race, pre-registration is $15 for adults or $10 for kids. Same-day registration (cash only) is $20 for adults or $10 for kids

For the one-mile Kids Fun Run/Family Trot, pre-registration is $10 for adults or $8 for kids. Same day registration (cash only) is $15 for adults or $8 for kids. Registration fee includes a $5 admission to Wild West Day.

Wild West Day is made possible through the efforts and donations of countless local businesses and residents. For more information or to participate in the online auction beginning Sept. 1, visit www.wildwestday.com.

Safety and Health Fair

Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs will host a free Safety and Health Fair for Kids and Teens on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will be at the hospital, located at 1906 Blake Ave. in Glenwood Springs.

The fair will include more than 25 booths, including car seat safety checks, bike helmet safety, bike rodeo, fire prevention, jungle mobile, little peoples hospital, sun safety, face painting and much more. Glenwood Springs Kiwanis will serve a hamburger or hot dog with chips and a drink for $5.

Keepin' Em Real for Breast Cancer

Members of team Keepin' Em Real for Breast Cancer will host a fund-raiser golf tournament and silent auction Friday, Sept. 17, at the Eagle Ranch Golf Course.

The team is raising money to participate in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure walk in Denver. The event is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight to end breast cancer. Participants commit to raise at least $2,300 each and spend several months training to prepare for the event.

The golf tournament will get under way from 1 to 8 p.m. Cost is $125 per person or $480 team of four players. Hole sponsorships are available starting at $50.

For more information about the tournament, e-mail keepinemreal@gmail.com or call (970) 390-9248.

Around town ...

• It's not too late to join Colorado State University Extension and the Master Food Safety Advisors to learn the basics of home canning. Class dates are Wednesdays, Sept. 8 and 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Golden Eagle Senior Center. Classes will begin with a lecture on the science of home food preservation and will end with a hands-on lab. Cost is $25 per class and includes handouts. Call the CSU extension office at (970) 328-8630 to register because the class size is limited.

• The season is almost over at the Eagle Pool. Today, Sept. 2, and tomorrow, Sept. 3, the pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 6, pool hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The pool will close for the season after Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6.

• The Eagle Pool's annual Puppy Plunge will be back on Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Area residents can bring four-legged family members for a splashin' good time. Cost is $5 per dog. Sorry, no humans are allowed in the pool during the event.

Reader request

This week we received the following e-mail from reader Terry Latham:

“When I was 14 years old and recovering from a severe case of rheumatic fever, my parents sent me to stay with my aunt and uncle Pearl and Wally Palmer, who owned and operated a truck stop/ice cream shop in Eagle. The year was 1960. I stayed for the entire summer and made many friends who worked at the truck stop and lived in Eagle. I always intended to return, but never did. However, I loved Eagle and the people that I met there.

“I went on to Join the Navy and served 28 years as a meteorologist all over the world and on ships. I have been the director of a small non-profit that aids abused and neglected children on the Mississippi gulf coast for the last 15 years. If possible, could you place this in your paper with a request that anyone who was in Eagle at that time who remembers me contact me by e-mail at lathamterry@bellsouth.net?”

Vail Mountain School Home Tour

For the past 39 years, Vail Mountain School has been opening doors to some of the area's showcase homes to provide opportunities for education in the area.

This year, the VMS annual home tour is slated for Sunday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour will feature seven of Vail's finest homes, a luncheon by Larkspur Restaurant, a gourmet bake sale and a raffle with some incredible prizes.

All of the proceeds benefit the school's need-based financial aid fund.

For more information contact etamberino@vms.edu or call 476-3850.