Saratoga News Sports Briefs Wedemeyer Gala The first annual Charlie Wedemeyer Celebration Gala, honoring outstanding Bay Area high school seniors, will be held May 20, 6 p.m., in the Imperial Ballroom at the Fairmont Hotel. Special guests for the evening event include Peggy Fleming, Jan Hutchins, Michael Nouri and John Ralston. Scholarships of $1,000 each will be presented to college-bound athletes who have overcome adversity or challenge and who have demonstrated a positive attitude in helping others. For more information on the event, call Pam Dunnett (867-2546), Reiko Iwanaga (867-4525), Roger F. Reedy (980-9555, ext. 28) or Carri Wedemeyer (358-4784). Soccer Tryouts The De Anza Impact will hold Class 1 (select) tryouts for the under-11 spring season and under-12 fall season on Feb. 28, 1-3 p.m. For more information, call 378-5934, or e-mail mtwhalen@earthlink.net. Valentine Run The annual Valentine 10K fun run and 5K walk returns to Campbell on Feb. 13, 9 a.m. The event begins at Water Tower Plaza, First Street and Orchard City Drive in downtown Campbell, and the cost is $15 per entrant. Awards will be presented in the 10K division only. For more information, call 866-2105. All-Comers Meets Los Gatos will host a series of all-comers track and field meets on Saturdays, 12:30 p.m., through Feb. 27. Athletes will compete in open, masters' men, women's, boys and girls divisions. The cost is $3 for athletes and $2 for spectators. Proceeds go toward track resurfacing at the high school. For more information, call Willie Harmatz at 354-7365. Adult Sports Signups for teams and individuals interested in playing in the San Jose adult volleyball and basketball leagues are now being accepted. Registration begins Feb. 15 for the adult basketball season. The cost is $340 per team for the six-game season. Volleyball league play begins Feb. 22 in the gym at the Camden Lifetime Activities Center. The cost is $235 per team, and the registration deadline is Feb. 19. For more information on either program, call 277-5556. [ Back to Contents Page | Saratoga News Home Page | Archives ] This article appeared in the Saratoga News, February 10, 1999. ©1999 Metro Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.