Events Galleries

Ride for a Reason 2009 : Today we went to Folsom to attend the "Ride for a Reason" fund raiser.
John Crews and his staff do an outstanding job putting this annual event together.
John Crews, Brent and Brian Patterson all three Bicycle Motorcross Hall of Fame members were there with their sons.
All three, John, Brent and Brian will be attending the opening ceremonies of the new BMX Hall of Fame facilities on September 17, 2009 in San Diego CA

Ride for a Reason 2009

Today we went to Folsom to attend the "Ride for a Reason" fund raiser. ...

Updated: Aug 09, 2009 11:40am PST

Ann and Paul's Wedding :

Ann and Paul's Wedding

Updated: Jun 13, 2009 9:11am PST

BMX Legends : In March, 2006, what started out to be a small backyard BBQ get together for old time BMX riders, turned into, (as Bob Osborn said), "a once in a lifetime event".

Gary Haselhorst, the organizer of the event, contacted a few old BMX riders and invited them to his home for the party.

As word spread about the this party, people started telling people and before you knew it, the party had to be moved to a rented hall.

At the event 5 riders were honored for their part in making BMX what it is today.  They called this the "Legends of BMX" award

Riders receiving this honor were, David Clinton, Stu Thompson, Brent Patterson, Greg Hill and Greg Esser.

Many thanks to Gary for putting this great event together.

BMX Legends

In March, 2006, what started out to be a small backyard BBQ get togeth ...

Updated: Mar 27, 2007 10:19pm PST

BMX Hall of Fame Weekend : The weekend of September 19, 20, the new BMX Hall of Fame was opened in Chula Vista CA.
A dinner inducting the new members was on Friday and Saturday and Sunday, the ribbon cutting and a race held at the Olympic Training Center

BMX Hall of Fame Weekend

The weekend of September 19, 20, the new BMX Hall of Fame was opened i ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2009 11:15am PST

Richard and Yvonne's Golden Anniversary : On Sunday,May 4, 2007, about 100 friends and relatives gathered at the Contra Costa Country Club to celebrate Richard and Yvonne's Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Richard and Yvonne's Golden Anniversary

On Sunday,May 4, 2007, about 100 friends and relatives gathered at the ...

Updated: May 07, 2008 12:36am PST

Castro Valley Roundup : Just outside the small community of Castro Valley CA. cowboys

To order, contact John Patterson at thailandjohn@hotmail.com 

Friends and family's gathered for the day long festivities and ended the day with a "Cowboy BBQ"

My thanks to the group for the giving me the opportunity to photograph the event

Castro Valley Roundup

Just outside the small community of Castro Valley CA. cowboys To or ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2008 4:25pm PST

Rowell Ranch Rodeo 2006 : The 86th Annual 2 day Rowell Ranch Rodeo in Castro Valley California.

Despite the rain on the 2nd day, this was a great family event.

During the event a special plaque was dedicated to Andrew "Bud" Garin for his lifelong support of the Rowell Ranch Rodeo. Bud passed away in 2005.

One of the highlights of the event is during the opening ceremonies.
A cowgirl rides at full gallop, down from the high mountain, carrying the American Flag into the arena

Rowell Ranch Rodeo 2006

The 86th Annual 2 day Rowell Ranch Rodeo in Castro Valley California. ...

Updated: May 26, 2006 5:27pm PST

Bluegrass Festival 2005 : In the sleepy little town of Plymouth CA, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, a Bluegrass Festival is held each year at the county fairgrounds. 
Fiddlers come from all over to meet old friends, listen to good music and sit around in the evening playing songs, with old and new friends, until the wee hours of morning.

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For more information on the California Bluegrass Association go to:  http://www.cbaontheweb.org/

Bluegrass Festival 2005

In the sleepy little town of Plymouth CA, in the foothills of the Sier ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2006 5:52pm PST

Nicole and Richard Wedding : On August 26, 2006, Nicole Inwood and Richard Fernandez married in the chapel at Camp San Luis  Obispo

Nicole and Richard Wedding

On August 26, 2006, Nicole Inwood and Richard Fernandez married in the ...

Updated: Aug 31, 2006 10:47am PST

Lunch with Coach Allamanno : On April 15, 2006, 20 former Fremont High School baseball and basketball players joined with coach Leo Allamanno to enjoy friendship and food, at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento.
This was a group that played ball in the 1950's
This has been an annual event organized by coach Allamanno.

Lunch with Coach Allamanno

On April 15, 2006, 20 former Fremont High School baseball and basketba ...

Updated: Apr 16, 2006 9:35pm PST

Black Cuisine Festival : On Saturday March 4, 2006 the Black Cuisine Festival was held in the Bayview Hunters Point district of San Francisco.
Music, food and dancing was enjoyed by all. We dined on BBQ and Soul food ( smothered ox tails, turkey legs, fried chicken, links, ribs, greens, black-eyed peas, macaroni and cheese and cornbread) and finished off with the great deserts (sweet potato pie, cobblers and various cakes.
This was a day where the locals came for a day of getting together. It appeared several of the people were seeing friends they had not seen for a long time.
We need more events like this.

Black Cuisine Festival

On Saturday March 4, 2006 the Black Cuisine Festival was held in the B ...

Updated: Mar 05, 2006 8:28pm PST

Guide Dog Graduation : Every six weeks a graduation ceremony is held at the training facilities in San Rafael CA. The Guide Dogs for the Blind is non profit, and all of the people receiving the guide dogs pay nothing. All is supported by donations
Each dog cost around $75,000 from the time of breeding to the completion of training.
Anyone that has the opportunity to visit these beautiful facilities should make the trip.  Visit the Guide Dogs webpage for more information.

Guide Dog Graduation

Every six weeks a graduation ceremony is held at the training faciliti ...

Updated: Dec 22, 2005 7:13pm PST

Ride For a Reason : Ride for a Reason is a family oriented, charity bike ride in Folsom, California.  All ride proceeds go to fund the fight to find a cure and support
people living with these diseases. Saving lives has never been so much fun! Check us out!  www.rfar.org

Ride For a Reason

Ride for a Reason is a family oriented, charity bike ride in Folsom, C ...

Updated: Aug 24, 2008 7:27pm PST

Anthony Sewell Memorial April 18, 2009 : On April 18, 2009, a memorial service was held for Anthony Sewell, "The Panther", at the BMX track in Bellflower, CA.

Greg Hill and his wife, Liz, did a great job putting this memorial together

Speaking about Anthony and his life, were his childhood friends, relatives and former BMX racers

Listening to the stories about his life was very interesting.  Stories from his sister, who helped raise Anthony as a child, from his hometown friends who rode BMX bikes with him on the streets of Los Angeles and from the riders that rode against him on BMX tracks all around the country

Everyone said that Anthony was always a mild mannered gentleman who competed hard but was always fair, and a gentleman on and off the track.

Unfortunately, I had to leave early to catch a plane and was not able to hear the remaining speakers.  I also would have liked to get a few more pictures.

I hope these pictures will give you an idea of the memorial.

Anthony, may you Rest in Peace

Anthony Sewell Memorial April 18, 2009

On April 18, 2009, a memorial service was held for Anthony Sewell, "Th ...

Updated: Apr 20, 2009 4:12pm PST

DD Defeat ALS Golf Tournament 2009 : DD Defeats ALS 3rd Annual Golf Tournament

DD Defeat ALS Golf Tournament 2009

DD Defeats ALS 3rd Annual Golf Tournament

Updated: Oct 27, 2009 4:13pm PST