October 2022 - Issue #2
PULSE
Stories inside
OF THE HIGH DESERT
LUCERNE VALLEY EDITION
SENIORS, VETERANS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES
The BMX Motorcycle track LUCERNE VALLEY— Cooler weather should bring out more motocross riders, now that the BMX track in town is ready and groomed after that last hard rain. The BMX track sits next to the Senior Center beyond the fenced off area to the east. It offers racing courses and practice sessions so expert, intermediate, and novice riders can get some time to hone their skills. Read more on page 13
Check out the events going on in our area this month.
Calico Days 2022
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The annual Calico Days event at the Calico Ghost Town Regional Park was held this year on September 24th and 25th. After a long period of Covid restrictions, the Calico Days event appeared to be back in full force. The crowds were somewhat lighter than I expected but that could have been due to the triple digit temperatures. According to the calendar, it is officially autumn. Apparently, the High Desert did not receive the memo. I’m ashamed to say, although I practically live in the shadow of the Calico Mountains, I had not been there in many years. Looking at the scheduled events, which filled an entire page each day, I chose to go on the Sunday. There were several events on Sunday that were either new, or new to me, since my last visit. All of the “usual” events were still there, just more of them. Read more on page 4
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