SPORTS BRIEFS

Falcon Baseball Hold’em Tourney

The Crescenta Valley Falcon Baseball program will hold its inaugural No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament and Bunco Night Fun-raiser event Nov. 7 at American Legion Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave., La Crescenta.

Tournament is limited to 60 players only, ages 18 and over.

Check-in will be at 5:15 p.m.

Poker fundamentals will be taught at 5:30 and the tournament will start at 6.

Raffle prizes, silent auction and more will be featured.

For more information, contact Phi Torres at ptorres@gusd.net or at (818) 249-5871, ext. 6110, or Donna Armstrong at (818) 219-2059.

Glendale college Baseball Camp

The Glendale Community College baseball coaching staff will instruct children and adults on the proper mechanics in batting, fielding, pitching and catching.

Sessions can be individual or in groups up to four for ages 8 and above.

The camp consists of three 90-minute sessions per week.

For more information, rates and appointments, contact the college’s baseball office at (818) 240-1000, ext. 5693.

Running classes set to be offered

California State University Los Angeles track and field Coach Gretchen Corrales will teach a youth running basic class at the Glendale Sports Complex, 2200 Fern Lane, Glendale.

The 45-minute sessions will begin at 4 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 6.

Sessions will focus on the numerous basics of running like a professional athlete and will include stretching, breathing technique, running with obstacles and nutrition.

For more information, call (323) 839-8550.

Glendale Friendship Games are set

The Homenetmen Glendale Ararat chapter will host the fourth annual Glendale Friendship Games for the Glendale and surrounding communities.

The games will take place Oct. 24-25 at various locations around Glendale and are designed to promote unity in a competitive manner.

Volleyball, basketball, tennis, table tennis, chess and soccer will be the featured sports.

For more information and registration, visit the organization’s website at www.ararat.org/gfg.