Upcoming Sahuarita events

Gene Chapman Memorial Tumacacori Century October 18

Gene Chapman Memorial Tumacacori Century: The route is a mixture of flat, rolling hills, and challenging climbs, and very picturesque, many cyclists record their best time for riding a century on this route, sweep support is available, bike mechanic on hand for minor repairs, options for 31, 71 and 103 mile bike rides, ride past Green Valley, Arivaca and Tubac. For more information call 520-512-0442 or visit http://www.bikegaba.org.

7th Annual Sahuarita Pecan Festival November 14

7th Annual Sahuarita Pecan Festival: The Farm, showcases the Green Valley Pecan Company’s extensive pecan history, also celebrates the culture, cuisine and music of the Santa Cruz Valley, includes live entertainment, family-friendly activities, harvest demonstrations, hayrides and games, regional food and pecan-related dished, local arts and crafts market, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. For more information go to http://www.sahuaritapecanfestival.com.

7th Annual Pecan Classic 15K or 5K Run/Walk and the Nut Run November 14

7th Annual Pecan Classic 15K or 5K Run/Walk and the Nut Run: 1.5 mile Family Fun Run at Green Valley Pecan Company, travels a scenic course on dirt roads and trails through pecan orchards, features prize money and unique awards, 8:00 a.m. For more information call 520-820-6447 or visit http://taggrun.com/.