The Garnett Valley Gherkins Pickleball Club will hold an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the O’Donoghue Fieldhouse, 42 South Thornton Road,  in Concord Township from 9 a.m. until noon. Admission is free and many door prizes to be awarded including a new pickleball paddle.There will also be free pickleball instruction for beginners and newbies who are wearing athletic foot wear. Balls and paddles will be provided. For more information about the Gherkins and pickleball, go to www.gherkins.org