Around Town: Back To School Night

ATWATER -- Buhach Colony High School will hold its Back To School Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Buhach Colony theater. Parents are encouraged to visit their child's classrooms for teacher presentations. For more information, call (209) 357-6600.

MERCED

Shopping spree

Connie Hodges -

Merced 20-30 Club will host its third annual Children's Shopping Spree on Aug. 30 in partnership with the Merced City School District. Children in need will be given a backpack, school supplies and $100 to purchase much-needed clothing.

Last year more than 30 children benefited from the Merced 20-30 club's shopping spree. This year, the club's goal is to raise enough in donations to sponsor at least 40 children.

Anyone interested in donating funds, a backpack or school supplies, please send the donation to Merced 20-30, Inc., Tax ID No. 20-49422727, 3144 N. G Street, Suite 125-327, Merced, CA 95340 by Monday. All proceeds go directly to the project and all donations are tax-deductible. For more information, e-mail merced2030@yahoo.com.

MERCED

Free trees

Anyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation will receive 10 free Dogwood trees. To receive the trees send a $10 membership contribution to Ten Dogwoods, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 by Aug. 31 or join online at arborday.org.

MERCED

Breakfast with Cardoza

The Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce presents breakfast with Congressman Dennis Cardoza from 8 to 9 a.m. Sept. 4 at the Branding Iron, 640 W. 16th St. Cost is $15 for a buffet breakfast. For more information or to reserve a seat, call (209) 384-7092.

MODESTO

Free vocal lessons

The River Lights a cappella women's chorus will offer free group vocal lessons starting Sept. 8 at the Geneva Presbyterian Church Social Hall, 1229 E. Fairmont Ave. each Monday evening beginning Sept. 8 and ending Oct. 6. The 32-member chorus is seeking female singers who wish to enhance their vocal skills and perform with an award-winning chorus in its annual show Oct. 11. For more information, call (209) 551-0246 or (209) 629-8585.

ATWATER-WINTON

Pancake breakfast

The Atwater-Winton Lions Club will host its pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon on Sept. 13 at the Atwater Women's Clubhouse, Third Street and Grove Avenue. Cost is $7 per person and $3 for children 8 and under. Proceeds will benefit Camp Pacifica and Local Lions Projects. For more information, call (209) 358-0044 or (209) 358-1668.

MERCED

Boys and Girls Club

The Merced Boys and Girls Club will host "Fulfilling the dream ... in our lifetime" on Oct. 18. Tickets are $30 for dinner and $50 for dinner and membership.

If you would like to have your event announced in the Around Town column, send your information to Connie Hodges at least one week prior to the event, at chodges@mercedsunstar.com. Items run according to space available.