Around Town: Radio of the Past

Merced County Courthouse Museum will host Radio of the Past exhibit through Sept. 14. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday and admission is free. For more information, call (209) 723-2401 or go to mercedmuseum.org.

MERCED

Exhibits at arts center

The Merced County Arts Council welcomes two artists, Jessica Dunne and Diane Stevens, on display from 5 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 4 at the Multicultural Arts Center. All are welcome to attend.

MERCED

Holy Hip Hop Transformed

Christian Life Center will host a community celebration known as Holy Hip Hop Transformed on Friday starting at 5 p.m. with a car show and doors will open at

6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. The gospel rap concert is open to the public with many prizes to be given away. It will take place at the church, 650 E. Olive Ave. For more information, call (209) 383-2273, ext 122 or go to myspace.com/ holyhiphopconcert.

OAKDALE

High school rodeo

California High School Rodeo is accepting membership applications for the 2008-2009 high school rodeo season and a membership meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 3 at the Oakdale High School gym. For more information or to get an application, call (209) 376-2304 or e-mail dwtccr@aol.com or go to chsra.com.

LIVINGSTON

Free computer classes

The Livingston Library will host free beginning computer classes on Thursday evenings starting Sept. 4 through November. The classes will be taught in English and Spanish. You must sign up ahead of time, class size is limited to five students per session. For more information, call (209) 394-7330 or go to co.merced.ca.us.

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March Against Meth

This Ain't Your Mama's Church will host their second annual March Against Methamphetamine starting at 10 a.m. on Sept. 6 at the Amtrak Station. Participants will march, ride motorcycles, bikes and drive cars to Courthouse Park. They will also have a custom car, motorcycle and bike show, bounce houses, games, food, live bands and special speakers. Co-sponsors are D.O.S. Ministries, Tranquility House, Hobie House, Merced Rescue Mission, Celebrate Recovery, Madera Rescue Mission and the Merced Police Department. For more information, call (209) 723-6502.

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Retired teachers meet

The California Retired Teachers Association will hold its first general meeting for the new school year at 10 a.m. on Sept. 8 with a continental breakfast at the CTA office, 3175 Collins Drive. For more information, call (209) 383-2379.

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Fete Hispanic heritage

Everyone is invited to the free Hispanic Heritage Celebration from 1 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Merced Open Air Theatre (MOAT) in Applegate Park. There will be food, prizes, games, cultural activities, informational booths, bounce houses, face painting, arts and crafts, music, pinatas, dancers and sports activities. For more information, call (209) 385-6895.

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.