Around Town: Rigatoni dinner supports Buhach Colony football

The Buhach Colony High School will host its fifth annual rigatoni takeout dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Italo-American Hall, West 18th and U streets. Tickets are $6, and proceeds will benefit Buhach Colony football program. For more information, call (209) 357-6608.

MERCED

Dog Howl-O-Ween Party

The Merced Dog Owners Group will host its fourth annual Howl-O-Ween Party from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at Applegate Park. There will be prizes for most original, best multi-dog group, best human/dog combo, photos and a raffle drawing. Entry fee is $8 and $5 for additional entries. Proceeds will help with Merced's first off-leash dog park. For more information, call (209) 723-7341 or go to mdogs.org.

ATWATER

Harvest Bazaar

The United Methodist Women will hold their 54th annual Harvest Bazaar from 8 a.m. to

1 p.m. Nov. 1 at 2250 Linden St. Many fall and Christmas wreaths, jams, baked goods, handcrafted items and nearly new donated items will be available. Lunch of vegetable beef soup, sandwiches and pie will be available. For more information, call (209)358-6172.

MERCED

Veritas Parlor bazaar

The Veritas Parlor No. 75 will host its annual Tea and Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at Shepherd of the Valley Church, 1455 E. Yosemite Ave. Baked breads, muffins, nut brittle, cement stepping stones, tea towels and craft items will be for sale. For more information, call (209) 722-1445.

MERCED

Help center benefit

The Alpha Pregnancy Help Center will host its annual Benefit Banquet with guest speaker, Star Parker, from 6 to

9 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Merced County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, call (209) 383-4600 or e-mail info@alphaphc.com.

ATWATER

Tzu Chi clinic

Tzu Chi medical team will host a free clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9 at Aileen Colburn Elementary School, 2201 Heller Ave. Blood pressure, blood sugar, medical, pediatrics, oriental medical and more. For the blood sugar test, do not eat for eight hours before. For more information, call (209) 529-2625.

LIVINGSTON/DELHI

Veterans Day Parade

The Livingston/Delhi Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 8327 and Ladies Auxiliary will host the fifth annual Veterans Day Parade at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. Immediately following the parade homemade soups and bread will be available ($4 per meal, all you can eat) at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1605 Seventh St. Proceeds will help defray the expenses of the parade. For more information or an entry form, call (209) 394-2059 or (209) 648-3952.

ATWATER

Quarterback, Dug Out Clubs

Buhach Colony High School will host the sixth annual Black and Gold Extravaganza-Sports Night at 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Merced Fairgrounds. Tickets are $30 and includes a steak dinner and dancing. A dessert auction and silent auction will also take place. For more information, call (209) 357-6608.

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