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Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009
Around Town: Equine art experience
MARIPOSA -- The Jamboree Winter Challenge Model Horse Show will host "Manes in the Wind Equine Art Experience" from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Admission is free. For more information, call (209) 742-6802 or go to hpginc@earthlink.net or modelhorsejamboree.com.
LIVINGSTON
Casino night fundraiser
Livingston Pentecost Hall will host a casino night fundraiser from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. today at 1237 Main St. All proceeds will go to "Race for Autism." Come and enjoy blackjack, craps, roulette, 3-card poker, pai gow, let it ride, a poker tournament, prizes, dancing, food, drinks and a raffle. Donations are $30 for table games and $50 for poker tournament and table games. For more information, call (209) 201-4025.
MERCED
Focus on love, marriage
A marriage class is being offered by the First Baptist Church of Merced, beginning on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
The class will look at the biblical secrets to a marriage that stays vibrant and strong over a lifetime. Everyone is invited. For more information, call (209) 383-7729, ext. 303.
LE GRAND
Filoli Gardens trip
The Le Grand Garden Club will sponsor a bus trip to Filoli Gardens departing from Brights Nursery at 6:45 a.m. on March 12. Cost is $50 and includes a tour of Filoli's house and garden, a stop at Sunset Magazine's garden and if time permits Summer Winds Nursery. Deadline to sign up is soon and you will need to bring a sack lunch. For more information, call (209) 389-4686.
MERCED
Soroptimist help out
Soroptimist International of Merced is seeking requests for donations to area service organizations for the 2009-2010 year. To be considered for funding submit a written request to SI Merced, P.O. Box 615, Merced, 95341. Describe how your request fits into the mission of "improving the lives of women and girls." For more information, call (209) 723-6023.
MERCED
Shakespeare on tour
The 3-person Shakespeare tour-de-force is now available as a tour to come into your school, office or auditorium. If you are interested in having this program come to you, call (209) 725-8587.
MERCED
Scholarships available
The Merced Elks Lodge No. 1240 is offering two scholarships to UC Merced students who have graduated from a high school in Merced County. Applications and more information, call (209) 723-0974.
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