Around Town: Veterans Day

Veterans Day

WINTON -- The Winfield Elementary School in Winton will present its Veterans Day program at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday at 6981 Chestnutt Lane.

For more information, call (209) 357-6891.

MARIPOSA

Manna House fete

The 15th anniversary to honor community and Manna House will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Mariposa as Chocolate Soup welcomes the holiday season.

Proceeds will go to Manna House, a critical lifeline for many who need sustenance and food during these difficult times. They will also host the Trans Valley Youth Football Super Bowl. All the historic attractions and businesses will be open.

For more information, call (209) 966-3115 or go to www.mariposabears.com/

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MERCED

Cioppino dinner

The Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce will host its 22nd annual cioppino dinner and auction on Friday at St. Patrick's Hall.

Tickets are $50 for all you can eat New York steak and cioppino, plus a fabulous auction.

RSVP by calling (209) 384-7092.

MERCED

Symphony opens

The Merced Symphony will open its 2009-2010 season at 7:30 Saturday at Lakireddy Auditorium, UC Merced, with a pre-concert reception at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students.

For more information, call (209) 383-3277.

LIVINGSTON

Craft, bake sale

The Monte Cristo Adult Community will hold a craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

For more information, call (209) 394-3509.

ATWATER

Holiday bazaar

The Atwater Unit of United Methodist Women will host its 55th annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the church on the corner of Linden and Bellevue.

Start your holiday shopping with beautiful handcrafted, homemade items. A soup luncheon will also be held.

MERCED

Retired teachers

The California Retired Teachers Association will host a breakfast meeting in conjunction with a tour of the Merced County Courthouse at 8 a.m. Nov. 10 led by Presiding Judge John Kirihara, followed by breakfast at Toni's Courtyard Cafe.

Cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.

For more information, call (209) 723-1806.

MERCED

Red Tent Bookclub

The Red Tent Bookclub will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Christian Connection, corner of G and Olive streets.

The book they will be discussing is "Under the Overpass," by Mike Yankoski.

LE GRAND

Enchilada dinner

The American Legion Post 660 will have its annual enchilada dinner from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Veteran's Memorial Building, 12560 E. Le Grand Road.

Cost is $8 for dinner or $12 for a dozen enchiladas.

For more information, call (209) 389-4654.

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