Around Town: Habitat for Humanity

The Habitat for Humanity will host its annual meeting with a potluck tonight at 5:30 at the Hoffmeister Center, 19th and Canal streets. Names A through J are encouraged to bring a main dish, K-Q a dessert and R-Z a salad or side dish.

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Soroptimist celebrate

The Soroptimist International of Atwater will host its annual Holiday Affair today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 760 E. Bellevue Road. There will be crafts, vendors, lunch and a raffle.

MERCED

Andi Green at mall Author Andi Green will be at the Merced Mall on Sunday to meet and read to children from 1 to 3 p.m. She is a children's author and her books are the "WorryWoo Monsters." Each character has a story that embodies an emotion. For information, call (209)723-3981 or e-mail dj@worrywoos.com.

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Tribute to Wooten

You are invited to a special dinner in honor of Mayor Ellie Wooten for her contributions, dedication and years of service to the city of Merced on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Italo-American Lodge, corner of 18th and U streets. Cost is $25 per person or sponsor a table for $200. Seating is limited. For information, call (209) 722-9269 or (209) 631-5521.

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Facing mental illness The new director of Merced County Mental Health will discuss the "Minds On the Edge" on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Gracey Room in the Merced County Library, 2100 O St. For information, call (209) 384-2498.

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'King Lear' auditions

Director Heike Hambley will have auditions for Shakespeare's tragedy "King Lear" at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 at Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St. All roles are available except Lear, and performances will be on Feb. 19 - 21. For information, call (209) 723-3265 or go to mercedshakespearefest.org.

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Holiday parade Merced will host its annual holiday parade on Dec. 5 down Main Street, from G Street to N Street. There will also be a dedication of the fountain at Bob Hart Square to Susie Rossi from 1 to 3 p.m. and many more activities. Applications are available for the parade which will start at 3 p.m. Food and vendor applications are also available. For information, (209) 385-6827, (209) 724-8104 or go to 690 W. 16th St.

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