Around Town: Retired Teachers' holiday luncheon

The California Retired Teachers' Association will hold its annual holiday luncheon Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. at De Angelo's restaurant. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers and entertainment will be provided by Dick Shippley. For more information, call (209) 723-1806.

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Managed Care Commission to meet The Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced Managed Medical Care Commission will meet on Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at 530 W. 16th St. For more information, call (831) 430-5602.

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Willy Wonka

Playhouse Merced will present "Charlie and the Chocoloate Factory" by Roald Dahl starting Dec. 4 and running through Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is $8-children, $10-students, $17-seniors and $20-adults. For more information, call (209) 722-7971 or go to playhousemerced.com.

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Biscotti sale starting

The Italian Catholic Federation will sponsor a biscotti sale on Dec. 5 and 6 at St. Patrick's Church, 671 E. Yosemite Ave. from 2 to 5 p.m. and they will be sold after Masses. Preorders may be picked up on Dec. 4 between 2 and 5 p.m. They are $6 a dozen and proceeds will go to scholarships, Mercy Hospital Foundation, OLM School, St. Vincent de Paul and other charities. For more information, call (209) 383-4819.

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Merced Sierra Club Banquet coming

The Merced Sierra Club will hold its annual banquet at UC Merced on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. The speaker will be John Muir Laws. Ticket sales will end on Dec. 1 and are available at Blooming Affair, Aloha Floral and Merced Floral. For more information, call (209) 723-4747.

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Community meeting for the homeless Yosemite Church will host a community meeting to find ways to help homeless families on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at the church, 2230 E. Yosemite Ave. Class elders will present information about the program and how the community can help. For more information, call (209) 723-7755.

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Retired Teachers' Chorus performs

The California Retired Teachers' Association Chorus will give a choral performance at the Merced County Courthouse Museum on Dec. 6 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (209) 358-9061.

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Faith Mission Ministries conference

Faith Mission Ministries, Inc. will present a one-day conference on Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. This will be a day of joy and everyone is invited, come expecting a miracle. Refreshments will be served after the conference. For more information, call (209) 723-8228 or 631-9908.

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Christmas social

The Merced County Chamber of Commerce will gather to celebrate the holiday season on Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Fernando's Bistro, 510 W. Main St. The price of admission is an unwrapped toy for the "Cops for Kids Toy Drive." You can also drop off toys throughout the day at the Merced County Sheriff's Department trucks at the Merced County building parking lot (2222 M St.).

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