Around Town: Back to school night

ATWATER -- Atwater High School will host its Back To School Night at 5:45 tonight in the gymnasium, followed by classroom visits.

MERCED

Potluck dinner

The Merced Eve. Aglow Community Lighthouse will hold its monthly meeting Friday with a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. at the Sierra Presbyterian Church, 3603 M St.

To RSVP, call (209) 383-0627.

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Mini-grants offered

First 5 Merced County is pleased to announce that its 2010-2011 general mini-grants program guidelines and applications are now available and will be accepted during two cycles this year for mini-grants (up to $3,000) for activities benefitting children from birth through 5 years.

Cycle 1 deadline is Sept. 15, and Cycle 2 deadline is Jan. 14, 2011. The program guidelines and application are available at www.first5- mercedcounty.org, call (209) 385-7337.

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60th reunion

The Merced High School class of 1950 will be having its 60th reunion on Sept. 18 at the Branding Iron Restaurant.

We have lost contact with a few of our classmates. If you are one, or know one, please have them call (209) 722-9418 or (209 )726-9330 regarding the reunion. We would really like to reconnect with our classmates. If you leave a message, please leave your name (maiden name) and phone number.

MARIPOSA

Airport fly-in

The 11th annual Mariposa-Yosemite Airport Fly-in and Open House will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25.

Admission is free and there will be vintage, home-built and antique airplanes to look at and something for everyone to do. Lunch will be available for a small fee.

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Run with angels

The memorial 5K run/walk, Running With Angels will be on Oct. 10 at Davenport Park.

Events will start at 8:30 a.m. and all proceeds will benefit the children of Darren Landis Parker and Brandy Teran Saxton. Entry fee is $20 and there will be a dessert auction. Hats are also available for $10 each.

For more information, call (209) 723-5333 or e-mail rwamerced@sbc- global.net.

ATWATER

Golf tournament

The Atwater Police Activities League and Atwater Caring About Kids Community Council will host its second annual golf tournament at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 at the Rancho Del Rey Golf Course.

Player entry fee is $75 and includes green fee, cart, tee bag and barbecue lunch.

Flag pin sponsorhip is $200 and advertises your company's support of the event. All proceeds to benefit youth programs.

For more information, call (209) 381-1378, 357-6322, 564-1813 or 357-6124, ext. 371.

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Art exhibition

The Merced College Art Gallery will host an exhibition from Sept. 27 through Oct. 21.

A reception will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29.

For more information and gallery times, call (209) 384-6064.

MERCED

Senior legal services

The Outreach for Central California Legal Services is a service for senior citizens who need legal advice.

This service is free to all seniors regardless of income and it offers help with items such as wills, scams, elder abuse, elder law, housing rights and government benefits (SSI, Social Security, etc.).

For more information, call (209) 723-5466 or e-mail amanzo@central- callegal.org.

If you would like to have your event announced in the Around Town column, e-mail your information to Connie Hodges at least one week prior to the event, at chodges@mercedsunstar.com. Items run according to space available.