Class of 1972 reunion

Merced High Class of 1972 will hold its 40th class reunion on Saturday at the Italo-American Lodge, 1351 W. 18th St., Merced. Cost is $40 per person. Call David Salvadori at (209) 722-0753, leave a name and phone number, for details.

Ceremony for babies

Hinds Hospice Angel Babies invites you to attend "A Time to Remember, a Candlelight Ceremony" at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Rose Garden Gazebo in Applegate Park. Call (209) 383-3123 for details.

Farm Bureau dinner

MARIPOSA -- The Mariposa County Farm Bureau will hold its annual dinner and auction at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $25 each and children under 12 get in free. The event includes hors d'oeuvres, rib-eye steak dinner and entertainment by DJ Ted Dwyer. Proceeds will benefit high school scholarships, the FFA and 4-H programs, as well as Ag in the Classroom. For more, call (209) 742-5875.

Class of 2002 reunion

ATWATER -- The Atwater High School Class of 2002 will host its 10-year reunion with a picnic lunch at noon Saturday at Ralston Park. Appetizers and a no-host bar will follow, from

7 to 10:30 p.m., at the Branding Iron Restaurant. Tickets are $30 and all are encouraged to attend the football game Friday at the school. For more, e-mail ahsclassof2002@hotmail.com.

KYOS planning walk

KYOS will sponsor a Family Support Walk, with sign-in at 11:30 a.m. and the walk starting at noon, on Saturday at the FoodMaxx on Olive Avenue. For more info, call (209) 722-6992.

Day for dog owners

The Yosemite Kennel Club will host a Responsible Dog Owners Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Merced County Fairgrounds. The free event includes demonstrations, information on all breeds and fun for the kids. Call (209) 777-1273.

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