Ice cream social offers fingerprinting, games
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church will hold an ice cream social from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at 1455 E. Yosemite Ave. Activities will include fingerprinting, games and more. Parents and children welcome.
Supervisor planning two town hall meetings
Supervisor John Pedrozo will hold town hall community meetings at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at 1416 C St. in Livingston, and Feb. 28 at 504 W. 13th St. in Merced. Call (209) 385-7637 or go to www.co.merced.ca.us.
Peripheral neuropathy support group to meet
The Merced peripheral neuropathy support group will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Hoffmeister Center, 1920 Canal St. Call (209) 358-2045.
Wayward Ponies plans 4th annual open house
Wayward Ponies will hold its fourth annual open house Monday and is in need of donations of new items or gift certificates for prizes as well as the loan of pop-up canopies in case of inclement weather. Admission, refreshments and one raffle ticket are free; the raffle drawing will be held at 2:30 p.m. and participants must be present to win. Call (209) 742-6808 or go to www.waywardponies.org.
Women's group to mark World Day of Prayer
Church Women United will celebrate World Day of Prayer from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 1 at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 1345 E. Olive Ave. Light refreshments will be served. Call (209) 722-6101 for details.
Yearly enchilada dinner is coming to Hornitos
HORNITOS -- The 64th annual Hornitos Enchilada Dinner will be held from 3:30 to 8 p.m. March 2 at the Stag Hall. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children. The meal includes a choice of two enchiladas or chicken pot pie, beans, fresh salsa, garlic bread, coleslaw, ice cream, coffee and punch. Dine-in or take-out. Call (209) 376-2320 or go to www.hornitospc.com.
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