Merced County's Mental Health Board will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. May 7 in Planada at 9167 Stanford Ave. The public is invited to attend.
ATWATER -- The National Day of Prayer will be marked at noon Thursday at 750 Bellevue Road. This year's theme is "Pray for America," based on Matthew 12:21. For more information, call (209) 357-6205.
ATWATER -- TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 2300 Cascade Drive in the clubhouse at Castle Vista. Call (209) 628-9720 for more information.
WINTON -- The Winton Chamber of Commerce will hold a Mother's Day breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. May 12 at Pizza Plus and Fun, 6994 Bridget Court. All you can eat. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 3 to 10. The meal includes biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage and hash browns. Proceeds will benefit Winton youth groups. Call (209) 769-1077 or (209) 751-9177.
Youth Sports Parade
The Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 500 Buena Vista Drive, except when the first Monday is a holiday. Call (209) 723-8953 or (209) 384-7722 for more information.
A local moms' group, MOPS, will host the Me Project from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on May 2 at Yosemite Church, 2230 E. Yosemite Ave. The speaker will be Kathi Lipp. There will be dessert, coffee and more on tap, with a healthy dose of laughter. Tickets are $10 per person and $15 for those needing child care (up to four children). Call (209) 383-5038 for more information.
Merced High School will host a barbecue to welcome the Class of 2017 students from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on May 1 in the quad-cafeteria area, 205 W. Olive Ave. Students will be able sign up for clubs, meet the staff, interact with Link Crew students and more. Call (209) 385-6465 for more information.
The Merced SPCA will host its 17th annual dog walk fund-raiser at 9 a.m. on May 4 starting at the Applegate Zoo entrance. Prizes will be presented and walkers will receive a complimentary photo with their dog. Call (209) 658-3637 or (209) 384-7722 for more information.
The Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 500 Buena Vista Drive, except when the first Monday is a holiday. Call (209) 723-8953 or (209) 384-7722 for more information.
Merced College Community Services will offer golf for all ages classes, starting Saturday and continuing through May 18. Classes are held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Call (209) 384-6224 for more information.
A Church Women United potluck luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 3 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1455 E. Yosemite Ave. Bring a dish to share. The program will be provided by Margaret Simmons from Sierra Grace Homeless Project. Her presentation is titled "Swinging Wide the Doors of Hospitality." Call (209) 722-6101 for more information.
ATWATER -- There will be a community rally for the upcoming season of Relay for Life at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Castle Family Health Center. For more information, call (209) 777-9402, email mlindenberg84@live.com or go to www.relayforlife.org/atwaterca.
The Peggy Heller School's sixth-grade class will host a fund-raiser from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. today in the parking lot, 201 Lakeview Drive. Cost will be $10 per plate and includes pulled pork on a hoagie roll, beans and coleslaw.
Community blood drive
A mature driver improvement class will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Merced Tri-College Center. This is a free class. Space is limited; to register, call (209) 381-6541.
ATWATER -- Free BMX Ride Nights start today and run through October. They will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at Veterans Park. Youth ages 6 to 17 are invited. Bikes and helmets are available at no charge. Sign-ups will be held at the track today.
Merced College Community Services will hold a class on baby hair accessories starting Tuesday and continuing through May 14. The class will be held on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 630 W. 19th St. Call (209) 384-6224.
Peggy Heller School's sixth-grade class will have a fund-raiser from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot, 201 Lakeview Drive. Cost will be $10 per plate for pulled pork on a roll, beans and coleslaw from Uncle Buck's.
Club Mercedes will have its annual enchilada sale from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the club, Ninth and M streets. Ground beef enchiladas are $13 a dozen, with beans and rice available for an extra $5 per container. Take-out orders only. Sales will be limited, so advance tickets are requested. Call (209) 383-9906. Proceeds will benefit Merced Youth Baseball and the club's College Endowment Fund.
ATWATER -- Free BMX Ride Nights start today and run through October. They will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at Veterans Park. Youth ages 6 to 17 are invited. Bikes and helmets are available at no charge. Sign-ups will be held at the track today.
The Old Timers of Merced County will honor county pioneers at the 71st annual Old Timers Reunion- Luncheon on Sunday at the Italo-American Lodge. Those honored are at least 85 years of age and have lived in Merced County for at least 50 years. They will receive a free lunch and be presented with certificates and proclamations from various officials and political representatives, including the Merced County Board of Supervisors. For more information or to receive an application, call (209) 769-7460 or email mnelson935@yahoo.com.
The local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 0691, is seeking new members. To qualify you must have served "in country" during the Vietnam War era. For more information, call (209) 381-0451 or go to 450 W. 21st St., Merced.
The Old Timers of Merced County will honor county pioneers at the 71st annual Old Timers Reunion- Luncheon on Sunday at the Italo-American Lodge. Those honored are at least 85 years of age and have lived in Merced County for at least 50 years. They will receive a free lunch and be presented with certificates and proclamations from various officials and political representatives, including the Merced County Board of Supervisors. For more information or to receive an application, call (209) 769-7460 or email mnelson935@yahoo.com.
Peggy Heller School's sixth-grade class will host a fund-raiser from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on April 20 in the parking lot, 201 Lakeview Drive. Cost will be $10 per plate for pulled pork on a roll, beans and coleslaw from Uncle Buck's.
The God Represented In People's Spirit student club will present junior high, high school and college students praising God in workshops, skits, dance performances and song at 10:30 a.m. on April 20 at the Weaver Middle School gym, 3076 E. Childs Ave. All ages are welcome to attend.
Club Mercedes will host its annual enchilada sale from 2 to 5 p.m. on April 20 at the club, Ninth and M streets. Ground beef enchiladas are $13 a dozen, with beans and rice available for an extra $5 per container. Take-out orders only. Sales will be limited, so advance tickets are requested. Call (209) 383-9906. Proceeds will benefit Merced Youth Baseball and the club's College Endowment Fund.
