MERCED Bariatric support group meets on 15th of month
LOS BANOS — The Los Banos Basque Club will hold the Basque Festival and Picnic from noon to 2 p.m. on May 18 at the Los Banos Fairgrounds, Fourth and F streets. A Mass with the Rev. Mike Lastiri is at 10 a.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Admission includes lunch. There will be dancing and a variety of contests. Call (209) 383-5588 or (209) 604-4477 for more information.
McSwain Community Club will hold a vendor faire from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the gym at McSwain School. Come for shopping, fun and food. Call (209) 354-2700.
ATWATER -- Bu-hach Colony High School will hold a cheerleading-tryout meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the school cafeteria. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Tryout clinics will be from 3 to 5:30 p.m. May 13-16 in the school gym. Tryouts will be at 4 p.m. May 17. Call (209) 57-6608 or email bellj@muhsd.org.
ATWATER -- Bu-hach Colony High School will hold a cheerleading-tryout meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the school cafeteria. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Tryout clinics will be from 3 to 5:30 p.m. May 13-16 in the school gym. Tryouts will be at 4 p.m. May 17. Call (209) 57-6608 or email bellj@muhsd.org.
Merced County's Mental Health Board will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday in Planada at 9167 Stanford Ave. The public is invited to attend.
Merced College is offering a College for Kids class this summer for kids interested in microscopes. They can look at prepared slides and make their
LIVINGSTON -- The city will hold its Spring Street Fair through June 27 on Thursday nights from 5 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Space is available for vendors. All food vendors must get permits. For more, call (209) 394-8830 or go to www.livingstoncity.com.
Club Mercedes will hold a Mother's Day Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the club, 569 W. 9th St. Tickets are $15 per person and the Los Amigos Band will perform. Call (209) 769-8504 or (209) 769-8714.
Bethesda Apostolic Faith Church will mark the six years of service of pastor Richard Johnson and wife Dierdre Johnson at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday at 1822 Canal St. The speaker will be pastor T. Marc Gandy. Call (209) 489-4128.
The city is gearing up for Cap and Town 2013, Merced's biggest outdoor celebration and block party. It will be from 5 to 10 p.m. May 17 on Main Street, from M Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Come for food, music, exhibits, arts and crafts booths, fun for kids, a car show and much more. Organizers are looking for food and craft vendors. Call (209) 385-6970 or go to http://cityofmerced.org.
Beginning obedience classes are forming for all dog breeds. Classes run six weeks and are held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Applegate Park near the fountain and rose garden. Cost is $70, or $50 for dogs adopted from a shelter or rescue group. Call (209) 631-0484 or email smithstationranch@hotmail.com.
Beginning obedience classes are forming for all dog breeds. Classes run six weeks and are held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Applegate Park near the fountain and rose garden. Cost is $70, or $50 for dogs adopted from a shelter or rescue group. Call (209) 631-0484 or email smithstationranch@hotmail.com.
The Last Hope Cat Kingdom will hold adoptions today and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at PetSmart on Olive Avenue. Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption.
Bethel 65 Merced will hold BBQ Brisket To Go from noon to 4 p.m. today at the Merced Masonic Center, 1810 M St. A bake sale and yard sale will be held there at the same time.
The Last Hope Cat Kingdom will hold adoptions today and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at PetSmart on Olive Avenue. Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption.
BMX Ride Nights at Veterans Park
ATWATER -- The public is invited to attend a Lighthouse Preservation Luncheon sponsored by the Native Daughters of the Golden West at noon Saturday at the Women's Clubhouse at Third and Grove streets. Reserve a space by Wednesday by calling (209) 777-1390.
Merced College Community Services will offer classes on golf for all ages Saturday through May 18. Classes are held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. Call (209) 384-6224 for more information.
LIVINGSTON -- The city will hold its Spring Street Fair through June 27 on Thursday nights from 5 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Space is available for vendors. All food vendors must get proper permits. For more information, call (209) 394-8830 or go to www.livingstoncity.com.
Merced College Community Services will offer classes on golf for all ages Saturday through May 18. Classes are held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. Call (209) 384-6224 for more information.
Merced High School will hold a barbecue to welcome the Class of 2017 students from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the quad-cafeteria area, 205 W. Olive Ave. Students there can sign up for clubs, meet the staff, interact with Link Crew students and more. Call (209) 385-6465 for more information.
Two annual Christian observances of the National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at Bob Hart Square and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Courthouse Park. Everyone is welcome to join in this time of prayer for the community and nation. Call (209) 723-2395 or (209) 777-6361 for more information.
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.
