SUN-STAR PHOTO BY LISA JAMES A display at Merced Mall showcases recycled bags decorated by local students.
Mrs. Bianchi's first-grade class at Farmdale Elementary School created a piece of art in the form of a tutu.
Picasso-style self-portraits from McSwain students Piper, Erin, Thomas, Xavier and others hang next to the works of artists from the Arbor Gallery.
The Sierra Riders Trio, from left to right, Tim Johnson, Sonny Coelho and Keith Johnson, of Merced rehearse with the Pops Concert Orchestra in a concert rehearsal at Sierra Presbyterian Church last week.
The Wild West takes center stage next weekend as the Merced Music Guild presents "Westward Ho!" -- its 48th Pops Concert.
"(It) is a celebration in music and song, of the adventure and development of America's West," Anita Chisholm said. "The Merced Music Guild is proud to present its 48th annual Pops Concert which musically depicts the spirit and enthusiasm of earlier settlers."
LIVINGSTON -- On the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi Father Harvey will Bless the Animals at noon on Saturday, with a first class relic of St. Francis, invoking his intercession for the good health and protection of our pets and livestock. The animals will then be blessed with holy water. Saint Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 330 Franci St. For more information, call (209) 394-7512.
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Exiting the gate to the flea market was a young couple carrying just one purchase: a large pack of paper towels. An older couple pulled a small cart behind them, filled with produce. And a little girl in a stroller played with a brightly colored plastic whirligig. Hmm... Not exactly what some would call "treasures." But still, the idea of hunting for bargains in booths and tents or the back of a truck has quite an appeal for many shoppers today.
My father has what we all refer to (rather insensitively) as "Lake Oswego Tourette's."
October 3, 1958
“Suddenly, it seemed like the whole city came to life,” Staci Santa, executive director of the Merced County Arts Council said, recollecting her first Big Valley Arts and Culture Festival. “It was amazing to be out on Main Street and see so much talent.”
October is national Disability Awareness Month and the Merced County Office of Education, Challenged Family Resource Center and the Merced Mall will host a Disability Awareness Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. In Merced County alone, more than 5,800 children receive special education services. If an agency would like to set up a table or for more information, call (209) 385-5314 or (209) 384-0109.
October 2, 1958
A few months ago, I read an article from the Associated Press which stated that raising the price of wine actually made the wine taste better.
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