Around Town (09/12/16)
Quilters’ Guild
Gateway Quilters’ Guild, a nonprofit organization of quilters in Merced County, will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Merced County Health Department, 260 E. 15th St. This month is aimed at anyone new to quilting, with five tables set up to give tips on five different aspects of quilting/sewing. For more information, call Barbara Scott at 209-658-7227.
Homeless Connect
The 2016 Merced Homeless Connect, a free one-day event for people experiencing homelessness, is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Central Presbyterian Church, 1920 Canal St. A collaboration of public agencies, faith-based and nonprofit organizations, private businesses and community members will be present. For more information, call Merced County Rescue Mission at 209-722-9269.
Soccer Challenge
The Livingston and Atwater Knights of Columbus councils will sponsor the annual Youth Soccer Challenge Competition designed for players to try out the penalty kick. All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 can participate in the local level of competition for free at 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Max Foster Sports Complex, 2600 Walnut Ave., Livingston. For more information, call Alex French at 209-628-8743.
Trap Shoot
The Builders Exchange of Merced and Mariposa hosts the annual Sporting Clay and Trap Shoot on Sept. 24 at Rooster Ranch Wings and Clays, 26166 Kelley Road, Hilmar. It includes a round-robin tournament and sporting clay tournament. Prizes will be awarded to the top shooters. For more information or tickets, go to www.BXMM.org or call the BXMM office at 209-722-3612.
Bunco Bash
The Livingston/Delhi VFW Auxiliary hosts a Bunco Bash at 11 a.m. Oct. 1 at the Livingston Veterans Hall, 1605 Seventh St., Livingston. Tickets are $20, which includes bunco and lunch. For more information or tickets, call Sue Wells at 209-852-9068 or Jan Purganan at 209-394-2468. Proceeds will go toward veteran programs.
Potato Festival
The Livingston Sweet Potato Festival is Oct. 1 and 2 at the Max Foster Sports Complex, 2600 Walnut Ave., Livingston. The event will host a carnival, live entertainment, kids zone, food vendors, business booths, sweet potato dishes, contests, “Sweet Potato Education” and a farmers market. For more information, go to www.livingstoncity.com or call 209-394-8830. Half-price carnival tickets now on sale at Livingston City Hall.
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This story was originally published September 11, 2016 at 1:52 PM with the headline "Around Town (09/12/16)."