Around Town (09/16/16)
Jail ministry
Merced County Jail Ministry is having a dinner and auction fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday at Gateway Church, 353 E. Donna St., Merced. The ministry provides Bibles, counseling and GED classes. Tickets are $25 each or a table of 8 for $175. For more, call 209-354-3500.
Beatles music
The Beatles Project will perform Beatles hits at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at Bangkok Thai Restaurant, 235 W. Main St. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Seating is limited. Go to brownpapertickets.com, Gottschalk Music Center or Bangkok Thai Restaurant for tickets. Also sold at the door. For more, call 209-383-9999.
100 years
Fruitland Christian Preschool will celebrate the dedication of the Anna Mello Learning Center 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at Fruitland Christian Preschool, 2100 Fruitland Ave., Atwater. The event will also mark 100 years in the community for First Church of God. A benefit concert is also planned at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the church. Parking will be available on site and across the street at Atwater High School. Seating is limited to 300. For more or to reserve seats, email office@afcog.org or call 209-358-5632.
Luau at Lake
Merced County Arts Council plans a Luau at the Lake to benefit for the Merced Multicultural Arts Center from 5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 7 at Lake Yosemite. Enjoy a Kalua pork feast and Tahitian dancers as the sun sets, then rock and roll to Donnie and the Wayrads under the stars. Reserve a table for 10 for $500 or sponsor a table for a business starting at $1,000. Individual tickets are $45. For more, call 209-388-1090, email Kathy at education@artsmerced.org or stop by the center, 645 W. Main St., Merced.
Vision fair
A Center of Vision Enhancement, or COVE, vision fair for those with low vision or blindness is 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 at Merced Senior Community Center, 755 W. 15th St. Free admission. Open to all ages. For more, call 209-722-8118 or email info@covemerced.org.
Spaghetti dinner
The 16th annual spaghetti dinner presented by Sons of Thunder Christian Motorcycle Club is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Christian Life Center, 650 E. Olive Ave., Merced. Food is $7 per plate for eat-in or takeout. Tickets available at the door or from members.
Art show
The C is holding its 20th annual Gold Rush Art Show from Oct. 17-30 at the gallery, Highway 140 and Sixth Street. All media is welcome. Cash prizes will be awarded. Entry forms may be obtained by going to www.sierraartistsgallery.com. For more, call 209-966-2284.
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This story was originally published September 15, 2016 at 2:15 PM with the headline "Around Town (09/16/16)."