Around Town, (02/21/15)
The Commanders to play jazz concert
The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West presents The Commanders jazz ensemble at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Merced Theatre. The concert is free, but an admission ticket from the box office is required to get in. Call (209) 381-0500 for details.
African American history celebration
The Merced College Journalism Club and The Blue Devil Report presents The Gospel Experience as part of “Merced College Celebrates: African American History Month” from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Merced College Theatre. The keynote speaker is pastor Ronald Dunham Sr. of Second Baptist Church. The Second Baptist Gospel Ensemble will perform. Doors open at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
Just Friends onstagefor community dance
Just Friends will play waltz, swing, fox trot, Latin and polka dance tunes from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Merced Community Center 755 W. 15th St. Doors open at 1 p.m., and a dance lesson by Pat Eodice and Patty Davis starts at 1:15 p.m. Admission is $8. Refreshments will be available. Call (209) 723-0839 for more information.
Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit Habitat
Habitat for Humanity will have its Flapjack Fundraiser from 8 to 10a.m. Feb. 28 at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1734 W. Olive Ave. in Merced. Cost is $5 per person. Call (209) 726-0850 for tickets and make arrangements for pickup.
Le Grand church to have barbecue at school
The 68th annual deep-pit barbecue prepared by the men of Le Grand Methodist Church will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 14 in the all-purpose room of Le Grand Elementary School, 13071 Le Grand Road in Le Grand. The meal includes deep-pit barbecued beef, beans, salad, roll, butter, dessert and drink. Cost is $12.50 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and younger. There will be a silent auction and an opportunity drawing. Proceeds go to the church’s local mission projects. Call David Hansen at (209) 756-2915.
Livingston Lions schedule rib dinner
The Livingston Lions will have its annual takeout rib dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 at the Livingston Veterans of Foreign Wars hall. $10. Call Linda to reserve tickets: (209) 394-7750.
Farmers Insurance lunch
All women who have worked at the Farmers Insurance Group regional office are invited to lunch at 11 a.m. March 5 at 510 Bistro, 510 W. Main St. Lunch is $14 for a buffet. To make a reservation, call (209) 723-4317.
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This story was originally published February 20, 2015 at 6:26 PM with the headline "Around Town, (02/21/15)."