Around Town (11/15/2016)
Holiday Bazaar and Brunch in Le Grand
Holiday Bazaar and Brunch is set for 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Le Grand United Methodist Church, 3801 Washington St., Le Grand. The brunch is $5. The bazaar features a bake shop, garden shop, crafts and stitchery shops. There will be a silent auction and an opportunity drawing. For more information, call 209-389-4651.
The Merced Symphony Association
The Merced Symphony Association continues its 59th season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday with a chamber music concert at the Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St., Merced. Tickets are $40 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased at the Merced Theatre Box Office at 301 W. Main St., Merced. For more information, visit the website: www.mercedsymphony.org.
Salvation Army seeks kettle ringers
The Salvation Army in Merced is seeking volunteers to collect donations during holidays as kettle ringers, beginning Nov. 25, at various locations. There are many ways you can be of service during this giving and caring time of year. Choices are many with selections of times. Please call Capt. Kim Boyd at 206-799-6604 or visit their website at www.merced.salvationarmy.org.
Day Break Adult Day Health Care
The public is invited to attend an informational luncheon at noon Nov. 30 for Day Break Adult Day Health Care with Catherine Knittel at the Pacifica Senior Living, 3420 R St., Merced. This program benefits those in the community who do not have the disposable income for, but need, respite care. Seating is limited. Call Shana at 209-384-9700 to reserve your seat. Lunch is included. This is a free event.
Nativity Festival
Enjoy a collection of more than 300 nativity scenes from around the world from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2; and 2 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 and Dec. 4; and from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. There will be musical Christmas concerts at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 featuring local artists at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1080 E. Yosemite Ave., Merced.
Atwater Christmas Parade
Atwater’s annual Christmas parade is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 2 beginning in downtown Atwater and concluding with a visit from Santa at the Bloss House, Broadway and First Street, in Atwater. Parade entries are $35 and applications are available online at www.atwaterchamberofcommerce.com or at BBVA Compass Bank, 1329 Broadway, Atwater. For more information, call the Atwater Chamber of Commerce at 209-358-4251 or email info@atwaterchamberofcommerce.com.
14th Annual Christmas Craft Fair
More than 40 vendors will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 for the 14th annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Hoffmeister Center, 1920 Canal St., Merced. Enjoy free hot cider while you shop. The craft fair includes an amazing raffle and offers a delicious luncheon for sale. Admission is free. Stop by on your way to the Downtown Christmas Parade.
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This story was originally published November 14, 2016 at 3:23 PM with the headline "Around Town (11/15/2016)."