Around Town (07/13/2017)
Party to honor Boys & Girls Club exec
The public is invited to a reception honoring Tony Slaton, head of Merced’s Boys & Girls Club, who is taking a job with the organization in Stanislaus County. The celebration is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Boys & Girls Club of Merced County, 615 W. 15th St., Merced. RSVP to BGClubsMerced@gmail.com or 209-201-5693.
Art Hop this weekend
The next Merced Art Hop is 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday on and around Main Street in downtown Merced. It’s free and draws dozens of painters, models, dancers and singers, to name a few artists. For more, call 209-349-8682, or visit mercedarthop.org.
Gateway Quilters’ Guild
Gateway Quilters’ Guild of Merced County invites the public to join them for a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Merced County Health Department at 15th and D streets. For more information call Barbara Scott 209-658-7227.
Hunter Education Classes
The local Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, Los Banos Chapter and Department of Fish and Wildlife will host two Hunter Education Classes free of charge at the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s San Luis National Wildlife Refuge. The two separate classes will be held on July 22 and 23 and Aug. 12 and 13. Full attendance is mandatory both days in order to complete the requirements to obtain a hunter education certificate. A hunter education certificate is required in order to purchase a hunting license in California. These two classes may be the only opportunities offered locally before the upcoming dove season. Pre-register to obtain necessary class materials. Registration for the class can be made for the July class at https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/105462 or the August class at https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/105520. If you need help registering or have questions, please contact Shawn Olague at 209-564-2070.
Vacation Bible School
A Vacation Bible School is set to run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 24 to July 27 at the Le Grand United Methodist Church at 3801 Washington St., Le Grand. The program is recommended for children ages 4 to 11, but all are welcome. For more information, call 209-626-9073.
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This story was originally published July 13, 2017 at 4:35 AM with the headline "Around Town (07/13/2017)."