Around Town (07/21/2017)
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 Saturday and Sunday 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.
Second Annual LaFayette Car Show
The La Grange Odd Fellows invites the public to its second annual IOOF Lodge #65 Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the La Grange One Room School House. Pre-registration is $25 per car with commemorative plaque included; late registration is $30. For more information on registration call Kenny McIntyre 209-324-9016 or Mike Pease 209-277-7039.
Castle Air Museum
Castle Air Museum will host local author and hiker Anthony Krizan of Oakhurst, who will be speaking about the discovery of the five lost Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk fighters lost just prior to America's entry in to World War II. He will be speaking at 1 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. For more information, contact the Castle Air Museum at 209-723-2178 or visit their website at www.castleairmuseum.org.
Vacation Bible School
A Vacation Bible School is set to run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday to Thursday 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.
Art Exhibit, Reception
The Merced College Art Gallery will present an exhibition of interactive sculptures from Aug. 15 to Sept. 7 at the Theater Building, 3600 M St., Merced. The public is invited to a reception for the artist from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23. For more information, call 209-384-6064.
Playhouse Merced Gala
Playhouse Merced will hold its annual Gala at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Bob Hart Square on Main Street in Merced. For information, or to purchase tickets, call the box office between noon and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at 209-725-8587.
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This story was originally published July 21, 2017 at 2:55 AM with the headline "Around Town (07/21/2017)."