Around Town (07/24/2017)
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.
Mature Driver Improvement Class
Merced College Continuing Education Program will host a Mature Driver Improvement Class for Older Adults (55 or older) at 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, at 760 Bellevue Road, Atwater. To pre-register or for more information call 209-381-6540.
Free Health Screenings
Castle Family Health Centers will be having the 10th Annual Summer Family Health Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Castle Clinic on Base at 3605 Hospital Road, Atwater. Free health screenings will be provided for: Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Hearing, Breast Exams, Vision, Glaucoma and Dental for children. Well-child physicals will be available by appointment by calling 209-726-1235. Staff will provide Sport Physicals for a reduced price on July 24 to 28 and July 31 to Aug. 5. Call Urgent Care for more information at 209- 381-2027. For more information call 209-381-2000 Ext. 7213.
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.
Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Merced County Library are hosting a summer-long book sale. The “Fill a Bag for $3” runs daily at the library’s main branch, 2100 O St., Merced.
Christmas Home Tour
New Beginnings for Merced County Animals is looking for nicely decorated homes for the 25th annual Christmas Home Tour in Merced. For more information, call 209-769-8953.
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This story was originally published July 24, 2017 at 1:28 AM with the headline "Around Town (07/24/2017)."