Around Town (09/26/2017)
Jump for Jaelyn Benefit
Farmdale Elementary School will host a Jump-a-thon fundraiser, JUMP FOR JAELYN!, on at 8:45 a.m. Friday at Farmdale Elementary School, 100 Winder Ave., Merced. The event benefits 9-year-old Jaelyn Vega, a Farmdale student battling a brain tumor. If you would like to participate in the event or contribute, call 209-725-7170. You can also visit www.fotoxl.live event code: Jump17 and click on the event page to make a pledge.
New Beginnings Fundraiser
New Beginnings for Merced County Animals is hosting “Grillin’ 4-A-Cause,” a barbecue fundraiser dinner on Sept. 30, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Red Barn in Winton. The menu includes barbecue ribs, chicken, corn-on-the-cob and three sides. Entertainment includes fiddlers, auctions and raffles. Tickets are $50 each and can be obtained at Christina’s Fine Clothing in the Bear Creek Galleria, Valley Animal Hospital at 58 W. 16th St., Merced, Santa Fe Pet Hospital at 3113 N. Beachwood or online on Facebook. All proceeds will be used for medical expenses and the transportation of animals to no-kill rescues. For more information call 209-769-8953.
Fall Garden Workshop 2017
UCCE Master Gardeners of Merced County is offering a Fall Garden Workshop on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the UC Cooperative Extension Classroom 2145 Wardrobe Ave. in Merced. The presentations will include: Native and Waterwise Planting, Attracting Pollinators, Turf Removal & Alternatives, Edible Landscaping Tips, Hands-on Propagation, and Drip Irrigation How-to. There is a $5 registration fee. Reserve your spot by calling 209-385-7403 or email: ANRMgMerced@ucanr.edu Website: http://ucanr.edu/sites/mgmerced/.
Skate Park Fundraiser
Beachwood-Franklin Committee 4 Improvement’s “SK8 4 The Youth Skate Park Fundraiser & Harvest Festival” will be held from noon to 3p.m. Oct. 21 at 2040 Lobo Ave., Merced. The event includes children's games and activities, music, $5 tri-tip sandwiches, mini-skate contest, silent auction. For more information, contact 209-205-8717 or mrodri1797@att.net.
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Awards
The Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to its 2017 Installation and Awards Dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 6 at Gateway Gardens, 560 W. 18th St., Merced. Tickets for MCHCC Members are $45, Table of 8 for $340, for Non-Members $50, table of eight for $380. To purchase tickets contact MCHCC at info@mercedhcc.com or 209-384-9537.
Bunco Bash Lunch
The Livingston/Delhi VFW Auxiliary will host its Bunco Bash on Oct. 7 at the Livingston Veterans Hall, 1605 Seventh St., Livingston. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. with Bunco beginning at noon. Tickets are $20 and include the lunch and Bunco play. Proceeds will go toward veterans programs. Even if you haven’t played bunco before, it is a very easy game to learn and it's is a great way to see old friends and meet new friends. For more information, call 209-852-9068 or 209-394-2468.
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This story was originally published September 26, 2017 at 12:06 AM with the headline "Around Town (09/26/2017)."