Around Town (4/23/15)
Free redwood seedlings
Big Creek Lumber is having an Arbor Day redwood tree seedling giveaway, while supplies last, on Friday at all five retail outlets, including the Atwater store at 2050 Industrial Road. The redwood seedlings are ready to be planted and include instructions and tips on how to plant and care for the trees. For more information, call (831) 466-2425 or email michelleo@big-creek.com.
Relay for Life
Merced is having its Relay for Life event Saturday at Don Odishoo Field at Merced College. Cancer survivors register at 7:30 a.m. on the 50-yard line at the Survivorship Tent. Upon registration, they will receive a free shirt. The kickoff begins at 8:45 a.m., followed by the Survivors Lap. The event lasts for 24 hours, ending Sunday at 9 a.m. Family and friends are invited to celebrate and remember those touched by cancer.
Trail ride
The Merced Horsemen’s trail ride at Pacheco State Park is scheduled for Saturday. Participants should meet at the park at 9:30 a.m., with the ride beginning at 10 a.m. There is a $5 fee per rider. For more information, call (209) 756-0620 or (209) 631-3108.
Mini-opera
The Merced County Office of Education, Arts UC Merced Presents and the Betty Scalice Foundation will present the children’s mini-opera “Who Stole B-flat?” at 2 p.m. Saturday in Lakireddy Auditorium at UC Merced. “Who Stole B-flat?” is an original story full of mystery, beauty and hilarious interactive fun. Suggested donations for the public performance are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tickets will be available at the door on the afternoon of the performance beginning at 1:30 p.m.
NAACP drive
Merced County NAACP Branch 1047 will hold its membership drive at 6 p.m. Monday at Merced City Hall, 678 W. 18th St. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Kenneth Roberts at (209) 761-6869.
‘Snapshots’
The National Alliance on Mental Health of Merced County is hosting a showing of “Snapshots,” award-winning videos created and produced by area high school students, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at 1137 B. St. The free event is designed to give a snapshot into the lives of those affected by mental illness. There will be also be a panel discussion. The movie setting will include popcorn, candy and beverages. For more information, call (209) 812-4058 or email sugargran@hotmail.com.
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This story was originally published April 22, 2015 at 4:51 PM with the headline "Around Town (4/23/15)."