Around Town (06/27/2018)

AARP Meeting

A Merced Fire Department representative will address the Merced AARP at 10 a.m. today at the Merced Senior Center, 755 W. 15th St., Merced.

Exhibit Opening at the Courthouse Museum

Merced County Courthouse Museum will open “Singing California” exhibit at 5 p.m. Thursday. Let’s take a musical journey back in time as this exhibit, featuring 55 framed vintage sheet music covers, explores the enchanting lyrics and melodies of songs that express our love for the Golden State. The exhibit opening program, starting at 6 p.m., will feature musical performances by Harmony Valley Chorus and Charlie Galatro and a PowerPoint presentation on “Sheet Music in California History.” For more information about the exhibit, contact the Courthouse Museum at 209-723-2401. The exhibit and opening program is free to the public.

The Run for Independence

The Run for Independence is July 4 at Ralston Park, Grove Avenue, Atwater. It is a 2 or 5-bike race with both races starting at 7:30 a.m. Race day registration starts at 5:45 a.m. in the park behind the library on Second Street. You can register at runsignup.com until July 1st at midnight. For information call 209-617-4042.

Fourth of July Breakfast Fundraiser

The Atwater VFW Auxiliary will hold its annual Fourth of July breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. before the annual community parade at 1390 Broadway, Awater. The public is welcome. All proceeds go to Wreaths Across America program that places green wreaths at national cemeteries. For more information, call 209-658-6436.

Dancing with Manuel

Dance cumbia, tex mex, waltz , polka and line dance with Manuel on Mondays in July from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Merced Senior Community Center 755 W. 15th St. For more information, call 209-723-0839.

CASA Volunteer Training

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Merced County will begin a new volunteer training class on July 9. Informational meetings are scheduled for July 3 at noon and July 4 at 4p.m. The informational meetings and the training classes will be held at the CASA office at 2824 Park Ave, Suite A, Merced. For more information please call the office at 209-722-2272 or go online at mercedcasa.org.