Around Town (06/28/2018)
Exhibit Opening at the Courthouse Museum
Merced County Courthouse Museum will open “Singing California” exhibit at 5 p.m. today. 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.
Master Gardeners of Merced
The Master Gardeners of Merced will host a public succulent workshop to demonstrate how to grow, propagate and care for succulents year round on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the UCCE office, 2145 Wardrobe Ave, Merced. For more information and to register please call 209-385-7403.
Odd Fellows breakfast
The La Grange Odd Fellows host their monthly breakfast (always the second Sunday), to benefit Lafayette Lodge #65. The next breakfast is served 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday at the IOOF Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. For more information, call 209-853-2128.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Meeting
Join us to learn more about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and how you can help advance the cause by starting a team. Informational meeting hosted at the Vista Ranch and Cellars, 7326 E. Highway 140, Merced on July 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Janet Ramsey at 209-769-8272 for a RSVP reservation or more information. Merced’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Oct. 6 at Applegate Park, Merced.
Annual Tea and Bazaar Xmas Style
Veritas Parlor No. 75 of the Native Daughters of the Golden West of Merced will hold their annual Tea & Bazaar with a Christmas-in-July theme from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 21 at the Valley Bible Church community room at 3312 G St., Merced. Lunch of sandwiches and ice teas will be available for a $10 donation. The public is invited. For information, call 209-382-0720.
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