Around Town (06/30/2018)

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 June 30 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.

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.

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.

Parkinson’s Support Group

The Amie Marchini Senior Care will host a Parkinson’s Support Group at 10 a.m. July 19 at Mission Gardens, 1450 E. 27th St., Merced. For more information, call 209-384-3300.

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.

Catfish Dinner

The La Grange Odd Fellows host the 11th Annual Catfish Dinner to benefit Lafayette Lodge No. 65 from 3 to 7 p.m. July 28 the IOOF Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange for $15 per plate or for take out, with special child prices. For more information, call Norman Varain at 209-916-5086 or Chris Stevenson 209-853-2128.