Around Town (07/05/2018)

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.

Vacation Bible School

The church of Christ of Los Banos will host a Vacation Bible School from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on July 9 through July 12 at 645 West L St., Los Banos. For more information, call 209-826-5291.

Grazie America! From Italy to Merced

Merced County Historical Society’s newest book, Grazie America! From Italy to Merced County, will be released at 1 p.m. July 14 at the Courthouse Museum. This two-volume set, documenting the rich history of Merced County’s Italian American community, is based on the 2017 exhibition of the same title and features more than 130 personal stories. The retail price for the two-volume set is $25. On July 14, we will offer a release-date price of $22 (tax included). For more information, call the museum office at 209-723-2401.

Missoula Children's Theatre

The Ted Falasco Arts Center in Los Banos will host auditions for the upcoming Missoula Children's Theatre performance of Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs at 2 p.m. July 23 at 1105 Fifth St., Los Banos. Auditions are open to first through 12th grades. Rehearsals are July 23 through July 27. All days are mandatory. Performances are Saturday, July 28 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Anne Sanchez at 209-631-8114.

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. Saturday 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.

Monday Night Bingo

The Golden Valley Cardinal Regime Band Boosters host Monday Night Bingo to benefit the band program, every Monday night inside the Golden Valley High School cafeteria located at 2121 Child’s Ave in Merced. Early Bird games begin at 6:30 p.m. and regular games start at 7 p.m. For more information, call 209-658-2165.