Around Town (07/11/2018)

Merced College Retired Women

The Merced College Retired Women will meet for their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at LaHacienda 2, 3355 G Street, Merced. Join us for the no-host luncheon and visit with retired ladies of the college. No RSVP necessary.

MHS Alumni

Merced High classmates from 1945 to 1955 are invited to join the '48 Class sponsors at their monthly lunch at 11:30 a.m. July 17 at the Elks Lodge 1910 M St. in Merced.

Household Hazardous Waste collection

The Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority hosts a Household Hazardous Waste collection event from 8 a.m. to noon July 21 at the Highway 59 Landfill HHW Facility, 7040 N. Highway 59, Merced. Before bringing items out to the facility, call 916-296-7478 to identify the amount and type of HHW that will be dropped off. There is no cost for residents within Merced County, but quantity limitations apply. Fees apply for CESQGs. For more information, visit www.mcrwma.org/31/Household-Hazardous-Waste or call Regional Waste Authority at 209-723-4481 ext. 224.

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. 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.

National Night Out in Merced

The Merced Police Department hosts the 35th annual National Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 7 in neighborhoods throughout the city. The nationwide event features law enforcement agencies spending time outdoors in neighborhoods for a variety of events including block parties, parades, flashlight walks, contests, youth activities and anti-crime rallies. The main event in Merced will be held at that time at Applegate Park and will include free food, Kiddieland rides, music, raffle prizes and public safety displays. For more information, call Eugene Drummond at 209-385-6297.

Snelling Homecoming

The Snelling Homecoming will host a barbecue and car show at 10 a.m. Sept. 30 at Henderson Park. For more information, call 209-617-0100.