Around Town (07/19/18)

Merced dance

A Merced Community Dance is planned 2 -5 p.m. Sunday at Merced Senior Community Center 755 W. 15th St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $8 per person. Door prizes and refreshments are available. For more, call 209-723-0839.

Vacation Bible School in Atwater

The Amazing Race Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Victory Baptist Church in Atwater 1280 Sierra Vista St., Atwater. Drop offs and rides are available. The classes are free. Register online at www.vbcatwater.com.

Free Music Event in Merced

Beachwood/Franklin Committee 4 Improvement presents Cynthia Huddleston and The Soul Galaxy Band. The group will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. July 28 at 2040 Lobo Ave. , Merced. For more information, contact Rene at 209-230-0650 or renepaulmusic@gmail.com, Mercedes at 209-205-8717 or mrodri1797@att.net.

Christian Spiritual Day Retreat

Women’s Christian Spiritual Day Retreat is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 4 at the United Methodist Church, 899 Yosemite Parkway. All women are invited to experience a day of enlightenment and discoveries. Bring your favorite cup, mug or something similar that can be used for an exercise. Lunch is pot-luck. RSVP to Nancy Reding at nancyreding@att.net or 209-723-1955.

National Night Out in Merced

The Merced Police Department hosts the 35th annual National Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 in neighborhoods throughout the city. For more information, call Eugene Drummond at 209-385-6297.

Playhouse Merced Gala

Playhouse Merced will host their annual Gala Event to benefit live theater and educational arts programs, beginning at 6 p.m. on Aug. 18 in Downtown Merced at Bob Hart Square. For more information, contact the theater box office at 209-725-8587.

Snelling Homecoming

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