Around Town (07/27/2018)

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 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.

Gospel concert

Julie Eichelberger presents Julie-N-Friends gospel music concert series at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Christian Life Center, 650 E. Olive Ave. in Merced, It’s free. Appearing that evening will be the Herb Henry Family of Modesto, Evidence Quartet of Yorba Linda, Bridge Of Grace of Merced, Amanda Henry of Modesto and Daymon Qualls of Exeter. For more, call Julie at 559-304-1102.

Speed Killz Track & Field Champ Camp

El Capitan High School Track and Field & Minds in Motion will host: “Speed Killz Track & Field Champ Camp” for children age 5 and older from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Golden Valley High School Track. For more information contact: 510-545-2865.

Merced Shakespearefest

Merced Shakespearefest will host its first gala to benefit local Shakespeare programs featuring Eric Stephen Bocks’ music and scenes from the Bard at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Vista Ranch on 7326 Hwy 140. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at vistacellars.com. For more info call 209 722-8200 or 209 723-3265 or go on www.mercedshakespearefest.org.

Old Time Western BBQ

Merced County Historical Society will host its 28th annual old-time western barbecue and auction in memory of Bill Kirby at Lake Yosemite on Sept. 11. Both live and silent auctions will feature fabulous dinners, vacation getaways, antique items, gourmet food, and artwork. Tickets cost $50 and are now on sale in the Courthouse Museum Gift Shop. Live music will be provided by Evening Edition. For more information, call the museum office at 209-723-2401. Proceeds benefit Courthouse Museum programs and scholarships.

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.

Italian Lodge lunch

On the first Tuesday of each month, the Italian American Lodge serves lunch from noon to 1 p.m. at the lodge, 1351 W. 18th St. Menu consists of chicken or roast beef, pasta, salad and bread. Cost $8. Take outs are available. More, call 209-723-8541.