Around Town (07/31/2018)

Groundwater sustainability planning workshop

A groundwater sustainability planning workshop is set for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 2 in the Sam Pipes Room of the Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th St., Merced. Agencies want to hear from the public on water resource management for the area and will discuss the management plan and what it means for the future of groundwater in the Merced subbasin. For more information, visit www.mercedsgma.org.

School Supply Assistance Event

The Children’s Literacy Foundation of America will host a School Supply Assistance Event to benefit the families and children of Merced County at from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at Merino Park on the corner of El Redondo Drive and Pacific Drive in Merced. For more information, call 719-989-8591 or email rickylee@clfakids.org.

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.

Master Gardeners of Merced

The Master Gardeners of Merced will host a public workshop, “Creating a Container Garden,” to demonstrate how to create a living landscape that is fun and easy. The workshop is Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the UCCE office, 2145 Wardrobe Ave, Merced. For more information and to register, call 209-385-7403.

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.