Around Town (08/04/2018)

Rib cook off

Club Mercedes will host its fifth annual BBQ Rib Cook Off beginning at 7:30 a.m.today at the club, 569 W. Ninth Street, Merced. Price is $50 per team. Cash prizes to the winners. Doors open at noon and there’s a $5 cover charge, which entitles you to taste ribs and other sides. Tony & The Tuff Times play at 4 p.m. For more, call Dan at 209-769-7252 or 209-383-9906.

Animal fundraiser

New Beginnings for Merced County Animals is having a fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at Merced’s Chipotle, 3110 R St. New Beginnings will receive a portion of all sales that day as long as patrons tell the cashier they are there for New Beginnings before making the payment. Proceeds will benefit animals of Merced County.

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.

Skate park ceremony

The Merced BHC All Wheel Skate Park will have its grand opening ceremony is 5 p.m. Aug 10 at McNamara Park, 1040 Canal St. This event is for the entire family , and offers food, music, raffles, activities, and a pro BMX and skateboard demo. For more information, call 209-384-1320 or email info@bhcmerced.org.

Merced County Stand-Down

The Merced County Veterans Employment Committee will host a Stand-Down to benefit homeless or at risk of becoming homeless veterans from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the American Legion post 83 939 W. Main St., Merced. For more information please contact Arthur Thompson at 209-662-6073 ext 20805.

Golf tourney

Merced's chapter of the Mexican American Golf Association will be hosting its annual Golf Tournament at Rancho Del Rey on Aug. 19. The cost is $70. Registration will be at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Proceeds will help Merced County high school golf teams. An optional closest to the pin, and most accurate drive will be available for $5.