Around Town (08/09/2018)

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.

Skate park ceremony

The Merced BHC All Wheel Skate Park will have its grand opening ceremony is 5 p.m. Friday 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.

Odd Fellows breakfast

The La Grange Odd Fellows host their monthly breakfast (always the second Sunday), to benefit Lafayette Lodge #65. The next breakfast is served 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday at the IOOF Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. For more information, call 209-853-2128.

Merced Harmony Valley Chorus

The Merced Harmony Valley Chorus will host “Guest Nights” on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 14 through Sept. 25 at 1455 E. Yosemite Ave. For more information contact Judy at 209-769-4913.

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.

Merced Police Citizens Police Academy

The Merced Police Department is offering a free Citizens Police Academy. Classes for the 11-week program will be held weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. starting Sept. 5 at the central police station, 611 West 22nd St., Merced. The deadline to enroll is 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 or when the class reaches 28 participants. For more information or to enroll, call Eugene Drummond at 209-385-6297 or email drummonde@cityofmerced.org.Applications also are available at the city’s website, cityofmerced.org and can be faxed to 209-388-8943.

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.