Around Town (08/11/2018)
MHS Alumni
Merced High classmates from 1945 to 1955 are invited to join the ‘48 Class sponsors at their monthly lunch at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Elks Lodge 1910 M St. in Merced. The guest speaker will be Merced fire Chief Michael Wilkinson.
Barbecue Luncheon in Merced
An annual barbecue luncheon is set for 10 a.m. Aug. 22 at the Merced Senior Center, 755 W. 15th St., Merced. The cost is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. For reservations, call 209-357-8206.
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.
Free Mental Illness Class
NAMI Merced will host free weekly classes this spring for those who have friends and family with mental health issues beginning at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at 480 E. 13th St., Merced. Classes will end Nov. 15. The course provides information on many mental illnesses as well as coping skills, recovery and rehabilitation. Classes are taught by people who have experienced mental illness and are certified by NAMI California to offer courses to the community. You do not have to have been diagnosed to attend. Space is limited. For more information, call 209-789-6264 or visit www.namimerced.org/classes.
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.
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