Around Town (08/14/2018)

Parkinson’s Support Group

Amie Marchini Senior Care will host a Parkinson’s Support Group meeting with guest speaker is Dr. Coralie de Hemptinne at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mission Gardens 1450 E. 27th St., Merced. For more information, call 209-384-3300.

Neighborhood Watch Captains Meeting

The Merced Police Department will host a Neighborhood Watch Block Captains meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdayat the department’s training room, 611 W. 22nd St., Merced. For more information, call 209-385-6835.

Playhouse Merced Gala

Playhouse Merced will host their annual Gala Event to benefit live theater and educational arts programs, beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday in Downtown Merced at Bob Hart Square. For more information, contact the theater box office at 209-725-8587.

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. 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.

Summer Music In The Park in Merced

BFCI’s Final 2018 Summer Music In The Park event is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at 2040 Lobo Ave., Merced. For information, call 209-230-0650 or 209-205-8717 or mrodri1797@att.net.

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.