Around Town (08/16/2018)

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.

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.

Lunch and Learn

Pacifica Senior Living Merced will host a Lunch and Learn to benefit the general public regarding “New Year, New Beginnings” at noon Aug. 22 at 3420 R St., Merced. For more information, call 209-384-9700.

Color Fun Run in Merced County

Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project and United Way of Merced County host Run for Hue-manity Color Fun Run & Family Fun Festival to benefit housing programs for people experiencing homelessness and a new child literacy initiative in Merced County. The inaugural event is held on Sept. 8 at the Merced County Fairgrounds, 900 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way in Merced. Doors open at 9 a.m. The run begins at 10 a.m. For more information, call 209-626-5660 or visit www.facebook.com/RFHMerced.

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.