Around Town (6/30/15)
Drivers sought to help veterans
Disabled American Veterans is looking for men and women to be volunteer drivers for veterans. Volunteering ensures that even those veterans living far from Veterans Affairs hospitals can make their appointments and not go without the treatment they need. DAV provides van and fuel. Call 559-225-6100, ext. 6907.
Talk Show Toastmasters
Talk Show Toastmasters Chapter 7302 meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at 521 W. Main St. There is additional parking in the alley between Main and 18th streets. For more information, call 209-384-7128 or 209-628-1928.
Merced College Retired Women
Merced College Retired Women will hold their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. July 9 at La Hacienda 2, El Portal Plaza, 3355 G St. No reservations are required for the no-host luncheon. The group meets the second Thursday of each month at the same location. For more information, call 209-358-5376.
Merced Senior Social Club enchilada lunch
The Merced Senior Social Club will host an enchilada lunch, catered by the BBQ Pit, at 11 a.m. July 10 during its regular meeting at 755 W. 15th St. The cost is $5 for members. For more information, call 209-383-6057. The club’s scheduled meeting Friday has been canceled.
Livingston youth soccer registration
The Livingston Recreation Department will be offering a recreation youth soccer league. Registration will be held 9 a.m. to noon July 11 at Livingston City Hall, 1416 C St. Registration forms can be picked up at City Hall, the Livingston Recreation Office or at www.livingstoncity.com. The season runs August through October. All games will be played Saturdays at the soccer field on Walnut Avenue. Player registration fee is $57 and includes a jersey, shorts, socks, ball and a trophy. There are divisions for ages 3 to 14 years old. Coaches and sponsors are needed for all divisions. For more information, call the Recreation Department at 209-394-8830.
Country concert in Merced
Jackson Michelson, a country singer-songwriter whose tour has taken him across the nation, will perform at 8 p.m. July 11 at Vista Ranch and Cellars, 7326 E. State Route 140. Concert tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. First-come, first-served for seating. Attendees are encouraged to bring camping chairs and blankets. For more information, call Vista Ranch and Cellars at 209-722-8200.
Merced High Class of 1980 reunion
The Merced High School 1980 Class Reunion – 35th Anniversary will be held 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 19 outdoors under the stars at Vista Ranch and Cellars, 7326 E. State Route 140. A casual event, the price is $12 per person and includes use of the venue, music and all amenities of the venue. There will be a no-host bar and no-host dinner. Buy tickets online at http://mhsclassof1980.bpt.me. For more information, call Bernadine Diele at 209-769-9303 or Gary Arzamendi at 209-261-7515.
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This story was originally published June 29, 2015 at 1:50 PM with the headline "Around Town (6/30/15)."