Around Town (7/1/2015)

Book sale in Los Banos

St. Alban’s Anglican Church will host an quality used book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11 at the church, 401 L St. in Los Banos. Proceeds will benefit the church’s foreign missions.

Children’s play group in Merced

Challenged Family Resource Center is offering a play group for children up to 5 years old from 11 a.m. to noon each Tuesday at 827 W. 20th St. in Merced. For more information, call 209 -385-5314.

Cancer support group

Cancer support group sessions are available every last Wednesday of the month at Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center, 3850 G St. in Merced. The group meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and no cost or registration is required. Family, friends and caregivers of cancer patients are welcome.

Pet carriers needed

New Beginnings of Merced needs carriers for the 200-plus animals they transport from Animal Control to no-kill rescues each month. Any carriers appropriate for animals 30 pounds and under in usable condition are acceptable, as well as new carriers or funds for their purchase. Receipts can be provided for tax purposes. Atwater residents can call 209-658-8553 and Merced residents can call 209-769-8953.

Free venue rentals in Los Banos

The Pacheco Village and Pacheco Court Apartments offers free venue rentals. The rental includes a meeting space with a capacity of up to 60 and well-equipped club rooms with kitchens. Available for local clubs, organizations, churches and nonprofit agencies to use for meetings and activities. For details, call 209-826-8300 or visit the leasing office at 2241 Gilbert Gonzalez Jr. Drive in Los Banos.

Story time in Merced, Livingston

Come join the fun at 10 a.m. Wednesdays for Baby Story Time and at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Fridays for Preschool Story Times at the Merced Library, 2100 O St. Preschool Story Time is 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Livingston Library, 1212 Main St. Story time helps increase children’s print awareness and vocabulary and instills a love of books. Call the Merced Library at 209-385-7484 or the Livingston Library at 209-394-7330.

Sunrise Toastmasters

Sunrise Toastmasters, Chapter 4333, has moved its meetings to Paul’s Place Restaurant and Bakery at 2991 G St. in Merced. Meetings are from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Mondays. For details, call 209-384-7128 or 209-722-3975.

Stroke Support Group

The local Stroke Support Group is open to anyone who has survived a stroke. Family, friends and caregivers are welcome. Meetings are from 4 to 5:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Mercy Medical Pavilion, third floor, classroom A, 315 Mercy Ave. in Merced. There is no cost or registration required to attend. Call 209-564-4310 for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 500 Buena Vista Drive. Call 209-383-4161 or go to oa.org.

Merced Sun-Star business awards

The Merced Sun-Star has launched a new program aimed at recognizing the community’s best businesses and their owners. The Excellence in Business program will grant eight awards to area businesses, and one person in the community will receive the Hall of Fame award. Winners will be announced July 29 in the Sun-Star. To nominate a business or a person, click here. The deadline to submit nominations is July 16.

Merced High School reunion

The Merced High School Class of 2000 will have its 15-year reunion from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 25 at the Branding Iron Restaurant, 640 W. 16th St. Tickets are $35. For more information, call 916-225-7863 or 209-201-8729. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/mhs-class-of-2000-15-year-reunion-tickets-17492666035?aff=es2.

This story was originally published June 30, 2015 at 2:01 PM with the headline "Around Town (7/1/2015)."