Around Town (7/4/2015)
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 Camera Club
The Merced Camera Club invites all who are interested in photography to its meetings at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Merced County Farm Bureau, 646 S. Highway 59. For more information, call 209-382-0222 or 209-761-0260.
Successful Thinkers Network
The Successful Thinkers Network, which includes residents from Merced and Stanislaus counties, meets from noon to 2 p.m. every Tuesday at the Four Seasons Buffet in Modesto, 1800 Prescott Road. For more information, call Gail Wilson at 209-712-8997.
Support group for families with special-needs children
Challenged Family Resource Center, a support group for families who have children with disabilities, meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month at 827 W. 20th St. A children’s play group is offered at the same location from 11 a.m. to noon every Tuesday. For more information, call 209-385-5314.
Free venue rentals in Los Banos
The Pacheco Village and Pacheco Court Apartments offer 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.
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. Highway 140. Concert tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. First-come, first-served basis for seating. Attendees are encouraged to bring camping chairs and blankets. For more information, call Vista Ranch and Cellars at 209-722-8200.
Book sale in Los Banos
St. Alban’s Anglican Church will host a quality, used book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11 at the church, 401 W. L St. in Los Banos. Proceeds will benefit the church’s foreign missions.
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.
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This story was originally published July 3, 2015 at 4:45 PM with the headline "Around Town (7/4/2015)."