Around Town (8/22/2015)
Ribbon cutting for new sushi restaurant in Los Banos
The Los Banos Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sugoi Rolls & Barbecue, a sushi and Korean-style restaurant, at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the restaurant, 1245 E. Pacheco Blvd. in Los Banos.
Free Worknet Business Workshop in Los Banos
Employers and small business owners are invited to attend an interactive workshop Aug. 28. Lisa Jordan, business owner and recognized expert in the field of disability and workforce development will show you how to expand your customer base and increase profitability. The workshop begins with a free catered lunch at 11:30 a.m. to noon. The workshop runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Los Banos campus of Merced Community College, 22240 Highway 152. Space is limited. Reserve your seat at jacosta@co.merced.ca.us or call 209-724-2010.
Menudo at Club Mercedes
Club Mercedes, a nonprofit organization, serves menudo on the last Sunday of every month at 569 W. Ninth St. in Merced. Serving time is from 8 a.m. until noon or until the menudo sells out. Prices are $4 for a baby bowl, $8 for a small bowl or $9 for a large bowl. Quesadillas are $1.50. The meal includes tortillas, condiments, coffee and pastries. Blood Mary specials are $5 each. For information, call the club after 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 209-383-9906.
Storytime at Barnes & Noble Merced
Barnes & Noble will host a Storytime for Kids event at 11 a.m. Sept. 5, at its Merced location, 1720 W. Olive Ave. Children can hear the story, “The Full Moon at the Napping House,” by Audrey and Don Wood. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 209-386-0571.
25th Bill Kirby Western Barbecue & Auction
Merced County Historical Society will host its 25th annual old-time western barbecue in memory of Bill Kirby at Lake Yosemite on Sept. 8. The event will feature live and silent auctions for dinners, vacation getaways, antique items, gourmet food and artwork. Tickets cost $50 and are on sale in the Courthouse Museum gift shop. Proceeds benefit museum programs and the Bill and Tom Kirby Agricultural Scholarship at Merced College. Call the museum office at 209-723-2401.
Classes of ’60s reunion
A big reunion for Atwater High School students who graduated from Classes of 1960-69 is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Atwater APC Hall, 1420 Third St. in Atwater. The graduating Class of 1965 is hosting the event. The cost is $50 per person. Checks can be sent to Pam Duarte, 7189 Atwater-Jordan Road, Atwater, CA 95301. For more information, call 209-358-2505 or 209-358-5121.
Reunion for Le Grand
The reunion committee for the Le Grand High School Class of 1965 is trying to contact classmates who would be interested in attending a 50th class reunion. The gathering is planned for Oct. 10. For more information, call 209-723-8180.
Merced High Class of ’65 reunion
Merced High School class of 1965 will hold its 50th reunion 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Branding Iron Restaurant, 640. W. 16th St. in Merced. No host bar, dinner $35. For more information, contact Linda Boyer Roland at croland@prodigy.net or 209-383-3312.
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This story was originally published August 21, 2015 at 3:28 PM with the headline "Around Town (8/22/2015)."