Around Town, Oct 25, 2014

Merced SPCA training

Merced SPCA will hold orientation training from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at 1021 E. Childs Ave. in Merced. For more info call (209) 384-7722 or (209) 947-2527.

Zoo Boo in Merced

The Applegate Park Zoo plans its annual Zoo Boo from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today in front of and inside the zoo, 1045 W. 25th St. The event offers trick-or-treating and carnival games for all ages, and organizers recommend bringing a bag to collect the bounty of treats. Cost is $1.50 for anyone older than 2. For more, call the zoo office at (209) 385-6840.

Trunk N’ Treat

This Ain’t Your Mama’s Church is scheduled to hold its 9th Annual Trunk N’ Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. The church is located at 1405 W. Main St. There will be bounce houses, free hot dogs, cake walks, games, music, candy and more. For more information visit www.bikerchurch.org or call (209) 726-6123.

Howl-O-Ween Run

The Livingston Wolves’ Howl-O-Ween Run, to benefit the high school’s cross-country and wrestling programs, will feature a series of events with a Halloween theme.

Race-day registration and packet pickup are from 7 to 8:15 a.m. Sunday. A free 100-meter Kids Run for 6 and under begins at 8:40 a.m. The 5K and 10K races kick off at 9. It’s $30 to enter the 5K or 10K races. The activities will be at Livingston High School, 1617 Main St. Parking is available at Peach and Main streets. Pre-registration will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Geno’s Pizza, 307 N. Main, Livingston. For more information, call (209) 404-2406. Costumes for runners are welcome and encouraged.

Scholarship clay shoot

The Taylor Morrow Memorial Scholarship Fund Clay Shoot is scheduled for 9 a.m. today at 3633 Roduner Rd. in Merced. Lunch and raffle at noon. Special drawing for a Remington 700 and custom duck call. Cash shooting games at 2 p.m. Cost is $50 for shoot and lunch. Special drawing tickets for rifle and duck call are $10 each or thre for $25. Tickets can be obtained at N&S Tractor on Highway 59 or call Holly at (209) 489-7881 or Terry at (209) 723-7529. All contributions and funds raised go to scholarships for ag mechanics students going to Merced College.

Pumpkin party for kids

Merced’s annual Tiny Tots Pumpkin Party is a time for children ages 3 to 6 to decorate a pumpkin and join in other safe Halloween fun at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in the Sam Pipes Room of City Hall, 678 W. 18th St. Cost is $5 a child. Space is limited so pre-registration is required at the Merced Parks and Recreation Department in the Civic Center. Call (209) 385-6298 for more information.

This story was originally published October 24, 2014 at 8:45 PM with the headline "Around Town, Oct 25, 2014."