Around Town (9/5/15)
Daughters of the American Revolution
The Merced River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10:30 a.m. today at the Hampshire House on R St. and Donna Ave. If you can prove lineage from a Revolutionary War patriot, you are eligible for membership. For more information, email katheo2@aol.com or call 209-777-2869.
Pet adoption event
The Merced County Humane Society will hold an adoption event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11-13 at PetSmart, 1196 W. Olive Ave. Lots of rescued dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be available for adoption. Volunteers are welcome. For more information, email mchs324@gmail.com.
HSA volunteer training
The Merced County Human Services Agency will host a training session for its volunteer program at 9 a.m. Sept. 12 at the Living Well Cafe, 851 W. 23rd St. The agency is looking for volunteers for services such as its senior companion program, child abuse treatment program and foster youth programs. Officials are looking to add to its group of 15 volunteers. People must register before attending the training later this month. To register, call Janet Kasper at 209-354-2525.
La Grange Odd Fellow breakfast
The La Grange Odd Fellows will host breakfast on the second Sunday of each month. The next meal is set for 7 to 11 a.m. Sept. 13 at the IOOF Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd. in La Grange. The menu includes biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham-and-cheese omelets and French toast. The cost is $6. Complimentary coffee and orange juice round out the meal. After breakfast ask for a tour of the upstairs ceremonial meeting room. For more information, call 209-853-2128 or email: renwah@sonnet.com.
Square dance lessons
The Boots and Slippers Square Dance Club is presenting a new round of square dance lessons. The first meeting will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Stratford Evans Hall, 490 B St. The first three lessons are free. For more information, call Charlie Crandall at 209-761-3800 or Pam Pimentel at 559-665-5564.
Travel tour slideshow
Merced College Community Services will be hosting a slideshow for the upcoming Collette Travel Tours from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 15. RSVP by calling 209-384-6224.
Genealogical Society meeting
Janice Sellers, editor of three genealogy journals, will address the Merced County Genealogical Society at 1 p.m., Sept. 19 in the Gracey Room of the Merced County Library, 2100 O St. The meeting is open to all.
El Nido School’s 100th celebration
El Nido School’s centenial celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26 at El Nido School, 161 E. El Nido Road. All are invited to attend. There will be a catered tri-tip and chicken lunch. The cost is $18 for adults, $8 for children ages 5 to 7. Children younger than 5 receive free admission. RSVP by Thursday. For more information, call 209-761-3189 and 209-205-0904.
Black Oak Casino bus trip
The Native Daughters of the Golden West will sponsor their fall bus trip to Black Oak Casino on Oct. 17. The bus departs at 8:15 a.m. from Wal Mart parking lot, 3055 Loughborough Drive. The cost is $25 per person. For reservations or more information, call 209-724-9617.
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This story was originally published September 4, 2015 at 2:11 PM with the headline "Around Town (9/5/15)."