Around Town (9/16/2015)
Beers and Brats dinner in Merced
Merced Mayor Pro Tem Josh Pedrozo will host his annual “Beers and Brats” dinner 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Merced Fruit Barn, 4526 E. Highway 140 in Merced. All-you-can-eat sausages, Portuguese beans, rolls, salad and beverages will be served for $10 per person. Takeout orders available.
Parkinson’s Support Group in Merced
Kay Spear of the Merced County Veteran Service Office will address the Parkinson’s Support Group at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mission Gardens, 1450 E. 27th St. in Merced.
POW/MIA Ceremony at Castle
Castle Air Museum and the VFW’s 13th District will host a National POW/MIA Day Ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday at the museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive in Atwater. The community is invited to attend the ceremony honoring those former prisoners of war and the large number of military men and women who remain missing. For more information, call 209-723-2178 or email castleairmuseum@clearwire.net.
‘Light Up the Lantern’ for at-risk youths in Merced
The UC Merced Police Department is set to host its annual “Light Up the Lantern” event Saturday to support the campus Police Mentor Program. The program benefits 200 Merced fourth-grade students and operates solely on grant and private funding. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. in the solar breezeway of the Science and Engineering Building 2 with a reception and silent auction. A dinner and live auction begin at 6:30 p.m. The price is $40 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Reserve online at giving.ucmerced.edu/LUTL-2015. For more information, contact specialevents@ucmerced.edu.
Storytime at Barnes & Noble Merced
Barnes & Noble will host a Storytime for Kids event at 11 a.m. Saturday at its Merced location, 1720 W. Olive Ave. Children can hear the story, “Bug in a Vacuum,” by Melanie Watt. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 209-386-0571.
Merced Elks Park Breakfast
Merced Elks Park will be serving biscuits and gravy from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Elk’s Park, 3600 Wardrobe Ave. in Merced. The menu also includes scrambled eggs, hash browns, fresh fruit, orange juice and coffee. Elks Park benefits local youth charities. Donations of $6 for adults, $3 for kids are appreciated. For more information, call 209-761-6801.
El Nido School’s 100th Celebration
El Nido School’s centennial celebration will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26 at El Nido School, 161 E. El Nido Road. All are invited to attend. Event featured catered tri-tip and chicken lunch. The cost is $18 for adults, $8 for children, ages 5 to 7. Children under 5 receive free admission. RSVP by Sept. 10. For more information, call 209-761-3189 and 209-205-0904.
Belly Dance Fitness Levels I & II
Merced College Community Services will be offering Belly Dance Fitness Levels I & II beginning Sept. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 5. The cost is $60 per participant. For more information, call 209-384-6224 or email communitysvc@mccd.edu.
Black Oak Casino Bus Trip
The Native Daughters of the Golden West will sponsor a bus trip to Black Oak Casino on Oct. 17. The trip departs at 8:15 a.m. from Walmart parking lot, 3055 Loughborough Drive in Merced. The cost is $25 per person. For reservations or more information, call 209-724-9617.
Youth Behavior Issues Class
NAMI Basics is a six-week class for parents and caregivers of children whose behavior problems have become alarming. Basics is for families looking for help, education, and support coping with their child’s problems. Basics begins Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at 480 E. 13th St. in Merced. Space is limited and preregistration is required. For more information, call 209-381-6844 and a volunteer will call back within 24 hours, or email namimerced@aol.com.
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This story was originally published September 15, 2015 at 2:55 PM with the headline "Around Town (9/16/2015)."