Around Town (11/12/15)
Gustine turns 100 years old
The city of Gustine will host several events in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Today, a dairy sign dedication will be hosted at 2 p.m. at the Gustine Museum. On Saturday, a community social with cocktails and guest speakers will take place at 6 p.m. at the Al Goman Center. A time-capsule burial ceremony will happen Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. at Henry Miller Park; later that night, the celebration will conclude with a family party and movie night at the Al Goman Center at 6 p.m.
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble will host a Storytime for Kids event at 11 a.m. Saturday at 1720 W. Olive Ave. Children will hear “The Little Snowplow,” by Lora Koehler. The event is free. For more information, call 209-386-0571.
Crane Day at Wildlife Refuge
The Merced National Wildlife Refuge is inviting the public to participate in Crane Day birdwatching tours Saturday. The guided tours will be on buses traveling around the refuge to view the thousands of sandhill cranes and other wildlife that make the refuge their winter home. The refuge is at 7430 W. Sandy Mush Road. Meet at the front entrance kiosk. Tours will occur from 8 and 10 a.m. Space is limited, so call 209-826-3508 to reserve a spot. This event is free and open to all ages.
Merced County Republican Women meeting
The next Merced County Republican Women’s meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Branding Iron, 640 W. 16th St. The speaker will be AARP insurance agent Chuck Meyers, who will answer questions about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and changes to Medicare. To reserve a seat for lunch, call 209-812-4398 or 209-761-0550.
Holiday Bazaar and Brunch
The 28th annual Holiday Bazaar and Brunch of the Le Grand United Methodist Church runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Jerd Baxter Hall, 13065 Adams St. in Le Grand. The cost of the brunch is $6. Items will be available for purchase from the Bake Shop, the Kitchen Shop, the Stitchery and Craft Shop, the Specialty Shop and the Garden Shop. For more information, call 209-389-4651 or 209-389-4753.
AARP Merced bus trip
AARP Merced Chapter 282 is planning a bus day trip to Columbia on Dec. 6. Lunch will be served at City Hotel and What Cheer Saloon, followed by a visit to the Fallon House Theater to watch a live performance of “A Columbia Christmas Carol.” The cost of the trip is $75 and is open to the general public. The bus will be wheelchair-accessible. Seating is limited and the deadline for reservations is Nov. 30. For more information or to make reservations, call Linda Young at 209-489-4819 or Dorothy Souza at 209-826-4149.
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This story was originally published November 11, 2015 at 2:30 PM with the headline "Around Town (11/12/15)."