Around Town (12/02/2015)
Atwater parade entries
Christmas Past, Present and Future is the theme for Atwater’s annual Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. Friday. Hosted by the Atwater Chamber of Commerce, the event begins in downtown Atwater and concludes with a visit from Santa on the grounds of the historic Bloss Home, at Broadway and First Street. For more information, call the Atwater Chamber of Commerce at 209-358-4251. Parade entry is open to organizations and individuals; cost is $35. Applications for the parade are available at the Atwater chamber office, 1181 Third St.; BBVA Compass Bank, 1329 Broadway, Atwater, 209-676-3113; and at the chamber’s website, www.atwaterchamberofcommerce.com.
Senior Social Club Christmas lunch
The Merced Senior Social Club Christmas lunch of ham and trimmings will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at 755 W. 15th St. The cost for members is $6; nonmembers $8. Tickets will be sold at the senior center on 15th Street on Monday and Tuesday. For more information, call 209-383-6057.
Hunting and fishing collectibles show
A hunting and fishing collectibles show will be held Friday and Saturday in Los Banos. The show is for wildlife and sporting art, antique duck decoys, rods, reels, tackle, lures, and vintage hunting and fishing gear. Free appraisals will be given on old decoys and vintage items. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at The Sportsmen’s Club, 13989 Mercey Springs Road. For more information, call 559-259-5755.
Mature driver improvement
The Merced College noncredit program is offering a mature driver improvement class in December. Many insurance companies offer discounts to drivers 50 and older who complete this course. There is no registration fee. The first class runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the Merced Education Center. To preregister, call the Continuing Education Office at 209-381-6540.
Indoor youth soccer
The city of Merced’s Recreation Department and the Indoor Sports Center will be offering indoor youth soccer on Saturdays from Jan. 9 through Feb. 27. The program is for children ages 3 to 10, and will take place at the Indoor Sports Center. The cost is $45 plus an additional $10 for the uniform. Registration deadline is Friday. Register at 1033 W. Main St. or call 209-385-6298 for more information.
Santa’s pancake breakfast
The Gauchos Diamond Club Boosters will host a pancake breakfast with Santa to help raise money for El Capitan High School baseball. The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, orange juice and pictures with Santa. Cost is $5 per plate. The breakfast will be 8-11 a.m. Dec. 12 at the El Capitan cafeteria, 100 Farmland Ave. For more information, contact coach Aaron Ruiz at 209-631-7606 or aruiz@muhsd.org.
Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
The Merced Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group’s next meeting is 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Hoffmeister Center, 1920 Canal St. Tingling or numbness in the toes, fingers, feet or hands could indicate peripheral neuropathy. There will be a roundtable discussion, and informative handouts will be available. For more information, call Bill Cavner at 209-723-9405 or Larry Frice at 209-358-2045.
SPCA Christmas Home Tour
The Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is holding its 23rd annual Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 13. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the following locations: Maciel & Co. in the Merced Mall; Christina’s Fine Clothing in Bear Creek Galleria; Wash N Wag on North Santa Fe Avenue; A Blooming Affair Floral on Main Street; the Merced SPCA on Childs Avenue; and Expressions of Love Floral on Broadway Avenue in Atwater. For more information, call the Merced SPCA at 209-384-7722.
Christmas concert
Join the community for a musical Christmas concert with choirs from local churches and musical groups at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1080 E. Yosemite Ave.
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This story was originally published December 1, 2015 at 1:42 PM with the headline "Around Town (12/02/2015)."