Around Town (01/28/16)
‘Music, Memories & Friends’ Production
The Merced Harmony Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is celebrating its 50 years of musical activity in the community by hosting a production of “Music, Memories & Friends” on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Merced Theater. The performance will include the Merced College Jazz Band, Voices United Fresno Sweet Adeline Chorus and its quartets, Handbell Chorus, Local Ukulele Group. Tickets are available on the www.mercedtheatre.org and the Merced Theater ticket box office: $20 adults, $14 students or a savings on a block of 10. Call Jan at 209-631-4221, for more information.
SPCA adoption event
The Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will hold an adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Petco store in Atwater, 1230 Commerce Ave. Shelter animals will be available for pre-adoption that day. There also will be information regarding volunteering, becoming a foster parent and becoming a member of the organization. The SPCA’s no-kill shelter is at 1021 E. Childs Ave., Merced, and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The public is encouraged to visit the adoptable dogs and cats. You also may follow Merced SPCA on Facebook at “SPCA Merced” or go to its website, which features information on all of its adoptable pets, at www.mercedspca.com.
Winter Coat Drive
United Way Of Merced County’s Winter Coat Drive runs until Saturday. The following items can be donated: coats, hats, gloves, boots, shoes, scarves, snow pants. Items can be dropped off at 658 W. Main St. For more information, call 209-383-4242.
Friends of the Library meeting
The Friends of the Merced County Public Library will hold their winter meeting at 5 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Gracey Room, 2100 O St. The public is welcome. Find out what exciting things are coming up at the library.
San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
The Big Fresno Fair is proud to announce the second annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition. The event is open to all olive oil producers in California, with olive oil made from the most recent olive harvest. Entries are being accepted. Deadline to enter is Feb. 26. For more information on entry categories and deadlines, visit www.fresnofair.com/sjv-olive-oil-competition, email questions to srianda@fresnofair.com or call The Big Fresno Fair office at 559-650-FAIR.
Old Timers Luncheon
The Merced County Old Timers Association is looking for individuals to honor at the 74th annual Old Timers Luncheon. The group was formed in 1942 to honor individuals that are 85 years or older and have lived in Merced County for 50 years or longer. This year’s luncheon will be held on April 17 at the Italo-American Lodge in Merced. Honorees will receive a free luncheon and are presented with certificates and proclamations from various political affiliations, including the Merced County Board of Supervisors. Applications are due by March 25. For more information or to receive an application, please contact Kim McAuley, president, at 209-761-5148, or Carolyn Chandler, secretary, at 209-384-0626.
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This story was originally published January 27, 2016 at 2:55 PM with the headline "Around Town (01/28/16)."