Around Town (01/30/16)
Karaoke at the Hall
Karaoke night at 1390 Broadway Ave. in Atwater will take place Feb. 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. This free event is open to the public. The lounge will be open and pulled-pork sliders will be available for purchase for $2 each and coleslaw for 50 cents. Singers will enjoy a wide selection of music. Everyone is in for refreshments, entertainment and good company.
Merced LGBT Valentine’s Bake Sale
The Merced LGBT Community Center will be selling Valentine’s-themed baked goods and balloon arrangements to the community in an effort to raise money to preserve its future as a community resource. The bake sale will be Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of Regal Hollywood Merced 13 theater at 403 W. Main Street. The center will also be taking orders beginning Feb. 1. Orders will be available for delivery or pickup at the LGBT Community Center on Feb. 13 and 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Catholic Schools Week
St. Anthony School in Atwater will observe Catholics School Week with activities planned throughout the week. The week will end with an Open House from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday and a school Mass on Feb. 7. For more information, call 209-358-3341.
Face of an Athlete – A photographic exhibit
The Merced County Arts Council invites the public to a free reception for “Face of an Athlete – A photographic exhibit” celebrating local athletes, by Merced photographer Jay Sousa on Feb. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main Street, Merced. The exhibit can also be viewed in the Main Gallery of the Arts Center from Feb. 9 until April 15.
Fireballs baseball Sign-ups
The Fireballs Baseball Club is hosting sign-ups Feb. 14, 21, 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Merced Mall. The season starts in March. Costs range from $65 to $85, depending on the child’s age. Full uniforms include: jersey, hat, belt pants and socks. Sponsoring and fundraising is available. For more information, call 209-626-9474.
Art & Spirits at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center
The Merced County Arts Council and Arbor Gallery will host a new Art & Spirits workshop. Enjoy an evening of wine, painting, and fun on Feb. 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. It doesn’t matter whether participants are artists or have never painted anything in their lives. An experienced local artist will show participants everything they need to know and all refreshments and supplies are included in the $35 charge. Space is limited; call the Multicultural Arts Center at 209-388-1090 or email director@artsmerced.org.
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This story was originally published January 29, 2016 at 2:15 PM with the headline "Around Town (01/30/16)."