Around Town (03/07/16)

Women Build kickoff

Habitat for Humanity Westside plans its International Women Build Day from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Espana’s Restaurant, 1460 E. Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos. The group plans a presentation and tips on fundraising for the event. For more information, call 209-509-9026.

Code night

The UC Merced Venture Lab will host a code night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the lab, 1735 M St. The web design class is open to anyone despite their level of experience. For more information, email cbaird2@ucmerced.edu.

Church BBQ

The 69th Annual Deep Pit Barbeque prepared by the men of Le Grand Methodist Church is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Le Grand Elementary School, 13071 Le Grand Road. The cost is $12.50 for adults; $6 for children 6 to 12 years of age; and free for children 5 or younger. Tickets will be available at the door. There will also be a silent auction and an opportunity drawing during the evening. The proceeds go toward the mission projects of the church. For more information, call David Hansen at 209-756-2815.

Corned beef and cabbage

Ballico American Legion Post 668’s annual corned beef and cabbage dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, at the Legion Hall, 11303 Ballico Ave., Ballico. The food typically sells out. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 209-769-5625.

Casino trip

The Native Daughters of the Golden West plan a Black Oak Casino bus trip March 19. It will depart from the Walmart parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. For more information, call Marla at 209-724-9617.

Spring veggies

A “Spring Vegetable Garden” class will take place at 11 a.m. March 19 at Merced Gardens and Nursery, 1007 Tahoe St. Presented by University of California Cooperative Extension master gardeners, the seminars are held in an event tent. Advanced registration is appreciated. For more information, call 209-384-0513 or go to www.mercedgardens.com.

Indoor soccer

The city of Merced’s recreation department and the Indoor Sports Center will offer indoor youth soccer on Saturdays, April 2 through May 21, for ages 3 to 10 at the center, 115 Heron Way. Cost is $45 plus an additional $10 for the uniform. Registration deadline is March 5. Register at Aguileras Satellites, 1033 W. Main St. For more information, call 209-385-6298.

Shoes for animals

The Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is asking for gently worn shoes through April 29. A fundraising group will make donations to the SPCA for every pair of shoes they collect and the shoes will go to another cause. Shoes can be left at the shelter, 1021 E. Childs Ave., or volunteers will pick them up. To arrange a pickup, call the shelter at 209-384-7722, Florence at 209-723-2574 or Cathy at 209-726-3187.

Applegate Zoo

The Applegate Zoo is open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1045 W. 25th St. Entry is free for children younger than 5 and for Merced Zoological Society members. Entry is $2 for children 5 to 15; $3 for 16 to 61; and $1.50 for anyone 62 or older. For more information, call 209-385-6840 or go to www.mercedzoo.org.

This story was originally published March 6, 2016 at 2:52 PM with the headline "Around Town (03/07/16)."