Around Town (03/25/16)
La Grange Rodeo
The La Grange Rodeo events start at 8 a.m. April 3 at the La Grange Rodeo Arena, 30433 Yosemite Blvd. Tickets are $15 at the gate, $10 for kids 6-12; kids 5 and under are free. Presale tickets for $12 and $8 from a member of the La Grange Rodeo Association or selected local businesses. Call for information: Mike Verdegaal 209-581-2420 or David Reynolds 209-262-7719. Or go to www.LaGrangeRodeoAssociation.com.
Neuropathy support
The Merced Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group’s next meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. April 14 at the Hoffmeister Center, 1920 Canal St. in Merced. If your toes/fingers and or feet/hands tingle or feel numb, you might have peripheral neuropathy. For more, call Bill Cavner at 209-723-9405 or Larry Frice at 209-358-2045.
Plant giveaway
A free plant “Give & Take” is 9 a.m.-noon April 9 at St. Patrick’s Church parking lot, 671 E. Yosemite Ave. Hosted by the Merced Colony Grange and St. Patrick’s Church, master gardeners will be available to answer questions. There is no cost. For more, call 209-383-3808.
Volunteer nominations
The Merced County Board of Supervisors is accepting nominations for exemplary volunteers within the community. All nomination forms must be received by 5 p.m. April 1. To nominate someone, fill out the form available at www.co.merced.ca.us/volunteer. Mail it to Merced County Board of Supervisors, 2222 M St. Merced, CA 95340; fax: 209-385-7375; or email to mnorth@co.merced.ca.us.
Native Daughters meet
Veritas Parlor #75 of Merced and Mariposa #63 of the Native Daughters of the Golden West will hold a joint official visit of Grand President Bonnie Tabor, of Morada Parlor #199 in Modesto. The meal is at 11:30 a.m. April 5 at the McKay Hall, 2820 Highway 140 in Catheys Valley. The lunch is $25 per person. For more, call Esther Holm at 209-742-4670.
MAGA golf tourney
The Merced MAGA Golf Tournament registration is required by April 10 for the 9 a.m. April 17 tourney at Atwater’s Rancho Del Rey Golf Course, 5250 Green Sands Ave. Entries should be sent to Merced MAGA P.O. Box 1208, Merced, CA 95341. For more, call Art Reyes at 209-761-4150 or Manny Madrid at 209-384-8532. Fees are $65.
Mature driver class
Merced College’s noncredit program offers a Mature Driver Improvement class 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 6, Atwater Community Center, 760 Bellevue Road. Many insurance companies offer discounts to drivers 55 and older who complete a course.
Easter at the zoo
Applegate’s Easter Extravaganza will include an egg-coloring station, Easter egg scavenger hunt, spring crafts, games, a bounce house and an opportunity to pet bunnies from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Applegate Park Zoo, 1045 W. 25th St. For more, call the city’s Parks and Recreation office at 209-385-6298 or email johnsonl@cityofmerced.org.
Plant sale
Merced College will hold its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the college greenhouses, 3600 M St. There will be tomatoes, peppers, vegetables, herbs, perennials, succulents, fruit and shade trees, among other plants. For more, call Elaine Valladao at 209-631-2026.
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This story was originally published March 24, 2016 at 5:09 PM with the headline "Around Town (03/25/16)."