Around Town (04/15/16)
Republican women
Merced County Republican Women Federated will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Branding Iron Restaurant, 640 W. 16th St. Cost of the luncheon is $19. Reservations required at 209-723-8584, 209-812-4398 or mtzw@aol.com.
Badminton class
Merced College’s badminton class is from 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday from April 19 through May 19 in the gym. Cost is $40 per person. For more information, call 209-384-6224 or register at www.mercedcommunityservices.com.
HSR in Madera
The California High-Speed Rail Authority plans a public meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Madera County Library, 121 N. G St. The planners will cover the 32-mile project between Avenue 17 and Avenue 19. For more information, call Maurice Young at 559-385-7025 or Toni Tinoco at 559-274-8975.
Western dance
Merced College Community Services offers a Western Partner Dance from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 22 through May 27. Cost is $35 per person. For more information, call 209-384-6224 or email communitysvc@mccd.edu.
Pork rib dinner
The Mariposa County Farm Bureau plans a pork rib dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. April 23 at Stagg Hall, 2884 Bear Valley Road in Hornitos. The dinner comes with a side of salad, beans, rolls and dessert for $15. Organizers plan to raffle off guns. Tickets may be purchased from the Mariposa County Farm Bureau, 5117 Bullion St., or by calling 209-742-5875 or emailing mcfarmbureau@sti.net.
Sunday dance
A dance will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. April 24 at the Merced Senior Community Center, 755 W. 15th St. A Latin dance class from Manuel Ramirez precedes that at 1 p.m. Cost is $8. For more information, call 209-723-0839 or 209-628-8734.
Lap swim
Merced College Community Services offers lap swim from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. May 2-27 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Then again June 1-29. The cost is $40 per person. For more information, call 209-384-6224 or register at www.mercedcommunityservices.com.
Prom for seniors
Atwater Veterans of Foreign Wars plans the Senior Senior Prom and dinner from 6 to 10:30 p.m. May 7 at the Atwater VFW Post, 1388 Broadway Ave. Tickets are $17.50 per person and are not available at the door. For more information, call the post at 209-358-7224 or Bob Lerma at 209-225-6380.
CASA volunteers
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Merced County will begin training a new group of volunteers May 9. Volunteers advocate for the best interests of children who, through no fault of their own, have been abused and neglected and need a consistent adult in their lives. For information on becoming a volunteer, call the office at 209-722-2272.
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This story was originally published April 14, 2016 at 3:42 PM with the headline "Around Town (04/15/16)."