Around Town (04/19/16)
Animal carriers
New Beginnings of Merced needs medium- and large-size carriers for animals they transport to no-kill rescues each month. Used carriers in good condition that would be appropriate for animals in the 40- to 70-pound range are acceptable, as well as new carriers or monetary donations. Receipts can be provided for tax purposes. To donate a carrier, call 209-769-8953.
Sierra Club to meet
“Six Months in Patagonia at National Outdoor Leadership School” will be the topic of speaker Toby Osborne at the Sierra Club’s meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at Unity Church, 305 W. 26th St. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 209-723-4747.
Los Banos Chamber mixer
The Los Banos Chamber of Commerce’s February mixer will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Los Banos Salvation Army offices, 1231 Fourth St. The meeting is in conjunction with Relay for Life. For more information, call the chamber at 209-826-2495.
Hispanic Chamber mixer
The Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will holds its Business Connector mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Merced Airport Terminal, 20 Macready Drive. For more information, call the chamber office at 209-384-9537 or write to info@mercedhcc.com.
Relay for Life
Merced Relay for Life begins its 24-hour event at 9 a.m. Saturday on the Merced College track, 3600 M St. Cancer survivors are asked to report to the survivors tent on the 50-yard line of the football field and receive a free T-shirt and enter a raffle. Activities and booths for all ages are planned. The walk around the candle-lit track to honor and support those affected by cancer is set for 7:30 p.m. For more, email Michael Riddle at michael.riddle@cancer.org or call 209-914-6020.
Bicycle ride
The Merced City Director’s Ride will be at 10 a.m. Saturday beginning at Coffee Bandits, 309 W. Main St. Sign-ups for the 7.5-mile bike ride are from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Refreshments will be available at the halfway point of Rahilly Park and a free drawing for several bike-related prizes will occur at the end of the ride. For more information, call Merced city planning at 209-385-7654.
Earth Day events at park
Merced’s Earth Day event is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Applegate Park at 25th and R streets. It is a free family event taking place in front of Applegate Park Zoo. For more information, call 209-385-6978 or go to www.cityofmerced.org.
Jazz Day at UC
Mercy Lit Up! In Celebration of International Jazz Day 2016 features the Ernie Bucio Little Big Band at 7 p.m. April 29 at UC Merced’s Lakireddy Auditorium COB 102, 5200 N. Lake Road. Seating is limited. The show is free and parking in the Lake Lots is free after 6 p.m. For more, email wavelength1111@aol.com.
Mother’s Day Mariachi
Mother’s Day Mariachi will be presented by State Farm agent Joe Gutierrez at 7 p.m. May 7 at the Los Banos Community Center, 645 Seventh St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $40 per person. For more information, call Gutierrez at 209-826-4963 or 209-769-7953.
Castle benefit
Castle Air Museum plans the second annual Thanks for the Memories fundraiser, a 1940s-themed event, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Castle Airport Terminal, 3750 W. Perimeter Ave. in Atwater. Tickets are $85-$110. Fore more, call the museum at 209-723-2178 or go to www.castleairmuseum.org.
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This story was originally published April 18, 2016 at 4:18 PM with the headline "Around Town (04/19/16)."