Around Town (1/19/15)
Crab feed
The second annual Merced High School FFA Crab Feed will be held Jan. 31 at the school gym. Doors open at 5 p.m., with a silent auction at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. There will also be a dessert auction and a live auction. The event is the FFA chapter’s largest fundraiser. The proceeds are used for out-of-area FFA trips, leadership conferences and chapter supplies. Tickets are $45 each. For more information or to buy tickets, call (209) 631-4769, (209) 777-2124 or (209) 777-1575.
Menudo at Club Mercedes
Club Mercedes (a nonprofit organization) serves menudo every Sunday at 569 W. Ninth St. in Merced. Serving time is from 8 a.m. until noon or until it’s sold out. Prices are $7 for a small bowl or $8 for a large bowl. Hot tortillas, sweet bread and coffee included. $5 Bloody Mary specials and other beverages are available. For information, call the club at (209) 383-9906 Monday through Friday after 4 p.m.
Genealogical Society meeting
Learn how to trace your roots at our annual program for beginners. Get started with a free packet of materials, forms and tips. Join us at the Merced County Genealogical Society meeting at 1 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Gracey Room, Merced County Library, 2100 O St. The meeting is open to all; no membership is required.
Church luncheon
Atwater Baptist Church will host a Keen-Agers luncheon at noon Tuesday. Guest speaker will be Shar Herrera, executive director of Merced County Court Appointed Special Advocates. Herrera will give information about CASA and answer questions about the role of local people in its efforts. The church is at 2124 First St. Lunch is potluck, and the community is invited. Call pastor Paul Lundberg at (209) 631-7491 for more information.
Pasta fundraiser for Castle
The Castle Air Museum will have a pasta dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Atwater Community Center, 760 E. Bellevue Road. The cost is $10. Dine in an Italian atmosphere with the live music of Maxwell Norton’s Quartet, or pick up dinner for takeout. For tickets, call (209) 383-3854, or visit the Castle Air Museum Gift Shop at 5050 Santa Fe Drive.
Covered California enrollment
Covered California open enrollment ends Feb. 15. Catholic Charities is having a special enrollment event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 24. Certified enrollment counselor Sandra P. Thiruvalluvan and certified insurance agent Marion Mitchell will be working together to meet the needs of the Merced community. Call for appointments. For detailed information on the documents needed, call Thiruvalluvan at (209) 383-2494.
Super Bowl party
A Super Bowl party will be held at the American Legion, 939 W. Main St., Merced, at 3 p.m. Feb. 1. Finger foods, free raffle, drinks. Bring your best potluck food. Kickoff is 4 p.m. Wear your team jersey and root for your team.
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This story was originally published January 17, 2015 at 8:46 PM with the headline "Around Town (1/19/15)."