Around Town (05/11/16)
‘Wine to Win’ benefit for Dems
The Merced County Democratic Central Committee will host U.S. Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, and California Assemblyman Adam Gray, D-Merced, at its “Wine to Win” fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday at the home of Greg and Kara Parle in Merced. It will feature an evening of varietal wines and appetizers. Semi-formal attire is requested. Tickets are $100 per person. For tickets, call Kara Parle at 209-769-5272.
Drought-tolerant landscaping
Merced Gardens and Nursery plans a free seminar on drought-tolerant landscaping at 11 a.m. Saturday at the garden, 1007 Tahoe St. It is presented by UCCE Master Gardeners. For more, call 209-384-0513 or go to www.mercedgardens.com.
Uniformed services meeting
The National Association for Uniformed Services will be meeting 10 a.m. Saturday at the Castle Air Museum Banquet Room, 5050 Santa Fe Drive in Atwater. The guest speaker is Charles Wiley, well-known lecturer, writer and media specialist. It is an election meeting. For more, call Robert Windle at 209-358-5324 or Larry Frice at 209-358-2045.
Baby Animal Shower
The Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center celebrates spring with its annual Baby Animal Shower from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the wildlife center inside Fox Grove Fishing Access, 1220 Geer Road in Hughson. There are games, cookies and punch, face painting, T-shirts for sale, and kids crafts. There is no admission charge, but the center does accept gifts of supplies. The list of needs is at http://stanislauswildlife.org./2016BAS.html. For more, call the center at 209-883-9414 or email SWCCenter@StanislausWildlife.org.
Basque Club Picnic
The 52nd Basque Club Picnic in Los Banos begins at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Los Banos Fairground, 403 F St. It begins with Mass, followed by lunch from 12:30-2 p.m., which includes lamb and sausage sandwiches. Music, vendors and contests are planned.
Country breakfast
The Country Breakfast & Village Store is 7:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday at the Livingston United Methodist Church, 11695 Olive Ave.. Ham and eggs, fruit, and a choice of pancakes or biscuits and gravy are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 or younger. For more, call 209-394-2264. Advance tickets available.
Movie in the park
Merced’s Parks and Recreation Department plans to show “The Good Dinosaur” at dusk on May 20 in Applegate Park, 1045 W. 25th St. It is free to anyone. Organizers recommend bringing a blanket, chairs or something else for sitting. For more information, call the office at 209-385-6235, visit www.cityofmerced.org, find the office on Facebook or stop by the office at 678 W. 18th St.
Sewing for seniors
A Merced College needlecrafts and sewing class is 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Tuesday through May 24 at Wilson Middle School Library, 1209 Robertson Blvd. in Chowchilla. It’s a free course for older adults. Call 209-381-6540.
La Grange arts
A showcase of local art, jewelry, sewn creations and other goodies is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18 at IOOF Hall in La Grange, 30018 Yosemite Blvd. Admission is free. Vendor spots of 6 feet by 8 feet are available for $25. For more, call Patty 209-604-4444 or Amanda 209-988-0934.
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This story was originally published May 10, 2016 at 3:29 PM with the headline "Around Town (05/11/16)."