Around Town (06/21/16)
Bobby Darin music
The June AARP meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Merced Senior Community Center, 755 W. 15th St. This month includes performances of the music of Bobby Darin, who sang “Beyond the Sea,” “Dream Lover” and “Up the Lazy River,” to name a few. Complimentary refreshments will be served. All current members of AARP are urged to attend and bring a guest. Membership is not required. For more, email rayrhae@att.net.
Food bank boxes
Merced County Food Bank’s Drought Food Assistance Program is a free temporary program designed to provide assistance to people in Merced County. Those receiving a food box will be asked to self-certify that they live in a household where drought conditions have caused their underemployment, unemployment or reduced their income. People can receive the roughly 30-pound boxes of food up to two times a week. The Merced County Food Bank at 2000 W. Olive Ave. is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. For more, call 209-726-3663.
LGBT center
The Merced LGBT Community Center is a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, along with family and friends, to congregate and find support and resources. The center’s doors at 1744 G St., Suite H, are open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3-7 p.m.; Wednesdays from 4:30-7 p.m.; and Saturdays from noon-5 p.m. For questions, contact Jamie Bradley at mercedtransday@gaycentralvalley.org or call 209-626-5551
Outdoor concerts
Chowchilla’s Sizzlin’ Summer Nights Music in the Park Concerts opens the 2016 season with singer-songwriter Brandon Pasion and his band. The country-rock music is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Veterans Memorial Park, Roberston Boulevard and Sixth St., in Chowchilla. All performances in the six-week series are free through July 28. For more, visit www.CityOfChowchilla.org or call the city at 559-665-8615, ext. 110.
Movie in the park
The Merced Parks and Recreation Department will show “Goosebumps” at dusk on Friday at McNamara Park, 1040 Canal St. The event is free and open to the public. Staffers recommend viewers bring chairs, a blanket or something else to sit on. For more, call 209-385-6232.
Livingston’s Fourth
Livingston’s Fourth of July celebration is July 1-4 at the Max Foster Sports Complex, 2600 Walnut Ave. in Livingston. Carnival rides are offered all weekend and live music will be performed by Baby Bash, La Original Banda El Limon, Boston Rocks and other artists. For more, go to www.livingston4thofjuly.com or call 209-394-1444.
Run in Atwater
The Run for Independence is set for 7:30 a.m. July 4 at Ralston Park in Atwater. Race distances are 2 or 5 miles. Walkers are welcome in the 2-mile race. Preregister for $25 for adults, 18 years and younger for $20. Race-day registration starts at 6 a.m. Cost for all on race day is $30. For more, call 209-617-4042 or 209-658-1156.
Behavioral health
The next Merced County Behavioral Health Board meeting is 3-5 p.m. July 5 at the county building, 1137 B St., which is open to the public. For more, call 209-381-6805.
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This story was originally published June 20, 2016 at 5:19 PM with the headline "Around Town (06/21/16)."