Around Town (07/13/16)

Retirees meet

The California State Retirees Association Chapter 5 services Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties. Its next meeting is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at a new meeting place, Fuddruckers Restaurant, 3848 McHenry Ave. , No. 410, in Modesto. Meals are each diner’s expense. For more, call 209-338-3833.

Volunteers wanted

Are you looking to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for the LGBTQ+ community and have some extra time on your hands? The Merced LGBT Community Center is looking for volunteers. Pick up an application and return it to the center, 1744 G St., Suite H, in Merced. For more, call 209-626-5551.

Street Faire

The Merced Downtown Street Faire continues 5-10 p.m. Thursday on Main Street between K and M streets. Food, games, shopping and other entertainment is planned. For more, call Bangon Emanivong at 209-500-7773 or email mercedcommunitydevelopment@gmail.com.

Our Lady in LB

The Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is extending an invitation to the 83rd Anniversary of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Celebration on Thursday to Sunday. The celebration Mass, featuring classic Italian hymns, will be 11 a.m. July 17 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1621 Center Ave. in Los Banos. A traditional luncheon follows the Mass. For more and for the entire schedule of events, call Tracey at 209-826-0903 or Joanne at 209-826-4610.

Safety class

Merced’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a Hunter Safety and Range Instruction class Saturday and Sunday at the Senior Community Center, 755 W. 15th St. It’s $15 per person and registration is required at www.wildlife.ca.gov. 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.

ESL for adults

Merced College is offering free English as a second language (ESL) classes for adults in three locations within the district. Beginning and intermediate level classes will continue through July 28 and students may register at any time in class. Merced College’s Business Resource Center, 630 W. 19th St. in Merced, offers classes 6-9 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays. Free parking is available. Classes are also 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday through Thursday in Building A, Room 105, at the Los Banos Campus, 22240 Highway 152; a parking permit is required. The Chowchilla Alternative Education Center, 445 Trinity Ave., has classes 9 a.m.-noon every Monday through Thursday. For more, call 209-381-6542.

Neuropathy group

The Merced Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group’s next meeting is 1 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Hoffmeister Center, 1920 Canal St. in Merced. There is no meeting in July or August. For more, call Bill Cavner at 209-723-9405 or Larry Frice at 209-358-2045.

AHS reunion

The Atwater High School Class of 1966 is celebrating its 50-year reunion on Sept 24 at the Gateway Gardens, 560 W. 18th St. in Merced. It is a multi-year affair that includes the classes of 1965, 1967, 1968 and 1969. If you have not received your invitation or want more information, call John Rasmussen at 209-357-2567 or email at jrrocket1966@gmail.com.

This story was originally published July 12, 2016 at 3:48 PM with the headline "Around Town (07/13/16)."