Around Town (08/22/16)
Children’s golf
The First Tee Central Valley Merced, a program for children 5 to 17, will begin a new nine-week session at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Merced Golf and Country Club, 6333 N. Golf Road, Merced. Sunday golf classes are at 1 p.m. Scholarships are available. For more, call Nancy Slater, 209-777-7965.
Hamburger night
The monthly Family Hamburger Night is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Livingston Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Seventh St., Livingston. The sandwich prices range from $3.50 to $4.50, and a cup of chili is $2. Soda or water is $1. All sandwiches come with a choice of potato or green salad. For more, call Sue Wells at 209-852-9068 or email vfw8327@hughes.net.
Free movie
The next wave of free movies in the park in Merced begins with “Pokémon” at dusk Friday at Applegate Park’s outdoor amphitheater, near the intersection of West 26th and O streets. The movies play about every two weeks in different parks through the end of October. For more, call 209-385-6232.
Gospel concert
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church has set its 14th annual Gospel Concert for 5-8 p.m. Saturdayat the 559 Broadway Ave. church in Atwater. Admission is free and organizers plan to take an offering. For more, call Lula Powell at 209-358-9507 or Gwen Wall at 209-358-0107.
VFW meets
The regular Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and VFW Auxiliary 8327 plan a potluck at 6:30 p.m. and a business meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1605 Seventh St., Livingston. For more, call Sue Wells at 209-852-9068 or email vfw8327@hughes.net.
Atwater reunion
Atwater High School Class of 1996 Reunion is 5:30 p.m. to midnight Sept. 3 at Atwater Community Center, 760 E. Bellevue Road, Atwater. Tickets are $50 per person or $60 at the door. A cocktail hour, dinner and dancing are set. For more, call 209-631-1419, or email missyfrazier0703@gmail.com.
Barbecue benefit
New Beginnings for Merced County Animals is hosting “Grillin’ 4-A-Cause,” a barbecue dinner 6-9:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at a private home in Hughson. Barbecue ribs, chicken and corn with three sides and homemade peach pie and ice cream are on the menu. Tickets are $50 each and can be found at Christina’s Fine Clothing, Valley Animal Hospital or Santa Fe Pet Hospital. Proceeds benefit animals at the shelter. For more, call 209-769-8953.
Bloss BBQ
The Atwater Historical Society plans the third annual Mr. Bloss’ barbecue and installation of officers dinner at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the grounds of the Bloss home, 1020 Cedar Ave., Atwater. The social hour is at 6 p.m. All proceeds go to the Bloss Home Restoration Fund. Tickets are limited. Please call for tickets by Aug. 29. Kathy, 209-658-4766, or Greg, 209-358-2260.
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This story was originally published August 21, 2016 at 2:50 PM with the headline "Around Town (08/22/16)."