Around Town (09/05/16)
CASA volunteers
The Court Appointed Special Advocates program is looking for volunteers for children in foster care. Children removed from their parents’ home and placed in the home of a stranger are confused, frightened and uncertain as to what the future holds. CASA provides the child with a sense of security, as well as serving in the critical role for the court system. The next orientation meeting is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the CASA office, 2824 Park Ave., Suite A. To reserve a seat, call the office at 209-722-2272.
Back to School
St. Paul Lutheran School plans Back to School Night from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the school, 2916 McKee Road. For more information, call 209-383-3302.
Golf for All Ages
Merced College Community Services offers a “Golf for All Ages” class from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, from Saturday through Oct. 1. The cost is $55, plus a $20 material fee. For more information, call 209-384-6224 or email communitysvc@mccd.edu.
Patriot Day
The city of Atwater’s annual Patriot Day and National Day of Service and remembrance event is 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at City Hall, 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater.
Human trafficking
Church Women United plans a Human Rights Celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2916 N. McKee Road. The theme is “Experiencing Blessings at the Table,” and the Merced Police Department will be sharing its efforts to identify human trafficking in the community. Light refreshments will be served. A freewill offering will be taken. For more information, call 209-769-1884.
Gardening classes
Merced County Master Gardeners are hosting workshops and providing information on the latest irrigation techniques for home gardeners from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 17 at UC Merced Cooperative Extension, 2145 Wardrobe Ave. Talks include “Drought Survival Skills for Your Lawn” and “Converting Irrigation Systems to Drip Made Easy.” Cost is $5 per family, and reservations can be made at ANRMgMerced@ucanr.edu or by calling 209-385-7403.
Cupcake class
Merced College Community Services has set a “Crazy for Cupcakes” class from 9:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 24. Cost is $40, plus a $15 material fee. For more information, call 209-384-6224 or email communitysvc@mccd.edu.
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This story was originally published September 4, 2016 at 3:11 PM with the headline "Around Town (09/05/16)."