Around Town (07/04/2018)

Fourth of July Breakfast Fundraiser

The Atwater VFW Auxiliary will hold its annual Fourth of July breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. before the annual community parade at 1390 Broadway, Awater. The public is welcome. All proceeds go to Wreaths Across America program that places green wreaths at national cemeteries. For more information, call 209-658-6436.

CASA Volunteer Training

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Merced County will begin a new volunteer training class on July 9. Informational meetings are scheduled for July 3 at noon and July 4 at 4p.m. The informational meetings and the training classes will be held at the CASA office at 2824 Park Ave, Suite A, Merced. For more information please call the office at 209-722-2272 or go online at mercedcasa.org.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Meeting

Join us to learn more about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and how you can help advance the cause by starting a team. Informational meeting hosted at the Vista Ranch and Cellars, 7326 E. Highway 140, Merced on July 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Janet Ramsey at 209-769-8272 for a RSVP reservation or more information. Merced’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Oct. 6 at Applegate Park, Merced.

Parkinson’s Support Group

The Amie Marchini Senior Care will host a Parkinson’s Support Group at 10 a.m. July 19 at Mission Gardens, 1450 E. 27th St., Merced. For more information, call 209-384-3300.

Lafayette Car Show

The La Grange Odd Fellows host Third Annual Lafayette 65 Car Show to benefit Lafayette Lodge No. 65 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 21 at the Old School County Park in La Grange. For more information on registration, call Norman Varain 209-916-5086 or Renee Horton 209-573-1723.

Annual Tea and Bazaar Xmas Style

Veritas Parlor No. 75 of the Native Daughters of the Golden West of Merced will hold their annual Tea & Bazaar with a Christmas-in-July theme from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 21 at the Valley Bible Church community room at 3312 G St., Merced. Lunch of sandwiches and ice teas will be available for a $10 donation. The public is invited. For information, call 209-382-0720.