Around Town (11/27/14)

Thanksgiving meal

The Merced County Rescue Mission will hold its annual Thanksgiving meal for the less fortunate from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the American Legion, 939 W. Main St.

Thanksgiving dinner

Livingston United Methodist Church will have its annual Thanksgiving dinner at noon Sunday inside Pioneer Hall, 11695 Olive Ave., Livingston. Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy will be supplied. All are welcome. Come and bring a favorite Thanksgiving side dish to share. The gathering is free, but donations will be accepted to help offset the cost. For more information, call (209) 394-2264.

Christmas Parade

The Atwater Chamber of Commerce will holds its annual Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 downtown. The theme this year is “Winter Wonderland.”

Lighted tree forest

The city of Livingston will host its first annual Court of Trees “A Lighted Christmas Tree Forest” on the Old Court Theater property downtown. The city has invited schools, nonprofits, families, clubs, churches, businesses and neighbors to get a tree and decorate it to represent them. A Lighted Christmas Tree Forest will be unveiled at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 before the annual Christmas Parade. It will then be open daily from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6-24. For more information, call Livingston’s recreation department at (209) 394-8830.

Christmas bazaar

United Methodist Women will hold its 84th annual Candy Cane Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at 899 Yosemite Ave. There will be an 11:30 a.m. luncheon. Tickets are $10. For tickets or more information, call Joyce at (209) 617-8119. Featured at the bazaar will be attic treasures, a silent auction, the candy room, bake shop, boutique and handmade items room, jam/jelly room, Christmas room, egg rolls and Hmong stitchery.

Holiday open house

The public is invited to experience a Community Christmas at the Merced County Courthouse Museum from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. The museum has decked the halls and filled the rooms of its historic building with close to 70 Christmas trees. Treats and traditional eggnog will be served. Live entertainment at 1 p.m. The event is free to the public. The Courthouse Museum is at 21st and N streets.

Christmas concert

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church plans its 10th annual Christmas Concert: The Festival of Lessons and Carols at 5 p.m. Dec. 13 at the church, 671 E. Yosemite Ave. Several choirs will be accompanied by a guest string quartet, and audience participation will be encouraged during the caroling portion. All ages are welcome. There is no charge, but organizers plan to take an offering. For more information, call the church office at (209) 383-3924.

This story was originally published November 26, 2014 at 3:00 PM with the headline "Around Town (11/27/14)."