Around Town (11/29/14)
Holiday open house
The public is invited to experience a community Christmas from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7at the Merced County Courthouse Museum, 21st and N streets. The museum has decked the halls and filled the rooms of the historic building with close to 70 Christmas trees. Eggnog and treats will be served. Live entertainment at 1 p.m. The event is free.
Party for foster children
The Merced County Foster Parents Association will hold a Christmas party for foster children Dec. 13. The group is looking for donations of money, toys, clothing, diapers and canned food to benefit the children. For details, call Louise Klock at (209) 658-0445.
Evening of gospel music
“Julie-N-Friends,” an evening of gospel music, will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Christian Life Center, 650 E. Olive Ave. in Merced. Performers include the Chordsmen Quartet of Fresno; Doug Wiley of Boise, Idaho; Sheri Stambaugh of Modesto; and local artists Rachel Rivero, Bridge of Grace and Sweet Harmony. Admission is free.
Thanksgiving dinner
Livingston United Methodist Church will have its Thanksgiving dinner at noon Sunday inside Pioneer Hall, 11695 Olive Ave., Livingston. Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy will be supplied. All are welcome. Bring a favorite 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 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. 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. Tickets are $10. For tickets or more information, call Joyce at (209) 617-8119.
Christmas concert
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church will have 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. 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.
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This story was originally published November 28, 2014 at 3:56 PM with the headline "Around Town (11/29/14)."