Around Town (1/27/2015)
Merced High Girls soccer fundraiser
The Merced High School girls soccer team will have a fundraiser at Chipotle from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 2. Fifty percent of a purchase will go to the soccer team if you mention the team when paying.
Mental Health Board meeting
The next Merced County Mental Health Board meeting is Feb. 3. Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at 1137 B St., Merced. The agenda includes a follow-up on the Wellness Center discussion and a report on Laura’s Law.
Empty Bowl fundraiser
Merced County Community Action Agency will have its fourth annual Empty Bowl Project 2015 on Feb. 5 at the Christian Life Center. In exchange for a $20 donation individuals will receive a bowl of gourmet soup, bread and can choose from hundreds of handmade bowls. All proceeds will go to feed the homeless population of Merced County. For details or tickets, call Jacqueline Martinez Juarez at (209)723-4565 ext. 1121 or email her at jjuarez@mercedcaa.org.
Volunteer income tax assistance
In partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, the United Way of Merced County will prepare tax returns free for those with incomes of less than $51,000 annually. Assistance will be offered from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturdays from Feb. 7 through April 10 at 658 W. Main St., Merced. The service will also be provided at the Salvation Army office in Los Banos and the Lifeline Community Center in Winton. Call United Way at (209) 383-4242 for details.
Dog obedience class
A six-week basic dog obedience class will be held at 11 a.m. beginning Feb. 7 at Applegate Park, Merced. There will also be a Canine Good Citizen class. The cost is $70. If the dog came from a rescue or shelter, the price is $50. For more information, call (209) 631-0484.
Lecture about Islam
The Merced Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will host a free lecture titled “The True Picture of Islam” at 1 p.m. Feb. 8 , 305 W. 26th St., Merced. For more information, call (209) 723-3427.
PFLAG meeting
The Merced Chapter of PFLAG will meet at 7 p.m Feb. 10 at the LGBT Community Center, 1744 G. Street, Suite H. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, their families and friends through support, education and advocacy. For more information, call (209) 800-5437.
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This story was originally published January 26, 2015 at 8:22 PM with the headline "Around Town (1/27/2015)."