October 2007

Please look below the calendar for more detailed information on the events, relevant links, etc. Some "reoccurring" activities such as AA meetings are not entered on the calendar but are listed below in the reoccurring events section.

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October 1 - Elks' Pasta Night at the Los Banos Elks Lodge, 565 E St. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. and is all you can eat from three types of pasta. For more info. call Ray Gomes at 826-4196

October 2 - Hunter safety class at the Los Banos Sportsmen's Center on Mercey Springs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There is no charge for the class or the materials. This class meets the requirements for those who wish to purchase a hunting license or get a hunter safey certificate.

October 2 - Rotary Club meeting at Espanas. contact Andrea Lahocki at 1-209-826-7800.

October 2 - Golden Agers Club meets at 12:30 p.m. at the Miller Lux Building (6th and H streets). Golden Agers is for people 50 years and older. Members participate in trips, dinners and more. For more info call 1-209-827-7046 or 1-209-826-5257.

Tonight's guest speaker will be Dr. Jan Gillman from Wally Caregiver Resource Center.

October 2 - Kiwanis Club meeting at Country Waffles. Chuck Martin can be contacted for more info 1-209-826-2664.

October 2 - CVHS meeting. The Central Valley Homeschool Scholars folks meet 1:30 PM . For more information call Lea Ramirez 1-209-826-0178.

October 3 - Redevelopment Agency & City Council Meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m.

October 3 - Los Banos Cherish bingo night from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 1-209-826-4777. The event will be held at 1130 F St.

October 3 - Merced College Orientation and Financial Aid Workshop, 6 p.m.

October 3 - The first Wednesday of each month is the regular dinner meeting night of the Los Banos Sportsmen’s Association. Guests are welcome.

October 3 - Mother's Club meets at 3:30 PM. at Presidential Parkcontact 1-209-826-4392

October 3 - There will be a Chicken Rigatoni Fund Raiser Dinner from 4PM to 7PM for the Los Banos High School Future Business Leaders of America Organization. Tickets are still on sale now. There will be a 50-50 drawing that you can also buy tickets for. Contact: 1-209-752-9732. This is at the Elk's Lodge, 565 E St.

October 3 - Los Banos Library (on 7th amnnd Pacheco) has their Wee Wigglers Storytime at 10 am.

October 4 - Bingo fo Seniors 1PM to 3PM. will be held at the Miller and Lux building at 830 Sixth Street Los Banos Ca.

October 4 - Hunter safety class at the Los Banos Sportsmen's Center on Mercey Springs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There is no charge for the class or the materials. This class meets the requirements for those who wish to purchase a hunting license or get a hunter safey certificate.

October 4 - Blood drive held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Memorial Hospital, 520 West I street. Photo ID and social security number are required and donors should be at least 17 years old and 110 pounds. Please eat a good meal and drink water prior to donating.

You can also donate at the Church of Latter Day Saints on Center Street from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

October 4 - The Community Prayer Group, comprised of members from several Los Banos church groups throughout gets together on the first Thursday of each month from 12PM to 1 PM. - Los Banos City Hall. More info: 1-209-827-0797

October 4 - There will be a ribbon cutting at Joe Guitirerrez's State Farm Insurance office at the corner of J and Pacheco Blvd. The ribbon cutting will take place during the open house that will be on from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm. Our best estimate of the exaxt time of the ribbon cutting is 5:30 pm. There will be food, friends and music. Call Joe Gutierrez 826-4963 or 209-769-7953.

October 4 - Ribbon cutting for Trajan Soare's (O.D.) newly remolded offices at 1028 6th Street in the downtown. There will also be an open house from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

October 4 - Wee Wigglers Storytime at the Los Banos Library on Seventh St. at 10 a.m.

October 4 - Sportsman's Full Slab of Pork Ribs & Beans Dinner
Feeds up to 4 4:00-7:00PM $25.00 per ticket
Contact: DJ Barcellos @ 209.587.1605 or any Sportsmen's Director 13989 Mercey Springs Rd.

October 4 - 7 - The Los Banos Arts Council is having its Second Annual Fine Art Show, October 4-7, 2007. Now is the time to register to show your work. All media, except photography, will be accepted. The show is free to enter. Work must be ready to hang (except three dimensional work). Maximum submission is three pieces, per artist. Last year's show included sculpture, painting, drawing, quilts, collage, and special three-dimensional pieces. This year's show will include the traditional Wine and Cheese Opening Night on Thursday, October 4. Daytime show opening dates will feature various local musicians and performers. On Saturday, October 6, there will be a Sidewalk Painting Contest--details on the way. If you or someone you know is interested in showing their work, please contact Linda Brown or Joan Bengtson at 826-3772 to register. We welcome volunteers--if you are interested in helping with this fun event, please give us a call!
You must pre-register to enter the show! Registration deadline is September 19, 2007.

October 4 - Men's Community Prayer Group. Men from different congregations meet each 1st Thursday of the month. All are welcome and the meeting is non-denominational. You can join them at City Hall (520 J St.) from noon to 1 p.m. For more info. call Brenda Smith or Steve Hammond at 827-0797.

October 4 - Golden Valley HOG General Meetings are held 7 pm on the First Thursday of every month at the Elks Club. 565 E St. open to public. Membership information Contact: Claudia Hernadez @ 209-617-3595 or email cjswimn@yahoo.com

October 5 - 14 - Our Lady of Fatima Celebration
October 13th is the blessing of the animals @ 11:00 a.m. on parish grounds
October 13th following the 7:00p.m. mass is the candlelight procession
October 14th is 11:00 a.m. mass followed by a procession and lunch served to everyone in attendance there will also be an auction, a bazar, and other entertaining things to do and see. Everything takes place at the parish/school grounds.

October 6 - 6:30 a.m.- 11 a.m. Rotary pancake breakfast

October 6 - Hunter safety class at the Los Banos Sportsmen's Center on Mercey Springs from 8 a.m. to noon. There is no charge for the class or the materials. This class meets the requirements for those who wish to purchase a hunting license or get a hunter safey certificate.

The Hunter Safety courses are thru the Dept. of Fish & Game.  Anyone inteerested in registering, must do so with F&G.  They then schedule accordingly

October 6 - Fall cleanup. Drop off items at the Fairgrounds.

October 6 - Vaccination Clinic for Pets at the Los Banos Veterinary Clinic
1900 E. Pacheco Blvd. (209)-826-5860
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

October 6 - Downtown Fall Street Fair - Call 209-826-2495 for more info.
Click here for a vendor application.

October 6 - Weekend with the Arts (Two) is having a Sidewalk Painting Contest. Open to adults and students in grades 9-12. Younger children may enter if working with an adult. Cost is $10.00 per square. Money raised will benefit future Los Banos Art Shows. Prizes will be awarded to First, Second, and Third Place Winners. Participants must provide their own Chalk Pastels (Recommended) or Sidewalk Chalk. Work must be appropriate for general public viewing. Participants will be assigned a square on the morning of the event. Artists may begin work at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, and will be judged at 1:00 p.m. You must pre-register for this event! Deadline to register is September 19. Please contact Linda Brown or Joan Bengtson, 826-3772.

October 6 - Native Daughters of the Goldent West Education and Scholarships Luncheon, at Lomitas Parlor 255, Los Banos

October 7 - Windman Triathlons VIII semi-annual Half-Ironman, Olympic and Sprint
Location: Los Banos Creek State Park, End Canyon Rd (south I-5 &152)
Email: Windman5@pacbell.net
Register On Line At: Active.com
This event is limited to 501 entries.
SWIM ( 1.2 miles)..... 3 loops triangle course in the fresh, clean and warm water of the Los Banos reservoir recreation area.
BIKE ( 56 miles)......in 3 loops out and back on well paved roads, almost no traffic . Steep 1/4 mile down- then uphill climb ends with a left turn to Canyon Road for another mile of down-hill long grade viewing the big valley. After crossing I-5 overpass and the irrigation canal it is all FLAT LOOPS (clock-wise) around the green fields of the countryside.
RUN (13.1 miles) 4 loops .....run on pavement to enter running trails on plateau overlooking reservoir. Water stations will be posted along the running course. Olympic 0.9 mile SWIM, only one
BIKE-loop and 2 RUN loops. Sprint = 1/2 Olympic.
If you are coming from the Bay Area, the Coastor L.A.: at I-5 and 152 go east to Los Banos. Turn right on Volta Road, left on Pioneer, right on Canyon to end. Turn right to the camping and park area down-hill.

October 8 - SHOUT! Arts fall season begins 3 p.m. at College Greens Park. The season ends December 15th and the children will be performing the SHOUT! Jr. & Youth Play: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas. SHOUT! is accepting youth ages 5-17. A parent or guardian's attendance is required for a majority of the practices and/or volunteer time for families of the 5-12 year olds is mandatory. There is no fee to participate. This is a free grassroots community arts program. SHOUT! only asks that the child and his/her family demonstrate sincere interest through a positive attitude, behavior and attendance. Registration forms are available online at www.aboutshout.com. The deadline for joining is Oct. 12.

PLEASE, PRINT OUT AND FILL OUT ALL THREE PORTIONS OF THE REGISTRATION FORM - AND CONTACT US AT info@aboutshout.com to let us know that you will be bringing your form to us at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 809 D Street by FRIDAY OCT. 12th - you may drop it into the mail slot!

October 9 - Ivy Cottage Ribbon Cutting at 11 a.m.

October 9 - St. John's Lutheran Church's annual Scandinavian Smorgasbord Dinner is coming up on October 9. This is a 'sit down' dinner buffet (all you can eat!) - you can arrive anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 or 7:30 p.m., and leave when you are done (no show or program, just a great meal!). We are located at 250 West Adams (behind the old John Jay Inn, one block off of Pacheco). And when you are done eating, you can even swing by and say 'hi' - I'll be helping at the dishwashing station out back.

Menu will include: Roast Pork, Swedish Meatballs, Potatoes in white gravy, cabbage rolls, spiced fruit, deviled eggs, cole slaw, salmon mousse, rice pudding, Swedish pancakes, and more!

Tickets are $17.50 for adults, $10.00 for ages 4 - 10, and free for children under 4. Tickets must be pre-purchased. To get them, you can either send me a P.M. on the forums, or call one of the following numbers (we can even deliver the tickets within Los Banos city limits). Church Office @ 826-2474 Tom Satre @ 826-4539 Candy Jones @ 675-2460

A little history regarding our Smorgasbord: The first Smorgasbord dinner was held on October 18, 1987, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Beam. It was from this gathering that the idea to open the dinner to the community was born. Since then, St. John's has hosted this dinner annually for the community, usually held on the second Tuesday in October. This dinner has become quite popular and sells out each year. A wide variety of foods from which to choose is offered. In typical Scandinavian fashion, three groupings of foods will be available. First, a major feature of Scandinavian eating is the "cold table". literally, a table bearing many different cold items from which guests can choose, returning as often as they like. Among the colds items we serve are: pickled beets, pickled cucumbers, coleslaw or green bean salad, pickled apples, a spice fruit tray, deviled eggs, cheese, tomatoes in oil/vinegar, sweet and dill pickles, Jell-O and pickled fish. In addition to the "cold table"., we serve an array of hot dishes including: roast pork, Swedish meatballs, potatoes with white gravy and peas, cabbage rolls, beans and cabbage. Finally, after a hearty feast, one can relax and enjoy rice pudding and Swedish pancakes with apricot or lingonberry jam. A variety of cookies are served with what else but hot, strong coffee.

October 8 - Columbus Day

October 10- The Junior High Choir will be performing their Fall Concert next Wednesday, October 10, at 7:30 p.m., in the Multi-Purpose Room.  Admission will be $2 per adult, $1 per student, and free for elementary children.  Please bring the kids!  The choir will be singing some folk songs, the Orchestra Song, Reflections of a Lad at Sea, Blowin' in the Wind/America (a partner song arrangement) and a medley of Broadway tunes. 

October 10 - Community Resource Council Meeting at the Police Annex, 9:00 a.m.

October 10 - Neighborhood Watch Meeting at the Police Annex, 7:00 p.m.

October 10 - Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

October 10 - Los Banos Tigers Trap Team Parent's Club Meetings 6:30 P.M. at LB Sportsman's facility on Mercey Springs Rd. If your child is participating or wants to...these meetings are important to attend! Kids practice every Monday night at the trap range on Mercey Springs -if anyone's interested in observing before committing to the team. Due to the large growth in team membership from the last years, parent participation is really needed!! This is a family-oriented, coed, scholastic sport.

October 10 - Diabetic Support Group for adults at Memorial Hospital 600 I Street . 10:30 a.m. - Noon. Call 826-0591 ext. 356 or 270.

October 11 - Take Back the Night Candlelight Vigil (for domestic violence) will be held in Pacheco Park at 7 p.m.
There will be free hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks served by the Soroptimist International of Los Banos.

October 11 - Merced County Association of Governments Workshops 3 and 6 p.m. at the Miller Lux Building (830 6th Street). For more information please call Lori Flanders, (209) 723-3153 ext. 318 or email: lori.flanders@mcagov.org or visit www.sjvalleyblueprint.org.

October 11 - Chamber Executive Committee Meeting at the Chamber office.

October 11 - Los Banos School Board Meeting at City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

October 11 - La Leche League Meeting (breastfeeding support and information) will meet from 10 a.m. until noon at Calvary Baptist Church. For more information call 826-6735.

October 11 - Military Family Support Group meets at the Vagabond Inn at 7 p.m.
"We're here to lend a shoulder to lean on. We send out care packages to those still deployed. We also maintain the Yellow Ribbons in the park. Please join us." For more info you can call Luci Wood at 209-827-4677 or 209-826-9663.

October 12 - CPR BLS Healthcare Provider Certification or Renewal
This class is offered to health care professionals in the Los Banos area. Learn the basics of CPR through this hands-on course. When Certification class is held on the second Friday of every month, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call 826-0591 Ext. 270 to register. Cost $25.00

October 12-14 - Henry Miller Wild West Weekend Click here for the official website.
"German immigrant Henry Miller founded Los Banos in 1890; it was incorporated in 1907. The Henry Miller Wild West Weekend is the Grand Finale to six months of celebrating Los Banos’ Centennial. It will be host to the first California State Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw, an exciting new sport that has women and men shooting authentic .45 caliber single action six shooters (wax bullets) at 24” round targets from a holstered position. It’s as exciting as dropping the clutch on a dragster, and as addictive as a video game. Shooters must wear period costumes of late 1800’s.

The general public is encouraged to dress in cultural heritage of the 1890’s. Food vendors and dry goods vendors will be asked to dress in 1890’s garb and to create 1890’s era booths. There is no doubt about it, our event will truly be the Best of the West!"

Contact: 209-587-0573 Co- Chair Geneva Brett (Century 21 Henderson & Assoc.)
209-769-9649 Co-Chair Big John Whala (Santos Ford)

A FEW of the examples of what you can expect are as follows:

• Friday the 12th: Downtown Walking History Tour by Charles Sawyer
  Citywide Merchant Window Decorating Contest
  Lefty Manzanedo Memorial Celebrity Shoot-out
  Local Fast Draw Club’s Gunslinger Alley
  Chamber of Commerce Three Day Saloon
  Hot Dog Hoe-down and Costumed Cowboy Karaoke
  
  
• Saturday the 13th: Pancake Breakfast by Local Service Club
  Downtown Rail Trail Parade to Fairgrounds
  CFDA California State Championships (Semi Finals)
  Live music on the KUBB Country Stage
  Local Fast Draw Club’s Gunslinger Alley
  Westside BBQ Challenge
  Chamber of Commerce Three Day Saloon Kid’s Korral (full day of free activities)
  Dry Goods & Food Vendors
  Information Booths
  Saturday Night Social (Wild West Dinner, Dance, Celebrity Awards)
  Los Banos Elks have been chosen to cook dinner. There will be Tri-tip dinner, beans, etc., cooked by our famous cooking crew, so get your tickets early,
  
  
• Sunday the 14th: Pancake Breakfast by Local Service Club
  CFDA California State Championships (Finals)
  Cowboy music/poetry on KUBB Country Stage
  Local Fast Draw Club’s Gunslinger Alley
  Cowboy Chili Cook-off
  Chamber of Commerce Three Day Saloon Kid’s Korral (full day of free activities)
  Dry Goods & Food Vendors
  Information Booths

Please go to the REDESIGNED Henry Miller Wild West Weekend Website for more details. (The Henry Miller Wild West Weekend website redesign was done by the OurLosBanos.com staff and donated to the City/Chamber of Commerce on Labor Day Weekend.)

October 12 - BINGO at the Miller and Lux building. Doors are open at 5:30 p.m. with games starting at 6:00 p.m. Come join in the food, prizes and fun! Support the local high school band. $25 gets you about 15 games.

October 12 - Last day to register for SHOUT! Please see Oct. 8th above.

October 13 - Dedication of U.S. Submarine Veterans Tree Memorial at the new Merced College Campus. 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m. Joe Cox

October 13 - Lowe's Children's Building Project: Fire Truck 10AM at Lowe's Hardware Pacheco Blvd. Children Grades 2-5 can build a wooden fire truck. Children get a free safety DVD and can earn a patch.

October 13 - Westside Union High School 1950 Reunion from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Olinda's on Pacheco Blvd. For more information call Richard Pratt or Kathry Pitcher at 925-933-8693.

October 13 - Charleston School Fall Festival - entertainment includes carnival goodies, booths of all kinds, the dunk tank and the traditional bingo game. To be held at Charleston Elementary School located at 18463 West Charleston Road.

October 14 - Blood drive held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Los Banos Fairgrounds, 403 F St. and also at Wal-mart, 1575 W. Pacheco Blvd. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Photo ID and social security number are required and donors should be at least 17 years old and 110 pounds. Please eat a good meal and drink water prior to donating.

October 15 - FFA dinner from 4:30 - 7 p.m., $10 a ticket

October 15 - Golf Contests
Rancho Del Ray Golf Country Club (5250 Green Sands Ave., Atwater, CA)
Tee Time: 8:00 a.m. $75.00 Per Person
4 Man Scramble - Best Ball - Shotgun Start (Includes: Range Balls, Cart & BBQ Lunch) Entries Now Being Accepted - Men & Women Welcome Entry Forms Available by Calling Tom Hill @ 209.652-2955 or Jim Pearson @ 209.826.1026
Prizes Galore Including: New Car for 1st Hole-In-One
Sign-ups are Limited - Deadline is September 30, 2007

October 17 - Redevelopment Agency & City Council Meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m.

October 17 - Merced College Orientation and Financial Aid Workshop, 11 a.m.

October 17 - Alzheimer's Support Group meets at Country Waffles (845 Pacheco Blvd.) from 12 noon to 1 p.m. For more info. call Diana Ingram at 209-827-0667.

October 18 - Chamber mixer at Wal-mart, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

October 18 - Breast Cancer Awareness Open House 3 to 6 p.m. in the administrative services board room at Memorial Hospital. The open house is free and there will be information about mammograms, breast exams and American Cancer Society Services. There will also be games, prizes and refreshments. Call Carolyn Nazabal at 826-0591 ext. 365.

October 19 - Homecoming Parade 4pm at the fairgrounds

October 20 - The Los Banos Police Dept. and Jenny Williams, a self-defense expert will be holding a self-defense class from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A donation of $40 is recommended, but no one will be turned away because of financial reasons. Proceed s will go to A Women's Place. For more info send an email to: cvkarate@sbcglobal.net or call 1-209-827-448 or 1-209-617-5506 . This will be held at the Police Annex Building, 525 J St.

October 20 - American Heart Walk at Pacheco Park 8:00-12:00. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9. This is always a wonderful event and I know you want to be a part of it. If you would like to form a team call 723-2974 or email lori.robles@heart.org.

October 20 - Los Banos Historic interpretive walk through downtown via the Milliken Museum 10 AM . Meet at the at the parking lot at Seventh and I Streets.

October 21 - Native Daughters Table Top Luncheon at D.E.S. Hall

October 23 - Wine Styles ribbon cutting and wine tasting at 4:00 p.m., downtown.

October 24 - Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

October 24-26 - 2008 California Open Scrabble Tournament Games start on Friday afternoon and continue through Sunday morning. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st through 6th place finishers Sunday afternoon. This event will be held at the Ramada in Santa Nella. For more information or to be entered in special Early Bird drawings contact Bennett Jacobstein at bjacobstein@hotmail.com. Entry fee is $100. per person ($125. if not staying at Ramada) and includes Saturday night dinner.

October 25 - OLF Student Government Carnival from 1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. at the parish/school grounds.

October 25 - Chamber Board Meeting (TBA)

October 26 - YLI enchiladas, 2 for $6.00. Call 827-0667 for tickets.

October 26 - 31 - Dayz of Terror (Haunted House In Los Banos) sponsored by the City of Los Banos recreation dept. from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Los Banos City Park, Pacheco Blvd. Recreation Center. The entry free is $2.00 per person.

October 26 - Soroptimist International of Los Banos is proud to announce it's Preview Wine & Cheese Evening, Friday October 26th and "A Tea for all Seasons" Tea Party, Saturday, October 27th, 1-4 p.m. to be held at the Los Banos Arts Council, 1105 5th St. Tickets to be released in August. For Reservations or Information - email:djbarcellos@hotmail.com, or ask any Soroptimist. Please come and experience the beauty of an era gone by. Make an evening of it at the Preview Event with your sweetheart and/or share a delightful conversation with your friends at the Tea Party. Either one, your guaranteed to have a memorable time!! Preview Event - $15.00 per, Tea Party on the 27th - $25.00 per person.

October 26 - S Bingo at the Los Banos Cherish 1130 F Street. 10 to 11:30 AM

October 26 - California Waterfowl Association 21st Annual Banquet
Where: Los Banos Fairgrounds 4th and F Street

There will be a hosted bar at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m.
Duck Hunter's Special: $35 per person includes: Hosted Bar * Hor D' oeuvres * Prime Rib Dinner * Wine * Hat * Entry into door prize raffle

Purchase raffle tickets by October 4 and receive extra general and double progressive tickets. $100, $300 and $500 packs available. There will also be a special junior drawing. Each Sprig member will receive a free raffle ticket to win a special youth gun.

This is going to be a great evening featuring an outstanding raffle, auction, wildlife art and fine sporting merchandise! For more information or to make a donation, contact Veronica, Diane or Norma (209) 826-5188 or Tom Homen at (209) 587-0886.

October 27 - Saturday October 27, 0830-Noon New Beginnings Church 821 West L St. (Corner of I and L Sts. across from DMV) RSVP 826-2350 Seminar/Breakfast is Free Dealing with loss-(Death, Job, Miscarriage, Divorce)? Our speaker is Woman-of -the Year winning Hospice nurse Aggie Ternaski, honored for her work with Hurricane Katrina victims. This Seminar is to educate the community on the natural grief process that we all experience do to loss, as well as bring hope and strength for tomorrow. This is NOT a religious service. Grief Support Groups will begin Thursday, Nov. 15th at New Begininngs Church

October 27 - Pumpkin Carving Contest - Bring your carved pumpkin to the Los Banos Cafe E Via Saturday from 11 PM to noon. Entrants will get a freee pumpkin drink. Winners in 2 divisions 10 and older and under 10. First Prize 25 dollar Caffe Express Card - Second Prize 10 dollar Caffe Express Card- Third Prize 5 dollar Caffe Express card.
Cafe E Via is at 850 West Pacheco Blvd.

October 27 - OLF Parent Club Oktoberfest. It will be held on the school grounds from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold at $35.00 per person. More information to follow.

October 27 - Lowe's Children's Building Project: Spider 10AM at Lowe's Hardware Pacheco Blvd. Children Grades 2-5 can build a wooden fire truck. Children can earn a patch.

October 27 -CANCELED Memorial Hospital Gala at Memorial Hospital, 6 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. For more information or tickets call 209-826-0591 ext. 276. CANCEL

October 27 - A Tea for the Seasons
Los Banos Arts Council, 1105 5th St. *Limited seating...for Reservations, please contact Helene Mitchell @ hmitchell@hsa.co.merced.ca.us. $25 per person, 1-4 p.m.
For those of you who would like step back to a time of gentility, delightful conversations and beautiful surroundings, please email now to reserve your Tea Tickets. For further information, please contact; DJ Barcellos at djbarcellos@hotmail.com or 209-587-1605.

October 27 - Speaker at the Patrick Dunn at the The Los Banos Genealogy Society at 10 AM 16778 South Place Rd., . For more information: Arland Hillyard at 826-5204.

October 27 - Elks Drug & Safety Awareness Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

October 28 - Children's Day Activities and Games
FIRST FIVE PRESENTS CHILDREN'S DAY in honor of the new CHILDREN'S READING CENTER and LIBRARY TIME! 11am - 3pm Plug into the power of preschool! The proceeds will benefit the new Children's Reading Center and Story Time at the Los Banos Library! Activities include t-shirt painting, clock making, mask making, sack races, bounce houses, bubbles, music and movement, an obstacle course and more! While supplies last, children will receive free books, arts supplies and other educational materials! SHOUT! Arts, the Los Banos grassroots community arts group, will be opening up the event by performing in honor of the new Children's Reading Center! This local group compromised of performers ranging in age from 4 to 64 - will be highlighting their youngest members for this occasion! Come delight in the joy of our own homegrown talent as they share their blessed messages! The Banana Slug Band, from Santa Cruz, will be sharing their wonderful brand of "edutainment" - a blend of science education and entertainment! Mixing visual artistry and celebratory music, this award-winning group is not to be missed! Plan to arrive early at Pacheco Park to enjoy this great experience for a positive purpose!

October 29 - Daylight Savings Ends

October 30-31 - Case and International Harvester are having what they call a Field Day 10 AM to 3 PM. They will showcase the latest farm equipment. Behind 19566 Charleston Road.

October 31 - St John's Lutheran Church will be having small carnival style games setup in our parking lot on Oct 31 as a safe Halloween alternative for the kids. The games will feature bible characters and themes, and candy will be handed out. Hours will be 6:30 pm thru 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome! (Costumes OK, but not required).The event is at 250 West Adams (1 block south of Pacheco Blvd, behind Baskin Robins). For questions please call the church office at 826-2474 (9 am - noon)

October 31 - Merced College Orientation and Financial Aid Workshop, 6 p.m.

October 31 - New Horizon Church Harvest Festival Wednesday at 6 PM 401 West. L Stret Los Banos . Many kid activites including games and food events are planned. For more information call 209-509-6144.

October 31 - Bingo at the at Los Banos Cherish, 1130 F Street from 10AM to 11:30AM. For more info 1-209-826-4777

October 31 - 4th Annual Los Banos Horror House for UNICEF
739 Windsor Court, Los Banos Wednesday,6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Featuring 10 Frightening Rooms, a Ghoulish Graveyard and other Scary Scenes! Raising money for UNICEF for needy children worldwide. Candy for Trick or Treaters! Go to our Website for more information: http://www.freewebs.com/losbanoshorrorhouse

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Reoccurring events: *Click here to go back to the top of the page*

Monday through Friday
There is a senior and disabled persons lunch from noon to 1 p.m. at McArthur Apartments, 1130 F St.
Food costs $2 and you don't have to worry about the cleanup!

Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Cherish's exercise program for seniors meets from 10-11 a.m. at the McArthur Apartments on F Street.

Tuesdays:
Kiwanis meet at Country Waffles, 12 noon. For more information call Chuck Martin, 826-2664.

The Rotary Club meets at Espanas at noon. For more information call Gene Leib at 826-3831.

Good of the order meeting at the Los Banos Elks Lodge, 545 6th Street. 7 p.m.

Homeschool Co-op - Check out the homeschool co-op's calendar page.

Wednesdays:
Park Day! Every Wednesday - 10 AM - Mothers and children of all ages meet in the park to chat and let their kids play. Children of all ages are welcome from infant to seventeen. Click here for more information.

Free breastfeeding support group. 1 P.M. at the education center in Memorial Hospital. Meet with other moms and measure your baby's progress.

Thursdays:
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups meet at 7 p.m. in Suite D of the Pinnacle Health Care building, 285 Mercey Springs Road. Call Mary at 826-6880 for more information.

Mom's Club meets every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Meadowlands 3 Park (winter and spring) and Presidential Estates Park (summer).

Wee Wigglers Storytime at the Los Banos Library on Seventh St. at 10 a.m.

Seniors' bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Miller & Lux building, 830 Sixth St.

Tai Chi is offered at the library (7th Street near Pacheco Blvd. ) at 10 a.m.

A Community Prayer Group, comprised of members from several Los Banos church groups throughout gets together on the first Thursday of each month from 12 p.m. to 1 P.M. - Los Banos City Hall. More info: 1-209-827-0797

Fridays:
"Fridays at the Fairgrounds" at the Fairgrounds from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Admission is free.

Saturdays:
Farmer's market days will return next year!

Sundays:
Food Addicts Meeting from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital Education Center
600 West I Street Suite D. For more info call 826-6637.

Manna Ministries invites anyone who is lonely, hungry, needy or just wants company to have a free, hot meal at 5 p.m. Please join them at the United Methodist Church. For more info. Call 826-4642 (Claire Jensen)or 826-1992 (Laree Rogers).

Drug or Alcohol Support Groups:

AA Meetings:
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Miller and Lux Building, 830 Sixth St.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Los Banos Recreation Hall in Pacheco Park
Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m.
Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity at Noon Group meets Mondays through Fridays in the recreation hall at 903 Pacheco Blvd. from noon to 1 p.m.
They also meet on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Greyhound Bus Depot, 820 G St.
Call the voice mail line at 827-4030 for more information.

Victory Outreach 12-Step Substance abuse group meets every Monday 7:30 p.m. at 1231 Fourth St. in the rear building.
Contact Pastor Chris Castaeda (209) 587-0397

 

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