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Every Saturday and Sunday in April - Spring Wildflower and Old Adobe Hikes. Wildflower Hike 10:00 AM to Noon Od Adobe Noon to 1 PM. Wildflower Hike: Help Celebrat Pacheco Park's 11th Anniversary with park naturalist Jennifer Morgan to view this year's lovely wildflower displays that overlook San Luis Resirvoir. Discussions include Native American and pioneer uses of plants and the rich history of Pacheco pass. The hike is about 2 miles long and is moderate. Olkd Adobe Hike: Ranger Denis Poole will take visitors on a 1 hour one mile round trip walk to view the seldom visited remaining portion of the first adobe house built in Merced County as well as an original Miller Lux line shack from the 1800s as well as the Pacheco family horse ranch. Along the way he will discuss the history of Pacheco State Park, Rancho San Luis Gonzaga, the wind mills, and the energy producing wind turbines. For more information contact 209-826-1197 or 209-826-6283. Tours start at 38787 Dinosaur Point Road.

Calendar Events:

April 1 - Housing Rehabilitation Information A representative from Los Banos Housing Rehab will address the Golden Agers before their normal meeting at 12:40 PM at the Miller and Lux bldg, 830 Sixth Street.

April 1 - Los Banos Golden Age Club meeting is Tuesday, April 1, at 1:00 PM at the Miller and Lux Building, 830 6th Street. Alissa from Los Banos Housing Rehab will be a guest speaker before the start of the April 1 meeting of the Los Banos Golden Age Club.  She will inform members of the services this agency has to offer.  This program has State and Federal funds for making health, safety, and code improvements to houses.  She will begin her presentation at 12:40 PM.

April 2 - Free senior notary and legal services today at 830 6th Street, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. You must be 60 years or older. Call Merced (385-7550) for an appointment and more information.

April 3 - Special Board Of Education Meeting - Goal Setting Location to be Determined, All Day

April 3 - Potter's House revival featuring Cory Garza at 7:30 PM location: 265 N. Mercey Springs Road Suite F. For details call 1-209-489-7637.

April 3 - Blood Drive 3:00PM -6:30PM at the Mormon Church, 1826 South. Center Ave

April 3 - SENIOR NIGHT swim meet For those of you who are not familiar with this tradition, this will be the last home meet for our graduating seniors! We generally have a small ceremony where the Seniors present their parents with flowers thanking them for their support over the years. We also generally have a potluck dinner for the team following the meet. PLEASE come out and support your Los Banos High School Swimming & Diving Tigers at their last home meet of the year!! Admission is just $1 / person.

April 4 - - Los Banos Rotary Annual Crab Feed. Raffle Prizes and fun! Los Banos Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 403 F Street Hosted Cocktails from 6PM to 7PM Dinner Served 7PM. Ticket price is $40.00 per person - included with each ticket is a 10percent off coupon for use in any -in-stock purchase at the Los Banos Lowe's . Meal includes Cocktails, Salad, Bread, Pasta, Crab, and wine. Proceeds to help fund local Rotary Club projects. For tickets and more information contact Gene Lieb 1-209-826-3838.

April 4 - High School Band 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!

April 4 - LBHS Swim / Dive meet at the Los Banos Pool 3:30 PM For more information contact Rick Foell, Central Valley Diving Moile: 559-269-7072 coach@losbanosdiving.org http://www.losbanosdiving.org

April 5 - Quail Unlimited Dinner and fundraiser, 2008 at the Los Banos Fairgrounds. Doors open 5:30 dinner & raffle , dinner starts at 7:30. For more information David Areias Chairman of Quail Unlimited (209)769-3492.

April 5- Pacheco State Park Wildflower Day 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM fee is 5.00 per car - free guided and self guided nature hikes, games and crafts for the kids. Lunch available More info 1-209-826-6283 1-209-826-1197 location 38787 Diosaur Point Road http://parks.ca.gov/events/ 5TH WILDFLOWER DAY ON SATURDAY APRIL 5th 2008 Los Banos & Gilroy: The public is invited to Pacheco State Park on Saturday, April 5th, 2008 for its 5th Annual Wildflower Day, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. This promises to be a fun, inexpensive day for families, in the great outdoors. People from State Parks, Fish and Game, the Native Plant Society, the Central Valley Bird Club, and many others will be on hand to answer questions. There will be a Wildflower Day Game and free crafts tables as well. A Birding Walk starts at 9:30 a.m., a Wildflower Hike will depart at 10 a.m., and a Pacheco History Walk will start at noon. (Tours are for a limited number of people. Sign-ups for these are first-come-first-served the day of the event.) Visitors can take a Self-Guided Hike on their own to a beautiful view of San Luis Reservoir and the Central Valley. Come visit any time that day to enjoy the flowers, information tables, and picnic area. D & J Catering will have lunch and beverages available from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. All Wildflower Day visitors will receive a free Pacheco State Park Wildflower Day Button. The only fee for this event is the $5 state park day use fee per car. Facilities at Pacheco State Park are limited: bring your own water (as no drinking water is available), layered clothing, sunscreen or hat, and sturdy footwear. Visitors may also want food, binoculars, folding chairs, and cameras. Pacheco State Park is at the top of historic Pacheco Pass: Take the Dinosaur Point Road Exit off of Highway 152, 25 miles west of Los Banos and 23 miles east of Gilroy, and follow the signs. The park is at 38787 Dinosaur Point Road, Hollister. See www.parks.ca.gov/events for details.

April 5th - The Our Lady Of Fatima Parents Club is presenting the OLFs - 28th Annual Gala - A Taste of Tuscany on April 5th 2008 at 5:00 PM. Our Lady of Fatima Parents' Club will hold its 28th annual Spring Gala, "A Taste of Tuscany" 5 p.m., April 5. The event will be held on the school grounds of Our Lady of Fatima School, 1625 Center Avenue in a grand tent. People attending this event must be 21 years of age or older because the evening consists of s cocktail social with a silent auction and hors d'oeuvers. There will then be a sit down dinner a live auction and dessert. Tickets are $40 per person and drink tickets at $3 per drink. If you would like more information or to become a table sponsor please call 1-209-826-2709.

April 5 - 1st Nor. Cal. SCTP League shoot of the 2008 season at the Los Banos Sportsmen's Trap Range Saturday April 5th. Come on out and watch as over 200 kids from all over Northern California will be competing that day.

April 6 - Native Daughter's Annual Tri-Tip Drive-Thru from noon to 3 p.m. at the D.E.S. hall. Cost is $8. For more info or tickets, call Mary Louise Cotta at 826-2651.

April 7 - Car Club Meeting 7PM - 9PM - Miller and Lux Building 630 Sixth Street

April 8 - Autism / Asperger Syndrome Support Meeting at St. John's Luteran Church, 250 W. Adams Street, 7 PM. For more info call Wendy Marsh, 392-5937 (or 489-0056) or Cheryl Nelson at 829-0568.

April 8 - Diabetic Support Group for Parents at Memorial Hospital from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591, ext. 356 for more information.

April 8 - Senior's Macho card game from 1 PM to 3 PM. 25 cents per card and all monies are paid back. Prizes and snacks are welcome. Please, no children.

April 9 - Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program for Seniors will be available from 10 am to 12 pm. For questions and appointments call (Merced) 385-7550 or 1-800-434-0222. Schedule is subject to change.

April 10 - Diabetic Support Group for Teens at Memorial Hospital from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591 ext. 356 for more information.

April 10 - Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee Meeting Noon Chamber Office

April 12 - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center board of directors meeting next quarterly board of directors meeting will be held THIS WEEKEND on April 12th from 10am . 3pm in Los Banos.
Location:  Vagabond Hotel Conference Room
Address:  20 W. Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos, CA

April 12 - Rescue Mission Community meeting 5PM at Victory Outreach Church in the main sanctuary.  Entire community is invited and comments are solicited.

April 12 - Serranos Furniture would like everyone to come and meet Eugenio Siller, famous actor on the "novela"-"AL DIABLO CON LOS GUAPOS". This novela is featured on univision at 8pm every weekday. On April 12, he will be taking pictures and signing autographs from 12-2pm.

April 12 - The Youth Council and Education Committee of NAACP Unit 12AA of Los Banos, Dos Palos & Gustine is having its first annual Education and Fitness Fair at Pacheco Park on April 12, 2008. The Fair will feature a fund raising raffle of lots of items, participation by local fitness agencies, colleges, sorority/fraternity representatives, Los Banos PAL, Vendors, Music and a play area for little ones. For more info please contact Dr. Henry Smith, Education Cmte Chair and Youth Council Advisor 209-826-5690

April 12 - Spring fair kick-off dinner Tickets can be purchased at the fair office or by calling 1-831-209-5166.

April 12 - Los Banos Rotary Pancake Breakfast For more infor contact Gene Leib 1-209-826-3831

April 12 - Los Banos Spring Cleanup Day - Locations: Ranchwood Park Parking lot corner of Stonewood and Driftwood and the Fairgrounds Parking Lot Corner of 4th and G streets. Household Hazardous Waste accepted at parking lot at 4th and F streets only. 8AM to 2PM for details call 1-209-723-4753 or 1-209-381-1082 or go to http://www.co.merced.ca.us

April 12 - Blood Drive - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Spring Street Faire.

April 12 - Los Banos Spring Street Faire and Car Show. For more information call 1-209-826-2495

April 12 - Rod Runners 4th Annual 'Run To The Park' Car show - Henry Miller - Downtown Los Banos Gates Open 8 AM Registration 8AM - 10AM on the corner of 7th and H Streets. Awards at 3PM Raffle Food Games Awards. Benefits local charities - Goodies for the first 100 entries. For details contact Rod Runners PO Box 2255 Los Banos Ca 93635 Phone 209-675-5485 or 209-675-1476. Preregistration 15,00 20.00 for same day registrations.

April 14 - Knights of Columbus Drive Through Linguica Dinner 8.00 per ticket - See any knight of Columbus including Tom Faria for tickets.

April 15 - Senior's Macho card game from 1 PM to 3 PM. 25 cents per card and all monies are paid back. Prizes and snacks are welcome. Please, no children.

April 16 - Native Daughters of the Golden West Official Visit - district 20 (Lomitas Parlor 255 in Los Banos)

April 16 - Diabetic Support Group at Memorial Hospital from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 826-0591 ext. 356 for more info.

April 16 - Blood Drive at Merced College 9 AM to 12:30 PM 22240 Highway 152.

April 16 and April 23 - Attitude In The Workplace - A Customer Service Workshop is being put on at The Worknet center, 800 Seventh St. by the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce and the Merced College Customer Service Academy from 8:30AM to 12:30 PM on pril 16 and April 23 2008. The Cost to attend is ten dollars. For more information call Debbie at 1-209-386-6736.

April 17 - Chamber of Commerce Board meeting Noon

April 17 - Los Banos Unified School Distric regular Board Of Education Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca BUDGET WORKSHOP - D.O

April 19 - Shout Arts Graduation Lorena Falasco School 12:00 Noon

April 19 - As executive director of the Merced County Arts Council, I invite you to celebrate the Council's 30th anniversary with us. I'm so pleased to be a part of this organization as we gear up for our 4th decade. To get a head start, we are hosting our 25th annual Black & White Ball in style!

This year, the Black & White Ball is borrowing from the fashionable and flamboyant era of the 1920’s. With the theme, The Great Gatsby, this is going to be the best yet. The Royal Jazz Society Orchestra, which played for George Lucas’s private parties among others, is coming from San Francisco to play tunes from one of America’s greatest musical decades. Starfish catering will have their best hors d’oeuvres, plus we’ll have myriad gourmet desserts. You can sip a sloe gin fizz while you check out the surprises on the 2nd floor or bid on fabulous silent auction prizes, like a 7-day cruise or weekend on the coast.
Photographers will be on site to capture every minute of entertainment, a plus since you’ll be too busy having fun to take pictures!

The Ball is Saturday, April 19 at 7:30pm. We also are offering a free dance lesson on Saturday, April 12 at 11:30am. Tickets are $75/person and include 2 complimentary drinks.

Please call me for more information or to reserve your seats. Or, visit the event website, http://www.artsmerced.org/news_events/bwball/gatsby.html.

I look forward to seeing you there!
Staci
388-1090

April 19 - Tri-Tip Family Style Dinner (Feeds family of 4)

Date: Saturday, April 19th
Pick up time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Sportsmen's Club - 13989 Mercey Springs Rd Dinner includes: A whole tri-tip, quart of beans, salad, 4 rolls, dessert and a 2 liter soda...

Cost is $25 per ticket, that's only $6... $6.50... $6.25... somewhere between 5 and 7 dollars per person! You couldn't even eat at McDonalds for that kind of scratch...

April 19 - 7:30 P.M. Dueling Pianos At The Ted Falasco Arts Center. - details coming -

April 19 - Henry Miller Plaza Earth Day Celebration 8:00AM to 12:00 PM - Activities include Earth Day Walk along the Rail Trail, Allied Waste new recycling program information, and other activities for kids. Questions - Call 1-209-827-7034 X16

April 19 - 2008 Merced County Spring Fair Miss May Day contest applicants interviews will are scheduled for April 19. For more details and information please call 1-209-826-5166.

April 19-20 - South Bay Soaring Society's Los Banos radio controlled scale model sailplane event. Fordetails visit their website at http://www.sbss.org or telephone 1-408-921-1900. Event entry fee $25.00, park's day use fee $6

April 19 - LBHS Swim / Dive meet at the Los Banos Pool 9:00AM For more information contact Rick Foell, Central Valley Diving Moile: 559-269-7072 coach@losbanosdiving.org http://www.losbanosdiving.org

April 19 - As executive director of the Merced County Arts Council, I invite you to celebrate the Council's 30th anniversary with us. I'm so pleased to be a part of this organization as we gear up for our 4th decade. To get a head start, we are hosting our 25th annual Black & White Ball in style! This year, the Black & White Ball is borrowing from the fashionable and flamboyant era of the 1920~Rs. With the theme, The Great Gatsby, this is going to be the best yet. The Royal Jazz Society Orchestra, which played for George Lucas~Rs private parties among others, is coming from San Francisco to play tunes from one of America~Rs greatest musical decades. Starfish catering will have their best hors d~Roeuvres, plus we~Rll have myriad gourmet desserts. You can sip a sloe gin fizz while you check out the surprises on the 2nd floor or bid on fabulous silent auction prizes, like a 7-day cruise or weekend on the coast. Photographers will be on site to capture every minute of entertainment, a plus since you~Rll be too busy having fun to take pictures! The Ball is Saturday, April 19 at 7:30pm. We also are offering a free dance lesson on Saturday, April 12 at 11:30am. Tickets are $75/person and include 2 complimentary drinks. Please call me for more information or to reserve your seats. Or, visit the event website, http://www.artsmerced.org/news_events/bwball/gatsby.html. I look forward to seeing you there! Staci 388-1090 PS. The Board and staff welcome everyone who wants to help us celebrate, so please invite your friends by forwarding this email.

April 20 - Los Banos Tigers trap team's its annual fundraiser Shoot-A-Thon at the Los Banos Sportsmen's Club. . If you would like to sponsor one of these shooters please call 1-209-704-0313.

April 21 - Pork Loin Drive-Thru or dine-in
4:30-7:00pm Los Banos Elks Lodge 565 E. St. $20.00 (feeds up to 4) or dine in for $ 7.00 per plate (pork loin sandwich, green salad, beans & jello) Beans & Rolls
For Tickets call DJ at : 209.587.1605

April 22 - Senior's Macho card game from 1 PM to 3 PM. 25 cents per card and all monies are paid back. Prizes and snacks are welcome. Please, no children.

April 23 - Spring Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m., Los Banos High School Multi-Purpose Room, 1966 Eleventh Street, featuring musical selections from Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 students; and under 12 free.

April 23 - Seniors Potluck Los Banos - Spring Evening Lamb Stew at the Senior Center 830 Sixth Street 1-209-827-7046 Open to all seniors 50 and up Guests are welcome. Cost is$ $5.00 per person plus contribution of desert or salad. Bring your own plate and silverware. RSVP by the previous Monday

April 23 - Attitude In The Workplace - A Customer Service Workshop is being put on at The Worknet center, 800 Seventh St. by the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce and the Merced College Customer Service Academy from 8:30AM to 12:30 PM on pril 16 and April 23 2008. The Cost to attend is ten dollars. For more information call Debbie at 1-209-386-6736.

April 24 - Any boy who is in 1st-5th grade by this June, is eligible to go to our annual Cub Scout Day Camp scheduled for June 30th thru July 2nd! Cub Scout Pack 58 is having a Recruitment/Day Camp Pack Meeting at the Los Banos Elk.s Lodge on E Street this Thursday, April 24th at 6:00 pm. If you are interested please join us for fun, snacks and prizes! For information please call Lori Marks-Noble at
209-826-6092 or Jill Savage at 209-829-1824. Come join us and see what Cub Scouts is all about!

April 24- Los Banos Chamber Of Commerce Mixer at Century 21 - 5:30PM to 7:00 PM 1317 Sixth Street

April 25- Pre-Sale starting at 5:00 p.m. Book and Rummage Sale St. Alban's Anglican Church 401 West. L at Illinois

April 26 - Any person/families that are interested in helping put up the Little Hands Exhibit at the fair please meet at the Los Banos Fairgrounds by the exhibit at 9:00 am sharp this Saturday, April 26th! We need all the help we can get putting up and also taking down...

April 26 - St. Alban's Anglican Church book and rummage sale to be held on April 26. Call 1-209-826-2812 for details

April 26 - Shout Arts Presents Middle School Musical at the Lorena Falasco Elementary School For more information write to info@aboutshout.com

April 27 - Blood Drive Wal-Mart 4 PM. 1575 W. Pacheco Blvd.

April 27-28 - Golden Ager's Overnight Tour to Reno 80.00 to 107.00 per person For reservations and more information call Jim and Annette Cook at 1-208-826-2274

April 29 - Senior's Macho card game from 1 PM to 3 PM. 25 cents per card and all monies are paid back. Prizes and snacks are welcome. Please, no children.

April 30 - May 4 - May Day Fair, More info. coming! Continues through May 4th . Held at the Spring Fairgrounds in Los Banso Califormnia
FREE admission on opening day!

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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.

Monday and Friday
Senior's Arts & Crafts and Quilting Classes at 830 6th street from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm. (excluding holidays). Gloris is the instructor. Everyone is welcome. Bring your own project or work on a class project.

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.

Senior's Macho card game from 1 PM to 3 PM. 25 cents per card and all monies are paid back. Prizes and snacks are welcome. Please, no children. Join us at 830 6th Street. Call 209-827-7046 for more information.

Oil Painting Class for Seniors from 12 to 3 p.m. at the College Green Building, 1815 Scripps Drive. The instructor is Naomi.

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.

Childbirth Classes at Memorial Hospital from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call 826-0591 ext. 270 for more information.

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

Safesitter Babysitting class at Memorial Hospital. A child must be at least 11 years old to attend and the class costs $20. The class is from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information call 826,0591, ext. 270.

Four-H meeting the first Wednesday of every month at the Parish Hall next door to St. Joseph's Catholic Church on center Street.

Senior's Open Game Day - from 8 to 4 pm, the senior's center come on in and play games. Various games are available, so bring your freinds! Cofee is available.
830 6th Street
Call 209-827-7046 for more information.

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) at 10 a.m.

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

Saturdays: Farmer's Market at Henry Miller Plaza. 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Call the market manager for more info: 209-389-4534.

Heart Saver CPR Class at Memorial Hospital. Classes are $10 and from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Earn a 2 year CPR card.

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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