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May 2007 - Calendar of Events Details:

April 30 to May 4 - Annual Los Banos May Day Fair held at the Spring Fairgrounds.

May 1 - 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

May 1- Swimming Class Signups begin 1-209-827-7034

May 1 - Men's Community Prayer Group. Men from different congregations meet each 1st Thursday of the month. All are welcome and the meeting is nondenominational. 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.

May 3 - Free comic book day at Comics Plus, 1305 Center Ave. Call 209-827-8847 for more info.

May 3 - Vaccination Clinic for Pets at the Los Banos Veterinary Clinic
1900 E. Pacheco Blvd. (209)-826-5860, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

May 3 - Annual May Day Parade - For more info call 1-209-826-5166

May 7 - The first Wednesday of each month is the regular dinner meeting night of the Los Banos Sportsmen’s Association. Guests are welcome.

May 7 - There will be a 4-H Meeting at the OLF School Cafe at 6 PM. Please call Donna at 826-2022 for more information.

May 7 - Los Banos City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

May 8 - - Los Banos Unified School Distric regular Board Of Education Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

May 8 - 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.

May 8 - Military Family Suppport 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.

May 8 - The school board is having a hold a public hearing at 7 PM , May 8, at City Hall, 520 J St. with regard to the district's proposed adoption of a school facilities needs analysis and of school facilities impact fees.

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

May 9 - 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!

May 10th - Shout Arts Presents Middle School Musical at the Lorena Falasco Elementary School For more information write to info@aboutshout.com

May 10 - New Life Community Church presents a Sister @ Sister Tea on May 10, 2008. Location of tea: United Methodist Church Social Hall. 2:00 pm

May 10-11 Tiger Sharks Annual Mother's Day Arts & Crafts Faire - For more information contact Penny 1-209-826-2387 Pacheco Park corner of 152 and 7th street

May 11- Los Banos Kiwanis Club Breakfast 7:00 to 100:00 AM All you can eatham, eggs, hot cakes, orange juice, milk, coffee, or tea. "At the arts and crafts show" in the city park on Pacheco Blvd. Aults $7.00, Seniors $6.00, Children 5-12 $5.00, Children 4 and under$1.00. There will be a raffle. (Win a BBQ grill!) For advance tickets call Pat Selinger at 1-209-826-7980 or see any Kiwanis member. For more information call 1-209-826-5181

May 12 - Los Banos Community 4-H meets at the Henry Miller Elementary School cafeteria at 7 PM. Call Debbie at 387-9707.

May 13 - Join our parent support group through Challenged Family Resource Center. It is held at St. John's Lutheran Church at 1:00 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month.  All parents with a child or children with a disability are invited to attend. You may contact Cheryl Nelson at 826-0568 or Challenged in Merced at 385-5314.

May 13 - 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.

May 13 - Diabetic Support Group for Parents at Memorial Hospital from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591, ext. 356 for more information.

May 14 - Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

May 14 - Mom's Club Meeting at Presidential Park 3:30 p.m.. For details call 1-209- 826-392.

May 15 - Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee Meeting at Chamber Office

May 16 - AP US History Class Wax Museum Event time ??? In Henry Miller Plaza

May 16 - Portuguese bullfight (part of the DES Festa) to be held at the Los Banos Fairgrounds, A rosary and dance will follow.. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., bullfighting begins at 7:30

May 17 - California State Parks and Department Of Water Resources 19th Annual Kid's Fishing And Fun Day 8:00 AM till Noon as the San Luis Resirvoir's "San Luis Creek" exit on the North side of Highway 152- twelve miles west of Los Banos. Kids 3-15 years old accompanies by an adult are welcome. Cost is 6 dollars per Car. Free lunch for the kids and pontoon boat rides free bait for the kids and a free prize drawing! For more information call Howard at 1-209-827-5353.

May 17 - Car and Bike Show which is to be a fund-raiser for Relay for Life at JC Penney parking (highway 152) . Registrationstarts at 9 a.m. followed by a bike run at 10 a.m. A BBQ will be held at 11 AM. The entry fee will be twenty dollars. Call for details at 1-408-710-1034 o 1-408-781-1604.

May 17 - "Please come and join us and buy some fresh baked goods at JC Penny's starting at 11:00 am in the morning in the parking lot... OLF 4-H is going to help and bake as well.... This is a really good cause... Thank you for your continued support in all we do in Los Banos...."

May 17 - Shout Arts presents a City Wide Los Banos Adult & Teen Talent Competition - Trophies to be awarded. Included Band, Dance - group/individual, instrumental, spoken word, overall performance. For more information call 1-209-827-9018 Competition goes from 5PM to 8 PM Saturday May 17 at the Los Banos High School

May 17 - Shout Arts presents a City Wide Los Banos City Wide Los Banos Junior and Youth Talent Search ages 4-12. certificates of achievement will be awarded to performers who may include dance, poetry, song, skits, and musical performances. 2 PM to 3PM Saturday May 17 at the Los Banos High School

May 17-18 DES FESTA! May 17 Rosary and dance May 18 Procession leaves DES Hall in the morning Mass follows procession Procession back to the DES Hall followed by sopas Auction in the afternoon, and dance at night. The traditional procession from the D.E.S. Hall to the Catholic church will begin at 9:15 a.m. Sopas will be available in the morning at 11:30 a.m. and at night at 8 p.m.. http://www.ourlosbanos.com/picsdesfesta2007.html

May 18 - Annual Basque Picnic - Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., lunch will be from noon - 2 p.m. followed by dance performances and plenty of entertainment. Location Los Banos Spring Fairgrounds. For more info call Mary Zabalbeascoa at (209) 826-6288.

May 19 - Soroptimist Awards Nights Banquet - Espana's Restaurant For more information call 1-209-826-0591

May 19 - Relay for Life is having the annual Bingo Night!! I go every year & I win two or more times!!! This is such a fun night please come out & join me in supporting a good cause. Here are the details: Monday May 19th 6:00pm At the Miller & Lux Building. $15.00 for Bingo & Raffle Tickets They also have good food!!! Try the Frito boat!! Please call Jill Martin @ 826-5440. You can also buy a Luminaria for $10.00 from her. The lighting of the luminaria will be in June 7th at Pacheco Park Track.

May 20 - Airport Advisory Commission Meeting 5 PM City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

May 20 - Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting 6:30PM City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

May 21 - Values & Ethics Workshop will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Worknet Building at 800 7th Street. The workshop costs $10 and earns a half unit of college credit. Call the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce for more info.

May 21- Los Banos City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

May 21 -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.

May 21 - Diabetic Support Group at Memorial Hospital from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 826-0591 ext. 356 for more info.

May 22 - Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting

May 26 - Memorial Day

May 26 - If I heard this right - According to Tom Faria (during the may 7 Council Meeting) the veterans wil be putting on a Memorial Day Service at 09:30 AM at the Los Banos Cemetery may 26th.

May 28 - Values & Ethics Workshop will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Worknet Building at 800 7th Street. The workshop costs $10 and earns a half unit of college credit. Call the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce for more info.

May 28 - Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

May 28 - Seniors Potluck Los Banos - Portuguese Night Vinho e Alhos (Wine and garlic marinated pork) 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.

May 29 - Los Banos Chamber Of Commerce Mixer at Las Palmas Restaurant 5:30PM to 7:00 PM 639 Ninth Street

May 30 - Mature Driver Class 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM there will be a class for mature drivers to refresh your driving knowledge and save you money on your insurance. A $2.00 certificate fee will be charged for the class. Please call 1-208-827-7046 to sign up.

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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.

Monday:
Senior's Arts, Crafts and Quilting Class from 9 AM to 12 noon and 1 PM to 4 PM. Classes are held at 830 6th Street. Call 827-7046 for more information.

Senior's card game of 31 is played from 1 PM to 4 PM. at 830 6th 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.

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.

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: Seasonal: 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.

Saturday and Sunday:
Los Banos Indoor Swap Meet, Every Saturday and Sunday from 8AM - 4PM, $20 for space, Free Admission. If you need any more information, feel free to contact Kasra Farsad at 408-629-1052 or email me at kfarsad@gmail.com. Thank you!

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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