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October 1-7 - "The first week of October marks Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week (LAAW), a time to call attention to the abusive lawsuits that are alive and thriving in California. For those who question whether lawsuit abuse is still a problem in California, Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) suggests reflecting on the seven signs that we have a lawsuit abuse problem". http://www.iamlawsuitabuse.org/
http://www.stopbadlawsuits.com/

October 1 - The first Wednesday of each month is the regular dinner meeting night of the Los Banos Sportsmen’s Association. Guests are welcome.

October 1 - There will be a 4-H Meeting at the OLF School Cafe at 6 PM. Please call Donna at 826-2022 for more information.

October 1 - Los Banos City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

October 2 - 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 2 - The Community Prayer Group is a non denominational group of people of faith from many different congregations who meet on the first Thursday of each month at 1PM. The meeting is at City Hall in Los Banos. (520 J St.) Everyone is welcome to attend. To ask questions or get more detailed information please call Steve Hammond or Brenda Smith at 1-209-827-0797

October 2 - I Can Cope Cancer education program at Memorial Hospital, 6 p.m.. Today's topic: Learning about cancer and treatments Memorial Hospital Los Banos Board Room 520 West I Street Los banos Ca 93635 - For more information contact Carolyn Nazbal RN 209-826-0151 ext 270

October 2 - Los Banos Toddlers Playgroup Meets Every Thursday at 9:30am At our local Park.s in town For more Info.Please send LBMama a message on the forum. For more details go to: http://www.cafemom.com/group/35090

October 4 - American Heart Walk At Pacheco Park For information call Lori Robles 1-209-722-0692

October 4 - Memorial Hospital Los Banos Foundation Gala: Royal Orchid: An Evening in the Orient October 4, 2008 6pm to midnight. I have attached a copy of the postcard front and back. The Memorial Hospital Los Banos Foundation is a non-profit service organization that raises funds for hospital equipment and building projects that might not be possible without additional help and support from individuals and businesses. We would greatly appreciate your partnership as a benefactor, sponsor, donor or general participant at this year's Gala. Our annual Gala, 'The Royal Orchid: An Evening in the Orient, is scheduled for October 4, 2008 at the Los Banos Fairgrounds. This Gala features an exciting live auction as well as a competitive silent auction. The Foundation's focus this year will be on raising funds to enhance and renovate the Emergency Department, which currently serves over 23,000 patients per year. For more information, please contact Dorali Mitre, Philanthropy Coordinator 209-826-0591, eztension 276, or email MitreD@sutterhealth.org. Information is also available at this web link http://memoriallosbanos.org/philanthropy/gala/

October 4 - Hospital Gala to Support Emergency Department The hospital foundation is hosting a gala fundraising event on Saturday, October 4th 6pm to midnight at the O'Banion Building at the fairgrounds. Many of you know what fun this event can be, and this year funds raised will go to support improvements to the Emergency Department. It is so important to have a good emergency department in Los Banos - and for those of you fortunate enough to NOT have needed us - it is a good department, with good patient satisfaction and quite modern technology and medical care. They quickly assess the urgency and have fast transfers when warranted. We all want the emergency room to be here when we need it, this party is a chance to have some fun and contribute to emergency room improvements. I'm thinking of it as a fun investment in our communuity's future. Dress is black tie or asian theme attire. Tickets are $100 and available for purchase at Espanas. More information is at http://www.memoriallosbanos.org/phil...ala/index.html Diane Hambley Memorial Hospital Los Banos 209-826-0591 X293 office 209-480-7081 cell HambleD@sutterhealth.org

October 4 - Vaccination Clinic for Pets at the Los Banos Veterinary Clinic 1900 E. Pacheco Blvd. (209)-826-5860, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

October 4 - Fall Cleanup 7AM to 3PM at the Ranchwood Park Parking Lot and the fairgrounds parking lot.

October 4 -Fall Clean Up http://www.losbanos.org/pdf/allied_waste_fall_cleanup_flyer_2008.pdf October 4, 2008 Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Two Locations: Ranchwood Park Parking Lot (Stonewood & Driftwood) Fairgrounds Parking Lot (Corner of 4th & G Street) Household Hazardous Waste Accepted at Parking Lot @ 4th & F Street Only From 8 am to 2 pm Bring Your Household Hazardous Waste. . Pesticides . Used oil . Cleaning chemicals . Batteries . Computer monitors . Televisions . Consumer Electronic Devices Additional Information on back page Los Banos THHWCE Saturday, October 4, 2008 Parking Lot at corner of 4th & F Street (Fairgrounds Parking Lot behind the Health Department) 8:00 a.m. . 2:00 p.m. The maximum amount of waste that we will accept is 15 gallons of liquid HHW or 125 pounds of solid HHW. 20 gallons of used oil OR 3 car batteries. You may make another trip if you have more; it is illegal to transport more than the listed amounts. No containers larger than 5 gallons will be accepted! Accepted chemicals free of charge: motor oil and filters, antifreeze, car batteries, household batteries (alkaline, nicad, lithium ion), residential size pesticides, pool chemicals, paints (latex and oil based), aerosols, solvents, fluorescent light tubes, mercury thermostat, mercury thermometers, and other containing devices. We will be accepting consumer electronic devices including: VCR.s, DVD players, computers (CPU), computer peripherals (mouse, keyboard), printers, cell phones, telephones, answering machines, radios, stereo equipment (receiver, amplifier, tape players, compact disc players/recorders, phonographic, calculators, microwave ovens, televisions, computer monitors). Drop Off is FREE and all items will be recycled. There is no limit and any California resident, school, business, etc. is welcome to bring their e-waste. Contact our office to learn how and where to recycle TV.s and computer monitors (CRT.s) and other electronic devices on an ongoing basis. For further information call: 723-4753 or 381-1083 Or See our web site at HTTP://WWW.CO.MERCED.CA.US Fall Cleanup Saturday, October 4, 2008 SEPARATE ALL ITEMS FOR PROPER COLLECTION (Solid Waste/Green Waste/Recycling)

October 5 - Church Of The Nazarine 100 Anniversary celebration Starts at 9:30 AM - Worship 10:45 to Noon and a BBQ at 12:30 for more info call 1-209-826-5317 corner of Santa Barbara and Mercey Springs Road

October 6 - Native Sons #206 Drive Thru Pasta And Italian Sausage Dinner [QUOTE] "Once again I am selling tickets for the Annual Native Sons of the Golden West #206 Pasta and Italian Sausage Drive thru Dinner! This is a great opportunity to have a great meal and help your local students as all proceeds go to the Parlor's Scholarship Fund! Meal includes Pasta, Italian Sausage, salad and a roll. All for only $9.00! It will be Oct 6th which is a Monday, from 4:30-7:00 pm. It is at the DES Hall located on 1155 I Street here in Los Banos. To drive thru, please use the H. Street entrance. Remember, this is a drive thru only and support our local Native Sons and Students. [...]call 209-826-6092 and leave a message and I will get these tickets to you......"

October 6 - Homeowners & Renters Assistance for Seniors program. It's time to file for this tax assistance. There will be a volunteer at the Miller & Lux building from 9 am to 1 pm for walk-ins and by appointment only from 1 pm to 4pm. For information on who qualifies come in or call 827-7046.

October 6 - Golden Age Club Meeting Monthly meeting to be held at 1PM Miller and Lux Building 830 sixth street. Bingo to follow the meeting.

October 6 - Soroptimist Meeting For information call Carolyn Nazbal 209-826-6420

October 7 - Golden Age Club meeting at 830 6th Street starting at 1 p.m. followed by BINGO. Anyone age 50 or older is welcome to join.

October 7 - Rotary Club meeting noon at Espanasfor more information call Andrea Lahocki - 1-209-826-7800

October 7 - Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum at the Los Banos City Hall in the Los Banos City Council Chambers presented by Starlight Video and the Los Banos Enterprise. Starts at 7 PM - Will be broadcast live on TV the public is invited to attend

October 7-8 - Los Banos High School is going to be giving the required CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)

October 1-7 - "The first week of October marks Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week (LAAW), a time to call attention to the abusive lawsuits that are alive and thriving in California. For those who question whether lawsuit abuse is still a problem in California, Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) suggests reflecting on the seven signs that we have a lawsuit abuse problem." http://www.iamlawsuitabuse.org/
http://www.stopbadlawsuits.com/

October 8 - Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

October 8 - Memorial Hospital Cancer Support Group Meeting 6-8 PM at the memorial Hospital Board Room 520 West I Street Los Banos Ca 93635 - For more information please contact the support facilitator Carolyn Nazbal RN 209-826-0591 ex 365

October 9 - Memorial Hospital Cancer Support - Nurturing Your Body Through Cancer & Beyond I Can Cope Group education program - Nurturing Your Body Through Cancer & Beyond 6PM at Memorial Hospital Los Banos Board Room 520 West I Street Los banos Ca 93635 - For more information contact Carolyn Nazbal RN 209-826-0151 ext 270

October 9 - Los Banos Toddlers Playgroup Meets Every Thursday at 9:30am At our local Park.s in town For more Info.Please send LBMama a message on the forum. For more details go to: http://www.cafemom.com/group/35090

October 9 - Los Banos Unified School Distric regular Board Of Education Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

October 9 - 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 9 - 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.

October 9 - Diabetic Support Group for Teens at Memorial Hospital from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591 ext. 356 for more information.

October 10, 11, 12 - Henry Miller Wild West Weekend and the California Cowboy Fast Draw State Championships

Gates open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Los Banos Spring Fairgrounds . Admission is $2 per person or $5 per family. October 10 will be education day where children can learn about Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, Buffalo Soldiers and more. Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. the public is invited to bring guitars (and voices) for a cowboy campfire.

A cowboy mounted shooting competition at the Los Banos Fairgrounds. Henry Miller Wild West Days and California State Fastdraw Championships. Come see the "wild west" come alive... Ride Into Purgatory IV, Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition, 408-710-1616, Los Banos, CA, Send E-mail, http://www.CaliforniaRangeRiders.com, http://www.gilroyrangeriders.com

October 10 - Henry Miller Wild West weekend at the fairgrounds Events and Entertainment Abe Lincoln American Cowboy & Charro History by James Barrera - Professional Trick Roper & Whipmaster (sponsored by Aldina Real Estate) Buffalo Soldiers by National Parks Service Buffalo Soldier Museum sponsored by LBUSD Wetlands ProTEAM Gunfight Hosted by Golden State Gunslingers Kids Korral Presented by Memorial Hospital Red Garter Saloon Presented by Mercy Springs Foundation Tony Argento - Cowboy Poet Cowboy Campfire

October 11 - A free movie is being shown. Titled Battlefield Hollywood this is video production and documentary about "behind the scenes Hollywood". Saturday October 11, 2008 at 6:30 PM LBAC 404 Overland Avenue Los Banos California 93635. For more information please call 209-658-1778

October 11 - Henry Miller Wild West weekend at the fairgrounds Los Banos Hot Air Balloon Rally, sponsored by Allied Waste On Site Breakfast OpeningCeremonies Vendor Booths open Main Match - Cowboy Fast Draw,3X Elimination @ 21' Frank P Cardoza Jackpot (Youth, Women, Men) Abraham Lincoln Civil War Re-enactors Side Kick Beard Contest Judging Best Mustache Contest Judging Best Dressed Old West Contest Judging Huckleberry Fiddler, Sponsored by Vagabond Inn Red Garter Saloon Presented by Mercey Springs Foundation American Cowboy & Vaquero History by James Barrera - Professional Trick Roper & Whipmaster (sponsored by Aldina Real Estate) Buffalo Soldier Museum sponsored by LBUSD Kids Korral Sponsored by Memorial Hospital Cowboy Poet Tony Argento Cow Pie Bingo by LBHS Wrestling Team

October 11 - Saturday Night Social at the Henry Miller Wild West weekend Saturday Night Social Dinner Dance at Cecila's Cantina, music by Hometown Band We've changed the flavor this year, it'll be Saturday Night at Cecilia's Cantina .... in the theme of Old West/Mexican Cantina, and yes you guessed it, our own Los Banos famous Cecilia's Market is organizing the whole show! The doors will open at 6pm for those who might like the no host bar and a good amount of socializing. Dinner, Authentic (yummy and plentiful) Mexican food is at 7:30pm, followed by dancing to the tunes of The Hometown Band. It won't break any hearts to learn we've done away with the awards ceremonies this year Tickets are on sale, here at C21, at the Chamber office (503 J Street) and at Cecilia's Market, 455 H Street. I'm not going to mention event Co-Chair Arlene Cardoza has tickets at California Mortgage, 810 West K Street

October 11 - Luna Nova Instrumental Quartet Concert - Ted Falasco Arts Center - Details Call 1-209-826-6257 The Los Banos Arts Council 2008-2009 Concert series Presents Luna Nova - bringing a different type of string quartet to the Falasco Arts Center. "This could be Chamber music for people who hate chamber music". Concert begins at 7:30 PM.

October 11 - South Bay Soaring Society Aero Tow - SBSS (South Bay Soaring Society) will be holding an Aero Tow at the Los Banos Reservoir Contact George Hollidge g.hollidge@comcast.net for more information.

October 12 - Westside Community Church is having a blood drive 614 North Mercey Springs Road Los Banos Ca 93635. 8AM-12:30 For more information contact Kerri Nelson 1-209-826-5314 or the Central California Blood Center at 1-209-224-2900 ext 3015. Donors must be in good general health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old.

October 12 - Henry Miller Wild West Weekend and the California Cowboy Fast Draw State Championships last day. at the fairgrounds. Events include: Cowboy Church, led by the Central Valley Posse's Minister, 3 Fingers Josh Vendor Booths open Side Match Sundae -3 Special Shooting Events hosted by Golden State Gunslingers The Big Iron Match - 3X Elimination Match @ 21' with the Long Gun (CFDA Shootist) Lefty Manzanedo Memorial Shoot) - teams of 2 - A Pro-Am Charity event Buffalo Soldier Museum sponsored by LBUSD Huckleberry Fiddler, Sponsored by Vagabond Inn American Cowboy &Vaquero History by James Barrera - Professional Trick Roper & Whipmaster (sponsored by Aldina Real Estate) Henry Miller Days Bull Bonanza by Souza's Bucking Bulls (extra fee) Cowboy Poet Tony Argento Cowboy Up, One Shot Dead or Alive Match - 1 Shot, Winner take all Acknowledging Top Gun Hand of The Whole Dang Shootin' Match (Youth, Female, Male) Kids Korral Sponsored by Memorial Hospital Red Garter Saloon by Mercey Springs Foundation Cow Pie Bingo by LBHS Wrestling Team

Gates open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Los Banos Spring Fairgrounds . Admission is $2 per person or $5 per family. October 10 will be education day where children can learn about Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, Buffalo Soldiers and more. Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. the public is invited to bring guitars (and voices) for a cowboy campfire.

October 13 - College application workshop in the Los Banos High School computer lab from 6-8 p.m.

October 13 - Columbus Day

October 13 - Los Banos Community 4-H meets at the Henry Miller Elementary School cafeteria at 7 PM. Call Debbie at 387-9707.

October 14 - St. John's Annual Swedish Smorgasbord will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the church (250 W. Adams). The cost for the all you can eat dinner is $17.50 for adults and $10 for children ages 4-10. Children under 4 eat free. The menu will include Swedish pancakes, Swedish roast pork meatballs, potatoes in white gravy, cole slaw, salmon mousse, rice pudding, cabbage rolls, spiced fruit and apples, deviled eggs and more!
For tickets or more info please call Cindy Puccinelli at 209-826-6136, Tom Satre at 209-826-4539, Candy Jones at 209-675-2460 or the church office at 209-826-2747.

October 14 - A Taste of Scandanavia Smorgasbord Dinner @ ST. Johns St. John's Lutheran Church of Los Banos will be holding their annual all-you-can-eat Smorgasbord Dinner on Tuesday, October 14th from 5 to 7:30 PM. Cost is adults - $17.50, children 4 to 10 years old - $10.00, children under 4 - free. The dinner is held in the Parish Hall at St. John's @ 250 W. Adams (on the block behind Baskin Robbins/John Jay Inn/Howard Tires) The Smorgy is a taste of Scandanavia here in Los Banos. Last year, we were blessed with visitors from Sweden, who were delighted with the authenticity of the dishes. Dinner features roat pork, Swedish meatballs, cabbage rolls, spiced fruit & apples, deviled eggs, salmon mousse, Swedish pancakes with Ligonberry sauce and much more. To get tickets - call the church office at 826-2474; Cindy Puccinelli: 826-6136, Mary Ann Incardoza: 826-5860; Darlene Allen: 826-0138; Candy Jones: 826-2299; Marique Neu: 675-5629

October 14 - 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.

October 14 - Parent Talk a support group for parents of children with every kind of disability meets every second Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, 250 West Adams from 1:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m. Child Care is provided. This group is sponsored by Challenged Family Resource Center. For information you can contact Cheryl Nelson in Los Banos at 829-0568 or Challenged at 385-5314.

October 14 - Diabetic Support Group for Parents at Memorial Hospital from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591, ext. 356 for more information.

October 14 - Challenged Support Group A parent support group offered through Challenged Family Resource Center. The group meets 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. Interested parties may contact Cheryl Nelson at 1-209-826-0568 or Challenged in Merced at 1-209-385-5314.

October 14 - Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer Awareness Open House 3-5 PM at Memorial Hospital Los Banos 520 West I Street Los Banos Ca 93635 - For more information contact Carolyn Nazbal RN at 209-826-0151 x 270

October 15 - Los Banos City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

October 15- Los Banos College Fair UC Merced is proud to participate in Los Banos Transfer Day. We will have the latest information highlighting our dynamic and rapidly expanding campus including our excellent academic programs, research opportunities, on and off campus housing and other aspects of student life at UC Merced. Don.t miss your chance to speak with a UC Merced representative. Contact Dustin Noji with any questions and/or special considerations.

October 15 - Customer Service Academy -Managing Organizational Change - The chamber of commerce is putting on a series of Customer Service programs. For details call Debbie at 209-386-6736 The course costs$10.00 and you will earn 1/2 unit of college credit.

October 15 -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 15 - Diabetic Support Group at Memorial Hospital from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 826-0591 ext. 356 for more info.

October 16 - I Can Cope Cancer education program at Memorial Hospital, 6 p.m.. For more information call Carolyn Nazabal (209)826-0151. Today's topic: Keeping well in mind and body; planning for the future

October 16 - Los Banos Toddlers Playgroup Meets Every Thursday at 9:30am At our local Park.s in town For more Info.Please send LBMama a message on the forum. For more details go to: http://www.cafemom.com/group/35090

October 16 - Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee Meeting Chamber Office Noon

October 17 - Memorial Hospital - Free Mammograms *Free mammograms for qualified women courtesy of the Memorial Hospital of Los Banos Radiology Department 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM by appointment (*Must be 40 or older, must be without insurance, must have a primary care physician) 520 West I Street Los Banos Ca 93635 For info on the mammograms call 209-826-0591 ext 234

October 18 - Charleston Elementary School Annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

October 18 - California Firefighters Muster Association Los Banos Arts Council

October 18 - Los Banos High School Car show at Pacheco Park, Pacheco Blvd., from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

October 18 - Los Banos Elks 6th annual golf tournament will begin at 8 a.m. at the Rancho Del Ray Golf and Country Club (5250 Green Sands Ave., Atwater). The format will be a 4 man team scramble - best ball. The cost is $75 per player. There will be lots of prizes: a new car for the 1st hole in one, range balls, cart and BBQ lunch per person and many other prizes! Men and ladies are welcome to play. Sign up by October 1st. Contact these individuals for more information: Cookie Rendon (209)704-7330, Bill Howard (209)617-9066, Richard Barcellos (209)587-1604 or Jim Pearson (209)826-5941. You can also send in your information and a check made out to Los Banos Elks to Norm Donovan, 112 Tangelo Ave, Los Banos, CA 93635-3158. Information should include each player's name, address, phone number and/or cell phone number. All proceeds from the event will benefit Elk's charities.

October 18 - Annual Clay Target Fund Raising Game Day to be held 10/18/08 at the Los Banos Sportsmen's Assoc. 1389 S. Mercy Springs Rd. 11:30 am till 4:00pm Chicken Dinners w/ beans, salad, dinner roll and drink $8.00 each. Trap and Skeet Demos' on hand....trap and skeet ranges will be open as well. To buy tickets, contact any Los Banos Tigers Trap Team member...Trap Team member parents, if you are interested in selling any tickets, please call (209) 704-0313.

October 18 - 3rd Annual Clay Target Fund Raising Game Day With Food! Los Banos Tigers Trap Team Annual Clay Target Fund Raising Game Day Saturday, October 18th, 2008 11:30am to 4:00pm Los Banos Sportsmens. Assoc. Facility 13989 S. Mercey Springs Rd. Trap and Skeet Shooting clinics all day Ranges will be open to the Public Raffle Prizes All Proceeds to benefit Los Banos Tigers Trap Team 2008/2009 season And future Olympic Hopefuls for Team USA dinners will be available for pick up all day (11:30am to 4:00pm) on Sat. 10/18 making it really convenient for a busy day! Please stop in and check out our raffle or take a "shot" at shooting a round of trap or skeet. Chicken leg quarter, beans, salad, roll and drink $8.00 Dine in or Take out To purchase Dinner Tickets call (209) 704-0313 (209) 826-3600 (209) 631-8821 (209) 675-4273 lbtigerstrap@gmail.com or any Tigers Trap Team member http://losbanostrapshooting.org/

October 18 - Braelin's Critters. Corner Pet & Feed Final Day Of Business and Sale.
"Thank you! And we wish you all the best! It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye! The state of the economy, and with the major competition coming to town, we have decided that we can no longer continue conducting business in the manner in which we have. We have made sure that our feed and supplies are affordable to our customers, maintaining our ethics of never compromising in order to benefit ourselves. In the last 7 years of service to you, we hope that we have been of assistance to you and your companions. That was our goal and mission, to provide the best service, courtesy, information and quality nutrition to your animals. We invite you to our closing sale, and our last day of business, which will be held on October 18th, when we will sell out the remainder of our inventory, at .You name the price.. Heather and I will be available to serve you at the new Petco when it opens in december. Respectfully, Linda L. Ellien, Owner Braelin's Critters. Corner Pet & Feed" See original post here: http://www.ourlosbanos.com/forums/vbulletin/losbanos/showthread.php?t=9123

October 19 - Free Concert: Wishes to Fishes Westside Community Church, 6 p.m. Come early, bring your lawn chairs and BBQ tailgate style! Call the church office for more information: 209-826-5314. Christian Alternative Band - Wishes Were Fishes Appearing in a Free Concert Sunday October 19th - Gates open at 5 music starts at 6PM - Westside Community Church 614 N Mercey Springs Rd, Los Banos Wisheswerefishes is touring in support of their latest album release, Beautiful Feat - A regional favorite for many years, Monterey-based Wishes has performed at the Spirit Westcoast Christian Music Festival 5 times and has shared stages with such National Acts as Seventh Day Slumber, L.A. Symphony and Nifty Tom 50. CDs will be available at the concert. Call the Church Office for information 826-5314
Website Link: http://wisheswerefishes.com/
See the event fliers:
http://www.ourlosbanos.com/temp/wishesfishes/WWF%20PR.pdf
http://www.ourlosbanos.com/temp/wishesfishes/Westside10-08.pdf
http://www.ourlosbanos.com/temp/wishesfishes/westside%20bulletin.pdf

October 20 - "FFA Drive Through Dinner The tickets say: 'Los Banos FFA / Ag Boosters' Chicken Rigatoni Drive-Thru Dinner Monday, October 20, 2008 *** 4:30-7:00 PM Los Banos DES Hall, 1155 I St. Los Banos, CA Please enter on H St. $10.00 Ticket Sponsor: Tire World Car Care Center Los Banos, CA "

October 20 - 4-H Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Henry Miller Elementary School cafeteria. The membership fee is $12 for children in grades 2-12. It's not too late to join!

October 21 - A. Lujan Recovery Programs Inc. will be having g grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony 10-21-08 11:30am. for more details call 1-209-829-1414

October 21 - Airport Advisory Commission Meeting 5 PM City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

October 21 - Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting 6:30PM City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

October 22 - Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

October 22 - Seniors Potluck Los Banos - Fall Evening Soupas 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.

October 22 - Customer Service Academy -Managing Organizational Change - The chamber of commerce is putting on a series of Customer Service programs. For details call Debbie at 209-386-6736 The course costs$10.00 and you will earn 1/2 unit of college credit.

October 23 - Golden Agers Dinner at the Fairgrounds on 4th and F. No-host cocktails will be at 5:30 pm and dinner will be served at 7. Cost is $8 for members and $9 for non-members. Tickets need to be purchased from Miller and Lux by October 17.

October 23 - Los Banos Toddlers Playgroup Meets Every Thursday at 9:30am At our local Parks in town For more Info.Please send LBMama a message on the forum. For more details go to: http://www.cafemom.com/group/35090

October 23 - I Can Cope Cancer education program at Memorial Hospital, 6 p.m.. For more information call Carolyn Nazabal (209)826-0151. Today's topic: Understanding feelings and relationships; celebrating life. Memorial Hospital Los Banos Board Room 520 West I Street Los banos Ca 93635 -

October 23 - Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting

October 23 - Chamber of Commerce Mixer 5:30-7:30 PM At Sport and Rehab Therapy 312 West J Street More details here: http://www.ourlosbanos.com/forums/vbulletin/losbanos/showthread.php?t=9293

October 24 - YLI annual enchilada sale at the D.E.S. Hall. $6 a pan for two homemade enchiladas. For tickets call 209-826-2756 or 209-826-2365.

October 25 - Home Hardship Workshop 10AM to 12 Noon at Bethel Community Church public is welcome.

October 25 - "There is a proposed CPR class scheduled to take place at Dutra's on Saturday Oct. 25th. It will be open to the first 24 sign-ups. 12 people from 8-12 noon and 12 people from 1-5pm. The certification is free. It is a one time only offer. The only charge will be for lunch which will be served from 12 noon - 1 pm Those who attend class in the morning will eat when finished and those who are scheduled for the afternoon class will eat before. The cost will be 10-12 dollars..Is anyone interested? Morning or afternoon class? More details to come." Click here for original post.

October 24-25 Westside High School Reunion For information call 1-209-826-2425

October 24-26 - 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 26 - Knights of Columbus Concert -On Sunday, October 26, Tom Faria will be performing a concert of sacred music at St. Joseph's Catholic Church to help raise money for the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will include Schubert's "Ave Maria," Malotte's "The Lord's Prayer," and a variety of traditional and modern sacred music. No admission will be charged, but donations can be made to the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund. A reception will follow in the parish hall

October 27 - Drive Through Dinner for Milliken Museum 5-7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge at 565 E. Street. Tickets are $9. Dinner is pasta and meatballs and proceeds will go to the Milliken Museum.

October 28 - SHOUT! Arts Open House Halloween Crafts Fair! Free to the first 50 children whose guardians RSVP SHOUT! Arts OPEN HOUSE HALLOWEEN CRAFTS FAIR Crafts, games, a costume fashion show, spooky kooky story-telling and snacks! Come learn more about SHOUT! Arts program offerings for all ages! - (www.aboutshout.com)DATE: Tuesday, October 28th TIME: 4:30pm-6:30pm WHERE: 1624 San Luis - THE CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY ROOM (at the new CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER next to the JR. HIGH SCHOOL) TO ATTEND YOU MUST RSVP: 209-827-6388

October 29 - Wednesday, October 29, Junior High Fall Concert. Los Banos Junior High Multi-Purpose Room, 7:30 p.m. Admission will be $2 for adults and $1 for students. Children under 12 are admitted free.

October 29 - Flu Shot Event - Norm Donovan announced a Flu Shot Event at the city council meeeting on 10-15-08. Will post details when we get them.

October 30 - Los Banos Toddlers Playgroup Meets Every Thursday at 9:30am At our local Park.s in town For more Info.Please send LBMama a message on the forum. For more details go to: http://www.cafemom.com/group/35090

October 31 - Los Banos Horror House Date: Halloween Night 10/31/08 Time: 5 PM until 9 PM Location: 739 Windsor Court in Los Banos Website: http://www.freewebs.com/losbanoshorrorhouse

October 31 - Another Haunted House at 2489 South Fallbrook, Los Banos (the KB home community.)

October 31- "HARVEST OF FUN EVERYTHING'S FREE!!!! Live Music Bounce House Food Candy Booths w/games Door Prize Drawing ..........and so much more DATE: Friday, October 31 TIME: 4:00 to 8:00 pm WHERE: Henry Miller Plaza sponsored by: The Los Banos Fellowship of Believers "

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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 Andrea Lahocki - 1-209-826-7800

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.

SHOUT! October classes OUR OCTOBER 2008 SHOUT WORKSHOPS REGISTER AT PARKS & RECREATION (MILLER LUX BUILDING - 830 6th Street - Los Banos, CA) FOR OUR OCTOBER 2008 SESSION NOW! TUESDAYS 3pm-4pm JR & YOUTH VISUAL ARTS: MATISSE, MONET, VAN GOGH & ME - WEARABLE ART & FASHION SHOW (8-17 yrs) $5/4 classes 4pm-5pm JR. & YOUTH MUSICAL THEATER (4.14 yrs) $5/4 classes 5pm-6pm BEGINNER: STREET LATIN (HIP-HOP) DANCE (8.17 yrs) $25/4 classes 6pm-7pm FOLKLORICO DANCE: BEGINNER (8.17 yrs) $25/4 classes 5-7 year olds will be accepted in the dance classes if the instructor deems that they are capable of following choreography. THURSDAYS 4pm-5pm VOICE FOR PERFORMANCE (8-14 yrs) $10/4 classes 5pm-6pm FOLKLORICO DANCE: ADVANCED (ALL AGES) by audition $35/4 classes 6pm-7pm BELLY DANCING (ALL AGES) $35/4 classes CLASS LOCATION: 1624 San Luis CESAR CHAVEZ ROOM at the new CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER next to the JR. HIGH SCHOOL

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.

Point Man International Ministries are presently holding meeting for all Vets of all wars every Wednesday night from 7:30 to 8:30 ( PM ) At westside community church in the Fireside room. The church is located at 614 N. Mercey Springs Rd., Los Banos, Ca.
 For information call the church @ 209-826-5314 or Rev. Chris Jarvis PMIM Outpost Leader @ 209-564-1973, E-mail @ cdbmjarvis@sbcglobal.net Point Man Ministries is a non-profit, Christ-centered group of Veterans from all wars.There is group and private counseling for PTSD related problems, literature, seminars, companionship, and comfort. Help with VA contacts, forming a Honor Guard, educational information for the public on service related problems concerning Veterans. And working with other Veterans organizations for the betterment of the Veterans with special needs.

Fitness for active seniors class - This free class taught by John Spevak will be held at the Los Banos Merced College Campus. Classes start Sept. 3 and will occur every Wednesday and Friday morning from 8:30 -10 a.m. Classes will be held in room B-136.

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.

SHOUT! October classes OUR OCTOBER 2008 SHOUT WORKSHOPS REGISTER AT PARKS & RECREATION (MILLER LUX BUILDING - 830 6th Street - Los Banos, CA) FOR OUR OCTOBER 2008 SESSION NOW! TUESDAYS 3pm-4pm JR & YOUTH VISUAL ARTS: MATISSE, MONET, VAN GOGH & ME - WEARABLE ART & FASHION SHOW (8-17 yrs) $5/4 classes 4pm-5pm JR. & YOUTH MUSICAL THEATER (4.14 yrs) $5/4 classes 5pm-6pm BEGINNER: STREET LATIN (HIP-HOP) DANCE (8.17 yrs) $25/4 classes 6pm-7pm FOLKLORICO DANCE: BEGINNER (8.17 yrs) $25/4 classes 5-7 year olds will be accepted in the dance classes if the instructor deems that they are capable of following choreography. THURSDAYS 4pm-5pm VOICE FOR PERFORMANCE (8-14 yrs) $10/4 classes 5pm-6pm FOLKLORICO DANCE: ADVANCED (ALL AGES) by audition $35/4 classes 6pm-7pm BELLY DANCING (ALL AGES) $35/4 classes CLASS LOCATION: 1624 San Luis CESAR CHAVEZ ROOM at the new CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER next to the JR. HIGH SCHOOL

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.

Every Thursday afternoon from 3 to 4:30 p.m. - Teen childbirth education class. Patients can enroll anytime. Class emphasis is on infant care and helping teens become responsible parents

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.

Los Banos Toddlers Playgroup Meets Every Thursday at 9:30am At our local Park.s in town For more Info.Please send LBMama a message on the forum. For more details go to: http://www.cafemom.com/group/35090

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

Fitness for active seniors class - This free class taught by John Spevak will be held at the Los Banos Merced College Campus. Classes start Sept. 3 and will occur every Wednesday and Friday morning from 8:30 -10 a.m. Classes will be held in room B-136.

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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