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December 1 - Los Banos Golden Age Club Meeting Miller and Lux Building 830 sisxth street. 1PM Bingo to follow.Source The Paper

December 2 - The first Wednesday of each month is the regular dinner meeting night of the Los Banos Sportsmen’s Association. Guests are welcome.

December 3 - Christmas Evening Downtown will be held from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Evening is hosted by Downtown Merchants and the Chamber of Commerce. Ages 21 or older. Stop by the Country Duck for more information or call 209-826-3935. Source: The Paper

December 3 - 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

December 3 - Chamber Mixer at Pearson's Jewelers, 928 6th Street

Dec. 4th - Los Banos Elks Friday Night Dinner. 7:00 p.m. 565 "E" Street.

December 4 - King's View Bazaar will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 703 I Street. There will be holiday jewelry, wreathes and many more items. For more info. call 209-826-8118. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

December 4&5 - Dicken's Craft Faire -Soroptimis International of Los Banos Presents: "A Dicken's Craft Faire" Paradiso Motors Garage, Craft Vendors $65 for both days, General admission: free, Costumed Dicken's Characters, Roving food vendors, dockside alehouse, sing-alongs, comical ditties, raree shows, melodramas, etc. For more info or vendor applications contact Marianna Marshall: 209-675-1173. Friday from 5-10 PM Saturday 9-5 PM at the Paradiso Building. sources: Los Banos Live Forums , Enterprise, and email.

December 4 - Christmas Parade will be held downtown. For info call 209-826-4963.

December 4 - Community Center Naming Comittee membershi application deadline. Persons wishing to be part of this committee must put in their applications before dec 4. More info call the City Clerk 209-827-7000 source: Enterprise

December 5 - Mariachi Benefit for safe house fundraiser will be held at the Ted Falasco Arts Center with the doors opening at 6 PM and a concert beginning at 7 PM. Cost is $25 and proceeds will go to the proposed shelter. Tickets are available at Phoenix Books. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

December 5- Vaccination Clinic for Pets at the Los Banos Veterinary Clinic
1900 E. Pacheco Blvd. (209)-826-5860, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

December 3 -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

December 6 - Fashion in Winterland fashion show for kids ages 6-18. For more information contact Anabel Coleman at 209-617-1710 or Elvira Grimes at 209-489-4969. Tickets at the door are $8 per seat.

Dec. 6th - Annual Elks Memorial Service.  1:00 p.m. 565 "E" Street.

December 7 - Elks Pasta Night at the Los Banos Elks Lodge, 565 E. Street. Three types of pasta are sserved starting at 5 p.m. (all you can eat). Call Ray Gomes for more information at 209-826-4196.

Dec. 8th - Los Banos Elks Meeting Night.  7:00 p.m.  565"E" Street

December 8 - 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.

December 8 - 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.

December 8 - 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.

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

December 9 - Annual Winter Christmas Concert directed by Tom Faria will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the high school multi-purpose room. Admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for students. Children under 12 are free.

December 9 - 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 ext. 365
Cancer support group For full details see the flier: LB_CancerSupport_Nov2008AD.pdf

December 10 - 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.

December 10 - 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.

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

Dec. 11th - Los Banos Elks Friday night Dinner.  7:00 p.m. 565 "E" Street

December 11 - Aldina Real Estate Co.
Golden Ticket
Starting at 7:00 PM
(Must be present to win)
Christmas Raffle Drawing for Children
New Born to 18 Years of Age
Festivities include:
Photos with Santa Claus
Donuts, Popcorn & Hot Chocolate with Santa Prizes include:
Toys, Bike, Electronics & Cash
Come and feel the Joy of an Old-Fashion
Christmas Celebration!
Please come sign up your
Golden Ticket
at
Aldina Real Estate Co.
249 W. Pacheco Blvd. Ste. D
Los Banos, CA 93635

December 12 - Habitat for Humanity work day at 806 Colorado Street. For more information call Shawna Guerrero at 209-826-3953. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

December 12 - Breakfast With Santa 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Fire Station No. 1 333 Seventh Street. Breakfast includes Ham, eggs, pancakes, beverage. Pre-sale tickets 6.00. Tickets at the door 8.00. Pictures with Santa 2.00. Tickets available at Miller Lux Building 830 sixth street or on www.losbanos.org. More info call 209-827-7034 - source: Enterprise

December 12 - Charleston Car Raffle drawing will be held at Sanot Ford at 11 AM. Tickets can be bought by any Charleston student or by calling Santos Ford at 209-489-7854. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

December 12 - Mariachi Concert will be held at the Ted Falasco Arts Center. For more information call 209-826-6257.

December 12 - Ham Radio Club Meeting will be held at the Police Annex Building across from City Hall.  7PM. May be precluded from time to time because of special events or 'pizza meetings' and 'fox-hunts'.

December 13 - Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting will be held at Pacheco Park at 6:45 p.m. Canles will be lit at 7 p.m. in honor of the memory of children who have died. There will be a Power Point presentation with pictures of children from our community who have been lost. If you have a photo of your child you wish to share you can take it to Copy Shipping Solutions at 1017 I Street prior to December 4th. Call 209-826-2828 for more info. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

Dec. 14th - Los Banos Elks Monday Night Football with Hot Dogs and Beer.  5:00 p.m.

December 14 - Pacheco Pass Quilters meets at 7 p.m. at 5th and K Streets. Doors are open at 6:30 p.m. For more info call Judy at 209-827-8929.

Dec. 18th- Los Banos Elks Annual Christmas Party/Gift Exchange.  7:00 p.m. 565 "E" Street.

December 19 - Beltran's Kenpo Karate Christmas workshop will be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Santa will be there for pictures. There will also be a free arts and crafts area for children under 4 years old. Beltran's is at 835 W. Pacheco Blvd. For more information call 209-829-9032. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

December 19 - Calvary Baptist Christmas play will be held at 7 p.m. Admission is non-perishabloe food items to be donated to Manna Ministries. The church is located at 302 W. K. Street. For more information contact the church office at 209-826-3682. Source: The Enterprise

December 19 - New Beginnings Christmas production will be held at 11 p.m. Source: The Enterprise

December 19 - Habitat for Humanity work day at 702 F Street. For more information call Shawna Guerrero at 209-826-3953. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

December 19 - Salvation Army Annual Food Giveaway - For more information call 209-827-4945. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

December 19 - Edlos Holiday Concert will be held at Ted Falasco Arts Center. For more info call Richard Miller at 209- 826-6257.

Dec. 21st - Los Banos Elks Monday Night Football with Hot Dogs and Beer.  5:00 p.m.

December 20 - Day 3 Church Christmas presentations: "A Baby Changes Everything" and "The Lamb". Presentations begin at 10 a.m. at 518 I Street. Source: flier

Dec. 22nd - Los Banos Elks Meeting Night.  7:00 p.m.  565 "E" Street.

December 24 - Kiwanis Club Christmas Eve dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Station #1, 333 7th Street. The dinner is free. Donations are accepted but not required. Santa Claus will visit from noon to 1 p.m.- For more info call 209-826-5181. Source for details: The Enterprise

December 27 - The Central Valley Fast Draw Club has made the last Sunday of each month their club shoot day!
Shoots will start at 9:30 am with the shooter sign in and shooter meeting, with a prompt start at 10 am.
The community is welcome!
The location is at 13659 Badger Flat Rd.

Dec. 28th - Los Banos Elks Monday Night Football with Hot Dogs and Beer.  5:00 p.m.

December 31 - New Year's Eve Celebration will be held at the Los Banos O'Banion Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Gourmet prime rib buffet will begin at 7:30 p.m. Dancing will be from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with DJ Ron Norman. There will be a champagne toast at midnight followed by sweets and confections. Age 21 or older. Attire: trendy / upscale. $75 per person. Tickets are available at Espanas and the Chamber office. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

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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 3 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.

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.

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.

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

Teen childbirth education is offered at Memorial Hospital every Thursday afternoon from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Patients can enroll at any time by calling 209-826-0591, ext. 270.

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

Every Friday afternoon, Memorial Hospital offers a free car seat safety check. Call for an appointment: (209) 826-0591 extension 270 or 356).

Senior's Arts, Crafts and Quilting Class from 9 AM to 12 noon and 1 PM to 3 PM. Classes are held at 830 6th Street. Call 827-7046 for more information.

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.

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.

Bethany Community Church has started a Christian youth book club. The club meets each Saturday at 4 p.m. at 401 West L St. The book club accepts members ages 13-18. The group is directed by Lori Kyle. For more information about the club or on how to join you can call Elvira Grimes at 489-4969.

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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