November 2009

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Calendar Events:

November 1 - Mari Calendar Pie Sal Fundraiser for Ted Falasco Arts Center begins. For more info call Duane Brehm at 209-826-8751.

November 2 - Joey Terranova Benefit drive-thru-dinner from 4 PM to 7 PM at D.E.S. Hall. Donation is $10 for 1/2 BBQ chicken, rigatoni, salad and a roll. For tickets call Alvin Deniz at 209-769-6911, Nichoel Russitano at 209-631-9389, Karen Baker at 209-675-6763 or DJ Barcellos at 209-587-1605. Source: "The Paper"

November 2 - 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.

November 4 - The first Wednesday of each month is the regular dinner meeting night of the Los Banos Sportsmen’s Association. Guests are welcome.

November 5 - Country Duck's Christmas Open House will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Country Duck is located at 1009 6th Street. Call 209-826-3935 for more information. Source: The Paper

November 5 - 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

November 5 -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

November 7 - San Luis Refuge to feature guided tours on Crane Day Nov. 7 Source: email and Merced Sun Star. For more information, click this link.

November 7 - March for Babies Relay will be held from 12 PM to 9 PM. There will be a fun and meaningful opening ceremony starting at noon and then teams of families and friends will spend the day walking or running around a track. During the 9 hours there will be activities, music and fun. The day ends with a luminaria ceremony. For more information call Cristen Babik at 559-490-2442.

November 7 - Vaccination Clinic for Pets at the Los Banos Veterinary Clinic
1900 E. Pacheco Blvd. (209)-826-5860, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

November 9 - 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.

November 10 - March of Dimes Chili's Night from 4 - 10:30 PM. Present a March of Dimes flier at Chili's and 10% of your purchase will be donated to March of Dimes. Contact Nikki Kimport at 209-710-8769 for a flier or more information. Source: The Paper

November 10 - 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.

November 10 - 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.

November 10 - 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.

November 10 - Diabetic Support Group for Parents at Memorial Hospital from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591, ext. 356 for more information.

November 11 - 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

November 12 - Enterprise Zone and Small Business Assistance Seminar
9:00 am to 10:30 am
Police Annex Building
535 J Street
Los Banos, CA
The City of Los Banos committed to expanding opportunities for small business and entrepreneurs (SBE's) and encouraging more individuals to start a business.
The seminar will focus on the newly designated Enterprise Zone and how your company can earn valuable tax credits toward your State income tax as well as the new Small Business Assistance Program offered by the City of Los Banos.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable information on how your business can earn up to $37,440 (in tax credits) just for hiring one new employee. (employee eligibility is required) For more information or to RSVP please call (209) 723-3889 or email HHennagan@mcedco.com Event Sponsored by Kagome Inc., the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce and The City of Los Banos. Source: email

November 12 - Elks Lodge Veteran's Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP requested. For more info call 209-509-9935 or 209-827-0691.

November 12 - 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.

November 12- 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.

November 12- Diabetic Support Group for Teens at Memorial Hospital from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591 ext. 356 for more information.

November 13, 14, 15 - The Los Banos Performing Arts Group presents The Star Spangled Girl at the Los Banos High Stage. Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 4:30 p.m. $5 general admission, $3 ASB. Source: The Paper

November 13 - Gift basket live auction for Joe Terranova will be held at 10 a.m. at Memorial Hospital. For more information call Kathy Carvalho at 209-826-0591 ext. 237. source: Los Banos Enterprise

November 14 - Rocky Mountain Elk Big Game Banquet starts at 5 p.m. Call Phil Martenelli for more information at 925-708-4724. Source: The Enterprise

November 14 - Abarca Concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the Falasco Arts Center. Ther will be piano solos, duets, rhythm ensembles, a children's choir and dance movements. Source: The Enterprise

November 14 - St. Alban's traditional Victorian Tea will be held from 11 AM to 3 PM. There will be teas, finger sandwiches, pastries as well as items for purchase such as homemade jams and gift baskets. The tea will be held at St. Alban's Parish Hall, on the corner of Illinois and L Streets. Suggested donation is $8. Tickets are available at the door or you can call the Parish Office at 209-826-2812. Source: The Paper

November 14 - Fall Festival Dinner and Silent Auction - The Fall Festival Dinner and Silent Auction are a long-standing tradition of the Los Banos United Methodist Church, and this year's event is just around the corner, on Saturday, November 14.  This is the local church's biggest fund-raiser every year, and it involves virtually everyone in our church family in some form or another.  The proceeds go toward meeting our share of the activities and missions of the world-wide United Methodist Church.

The dinner menu is unique for Los Banos (barbecued Cornish game hen, rice pilaf, green beans, salad, roll and dessert) and the price is the same as last year:  $15.00 for adults, and $7.00 for children under 12.  The serving time is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and takeouts are available starting at 5:45 p.m.

The silent auction features a large variety of fine merchandise and services donated by members of the church family, including handicrafts, home-baked goods, gift baskets of all kinds, hosted meals, and use of a vacation home, to name just a few.  There is no charge to attend the silent auction, so even those who have other dinner plans are welcome to participate in the auction.

The entire event will be held in the church's Fellowship Hall, located at 1031 Iowa Avenue, near the intersection of Iowa and West J Street.

Tickets for the dinner can be purchased by calling the church office at (209) 826-4181, or Gregg or Juli Rice at (209) 826-1027.  You can also request tickets or get further information by e-mailing to grice@inreach.com. Source: email

November 14 - Church bazaar will be hled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by the Calvary Women's Ministry. All crafters and retailers can come and sell items for $10 (seller's table place cost). The public is invited to come and shop. Lunch will be available for $5. For more information contact Emily Perkins at (408) 852-0664. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

November 14 - 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'.

November 16 - Nacho grande bar to help Joey Terrenova will be held from 11: 30 AM to 1:30 PM at the hospital. Tickets are $5 for nachos, soda and a cookie. For tickets or more info call Shawn Garcia at ext. 237 or Kathy Carvalho at ext. 237. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

November 18 - Free library program: Troy Thoreson and coin collecting will be held at 7:46 PM at the library (7th and Pacheco Blvd.). Free admission and refreshments. Source: library flier

November 18 - Alzheimers Support Group meets at Country Waffles 845 W.Pacheco Blvd. For details call Diana Ingram at 1-209-826-0874

November 19 - Golden Age Club Dinner will be held at the exhibit building at the fairgrounds. 4:30 p.m. No host cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner. Tickets must be purchased at the Miller and Lux office on or before Friday the 13th. $8 members, $9 non-members - Dinner trays are $6 and can be purchased prior to the dinner or that night. Source: The Paper

November 19 - Last day to order pies to benefit the Arts Council. Pick up date is November 25th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Falasco Arts Center. To order call Duane Brehm at 209-826-8751 or Dean Young at 209-675-2005. Source: The Paper

November 20 - Harvest Craft Faire & Salad Lunch (Los Banos Recreation Senior Services). There will be a salad luncheon ad you can shop at various craft booths. Purchase $5 tickets in advance at the office. Craft faire is 10 to 2 p.m. and lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Source: The Paper

November 20, 21, 22- The Los Banos Performing Arts Group presents The Star Spangled Girl at the Los Banos High Stage. Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 4:30 p.m. $5 general admission, $3 ASB. Source: The Paper

November 20 - Author Francisco Jimenez book reading will be held at the Ted Falasco Arts Center at 7 p.m. For more info call Meg Withers at 650-823-3652.

November 21 - D.E.S. Cioppino Dinner Dance will be held at D.E.S. Hall. Cocktail hour starts at 5 PM, dinner is at 5:30 PM and dancing begins at 8:30 PM. Music will be by Fisher DJ. Donation $40. For tickets or more information call Simon Sequiera at 209-617-9859, Rosalyn Garcia at 209-752-9401 or Gilbert Silva at 209-826-1190.

November 25 - Marie Calendar Pie Pick up at the Ted Falasco Arts Center. For more information call Duane Brehm at 209-826-8751.

November 27 - Angel Tree donations begin. Names can be found on the Christmas tree at Coldwell Banker. 645 Pacheco Blvd.

November 29 - 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.

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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).

Mom Talk is a group that meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. across from the hospital at 10 a.m. in the Education Room Suite D. Mom's talk and children play!

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.

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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