October 2009

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Calendar Events:

October 1 - Milliken's annual fundraiser pasta and meatball luncheon will be held from 1-3 PM at the Elk's Lodge at 565 E Street. The donation for the lunch is $9. Call Diana Ingram at 209-827-0667 or 209-564-1430 for tickets.

October 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

October 1 -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 3 - Fall Clean Up from 7 AM to 3 PM at the Merced Co Fairgrounds and also at Ranchwood Park. source: Los Banos Live Forums

October 3 - Modesto Broncos vs. Wildcats at 1:30 p.m. Location to be announced. For more information visit http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=lbwildcats

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

October 3 - 2009 Memorial Hospital Gala, featuring a "Royal Masquerade Ball" theme will be held at 5 p.m. For more information call 209-826-0591 ext. 276.

October 5 - Native Sons of the Golden West Drive Thru Dinner will be held at D.E.S. Hall from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. The dinner is $9. You get pasta, Italian sausage, salad and a roll.

October 5 - 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.

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

October 8 - American Cancer Society kick-off for Relay for Life will be held at the United Methodist Church at 1031 Iowa Street. For more information call Sandra Mello-Salazar at 209-769-4427, Peggy Oliver at 209-489-0674 or Crysti Wheller at 209-829-3419. source: Los Banos Enterprise

October 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.

October 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.

October 8- 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 - Wildcats vs. Hilmar Packers at 1:30 p.m. Location to be announced. For more information visit http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=lbwildcats.

October 10 - 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'.

October 10 - 11 - Horseshoe Tournament at Racquet Club Park on San Luis Street next to the Jr. High.  Bring your own shade and enjoy.

2 days of horseshoe Fun!!
Singles:  Saturday, October 10
Doubles:  Sunday, October 11

Singles:  $10          Doubles:  $20

Prize Money Awarded 4 Places

The Famous "Pigg" Tri-Tip Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Soda and Water will be available for purchase.

Call Ric Sloan 209-509-6400
    Pete Hernandez 209-752-9265
For more information

Sign up begins at 9:00 a.m. - Tournament begins at 10:00 a.m. SHARP.
Source: LosBanosLive.com

October 12 - Sportmen's Rib Dinner - Details will be posted later!

October 12 - 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.

October 13 - St. John's Annual Smörgåsbord Dinner
* Date: Tuesday, October 13
* Time: 5: to 7:30pm
* Where: St. John's Lutheran Church, 250 W. Adams [behind John Jay Inn]
* Price: $20/Adult, $10/Children - children under 4 free
* Menu includes: roast pork, Swedish meatballs, potatoes in white gravy, cabbage rolls, spiced fruit & apples, deviled eggs, cole slaw, salmon
mousse, rice pudding, swedish pancakes...and more.   ALL YOU CAN EAT!
* Tickets: Sondra Palocsay 209.612.6224
source: email from Sondra

October 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.

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

October 14 - Free monthly talk at the library: How to prepare for and apply to college will be given by Jennifer Villalobos at 7:46 p.m. source: Enterprise newspaper

October 14 - 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

October 17 - 37th Annual Hoop Shoot Competition will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call Marty Oates at 408-607-0625. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

October 17-18 - Knights of Columbus annual fundraiser will be held in front of Kmart, Wal-mart, Save Mart and Food Less.

October 17 - Soroptimist Girl's Self Esteem Event "Girls Rock Whatcha Got" will be held at St. John's Church on 250 W. Adams. Sign in is at 9:30 a.m. The event is limited to forty 7th, 8th & 9th grade girls. There will be door prizes including ipods. There will be an un-fashion fashion show, fresh lunch and snacks. For more info go to www.lbsoroptimist.com. See flyer/registration form at Pearson's Jewelers 928 6th street. Registration deadline is October 9th. Source: losbanoslive.com

October 17 - Charleston Elementary School fall festival will have fun, food, games, a silent auction and more. Call Laura Olson at 209-827-0667 for raffle tickets to win a $500 giftcard, laptop and patio set. Source: Los Banos Enterprise

October 17 - Buhach Thunder vs. Wildcats at 1:30 p.m. Location to be announced. For more information visit http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=lbwildcats.

October 18 - Dog Day in the Park (will probably take place in Pacheco Park). source: Los Banos Live Forums

October 19 - Law Enforcement Night at the Elks Lodge will be held at 6 p.m. For more info call 209-826-2282.

October 19 - Ag Boosters chicken-rigatoni drive-thru dinner will be held. To find out more information or buy tickets call Don Baker at 209-617-6608.

October 21 - Alzheimers Support Group meets at Country Waffles 845 W.Pacheco Blvd. For details call Diana Ingram at 1-209-826-0874

October 22 - Chamber Mixer at Sport & Rehab Physical Therapy, 312 W. J Street

October 22 - Golden Age Dinner will be held at the exhibit building at the fairgrounds. 4:30 PM is no host cocktails and dinner starts at 7 PM. Dinner will be Italian sausage and pasta. $8.00 members/$9.00 non-members. Tickets much be purchased at the Miller & Lux buidling on or before Oct. 16.

October 22 - Anti-domestic violence rally will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The march will begin at Pacheco Park and conclude at City Hall, 520 J Street. There will be speeches given at City Hall and the event will end at the Police Annex with refreshments and information given out.

October 24 - Jazz singer Kitty Margolis Concert will be held at the Ted Falasco Arts Center. For more information call 209-826-6257.

October 24 - Wildcats vs. Manteca Jaguars at 10:00 a.m. Location to be announced. For more information visit http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=lbwildcats.

October 24 - Car Wash & Raffle Our local Animal Shelter can use your help. A group of local volunteers are holding a car Wash & Raffle on Saturday, October 24th at Rooney's Liquor Store at located at 310 W. Pacheco Blvd. starting at 9 AM. You can help them out by getting your car washed and purchase a raffle ticket or two. The raffle drawing will be held at 2 PM and you need not be present to win. Donations of animal food and blankets would also be appreciated.     Source:   John Whala Executive Director  Los Banos Chamber of Commerce

October 25 - The Los Banos High School Marching Band is having its 2nd annual Tri-Tip Dinner Drive Thru on Sunday, October 25, 2009.  Tickets are currently being sold through the Los Banos High School Marching Band for $25.00 each and feeds 4.  The price of the ticket includes Whole Tri-Tip, Beans, Salad and 4 Dinner Rolls.  If you are interested in purchasing tickets to help your local high school band, please contact Los Banos Band Foundation President, Becky Rioux at zfamily2122000@aol.com or Band Foundation Vice President, Scott Williams at scottew@sbcglobal.net Cinthia Fast at fastgirl4u@comcast.net . Source: email

October 25 - 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.

October 25 - Wishes were Fishes Concert will be held at Westside Community Church which is located at 614 North Mercey Springs. For more information call the church at 209-826-5314.

October 28 - Bake sale 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

October 29 - Ribbon cutting for Guild Mortgage at 241 West Pacheco, Suite C Source: email

October 29 - Breast health workshop will be held a Memorial Hospital, 520 West I Street, from 3 to 5 PM. This free event will offer information regarding mammograms, services and breast exams offered by the American Cancer Society. For more info call Carolyn Nazabal at 209-826-0151 ext. 270.

October 30 - Small Business Roundtable will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Memorial Hospital Los Banos Board room in the Administrative Support Services Building. This roundtable is free. Bring your own lunch. The floor will be open for discussion. Bring your suggestions and thoughts about what works well for businesses in Los Banos.

October 31 - Waterford Sabercats vs. Wildcats at 9:30 a.m. Location to be announced. For more information visit http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=lbwildcats.

October 31 - Harvest of Fun Carnival will be hosted by the Los Banos Fellowship of Believers at Henry Miller Plaza from 4 PM to 8 PM. There will be free hot dogs, candy and prizes.

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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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