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through March 19 - Adult Spring Softball Regstration - source flier posted on Los Banos City site: http://www.losbanos.org/images/stories/documents/rec/recreation_fallwinter2009.pdf More info 209-827-7034 ext 21

March 1 - Elk's Pasta Feed (Source: Los Banos Enterprise)

March 3 - Los Banos City Council Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers at 7 p.m. Call 209-827-7000 for more info. (Source: http://www.losbanos.com/community.htm) Click here to view agenda. (Source: Losbanos.org)

March 3 - Culture & Arts Commission meeting at the City Hall Council Chambers at 10 a.m. Click here to view agenda. (Source: Losbanos.org)

March 3 - Los Banos Sportsmen's Club Dinner - "The first Wednesday of each month is the regular dinner meeting night of the Los Banos Sportsmen’s Association. Guests are welcome. The bar opens at 6:30. Dinner is at 7:30 - $15.00 for members; $20.00 for guests." Source: http://www.losbanostrapshooting.com/schedule.html - -viewed Jan 2, 2010

March 4 - The Los Banos Tea Party will hold its' monthly meeting March 4 at 7:00 PM It will be held at the Los Banos Child Development Center, 1620 San Luis, next to the Junior High

March 4 - AM Los Banos

Come join us at
AM Los Banos on March 4th at 7:30 AM
at
Country Waffles
Located at 845 W. Pacheco Blvd.
Bring plenty of business cards and flyers to network with your local businesses The Guest Speakers will be Debbie Jurado from Chase Bank Susan Costen from Merced County Office of Education You can order breakfast or just have coffee

These meetings are conducted in a relaxed and informal environment with lots of discussion Bring a business friend & we'll see you there

(Source: Los Banos Chamber of Commerce email)

March 5 - Clue performed at Los Banos High School at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door as well as the high school. (Source: Los Banos Enterprise)

March 5 - T-Ball sign ups for ages 3-9. Cost $45 at the 7th Street ball fields. Games will be played on Thursday nights. For more info call 209-827-7034. (Source: Los Banos Enterprise)

March 5 - Arbor Day breakfast will be held at the Miller & Lux building from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and will include pancakes, eggs, ham, coffee and juice. Proceeds will go to help preserve items and pay operating costs at the Milliken Museum. Tickets are $8 and available from the Miller & Lux building or Los Banos Flower Shop on K Street. Tickets will not be sold at the door. (Source: Los Banos Enterprise)

March 5 - Arbor Day Celebration at Southbrook Park (1155 Turquoise Drive - located at the corner of Limestone Blvd. and Travertine Way) at 4 p.m. (Source: City of Los Banos Recreation Guide)

March 6 - Habitat for Humanity workday:
We can use volunteers to crawl under the house to dismantle plumbing.  We can use lawn mowing help, weather permitting.  We can use wheelbarrows to load plaster in the 30 yard dumpster. For more info call Ned T Ryan, Office:  209-826-4706 (Source: email)

March 6 - Soroptimis Saturday of Service free BBQ will be held at the Salvation Army, 431 Fourth St. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free BBQ for anyone in need.

March 7 - Charleston Enchilada Sale - A pan of enchiladas is $6 and pick up is at D.E.S. Hall. For tickets, ask any Charleston parent or call Lara Olson at 209-346-1199. (Source: LB Enterprise)

March 7 - Annual Arts Council Dinner and Concert will be held at 4 p.m. (Source: email) Raymond Saar and Dian Ketchie will be performing. No-host cocktail hour will begin at 4 p.m. followed by the entertainment. A gourmet dinner will be served by Espana's. (Source: flier)

March 8 - Pacheco Pass Quilter's Meeting - For info call 209-827-8929. (Source: Los Banos Chamber of Commerce Calendar Board)

March 10, 11, 12 - Musical Workshop will be held at First Baptist Church, 809 D Street at 6 p.m. each evening. There is a $10 registration fee and it is open to the public. The musical will take place on March 13 at 3:30 p.m. For more info. call Greg Johnson at 209-827-1452. (Source: Los Banos Enterprise)

March 10 - Free library program: Jacque Meriam: Is the library relevant in an Internet World? Program will be held at 7:46 PM at the library (7th and Pacheco). Free admission and refreshments. Source: library flier

March 10 - Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers at 7 p.m. Call 209-827-7000 for more info. (Source: http://www.losbanos.com/community.htm)

March 11 - Support your Local Sheriff Mark Pazin reception will be held at Los Banos Elks Lodge, 565 E. Street from 5-8 p.m., heavy hors d'oeuvres, cost $20 (Source: The Paper)

March 12- 14 - A Weekend of Art Youth Art Exhibition presented by Los Banos Arts Council will be held at the Ted Falasco Arts Center, on the corner of 5th and K Streets.
Friday March 12 - Opening reception 6-8 p.m. with refreshments, music, awards presentation
Saturday March 13 - Art activities, contests, bake sale from 10-3 p.m., scavenger hunt, group murals, sidewalk chalk drawing, ceramic pinch pots, origami airplanes and flight contest, face painting
Sunday March 14 - Exhibition hourse 11-3 p.m. Pick up 3-5 p.m.
(Source: flier)

March 12 - March 14 - Square Dancing at the fairgrounds - Los Banos Delight Festivals Jerry Story & Jet Roberts Sharon & Casey Parker Full A-2, C-1 Session More information: Harlan (707) 277-7536 or harlanbowen@sbcglobal.net. Friday, March 12, 2010 – Sunday, March 14, 2010. Merced County Fairgrounds F & 4th Streets Los Banos, CA. sources: http://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/ca/ncsda and http://www.northstatedancersassociation.com/Schedule,%20West%20Coast%20Square%20Dance.htm on Jan 2, 2010 There is a flier here

Los Banos Blast surce: http://www.jerrystory.com/schedule/home.asp

March 13 - A gospel musical will be held at 3:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. It is free. For more info. call Greg Johnson at 209-827-1452. (Source: Los Banos Enterprise)

March 13 - 3/13/2010 AKC-HT Hills Ferry Hunting Retriever Club Los Banos, CA - for info: Wendy Johnston (Wendy@MaverickGoldens.com) Sources: http://www.dogsafield.com/eventlist.asp and http://www.marinretrieverclub.com/Calendar.aspx on Jan 2, 2010 and http://justlabradors.com/forum/showthread.php?p=170276

March 13 - Our Lady of Fatima School, Parents Club kicks off the 30th Annual Spring Gala and Auction on Saturday, March 13, 2010, Cocktails and Silent Auction starts at 5:30, Dinner and Live Auction at 7:30, at the school grounds (1625 Center Ave).  This year's theme, Glitz and Glam Hollywood Style will be a fun and elegant evening inside a gorgeous tent with delicious food, drinks and great items for auction.  Table and Event Sponsorship opportunities are available.  Contact Julia Mevi (209) 509-5226.  Tickets are $50/guest and includes cocktail hour, dinner and full bar selections.  Tickets can be purchased at Our Lady of Fatima School.  This event is for 21 years or older and dress is "Black Tie Admired".  Join us in a fabulous evening for a great cause. (Source: email from M.C. Feb. 19, confirmed by phone with JM at above number).

March 16 - New Horizon Christian Center community food pantry open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First come, first served basis. 631 H Street. For more info call 209-509-6144. (Source: Los Banos Enterprise)

March 17 - Alzheimers Support Group meets at 12 noon at Country Waffle. For more info call 209-826-5374.

March 17 - Los Banos City Council Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers at 7 p.m. Call 209-827-7000 for more info. (Source: http://www.losbanos.com/community.htm)

March 17 - United Methodist Potato Luncheon. To get a tickent call Charlene Martin at 209-826-4276 or Karen Bonillas at 209-826-6803. (Source: Los Banos Enterprise)

March 17 - Go Green For Seniors!
A Complimentary Breakfast
Provided By
United Way     PG&E and Merced County Area Agency On Aging
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Los Banos Spring Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
403 F Street in Los Banos
Breakfast prepared by Los Banos Volunteer Fire Dept.
Seating is limited to 300 attendees.
Register today!

Pick up your registration forms at the Miller & Lux Center at 830 Sixth St. by 5:00 PM March 12, 2010 (Source: Los Banos Chamber of Commerce email)

March 18 - Comedians from HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Comics Unleashed" @ Espanas. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16. No one under 21 admitted. Call 209-826-4041 for more info. (Source: The Paper)

March 18 - Veteran's Information Fair 9AM -2 PM 939 West Main St MERCED - source LBE

March 18-21 - St. Joseph Tridium begins at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Mass will be held March 19 at 7 a.m. and March 20 at 7 p.m. The celebration will start after the 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Masses on March 20 at OLF School parish hall. There will be refreshments. March 21 celebrations will continue after the 1 p.m. Mass with free tickets for raffles. There will be a pot luck, dances, music and games.

March 19 - Friends of the NRA Dinner - " Los Banos Friends of the NRA are proud to host the 10 th Annual NRA Dinner & Auction Friday, March 19, 2010. The event will take place at the Los Banos Sportsmen's Club located at 13989 S. Mercey Springs Rd. Doors open at 6:00PM. Tickets are $55.00 per person. Patrons are treated to a fun filled evening of raffles, live auction, silent auction, and special drawings. Returning specialties will be the "Ladies Table" and "Junior Adult Raffle". Tickets are also currently available for the "Fantastic Four" Gun Drawing". This "rollover until all guns are gone" features: (1) Springfield MIA 7.62mm NATO, (1) M1 Carbine .30cal, (1) Bushmaster 15 Model 4 Carbine .223cal (1) M&P 15-22 Tactical 22LR. Tickets are $50.00 Winner need not be present to win. Tickets and/or Sponsorships may be purchased by contacting: Jim Bertao @ 209.704.4796. DJ Barcellos 209.587.1605 or Ron Pereira @ 209.769.5581. No tickets sold at the door. FNRA events grant to the Central California shooting and hunting Programs." - source chamber email feb 11

March 19 - Adult Softball Spring League registration ends. For more info call 209-827-7034. (Source: Los Banos Enterprise)

March 19 - Ribbon Cutting TheBaby Shop - Friday, March 19,2010 10 AM @ The Chamber Office

March 19 - Ribbon Cutting Mara's Party Supplies Friday, March 19, 2010 10:15 AM @ The Chamber Office

March 20 - Los Banos Hydro-Cats sign-ups from 2 p.m. -4 p.m. at the Loftin Stadium public pool. (Source: Los Banos Enterprise)

March 20 - Santos Ford Drive One 4 Your School "Los Banos High School Fundraiser Charlie Pikas Soft Ball Team Fundraiser 9 AM-5 PM March 20, 2010 Santos Ford will pay $20.00 per test drive to the School Softball Program For more information call (209) 675-3705, (209)-587-6236 or (209) 826-4921 or e-mail Rodney Appleton at Rodneyappleton@gmail.com Drive One 4 Your School at Santos Ford 617 W. Pacheco Blvd. L os Banos " source lb chamber email 3-17-2010

March 20 - Habitat For Humanity Workday - contact Ned Ryan for details 209-826-4706

March 20-21 - Hunting License Certification will be held at 8:30 a.m. To sign up call: 209-826-3600. Hunter education books are available at 22008 Hentry Miller Ave. (Source: Los Banos Enterprise)

March 20 - Wild horse and burro adoption at Against the Crooked Sky Horse Stables at 17982 West Cotton Road. There will be 30 horses, mostly yearlings and 10 burros for public adoption. Preview on Friday 3 p.m., Adoption on Saturday 9-10 a.m. Animals not taken during bidding will be available for a $125 adoption fee. (Source: Los Banos Enterprise)

March 20 - Quilters Guild Class from 9:30 am-2pm -For info call 209-827-8929. (Source: Los Banos Chamber of Commerce Calendar Board)

March 20-21 Hunter Safety Course "Held at the Los Banos Wildlife refuge on Henry Miller Ave They start at 8:30 AM go thru lunch (pizza) end on Saturday 4:30 PM 8:30 Sunday start and finish after the test is complete. Passing is 80% Donation of $10.00 to cover the cost of Saturdsy lunch, bottled water and rent. " More info: Sandy Wakeling,Hunter Safety Instructor wakeling@elite.net (209) 826-3600
Courses will also be held on: March 20th & 21st May 29th & 30th July 24eh & 25th August 21st & 22th September 25th & 26th October 30th & 31st Source: http://www.losbanostrapshooting.com/huntersafety.html Viewed Jan 2, 2010

March 20 - 21 - Los Banos Tiger Youth Cheer Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon will be held at the Los Banos High School new gym. For all girls agers 8-14. Cost is $30. For questions, contact Denise Torongo at 209-968-0387. (Source: Los Banos Enterprise and email from D.J.)

March 20 - Los Banos Genealogical Society Meetingat 10 a.m. at 16778 Place Road. The speaker will be John Spevak. Refreshments will be served. For more info call Betty Bettencourt at 209-826-4882. (Source: The Paper)

March 21 - OLF presents Santos Ford Car Give Away at 12 noon.

March 21 - Our lady of Fatima School Presents Santos Ford Car Give Away
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
$5.00 Donation
(need not be present to win)
Drawing to be held March 21, 2010 Noon @ Santos Ford Pick up your tickets at:
OLF School or at Santos Ford

*Winner must pay DMV Fees, Sales Tax and Doc fees *Vehicle & tickets courtesy of Tony & Barbara Dutra Santos Ford Licoln Mercury
(Source: Los Banos Chamber of Commerce email)

March 22-27 Missoula Children's Theatre Workshop King Arthur's Quest. For information call 209-826-9095 (Source: Los Banos Chamber of Commerce Calendar Board)

March 22 - Business-Education Alliance
of Merced County
Presented by
Los Banos Chamber of Commerce
March 22, 2010
12 Noon @
Espana's Southwest Bar & Grill
1460 E. Pacheco Blvd
Luncheon cost will be $11.00 per person
The program will be presented by
Molly CassidyDennis Brazil
(Kagome Foods)
Dr. Steve Tietgen
(Superintendent LBUSD)
BEAM provides the opportunity for business owners to affect curriculum change, so that graduates are better prepared to meet the needs of local business owners. By working together to help all students have goals, graduate and aquire real world
  skills, we all get a more productive workforce by improving literacy, writing, technical, motivation and problem solving skills.
Challenge students to think "beyond the classroom". This proram can provide you the opprotunity to communicate with teachers, administrators and school boards to increase awareness and to make subject matter relevant to the real world. Help educators to solve productivity and efficiency issues.
To help us get better prepared, please RSVP by 12 noon on Friday, March 19th, 2010 (Source: Chamber of Commerce email)

March 23 - LB Mile High Karate Tuesday, March 23, 2010 2 PM @ 932 I Street

March 24 - Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers at 7 p.m. Call 209-827-7000 for more info. (Source: http://www.losbanos.com/community.htm)

March 24 - Senior Social is held every 4th Wednesday every month. Dinner is served at 6 pm. Cost is $6. Bring a salad or dessert and your place setting. Bingo will be layed after dinner. For more info call the Miller and Lux Senior Center at 209-827-7046. (Source: Los Banos Recreation Guide)

March 24 - Los Banos Golden Age Trip to Chukchansi Gold Casino will depart City Parking Lot at the corner of 7th and J street at 8 am. Estimated time at Chukchansi will be from 9:30 to 4 pm. Estimated return to Los Banos: 6 pm. Price includes round-trip bus transfers to the casino, $10 slot e-Cash, $5 food credit, coffee & donuts and driver's tips. Cost is $29 per person. For more info call 209-826-0165. (Source: flier)

March 24 - Choir fundraiser drive-through chicken dinner to be picked up at La Morenita Market on H Street. Dinner will include 1/2 chicken, rice, beans, and tortillas for $10. Pick-up is from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets can be purches from Tom or Bertha Faria (at the drugstore), the A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers or their parents. For more information call Tom Faria at 209-826-6033 ext. 621 or 209-826-9004. Tickets can be delivered! (Source: Los Banos Enterprise and email from B.F.)

March 25 - The Merced Community College District Board of Trustees
and the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce
Extend an Invitation to You to Join Us
for an Open House at the Los Banos Campus
Thursday, March 25 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Guests will be invited to learn about the Los Banos campus,
take a tour of the facilities, and join the Dean’s List,
a new circle of friends dedicated to providing
financial support for the Los Banos Campus.
Catering by Españas.
RSVP by calling the Los Banos Campus at 381-6412. (Source: email from G.L.)

March 25 - Chamber Mixer at Merced College (Los Banos Campus), 22240 Highway 152 (Source: email 1/8/2010 Los Banos Chamber of Commerce)

March 26 - Rotary Crab Feed at the fairgrounds - For info call 209-826-0402 or 209-826-3831 (Source: Rotary Club and Los Banos Chamber of Commerce Calendar Board)
"Los Banos Rotary Club Annual Crab Feed Friday, March 26, 2010 Los Banos Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 403 F St., Los Banos Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with Hosted Bar Dinner Served at 7 p.m. Per Person: $40.00 (Each ticket includes a 10% off coupon for any in stock purchase at the Los Banos Lowe’s) Meal includes: Cocktails, Salad, Bread, Pasta, Crab and Wine. Proceeds to help fund local Rotary Club projects. Lots of Raffle Prizes! For Tickets or More Information contact: Gene Lieb at 388-6551 or 704-3831" - Source Flier emailed from Rotary

March 26 - Craft Boutique and Taco Bar - Come join senior citizens for a day of arts & crafts and lunch. Lunch is $5 (11 am - 1 pm). Tickets are available at the Miller & Lux Building. For more info call 209-827-7046. (Source: City of Los Banos Recreation Guide)

March 27 - Habitat For Humanity Garage Sale "We will be there at 7AM till 4PM Selling and taking donations. Habitat for Humanity Westside is having a GARAGE SALE Saturday March 27, 702 F Street Los Banos CA Spring is almost here, so it’s a great time to go through your garage, your sheds, and donate those outdated, or unwanted items that are re-usable, or re-sellable to others. For those looking for bargains on household items, building materials, and appliances this is your opportunity. Habitat for Humanity Westside is in the process of rehabilitating 6 homes here in Los Banos, and is in need of, Appliances, Cabinets, Doors, Windows, Paint, Light Fixtures, Tools, (power or hand) Bathtubs/Shower enclosures, Toilets, Sinks, Flooring, and general building materials. Our staff will be available to asses your donations, and if needed pick them up. In the spirit of Habitat’s Restore we will reuse, or offer for sale donated merchandise during this event. So if you finished a remodel, or redecorated and have leftovers, or just want to clear out unwanted home goods, this is a great opportunity to support Habitat for Humanity Westside. Please contact us @ (209) 827-0473. We are always looking for volunteers. Habitat for Humanity is a people-to-people partnership drawing together individuals and communities to build decent, affordable housing. Whatever your skills, you can lend a hand, and know that you are making a positive difference in your neighbors lives. " source email from tfd 3-23-2010

March 27 - Basketball Dinner Auction will be held in the multi-purpose room at the high school. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. For more info call Joe Barcellos. (Source: The Los Banos Enterprise)

March 27 - Missoula Children's Theater (King Arthur's Court) will be held at the Ted Falasco Arts Center at 3 and 7 PM (Source: email)

March 27 - Scholastic Clay Target Program Local Tournament.aka Nor-Cal Fun Shoot - Los Banos. According to Source :http://www.losbanostrapshooting.com/sctp.html (viewed jan 2, 2010) "The Scholastic Clay Target Program provides school-age participants in grades 12 and under with the opportunity to showcase their competitive shooting skills and earn state and national recognition. The program is designed to instill in participants safe firearms handling, commitment, responsibility, leadership, and teamwork. " The following flier be for this year but we have yet to confirm this. http://www.casctptrap.com/pdf%202010/Los%20Banos%20Shoot%202010B.pdf Source: http://www.casctptrap.com/events.html

March 27 Pacheco State Park Wildflower Day will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 38787 Dinosaur Point Road. There will be free crafts for children and representatives from fish & game, state parks and the California Native Plant Society will be available to answer questions. A bird walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. and there will be a wildflower hike starting at 10 a.m. Lunch will be on sale from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All visitors will recieve a free Pacheco State Park button. Cost is $5. For more information call 209-826-1197 or 209-826-8283. (Source: Merced Sun Star and email from S.S.)

"PACHECO STATE PARK CELEBRATES 7TH WILDFLOWER DAY ON SATURDAY MARCH 27TH Los Banos & Gilroy: The public is invited to Pacheco State Park on Saturday, March 27th for its 7th Annual Wildflower Day, from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. This promises to be a fun, inexpensive day for families, in the great outdoors. People from State Parks, the California Native Plant Society, the Central Valley Bird Club, and many others will be on hand to answer questions. There will be free Wildflower Day crafts for the kids as well. A Birding Walk starts at 9:30 a.m. and a Wildflower Hike will depart at 10 a.m. (Tours are for a limited number of people. Sign-ups for these are first-come-first-served the day of the event.) Visitors can take a free Self-Guided Hike on their own to a beautiful view of San Luis Reservoir and the Central Valley. Come visit any time that day to enjoy the flowers, information tables, and picnic area. Los Banos' Hot Dog Heaven will have lunch and beverages available from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. All Wildflower Day visitors will receive a free Pacheco State Park Button. The only fee for this event is the $5 state park day use fee per car. Facilities at Pacheco State Park are limited: bring your own water (as no drinking water is available), layered clothing, sunscreen or hat, and sturdy footwear. Visitors may also want food, binoculars, folding chairs, and cameras. Pacheco State Park is at the top of historic Pacheco Pass: Take the Dinosaur Point Road Exit off of Highway 152, 25 miles west of Los Banos and 23 miles east of Gilroy, and follow the signs. The park is at 38787 Dinosaur Point Road, Hollister. See www.parks.ca.gov/events and choose Pacheco State Park for details. For more information or to request aids or services for people with disabilities, please call (209) 826-1197 or 826-8283 or write Jennifer at jmorg@parks.ca.gov with Subject 'Wildflower Day'." source mail from SS 3-21-10

March 27 - Tee Ball season starts- source flier posted on Los Banos City site: http://www.losbanos.org/images/stories/documents/rec/recreation_fallwinter2009.pdf viewed Jan 2, 2010

March 27 - Tea Fundraiser - More details to be announced

March 27 - Los Banos Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation Annual Dinner Banquet " Los Banos Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation will be holding its annual dinner banquet at the Los Banos Fairgrounds O'Banion building. Social Hour - 5:30 - 7:30 pm Dinner at 7:30 pm Auction & Raffle Begin at 8:00 pm !! Come And Enjoy The Fun !! Last year was our largest and most productive year for the Los Banos Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation Banquet. Our success is due to members like you that come to our banquets and enjoy the outstanding food, games, auction, and our great raffles. !! Hope to See You There !! FOR TICKET INFORMATION CONTACT: David Areias 209-769-1642 Frank Leonard 209-587-0801 Jesse Lopez 209-678-0895 Or mail the form below to: QUWF 1133 Iowa Ave Los Banos, CA 93635 " source email and flier from JL on Feb 3

March 27 - Cesar Chavez March (Source: email from S.S.)

March 28- Native Daughter's Drive-thru, $10 per tri-tip dinner - pick up from noon to 3 p.m. at the D.E.S. Hall. For tickets call Mary Cotta at 209-2651. (Source: LB Enterprise)

March 29 - Adult Spring Softball League Starts - source flier posted on Los Banos City site: http://www.losbanos.org/images/stories/documents/rec/recreation_fallwinter2009.pdf

Feb 27-April 18 - Path of The Padres Guided Hikes: For more information contact Ranger Denis Poole(209) 826-1197: Press release: Press release read: "PATH OF THE PADRES HIKE RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN Los Banos: The California State Park staff at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area will again be leading the popular "Path of the Padres" hikes on some Fridays and most Saturdays and Sundays starting February 27th and continuing until April 18th. The Path of the Padres, so called because it was the path through the Diablo Range taken by the padres as they came from Mission San Juan Bautista 35 miles along Los Banos Creek and into the Central Valley in the early 1800s. Not only will you see some of the special plants that grow along the creek but also at the animals that have been drawn to its waters. You will find clues that tell you that Native American Indians lived along the creek. Later came the, Spanish missionaries, the Californios, the miners, the ranchers and now, you can walk in their foot steps. You are guaranteed to see beautiful displays of wildflowers, if you are lucky you may see wild pigs, deer, coyotes, perhaps a bald eagle and These hikes are open to the public, ages 6 years and older, by advance reservation only. School group hikes may be arranged during the week. School group reservations and general public reservations are now open. (We must have ten people to conduct a tour). The hike begins at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch ramp at 8:00 A.M. and returns to the ramp about 3:30 P.M. A pontoon boat carries passengers for about 30 to 40 minutes to the west end of the reservoir. Along the way, short stops are made so the hikers can observe wildlife along the shoreline. The group leaves the boat at the west end of the reservoir for a five mile round-trip hike. Here one can see the area where, in the early 1800's, the Spanish padres from Mission San Juan Bautista camped on their way to the Central Valley. This hike is moderately strenuous and will take about 5 hours. Participants must be in good physical condition. Because Los Banos Creek is crossed several times during the hike, footwear may get wet. Layered clothing and sturdy footgear should be a priority. Hikers should carry a lunch and a minimum of 2 quarts of water (more if a hot day). The hike traverses country that can be very hot and dry, depending on weather conditions, so a hat and sunscreen are recommended. Throughout the hike, the natural and historic features of the area are pointed out and discussed by the hike leader. The lunch stop is near the historic "baths," deep pools in the creek, carved in bedrock, which gave Los Banos its name. As early as 1805 the mission padres and accompanying soldiers washed and rested here at Los Banos del Padre Arroyo, now simply Los Banos Creek. Participants have the option of taking a side trip up a steep hill for a spectacular view of the Menjoulet Canyon and the proposed site of the Los Banos Grandes Reservoir. The canyon floor is covered with 576 acres of old-growth Sycamore forest, described by Department of Fish & Game biologists as the largest and most intact natural community of its kind left in California. Binoculars add greatly to enjoyment of the scenery, and may help hikers spot falcons and eagles that may be seen in the area. Reservations are required for this exciting series of hikes and they will be accepted at the park office. To make a reservation, call (209) 826-1197 Monday through Friday from 9 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. A reservation fee of $12.00 per person over 12 years old, and $7 per child age 6 to 12 is required to confirm the telephone reservations. A family of 5 may reserve space for 2 adults and 3 children for $30. Space is limited: please reserve a spot early. On the day of the hike, visitors must pay the State Park day use parking fee of $10.00 per car upon entry. Scheduled hikes may be cancelled if minimum number of hikers is not met. Refunds or other reservations will be made. For more information please call (209) 826-1197." Source press release email dated Jan 2, 2010

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Monday -

• Senior's Arts & Crafts & Quilting classes are Mondays and Fridays (excluding holidays) from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm. Gloria is the instructor. Everyone is welcome. Bring your own project or work on a class project. For more information call: 209- 827-7046. (Source: Los Banos Recreation Guide)
• Card game: 31 at the Senior Center from 1-4 pm. For more information call: 209- 827-7046. (Source: Los Banos Recreation Guide)

Tuesday

• Oil Painting Class (for seniors) from 11:30-3:30 at the College Green Building on Scripps Drive. The instructor is Naomi. For more information call: 209- 827-7046. (Source: Los Banos Recreation Guide)
• 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.
• Central Valley Homeschoolers meet at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday. For more info call Lea Ramirez at 209-826-0178.

Wednesday

• Card game: Pedro at the Senior Center from 1-4 pm. For more information call: 209- 827-7046. (Source: Los Banos Recreation Guide)
• Free Movie for Seniors @ Senior Center. For more information call: 209- 827-7046. (Source: Los Banos Recreation Guide)
• 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.

Thursday

• BINGO at the Senior Center 1-3 pm. 25 cents per card and all monies are paid back. Prizes and snacks are welcome. Please no children. For more information call: 209- 827-7046. (Source: Los Banos Recreation Guide)
• Wee Wigglers

  Stories, Songs and Rhymes for Preschoolers and their families: Every Thursday, 10:am to 11:am at the Los Banos Library 1312 7th Street They'll have a Wiggling Good Time! Wee Wigglers' is organized and promoted by the Los Banos Rotary Club as one of its literacy promotion efforts (Source: Friends of the Library website)

Friday

• Senior's Arts & Crafts & Quilting classes are Mondays and Fridays (excluding holidays) from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm. Gloria is the instructor. Everyone is welcome. Bring your own project or work on a class project. (Source: Los Banos Recreation Guide)

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