November 2008

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Calendar Events:

November 1- 7 - Soroptimist See's Candy Sale Nov 1 through November 7 ! Contact any Soroptimist or call DJ Barcellos 209-587-1605 Wrapped candy will be delivered to your door on November 17.

November 1 - Falasco Fundraiser Marie Calendar Pie Sale The Ted Falasco Arts Center is having a fundraiser selling Marie Calendar Pies for details call Duane Brehm 1-209-826-8751

November 1 - Vaccination Clinic for Pets at the Los Banos Veterinary Clinic 1900 E. Pacheco Blvd. (209)-826-5860, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m

November 1 - From Fusion and Fordwife : "Our Los Banos Forum Member Get together Looks like the next get together is being held at our home! Seriously, Thanks everybody for allowing us to host this event. The laid back social atmosphere is always nice. I promise nobody will be left in the corner! OLB means alot to us and we couldn't be happier to do it for our on-line family!!! We are looking forward to having everybody in our home. As the event gets closer I will ask everybody to let me know (or give an idea of some sort) what kind of dish you are making, appetizer, salad, main course, dessert, etc. That way we don't have too much of one type of dish... If anybody is wanting to volunteer let me know. I will also need to know everybody planning on attending (names) so we can do some name tags up. And if you are bringing a spouse. You can PM me or Fusion with that information if you would like. Thanks Everybody!! Fordwife & Fusion" For members in good standing on OurLosBanos.com only..

November 4 - Election day . Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 20.

November 5 - The first Wednesday of each month is the regular dinner meeting night of the Los Banos Sportsmen’s Association. Guests are welcome.

Novemember 5 - There will be a 4-H Meeting at the OLF School Cafe at 6 PM. Please call Donna at 826-2022 for more information.

November 5 - Los Banos City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

November 6 - 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 6 - 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 - Ca Waterfowl Association Banquet Starting at 6PM Los Banos Fairgrounds 4th and F Street. 35 dollar per person includes Hosted Bar Hor d'oeuvres Prime Rib Dinner, wine, hat, entry into door prize raffle. A great evening featuring an outstanding rifle auction, wildlife art, and fine sporting merchandise. More details: SEE THIS FLIER FOR DETAILS For more info contact: Dennis Hatfield 650-561-9279 Tom Homen 209-587-0886 Veronica, Diane, or Norma 209-826-5188 http://www.calwaterfowl.org/

November 8 - Grand Re-Opening Celebration at Santos Ford from 11 am to 5 pm. Free hotdogs, bounce house, raffle prizes, games, balloons and more. Free admission!

November 8 - Methodist church annual fall festival dinner will be held at 103 Iowa from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Take-outs will be available at 5:45. $15 for adults and $ for children under 12 will get you some Cornish game hen, rice pilaf, green beans, dessert and a beverage. For tickets call Gregg Rice at 209-826-1027 or the church office at 209-826-4181.

November 8 - Relay for Life fundraiser at the Los Banos Sportsmen (13989 Mercey Springs Rd.)
A dinner of rigatoni will be served at 6 p.m. and then there will be a live auction starting at 7 p.m. The dinner will be prepared by Antonne Giannone Farms and tickets are $10. Call Sandra Salazar (209) 769-4927, Peggy Oliver (209) 489-0674 or Crysti Wheeler (209) 675-2370 for tickets.

November 9 - Blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Jonh's Lutheran Church (250 West Adams Ave.)

November 10 - Los Banos Community 4-H meets at the Henry Miller Elementary School cafeteria at 7 PM. Call Debbie at 387-9707.

November 11 - 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 11 - 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 11 - 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 11 - Diabetic Support Group for Parents at Memorial Hospital from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591, ext. 356 for more information.

November 12 - Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

November 12 - 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
Nov 12 - Cancer support group For full details see the flier:
http://www.ourlosbanos.com/temp/LB_CancerSupport_Nov2008AD.pdf

November 13 - A Flu Shot Clinic will be held at 1156 San Luis Street at the Heritage Apartments from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The charge for anyone 60 years or older or anyone 18-59 with a chronic illness is $2. All others will be charged $15 depending on availability. MediCal and Medicare will be accepted.

November 13 - Los Banos Unified School Distric regular Board Of Education Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

November 13 - Chamber of Commerce Executive Cmte meeting Noon at Chamber Office

November 13 - 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 13 - 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 13 - Diabetic Support Group for Teens at Memorial Hospital from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591 ext. 356 for more information.

November 15 - 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.

November 15 - William Florian Folk Singer Concert - A musical journey of the 60s in an intimate and heartwarming show.Ted Falasco Arts Cener 1-209-826-6257 Concert begins at 7:30 PM.

November 15 - Annual St. Alban's Anglican Tea will be held from 11-3.

November 16 - 17 - Quail Unlimited Westside #525 of Los Banos California is having a Kids Hunting Day Please Contact:" Fish& Game on Henry Miller Rd. : Chairman David Areias (209) 769-3492 501 Ward Rd. Los Banos,Ca 93635

November 17 - Soroptimist See's Candy Sale Nov 1 through November xx! Contact any Soroptimist or call DJ Barcellos 209-587-1605 Wrapped candy will be delivered to your door on November 17.

November 18 - Airport Advisory Commission Meeting 5 PM City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

November 18 - Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting 6:30PM City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

November 18 - Gang Awareness Night - "hello everyone, I wanted to invite everyone to a gang awareness meeting being put on by the Los Banos High School on 11-18-08 at the cafeteria at the high school. It is open to anyone who is interested in gang awareness. There will be presentations put on by one of Los Banos PD officer Jesus Parras who is assigned to the gang intervention team. Also presenting will be Officer Dolzadelli in regards to gangs at our schools as well as a guest speaker who is an ex gang member from Compton. This is geared to families for educational purposes and there will be several booths with some alternative programs for kids, such as PAL, various clubs, Boy Scouts and various church youth groups. Please plan to attend and bring your children." ... " it is at 6:00 PM and will only be at 6:00. It will not be during the day. The program is geared towards families that don't know what to look for with their kids or what they see around town. And hopefully it will become an anual thing. "

November 18 - Golden Agers Chukchansi Gold Casino Day Tour -
8:15 a.m. Spot buses: Los Banos City Parking Lot on the corner of 7th and J streets
8:30 a.m. Approximate departure
10:30 a.m. Approximate arrival at the casino
Bonus (5 hours) $20 cash each + $5 food credit per person
3:30 p.m. approximate departure
5:30 p.m. approximate arrival in Los Banos
For reservations or more information call Annette Cook at 209-826-2274.

November 19 - 8th grade drive through tri-tip fundraiser at the United Methodist Church to raise money for the 8th grade trip to Florida. Tickets cost $10. For more info call 209-826-0867.

November 19 - Los Banos City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

November 19 -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.

November 19 - Diabetic Support Group at Memorial Hospital from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 826-0591 ext. 356 for more info.

November 20 - Chamber of Commerce Executive Meeting Noon at the Chamber Office

November 20 - Chamber of Commerce Mixer At Ivy Cottage 1036 Sixth Street with Co Host Open House Services 5:30 PM

November 21 - Circle of Love Senior Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Miller & Lux Building (830 6th Street) with a soup and salad lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (cost is $5). Booths available - first come, first served.

November 21, 22 and 23 - Holiday Extravaganza Arts and Crafts Sale at the Ted Falasco Arts Center - Come fill your stockings and put gifts under the tree. All work for sale is handcrafted by the exhibitors. Sale times are as follows:
Friday 21 - 2-6 p.m.
Saturday 22 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 23 - 12 noon to 4 p.m.
For more information contact McKenzie Cummins at 209-658-4166.

November 21, 22, 23 - "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" High School Musical. The play will be presented on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 4:30 p.m. in the high school multi-purpose room. Tickets are $5.

November 22 - D.E.S. Crab Cioppino Dinner-Dance. Call 209-675-1121 or 209-752-9401 for tickets and info.

November 26 - Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

November 26 - Pie Pickup! Pick up the pies you ordered for the ted Falasco Arts Center 209-826-8751

November 26 - Angel Tree Donations Begin The Angel Tree Program starts on November 26 - pick up the names on the tree at Coldwell Banker 645 Pacheco Blvd Los Banos

November 26 - Evangelical Free Church Thanksgiving EVE Service [QUOTE]Date: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, Time: 6:30 pm Evangelical Free Church 963 W. Pacheco St. (behind Ryan's Place & near JC Penny) Thanksgiving EVE Service with fellowship and refreshments immediately after service. (209) 826-7575

November 27 - THANKSGIVING DAY

November 27 -Holiday dinner for the Needy at 1231 4th Street at noon.

November 29 - 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.

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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 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 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.

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.
"Originally Posted by Dave -Friday's at the Fairgrounds is the local swap meet. Held year-round at the fairgrounds. (Every Friday by the way.) Summer time finds us in the Carnie Area of the fairgrounds. Winter we move over to the Livestock Area, so we can duck into the barns if the weather forgets our rules and some of that wet stuff (rain) falls out of the sky. Setup time for sellers begins at about 2pm while we officially open to the public at 4pm. Closing time is 8pm, but history reminds me to say that sometimes some of our vendors will leave earlier during the Winter, if it's slow. "What is sold at Friday's?" I answered some livestock auctioneers (selling replacement cows to our local dairies, one Friday) that one will find just about any and everything as long as it's not illegal or otherwise restricted. So I guess we have livestock at times, to food just about every Friday, to produce, to clothing, to furniture, to tools, to music, to --- well, I think you get the idea. Dave AKA "Cowboy" @ Friday's....."
"http://www.ourlosbanos.com/forums/vbulletin/losbanos/showthread.php?t=9515"

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.

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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