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Calendar Events:

September 1st - Deadline to enter your art for the Weekend with the Arts III as well as the Quilters Seasons and Colors show. Call Colleen Meneffee (489-9202), Mary Bardmess (826-4389) or Sandra Juarez (826-9330) to register.

All work must be original and produced within the past 2 years. Limit 2-4 pieces. Space for every submission is not guaranteed. Work must be matted or framed and must be ready to hange. Work can be watercolor, mixed media, drawing, acrylic, oils, collage and sculpture including ceramics. If you are interested in selling your work, please indicate asking price. A 15% donation will be requested by the Arts Council for work sold during the show.

Registration should include the following:

Name, number of submissions, title of the piece submitted, phone number, address, email (optional), category: professional / amateur / student, type of work, Are works available for sale, and if so what are the price(s)?

September 2 - Writing your life stories senior class begins. This class is for seniors to "recall, record and gather memories of their families". The class will be taughter through Merced Community College by John Spevak.

September 3 - An attorney will be available from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Free notary and legal services are available to seniors 60 years of age and over. Call Merced at 385-7550 for an appointment and more information.

September 3 - The first Wednesday of each month is the regular dinner meeting night of the Los Banos Sportsmen’s Association. Guests are welcome.

September 3 - There will be a 4-H Meeting at the OLF School Cafe at 6 PM. Please call Donna at 826-2022 for more information.

September 3 - Los Banos City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

September 4 - 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

September 4 - 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

September 6 - Rummage Sale
Beltran's K.J.B.A. Kenpo Karate
Ismael Beltran
975  I Street, Los Banos  CA 93635
209-829-9032

September 6 - Vaccination Clinic for Pets at the Los Banos Veterinary Clinic
1900 E. Pacheco Blvd. (209)-826-5860, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

September 6 - Tule Elk Days BBQ - more details coming. There will be a dinner hosted at the Sportsmen's Club in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Los Banos Rotary Club following the last Elk Tour. The bar opens at 6PM and dinner will be served at 7PM.

September 8 - Los Banos Community 4-H meets at the Henry Miller Elementary School cafeteria at 7 PM. Call Debbie at 387-9707.

September 9 - 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.

September 9 - 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.

September 9 - Diabetic Support Group for Parents at Memorial Hospital from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591, ext. 356 for more information.

September 9 -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.

September 10 -HICAP services (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) will be available from 10 am to 12 pm. For questions and appointments call Merced 385-7550 or 1-800-434-0222.

September 10 - Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

September 10 - 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

September 11, 2008- Los Banos Unified School Distric regular Board Of Education Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

September 11 - 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.

September 11 - 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.

September 11 - Diabetic Support Group for Teens at Memorial Hospital from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591 ext. 356 for more information.

September 11 - Patriot's Day

September 13 - The Edlos On Broadway Concert - Ted Falasco Arts Center For details contact 1-209-826-6257

September 13 - 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.

September 13 - Elks Lodge Black Hat Social For more info call 1-209-827-3244. 10th Annual Elks Lodge Black Hat Dinner Dance will be at the Delta Farms Party Barn at 13816 Bisignani Road. Cocktails served from 6 PM (no host) and dinner starts at 7 . Dinner is planned as: barbecue baby back ribs, chicken, beans and salad. Cost is $25 per person. For tickets and information call Richard or DJ Barcellos at 1-209-587-1605 or try Richard and Dee Frontella at 1-209-827-314.

September 15 - Homeowners & Renters Assistance for Seniors program. It's time to file for this tax assistance. There will be a volunteer at the Miller & Lux building from 9 am to 1 pm for walk-ins and by appointment only from 1 pm to 4pm. For information on who qualifies come in or call 827-7046.

September 16 - Airport Advisory Commission Meeting 5 PM City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

September 16 - Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting 6:30PM City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

September 17 - Customer Service Academy - Decision Making and Problem Solving- The chamber of commerce is putting on a series of Customer Service programs. For details call Debbie at 209-386-6736 The course costs$10.00 and you will earn 1/2 unit of college credit.

September 17 - Los Banos City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

September 17 -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.

September 17 - Diabetic Support Group at Memorial Hospital from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 826-0591 ext. 356 for more info.

September 18-21 - Weekend with the Arts III at the Ted Falasco Art Center. Call Colleen Meneffee (489-9202), Mary Bardmess (826-4389) or Sandra Juarez (826-9330) to register your art for the show. The deadline for the entry is September 1st.

Special events include painted art boxes, silent auction, musical entertainment, artist demonstrations, sidewalk painting demonstration and a raffle.

Schedule of events:

Thursday Sept. 18: Opening reception, wine tasting and general membership meeting from 6- 8 p.m.
Friday Sept. 19 - Exhibit hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 20 - Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday Sept. 21 - Exhibit hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

September 23 - Disability Awareness Night - More details coming soon

September 24 - Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

September 24 - Customer Service Academy - Decision Making and Problem Solving- The chamber of commerce is putting on a series of Customer Service programs. For details call Debbie at 209-386-6736 The course costs$10.00 and you will earn 1/2 unit of college credit.

September 25-28 Quilters Seasons and Colors show at the Ted Falasco Art Center. Call Colleen Menefee (489-9202) or Judy West (827-8929) to sign up for the show.

Special events: vendors, demonstrations, raffle prizes. Admission is $5 and good for all 4 days. The raffle drawing will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. You need not be present to win.

September 26 - Salute To Seniors Fair at the Los Banos Fairgrounds- Exhibit booths, door prizes, bingo, a luncheon, and more are planned! Opening ceremonies will be at 10 am and will feature the VFW and American Legion Color Guard. Lunch will be served at 12 pm after the senior volunteer recognition ceremony at 11:30. The exhibitor raffle begins at 12:30 pm. For more details call the Los Banos Rec department at 1-209- 827-7046.

September 27, 2008 - California Fish and Game has declared June 7th 2008 and September 27 2008 free fishing days. You do not need a fishing license if you want to fish the great areas around Los Banos on these days. More information here.

September 27 - New Bethany Guild Enchanted Evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. for a wonderful dinner/auction. The live auction will include such items as a trip to Hawaii, hand made jewelry, gourmet baskets and more. The requested donation per person is $65. Tables can be reserved by request. This event will be catered by Espanas with a filet minon dinner. For more information call 826-3769.

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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.

Senior's oil painting class is held at the College Green building on 1815 Scripps. The instructor is Naomi.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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