April 2009

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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.

Please click here or scroll to the bottom of this page to see other reoccurring events not listed in the calendar events section or on the calendar itself due to length or frequency.

Calendar Events:

April 1- 19 - February 28 - April 19 - Path Of The Padres Guided Hikes: See this post in the forums section for many more details included in the press release..
"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 28th and continuing until April 19th. " These hikes are open to the public, ages 6 years and older, by advance reservation only. School group hikes may be arranged for Fridays. 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."

April 1 -Los Banos City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

April 1 - Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts Fair returning vendor's applications due. Click here for details.

April 1 - The first Wednesday of each month is the regular dinner meeting night of the Los Banos Sportsmen’s Association. Guests are welcome.

April 2 - 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

April 2 -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

April 4 - Santos Ford-Lincoln-Mecury Ribbon Cutting & Free Food and Entertainment
Come celebrate the new ownership at Santos Ford on Saturday, April 4th.
Starting at noon until 5pm there will be free hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and soda and at 2pm there will be a live remote radio broadcast, free entertainment, ribbon cutting by the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce and you can enter to win a free car.

April 4 - Annual Spring Cleanup from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Merced County Fairgrounds and also at Ranchwood Park. This is your opportunity to bring green waste and all the unwanted items you can't put into your regular garbage to the drop off. No household hazardous waste and proof of residency is required. Call 209-826-0231 for more information.

April 4 2009 - Los Banos Quail Unlimited will be holding its 15th 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 Los Banos Chapter Quail Unlimited Banquet. Our Chapter in the past has been awarded the highest revenue increase in the United States. 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 209-769-3492 Frank Leonard 209-587-0801 Jesse Lopez
209-678-0895

or email us at

lbquailunlimited@sbcglobal.net

April 4 - Vaccination Clinic for Pets at the Los Banos Veterinary Clinic
1900 E. Pacheco Blvd. (209)-826-5860, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

April 4 - Playdaze Preschool 2nd Annual Tri Tip Dinner will be held at Los Banos Sportsmen's on Mercey Springs. For $25 you get a full tri-tip, beans, salad, bread and dessert prepared by the Rocha and Nelson families & community members. For more info or tickets call 209-769-8841.

April 4 - Memorial Hospital Parking Lot Rummage Sale
It’s about babies from preconception to conception through pregnancy and birth.  It’s about healthy babies in Merced County and throughout the Valley.  You can help the Central Valley March of Dimes by participating in our Memorial Hospital Los Banos March for Babies Team Parking Lot Sale on Saturday, April 4th, beginning at 10am, at Memorial Hospital, 520 West “I” Street, Los Banos in the parking lot by Texas Street.  Lots of treasures will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the March of Dimes. 

April 5 - Native Daughters tri-tip drive-through will be held. Call Mary Louise Cotta for tickets at 209-826-2651.

April 6 - 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.

April 8 - Senior Center movie showing: Marley and Me at 1 p.m. Call Rebecca at 209-827-7046 for more info.

April 8 - Art Show and Jazz Festival at the Los Banos High School in the multi-purpose building. The show begins at 6 p.m., ends at 9 p.m. and is free to the public. There will be free refreshments.

April 8 - Educational Fun Fest @ Merced College Los Banos Campus from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Community businesses and organizations will have tables and materials set up advertising businesses, services, products, scholarship opportunities, career opportunities, volunteer positions, local events and activities. For more information call Jackie Solis at 209-826-3495 ext. 6414.

April 8 - Community Solutions Hero Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Espana's (1460 E. Pacheco). Cost is $12.50 per person. If you would like to nominate someone as a community volunteer who has provided solutions, you can get a nomination form from the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce (503 J Street), Analytical & Construction (838 5th Street), or The Paper (830 I Street). You can also get tickets at those locations or by calling Diana Ingram at 209-827-0667.

April 8 -Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

April 8 - 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

April 9 - 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.

April 9- 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.

April 9- Diabetic Support Group for Teens at Memorial Hospital from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591 ext. 356 for more information.

April 11 - Carseat safety class in Spanish at 1 p.m. For more information call 209-826-0591 Ext. 270. A class in English will be held at 10 a.m.

April 14 - Sober Graduation Meeting - 6 p.m. at the Police Annex

April 14 - Arts Council Meeting at 7 p.m.

April 14- 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.

April 14-- 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.

April 14-- 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.

April 14-- Diabetic Support Group for Parents at Memorial Hospital from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 826-0591, ext. 356 for more information.

April 15 - Senior Center movie showing: "Yes Man" at 1 p.m. Call Rebecca at 209-827-7046 for more info.

April 15 -Los Banos City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

April 15 - Alzheimers Support Group meets at Country Waffles 845 W.Pacheco Blvd. For details call Diana Ingram at 1-209-826-0874

April 15 - Diabetes Support Group from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 209-826-0591 Ext. 356.

April 15 - Bootcamp for Dads from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information call 209-826-0591 Ext. 270.

April 16 - Community Solutions Meeting, 7 p.m. at Los Banos Sportsmens on Mercey Springs

April 18 - Friends Of The Library Book, CD, and DVD Sale - People interested in donating books for this event can drop them off at Phoenix Books 936 Sixth Street.

April 19 - Windman IX Triathlon - Category starts: 7:30 am: Windman-Half....8:30 am: Olympic, ...8:45 am Sprint = 1/2 Olympic. Visit fhttp://www.ebiz.netopia.com/trior more information.

April 18 - The 1st Northern California Scholastic Clay Target Program League shoot of the 2009 season will be held at the Los Banos Sportsmen's Trap Range hosted by the Los Banos Tigers Trap Team. Come out and watch as over 250 kids from all over Northern California will be competing. A light Breakfast and Lunch will be available.

April 18 - Los Banos Street Fair 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. - See http://losbanos.com/streetfaire.htm for more information.

April 18 - Rod Runner Annual Event will be held at Pacheco Park beginning at 8 a.m. Registration will go from 8 to 10 a.m. with awards presented at 3 p.m. Preregistration is $15 and same day registration is $20. For more info call 209-675-5485 or 209-704-0035.

April 19 - Hobbs Scholarship Run/Walk will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Pacheco State Park. Donation is $15. All proceeds go to scholarship funds at Los Banos High School. For more info please call 209-826-6033.

April 19 - 20 - Los Banos Golden Age Club trip Reno Trip"We have a trip planned for April 19th and 20th. It is a Reno overnight bus trip which makes a stop at John Ascuaga's Nugget before arriving at the Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino for the night. On the return trip, we make a stop at Boomtown Casino before heading home. Cash and food credit is offered at all casino stops. The cost per person double occupancy is $92 and $117 for single occupancy. For more details, please stop by the Miller and Lux Senior Center for a copy of the itinerary. " and " I failed to mention in my previous e-mail, that our trips are for non-members as well as members of the Golden Age Club. "

April 20 - Elk's Rib Drive-Thru - from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. With the drive-thru dinner you get a rack of ribs, beans and garlic bread for $20. You also have the option of a dine-in dinner for $10 that includes salad, ribs, beans and garlic bread. For tickets call 209-827-3244.

April 21 - Los Banos Tiger Sharks Annual “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Park” Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts Fair Vendor Applications Due Click here for details

April 22 - Senior Center movie showing: "Seven Pounds" at 1 p.m. Call Rebecca at 209-827-7046 for more info.

April 22 -Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

April 23 - Chamber Mixer - "The April (Spring Fever) Mixer is being co-hosted by Century 21 Ameri-Pro and Chili's on Thursday, April 23rd. It'll be held at Century 21; 923 E. Pacheco Blvd under the biggest flag in town. I hope to see you there as I'm sure a good time will be had by all. As with all Mixers we ask that you please bring a raffle prize of any value .... that way everyone walks away with a prize. You don't have to stay with the Spring Fever theme.
The All Member, must be present to win, drawing is up to $200! If your name's called and you aren't there, we'll all say "aahh":)"

April 24 - The Committee for Merced County Supervisor Jerry O'Banion invites the public the 18th Annual Spring BBQ from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Los Banos May Day Fairgrounds picnic area. The picnic is $12.50 per person. For tickets call 209-826-4632.

April 25 - NRA Firearm training course: 22008 Henry Miller Ave, $210
Lynn T Wakeling, 209 826 3600. , wakeling@elite.net
Class types: Basic Rifle, Instructor Training

Course Notes:
This is a combination course, where we first do the pre-course assessment,then the NRA Trainers Course, followed by the NRA Basic course. A Deposit of 50% is required prior to the course.

April 25 - Rotary Work Day (more details coming)

April 26 - 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.

April 29 - Senior Center movie showing: "Bride Wars" at 1 p.m. Call Rebecca at 209-827-7046 for more info.

April 29 -Los Banos City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

April 29 – May 3 –Merced County Spring May Day Fair. For more information call 209-826-5166.

April 29- Motocross at the Los Banos Fairgrounds

April 30 – Quad Races at the Los Banos Fairgrounds

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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.

Writing Your Life Stories Class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays by instructor John Spevak at the Los Banos Merced College Campus, Building A, Room 103. The class is open entry and held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Persons register when they attend their first class. This class provides the opportunity to write down stories in a relaxed environment about life experiences to share with others, especially family members. The class is designed for older adults but is open to adults of any age. For more information call John Spevak at 209-752-8800 or email him at spevak.j@mccd.edu.

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.

Free Noncredit class: Fitness for seniors (although class is open to adults of any age)
The class occurs every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the instructor is John Spevak. The location of the class is Colorado St. Park (between J and Pine Streets). Participants will be involved in stretching and walking activities and other activities appropriate for older adults may be included for those who so choose. For more information call John Spevak at 209-752-8800 or email him at spevak.j@mccd.edu.

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

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.

Writing Your Life Stories Class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays by instructor John Spevak at the Los Banos Merced College Campus, Building A, Room 103. The class is open entry and held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Persons register when they attend their first class. This class provides the opportunity to write down stories in a relaxed environment about life experiences to share with others, especially family members. The class is designed for older adults but is open to adults of any age. For more information call John Spevak at 209-752-8800 or email him at spevak.j@mccd.edu.

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.

Free Noncredit class: Fitness for seniors (although class is open to adults of any age)
The class occurs every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the instructor is John Spevak. The location of the class is Colorado St. Park (between J and Pine Streets). Participants will be involved in stretching and walking activities and other activities appropriate for older adults may be included for those who so choose. For more information call John Spevak at 209-752-8800 or email him at spevak.j@mccd.edu.

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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