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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.

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Calendar Events:

July 1 -City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

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

July 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

July 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

July 4 - Tea Party Protest will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pacheco Park, Seventh Street and Pacheco Blvd. Attendees are asked to bring blankets and picnic items. Signs can also be brought. For more information contact Stacy Tennant at 209-617-0307.

July 6 - Cuchis Ribbon Cutting at 265 Mercey Springs, Suite J at 2 p.m.

July 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.

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

July 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

July 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.

July 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.

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

July 10 - Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner will be held at Espana's starting at 6 p.m. (social half hour) and then 6:30 (buffet dinner). Please RSVP no later than July 1st. Call 209-826-2495 for more information.

July 10 - Tractor Supply Ribbon Cutting at 11 a.m. at 1131 West Pacheco

July 11 - Free hotdogs and soda at Discount Appliance Center on the corner of 7th and H Streets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 11 - 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'.

CANCELLED July 11 - 1st Annual Girls' Self-esteem Event for middle school girls at Los Banos Junior High School, Sponsored by Los Banos Soroptimists
1st Annual Girl's Self Esteem event:
"Girls Rock Whatcha' Got!"
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Los Banos Junior High Gym
Keynote Motivational Speaker
Workshops/fun activities
Lunch/Snacks/Fashion Show/iPod door prizes
Questions?  Contact Shirley @ 827-9444 or Sherry @826-1026
More details in this flier CANCELLED / Rescheduled

July 12 - Little league All-Star Kids carwash from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Donations are accepted to help support their tournament travels to Dos Palos and other cities in the Central Valley.

July 13 - 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.

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

July 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.

July 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.

July 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.

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

July 15 - The next Friends of the Los Banos Library General meeting is July 15 at 7:00 PM at the library. Come help us enhance the library's offerings.

July 15 -City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers 520 J Street Los Banos Ca

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

July 16 - Los Banos Golden Ager's Meatloaf Dinner will be held at the faigrounds' exhibit building. No-host cocktails begin at 4:30 and dinner starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for members and $9 for non-members. Tickets must be purchased at Miller & Lux by July 10.

July 16 -17- 18 - 19 - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Annual Celebration will be held at St. Joseph CAtholic Church. The Tridium begins at 7 p.m. followed by Mass on the 16th and 17th. On July 18, Rosary and Mass begin at 5 p.m. On July 19 there will be Mass at 11 a.m. and then afterwards, the community is invited to a free lunch at the D. E. S. Hall in Los Banos with an auction afterwards. The celebration ends at 4:30 p.m. at St. Jospeh Catholic Church.

July 17 - Cards for a Cause poker tournament will be held at 6:30 p.m. at teh Pacheco Power Center at 1560 E. Pacheco Blvd. The tournament will require a $75 donation and will include dinner. Please bring your own drinks. For more information or to buy tickets call Ricky at 209-752-9163.

July 18 - Caidyn Lee Benefit Rummage Sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1094 Santa Barbara Street (Los Banos). Ton donate items please contact Sherree Mendibles at 209-617-5709 or Rachelle Damron at 209-509-7924. Pick-up of items will be made available.

July 18 - Santos Ford Showdown and Sock Hop, a Benefit Event for Caidyn Lee set for July 18, 2009 Santos Ford opens its doors to you and its heart to Caidyn Lee from 8am to midnight.

Join Santos Ford, Redwing's Bounty Hunters Fast Draw Club, Golden State Gunslingers, J.C's Starstruck Karaoke, Central Valley Posse, Los Banos Buffalo Soldiers and others for a day of entertainment and fundraising for 3 year old Caidyn Lee of Los Banos who was recently diagnosed with stage 3 cancer.

Santos Ford will donate $100 from every vehicle sale on July 18th to Caidyn Lee
8am Burrito Breakfast by the Golden State Gunslingers $2.00
10am Redwing's Bounty Hunter Fast Draw Club OFDA - WFDA Gunfight (watch the oldest form of fast draw that included competitors like Sammy Davis Jr and Wayne Newton) Redwing Bounty Hunters are sponsoring a Raffle benefitting Caidyn Tickets $5 each or 6 for $20
11am Hula Hoop Contest “ Winner will be the Last Hula Hooper Hula Hooping
Noon Chamber of Commerce Wild West Bath Tub Race (costumed teams of 5 race bathtubs on wheels)
The Golden State Gunslingers will be on hand to defend their title as Fastest Tub of The West.
Remember the rules are at the whim of the Judges; rules can/will be changed at any time! Pick up your entry form at Santos Ford today!
Starstruck Karaoke will be on hand and on the microphone most of the day
Noon Hot Dog BBQ by the Central Valley Posse $3.00
Buffalo Soldiers are working on a Dunk Tank, $10 to sit inside, $1 a toss, or 5 for $3.00 2pm Town Folk Alley with Stagecoach Shotguns (public gets to shoot the real guns of the Old West using wax bullets so there's absolutely no kick. Come test your skill; what kind of Cowboy or Cowgirl would you have been? Challenge your friends to an old west gunfight)
2pm Pro Am Showdown with Pistols (public pairs with a Pro gunfighter, shooting the famous six shooters of the old west using wax bullets.
Combined times of the Pro and the Am.
Team up The Undertaker, Deadly Red, High Noon, Crazy Eddie, the Cardoza Kid or other Pro to have fun, raise money for Caidyn Lee and earn some bragging rights!
4pm The Central Valley Posse will be stirring up a gunfight.
8pm Old Fashioned Sock Hop by J.C's Starstruck Karaoke! Dig your 50s dancing attire out of the closet to rock and roll on the Santos Ford Showroom floor.
10pm Dance Showdown “couples only", 4-8 songs from the 50s one tap and you're out!
$5 to enter Registration closes 30 minutes before the Showdown
For more details Visit www.ourlosbanos.com Calendar of Events or stop by Santos Ford, the Dealer with a Heart.

July 18 - Diabetes Boost Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Los Banos Fitness & Raquet Club (1520 Racquet Club Drive). There will be fun and activities. RSVP by July 10. Call Marlene Corbin, RN at 209-826-0591 ext. 356.

July 18 - Tommy Jones Citizen's Appreciation Day will have poetry, folkloric dancing, music and song at Pacheco Park 3-6 p.m.

July 18 - Recall Petition Signing at Big Page Park (West I Street and Pennsylvania Ave.)from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 20 – Enjoy a lunch or dinner at Denny’s from noon to 9 p.m.
Don't forget to donate your receipt to the "Los Banos Tiger Trap Team".
Your donation will help our 5 young boys on California's 2nd Place Intermediate Squad get to Sparta Illinois for the Nationals and compete against other states in their division.

July 20 - Elk's Drive through tri-tip dinner for $10. Call 209-509-9935 for more info.

July 23 - Chamber mixer at Mikalinos Pizzoria on 650 I Street

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

July 25 - Recall Petition Signing at Big Page Park (West I Street and Pennsylvania Ave.)from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 24 - 25 - Youth Overnight Camp sponsored by Los Banos Ministries will be held at Camp Joy Ranch located in the foothills west of Los Banos just off of Pacheco Pass. Registration will happen at Camp Joy Ranch around 5 p.m. and costs $20. This includes all activities and meals. The camp is for boys and girls ages 8-17 and will include activities like horseback riding, fishing, swimming, arts & crafts, camp songs, Bible lessons and much more. For more info please contact Elvira Grimes at 209-489-4669 or Los Banos Ministries at 209-489-8775.

July 25 - Dance Explosion is having their first Dance Recital and would like the public to come enjoy our show. It will be at the Lorena Falasco Auditorium on Sat., July 25th at 5:45. The theme is Madri Gras and everyone can catch some beads, enjoy the atmosphere, and watch our Tiny-Tots through Seniors perform the routines they have worked so hard at mastering this year. Our Competition Teams took home some wonderful awards this season and would love to entertain you. Wander over and feel the magic of the French Quarter and the electrical charge these dancers produce. Tickets are $6.00 each through the 10th. $8.00 there after and at the door. Refreshments will be sold. This is great family entertainment. Let us see you there!

July 25 FREE Children's Health and Safety Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Los Banos Fairgrounds. There will be a bicycle rodeo for children from 9 a.m. to noon where children will learn the rules of riding a bike and safety.

July 25 - 5K Tiger Fun Run will be held at the Los Banos Fairgrounds. Benefits go to the Los Banos High School Cross Country Team. Registration begins a 7 a.m. and the race starts at 7:50 a.m. There will also be a 1 mile family run at 8:15 a.m. The course closes at 9 a.m. and there will be rewards handed out at 9:30 a.m.

July 25 - Community Solutions Meeting at 2 p.m. at Sportsmens on Mercey Springs -Cancelled

July 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.

July 27-31 - Misoula Children's Theater auditions for the Cinderella at the Ted Falasco Arts Center. For more info call 209-826-7046.

July 27 - Replacement Blood Drive for Caidyn Lee, Monday July 27th 2009 3pm-7pm at the Veteran's Memorial Hall 615 E. Street, Los Banos Ca 93635.  For information or to sign up contact Debbie Furnish (209)631-9498.  Donors must be in good general health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old (16 years old with written parental consent).  Senior Citizens are encouraged to donate, as there is no upper age limit.  Donors should eat a good meal and drink plenty of water within 4 hours prior to their donation.  Donors can give blood every eight weeks.  Photo ID and Social Security Number are required at donor registration.  Central California Blood Center-for blood drive information call Darla Silvera (559)288-6319.

July 29 - Ice Cream Social at Miller Lux Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $4. For more info call 209-827-7046.

July 31 - 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.

July 31 - Sam Cook Memorial Men's Softball Tournament will be held at the Ag Complex on Mercey Springs. Home Run Derby sign-ups begin at 5 p.m., start time at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. For more info call Nevada Bretz at 209-826-6179.

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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.

Shout Classes are held every Tuesday. Call Shout Arts at 209-617-3751 for more information on the classes available or to register.

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

Shout Classes are held every Thursday. Call Shout Arts at 209-617-3751 for more information on the classes available or to register.

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).

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.

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.

Farmer's Market is held every Saturday until September 19th at Henry Miller Plaza from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. WIC and EBT accepted. For more information call 209-389-0430.

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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