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February 1 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 viewed Jan 2, 2010 More info 209-827-7034 ext 21

Feb 1 - Feb 12 Adult Basketball League Registration . Register at: Los Banos Miller and Lux Building 830 6th StreetGames start: February 21, 2010 Games end: April 11, 2010 Game location: Los Banos High School For more information please call: (209)827-7034 source http://www.losbanos.org/images/stories/documents/rec/adult_basketball_league.pdf -viewed Jan 2, 2010

February 2 - Deadline for turning in Tomato Festival Logo Contest Entries at the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce Office - Call the chamber for details. - source The Paper Jan 15, 2010.

February 1 - Tee Ball Registration Begins - source flier posted on Los Banos City site: http://www.losbanos.org/images/stories/documents/rec/recreation_fallwinter2009.pdf viewed Jan 2, 2010

February 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

Feb 3 - City Council & Redevelopment Meeting Agenda here Packet here

February 4 - February 4th - AM Los Banos "The First meeting of AM Los Banos will be held at 7:30 am, February 4, 2010 at Country Waffles, located at 845 W. Pacheco Blvd. Guest Speakers include: Bill Anderson, (Small Business Allience;) and Diane Hambley, (LB Memorial Hospital.) Each month the Chamber will invite you, our members to an informative business breakfast meeting that is designed to give you an opportunity to network with your fellow Chamber businesses, as well as provide you with valuable information about the changing faces in the marketplace today. Networking is the best source for "Word of Mouth" advertising. You will pick up tips from other Chamber members and what works for them. You will learn about local business in Los Banos and our surrounding communities. It is also an avenue to discuss issues affecting your business and your quality of life. Guest speakers will be featured to bring valuable information to us. Bring plenty of businesses cards, promotional brochures, flyers, and the like for distribution. That's another way we help you get your name out there. No host breakfast is available. Please RSVP to the Chamber if you plan to attend. Los Banos Chamber of Commerce 503 J Street Los Banos, California 93635 209-826-2495" - Source LB Chamber email 2-2-2010

February 5 - , FFA Valentine Baloon Deadline - for more info/orders call 209-826-9511 - source The Paper Jan 15, 2010 or 209-387-4028 - Source The Enterprise Jan 15, 2010

Feb 6 - Los Banos Ag Booster's Western Dance and 'Ranch Style BBQ Dinner ' Tickets are $35.00 per Person Location: Merced County Spring Fairgrounds O'Banion Bldg. Will include a No Host Bar @ 5:30PM - Dinner 7:00 PM - Dancing 8:00PM. For Tickets and table Information Call: Don Baker (209) 617-6608 Vickie Pires (209) 587-1516 - Source Los Banos Chamber Letter 1-21-2010

Feb 6 - Habitat for Humanity Work Day - for info contaxct Ned Ryan at 209-826-4706

Feb 6 - Girls Softball Signup Day At the Los Banos Police Annex across from City Hall 10AM- 1PM 25.00 per player - bring a copy of birth certificate -girls ages 5-16 - Source TFD's THE PAPER 1-25-2010

Feb 7 - Super Bowl Tri-Tip Dinner Drive Thru from 11 am to 2 pm. Tri-Tip, Beans, Rice Pilaf, and 4 Dinner Rolls w/butter Pickup Location:  Sportsmen's 13987 Mercy Springs Road $30.00 each Super Bowl Sunday Tri-Tip Sandwich Drive-Thru Pickup Feb.7, 2010 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tri-Tip Sandwich, Chips, and 1 - 12oz Soft Drink Pickup Location:  Sportsmen's 13987 Mercy Springs Road $8.00 each All orders must be made by 5 PM Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, at the latest.
Call us at (209) 710-8278.  We can deliver the tickets. (Source: Los Banos Chamber of Commerce email)

Feb 7 - Los Banos Parks And Rec Open Gym Night 6PM - 9PM Los Banos High School Tiger Gym 3.00 per person basketball - for more info call 209-827-7034 - Source Los Banos Enterprise

Feb 9-11 - FFA Valentine Baloon Delivery - source The Paper Jan 15, 2010

February 10 - Free library program: Dennis Woolington, supervisory wildlife biologist, San Luis Wildlife Refuge will talk about the wide range of birds that vist our refuge along with deer, Tule Elk and other animals. Learn about the walks and driving trips to see the animals. Program will be held at 7:46 PM at the library (7th and Pacheco). Free admission and refreshments. Source: library flier

February 10 - Carly's Ribbon Cutting - "The Los Banos Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Ribbon Cutting for our newest member Carly's 1044 6th Street February 10th @ 10 AM Carly's is a new Womens Apparel Store" source email from chamber Feb 3

Feb 10 - Planning Commission Meeting - Agenda - source LB City website

February 11 - Chamber Mixer at Fusion Day Spa, 303 I Street (Source: email 1/8/2010 Los Banos Chamber of Commerce)

February 12 - Los Banos Kiwanis Annual Valentines Day Pie Sale - See any Kiwanis member or call David at 209-826-3633 or Pat 209-826-7980 or stop by Allstate Insurance office at 663 H Street Los Banos. - source The Paper Jan 15, 2010

February 13 - Quilter's Guild Class

Feb 13 - LULAC Leadership Summit 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM At Los Banos High School. - Source THE PAPER Feb 12

February 13 - 5th Annual Woman's Health Fair - 9 AM to 12 Noon Los Banos Fairgrounds - Contact Memorial Hospital Los Banos 209-826-0591x 293 - source - Flier on Memorial Hospital Website Jan 2, 2010 and THE PAPER Feb 12

Feb 13 - Habitat For Humanity Work Day - To volunteer or for dtails call Ned T Ryan: 209-826-4706 source email from NR - feb 9

Feb 13 - - Girls Softball Signup Day At the Los Banos Police Annex across from City Hall 10AM- 1PM 30.00 per player - bring a copy of birth certificate -girls ages 5-16 - Source TFD's THE PAPER 1-25-2010

February 13 - Santa Clara Valley Audobon Society Birdwatching Event - "Merced & San Luis Wildlife Refuges Saturday February 13 8:30 AM. Leader: Rich Page (408) 377-1092. Full day. Meet at the parking area near the first Observation Platform in Merced National Wildlife Refuge. Raptors, ducks, geese, Great Horned Owls, Sandhill Cranes and White-faced Ibis possible. This will primarily be a driving bird trip so FRS radios set to channel 11 will prove to be valuable. After the Merced Wildlife Refuge we will caravan to the San Luis Wildlife Refuge for lunch and more birding." Source and more info: http://www.scvas.org/index.php?page=text&id=cal " on January 2, 2010

Feb 13 - LB Geanealogical Society Meeting 10 AM For details call Betty 209-826-4882 or Josie 209-826-0763 - Source LBE

Feb 13-14, - Ohlone Audubon Field Trip "All field trips are open to participants of any skill level--beginners are always welcome. 8:30AM - Sat & Sun. San Joaquin Valley Refuges and Little Panoche Road, Leader: for more info call Phil & Pat Gordon, pagpeg@aol.com 510/538-3550 "Meet Saturday at the Paicines Reservoir, just south of the town of Tres Pinos. The reservoir is on the west side of Highway 25, south of the town of Hollister. From the reservoir we will proceed down Little Panoche Road, stopping at the usual places looking for Bald Eagles, Lewis Woodpeckers, Mountain Bluebirds, Vesper and Lark Sparrows, and those Mountain Plovers. " ... "Sunday will be spent looking at waterfowl, sorting through ducks, geese and cranes. We will bird the refuges, including Merced NWR and possibly both San Luis and Los Banos, but bird O'Neil Forebay first. Meet at the O’Neil Forebay Wildlife Area. To reach the O’Neil Forebay parking area, proceed south about 1 mile from Santa Nella on SR-33. If coming from the Basalt Campground, proceed north on SR-33." ..."If time permits, we will go home via Santa Fe Grade Road. Trip will go rain or shine with only heavy flooding canceling." source: http://ohloneaudubon.org/OAStrips.html on Jan 2, 2010

Feb 13-14 - San Francisco Weimaraner Club Trial Little Panoche WMA Little Panoche CA More info: Cathy Gould 17561 Volta Rd Los Banos CA 93635 foxridgeranch@clearwire.net 209-826-4442 www.sfweims.com - source: http://www.bdarn.com/calendar/ on Jan 2, 2010

Feb 14 - Los Banos Parks And Rec Open Gym Night 6PM - 9PM Los Banos High School Tiger Gym 3.00 per person basketball - for more info call 209-827-7034 - Source Los Banos Enterprise

February 14 - Los Banos High School Band Winter Groups
Sweetheart 50's Sock Hop Fundraising Dance
DES of Los Banos- 1155 I Street, Los Banos, CA
Sunday, February 14, 2010 6:00p-10:00p
Tickets $10.00 each
Doors open @ 6:00pm- Live 50's Band starts @ 7:00
Contest/Dancing/Photo Ops/Raffles/Goodies/Beer & Wine
50's Attire WELCOMED
If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact me at 209-829-2965 or zfamily2122000@aol.com
(Source: email from B.R.)

"LBHS Winter Band Presents Sweetheart Sock Hop Fundraising Dance February 14th, 2010 DES Hall of Los Banos 1155 I Street, Los Banos 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Doors open @ 6:00 PM Live 50's band "Terry Brown and The Boys From Town" 7:00PM - 10:00PM Tickets are $10.00 per Person Hula Hoop Contest "Twist" Contest Popcorn Root Beer Floats Hot Dog Meals Beer and Wine "Sweetheart" Table Photo Ops Raffle Items Best Dressed Male and Female Get out your poodle skirts & dust off your dancing shoes For ticket information, Please call Becky Rioux @ 209 829-2965 zfamily2122000@aol.com or Cynthia Fast @ 209 509-8390 fastgirl4u@comcast.net " - Source chamber email

February 15-March 19 - Spring League Softball registration - For more info call 209-827-7034 ext. 21 (Source: City of Los Banos Parks and Recreations Division)

Bible Study - 10-noon Call Magie 209-827-0317 or Judy 209-826-2144 for details - source LBE

Feb 16 - Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting - Agenda, details and schedule here. - Source LB City Website

Feb 16 - Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting - Agenda, Schedule, Details here - Source LB City Website

February 16 - Central Valley Homeschool Scholars Meeting - 1:30 PM details call Lea 209-826-0178 - Source LBE

February 16 - New Horizon Community Food Pantry Open Doors open 11AM-1PM - 631 I Street. Details call 209-509-6144 - source LBE

Feb 17 - City Council & Redevelopment Agency Meeting - Agenda here - Agenda here - Council Packet here - Source LB City Website

Feb 17 - Alzheimers support Group meets at country Waffles for more info call 209-826-5374

Feb 17 - Bible Study - 7-9 PM Call Magie 209-827-0317 or Judy 209-826-2144 for details - source LBE

Feb 17 - Mom's Club Meeting 3:30 PM Presidential park for details call 209-826-4392 - source LBE

February 18 - African Children's Choir. For info call 209-826-6257 (Source: Los Banos Chamber of Commerce Calendar Board)

Feb 18 - Wee Wigglers Story Time 10:am at the Library

Feb 18 - Volunteers For Animals Meeting - 7PM at Police annex 545 J street. Details call Lauerel 209-826-1087 source LBE

Feb 18 - Los Banos Toddler's Play Group - Meets 10:30 AM Gardens Park

Feb 18 - Al-Anon Family Group Meeings - 6:30 PM 609 I Street (Hot Dog Heaven) details call Mary - 209-262-7185 - source LBE

Feb 19 - LBHS Interact 1st annual fashion show VIP night "A Night in Paris". All proceeds will be donated to Children's Hospital in memory of Lia Brady. Tickets are $25 and includes appetizers, desserts and beverages. For info call Jane Demoss at 209-777-1391 or Alysha Izoco at 209-769-7345. (Source: The Paper)

Feb 20 - LBHS Interact 1st annual fashion show sdutend night "A Night in Paris". All proceeds will be donated to Children's Hospital in memory of Lia Brady. Tickets are $8. For info call Jane Demoss at 209-777-1391 or Alysha Izoco at 209-769-7345. (Source: The Paper)

Feb 19 - The State Route (SR) 152 Mobility Partnership Briefing - "WHO: The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), the Council of San Benito County Governments (SBCOG), and residents of Santa Clara and San Benito Counties. WHAT: The State Route (SR) 152 Mobility Partnership invites the public to its briefing. WHEN & WHERE: Friday, February 19, 2010, 10:30 a.m. City of Gilroy, Council Chambers 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy This location is served by VTA Bus Lines 19 and 68. WHY: Under the recently approved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two counties, the SR 152 Mobility Partnership formed to address transportation issues along SR 152 in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties. The SR 152 Mobility Partnership The MOU formalized the Mobility Partnership and the roles for the SBCOG and VTA related to the development of SR 152 Trade Corridor and a new alignment for SR 152. The Mobility Partnership consists of four members, two appointed by the VTA Board of Directors, one appointed by the SBCOG and one appointed by the San Benito County Board of Supervisors. " - source Press release email feb 11

February 19 - MISQ Plugged Monterey String Quartet + Percussion - Concert Series Info: 209-826-6257. (Source: Los Banos Chamber of Commerce Calendar Board)

February 20 - Stanford Woodwind Quartet Concert will be held at the Ted Falasco Arts Center starting at 7:30 p.m. Call Richard Miller at 209-826-6257 or Gary Wulbern at 209-826-0489 for more information.

February 20 - Relay for Life Cancer Survivor Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church (1031 Iowa Street). Cancer surviors are free. Friends and family are $5. For tickets and info contact: Peggy Oliver (209) 489-0674 or Sandra Mello (209) 769-4427. Source: Los Banos Chamber of Commerce email. "Relay For Life Cancer Survivor Breakfast Febuary 20th, 2010 7am to 11am United Methodist Church 1031 Iowa Street Los Banos Cancer Survivors are Free All Friends and Family $5.00 For Tickets and Information please contact Peggy Oliver (209) 489-0674 Sandra Mello (209) 769-4427 "

February 21 - Golden Ager's Laughlin Trip departs. For more information call 209-826-0165. (Source: Los Banos Golden Age Club newsletter)

February 21 - Adult Basketball League games start Games end: April 11, 2010 Game location: Los Banos High School For more information please call: (209)827-7034 source http://www.losbanos.org/images/stories/documents/rec/adult_basketball_league.pdf -viewed Jan 2, 2010

February 24 - Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers at 7 p.m. (Source: http://www.losbanos.com/community.htm)

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

Feb 20-21 - Monterey Bay Hunting Retriever Club Hunt Test Los Banos Wildlife Area Los Banos CA More info: Pat Johnson 1980 Day Valley Rd Aptos CA 95003 lapakelu@cruzio.com 831-688-1980 - source: http://www.bdarn.com/calendar/ and 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

February 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)

Feb 26 - 28 - Photography Show will be held at the Ted Falasco Arts Center 1105 Fifth St. . For more info. call Nick West at 209-827-8929. Entry Forms available at The Frame Shop 502 I Street. Free Admission (Source: 2010 Visitor's Guide andLB Enterprise Feb 12)

Feb. 27 - D.E.S. Association Torresmos Dinner Dance Take-out available 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Donation $15 adults, 7.50 under 10. For tickets or more info contact: Simon Sequeira at 209-617-9859, Rosalyn Garcia at 209-752-9401 or Gilbert Silva at 209-826-1190. (Source: The Paper)

Feb. 27 - Dr. Suess Storytime free at Target from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Special reading of Oh, The Places You'll Go, free Dr. Suess inspired activities, exclusive Dr. Suess giveaways. (Source: advertisement circular in The Enterprise and online)

Feb. 28 - OLF Pancake breakfast to benefit the OLF 6th grade outdoor education program 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the OLF School Hall. Tickets are $8 per person. For tickets call 209-826-2709. (Source: The Paper)

Feb. 28 - St. John's Lutheran Church Blood Drive will be held at 250 W. Adams. For more info call 209-826-2299. (Source: flier)

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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.

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)

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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