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Andrew Hardy works alongside of Mid Valley Publications as a contributor, covering events in both Merced and Stanislaus County.

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Block Party kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

Andrew Hardy
Hundreds of Mercedians flooded N St. outside of the Tioga-Sequoia Taproom this past Friday to celebrate local Hispanic Heritage thanks to the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The crowds were full of energy throughout the evening as attendees were able to enjoy a killer lineup of classic cars, a variety of specialty drinks, a…
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Coats Speaker Series premieres at UC Merced

Andrew Hardy
The Coats Speaker Series for Careers in the Arts and Media at UC Merced is a new way to offer invaluable firsthand advice to aspiring artists, as well as share the work of much deserving professionals in the arts. The series launched on campus last Friday with the lecture “Awakening Japanese American Archives Through Art &…
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Caminos exhibit holds opening discussion

Andrew Hardy
Mercedians were treated to the opening ‘plactica’ (Spanish for discussion) for the Caminos exhibit at the Multicultural Arts Center in Downtown Merced this past Sunday. For those who have yet to hear about or experience Caminos, it is a historical look at the origins and movements of Latino people in California. The exhibit…
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Merced Farmers Market gives back to local students

Andrew Hardy
As usual, every Saturday morning, the Merced Certified Farmers Market is open and ready to provide quality produce, products, goods, and more. However, this past Saturday was particularly special, as the market hosted their second annual “Back-to-School Backpack Drive”. This backpack was made possible through the collaboration…