Pride Fest coming to downtown Merced on Sept. 17
Returning to downtown Merced for the first time since 2019, the Merced County Pride Fest will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17.
The Merced Multicultural Arts Center will hold two community workshops — “Exfoliating Trauma Through Art” with Maria Belen and “Artist Workshop” with Finn Haigh and Peter Gillis — from 11:30AM to 4:30PM.
Then from…
Stand out, wave flags to remember 9/11 Anniversary
On Sunday, Sept. 11, the national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is calling on all Americans to join them in waving the American flag in their own…
Anglers: Get ready for the Lake McSwain Fall Trout Derby
The Lake McSwain Fall Trout Derby is back – and it’s slated for the first weekend in October.
Based on the overwhelming popularity and interest, the Fall…
Mark your calendars to see ‘Quilts Along Forist Lane’
The Gateway Quilters’ Guild members are busy putting the finishing touches on their quilts that will be displayed at the “Quilts Along Forist Lane” event.
This event is being held on Oct. 1, from 10AM – 4PM.
Quilts will be hanging from the majestic trees, under the eaves of the homes, and scattered though out the lawns along the lane.…
GVHC honors Dicochea with Lifetime Achievement Award.
This year marks Golden Valley Health Centers 50th year anniversary — a golden milestone for any organization.
During the GVHC Foundation’s recent “Making…
Carnegie Center in Turlock to open ‘Stitching California’
California is a large and complicated place, where dreams are formed and sometimes realized, and where homelessness, want, and xenophobia are all…
Public Defender Andrade to be honored at regional Champions of Justice Awards
At the upcoming Champions of Justice Awards Reception, Central California Legal Services (CCLS) will recognize those who contribute to justice and equity through their extensive community work.
This year, the organization is excited to honor three outstanding individuals: Vincent Andrade, Dr. Carole Goldsmith, and Lali Moheno.
Vincent…
Arts Center shows off ‘Community Spirit’
The work of creative Mercedians is on full display in the “Community Spirit” exhibition at the Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) in downtown Merced.…
Murder victim left clues to prosecute historic case
In 1972, Mary Jo Bennett, a Merced County resident, disappeared without a trace, never to be seen alive again.
Her disappearance and the…
Comedy Night packs the house at Trevino’s downtown
Months ago, Alejandro Trevino Jr., the manager of Trevino’s Mexican Restaurant in downtown Merced, had an idea to give back to loyal customers who helped the popular eatery stay alive during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the help of friends and some contacts in the entertainment industry, he started an effort to bring some…
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