Rescue Mission fundraiser filled with stories of hope
Supporters of the Merced County Rescue Mission heard stories of hope and opportunity at the annual Oasis Dinner fundraiser on May 12 at Gateway Community Church in Merced.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Mission’s faith-based Hope for Men and Women programs, as well as the goal to expand the faith-based side of the Mission’s…
Carnegie announces annual youth art exhibition
Reminder – submit your entries now for the Carnegie Arts Center’s annual youth art exhibition, READY, SET, SHOW.
Entries must be dropped off at…
Childrens Opera returns to UC Merced
The annual Childrens Opera is back, and as usual, with the brand new, original, piece, “The Emperor’s New Threads.”
This play was written by…
Artists depict ‘Home’ at MAC’s Community Spirit Exhibition
If you would like to see, support, and engage with the local arts scene, as well as the spirit of Merced, you should take a trip downtown to the Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) for the second annual Community Spirit Exhibition.
Here, artists of all types from across Merced are able to showcase what “Home” means to them.
The show…
Old Timers Association honors longtime county residents
A 102-year-old Hilmar resident along with a teacher who taught 54 years at Tenaya Middle School, a 90-year-old accomplished artist/sculptor, and a…
ASPCA vs. local SPCAs: What’s the difference?
Editor’s note: The following was sent to the Times by Florence Lambert, president of the Merced SPCA.
Have you ever wondered if shelters like the Merced SPCA…
UC Merced to celebrate Class of 2023 with three ceremonies
Nearly 1,500 students plan to participate in UC Merced's Spring 2023 Commencement that will be celebrated this weekend with three distinct ceremonies on the campus's Recreation Field.
The first ceremony kicks off Friday, May 12, at 6 p.m. for the Graduate Division. Forty-one master's candidates and 61 Ph.D. candidates will cross the stage…
Planada to honor town bakers
Life is finally returning to normal in Planada after floods swept through the small town earlier this year.
This Saturday the town will be…
Sierra Repertory provides a Sunday you wish would last…
Sierra Repertory Theatre (SRT) in Sonora will present the Pulitzer Prize winning musical “Sunday in the Park with George” from May 13 through June…
UC Merced Campus Activity Board brings Ali Wong to town
In an effort to provide a nice break amidst the stress of finals season and exhaustion of moving out of dorms, the UC Merced ASUCM Campus Activities Board (CAB) brought out world-renowned comedian and actress Ali Wong to headline their annual event “Cabsterical,” with a surprise opening set from Shane Wang.
This all took place on…
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