Spin Max, previously Launder Land, remodeled in Merced
If you are a Merced local, or have lived here for any significant amount of time, then the name Launder Land is likely familiar to you.
This longstanding laundromat off of G Street, between Body Shak and Armstrong’s Pet World, has recently come under new ownership, and has completed a much needed remodeling and upgrade. None other…
“The 24-Hour Plays” return to Multicultural Arts Center
Teams of actors, writers, and directors commandeered a classroom on the third floor of the Multicultural Arts Center in Merced last Friday to…
‘Caminos’ exhibit opens at the MAC
The traveling “Caminos” exhibition has arrived at the Multicultural Arts Center (MAC), thanks to the Merced County Arts Council, the Arte Americas art…
Night Market pays tribute to local veterans
For its monthly edition on July 6, the “Mercado” Night Market provided a venue to celebrate the United States military and many local veterans.
Main Street in downtown Merced was filled with happy shoppers enjoying live music, nearly a hundred vendors and booths, an aura of national pride.
The festivities began with a color…
Indian Gulch: Touching a piece of history
It was said that the original name of this foothill town was “Santa Cruz.” It was named by Mexican miners, and later established in 1849, after…
Carnegie Art Showcase in Turlock highlights regional talent
From 245 entries, jurors have selected 93 works that are on display in the annual Carnegie Art Showcase exhibition taking place this summer at the…
NAACP sponsors Red Cross Blood Drive in Merced
After reaching out to and partnering with the Merced County Chapter of the NAACP for the second time, the Red Cross set up a blood drive at Bethesda Apostolic Faith Church in downtown Merced last Friday.
A good number of locals decided to volunteer both their time and their blood for the benefit of the community.
While the…
Local Hearts Beat Red, White & Blue
Atwater once again held the valley’s most brilliant blast for freedom on Tuesday as thousands converged on the small town for an epic…
Merced Mural Project Is Underway
After various proposals from a number of artists and months of anticipation, the Caltrans Merced Mural Art Project is finally underway and can be…
‘Oh, yes, it’s Ladies Night’ at the Italo-American Lodge
Hundreds of women from across the valley gathered to socialize and enjoy a great meal at the Italo-American Lodge for its latest Ladies Night social gathering.
This fun-loving event happens four times a year, so if you happened to have missed this last one, be on the lookout for future dates.
Attendees were treated to a…