Hundreds join Dignity’s Stroke Awareness run, health fair
Last Saturday morning close to a thousand people gathered at Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center. The day would begin with their annual 5K Stroke Awareness Run and would continue with a Family Fun Day and Health Fair. Fun activities, interactive learning exhibits and free health screenings made for a full day at the hospital.
The 5K run is…
Threatened frogs making a comeback in Yosemite National Park
Federally threatened California red-legged frogs are showing signs of a return to Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park after a 50-year absence…
Naninni baseball fundraiser features son of game’s namesake
The 16th annual Kevin and Brian Naninni Scholarship Fundraiser Baseball Game packed the stands last Friday evening as players from Merced High, Golden…
Kids enjoy yoga fun at Applegate Park Zoo
Yoga and animals was a winning combination on Saturday morning for a room full of youngsters at the education center of the Applegate Park Zoo when the zoo and Fearless Yoga teamed up to provide a fun event, “Where the Wilds Things Yoga”.
Included in the two-hour session for 3 to 12-year-olds was a 30-minute yoga class taught by two…
‘One Arm Bandit’ to ride tall at 67th Coarsegold Rodeo
A long running tradition returns to the town of Coarsegold, located about 20 miles south of Yosemite National Park, as the 67th annual Coarsegold Pro-Rodeo…
Spring efforts highlight parks, city trees
The long-awaited new playground at Applegate Park is taking shape and is expected to be open in a matter of weeks — perhaps by Memorial Day weekend.
It’s…
Ribbon-cutting set for Merced largest community garden
A grand opening celebration will take place on May 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, for the Healthy House Food to FoRx Community Garden at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1455 E. Yosemite Avenue in Merced.
Dignitaries will be on hand for an official ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m. Refreshments will be provided.
The big Food to FoRx Community…
Community members celebrate Earth Day at Applegate Park
The City of Merced Parks & Community Services Department organized a fun and educational celebration of Earth Day at Applegate Park in Merced, which…
City of Atwater Easter Egg Hunt brings families to Veterans…
Hundreds of children and parents made their way to Veterans Park in Atwater to take part in the first annual City of Atwater Easter Egg Hunt. The…
Yosemite Conservancy provides $15.3 Million in support of priority projects
Yosemite Conservancy is providing $15.3 million in support to Yosemite National Park to protect the rare Sierra Nevada red fox, revitalize wetlands and fund volunteer programs, among nearly 50 programs and grants it is backing in 2019.
“With four million visitors each year, Yosemite needs to be nurtured to remain a national treasure. Restoring…
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