Some infornmation about HIV/AIDS raising funds - with more about other causes.  Please take a moment to check this out.

Thanks,

Mae

 

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Saturday, Mar. 29, 2008

Around Town: Raising funds for AIDS

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation is sponsoring a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Hair Waves, 3040 Park Ave. The proceeds from every child's haircut will go to the foundation. To schedule an appointment, call (209) 722-1720 or (209) 658-2177.

LIVINGSTON

 

Sikhs parade

The Sikh Parade will start at about noon on Sunday at the Sikh Temple on Peach Avenue. As always, everyone is invited.

 

MERCED

 

Social dance Sunday

The Senior Social Dance, sponsored by the City of Merced, will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at 755 W. 15 St. The Crowns will play swing, Latin, country, waltz, polkas and special reguests.

 

Admission is $5 and includes refreshment and door prizes. For more information, call (209) 383-4356.

 

LIVINGSTON/DELHI

 

Contest deadline near

The Livingston/Delhi Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars is sponsoring the National Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Entries are due by Monday.

 

Students must have crafted their entries during the 2007-08 school year and this must be verified by a teacher's signature on each entry form.

First, second and third place winners will receive cash, an "Eagle Liberty" jacket and a certificate. The winning artwork will be eligible for state competion and from there, the winners go to the national competition to vie for scholarships up to $10,000. For more information and contest rules, call (209) 394-2059.

 

MERCED

 

Health, safety taught

 

The American Red Cross is offering a series of courses on CFA/S, Adult/AED, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout April. For specific times and days call (209) 383-2150 or e-mail mmarc@....

 

MERCED

 

Musicians raise money

 

The annual Music of Merced Festival returns to Merced Theatre at 7:30 p.m. April 4 and 5 to feature the Merced area's finest musicians in a fundraiser for the theater's restoration and refurbishment. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Cost is $25 for adults, $17 for students and $12.50 for children 12 and under. Refreshments will be served in the lobby. Tickets are usually in short supply so early purchase is recommended.

 

For more information, call (209) 631-0453.

 

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