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July 13

Los Banos Recreation: Registration open now through July 25 for youth fall soccer. Season begins with games in September. Register at https://losbanos.org/city-government/departments/recreation/

Registering now and year-round: Beyond Essentials Yoga (Adults), Aikido (Ages 5+ and Adults), Turn up with Sara (Ages 16+), Turn up with Sara Kidz Squad, First Aid Certification and CPR Class – July 9 and Aug. 6, 3 v 3 Youth Basketball Tournament – Sept. 17, Summer Youth Evolution Basketball Class and Camp1 (June/July/August). Summer Youth Evolution Soccer Class and Camp (June/July/August), and Merced College for Kids classes (began June 1, classes in July and August). Register at https://losbanos.org/city-government/departments/recreation/ For more information contact Parks and Recreationparksandrecreation@losbanos.org or phone: 209-827-7034 ex. 10 or 11

8:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Merced College for Kids Baking Skills @ Community Center (General)

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Walking Class (Adults/Seniors) @ Community Center Multi-Purpose Room

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arts and Crafts @ Community Center Arts and Crafts Room

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Pickle Ball @ Community Center Multi-Purpose Room

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Emergency Food in Los Banos at Bethel Community Church, 415 I St.

11:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Merced College for Kids Crafting Fun @ Community Center Arts and Crafts Room

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Merced College for Kids Basketball Camp @ Community Center Multi-Purpose Room

1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Merced College for Kids Ceramic Tile Art @ Community Center Arts and Crafts Room  

3:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Youth Evolution Soccer Summer Class @ College Greens Park

5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Turn up with Sara Kidz Squad @ Community Center Fitness Room

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Turn up with Sara @ Community Center Fitness Room

July 14

8:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Merced College for Kids Baking Skills @ Community Center (General)

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Zumba Dance Class @ Community Center Fitness Room

9 – 11 a.m. Senior Brown Bag program in Dos Palos, Carver Center, 21475 Reynolds Ave.

9 – 11 a.m. Senior Brown Bag program in Los Banos, New Beginnings Church, 821 West L St.

9 – 11 a.m. Senior Brown Bag program in Sana Nella, Mobile Home Park, 29190 Centinella Rd.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Recreational Bingo (Time Change for July 14 & 21) @ Community Center Multi-Purpose Room

11:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Merced College for Kids Crafting Fun @ Community Center Arts and Crafts Room

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hot meals served in Los Banos at Bethel Community Church, 415 I St.

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Merced College for Kids Basketball Camp @ Community Center Multi-Purpose Room

1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Merced College for Kids Ceramic Tile Art @ Community Center Arts and Crafts Room

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Beyond Essentials Yoga Class @ Community Center Fitness Room

July 15

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Walking Class (Adults/Seniors) @ Community Center Multi-Purpose Room

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. MCOE Playgroup @ Community Center Game Room

9 a.m. to noon – Homeless bag distribution and shower trailer (Showers and bag food) at Bethel Community Church, 415 I St.

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Pickle Ball @ Community Center Multi-Purpose Room

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Emergency Food in Los Banos at Bethel Community Church, 415 I St.

11 a.m. to noon – Hot meals at Bethel Community Church, 415 I St.

July 16

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Summer Youth Volleyball Game @ Community Center Multi-Purpose Room

10 a.m. – noon Jailhouse Museum, 2020 Almond St. in Dos Palos open to the public. Free admission.

July 18

8:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Merced College for Kids Baking Skills @ Community Center (General)

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Walking Class (Adults/Seniors) @ Community Center Multi-Purpose Room

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arts and Crafts @ Community Center Arts and Crafts Room

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Pickle Ball @ Community Center Multi-Purpose Room

10 a.m. Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theater production of The Emperor’s Clothes will be held

inside the Ted Falasco Arts Center for children in first through twelfth grades. Rehearsals will be held

July 18 through 22. Performances of the play will be on July 23 at 3 and 5:30 p.m.

1:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Merced College for Kids Crafting Fun @ Community Center Arts and Crafts Room

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Merced College for Kids Basketball Camp @ Community Center Multi-Purpose Room

1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Merced College for Kids Ceramic Tile Art @ Community Center Arts and Crafts Room

5:15 p.m. – 5:4 5p.m. Turn up with Sara Kidz Squad @ Community Center Fitness Room

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Turn up with Sara @ Community Center Fitness Room

6 p.m. Firebaugh City Council meets inside city hall, 1133 P St.

July 19

9 a.m. – Fruit & Vegetable Drive Thru Box Distribution at Bethel Community Church, 415 I St. First come first serve until we run out. Bring ID.

9 a.m. to noon – Homeless bag distribution and shower trailer (Showers and bag food) at Bethel Community Church, 415 I St.

6 p.m. Dos Palos City Council meets inside the city county building, 1554 Golden Gate Ave.

Donna McCall

Whistlestop Conductor