Merced County Events

	Alma, Corazón y Vida Exhibit
Oct
11
to Dec 6

Alma, Corazón y Vida Exhibit

 Alma, Corazón y Vida Exhibit

Event Description----- UCM Art Gallery Exhibit Reception: 10/11, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: UCM Art Gallery, SSM 106

Exhibition Duration: 10/11 - 12/6

La Galeria Exhibit Reception: 10/11, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: UCM La Galeria, El Portal 120

Exhibition Reception: 10/11 - 12/6

The MAC Exhibit Reception:10/11, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Merced MAC, 645 W Main St, Merce

Exhibition Duration: 10/11 - 11/10

For more info, follow us @ucmartgallery on Instagram

Curated by Tonya López-Craig and funded by the Center for the Humanities

Date or Dates of Event---- 10/11/24

Start Time----- 2:00 PM

Street Address----- 5200 Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95343

City----- Merced

See Our Website----- https://centerforhumanities.ucmerced.edu/events/alma-coraz%C3%B3n-y-vida

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Digital Tools Workshop: R-Stylo
Nov
20

Digital Tools Workshop: R-Stylo

Digital Tools Workshop: R-Stylo

With David Toh Kusi, Visiting Associate Professor of English, UC Merced

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Starts at 12:30 PM

Location: COB2-295

For any questions, please contact Mojeda6@ucmerced.edu

Date or Dates of Event---- Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Start Time----- 12:30 PM

Street Address----- 5200 North Lake Rd. Merced, CA 95343 Building: Classroom and Office Building 2 - Room: 295

City----- Merced

See Our Website----- https://centerforhumanities.ucmerced.edu/events/digital-tools-workshop-r-stylo

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Pick Up Your Name and Write: The Life of Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel, with author Betty Blanks
Oct
29

Pick Up Your Name and Write: The Life of Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel, with author Betty Blanks

Pick Up Your Name and Write: The Life of Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel, with author Betty Blanks.

Event Description----- Known as “The Okie Poet,” Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel moved to the San Joaquin Valley in the 1930s Dust Bowl migration.

She was a prolific writer who, through her poetry, captured the migrant experience and the everyday lives of working people. Join us for a talk and reading by McDaniel’s longtime friend and biographer, Betty Blanks, in celebration of American Archives Month.

She will read selections of Wilma's poetry, consider the role of small presses in the Valley, and discuss her literary legacy. UC Merced Library holds the Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel papers.

Date or Dates of Event---- 10/29/2024

Start Time----- 3:30 PM

Street Address----- 5200 N Lake Rd

City----- Merced

For More Information Call:----- ((209) ) 228-4444

See Our Website----- https://ucm.edu/wem-blanks

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Merced Speaks: Language Diversity Past and Present
Oct
24

Merced Speaks: Language Diversity Past and Present

 Merced Speaks: Language Diversity Past and Present

Exhibit Opening Reception:

Thursday, October 24, 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Merced County Courthouse Museum

W 21st &, N St., Merced, CA

Exhibit Duration:

October 24, 2024 to March 1, 2025

This project was curated by Yiran Xu, Jiajun Liang, and Sarah Lim, and funded by the Henry Luce Foundation.

Date or Dates of Event---- Thursday, October 24, 2024

Start Time----- 5:00 PM

Street Address----- W 21st &, N St., Merced, CA

City----- Merced

See Our Website----- https://centerforhumanities.ucmerced.edu/events/merced-speaks-language-diversity-past-and-present

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Digital Tools Workshop: Sentiment Analysis
Oct
23

Digital Tools Workshop: Sentiment Analysis

Digital Tools Workshop: Sentiment Analysis

With David Toh Kusi, Visiting Associate Professor of English, UC Merced

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Starts at 12:30 PM

Location: COB2-295

For any questions, please contact Mojeda6@ucmerced.edu

Date or Dates of Event---- Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Start Time----- 12:30 PM

Street Address----- 5200 North Lake Rd. Merced, CA 95343 Building: Classroom and Office Building 2 - Room: 295

City----- Merced

See Our Website----- https://centerforhumanities.ucmerced.edu/events/digital-tools-workshop-sentiment-analysis

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Digital Tools Workshop: Sentiment Analysis
Oct
23

Digital Tools Workshop: Sentiment Analysis

 Digital Tools Workshop: Sentiment Analysis

With David Toh Kusi, Visiting Associate Professor of English, UC Merced

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Starts at 12:30 PM

Location: COB2-295

For any questions, please contact Mojeda6@ucmerced.edu

Date or Dates of Event---- Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Start Time----- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Street Address----- 5200 North Lake Rd. Merced, CA 95343.

City----- Merced

See Our Website----- https://centerforhumanities.ucmerced.edu/events/digital-tools-workshop-sentiment-analysis

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	La vida es sueño/Life is a Dream
Oct
19
to Oct 27

La vida es sueño/Life is a Dream

La vida es sueño/Life is a Dream


Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 7:30 PM


Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 2:00 PM


Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 7:30 PM


Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 2:00 PM

Location:
Merced Multicultural Arts Center

645 West Main Street Merced, CA 95340Date or Dates of Event----October, 19, 20, 26, and 27, 2024Start Time-----Variable Times

Street Address-----645 West Main Street Merced, CA 95340

See Our Website-----https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-vida-es-sueno-life-is-a-dream-tickets-1029140405657

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candy
Oct
19

candy

Trunk or Treat – Free for All Kids!

Prize for Best Decorated Vehicle

Open to All Cars

Join us on October 19th, 5-8 PM, at Main Street, Merced!

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Community-Centered Humanities and Participatory Action Research
Oct
17

Community-Centered Humanities and Participatory Action Research

Community-Centered Humanities and Participatory Action Research

Event Description----- With Judy Tzu-Chun Wu, Associate Dean of Research, Faculty Development, and Public Engagement, School of Humanities; Director of the Humanities Center; and Professor of History and Asian American Studies, UC Irvine

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Starting at 2:00 PM

Location: COB2-295

For any questions please contact Mojeda6@ucmerced.edu

Date or Dates of Event---- 10/17/24

Start Time----- 2:00 PM

Street Address----- 5200 North Lake Rd. Building: Classroom and Office Building 2 - Room: 295

City----- Merced, CA 95343

See Our Website----- https://centerforhumanities.ucmerced.edu/events/community-centered-humanities-and-participatory-action-research

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Designing Surveys for Programmatic Assessment
Oct
9

Designing Surveys for Programmatic Assessment

 Designing Surveys for Programmatic Assessment

Event Description----- With Anil Menon, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UC Merced

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Starting at 12:30 PM

Location: COB2-295

For any questions please contact Mojeda6@ucmerced.edu

Date or Dates of Event---- Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Start Time----- 12:30 PM

Street Address----- 5200 North Lake Rd. Merced, CA 95343 Building: Classroom and Office Building 2 - Room: 295

City----- Merced

See Our Website----- https://centerforhumanities.ucmerced.edu/events/designing-surveys-programmatic-assessment

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	Building and Sustaining Relationships in Community-Engaged Research
Oct
7

Building and Sustaining Relationships in Community-Engaged Research

Building and Sustaining Relationships in Community-Engaged Research

Event Description----- With Nomtsia Xiong, Project Director, HLUB Hmong Center Merced

Monday, October 7, 2024

Starting at 1:30 PM

Location: COB2-295

Light refreshments will be provided.

For any questions please get in touch with Mojeda6@ucmerced.edu

Date or Dates of Event---- Monday, October 7, 2024

Start Time----- 1:30 PM

Street Address----- UC Merced, COB2 - 295

City----- Merced

See Our Website----- https://centerforhumanities.ucmerced.edu/events/building-and-sustaining-relationships-community-engaged-research

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Digital Tools Workshop: Voyant and AntConc
Sep
25

Digital Tools Workshop: Voyant and AntConc

Digital Tools Workshop: Voyant and AntConc

Event Description----- With David Toh Kusi, Visiting Associate Professor of English, UC Merced

Location: COB2-295

For any questions please contact Mojeda6@ucmerced.edu

Date or Dates of Event---- Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Start Time----- 12:30 PM

Street Address----- 5200 North Lake Rd. Merced, CA 95343 Building: Classroom and Office Building 2 - Room: 295

City----- Merced

See Our Website----- https://centerforhumanities.ucmerced.edu/events/digital-tools-workshop-voyant-and-antconc

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Merced LitFest 2024
Sep
14

Merced LitFest 2024

Merced LitFest 2024 will be held downtown Merced on Saturday, Sept. 14, with local writers reading their original work in businesses on Main Street from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The local writers will be followed by keynote speaker Dorothy Allison, award-winning author of Bastard Out of Carolina, who will read from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center at 645 Main St.

Date or Dates of Event---- Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024

Start Time----- 1:00 pm

City----- Merced

See Our Website----- https://writingstudies.ucmerced.edu/news-events/merced-litfest?_gl=1*17wwedj*_gcl_au*MTExNDIzMTQ2Mi4xNzE4MDQyNzMw*_ga*MTYwMjI4OTg4NS4xNzEwMTgyMjk3*_ga_TSE2LSBDQZ*MTcyMzQ5NTk3MC41NC4xLjE3MjM1MDA3NTcuNTIuMC4w

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2024 Local Author Fair
Sep
14

2024 Local Author Fair

 2024 Local Author Fair

Event Description----- Saturday, September 14, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Merced County Library

2100 O St, Merced, CA 95340

The Merced County Library and the Center for the Humanities at UC Merced will be hosting a Local Author Fair on Sept. 14, 2024 at Merced Library 2100 O Street, Merced.

Date or Dates of Event---- September 14, 2024

Start Time----- 10:00AM

Street Address----- 2100 O St, Merced, CA 95340

City----- Merced

See Our Website----- https://centerforhumanities.ucmerced.edu/events/2024-local-author-fair

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	Building and Sustaining Relationships in Community-Engaged Research
Sep
7

Building and Sustaining Relationships in Community-Engaged Research

Building and Sustaining Relationships in Community-Engaged Research

Event Description----- With Nomtsia Xiong, Project Director, HLUB Hmong Center Merced

Monday, October 7, 2024

Starting at 1:30 PM

Location: COB2-295

Light refreshments will be provided.

For any questions please contact Mojeda6@ucmerced.edu

Date or Dates of Event---- Monday, October 7, 2024

Start Time----- 1:30 PM

Street Address----- UC Merced, COB2 - 295

City----- Merced

See Our Website----- https://centerforhumanities.ucmerced.edu/events/building-and-sustaining-relationships-community-engaged-research

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	Department of Industrial Relations Job Fair
Aug
1

Department of Industrial Relations Job Fair

 Department of Industrial Relations Job Fair

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH – or Cal/OSHA) are hiring! DIR is partnering with UC Merced to offer a job fair on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the UC Merced Conference Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to apply for a state job and career path with DIR through CalCareers, receive tips and resources for the state exam and application process, and participate in a same-day interview for all pre-qualified candidates.

Cal/OSHA is seeking Associate Safety Engineers and Bilingual Associate Safety Engineers in the San Joaquin County area, while DIR also has current job openings in the Sacramento area.

This is a chance to begin a career with development and advancement opportunities, a career with purpose.

For individuals who have been thinking about working for the state of California, now is the perfect time to apply!

Please share this hiring event on social media, in an upcoming newsletter, or within the organization’s contact lists. Feel free to reach out with any questions or requests.

Join Us!

Thursday, August 1, 2024

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

University of California, Merced

Conference Center

5200 Lake Road

Merced, CA 95343


We look forward to seeing you there!

Date or Dates of Event---- 8/1/24

Start Time----- 9AM

Street Address----- 5200 North Lake Rd.

City----- Merced

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 MCCV Annual FREE Camping for Veterans
Jul
28
to Aug 4

 MCCV Annual FREE Camping for Veterans

 MCCV Annual FREE Camping for Veterans

Event Description----- FREE camping for Veterans and their families, secured group campsite, bring your own equipment, favorite beverages and foods. Stay for the day, the week or for the annual games on the 3rd. Fishing derby by MCCV, kids & adults division, also available hiking, boating, horseback riding & more by recreation area. Reserve your spot by registering with MCCV.

Date or Dates of Event---- July 28, 2024 thru August 4, 2024

Start Time----- 2:00 pm July 28th to 11:00 am August 4th

Street Address----- Stanislaus National Forest-Recreation area

City----- Pinecrest, California

For More Information Call:----- (209) 726-5308

See Our Website----- Facebook Page: Mccv SemperFi

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Livingston's explosive 4th of July Festival!
Jul
4
to Jul 7

Livingston's explosive 4th of July Festival!

Get ready to ignite your summer with Livingston's explosive 4th of July Festival!

This isn't just a celebration – it's a THREE-DAY extravaganza of non-stop fun, food, and thrills, taking over the Max Foster Sports Complex from July 5th to 7th.

Buckle up for an adrenaline-pumping carnival that'll have you screaming with delight, as you spin, soar, and plunge on heart-racing rides. Let loose to the rhythm of electrifying live entertainment that'll have your feet tapping and body moving.

Explore a vibrant marketplace filled with unique treasures and tantalizing treats from local vendors.

And that's not all!

Prepare to be dazzled as the sky erupts in a breathtaking fireworks display on Friday, July 5th at 9:30 pm – a spectacle you won't want to miss!

The excitement kicks off on Thursday, July 4th, so grab your discounted carnival tickets at Livingston City Hall and get ready to make memories that'll last a lifetime.

Don't miss out on the 4th of July Festival that'll leave you starry-eyed and craving more! For more information, call the City of Livingston at 209-394-8030.

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Atwater 4th of July 2024
Jul
4

Atwater 4th of July 2024

Get Ready to Light Up the Night at Atwater's 61st Annual 4th of July Extravaganza!

Calling all patriots, thrill-seekers, and foodies! Join us on **July 4th, 2024** for an unforgettable celebration of America's independence in the heart of the Central Valley, brought to you by the Atwater 4th of July Committee.

✨ **A Community Tradition:** The Atwater 4th of July Committee, a dedicated team of moms, dads, neighbors, and friends, is proud to continue the tradition of celebrating our nation's independence. This non-profit organization relies solely on donations, booth fees, and t-shirt sales to make this incredible event possible. By attending, you're not just celebrating – you're supporting the spirit of patriotism in our community!

💥 **Daytime Delights at Ralston Park:** Kick off your Independence Day with a vibrant festival at Ralston Park. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with family-friendly activities, live music, and a mouthwatering selection of food vendors.  

🎆 **Fireworks Spectacular at Castle Commerce Center:** As the sun sets, prepare to be dazzled! The party moves to the Castle Commerce Center, where the night sky will explode with the largest fireworks show in the Central Valley! But that's not all – get ready to dance to the electrifying tunes of Western Bound, with KABX Radio Host Dave Luna as your master of ceremonies.

🍔 **Foodie Paradise:** Your taste buds are in for a treat! An array of food trucks and vendors will be on-site, offering everything from classic American fare to international delights.

✨ **Family Fun:** Let the little ones shine with light-up toys and games that will create lasting memories.

🚗 **Easy Entry:** Admission is just $15 per carload or $5 per person, and all proceeds support next year's celebration.  

🎡 **Vendor Village:** Calling all businesses and entrepreneurs! Showcase your products or services to thousands of attendees in our bustling vendor village. This is your chance to connect with the vibrant Central Valley community!

For More Information:

📞 Call us at (209) 355-4912

Don't miss Atwater's 61st Annual 4th of July Festival – where tradition, excitement, and community spirit come together for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration!

For vendor inquiries and more information, visit our website or contact us!

Let's make this 4th of July one for the books! 

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