UPCOMING EVENTS
Megan Cope “A Model School”
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, 6:00 pm, El Capitan High School, Merced
Check out the Programs page for a schedule of other upcoming events!
SEPTEMBER MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
I hope you all had some family fun over the summer and shared some good times exploring our Merced area. Merced is certainly “Coming of Age.” Your AAUW Board and I have been busy creating an interesting Calendar of Events for you to enjoy highlighting Merced.
We are beginning with our Fall Brunch where Sara Lim, Merced County Museum Director, will be presenting “See Something Old & Learn Something New”. We are excited about the Grand Opening of our remodeled Merced Museum, the Women’s Club House remodel and much more. Hope you will be there: September 6 at 10 AM at MCOE Mondo Center.
On October 7, 2025 at 6 PM, we will be visiting El Capitan High School of Merced Union High School District to hear a presentation by the Principal, Megan Cope. Megan will share “A Model High School”. This is a designation they received last year as one of eight schools. It will be exciting to hear how high schools are coming of age to prepare our students for an interesting future.
On December 7, 2025, we will gather for our Annual Holiday Tea at Terry Rohrer’s Home from 3-5 PM. Bring your favorite teacup! If your last name starts with N-Z you bring the treats!
On January 13, 2026, we have the privilege of hearing from Gloria Valdovinos, Executive Director of the Downtown Partnership. Her presentation, “Downtown- A Happening Place!” will share with us the many changes and challenges of our downtown as it comes of age for the future of Merced City.
On February 10, 2026, we will be delighted to hear all about Dee Near’s exciting travels in Cuba. Science Camp will be happening again! Please contact Dena Traina to volunteer.
In March 2026 (Date and Time to be determined), we will be informed by Hope Hauptman, a AAUW Fellowship Recipient, about “Clean Water.” A topic dear to the hearts of all in Merced County.
May 2, 2026, will wrap up the year with a Spring Brunch at Linda Lucas’ Home.
Looking forward to gathering with you as this year progresses, and we learn more about our hometown of Merced as it comes of age.
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