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Clubs and OrganizationsMemorial Day 2012 in Merced County CA - Memorial Day Parades, Events and moreHere is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Merced County, CA. Find the area Atwater events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban FarmersThis local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow... Read more...90th Brithday Celebration Meetingfrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceThe city of Atwater would like to inform you that their first planning meeting for Atwater’s 90th Birthday Celebration. The meeting will take place in the: The Jessie Frago... Read more...Electronics Recycling Fundraiserfrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceElectronics Recycling Fundraiser to Benefit Atwater Police Activities League We accept anything electric except batteries and light bulbs. Bring your old or broken: ... Read more...Help Support Atwater Palfrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceAsk for a Savemart S.H.A.R.E.S card!!! The card is good at Save Mart, Smart Foods, FoodMaxx and Lucky stores 3% of what you purchase at Savemart goes to Atwater PAL. Just be... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Atwater, California with AmericanTowns Atwater Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Merced County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Atwater organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Atwater is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you... Read more...An Invitation to our Atwater Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Atwater, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...Atwater Chamber of Commerce Weekly News - November 21, 2011from:Atwater Chamber of CommerceWednesday November 23rd No Coffee Meeting due to Thanksgiving Holiday. Wednesday November 30th Atwater Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, 8:00 am Location: TBA... Read more...Atwater Chamber of Commerce Weekly News - November 14, 2011from:Atwater Chamber of CommerceWednesday November 16th Atwater Chamber of Commerce Morning Coffee, 8:15 a Hosted by: Pacific Gas & Electric Location: Atwater Chamber of Commerce 1181 Third Street Contact:... Read more...Atwater Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheonfrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceChamber Members & Valued Associates Please join us for…Atwater Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon Please join us for an informative presentation by, Toni Reintke,... Read more...The Drug Store Project Needs Volunteers!from:Atwater Chamber of CommerceThe Atwater Caring About Kids Community Council, in partnership with the Atwater Elementary School District, California National Guard and many other organizations, is hosting its... Read more...Atwater Chamber of Commerce Weekly News - September 19, 2011from:Atwater Chamber of CommerceMonday September 26th AHS & BCHS Sober Grad Kick Off Meeting, 6:00 pm Location: Atwater Community Center, Jessie Frago Rm Info: Seeking volunteers who would like to help plan... Read more...Radio Merced Presents a Texting Workshopfrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceRadio Merced will be holding two “Texting” Workshops at the Holiday Inn Express in Merced. We will be unveiling a new product for local business owners which will allow our... Read more...Atwater Expofrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceAtwater, CA - The City of Atwater is pleased to invite members of the Atwater Chamber of Commerce to the annual Atwater Expo. Please come and be a part of this event. This is a... Read more...Atwater Chamber Of Commerce Fall Festival Committee Needs Sponsorsfrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceAtwater, CA - Atwater Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival Committee is currently looking for sponsors to support a Fall Festival T-shirt that will be sold to patrons at this... Read more...Atwater Relay For Life... Survivor Pancake Breakfastfrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceSpecial gift for Cancer Survivors WHATISRELAYFORLIFE? It is the American Cancer Society's nationwide signature event. It offers everyone in the community an opportunity to... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above SelfThis week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's HeartsBob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows CommunityGail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping SoldiersDorine Kenney had been sending things to her son and to soldiers he would tell her needed a little extra cheering up. She was eager to do it and happy to help send the comforts of... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for WomenLisa Watson has received awards for her outstanding contributions to the community in which she lives, including being named "woman of the year," which is fitting... Read more...Atwater Business Fairfrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceTLC Postal Center and Ink & Stitches will be hosting a parking lot event for businesses in Atwater to showcase their products and services. The theme of the event will... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Leah Cronn and Marathon Match Scholars and SponsorsWith the cost of getting a college education steadily rising, even promising students are having to forgo the dream of an advanced degree. It's not a new story, but one which Leah... Read more...Additional Announcements from Atwater Chamber of Commerce - Mar 8, 2011from:Atwater Chamber of CommercePlease join us this Wednesday March 09th at 8:15 am for our Weekly Coffee Meeting hosted by Liberty Fellowship. They are located at 1900 Shaffer Road on the corner of... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Mike Arms Makes a Career of Caring for AnimalsMike Arms knew he always liked animals, but it wasn't until he was lying in the street after a brutal beating that he decided to dedicate his life to protecting and saving them.... Read more...Atwater Chamber of Commerce Weekly News - February 28, 2011from:Atwater Chamber of CommerceWednesday March 02nd Atwater Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8:15 Hosted by: Atwater Historical Society Location: Bloss House, 1020 Cedar Avenue Contact: 209-358-4251 Saturday March... Read more...Atwater Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Nominationsfrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceThe Atwater Chamber of Commerce is currently looking for nominations for new members to the Board of Directors. The following individuals have been nominated and have... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns HomeOn April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like... Read more...Customer Service Academyfrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceStarting next week the Merced College Workplace Learning Resource Center will be offering their Customer Service Academy at the Atwater Community Center. The Academy... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land MinesKristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially... Read more...Atwater Chamber of Commerce's February Quarterly Luncheonfrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceThe presentation will include information on the Crime Stoppers Program and the general state of the Criminal Justice System in Merced County. Featuring Guest Speakers: Larry... Read more...Atwater Chamber of Commerce Weekly News - January 24, 2011from:Atwater Chamber of CommerceWeekly Announcements : Wednesday January 26th Atwater Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, 8:00 am Wednesday February 02nd Atwater Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8:15 ... Read more...Needs for the Atwater Cadet Program - Pebble Beach Tripfrom:Atwater Chamber of CommerceWe do appreciate any and all donations. This is a list of food items and supplies that we will need for our trip if you would like to donate specific items. You can... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery PlansThe dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning VolunteerOver the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in HomesTeresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to CampSteve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find HappinessFowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed ChallengeDJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to HeroesWhen a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community. Military help was called in to assist with... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less StressfulMost of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Danielle Butin Sends "Good Health" to Countries in NeedFour years ago, Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR was on vacation in East Africa, enjoying the air, the music, the wildlife, the people, the food and the beauty of the physical... Read more...Atwater Chamber of Commerce Weekly News - January 11, 2011from:Atwater Chamber of CommerceThank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this year’s Crab Feed. Everyone had a wonderful time and it was a tremendous success. This week we will not be... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Masons and Shriners Help the Community Help ThemselvesMasons and Shriners are known for their good deeds. There are Masonic lodges and Shriners temples all over the world. The principles of fraternity and charity are shared by both... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Daria Miller Recycles for ConservationThis week's hero is a conservation champion! Daria Miller was honored with an award and a $500 cash prize in the Cox Cares Conservation Champions program. Her act of recycling... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Peter Samuelson Believes Everyone Deserves a Roof (EDAR)When Peter Samuelson started seeing more homeless people on the streets a few years ago he knew the recession was behind the increase. Taking a quick count during his daily bike... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Keren Taylor and WriteGirl Give a Hand Up to the Next Generation of WritersKeren Taylor is a songwriter, vocalist, poet, visual artist and the founder of WriteGirl.org - a non-profit organization that encourages young women to become writers through... Read more... |