This weekend in Atwater, CA

This gathering pairs donuts and coffee with a screening of Ratatouille. Follow Remy, a Paris rat with a refined taste for great food, as he pursues his dream of becoming a chef after ending up in the sewers below one of the city’s top restaurants. A craft activity with Macaroni Kid is part of the fun, and the film is presented with support from the Zeff Family.

A free, monthly community ride begins at Applegate Park Playground. The group heads out for an easygoing spin along Merced bike paths, with some short stretches on city streets. It is family friendly and a welcoming way to meet new people and get moving. Pace is relaxed at roughly 8 to 10 mph, and rides typically last around two hours covering 12 to 15 miles. The no drop format ensures nobody is left behind, so conversation and enjoying the surroundings are part of the experience. Children are welcome, and little ones should ride with a parent in a trailer, tagalong, or child seat. Helmets are required for all riders. After returning, many participants gather downtown for coffee at Coffee Bandits, which also serves as the setting for the monthly meeting.

The monthly MBC meeting at Coffee Bandits welcomes the public. Attendees can hear updates on what the group is working on and share ideas, questions, or concerns with MBC. This gathering also coincides with the monthly Community Rides, and participants may choose to take part in the ride beforehand or attend only the meeting.

This themed gathering celebrates an iconic on screen love story with a fashion friendly nod to its era. Attendees are encouraged to dress as a favorite character, lean into the time period, and relive the magic. The story follows country boy Bud Davis after a move to Pasadena, Texas, where nights at Gilley’s spark a romance with Sissy, a cowgirl who believes men and women stand on equal ground. Their marriage falters as Bud holds to traditional ideas about gender roles and jealousy fuels a bitter rivalry, leading to a breakup. Determined to reconcile, Bud aims to win Sissy back by mastering the mechanical bull at Gilley’s.