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Faith & ValuesThree big names in Christian music are coming to Modesto, converging on one stage for a concert at Calvary Temple next Sunday.
Jeremy Camp, Natalie Grant and Bebo Norman — all multiple Dove Award winners and well-known individual contemporary Christian artists — will be in town for the "Speaking Louder Than Before '09 Tour."Camp, who specializes in rock and ballads, has had more than 17 No. 1 hits, including "I Still Believe," written after the ovarian cancer death of his first wife, Melissa Lynn Henning-Camp, then 21, in 2001. His second wife, Adi, also is a recording artist.
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WATERFORD — Derek McGinnis proudly points to a display of running bibs hung on the wall of his garage.
There's one from the 2006 Marine Corps Marathon, one from the 2006 Army 10-Miler, one from the 2007 Alcatraz Challenge.These races may sound grueling, even to the most competitive athletes. But for McGinnis, an Iraq veteran who lost his left leg, they're something of a vacation — a get-away from the physical and mental pain that lingered when he returned from the war.
As an evangelical Christian living in Texas, climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe found that many conservatives had questions about climate change based on things they'd heard on talk radio.
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Call the Volunteer Center of the United Way at 524-1307 or e-mail volunteer@uwaystan.org unless otherwise noted.
EL CONCILIO COMMUNITY CENTER — Binational Health Faire will be held Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hanshaw Middle School in Modesto. This community health fair will provide free services to the public, including medical, dental, acupuncture, diabetes screening, mammograms, mental health education, community resources, health workshops, activities, fun and prizes. Volunteers 16 and older are needed to assist with event setup/cleanup, registration, directing patients, child care, refreshments, and most especially Spanish/English interpreters to assist physicians with patient contact. Medical, dental and vision professionals are also needed to provide medical services. Shifts are available between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. STANISLAUS SHADE TREE PARTNERSHIP — The Bob Schmal Memorial Tree Planting will take place on Oct. 3 in the Weed and Seed Neighborhood to honor his memory. Individuals and groups are needed to plant 124 trees at designated locations throughout this West Modesto neighborhood. Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at Marshall Park in Modesto and are asked to bring shovels, gloves, and water. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but youth under the age of 16 years will need to be accompanied by an adult. Deadline to register is Sept. 28. An additional tree planting is scheduled for Oct. 17 in the Airport Neighborhood. The Stanislaus Shade Tree Partnership is a collaboration between the Greater Modesto Tree Foundation, Modesto Irrigation District, Paradise South Weed and Seed, Stanislaus County Sheriff Department and other community organizations.More Lend a Hand Headlines
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