Around the Region

Modesto

HEALTHY LIVING EXPO

When: Today, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Modesto Centre Plaza, 10th and K streets

Info: $3 per person, $6 for a family. Information and vendors on healthy and wellness, CPR demos, healthy cooking demonstrations, and free samples.

CLASSES WITH PARKS AND RECREATION

When: Various times

Where: See specific class

Info: Classes to start soon are tennis camps for children ages 4 to 17; designed for beginner through advanced students and covers fundamentals, grips, scoring and movement drills in a fun and positive atmosphere. Tennis racket required. Camps run Monday through Thursday beginning July 7, July 21 and Aug. 4 at the Graceada Park tennis courts, 401 Needham St.

Art classes: A water media painting class for adults ages 18 and older will instruct students in how to apply wet into wet, dry brush, controlled wash, gradation and other basic water media techniques and will be held Wednesdays, July 9 through Aug. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Modesto Senior Citizens Center, 211 Bodem St. The fee for six sessions is $70.

Art classes for young children: Mommy/Daddy and Me for ages 3 to 5 years. Class will be held Thursdays, July 10 through July 31, 11 a.m. to noon. The fee is $40. My First Art Class for ages 5 to 7 years. Tuesdays, July 8 through Aug. 12, 4 to 5 p.m. The fee is $60.

For more information, refer to the Summer 2008 Activity Guide at www.modestogov.com/prnd/activityguide or call 577-5344.

SUMMER SOCIAL NETWORKING MIXER

When: Thursday, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Mendoza's Auto Sales, 854 Crows Landing Road

Info: Comerciantes Unidos/Businesses United of Crows Landing Road, Radio Entravision and Mendoza's Auto Sales invites the public to its summer social networking mixer. Plenty of food and great entertainment. For more information, call 312-0516 or 550-2717.

CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS

When: Now

Where: Gallo Center for the Arts

Info: Be a volunteer for the arts. There will be two trainings: July 12 and July 19 at noon. By attending one training you can volunteer for the 2008-09 season. For more information, call Ian McVey at 338-5025.

Ceres

WINE AND CHEESE EVENT

When: June 28, 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: 2236 Faith Home Road

Info: Mujeres Latinas de Stanislaus to host the event. Tickets are $10. For more information, call Teresa at 537-7014.

Keyes

MOBILE HEALTH UNIT

When: Tuesday, 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Where: Keyes School, 5680 Seventh St.

Info: For children ages 5 and younger, this free exhibit uses storytelling, music and entertainment to promote good oral health. For more information, call Luis Molina at 652-0347, Sandra Huntley at 667-1660 or Dawn Wells at 310-552-4107.

Oakdale

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

When: July 11 through Aug. 29

Where: Dorada Park

Info: Performances by: July 11, Oakdale Community Band; July 18, Remedy; July 25, Sadie Brown; Aug. 1, JMZ; Aug. 8, Jim Ramont and Barbara Findlay; Aug. 15, Tailights; Aug. 22, Song Birds; and Aug. 29, Fabulous Blues Notes.

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