Around the Region (11/18/09)

MODESTO

CASINO NIGHT

When: Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Stratford at Beyer Park, 3529 Forest Glenn Drive

Info: Stratford at Beyer Park is holding a Casino Night. There will be blackjack, roulette, a "grab" booth, special drawings and prizes. The cost is $10 and includes gaming chips and refreshments. For more information, call 236-1900.

SIERRA CLUB-YOKUTS MEETING

When: Friday, 6:45 p.m.

Where: Modesto Police Department, meeting room, 600 10th St.

Info: DeeDee D'Amo, senior policy adviser to Rep. Dennis Cardoza, will be the guest speaker. She will discuss environmental issues that affect the Northern San Joaquin Valley. The meeting is free, and nonmembers are welcome. For more information, call Kelly at 606-2485.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP

When: Saturday, 10 a.m.

Where: Doctors Medical Center, Classroom Building, 1441 Florida Ave.

Info: The Central Valley Amputee Support Group meets the first Saturday of each month offering education and support for new and experienced amputees and to those with an amputee in their life. For more information, call Shirley at 529-2556 or Terry at 599-4156.

SPAGHETTI LUNCH

When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Minnie's, 107 McHenry Ave.

Info: A toy drive and spaghetti lunch will be held to benefit Toys for Tots. The meal includes spaghetti, salad and french bread. Tickets are $10 or the donation of a new toy valued at $10. For more information, call 656-6692 or go to turlock-ca. toysfortots.org.

TURLOCK

BREAKFAST FUND-RAISER

When: Sunday, 8 to 11 a.m.

Where: VFW Hall, 1405 E. Linwood Ave.

Info: The VFW Military Order of Cooties Pup Tent 68 will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast fund-raiser. Breakfast will include scrambled eggs or eggs to order, pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, country potatoes, juice and coffee. A $6 donation at the door is requested. Children 6 and younger are free. For more information, call 668-9710.

ATWATER

DINNER-DANCE FUND-RAISER

When: Saturday, 6 p.m. to midnight

Where: Atwater APC Hall, Third Street and Elm Avenue

Info: The Atwater Police and Fire departments will hold a tri-trip dinner-dance fund-raiser. Proceeds will go toward toys for needy children. Families are chosen through an application process. The cost is $15. For more information, call 769-7684 or e-mail fsphillips1963@comcast.net.

SONORA

FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL

When: Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Tuolumne County Library, Greenley Road

Info: The Mother Lode Reading Council, in conjunction with the Children's Program of the Tuolumne County Library, will present the 10th annual Fall Family Festival. There will be storytelling, music, and arts and crafts activities, as well as a book giveaway. Refreshments will be available for a small fee.

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