Around The Region (11/26/09)

Modesto

THANKSGIVING DINNER

WHEN: Today, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Victory In Praise Church, 3124 McHenry Ave.
INFO: Victory In Praise Church will serve a free Thanksgiving dinner. For more information, call 522-1888.

Merced

TOY DRIVE

WHEN: Ongoing
INFO: Applications for the Kops and Firefighters for Kids Toy Drive are available for needy families. Fifty families will be selected by lottery for the program. Applications are available at the main fire station, 99 E. 16th St., and at the central police station, 611 W. 22nd St. People must provide identification, proof that they are residents of the city and a contact phone number. Families selected for the program will be notified by phone between Dec. 7 and 13. For more information, call Sgt. Bob Chapman at 385-8848.

Turlock

CPR RETRAINING

WHEN: Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Emanuel Medical Center, east wing, conference rooms D and E, 825 Delbon Ave.
INFO: Emanuel Medical Center is offering a class, "CPR — Retraining for Healthcare Providers." Preregistration and a $35 fee are required. A copy of the student's current CPR card must accompany registration. Class size is limited. For more information, call 664-2580.

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