Modesto
BREAKFAST MEETING
WHEN: Tuesday, 7 a.m., Mass; 7:30, breakfast
WHERE: DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 Ninth St.
INFO: The Catholic Professional Business Club will host speaker Tom Hollcraft at its breakfast meeting. Hollcraft is on the national staff of Lifeteen and will speak about youth in the Catholic church today. For more information, call 527-0026.
SENIOR HEALTH CARE FORUM
WHEN: Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Petersen Event Center, 750 12th St.
INFO: Golden Agers for Progress will host a health care reform forum to learn how pending legislation will affect seniors. Free parking in the garage at 12th and H streets. GAP is a senior advocacy group working to close the gap between the needs of seniors and the resources for senior services. For more information, call Simona Rios at 593-6124.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
WHEN: Friday, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Stanislaus County Ag Center, Harvest Hall, 3800 Cornucopia Way
INFO: Shooting Stars 4-H will celebrate its 10th anniversary as a Stanislaus County 4-H club. There will be dinner and a silent auction. Businesses wishing to supply a silent auction item will be given program advertising. To make arrangements to donate or for more information, contact Cheryl at cwalmonds@aol.com.
Oakdale
TREE LIGHTING
WHEN: Monday, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Oak and H streets
INFO: Oak Valley Hospital Foundation will host the annual holiday "Tree of Life" tree-lighting ceremony. The tree will be decorated with commemorative lights and lit up in honor and memory of residents and loved ones. For every gift of $10 or more made to Oak Valley Hospital Foundation, a light will be lit on the tree. Proceeds will be used for medical equipment, health education, and scholarship programs for education. For more information, call 848-4116.
Patterson
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
WHEN: Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Federated Church, 45 S. El Circulo Ave.
INFO: Soroptimist International of Patterson will host a Christmas luncheon. The event includes lunch, a boutique and prizes. Proceeds will benefit the community. Tickets are $10 and are available at My Sister's Closet or from any member. Takeout lunches are available with an advance reservation. For more information, call 892-0667.
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