Modesto
LABOR LAW MEETING
WHEN: Thursday, noon to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Doctors Medical Center, Conference Room 1, 1441 Florida Ave.
INFO: The February Central California Medical Group Management Association monthly meeting will feature attorney Jim McDade, who will discuss labor law changes for 2010. Lunch will be provided. First-time guests are free. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Anna Davis at 525-3888 or adavis.mgma@gmail.com.
LATINO ROUNDTABLE LUNCH
WHEN: Thursday, noon to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: George's Steakhouse/El Rincon Taqueria, 1001 Kansas Ave.
INFO: The Latino Community Roundtable will feature guest speakers Wendy Byrd, president of the NAACP, Stanislaus Chapter, and George Russell, president of the King-Kennedy Memorial Center board of directors. This is a no-host lunch. For more information or reservations, call 303-2664.
VALENTINE TEA
WHEN: Saturday, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
WHERE: McHenry Mansion, 15th and I streets
INFO: The annual Valentine Tea will be served at the McHenry Mansion. The tea rooms will be decorated with a Valentine heart theme. There are two seatings. The cost is $20 for adults and $15 for children. For more information, call 578-1524.
Turlock
VFW DINNER
WHEN: Saturday, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5059, 1405 E. Linwood Ave.
INFO: The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the Cootie, Pup Tent 68, will hold its 11th annual First-Ever Ball. Prime rib will be served at the Mardi Gras-themed event. The cost is $20. The organizers are looking for donations for prizes as well. All proceeds go to the Cooties Hospitalized Veterans Programs. For more information, call 668-9710.
Merced
MUSIC CONCERT
WHEN: Thursday, 7 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Gottschalks Music of Merced, 355 W. Main St.
INFO: Music teacher Roddy Jackson, along with several of his performing vocal and instrumental students, will present a free public concert. Musical selections will include a mix of Broadway, movie themes, classical, jazz, country and rock. For more information, call 261-1366.
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