Around the Region (9/27/10)

Modesto

MENTAL ILLNESS SEMINAR

When: Today, 9 a.m.

Where: 800 Scenic Drive, Building 4

Info: The Empowerment Center will hold "In Our Own Voice," a presentation by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Stories of those who are in recovery from mental illness will be shared and participants can learn about the journey of their family members. For more information, call the Empowerment Center at 544-1913 .

LUNCH & LEARN

When: Tuesday, noon

Where: Appetéz restaurant, 825 Roseburg Ave.

Info: Modesto City Councilman Joe Muratore will speak at the League of Women Voters' September Lunch & Learn program. The meeting is open to the public, and reservations are not required. The cost is $11. For more information, call the league's office at 524-1698.

EMPOWERMENT LUNCHEON

When: Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.

Where: Denny's, 1525 McHenry Ave.

Info: The Women's Empowerment Group will hold its monthly luncheon. Guest speaker is Modesto City Schools Superintendent Arturo Flores. He will discuss how to mentor students. The cost is $8 plus the cost of lunch. To RSVP, e-mail womensempowermentgroup@yahoo.com or call 480-9818.

PEDIATRIC LECTURE

When: Thursday, noon to 2 p.m.

Where: Health Education Center, 1700 McHenry Ave.

Info: "The Importance of Vaccination" is the next topic in the Sutter Gould Medical Ask-a-Doctor Lecture Series. To register, call 548-7860 and press option 2.

BAKE SALE

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Miki Sushi, 180 Leveland Lane, Suite 5

Info: A bake sale will be held benefiting Cookies for Kids Cancer, an organization that raises money to fight pediatric cancer. For more information, call 409-9544 or e-mail amynoahchloe@aol.com.

SENIORS TRIP

When: Nov. 30 to Dec. 1; payment due Oct. 30

Info: The Modesto Seniors will travel to Reno for the "Spirit of Christmas" show. The cost ranges from $153 to $180. Price includes transportation, one-night accommodations, show, food and casino cash. For more information, call Jane at 522-6142 or Rhonda at 526-4660.

Turlock

DAR MEETING

When: Saturday, 1 p.m.

Where: Raley's Event Center, 2900 Geer Road

Info: The October meeting of the Turlock chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held with guest speaker Turlock police officer Taryn Weatherford, who will talk about frauds and scams. For more information, e-mail turlockdar@yahoo.com.

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