Around the Region (1/16/12)

Modesto

• TEEN CRAFT DAY

When: Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Where: Modesto library, 1500 I St.

Info: Teens are invited and will have the opportunity to practice their dexterity with several crafts including duct tape accessories, personalized buttons and guitar picks. Books and materials from the library's Young Adult Collection will be on display and available for checkout. For more, call (209) 558-7827.

• SIERRA CLUB-YOKUTS GROUP

When: Friday, 6:45 p.m. refreshments and socializing; 7 p.m. program

Where: College Avenue Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 1341 College Ave.

Info: Annual slideshow-PowerPoint presentation of the Yokuts Group and Audubon Society members' favorite photos. Free; nonmembers welcome. For more, call (209) 985-1575.

• PET ADOPTION

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 2100 McHenry Ave.

Info: Westside Animals for Adoption of Patterson will hold a dog adoption event. The group is a partner of Best Friends Pet Resort. For more, call (209) 892-3114 or visit www.westsideanimalsforadoption.webs.com.

Send Region items to Region, The Modesto Bee, P.O. Box 5256, Modesto 95352; call (209) 578-2330; fax (209) 578-2207; or e-mail region@modbee.com.