Modesto area entertainment calendar (Jan. 27)

CLASSIC AIRCRAFTDISPLAYS

Ongoing

Antique aircraft display. Sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Second Saturdays. Modesto Airport, 700 Tioga Drive, Hangar 1. (209) 526-5868. www.cafvalleysquadron.org

SLAM ON RYE!

Ongoing

Monthly Poetry Slam. 7:30-10:30 p.m., Third Wednesday of the month. Prospect Theater Project, 520 Scenic Drive, Modesto. $5. (209) 575-6183. www.prospecttheaterproject.org.

AIRPLANE EXHIBIT

Ongoing

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. $12 adults; $8 seniors; $5 youth 6-17; free age 5 and under. (209) 723-2178.

TELESCOPE NIGHT

Ongoing

Presented by the MJC Astronomy Club. Open to the public, all ages welcome. Free parking, concessions available. Bring blankets or chairs to make your space adventure more comfortable. 8-10 p.m. First Friday of the month. Modesto Junior College, East Campus, science building lawn Free.

WINTER BOOK SALE

Jan. 27-28

Friends of the Turlock Public Library annual book sale featuring over 10,000 books, books-on-tape, CD's and children's books. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. First United Methodist Church-Turlock, 1660 Arbor Way. (209) 417-2359 or (209) 667-7279.

"ICY WONDERS"

Jan. 28

Science on Saturdays presentation for ages 7-10. 10-11 a.m. Great Valley Museum, 1100 Stoddard Ave. $15. (209) 575-6196.

MARILYN PRICE, THE WONDERFILLED WORLD OF PUPPETS

Jan. 28

Puppeteer Marilyn Price presents traditional folk tales and original works. Noon. Merced County Library, 2100 O St. Free. (209) 385-7311.

TRAVEL TRIPINFORMATION

Jan. 28

Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 trip information for MJC Community Education. Free parking on Saturday. 2 p.m. Modesto Junior College, East Campus, Forum 101, 435 College Ave.

UCP TRIPS AND TOURS KICK OFF PARTY

Jan. 28

Public is invited to hear about plans for trips and tours. Open to all adults with disabilities from any day program, senior citizens and their families. 2 p.m. United Cerebral Palsy of Stanislaus County, 4265 Spyres Way, Modesto. Free. (209) 577-2122.

WEDDING GOWN SALE

Jan. 28

Hundreds of dresses, all brand new and all $50. Hosted by organization that collects dresses and gowns for underprivileged girls and women. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Marissa's Closet, 410 W. Main St., Ripon. (209) 613-0836.

SWAP MEET 2012

Jan. 28-29

46th annual event featuring Model A Ford, antique, classic cars and automotive vintage items. Sponsored by Modesto Area A's, Model A Ford Club of America. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $8 adults; 12 and under are free. (209) 526-1919.

NORTH SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ALMOND DAY

Feb. 1

8:30 a.m.-noon. Martin G. Petersen Event Center, 720 12th St., Modesto. (209) 525-6800.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS WORKSHOP

Feb. 2

Sponsored by the Stanislaus Arts Council. Workshop presenters will cover an overview of the agency, grant opportunities. Space is limited. Call to reserve space. 6-8 p.m. Great Valley Center, 911 13th St., Modesto. Free. (209) 558-8628.

BUNKO NITE

Feb. 3

Hosted by The Oakdale Grange #435. Snacks and drinks are free. 7-9 p.m. first Fridays. Oakdale Grange Hall , Lambuth and F streets, Oakdale. $10. (209) 556-8524.

DON OSBORNE MEMORIAL RUN

Feb. 11

Presented by The Oakdale Lions Club. 5K Run and 1 Mile Run/Walk. Awards by division. Event will be held rain or shine. 8 a.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. $10-$15 pre-registration; $20 day of race.

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