Around the Region (7/3/12)

Manteca

• SAN JOAQUIN REPUBLICAN BARBECUE

When: Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Northgate Park, 1750 Hoyt Lane

Info: Join the Republican Party of San Joaquin County, GOP candidates and elected officials to kick off the "Victory Through Unity" campaign. $25 per person, $60 per family, $20 per student. For more information, call (209) 480-3947 or go to www.sjgop.com.

Modesto

• MODESTO REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED MEETING

When: July 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Appetéz Restaurant, 825 W. Roseburg Ave.

Info: The Modesto Republican Women will hold a monthly lunch meeting, with state Sen. Anthony Cannella speaking on the budget and other recent legislation. Event's open to the public, and men and women are encouraged to attend. Lunch is $15 per person. Please RSVP by Saturday by calling (209) 567-3399 or e-mail business4sandy@aol.com.

• BULLYING WORKSHOP — LA INTIMIDACIÓN O ACOSO ESCOLAR

When: July 11, 6 p.m.

Where: Modesto library, 1500 I St.

Info: Ruben Sanchez will talk about bullying and its types, effects and consequences. Intervention programs that empower participants to identify and help victims, perpetrators and bystanders will be discussed. Light snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Modesto Library. The presentation will be in Spanish. For more information, call Olga at (209) 558-7814.

• CUB SCOUT OPEN HOUSE

When: July 11, 6:30 p.m.

Where: St. Paul's Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall, 1528 Oakdale Road

Info: Boys who have completed kindergarten through third grade are eligible to join one of Modesto's oldest Cub Scout packs. Scouts participate in outings, activities and community service. Call Dan at (209) 840-2246 for more information.

Turlock

• ANNUAL APPLE PIE CONTEST

When: Through July 13

Where: Dubyak Family Chiropractic, 3008 Geer Road

Info: The annual apple pie contest is open to all local bakers and service clubs. Contestants are asked to enter two pies. Advance registration required at the Stanislaus County Fairground, (209) 668-1333. Cash prizes for first and second place; judging July 13. There will be no entry fee, and pies will be donated to the United Samaritan Foundation's Daily Bread Program. For more information, call (209) 668-1333 or (209) 668-1944.

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