Around the Region (8/9/12)

Modesto

• COMMUNITY FORUM

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon

Where: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church gym, 709 J St.

Info: The Stanislaus County Coalition for Dream Act Deferred will present information on President Barack Obama's "deferred action" order limiting the deportation of many young immigrants who were raised here. The group is made up of individuals and nonprofit organizations, including El Concilio, the Latino Community Roundtable, the Congregation Building Parent Institute of Quality Education and Modesto Peace Life Center. For more, call (209) 523-2860.

Oakdale

• FUND-RAISER PICNIC

When: Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.

Where: Dorada Park, North Third Avenue

Info: Oakdale Realtors and Affiliates will hold their annual picnic featuring food and beverages, silent auction, raffle, games and prizes. Tickets are $10 adults; $6 kids. Proceeds benefit Oakdale schools and scholarships. For more, call Ashley (209) 505-9393 or Rebecca (209) 988-1577.

Sonora

• GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS WAR MEMORIES

When: Monday, 7 p.m.

Where: Tuolumne County Library, Community Room, 480 Greenley Road

Info: Members will share their memories of World War II and the Korean War. Members are asked to be prepared with information about what they or their families were doing during those wars. They are encouraged to bring pictures, medals, uniforms and interesting stories to share. Refreshments will be served. For more, call Kate at (209) 533-1835.

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.