Around the Region (8/30/12)

Modesto

• CHARITY WINE TASTING

When: Today, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Infiniti of Modesto, 4320 McHenry Ave.

Info: Cameron Hughes Wine is holding an evening of wine tasting. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, go to http://chwinfinitimodesto.eventbrite.com or e-mail lara.abbott@chwine.com.

• TRAVEL CLUB MEETING

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon

Info: The Big Valley Travel Club is having a workshop and meeting, and the public is welcome. Topics will include how to travel on a budget and upcoming trips to New England and the fall colors in Norman Rockwell country, Oct. 6-18; New Zealand, Feb.7-March 7; Scotland and Ireland, September 2013; and Portugal, April 2014. Free refreshments will be served and door prizes given away. Those interested in attending should contact the club at (209) 634-6804 or BVTravelclub@charter.net to reserve a seat.

• PFLAG EVENT

When: Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Emanuel Lutheran Church, 324 College Ave.

Info: The PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) event features LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) senior support, 5 to 6:30 p.m.; Healthy TRANSitions, 6 to 7 p.m.; and PFLAG Modesto support, 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, call (209) 566-2468 or visit www.pflagmodesto.org.

Manteca

• SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN REPUBLICANS

When: Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Where: Chez Shari restaurant, Manteca Park Golf Course, 305 N. Union Road

Info: Rep. Jeff Denham, congressional candidate Ricky Gill and U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Emken will speak. Anyone interested in state and national politics is invited. The event is free. For more, call Frank Aquila at (209) 825-0123.

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