Around the Region (9/12/12)

Modesto

• NEWCOMERS AND FRIENDS

When: Today, 10 a.m.

Where: Marie Callender's restaurant, 3500 Coffee Road

Info: Whether you have just moved to the area or if you have lived here all your life, the Newcomers and Friends Club of Modesto welcomes you. It is a women's social club providing the opportunity to meet others with similar interests. For more, call Donna at (209) 838-2427, Caren at (209) 551-8504 or go to www.modestonewcomers.com.

• MANSION OPEN HOUSE

When: Today, noon to 4 p.m.

Where: McHenry Mansion Gift Shop, 924 15th St.

Info: McHenry Mansion presents an open house with light refreshments and the opportunity to browse fall and Halloween gift shop arrivals and check out vintage items.

• LEGAL PROFESSIONALS MEETING

When: Today, 6 p.m.

Where: Fuzio's Universal Bistro, 1020 10th St., Suite 100

Info: Stanislaus County Legal Professionals Association meeting will feature Battalion Chief Hugo Patino of the Modesto Regional Fire Authority speaking on the topic of "Public Info Officer, Fire Investigation & Insurance Fraud." RSVP $14 dinner selection to Cathy at (209) 341-6467.

• CIVITAN CLUB MEETING

When: Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Howard Training Center, 1424 Stonum Road

Info: All Civitan members are invited to the Howard Training Center's Donor Appreciation Night. The club's mission is to help community agencies who assist people with developmental disabilities.

Turlock

• WOMEN'S AUXILIARY MEETING

When: Today, noon

Where: The Salvation Army corps office, 893 Lander Ave.

Info: Turlock Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary holds its monthly meeting. Volunteers are needed as September will be the beginning of a very busy time of year. For more, call Kathy at (209) 667-6091.

• DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING

When: Today, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Sweet River Grill and Bar, 2600 Geer Road

Info: The Turlock Democratic Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of the month. On the agenda will be a discussion of local election issues and ongoing community activities. There will be a first-hand report on activities from the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Everyone's welcome. For more, call (209) 485-0818.

Patterson

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 168 MEETING

When: Today, 7 p.m.

Where: Father Connors Hall, 220 N. Salado Ave.

Info: The men and women of the American Legion Patterson Post 168 meet on the second Wednesday of every month. Annual dues are $30. New members welcome. For more, call Amy or Michael at (209) 690-7222.

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