Around the Region (09/14/12)

Modesto

• CUPCAKE DAY

When: Today, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: 3529 Forest Glenn Drive

Info: Stratford at Beyer Park is holding a Cupcake Day with local food truck favorite The Cupcake Lady as part of the assisted-living community's effort to raise money for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. In addition to cupcakes for sale, raffle tickets will be sold. The free event also will feature music and beverages. For more information, call Christina at (209) 236-1900.

• COMMUNITY YARD SALE

When: Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Cornerstone Covenant Church, 4105 Crowell Road

Info: Cornerstone's annual Community Yard Sale is a gathering of more than 60 sellers. For more information, call (209) 667-6768.

• YARD SALE

When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: 215 High St.

Info: The MOMS Club of Modesto Central will be selling toys, children's and adult clothing, household items and furniture. All money raised will be donated to the Children's Crisis Center and purchase gifts for the Soroptimist Christmas Tree. MOMS Club stands for Moms Offering Moms Support. The organization is designed to support individual mothers, as well as mothers and children in the community.

• NATURALIZATION INFORMATION SESSION

When: Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: Modesto Library, 1500 I St.

Info: Vilysay Chang from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will present information for legal permanent residents and interested naturalization applicants. This presentation will be in English; however, attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreter. For more, call (209) 558-7814.

• DOG ADOPTION

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 2100 McHenry Ave.

Info: This event is sponsored by Westside Animals for Adoption. The group is a partner of Best Friends Pet Resort in Patterson and has many dogs, including a number of small breeds — schnauzer mix, poodle mix, pug mix — that need homes. For more, call (209) 892-3114 or go to www.westsideanimalsforadoption.webs.com.

Hilmar

• CHURCH YARD SALE

When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: 20056 American Ave.

Info: The Hilmar Covenant Church semiannual yard sale features quality items — furniture, linens, books, clothing and other treasures. Funds raised will help support youth and mission projects. For more information, call (209) 668-0400.

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.