Around the Region (9/19/12)

Modesto

• DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT

When: Today, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Doctors Medical Center, Conference Center, 1441 Florida Ave.

Info: Support group meetings offer peer support and observe confidentiality guidelines for patients who have been diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder. There is no charge. For more information, call Scott at (209) 863-8468.

• LATINO EMERGENCY COUNCIL SUMMIT

When: Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Harvest Hall, 3800 Cornucopia Way

Info: The Latino Emergency Council presents Leadership Summit 2012. Guest speakers will focus on the importance of emergency preparedness and response in the Latino community. The event is sponsored by Stanislaus County Supervisor Vito Chiesa, the Modesto Irrigation District and the Turlock Irrigation District. For more, call (209) 651-1177.

• VETERANS BENEFITS AND SERVICES ASSISTANCE

When: Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with evening hours 5 to 7 p.m. Friday; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: American Legion Post 74, 1001 S. Santa Cruz Ave.

Info: National and state teams from the American Legion will discuss veterans benefits and services. Membership and veteran information will be available. Saturday location will move to the Modesto Moose Family Center 1608, 821 Fifth St., Modesto. For more information, call (209) 528-3432.

• NAACP GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

When: Thursday, 6 p.m.

Where: King-Kennedy Memorial Center, 601 Martin Luther King Drive

Info: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Modesto/Stanislaus Branch will hold its general membership meeting. There will be an election of the nominating committee. For more, call (209) 544-2810.

• DONNIE SWAGGART CAMP MEETING

When: Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Where: Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St.

Info: Nondenominational camp meeting featuring singing, preaching and blessing. Sponsored by People's Church of Modesto. For more, call (209) 610-6918 or (209) 551-1625.

• CONCERT AND DESSERT

When: Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Where: CrossPoint Community Church, Pavilion Concourse, 12th and Needham streets

Info: Enjoy dessert with a concert presented by Steve and Rachael Ragsdale and the 12th Street Boys. Cost is $12. For more, call AnneMarie at (209) 521-0181, Ext. 2355.

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