Around the Region (9/20/12)

Modesto

• LIFE LINE SCREENINGS

When: Friday

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

Info: Screenings are being offered to reduce the risk of stroke or bone fracture. They take 60-90 minutes, and costs begin at $149. Preregistration is required. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call (877) 237-1287.

• SIERRA CLUB AND YOKUTS GROUP MEETING

When: Friday, 6:45 p.m.

Where: College Avenue Congregational Church, Fellowship Hall, 1341 College Ave.

Info: The September meeting for the Sierra Club and Yokuts group features speaker Larry Simon, who will present a program on Joseph LaConte, former president of the Sierra Club and avid mountaineering pioneer. Free; nonmembers welcome. For more, call Alex at (209) 981-8985.

Ceres

• ICE CREAM SOCIAL

When: Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.

Where: Whitmore Mansion, 2928 Fifth St.

Info: Soroptimist International of Ceres and the Ceres Historical Society will hold their annual ice cream social. The Whitmore House and Ceres Museum will be open for tours. Cost is $5 for hot dog, chips, drink and sundae. For more information, call (209) 538-0239.

Riverbank

• TEEN FEST

When: Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m.

Where: Riverbank Teen Center, 3600 A St.

Info: Teenagers are invited for an afternoon of games of chance and skill. A wide variety of contests, food and more. Free; hosted by the Riverbank Recreation Department. For more information, call (209) 863-7150.

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