Around the Region (9/21/12)

Oakdale

• AAUW ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

When: Saturday, 9 a.m.

Where: Private home, details given upon reservation

Info: The American Association of University Women's Oakdale Riverbank Escalon Branch is having a 50th-anniversary celebration. Former, present and prospective members are invited. Celebrants will enjoy a catered breakfast, share stories and be entertained by middle school jazz flutist Aimee Ramirez. Cost is $10. For more information or to make a reservation, call (209) 848-4818.

Turlock

• FUND-RAISER CAR WASH

When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Grizzly Rock Cafe, 4905 N. Golden State Blvd.

Info: The Keyes Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fund-raiser car wash. Cost is donation only. The Fire Department also will have all its fire apparatus available for tours and pictures. Proceeds will go to the Firefighters Association for new equipment and community outreach. For more information, call Adam, (209) 552-1166.

• NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY GROUP

When: Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Medic Alert Building, 2323 Colorado Ave.

Info: The Turlock NMSS Support Group meeting will feature guest speaker Anne Fultz, occupational therapist and certified hand therapist. For more information, call (209) 667-2184.

Merced

• BREAKFAST WITH THE BEARS

When: Saturday, 7 to 11 a.m.

Where: Applegate Park Zoo, 1045 W. 25th St.

Info: Second annual Breakfast With the Bears. Cost is $10 adults, $7 for children under 12. Event will be held in the Rossotti Ed-Zoo-Cation Center in Applegate Park, between the zoo and Kiddieland. For more information, call (209) 756-4014.

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