Around the Region (10-05-12)

Modesto

• STANISLAUS SOLAR TOUR

When: Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

Where: McHenry Solar Plant, 6700 McHenry Ave.

Info: The Modesto Junior College Civic Engagement Project and SolarEverywhere.org offer the first public tour of the 25-megawatt solar plant, built by SunPower and owned by K Road Power. Paul McMillan of SunPower will speak briefly about the solar plant, with a question-and-answer session, followed by a tour of the facility. After the SunPower tour, several Stanislaus County residents, a church and MJC invite the public to view their solar panel systems. See http://goo.gl/maps/DZaHc for map and locations. For more information, call (209) 529-5182.

Turlock

• GARDEN CLUB MEETING, PLANT SALE

When: Monday, noon

Where: Senior Citizens Center, 1191 Cahill Ave.

Info: The Turlock Garden Club will be holding a plant sale. Guests are welcome. For more, call (209) 668-4808.

Calaveras

• GO NATIVE SEMINAR

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Jack Knight Hall

Info: Steve Stocking, retired biology professor from San Joaquin Delta College, will present a seminar, "Go Native," about native plants that do well in this climate, particularly above 2,000 feet. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information, call (209) 795-3840.

Escalon

• SOUP LUNCHEON

When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Escalon Masonic Hall, 1500 Viking St.

Info: The Order of the Eastern Star, Escallonia Chapter 447, holds its annual soup luncheon. Donations are $5 adults, $3 children ages 5 to 10, kids under 5 free. Held in conjunction with a citywide yard sale.

Manteca

• DELTA TULE TREKKERS MEETING

When: Monday, 6 p.m.

Where: Angelano's restaurant, 1020 N. Main St.

Info: The Delta Tule Trekkers, a walking club affiliated with the American Volkssport Association, holds its monthly business meeting. Guests are welcome to attend to learn about local and regional walks and the AVA. For more information, call (209) 931-1565.

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