Around the Region (10-12-12)

Modesto

• RUMMAGE SALE FUND-RAISER

When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: 2120 Prescott Road

Info: Shooting Stars 4H rummage sale fund-raiser. Hot dog and drink booths. Booths for sale: $15 for a 10-by-15-foot space to sell at the flea market-style event. To learn more, e-mail 4hboothsales@gmail.com.

• RUMMAGE SALE FUND-RAISER

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

Where: PetSmart, 2100 McHenry Ave.

Info: Westside Animals for Adoption will be holding a rescue dog adoption event. All sizes and breeds; family dogs, lap dogs, athletic dogs available. For more information, call (209) 574-0441.

Ripon

• CLASSIC T-BIRD CLUB MEETING

When: Sunday, noon

Where: Round Table Pizza, 150 N. Wilma Ave.

Info: At the Modesto Area Classic T-Bird Club meeting, a buffet luncheon is available for $6.99 per person. The club welcomes individuals who own or are interested in the preservation of 1955, '56 and '57 Ford Thunderbirds. Individuals and members who did not sign up at the last meeting should contact Galen or Doris at (209) 522-6532. For additional information on the event, or about the club, contact Pat at (209) 538-1130.

Sonora

• GENEALOGY RESEARCH

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

Where: LDS Family History Center, 19481 Hillsdale Drive

Info: Exploring one's family tree is a popular subject. But where does one begin? Personalized help will be available from members of the Tuolumne County Genealogical Society at a workshop where society members will tailor instruction to the individual's needs, whether those needs are getting started, brushing up on genealogy skills or locating specific information. Volunteers will be available to provide information about getting started, U.S. census records, German research and church records, Swedish research, vital records and county records, computer research, military records, breaking down brick walls and writing your story. There's a fee of $5 for nonmembers. For more information, call (209) 532-1317.

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.