Around the Region (11/8/12)

Modesto

• CYBERSECURITY INFO SESSION

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: 2200 McHenry Ave., Suite C (corner of McHenry and Bowen avenues, behind the Velvet Grill and Creamery)

Info: An information session with real-time solutions will be held on cybersecurity issues. The first step to protect yourself, your computer and its content is to view cyberspace as a battleground. Entry fee is $25; refreshments included. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. No videotaping. For more, call (209) 809-8445.

Oakdale

• CHAMBER AWARD NOMINATIONS

When: Dec. 7 deadline

Info: The Oakdale Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 67th annual awards dinner. The awards are Small Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Junior Achievement for youth and Community Service for a service group. Forms are available at www.oakdalechamber.com and at the chamber office, 590 N. Yosemite Ave. The dinner will be Jan. 18. For dinner reservations and other information, call (209) 847-2244.

Turlock

• TURLOCK SALVATION ARMY KETTLE DASH 2012

When: Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Where: Starts and ends at Crane Park (corner of Canal Drive and Berkeley Avenue)

Info: All money raised benefits the Turlock Salvation Army. There will be a 5K, 1-mile and kids fun run. Sign up at www.active.com (click on "Coming Soon" tab) or visit www.salvationarmyturlock.org. For more, call The Salvation Army Turlock Corps at (209) 667-6091.

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.