Around the Region (11-16-12)

Modesto

• THANKSGIVING TURKEY SHOOT

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

Where: Modesto Rifle Club, 1009 Patterson Road

Info: Shoot targets and win gift cards for turkeys or chickens. Must provide your rifle, handgun and own ammunition. Fees are $5, three shots for turkeys; $1, three shots for chickens. Open to the general public; minors must be accompanied by a parent; special targets for juniors under 12 years old. For more, call Ron at (209) 571-0102.

• INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE DAY

When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon

Where: Stanislaus County Ag Center, Harvest Hall, 3800 Cornucopia Way

Info: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold an International Survivors of Suicide Day program designed for adult survivors. It may be appropriate for high school students if accompanied by their parents. For more or to pre-register, visit www.afsp.org.

• NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP

When: Monday, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Room 502-503, 1600 Carver Road

Info: Neuropathy will be the topic discussed by guest speaker Bev Anderson, president of the Pacific Chapter of the Neuropathy Association. For more, call Mary at (209) 526-6439.

Riverbank

• TURKEY DONATION DRIVE

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

Where: Les Schwab Tire, 2560 Patterson Road

Info: Organizers of the Riverbank Cares Project are holding a Drive By Turkey Drive. Volunteers will accept turkeys or monetary donations. In addition, O'Brien's Market at 6331 Oakdale Road will have a designated blue barrel set out for donations through Dec. 20. For more, call (209) 863-7153.

• TOT TIME

When: Nov. 26, 9 a.m. to noon

Where: Scout Hall, 3017 High St.

Info: The city's Parks and Recreation Department is offering Tot Time for children ages 3-5 (must be potty trained). Class sessions run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday each week for three consecutive weeks. Class includes socialization, arts, games, computers and more. Fee is $55. Register five days prior to first class. For more or to register, call (209) 863-7150 or visit www.riverbankrecreation.com.

Escalon

• STUFF THE BUS FOOD DRIVE

When: Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Big Boy Market, 2226 Jackson Ave.

Info: The San Joaquin Regional Transit District is holding its annual Stuff the Bus food drive donations. Area residents are encouraged to "stuff" the RTD bus with nonperishable food donations to benefit local nonprofit agencies. KWIN's Street Team will be at the market on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call (209) 467-6665.

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.