Around the Modesto-area Region (Nov. 17)

Stanislaus County

• NONPROFIT MEMORIAL AWARD

When: Dec. 1 deadline

Info: Applications are being accepted for the $25,000 Edwin Toolis Memorial Award, offered by IMC Consulting & Training. It awards up to $25,000 in pro bono management service to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. The award process coincides with November's National Philanthropy month. Criteria and applications may be downloaded at www.imc-1.net and must be postmarked by Dec. 1. For more, call Michael (209) 572-2271, ext 101.

Modesto

• CAT ADOPTIONS

When: Today, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Petco, 2021 Evergreen Ave.

Info: Kitty Haven Sanctuary will have healthy, vaccinated, spayed or neutered cats available for adoption. For more, visit www.kittyhavenrescue.org.

• DOG ADOPTION CANCELLED

Info: The Westside Animals for Adoption event scheduled for today at PetSmart on McHenry Avenue has been canceled. For more on the group, go to www.westsideanimalsforadoption.webs.com.

• PFLAG EVENT

When: Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Where: Emanuel Lutheran Church, 324 College Ave.

Info: PFLAG (Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) will hold a Healthy Transitions support and bingo night event. For more, call (209) 566-2468 or visit www.pflagmodesto.org.

• THANKSGIVING AND BUNDLE UP VOLUNTEERS

When: Wednesday, 3 p.m.

Where: Modesto Gospel Mission, 1400 Yosemite Blvd.

Info: The Modesto Gospel Mission will serve dinner and distribute coats for the needy and homeless at the annual "Thanksgiving and Bundle Up" event. Volunteers are needed for setup and cleanup, to sort and distribute coats, and to serve dinner. Donations may be dropped off at the mission: turkeys, food and coats or warm clothing of all sizes for men, women and children. For more or to volunteer, call (209) 529-8259.

Denair

• FARM AND CONSTRUCTION TOY SHOW

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

Where: Gratton School Gymnasium, 4500 Gratton Road

Info: Annual Winter Farm and Construction Toy Show sponsored by Turlock Hoof-n-Horns 4-H. Model farms on display; food available. Admission, $3 adults, $1 children, under 10 admitted free. For more, call (209) 968-4400.

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.