Around the Region (11/28/12)

Modesto

• 'CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY' FUND-RAISER

When: Today, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Petersen Event Center, 720 12th St.

Info: El Concilio will hold its "Christmas in the Valley" tamale luncheon fund-raiser to feed needy families. There will be a noon presentation of a La Posada re-enactment by Teatro from California State University, Stanislaus. $10 per plate includes two tamales, rice, beans and salad. Proceeds provide food baskets to needy families this Christmas season. Free delivery in Modesto or Ceres with minimum of 10 orders. For more, call (209) 523-2860 or visit www.elconcilio.org.

• TEAM IN TRAINING KICKOFF

When: Today, 6 p.m.

Where: Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St.

Info: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training will hold its spring kickoff and last-chance information meeting about its marathon, cycle and triathlon training programs. For more or to RSVP, call (209) 522-1800, e-mail melissa.vandiepen@lls.org or go to www.teamintraining.org/sac.

• MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEETING

When: Saturday, 9:45 a.m.

Where: American Legion Hall, 1001 S. Santa Cruz Ave.

Info: Modesto Detachment 019 will hold its general meeting and installation of new officers. Open to Marine and FMF Corpsmen veterans. Requires DD-214 proof of service with an honorable discharge from the USMC. Annual dues are $40. For more, visit www.mcl-modesto019.org or call (209) 571-0102.

• TOY DRIVE

When: Monday through Friday through Dec. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Health Net Community Solutions Center, 1940 Crows Landing Road, Suite 10

Info: Health Net Community Solutions is having a toy drive to collect safe toys for disadvantaged children. Toys will be distributed Dec. 11. For more, call (209) 556-1403.

Ceres

• KIDNEY SMART CLASS

When: Thursday, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Davita Ceres, 1768 Mitchell Road, Suite 308

Info: Are you diabetic, have high blood pressure or been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease? Do you have questions about your kidney health? Community classes are available at no charge. Get information on diet, modality choices and coping with kidney disease. For more or to register for the class, call (209) 202-9319.

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