Around the Region (12/4/12)

Modesto

• SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM

When: Wednesday, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Modesto Junior College, East Campus, 435 College Ave., Science 208

Info: MJC geography instructor Cece Hudelson-Putnam will present "Cancer Cluster Research in Stanislaus County: An Introduction to Medical Geography." Free and open to the public.

• BOOK FAIR

When: Saturday, 9 a.m.- 10 p.m.

Where: Barnes & Noble,3501 McHenry Ave.

Info: This book fair supports the Stanislaus Union School District Education Foundation, which will receive a portion of sales when customers use the book fair ID 10930790 in the store. Online sales available Dec. 8-10 when using the book fair ID upon checkout at http://bn.com/bookfairs.

Turlock

• GARDEN CLUBHOLIDAY PARTY

When: Monday, Noon

Where: Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill Ave.

Info: The Turlock Garden Club will hold its Christmas potluck party and gift exchange and honor past presidents. Guests are welcome. For more, call (209) 668-4808.

Ceres and Hughson

• CHICKEN DINNER FUND-RAISER

When: Sunday, 3-7 p.m.

Where: River Oaks Golf Course, 3441 Golf Links Road, Ceres, and Branding Iron Catering, 2400 Santa Fe Ave., Hughson

Info: Drive-through chicken dinner fund-raiser for Audrey Davis, a 20-month-old who is fighting brain cancer. Dinner will feature chicken, beans, salad, roll, cookie and drink. $10 donation. Raffle for 40-inch flat-screen TV. For tickets or information, call (209) 484-0363.

Merced

• TOY DRIVE

When: Today, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: 23rd and M streets and Olive Avenue and G Street

Info: The Merced County Sheriff's Department holds its toy drive for low-income families and children. Toys and money accepted at either location.

Atwater

• TOY DRIVE AND PARADE

When: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Winton Way and Bellevue Road

Info: Parade to Rizzonelli's, where activities include face painting, pictures with Santa and toy donations. Bring unwrapped gifts for toy drive. For more, call (209) 357-1955.

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