Around the Region (12/5/12)

Modesto

• BIPOLAR ALLIANCE SUPPORT GROUP

When: Thursday, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Unity Church of Modesto, 2467 Veneman Ave.

Info: This nonprofit support group is for people with bipolar disorder specifically, and their family and-or caretakers. Meeting format is based on book study and implementation. For more, call Craig at (209) 480-7833.

• TOY DRIVE

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

Where: 5225 Pentecost Drive

Info: Star of David Ministries and Precision Cycles are holding a toy drive. Refreshments will be offered from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more, call Danny at (209) 526-5003 or Johnny at (209) 495-5115.

• PARENTS NIGHT OUT

When: Friday, Dec. 14, 5 to 11 p.m.

Where: Unity Church of Modesto, 2467 Veneman Ave.

Info: Enjoy an evening out while your children ages 5-10 enjoy a meal, activities, games and movies under the care of security-cleared staff. Cost is $8 per child, or two or more kids for $5 each. To reserve a spot, call (209) 578-5433.

Modesto and Turlock

• TREE AND FOOD DRIVE

When: Through Dec. 16

Info: McDonald's will hold a Christmas tree and food drive. To donate, see a store manager. Trees, new or used ornaments, nonperishable food and cash can be donated at these stores:

• 901 N. Carpenter Road, Modesto

• 3430 Tully Road, Modesto

• 3050 Countryside Drive, Turlock

• 2000 W. Main Street, Turlock

For more, call Clay Merrill at (916) 544-2820.

Turlock

• UKULELE JAM

When: Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Carnegie Art Center, 250 N. Broadway

Info: Take part in a community-based ukulele play and sing along. All ages and skill levels are welcome, as are other instruments. For more, go to www.turlockukejamz.org.

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.