Around the Region (12/12/12)

Modesto

• OPEN HOUSE

When: Today, noon to 4 p.m.

Where: McHenry Mansion Gift Store, 924 15th St.

Info: Enjoy light refreshments while browsing the McHenry Mansion shop for gifts. Tours also available through the decorated mansion. For more, call (209) 549-0428.

• DOG ADOPTION

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 2100 McHenry Ave.

Info: The Westside Animals for Adoption event will feature all sizes and breeds — family dogs, lap dogs, athletic dogs. For more, call Best Friends Pet Resort in Patterson at (209) 892-3114 or see the WAA dogs at www.westsideanimalsforadoption.com.

• DISCOVERY SHOP SALE

When: Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

Where: American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 3440 McHenry Ave., Suite A-12

Info: The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is having its annual sale, offering everything in the shop at 50 percent off. All proceeds are used for patient services and research to find a cure. For more, call (800) 227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

• PAWSITIVE OUTLOOK BENEFIT

When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Downey High School, 1000 Coffee Road

Info: Tons of homemade, household craft items. Bake sale and free raffle. Five tickets for anyone who donates food or cat litter. Vendors such as Tupperware and Paparazzi Jewelry. All proceeds to go to help Tonka, Pica and Justice-three rescue dogs with large vet bills. For more, visit www.wawr.org or call (209) 613-0958.

Oakdale

• HOLISTIC HEALTH ORIENTATION

When: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Where: The Holistic Life Institute, 730 E. F St.

Info: The Holistic Life Institute school of Massage and Natural Health will have a free orientation on the benefits of massage therapy and holistic health. Participants will receive priority for scholarships and grants toward career training. For more, call the school director at (209) 918-0647 or visit www.holisticlifeinstitute. com.

Santa Nella

• WREATHS FOR VETS

When: Saturday, 9 a.m.

Where: San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road

Info: Remembrance wreath-laying ceremony to honor and remember our nation's veterans. This year's theme is "Then, Now and Forever." For more, call Gaylene at (209) 604-0921.

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