Around the Region (12/13/12)

Modesto

• 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.

• MODESTO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET

When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: 16th Street between H and I streets

Info: The final farmers market and holiday craft fair of the year offers fresh produce and holiday gifts. The market will return in April. For more, call Market Manager Marie Uber at (209) 605-8536 or visit http://modestocfm.com.

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.