Around the Region (12/16/12)

Salida

• FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

When: Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Where: Nick W. Blom Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road

Info: The 2011 computer-animated comedy "Arthur Christmas" will be shown, free of charge. Popcorn will also be served. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Salida Library. For more, call the library at (209) 543-7353.

Newman

• FAMILY GAME NIGHT

When: Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Newman Library, 1305 Kern St.

Info: Playing board and card games is a good way for families to connect, as well as learn tactics and teamwork in a friendly atmosphere. For more, call the library at (209) 862-2010.

MODESTO

• CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

When: Thursday, 6 p.m.

Where: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1200 Maze Blvd.

Info: St. Stanislaus Parish School classes, preschool through eighth grade, will perform a traditional Christmas song with a whole-school finale and a band performance.

Turlock

• BREAKFAST FUND-RAISER

When: Today, 8 to 11 a.m.

Where: VFW Hall, 1405 E. Linwood Ave.

Info: Turlock's Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary is having an all-you-can-eat breakfast fund-raiser. It includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, country potatoes, juice, milk and coffee. Cost is a $6 donation at the door; children 6 and younger eat free.

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