Around the Region (12/28/12)

Modesto

• TRAVELEERS TRAVEL CLUB

When: Three trips planned in early 2013

Info: The Traveleers have three outings scheduled for February and March:

• Feb. 23: Disney on Ice in San Jose with lunch at Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant on Santa Row. Includes transportation from Modesto. $165 per person.

• March 7: San Francisco's Palace Hotel Tour with lunch in the Garden Court. Tour of the Cable Car Museum. Includes transportation from Modesto. $152 per person.

• March 15: Cruise the western Caribbean with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Seven days with night prior in New Orleans. Cost includes airfare and transportation to San Francisco International Airport. From $1,872 per person.

For more, call Ann Burkett at (209) 529-5896.

Modesto and Turlock

• FOSTER/ADOPTION ORIENTATION

When: Jan. 14, 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Turlock; Jan. 29, 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Modesto

Where: Monte Vista Church, 1619 E. Monte Vista Ave., Room 121, Turlock; 101 Park Ave., Modesto

Info: Many children are in need of a family that will lovingly care for them. To learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, attend one of these free orientation classes offered by Sierra Vista Child and Family Services. For more, call Vance Kelley at (209) 491-0872.

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