Around the Region (1/2/13)

Modesto

• SONS IN RETIREMENT MEETING

When: Thursday, 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: The Seasons, 945 McHenry Ave.

Info: This nonprofit club for retired men meets monthly to give members and guests an opportunity to renew friendships, discuss issues of local and national interest, and plan participation in scheduled activities such as golf, bowling, fishing and travel. For more, call (209) 552-0960.

• FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

When: Saturday, 7 p.m.

Where: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Fr. O'Hare Hall, 1813 Oakdale Road

Info: St. Joseph's will host "Facing the Giants," an inspirational drama combining faith and football. Free popcorn, lemonade and coffee; bring cookies to share. Chairs provided or bring a blanket for the floor. Rated PG. No RSVP needed. Free. For more, call Tammy at (209) 551-4973, ext. 207.

• STANISLAUS CIVIL WAR ASSOCIATION MEETING

When: Monday, 7 p.m.

Where: Coach's Corner, 950 Oakdale Road

Info: The Stanislaus Civil War Association holds its regular monthly meeting. For those who would like dinner beforehand, it will be available at 6 p.m. Please note the change of location. A program, "Early Conflict in America," will be presented by Jeff Wells and Millie Starr.

• MODESTO REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED

When: Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: The Seasons, 945 McHenry Ave.

Info: Modesto Republican Women will hold its monthly lunch meeting, with Superior Court Judge Shawn Bessey as guest speaker. Open to the public; both men and women are encouraged to attend. Cost is $15 per person. Please RSVP by Saturday if possible (and no later than Monday at noon) by calling (209) 567-3399 or emailing business4sandy@aol.com.

Turlock

• SUNDAY ARTS LECTURE

When: Sunday, 2 p.m.

Where: Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway

Info: The Sunday arts lecture features Rene Daveluy on "Dance and Degas." Daveluy, artistic director of the Central West Ballet, will talk about Degas' place in the Impressionist movement of the 1870s and 1880s. The focus will be on his famous depictions of dance and dancers, which make up more than half of his works. Central West Ballet also will perform a demonstration of French ballet technique and artistry related to Degas' time period. Free. For more, call Lisa at (209) 632-5761 or visit www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

Sonora

• SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

When: Deadline Jan. 31

Info: The Central Sierra Audubon Society is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students studying natural sciences. In addition to students at Columbia College, upper division and post-graduate students attending Humboldt State University and California State University, Sonoma, and UC Berkeley and Davis studying in the field of natural sciences will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants who live in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties or who have attended Columbia College or Modesto Junior College. Scholarship applications are available at www.centralsierraaudubon.org. Applicants must send completed applications to the CSAS at P.O. Box 3047, Sonora 95370. For more, call Pamela at (209) 533-1668 or Augusta at (209) 928-3835.

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