Around the Region (1/16/12)

Modesto

• NATIONAL ARCHIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MEETING

When: Thursday, 1 p.m.

Where: Calvary Lutheran Church, 547 Rose Ave.

Info: Modesto Chapter 74 of the National Archive and Retired Federal Employees Association will hold its quarterly meeting. For more, call Roy at (209) 375-4654 or Marge at (209) 527-1088.

• VALLEY FUTURES FORUM

When: Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m.

Where: Modesto Junior College East Campus, 435 College Ave., Forum Building 102

Info: "Building the Future We Deserve" will feature guest speaker Amanda Eaken, deputy director of Sustainable Communities. Suggested donation is $10. For more, email nuplanner@gmail.com.

• MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. LUNCHEON

When: Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: King-Kennedy Memorial Center, 601 Martin Luther King Dr.

Info: The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon will feature guest speaker Dr. James M. Anderson and special appearances by Sankofa Theater Company and recording artists Shuntavia Reynolds and Glen Stovall. Cost is $20. For more, call Jeremiah at (209) 568-3096 or Maggie at (209) 303-2664.

• MODESTO NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP

When: Monday, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Rooms 502-503

Info: Feet or hands numb, burn or tingle? You may have neuropathy. The Modesto Neuropathy Support Group provides knowledge and comfort. Join our monthly meetings on the third Monday. February meeting will feature Dr. Adhir Singh, a podiatrist. For more, call Monte at (209) 531-3838.

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