Around the Region (1/26/13)

Modesto

• VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING

When: Monday, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Modesto Library, Community Room, 1500 I St.

Info: The Stanislaus County Veterans Advisory Commission will meet to discuss a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Modesto Community-based Outpatient Clinic, disabled veterans park admission discounts and upcoming meeting dates and locations. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call Joe at (209) 914-4764.

• FOSTER OR ADOPTIVE PARENT INFORMATION

When: Tuesday, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: 101 Park Ave.

Info: To learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, attend this free orientation class offered by Sierra Vista Child and Family Services. For more information, call Vance at (209) 491-0872.

• DISTRICT OFFICE OPENING

When: Wednesday, 4 to 6 p.m.

Where: 4701 Sisk Road, Suite 202

Info: Congressman Jeff Denham, R-Turlock, will have a grand-opening ceremony at his Modesto district office. Denham and district representatives will be present to greet visitors and offer information on constituent services and other assistance provided by the office. The Modesto Chamber of Commerce will also be in attendance. For more information, call (209) 579-5458.

• LUNCH AND LEARN

When: Thursday, noon

Where: Appetéz restaurant, 825 W. Roseburg Ave.

Info: Modesto Mayor Garrad Marsh will be the guest speaker at the League of Women Voters January Lunch and Learn program. The public is invited to attend. Cost is $11. No reservations required. For more information, call (209) 524-1698.

• ENOCHS PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

When: Thursday, 6 p.m.

Where: Enochs High School cafeteria, 3201 Sylvan Ave.

Info: The information night will provide eighth-grade students and parents details about the unique programs at Enochs: forensics biotechnology, graphic design and pre-veterinary science. For more information, call Danielle at (209) 550-3402.

Salida

• PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

When: Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Office, 5172 Kiernan Court

Info: The Girl Scouts Heart of Central California is holding a parent information night. Girls in kindergarten through 12th grade and their parents are invited to attend and learn how to start a Girl Scout troop. For more information, contact Debbie Jackson at (209) 545-3620 or Debbie.Jackson@girlscoutshcc.org.

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