Around the Region (1/29/13)

Modesto

• MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS MONTHLY MEETING

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Denny's Restaurant, 1525 McHenry Ave.

Info: Star Touring and Riding Modesto Chapter 294 will hold its monthly meeting. People looking for organized rides, poker runs, community awareness and family-friendly events are encouraged to attend. For more, call (209) 602-7281 or check out Modesto Star Touring on Facebook.

• SWEETHEART DANCE

When: Saturday, 7 p.m. to midnight

Where: Clarion Inn, 1612 Sisk Road

Info: Sponsored by Valley Super Singles. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. No-host beverage bar. 50-50 raffle. Socializing, music and dancing. For more information, call Charlotte, (209) 529-9173, or Judy, (209) 491-2894.

Sonora

• E-BOOK WORKSHOP

When: Thursday, 11 a.m. to noon

Where: Tuolumne County Library, Sonora Community Meeting Room, 480 Greenley Road

Info: Did you receive an e-reader as a gift over the holidays? Do you want to learn how to download e-books through the library catalog? The Tuolumne County Library will present a workshop on how to check out library e-books. Bring your device and your questions. For more or to register, contact the library at (209) 533-5507 or visit www.tuolcolib.org.

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