Around the Region (1/31/13)

Modesto

• MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEETING

When: Saturday, 9:45 a.m.

Where: American Legion Hall, 1001 S. Santa Cruz Ave.

Info: The Marine Corps League Modesto Detachment 019 will hold its general meeting. Membership is open to Marine and FMF Corpsmen veterans. Requires DD-214 proof of service with an honorable discharge from the Corps. Annual dues are $50. For more, visit www.mcl-modesto019.org or call (209) 571-0102.

• 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

When: Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Beyer High School, 1717 Sylvan Ave.

Info: The Beyer High 40th anniversary celebration features guest speakers, time capsule opening, campus tours, slide presentation, memorabilia displays and more. For more, call (209) 576-4311.

• VETERANS FACILITY NEEDS-ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP

When: Saturday, 1 p.m.

Where: American Legion Post 74, small meeting room, 1021 S. Santa Cruz Ave.

Info: The workshop will offer the opportunity to review the preliminary survey results and collect additional information. All veterans are invited. For more, call Veterans Commission Facility Committee Chairman Richard Sylvester at (209) 848-4855.

• RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY

When: Feb. 8, 1 p.m.

Where: Community Based Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, 1225 Oakdale Road

Info: A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for the Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic. The guest speaker is Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock. RSVP by Friday at http://bit.ly/modesto_rsvp.

Waterford

• SNUGGLES PROJECT LAUNCH

When: Saturday, noon to 3 p.m.

Where: Waterford library, 324 E St.

Info: To launch the Snuggles Project, the Waterford library will hold a special Snuggles Project Day where participants can make snuggles (small security blankets for shelter animals) at the library; however, participants are encouraged to bring sewing or knitting materials. For more, including sizes and materials, contact your Stanislaus County Library branch or visit www.stanislauslibrary.org.

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