Around the Region (2/5/13)

Turlock

• LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

When: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Turlock library, 550 Minaret Ave.

Info: February's book club pick is "The Art of Racing in the Rain." For more information, call (209) 664-8100.

Riverbank

• RIVER VALLEY STITCHERS

When: Thursday, 7 p.m.

Where: Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St.

Info: River Valley Stitchers, devoted to teaching and preserving the art of needlework in many forms, welcomes visitors — beginners and experienced. Light refreshments. For information, contact Sue at (209) 578-3577 or sue_sterling@comcast.net.

Delhi

• BUILDING MATERIALS SALE

When: Thursday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Veterans Memorial Hall, 9799 Stephens St.

Info: The Livingston-Delhi Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8327 will hold a building materials sale. All new merchandise, priced 25 cents on the dollar, including electrical, plumbing, lawn and garden, flooring, windows, doors and many other items. All sales are final, with no warranties. Contractors welcome. Cash or checks only. All proceeds will go to the California Veterans Service Program. For more information, call Denis at (209) 394-2059 or visit www.vfwlivingston.com.

Send Region items to Region, The Modesto Bee, P.O. Box 5256, Modesto 95352; call (209) 578-2330; fax (209) 578-2207; or email region@modbee.com.