Around the Region (2-16-2013)

Modesto

• KITTY HAVEN SANCTUARY FUND RAISER

When: Today, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: O'Brien's Market, 839 W. Roseburg Ave.

Info: Kitty Haven Rescue will hand out information about the sanctuary, adoptions and cats.

• CENTRAL VALLEY DEMOCRATIC CLUB

When: Monday, 6 p.m.

Where: Denny's restaurant, 1525 McHenry Ave.

Info: Samuel Regalado will speak on the Second Amendment and the historical American attitude toward guns. Mayor Garrad Marsh will speak on public safety in Modesto. The Central Valley Democratic Club meets the third Monday of every month. Nonmembers are welcome. For more, call (209) 241-2840.

• KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT

When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, 505 W. Granger Ave.

Info: Our Lady of Fatima will hold its kindergarten information night for prospective parents. Parents will be able to meet the kindergarten teacher and learn more about the 2013-14 enrollment process. For more, call (209) 524-7421.

• PFLAG SOCIAL

When: Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Where: Emanuel Lutheran Church, 324 College Ave.

Info: PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) offers bingo, refreshments and prizes. All are welcome. For more, call (209) 566-2468 or go to www.pflagmodesto.org.

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• SUNSHINE CLUB

When: Monday, 2:30 p.m.

Where: Applebee's restaurant, 2501 Fulkerth Road

Info: Meet new friends who understand what suddenly being alone really means at this support group for men and women who have lost a loved one. For more, call (209) 632-3273.

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