Around the Region (2/21/13)

Modesto

• VALLEY FUTURE FARMERS PROGRAM

When: Today, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Modesto Junior College, Forum 102, 435 College Ave.

Info: The Valley Future Farmers Forum presents "Building the Future We Deserve," featuring speaker Amanda Eaken, deputy director of Sustainable Communities. Suggested donation is $10. For more information, visit www.valleyfuturesforum.org.

• 'DINOSAURS OF CALIFORNIA' PRESENTATION

When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Modesto Junior College, Forum 110, 435 College Ave.

Info: Modesto Area Partners in Science will offer a presentation by Richard Hilton, Sierra College geology professor, speaking on "Dinosaurs of California." The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (209) 575-6173.

• DOG ADOPTION EVENT

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 2100 McHenry Ave.

Info: The Westside Animals for Adoption event will feature all sizes and breeds — family dogs, lap dogs, athletic dogs. For more information, call (209) 892-3114 or see the dogs at www.westsideanimalsforadoption.com.

• SCRAPBOOKING PROGRAM

When: Saturday, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Modesto library, 1500 I St.

Info: Local scrapbooker Anna Soto will offer advice and suggestions for creative scrapbooking. Some materials are provided, but participants are encouraged to bring supplies. Light refreshments will be provided. Free program, but space is limited. To reserve a seat, call the reference desk at (209) 558-7814.

Denair

• ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING

When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon

Where: Denair High School, 3460 Lester Road

Info: Denair Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization, is accepting free of charge electronic waste. Accepted items are TVs, monitors, laptops, central processing units, CD and DVD players, printers, faxes, copiers, and scanners. All proceeds benefit the students of the Denair Unified School District. For more information, call Steve, (209) 656-8870

Sonora

• DIGITAL COMPOSITION PRESENTATION

When: Friday, 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: Central Sierra Arts Council, Historic Dome Campus, 251 Barretta St.

Info: Larry Angier, one of this year's InFocus judges, will offer a presentation on digital composition, cropping, etc., with an eye on judging and entering competitions. There will be a light meal served at 5 p.m. Cost is $20. For more information or to RSVP, call the arts council at (209) 532-2787.

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