Modesto

• SAVE A LIFE SATURDAY

When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Vintage Faire Mall, J.C. Penney court area, 3401 Dale Road

Info: The free annual American Red Cross event features Club FIT walkers, hands-on CPR sessions, emergency preparedness exhibits for home, pets and travel, and an interactive kids zone. For more, call (209) 523-6452.

Turlock

• GARDEN CLUB MEETING

When: Monday, noon

Where: Senior Citizens Center, 1191 Cahill St.

Info: Guest speaker Lee Miller — the "Master Gardener of Linden" — will conduct a presentation titled "Dazzling Dahlias." Guests are welcome. For more, call (209) 668-4808.

Merced

• EAST COAST SWING DANCE CLASSES

When: Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Merced Senior Community Center, 755 W. 15th St.

Info: The city's Office of Recreation will be offering East Coast swing dance classes throughout March. Cost is $16 for the whole session or $5 per class. Space is limited. To register or for more, call (209) 385-6298.

Arnold

• COMFORT QUILT WORKSHOP

When: Monday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Independence Hall Community Center, 1445 Blagen Road

Info: The Independence Hall Quilters of Arnold will hold a comfort quilt workshop under the leadership of Jill Holstein. Comfort quilts are distributed to Shriners and children's hospitals in Sacramento, Child Protective Services, Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital emergency room, the fire station, and special individuals who are in need or crisis. Visitors are welcome. For more, call (209) 813-0703 or visit www.independencehallquilters.com.

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