Around the Region (3/9/13)

Modesto

• PET ADOPTIONS

When: Today, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Caldron's Pets Choice, 3507 Tully Road

Info: The Humane Society of Stanislaus County will have vaccinated, spayed and neutered cats and dogs available for adoption. For more information, call (209) 550-7387.

• CAT ADOPTIONS

When: Today, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Petco, 2021 Evergreen Ave.

Info: Kitty Haven Sanctuary will have healthy, vaccinated, spayed and neutered cats available for adoption. For more details, go to www.kittyhavenrescue.org.

• NEWCOMERS AND FRIENDS CLUB

When: Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Where: Marie Callender's restaurant, 3500 Coffee Road

Info: The Newcomers and Friends Club of Modesto is a social organization in which women have the opportunity to meet others with similar interests. It is open to anyone, whether you have lived here 10 days or 10 years. A business meeting is held the second Wednesday of each month, a book club the third Tuesday of each month and a luncheon at different local restaurants the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call Barbara at (209) 551-2968, Caren at (209) 551-8504 or go to www.modestonewcomers.com for more information.

Riverbank

• EXCHANGE STUDENT HOSTS

Info: Nacel Open Door Inc., an international exchange organization, is seeking host families for international high school students. Host families provide room and board and help share the American experience. For more information, call Carol or Susan at (209) 502-7468 or go to www.nacelopendoor.org.

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