Around the Region (3/13/13)

Modesto

• READING TUTORS

When: Today, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and March 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: ReadingWorks Learning Center, 1230 13th St., Suite D

Info: The Stanislaus Literacy Center needs volunteers to serve as reading tutors. Volunteer tutors are asked to meet for a minimum of 90 minutes twice a week in a public location. Cost is $10 for training materials. For more or to register for the orientation and training, call (209) 558-4505.

• LATINO COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE MEETING

When: Thursday, noon to 1:15 p.m.

Where: Bel Piatto Cucina Italiana, 1000 Kansas Ave.

Info: The meeting features guest speaker Carmen Morad, president of the Stanislaus County Chapter of the Calilfornia Grand Juror's Association. Optional buffet lunch available for $12. For more or to reserve a spot, call (209) 303-2664.

Riverbank

• COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS MEETING

When: Thursday, 7 p.m.

Where: 220l Morrill Road

Info: The Modesto-Riverbank Chapter of Compassionate Friends is a nonprofit, nonsectarian support group for families whose children have died. Parents, grandparents and adult siblings are invited. For more, call (209) 622-6786 or email tcfmodestoriverbank@gmail.com.

Oakdale

• WOMEN'S LUNCHEON

When: Thursday, noon to 1:45 p.m.

Where: Firenze Ristorante, 502 N. Yosemite Ave.

Info: The Women's Connection luncheon will feature Angela Cordoza from P&L Garden Center talking about how to make a miniature garden. Also, Julie Whaley will talk on "Everything Has a Price! What are You Worth?" Cost is $15 per person. For more or to make a reservation, call Barbara at (209) 847-5605 or Paul at (209) 869-4788.

Sonora

• YOSEMITE PRESENTATION

When: Thursday, 7 p.m.

Where: Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road

Info: The Tuolumne County Historical Society meeting will feature a presentation by David Harden, who will share photos and stories chronicling more than 40 years of wandering and climbing in Yosemite National Park. For more, call (209) 532-1106.

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