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Modesto

HOMEMADE GOODS SALE AND RAFFLE

WHEN: Today, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Parkview Christian Estates, 3112 Napier Drive
INFO: Parkview Christian Estates Residents Association will hold their annual fund-raiser. There will be homemade goods for sale and a raffle. Raffle tickets are $1 or 6 for $5. The drawing will be held at 3:15 p.m.

CAMP JACK HAZARD FOUNDATION

INFO: The Jack and Buena Foundation is a newly formed 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization to support the past, present and future of Camp Jack Hazard. The foundation is looking for new members. For more information, go to www.jackandbuenafoundation.org for more details.

TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL

WHEN: Tuesday, doors open 5 p.m., event 7 p.m.
WHERE: Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St.
INFO: The Taste of Home Cooking School, presented by The Modesto Bee and Gallo Family Vineyards, will offer product sampling, food ideas, giveaways and door prizes. Tickets can be purchased at Direct Appliance, 2424 McHenry Ave. Admission is $12. Admission includes a one-year subscription to the Taste of Home magazine. For more information, call Lesa at 578-2091.

COPING WITH GRIEF WORKSHOP

WHEN: Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way
INFO: Community Hospice is hosting a workshop for those who are grieving during the holidays. Participants will receive information about grief, listen to survivors share their journey and learn coping tools. The workshop is free, but seating is limited. For more information call, 578-6373.

COLLEGE NIGHT

WHEN: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Modesto Junior College, Student Center, east campus, 435 College Ave.
INFO: High school and college students are invited to pick up information and ask questions of representatives from more than 33 four-year colleges and universities. The morning session is targeted at MJC students seeking information on transferring. The evening session will assist high school students in making plans to pursue a higher education. For more information, call 575-6239.

CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS BUSINESS CLUB BREAKFAST

WHEN: Tuesday, 7 a.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree Hotel, ballroom, 1150 Ninth St.
INFO: Mass will be celebrated by Father Benny Cottarathil, associate pastor at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Breakfast will follow, and former Central Catholic High School teacher Jane Hetherington will speak on "Making Moral Decisions in Today's World." The cost is $15 for breakfast. For more information, call 527-0026.

Turlock

BLOOD-PRESSURE CHECKS

WHEN: Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Emanuel Medical Center, Education Training Room, east wing, 825 Delbon Ave.
INFO: Retired nurse members of Emanuel Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary will offer free blood-pressure checks. For more information, call 664-2580.

Sonora

GENEALOGY MEETING

WHEN: Monday, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Tuolumne County Library, Community Room, 480 Greenley Road
INFO: The Tuolumne County Genealogical Society will host Marianne Jacobson, speaking about Latino women during the Gold Rush and mid-1800s. For more information, call 532-1106.

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