More Life Stories

• 13 Things You Should Know About Me: Kyra Derdivanis
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  Dairy Princess winner will serve as ambassador for 11 counties
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  Teen news: Modesto Garden Club awards eight scholarships to local students
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  Summer Sizzler: Carne asada opens up a world of good eating
• Go healthy with barbecue, all summer long
• CLARK: Ironstone concert series smaller but still rockin'
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  Religion Digest: The Weatherfords to play final gospel shows in Stanislaus County
• Lend A Hand (5/19/13)
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  Music rebel Dwight Yoakam heads to Gallo Center
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  SILVA: Extreme endurance athletes amaze, inspire

Scene

In Brief: Events in the Modesto region

School of Rock

More Scene Headlines

• CLARK: Ironstone concert series smaller but still rockin'
• Night Life listings in the Modesto area
• Music rebel Dwight Yoakam heads to Gallo Center
• 6 Things to do in and around Modesto this week
• In Brief: Arts events in and around Modesto
• Calendar: Events in and around Modesto
• Wine Tastings around the Modesto region
• Night Life events across the region
• IN BRIEF: More entertainment across the region

Buzzz

Pitman High School student trains guide dog for the blind

Annika Jasek-Rysdahl, a 14-year-old freshman, says she began the journey to becoming a guide dog trainer because she has always been intrigued by the opportunity of helping people through animals.

More Buzzz Headlines

• 13 Things You Should Know About Me: Kyra Derdivanis
• Dairy Princess winner will serve as ambassador for 11 counties
• Young adult author to read new book at Modesto Library
• Teen news: Modesto Garden Club awards eight scholarships to local students
• Modestans help music collective, which aims to give instruments to overseas ministries
• Modesto teen gives a gift from the heart, raising money for Camp Taylor
• Hughson High School senior gets scholarship from Modesto Symphony Orchestra
• Open-mike night at Modesto's Queen Bean puts young talent on display
• Teen Hall of Fame: Sara Coito, Modesto High School

Taste

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  Summer Sizzler: Carne asada opens up a world of good eating
• Go healthy with barbecue, all summer long
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  Veggie burgers: Patties are delicate but delicious
• Recipes and requests: Delightful salad would be worth trying at home
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  Bite-sized tarts are quick, easy way to show your love for mom

Faith & Values

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  Turlock Anglican congregation walks to new church after closing service
• Lend A Hand (5/19/13)
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  Religion Digest: The Weatherfords to play final gospel shows in Stanislaus County
• Lend A Hand (5/12/13)
• Religion Digest (5/12/13)

Travel

• Foreign correspondence: The allure of Provence brings visitors back again
• A week's worth of South Florida summer fun
• New hotels adding to South Beach scene
• Craft-brewing boom changes Grand Rapids' culture, economy
• Create a battle plan to visit Gettysburg during 150th anniversary weeks

Theater Reviews

• Review: Bickering made fun in Prospect’s ‘Carnage’
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  New theater troupe opens strong
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  1853 classic 'La Traviata' gets a modern makeover
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  Review: Dark comedy disturbing; more yelling than humor
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  REVIEW: Strong voices make musical 'Dreamgirls' sensational

Reunions

• Downey High Class of 1991