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Five things to do this weekend, plus Free Fun:

1 Enjoy the American Family Theater production of the musical "Babes in Toyland," featuring marching wooden soldiers and all the beloved characters from the classic by author Victor Herbert. Bring a gift-wrapped toy to donate to The Salvation Army. Today,

11 a.m. and 1 p.m., State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto. $10-$15. 527-4697.

2 Check out Emmy Award- winning and Oscar- nominated husband-and-wife team Joe Bologna and Renée Taylor as they talk about their marriage in the comedy "If You Ever Leave Me, I'm Going With You." Today,

2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday,

2 p.m., Foster Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. $30-$45. 338-2100.

3 Get your slam bam thank you ma'am at the Ill List IV, an invitational poetry slam, where top poets from around the country compete for $1,500 in cash prizes. Today, 8 p.m., State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto. $15. 527-4697.

4 Groove as the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band carries on a half-century tradition that was born when Afro-Cuban rhythms merged with bebop. Today, 8 p.m. Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. $20-$40. 338-2100.

5 Rock out to seminal ska revivalists The English Beat as the band brings its upbeat music to town and raises money for the cleft surgery charity The Smile Train. Today, 9 p.m., Hero's Sports Lounge, 821 L St., Modesto. $20. 524-2337.

FREE FUN: Meet authors Kelly Bozza and former Modestan Matt Emerzian as they introduce their book, "Every Monday Matters: 52 Mondays, 52 Activities, 52 Ways to Make a Difference." Proceeds from book sales go to the Education Foundation of Stanislaus County. Today, 1 to 5 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 3501 McHenry Ave., Suite E, Modesto. 521-1118.

Celebrate holidays with scouts, music

Cadet Girl Scouts Troop 3776 is putting on Santa's Celebration. The event will take place today at First Presbyterian Church,

2619 N. Berkeley Ave., Turlock, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A donation of $6 per child includes a picture with Santa, cookies, hot chocolate, crafts and lots of fun. There will be live Christmas classical music by the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra string players. For ticket information, call Angelica at 632-9728 or 403-1827. Tickets will be available at the door.

Yesteryears

75 YEARS AGO: Winners in the Christmas season window decoration contest conducted by the Merchants' Bureau of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce in connection with its yuletide program were announced by LaVerne Leiter, chairman of the window committee. Among the winners were Federal Outfitting Co., Plato's and the Slipper Shoppe. -- Karen Aiello