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Out & About

Five things to do this weekend, plus Free Fun:

1 Pay tribute to the 35th anniversary of "American Graffiti" and Modesto's own George Lucas at the all-day Graffiti Tribute. Enjoy talks and memorabilia, and meet actors and filmmakers involved with the original project. The event features a screening of the film and the Rock 'N' Roll & Doo-Wop Revue. Today,

1 1 a.m.-7 p.m. State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto. Tribute free, concert $15 in advance or $20 at the door, film $2.50. 527-4697.

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Take a trip to Hawaii without leaving home courtesy of the Hawaiian Dance & Art School in Modesto's Hula Bash. Today, 6 p.m. Foster Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. $16 children, $25 adults in advance, $28 at the door. 338-2100.

Enjoy Mexican folk dance as Sacramento's Instituto Mazatlan Bellas Artes performs. Today, 8 p.m. Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. $20-$40. 338-2100.

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Celebrate seniors as performers ages 55 to the late 80s will sing, dance and play musical instruments in the Stanislaus Arts Council's Senior Spotlight talent show. Sunday, 1 p.m. State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto. $10. 527-4697.

OUt & About

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Keep rolling with Graffiti summer as the Modesto Area Street Rod Association brings more than 300 cars to its Graffiti Classic Car Show. Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Modesto Junior College West Campus. Free. 529-0366.

FREE FUN: Expect lots of 'cots at the 38th annual Patterson Apricot Fiesta. It will feature a street fair with arts and crafts, entertainment, children's activities, food and more. Today, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Center Circle Plaza, downtown Patterson. Free. 892-3118.

-- Marijke Rowland

Allen's wife jailed

The wife of the man accused of killing California Highway Patrol officer Earl Scott two years ago near Salida was arrested on suspicion of being involved in an armed robbery Wednesday night in Stockton, police said. Bertera Allen, 31, of Stockton was being held Friday night at San Joaquin County Jail on a charge of misdemeanor theft. Witnesses told police that two men robbed two teens at gunpoint and that she was driving the getaway car, said Stockton police spokesman officer Pete Smith. Her husband, Columbus Allen Jr. II, is awaiting trial.

1 graduation today

One school in the Northern San Joaquin Valley will be honoring graduates today:

Central Catholic High School, 10 a.m., David Patton Field, Modesto

Yesteryears

75 YEARS AGO: A Merced city landmark was threatened when fire hit the back porch of the old Thomas Hall residence at 436 19th St. The porch had considerable damage, but the house was saved.

-- Karen Aiello