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Modesto

ADOPT-A-CAT

When: Now through July 8

Where: PetSmart, 2100 McHenry Ave.

Info: The Animal Services Auxiliary will have shelter cats available for adoption. Each animal is FELV/FIV tested, vaccinated, spay-neutered, microchipped and comes with a shelter medical history sheet. The fee is $45. Also, shelter dogs will be available Saturday from noon to 3:30 p.m. SOCKS will have shelter dogs available at PetCo on June 28 from noon-3:30 p.m. Dogs cost $87 and come with a medical history sheet. For more information, call 524-0669.

MODESTO AREA PILOTS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING

When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Red Lion Hotel, 1612 Sisk Road

Info: John Ruley will present historical aeronautical charts. For more information, call 521-6022.

CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF TAX CONSULTANTS WORKSHOP

When: Tuesday, 3-9 p.m.

Where: The Seasons, 945 McHenry Ave.

Info: Workshop and dinner; topic is Form 2106, which deals with employee business expenses, and stalking the stocks, stock problems, etc.; speakers George Fakhouri, CPA, and Kit P. Jory Sr., Wachovia Securities. For more information, call Paul Hearst at 527-3484.

FATHER'S DAY BANQUET

When: June 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Employment & Empowerment Center, 800 Scenic Drive, Building 4

Info: A luncheon and gift for fathers, with guest speaker Jack Paper. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call 544-1913 or e-mail elisaduke@tpcp.org.

CREATING SUSTAINABLE FUNDING

When: June 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: Learn a tested system to identify and cultivate donors who love your mission and will stay with you for life. Free. Go to http://sforce.benevon.com/intros/western.htm. For more information, contact Jan Slack at 709-9400, ext. 131, or jan.slack@benevon.com.

MODESTO PC USERS GROUP TO MEET

When: June 26, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Destiny Christian Center, Carver Road, just south of Roseburg Avenue

Info: Ray Nichols will demonstrate the photo program Picasa, a free program from Google. The Random Access Special Interest Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting following at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Liz Leedom at 499-5401.

CENTRAL VALLEY KNIGHTS CAR CLUB CAR SHOW

When: June 27, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Regal Cinemas, 3969 McHenry Ave.

Info: Open to all cars and motorcycles, any year; $20 entry fee at the gate; awards given, hourly raffle, dash plaques and music. Proceeds benefit the Modesto Veterans Center.

Escalon

SECOND SATURDAY FAMILY MOVIE DAY AT THE LIBRARY

When: Saturday, 2 p.m.

Where: Escalon Branch Library, 1540 Second St.

Info: "Meet the Robinsons." For more information, call 937-8221.

Hilmar

ELECTRONIC DISPOSAL DAY

When: Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Hilmar Unified Transportation Department, 7807 N. Lander Ave.

Info: Fund-raiser for Hilmar High's Technology Department; dispose of old computers, monitors, printers, TVs, etc. For more information, call Larry at 669-2905.

La Grange

ANNUAL REBEKAH LODGE RUMMAGE SALE

When: June 21-22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Odd Fellows Hall, Main Street

Info: The La Grange Rebekah Lodge 323 is holding a rummage sale. For more information or to donate items, call Betty Varain at 853-9011.

Turlock

PET SHOPPE DOG WALK 2008

When: Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

Where: The Pet Shoppe, 2253 Geer Road

Info: A benefit for the family of Titus Odle, a boy with a brain tumor featured in past stories in The Bee.

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