Saturday, Jun. 14, 2008

News & Notes

Out & About

Four things to do this weekend, plus Free Fun:

1 Go Back to Graffiti with a car show, arts and crafts vendors and family activities. Today, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd. Free. 523-4479.

2 Lift your blues at the fifth annual Modesto Blues Festival and United Community Walk with music by the Mofo Party Band, DJ Slate and the Rocket 88, Rene Solis and the Guitar Extravaganza and more. Today, walk 10 a.m., starting at Mancini Bowl; music noon- 8:30 p.m. Graceada Park, Modesto. Free. 537-1516.

3 Rock out at the B93 FM SummerFest featuring Train frontman Pat Monahan. Also performing will be Augustana, Matt Nathanson, Kate Voegele, Ben Jelen and more. Today, gates open at noon, music 1-7:30 p.m. John Thurman Field, 601 Neece Drive, Modesto. $22.50. 551-9393.

4 Find your religion with the new musical comedy "Altar Boyz" about a Christian boy band that tries to save sinners one soul at a time through music and dance. Today, 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. Sierra Repertory Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. $15-$28. 532-3120.

FREE FUN: Take Dad out for the 42nd annual Columbia Father's Day Fly-In with classic planes, helicopter rides, music and more. Today, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Columbia Airport, 10723 Airport Road. Free. 533-5685.

-- Marijke Rowland

Flag Day etiquette

Today is Flag Day in the United States. But if you're not sure how to properly display Old Glory, The Bee can help. Check our guide on flag etiquette and more.

Fathernator advice

Need some advice on how to be a good dad? Well, Gov. Schwarzenegger weighs in on how to keep kids on the straight and narrow.

Watch your toes

The Ballroom Dance Club will get into the swing of things June 20 at the Senior Citizens Center, 211 Bodem St., Modesto. The event will be 8-11 p.m, with a dance lesson 6:45-7:45 p.m. The cost is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers. Dance instruction is $1 with paid admission. For more information, e-mail modestoballroomclub@gmail.com or call 576-2432.

Yesteryears

75 YEARS AGO: In observance of Flag Day, the Woman's Relief Corps dedicated a tree in GAR Park in Turlock in memory of the late Col. T.L. Haines, former member of Turlock Post, Grand Army of the Republic.

25 YEARS AGO: H.R. "Dick" Knowles, principal of Standiford Elementary School in Modesto, announced his retirement after 29 years of service in the Sylvan Union School District.

-- Karen Aiello