Thursday, Jun. 26, 2008

Around the Region

Modesto

CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET

When: Saturday, 7 a.m.-noon

Where: 16th and I streets

Info: Music by In One Accord; cooking demonstration by Extreme Pizza

DOGGERSIZE YOUR DOG

When: Sunday, 9 a.m.

Where: Banfield the Pet Hospital, 2100 McHenry Ave. (at PetSmart)

Info: A community dog walking event for dogs and their owners, a one and a half mile walk will begin at the pet hospital and end at Davis Community Park. For more information, call Kaity Krejcik at 606-0321.

DI DE LA FAMILIA FESTIVAL

When: Sunday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Where: Tuolumne River Regional Park

Info: The festival will offer a special "Ninolandia Area" for children from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with entertainment by Los Musilocos, Picolina the Clown, Dora the Explorer, Boots the Monkey and more. Children and seniors are free, adults are $5. For more information, call the Latino Community Roundtable at 303-2664.

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING

When: Monday, 7 p.m.

Where: El Marinero Mexican Restaurant, 1239 Crows Landing Road

Info: Comerciantes Unidos/Business United of Crows Landing Road will host the monthly meeting. Mayor Jim Ridenour is scheduled to speak. No-host dinner optional. For more information, call 312-0516 or 550-2717.

SUMMER READING CLUB

When: Now

Where: Modesto library, 1500 I St.

Info: It's not too late to join the summer reading club. Children participate by picking up a personalized reading log at any Stanislaus County Library location, read or be read to at least 15 minutes per day and earn rewards for every seven days of reading. Continues through Aug. 15. For more information, call 558-7810.

WHEELCHAIRS NEEDED

When: Now

Where: Society for Handicapped Children and Adults, 1129 Eighth St.

Info: The organization needs wheelchairs, shower benches and walkers with seats. For more information, call 524-3536.

YMCA SUMMER HOURS

When: Now

Where: YMCA, McHenry and Floyd avenues

Info: The YMCA will be open July 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Summer hours are 5-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 578-9622.

Ceres

THIRD WESTERN SCHOOLING SHOW

When: Sunday, 9 a.m.

Where: Diamond Bar Arena

Info: To be held with the Mid Valley Saddle Club. Classes include halter, showmanship, pleasure, Western riding and trail. Sign-ups are at 8 a.m., classes begin at 9 a.m. For more information, call Judy Fisher at 667-6370 or Nancy Thormahlen at 357-0232.

Livingston

FAMILY HAMBURGER NIGHT

When: Today, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Seventh St.

Info: The Livingston/Delhi Veterans of Foreign Wars 8327 and Ladies Auxiliary will offer hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fish sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and chili. The sandwiches include a choice of homemade salads, and meals range in price from $1.50 to $3.50. All proceeds support community programs. For more information, call Denis or Sue Wells at 394-2059.

VFW BREAKFAST

When: Sunday, 8 a.m.-noon

Where: Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Seventh St.

Info: Breakfast of pancakes, French toast, or biscuits and gravy, eggs, potatoes, etc. Adults are $6; children under 12 are $4. Personal items such as soap, shampoo, snacks, socks and games will be collected to be sent to troops. For more information, call Denis or Sue Wells at 394-2059.

HIP HOP DANCE CLASSES

When: Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Child Development Center, 2600 Walnut Ave.