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Modesto

COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE AND HOST FAMILIES

When: Ongoing

Where: Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, 1018 Shadow Ridge Drive

Info: Looking for a community representative to help find host families and work with students during the school year. Also looking for families to host foreign exchange students ages 15-18 who speak English. Students have spending money and medical insurance. For more information, contact Anne Ring at 866-462-3423 or 538-2168.

YMCA SUMMER HOURS

When: Through the summer, including July 4

Where: YMCA, 2700 McHenry Ave.

Info: The YMCA of Stanislaus County will be open on the Fourth of July from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are two pools and an air-conditioned gymnasium. The fitness center will be open for those 12 and older. Showers and locker rooms will be available. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. New summer hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 578-9622 or visit www.ymcastan.org.

RECEPTION FOR POET LAUREATES

When: July 12

Where: McHenry Museum, 1402 I St.

Info: A reception from 6 to 9 p.m. to honor new Poet Laureate Ed Bearden, 2008-10, and outgoing Poet Laureate Sam Pierstorff, 2004-08. Presented by McHenry Museum and Modesto Culture Commission. For more information, contact Cleo Griffith at 543-1776 or e-mail cleor36@yahoo.com.

ELKS ROD AND CUSTOM CAR SHOW

When: July 12

Where: Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way

Info: Entry fee $25 per vehicle. Free admission for spectators. Gates open 10 a.m. and awards at 3 p.m. Half the net proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association. For more information, call 524-4421.

MODESTO SERVICE CENTER HEALTH FAIR

When: July 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Maddux Youth Center, 615 Sierra Drive

Info: Free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar test, and medical, dental and acupuncture screenings available. For the blood sugar test, fast for eight hours before arriving. Families with no medical insurance or who are low income are encouraged to attend. Presented by the Tzu Chi Foundation, U.S.A. For more information, call 529-2625.

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

When: July 18-19

Where: KAT Country 103 Studio, KATM-FM, 1581 Cummins Drive, Suite 135

Info: Tune into KAT Country 103 for the two-day radiothon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and make a pledge to help grant the wishes of children battling life-threatening medical conditions in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. Wish children and their families will share their stories of how a wish brought hope, strength and joy to their lives. For more information, call Ancelle Contreras, 916-437-0206, ext. 201.

Hughson

NIGHT GOLF TOURNAMENT

When: July 11, 6 p.m.

Where: River Oaks Golf Course

Info: $65 registration includes nine holes of glow-in-the-dark tournament golf. T-shirt, glow-in-the-dark ball, golfer goodie bag, barbecue dinner and beverages. Dinner and festivities available for nongolfers for $15 per person. Registration at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7. For more information, call Brian Holloway at 606-2076, Meridith Holloway at 988-0742 or e-mail antmerdo@aol.com.

Merced

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

When: Monday, 5 p.m. special meeting; 7 p.m. regular meeting

Where: Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th St., second floor

Info: A special meeting of the Merced City Council has been called. The council will meet in closed session with its recruiter to discuss candidates for city manager.

Sonora

TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY E-MAIL NOTICES

When: Effective immediately

Where: Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora

Info: It is now possible to receive e-mail notification when requested books are ready to be picked up, and reminders for items due for return. There are two ways to sign up to receive messages: Call the library during regular hours at 533-5507 or e-mail smcfarland@co.tuolumne.ca.us.

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