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Modesto

SKYHAWKS SPORTS CAMPS

When: Monday through July 18

Where: Pike Park, 1601 Princeton Ave.

Info: Mini-Hawk Camp for ages 4 to 7 teaches soccer, baseball and basketball, 9 a.m. to noon, $99; Multi-Sport Camp for ages 7 to 14 introduces youngsters to basketball, baseball and flag football, 1 to 4 p.m., $99. Participants receive a T-shirt and merit award. For more information, contact the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department, 1010 10th St., Suite 4400; call 577-5344; or go to http://www.modestogov.com/prnd/activityguide/pdf/camps.pdf and scroll down to Page 2.

TUTOR ORIENTATION AND TRAINING

When: Training sessions, Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and July 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Modesto Library auditorium

Info: The ReadingWorks Adult Literacy program is a partnership between Stanislaus Literacy Center and the Stanislaus County Library to teach adults in Stanislaus County to read for free. Sixteen people are waiting for reading instructors. To register for the training sessions, call 558-4505.

SOROPTIMIST CLUB

When: Wednesday, 12:15 p.m.

Where: The Seasons, 945 McHenry Ave.

Info: Margaret Randazzo, publisher of The Modesto Bee, will be the featured speaker. For more information, contact Amber DeBoy at 605-1583 or e-mail ams122000@yahoo.com.

NOTARY MEETING

When: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave.

Info: Hear about the new TEA program and in-depth information about law enforcement access to journals. For more information, contact Laura Biewer at 606-4938 or Biewer@sbcglobal.net.

BALLROOM DANCE CLUB

When: July 18, 8 to 11 p.m.

Where: Senior Citizens Center, 211 Bodem St.

Info: The Ernie Bucio Band will play. Dance lessons available, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Admission is $5 for members, $8 for nonmembers. For more information, call 576-2432 or e-mail modestoballroomclub@gmail.com.

ICE CREAM SCOOP NIGHT TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY HOSPICE

When: July 23, 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Baskin-Robbins at 2221 McHenry Ave., 901 N. Carpenter Road or 2900 Standiford Ave.

Info: A portion of the proceeds collected from all scoops will benefit terminally ill patients and families in the Central Valley. Plus an "I Scream, You Scream ..." contest. Everyone is are invited to submit their favorite ice cream memory, 150 words or less with name and contact information to: heart@hospiceheart.org. Entries accepted the night of the event at all Modesto stores or by July 25. One entry per person. Win one of three $100 gift certificates to Baskin-Robbins. For more information, call Community Hospice at 578-6370.

BRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WEDDING GOWN SALE

July 25, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; July 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

When:

Where: SOS Club, 819 Sunset Ave.

Info: Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation will bring hundreds of new and donated designer dresses for brides-to-be. Dresses range in price from $99 to $1,299, sizes 4 to 44. The organization grants wishes to Stage 4 terminal breast cancer patients. All of the proceeds from the two-day sale benefits the foundation. For more information, call Julie Costanza at 743-4851.

Columbia

COLUMBIA BIG BAND STREET DANCE

When: Saturday, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Free.

Where: Main Street, Columbia State Park

Info: Big band dance music, hits of the '20s, '30s, '40s and '50s

Merced

MERCED COUNTY FAIR

When: Saturday-Monday

Where: Merced County Fairgrounds Office, 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way or the fair's Web site: www.MercedCountyFair.com.

Info: Save now on carnival rides and admission: Advance sales of carnival discount coupons and general admission tickets, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the office and on the Web site through Monday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $28 during the fair. For more information, call the office at 722-1507.

Waterford

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: High school gym, 121 S. Reinway Blvd. Info: For more information, call Ashly Shaw at 874-3653.

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