Friday, September 26, 2008

last updated: July 19, 2008 04:46:27 AM

Modesto

BEAD JEWELRY BASICS

When: Aug. 7, from 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Senior Citizens Center, 211 Bodem St.

Info: Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department will offer a bead jewelry class. Registration is $55 for one session and includes tools and supplies. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th St., Suite 4400, or online at www.modestogov.com/econnect. For more information, refer to the Summer 2008 Activity Guide at www.modestogov.com/prnd/activityguide or contact Shannon Parker at 491-5944 or sparker@modestogov.com.

MUSIC OVER METH CONCERT SERIES

When: Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

Where: The Queen Bean, 1126 14th St.

Info: The third of four concerts, with Scott Bartenhagen and Jupiter is Useless. For more information, call Jeff Hauff, Center for Human Services, 526-1476.

SEVENTH ANNUAL TRUCKIN' FOR HOSPICE RALLY

When: July 26, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: From Lathrop to Modesto

Info: Motorcycles and specialty cars will parade through the Sierra foothills on a 100-mile poker run and rally to benefit Modesto-based nonprofit Community Hospice and Hospice of San Joaquin in Stockton. The event is organized by the San Joaquin unit of the California Trucking Association with all proceeds supporting terminally ill patients and their families in the Central Valley. Start at Eagles Nest Harley-Davidson, 13900 Harlan Road, Lathrop, and arrive at Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto. Registration is $30 and includes commemorative T-shirt and more. To register, go to www.truckinforhospice.com or call Glenn Richardson at 983-2400.

SAFETY SEMINAR

When: Thursday, 7-9 a.m.

Where: 1230 Sixth St.

Info: The Stanislaus County chapter of the American Red Cross will offer a free seminar to workplaces interested in implementing a comprehensive safety program. The seminar will offer complimentary breakfast, guest speakers and a raffle. To register, call 523-6451.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT CANCELED

When: Aug. 2-3

Info: Modesto's 49th annual Al Schoenfeld Junior Tennis Tournament has been canceled. To have your name added to the city's tennis tournament notification list, call 571-5119 or e-mail abououkalos@modestogov.com. Include your name, address, phone number, e-mail address and mention which list you would like to be added to: junior tournaments or adult tournaments.

Merced

"THE LADY PIRATES OF CAPTAIN BREE"

When: Today, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m.

Where: Merced College Theatre

Info: The Summer Youth Theatre Program, directed by Roddy Jackson, will perform a musical comedy. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for children and can be purchased at the Merced College Community Services office or at Aloha Floral. To purchase, call 384-6224 or 384-6221.

Turlock

HEALTH CLINIC

When: Wednesday, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: 221 South Broadway

Info: The Kaiser Permanente Community Health Works Mobile Medical Clinic will be at CARES Resource Center to offer glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure screenings; pharmacy services (basic medications only); and examination services provided by a nurse practitioner. All services are free to those who are medically uninsured or underinsured. There are no eligibility criteria. All are welcome. For more information, call CARES Resource Center at 656-9498.

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