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Thursday, Aug. 07, 2008

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Modesto

WORKSHOP ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION

When: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 4801 Gold Valley Road

Info: Salida Union School District to sponsor a "Conscious Discipline" workshop that teaches communication and builds self-esteem. Cheri Sheridan, a loving guidance associate, will present the full day workshop. Cost is $45 and includes light breakfast and lunch. For more information, call 543-3102 or e-mail jgrayhill@salida.k12.ca.us.

POETRY READING

When: Saturday, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Where: McHenry Museum, 1402 I St.

Info: Quarterly reading of the Song of the San Joaquin. Poets will read their own poems and light refreshments will be available. Free admission. For more information, call 577-5366.

Atwater

ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL ORIENTATION

When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Where: St. Anthony School, 1801 Winton Way

Info: Orientation for all new parents begins at 6:30 in the parish hall. Back to School Night will begin for new and returning families at 7:15 p.m. Supplies and slightly used uniforms will be available for purchase. For more information, call the school office at 358-3341.

Denair

YOUTH AUDITIONS

When: Friday, 6 p.m.

Where: Gaslight Theater, 3908 Gratton Road

Info: Auditions for "A Christmas Carol" and "The Mitten." Parts available for ages 3 through 18. All who audition will receive a part. Denair Gaslight Theater Starmites. For more information, call 669-7989.

Turlock

A SHOWING OF 'AMERICAN GRAFFITI'

When: Saturday, at dusk

Where: Turlock High School, Joe Debely Field

Info: Turlock Historical Society sponsors showing of the classic film for the Centennial Celebration. Bring your blanket. Tickets are 50 cents at the gate. Concession food available.

Twain Harte

MOVIES IN THE PINES

When: Friday, at dusk

Where: Eproson Park

Info: "Transformers." Bring chairs, blankets and a jacket. For more information, call 586-4482 or go to www.twainhartecc.com. Free.

Mariposa

MARIPOSA EVENINGS

When: Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.

Where: County Arts Park, Highway 140 between Fourth and Fifth streets

Info: Music by the Penetrators on Friday, and the GrassKickers on Saturday. Bring a lawn or blanket. For more information, call the Mariposa County Arts Council at 966-3155.

Stockton

BARRIO FIESTA

When: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Filipino Plaza, corner of Center and Market streets

Info: The 36th annual Barrio Fiesta commemorating the anniversary of the Filipino Center will feature Filipino food, folk dances, musical numbers, Filipiniana fashion show and escrima martial arts. On Sunday, there will be a religious procession around the block and a celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Admission is free. For more information, call 466-1416 or go to www.filipinoplaza.org.

San Joaquin County

FREE WIFI

When: Starting today

Where: Every library branch in San Joaquin County

Info: The Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library officially launched free wireless Internet access at its main library and in every branch across the city and county. Wi-Fi is available to anyone with a Wi-Fi enabled laptop, PDA or Wi-Fi-ready gaming device. "This new wireless service is just another way that the library has dedicated itself to connecting to the online world," library director Natalie R. Rencher said in a release. "By transforming our libraries into Wi-Fi hotspots for the community, we revolutionize our ability to serve people." A Frequently Asked Questions section will be added to the Stockton- San Joaquin County Public Library Web site (www.stockton.lib.ca.us) to help customers with detailed questions and further information guiding them in the use of the new free service.