Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008

Around the Region

Modesto, French Camp, Stockton

NEIGHBORS IN HEALTH 2008

When: Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Kaiser Permanente medical offices in each location

Info: A variety of health services offered with follow-up care available at San Joaquin General Hospital, St. Mary's Interfaith, Channel Medical Center and Golden Valley Health Center. For more information, call the United Way at 523-4562.

Modesto

VALLEY SUPER SINGLES

When: Fridays, 6 p.m.

Where: El Palomar, 3105 McHenry Ave.

Info: Newcomers welcome to join the group of singles 45 and older.

"THE CONTINUING LEGACIES OF DOWNTOWN MODESTO"

When: Thursday, noon

Where: Stanislaus County Library, 1500 I St.

Info: Speaker Bill Nichols will discuss the history of downtown Modesto, from the arrival of the Central Pacific Railroad in 1870 to the opening of the Gallo Center for the Arts in 2007. Free.

BALLROOM DANCE CLUB

When: Friday, 8-11 p.m.

Where: Senior Center, 211 Bodem St.

Info: Music by Shades of Grey Band. Admission is $5 for members, $8 for nonmembers. For more information, e-mail modestoballroomclub@gmail.com or call 576-2432.

"SMART CHOICES IN YOUR RETIREMENT"

When: Saturday, 11 a.m.

Where: Stanislaus County Library, 1500 I St.

Info: Financial adviser Derald Lahti will present 10 principles to help make your money last in retirement. This free information session will be held in the downstairs auditorium.

ANNUAL CAR AND BIKE SHOW

When: Sunday, 8 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. show, 3 p.m. awards

Where: YMCA, 2700 McHenry Ave.

Info: Open to all makes and models. $15 preregistration, $20 event day registration. Free admission to view the entries. Car show registration forms available at the YMCA. For more information, call 578-9622 or e-mail pmcgovern@ymcastan.org.

NUTS ABOUT MUTTS NIGHT

When: Sunday, 6:05 p.m.

Where: John Thurman Field, 601 Neece Drive

Info: Modesto Nuts and the Humane Society present the Inland Empire 66ers vs. the Modesto Nuts. Admission is $7. Proceeds go to the Humane Society. For more information, call Traci Jennings at 345-5967.

PFLAG BINGO

When: Aug. 19, 7 p.m.

Where: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 324 College Ave.

Info: Monthly bingo night. For more information, call 527-0776 or visit www.pflagmodesto.org.

VALLEY SUPER SINGLES MONTHLY PICNIC

When: Aug. 20, 6 p.m.

Where: East La Loma Park

Info: Newcomers are welcome. For more information, call Wendy at 604-2700 or Glenda at 527-2169.

WINE TASTING AND SILENT AUCTION

When: Aug. 21, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Minnie's Restaurant, 107 McHenry Ave.

Info: Fund-raiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Team in Training. Tickets $25 in advance, $27 at the door. For more information, call Kim Rigg at 996-3933, Christina Cooper at 606-2136 or Mike Mason at 605-2378.

Hughson

USED BOOK SALE

When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Third Street Cafe, 2413 Third St.

Info: Hosted by Friends of the Hughson Library. For more information, call 883-2107.

DAY WITH WILDLIFE

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center, 1220 Geer Road at Fox Grove fishing access

Info: Education regarding animals, food, information booths, children's activities. For more information, call 883-9414.

Oakdale

HYDROTHERAPY FOR PAIN

When: Aug. 22, 7-9 p.m.

Where: 730 East F St.

Info: Free lecture on at-home water therapy for fibromyalgia, arthritis and other pain. For more information, call 848-8382.

Riverbank

60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

When: Aug. 20, 5 p.m.

Where: California Avenue School multipurpose room, 3800 California Ave.

Info: California Avenue School staff invites the Riverbank community and former students and staff to a birthday celebration. An open house will follow at 5:45 p.m. For more information, call Paulette Roberson at 869-2597 or 838-3340.

Sonora

BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT

When: Friday, 9 a.m.

Where: Mountain Springs Golf Club, 17566 Lime Kiln Road

Info: Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 391, to hold tournament in memory of Sgt. Bobby Rapp. Entry fee is $90 and includes greens fees, range balls, riding cart, tee bag, contests and awards dinner. Entry forms available at www.vietnamveterans391.org or call 928-3848.

Merced

BUFFET LUNCHEON

When: Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Fernando's Bistro, Bob Hart Square

Info: Hosted by the Business and Professional Women for Alice Halstead Memorial Scholarships. $20 per person. For more information, call Beverly Ward at 631-0638 or the county Chamber of Commerce at 722-3864.

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