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Modesto

• SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

When: Now

Where: YCCD chancellor's office, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: The Yosemite Community College District board of trustees is seeking applications from people interested in serving on the YCCD Measure E Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee. Vacancies exist in two categories: Modesto Junior College student and college support organization member (such as a college foundation). In addition to satisfying the particular membership category criteria, applicants must also be residents within YCCD's jurisdiction. For more information or for an application packet, contact the YCCD chancellor's office at 575-6960.

• INTUITIVE EATING WORKSHOP

When: Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Meghan's Place, 1311 E. St.

Info: Signe Darpinian, a marriage and family counselor in Modesto, will hold an "Introduction to Intuitive Eating Workshop." Intuitive eating is a nondieting approach to ending compulsive eating. It encourages people to listen to their bodies' cues, so they can distinguish between hunger and the emotions tied to overeating. Cost for the workshop is $125, which includes lunch. To register, call 491-2197.

• FALL SWIM LESSONS

When: Times and dates vary

Where: Susan Burris Indoor Pool, Sonoma Elementary School, 1325 Sonoma Ave.

Info: The city's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department is accepting registration for lessons. Instructors are American Red Cross certified. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th St., Suite 4400, or at www.modestogov. com/econnect. For more information, go to the Fall 2008 Activity Guide at www.modestogov.com/prnd/activityguide or call 577-5344.

• MODESTO SENIOR TRIPS

When: Various times

Info: Trips include:

Sept. 10 — "Lullabye of Broadway," presented by Santa Cruz Follies, includes bus to Santa Cruz, lunch, show and tips; $99 per person.

Oct. 7-8 — Lake Tahoe getaway, Horizon Casino Resort, includes transportation to Lake Tahoe, one-night hotel stay, lunch-on-the-lake cruise, tips & casino bonuses; $170 per person, double occupancy; $215 single.

Dec. 2-3 — Holiday on Ice Spectacular, El Dorado Hotel & Casino, includes transportation to Reno, one dinner, show, hotel, one breakfast buffet, tips and casino bonuses, $165 per person, double occupancy; $195 single.

For more information, call Jane at 522-6142, or Rhonda at 526-4660. Payment due 30 days in advance of trip.

• WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT LUNCH

When: Aug. 27, 12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

Where: DoubleTree Hotel's Garden Terrace Restaurant

Info: Scheduled to speak is Modesto Police Chief Roy Wasden. Meeting is $5; lunch buffet is $10. For more information, call Evone Cardenas at 573-1710.

Riverbank

• SEEKING BELL RINGERS

When: Aug. 26, 11 a.m.

Where: Conference Room at City Hall South

Info: The Riverbank Salvation Army Extension Program is looking for volunteers interested in helping with this year's Red Kettle/Bell Ringing fund-raiser. If interested, call Norma at 863-7153.

Ripon

• GOLF FORE HOSPICE

When: Sept. 22. Check-in at 10:30 a.m., tournament at 11:30 a.m.

Where: Spring Creek Country Club, Ripon

Info: Fund-raising tournament for Community Hospice. Cost is $150 per person. Includes 18 holes of golf and a cart, lunch, dinner, awards ceremony and tee prizes. Scramble format. Also looking for sponsors and volunteers, who will be able to play in nine-hole glow-in-the-dark par-3 tournament (limited spots available) and casino night at Spring Creek on Sept. 20. For more information, call Mike Sharp at 551-2000.

Turlock

• "SIMPLY KNIT" CLASS TO START

When: Monday mornings, 9 to noon, starting Sept. 8

Where: Raley's Event Center, 2900 Geer Road

Info: Registration for the six-week class starts Monday. For more information, call 667-0643. Supply list available with $45 registration.

Merced

• SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE

When: Aug 24, 1-5 p.m.

Where: Merced Senior Community Center 755 W. 15th St.

Info: Music by Shades of Grey. Doors open at 1 p.m., dancing from 2-5 p.m. for 18 and older. Door prizes and refreshments available. Cost $5 per person. For more information, call 383-4356 or 723-0839.

Stevinson

• ROBERT J. CARDOZA HALL OF FAME ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

When: Aug. 22, registration at 11 a.m.

Where: Stevinson Ranch Golf Course,

2700 Van Clief

Info: Cal Poly Alumni Association Modesto Chapter to hold the annual fund-raiser for the student scholarship program. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Fees are $130, includes banquet lunch and dinner, and the various contests. For more information, call Donny Rocha at 606-5767, Kirsten Chaplin at 602-0365 or Sandy Layne at 505-7403.

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