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Out & about

Five things to do this weekend, plus Free Fun:

1 Eat, drink and hear merry music at the fourth annual Modesto Art & Wine Festival featuring some 100 artists, wine tasting and live entertainment. Today, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. J and 11th streets, downtown Modesto. $10 general, free for kids. Wine tasting is $20 for 10 tastings. 529-3369.

2 Book a room in "Heartbreak Hotel" for

A Tribute to Elvis, with Elvis Presley impersonators as well as Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe performers. Today, 5 p.m. doors, 6 p.m. show. Jacob's Fine Dining,

2501 McHenry Ave., Modesto. $8-$12. 529-2829.

3 Enjoy the Murphys Creek Theatre summer season- ending production of Oscar Wilde's 1895 comedy

"The Importance of Being Earnest." Today, 8 p.m.; pre-show music at 7:30 p.m. Stevenot Winery,

2690 San Domingo Road, Murphys. $18. 728-8422.

4 Rev it up at a Car and Bike Show. Sunday, 8 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. show, 3 p.m. awards. YMCA of Stanislaus County,

2700 McHenry Ave., Modesto. Free. 578-9622.

5 Rock on with the Steve Miller Band and Joe Cocker as part of the Ironstone Summer Concert Series. Sunday, 7 p.m. Ironstone Amphitheatre, Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. $45-$230. 728-1251.

FREE FUN: Take a walk on the wild side at the Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center's Day With Wildlife featuring food, information, children's activities and more. Today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center, Fox Grove Fishing Access, Hughson. 883-9414.

-- Marijke Rowland

YCCD board seeks Measure E members

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. The board needs a Modesto Junior College student and a member of a college support organization, such as a college foundation. Members oversee spending of a $326.1 million bond measure passed in November 2004. Applications can be obtained from the YCCD Chancellor's Office, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, 95352. For details or to have an application packet mailed, call the chancellor's office at 575-6960.

Yesteryears

75 YEARS AGO: With his putter behaving amazingly well, Fred Campbell, a pro at the Stanislaus Country Club, toured the 3,000-yard golf course in 33 strokes, 3 under par, setting a record for the course.

25 YEARS AGO: Comprehensive Care Corp. opened its third medical facility in the Central Valley for alcohol and drug abuse treatment at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Three hundred local dignitaries and well-wishers attended the dedication of CareUnit. -- Karen Aiello