Tuesday, November 18, 2008

last updated: August 27, 2008 04:04:26 AM

Modesto

ICE CREAM FOR HOSPICE

When: Today, 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Baskin-Robbins, 2221 McHenry Ave.

Info: This event announces the store's partnership with Community Hospice and provides guests with a look at the new store design. Samples of Baskin-Robbins frozen treats and giveaways will be handed out. Baskin-Robbins has donated $500 to Community Hospice.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL MEETING

When: Thursday, 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Where: The Seasons, 945 McHenry Ave.

Info: Modesto Bee Opinions Editor Judy Sly will speak. For more information, contact Lauren Ogbourne at 576-1950 or laurenog@netzero.net, or check the Web site at www.soroptimistspr.org/district4/modesto.html.

PINOCHLE CLUB

When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Senior Center, 211 Bodem Ave.

Info: For more information, call Maxine Grayson at 576-0279 or 606-1313.

MOVIES AT MANCINI

When: Friday evenings, 7 p.m.

Where: Mancini Bowl, Graceada Park, 401 Needham St.

Info:

Friday: "Alvin and the Chipmunks"

Sept. 5: "Bee Movie"

Sept. 12: "Horton Hears a Who"

Sept. 19: "Night at the Museum"

Sept. 26: "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"

For more information, call 341-2983.

BABY SITTER TRAINING COURSE

When: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Stanislaus County American Red Cross, 1230 Sixth St.

Info: The American Red Cross will train youngsters ages 11 to 15 in the care of infants and school-age children. Topics include responding to emergencies and illnesses. The cost is $70 for the two-day course. For more information, call 523-645.

JANIS MUSIC HORIZON BAND CONCERT

When: Sunday, 11 a.m.

Where: Modesto Centre Plaza

Info: Twelve bands will perform a concert featuring a variety of music. The bands are made up of more than 70 children from the Manteca, Tracy, Modesto and Ripon areas ranging in age from 8 to 18. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door for $10. For more information, call 456-7279.

Newman

GUSTINE-NEWMAN SOROPTIMISTS FALL FESTIVAL FASHION SHOW

When: Today, 7 p.m.

Where: West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St.

Info: Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the door or from Pat Maisetti at Westside Associates Realty. For more information, call 862-1111 or 854-2521.

FALL FESTIVAL WINE AND CHEESE TASTING

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St.

Info: Tickets are $20. For more information, call 862-3612.

NEWMAN FALL FESTIVAL

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Newman City Park

Info: Featuring the Miss Newman Contest, parade, lip-sync contest, entertainment, craft booths and more.

Oakdale

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

When: Friday, 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Dorada Park, East A Street and Second Avenue

Info: Music by the Fabulous Blue Notes. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. For more information, call 847-2244.

GARDEN CLUB OFFERS COMMUNITY EDUCATION

When: Sept. 6, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Location to be given with tickets

Info: The club will present "Down by the Riverside," with guided tours of a yard landscaped with drought-resistant plantings. This event is free and includes an art show by the Oak Valley Art Society and refreshments. For more information, call 847-5454 or 847-3907.

Patterson

SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN ACTION

When: Deadline Sept. 15

Info: The West Side Women in Action announces that applications are available for the 2008 scholarship. Unlike other scholarships, the WSWIA's are not limited to the pursuit of a degree, but apply to continuing education, vocational school, certification program or business-related courses. Winners will be announced at the third annual business conference at Diablo Grande on Oct. 3. Applications are available from the Web site www.wswia.org or by e-mailing info@wswia.org. For more information, call Linda Murdock at 613-7900 or Jeanne Phillips at 837-4789.

Ripon

COLOR THE SKIES HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

When: Saturday and Sunday, 5-11 a.m.

Where: Ripon Sports Park

Info: Pancake breakfast will begin at 5 a.m. and be served throughout the morning. Hot air balloons launch at 7 a.m., runs begin at 7:30. Performances every half an hour. All proceeds will benefit the Children's Hospital Central California in Madera. Free, parking $5.

Riverbank

DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT

When: Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Future Plaza Del Rio, Third and Santa Fe streets

Info: The meeting will begin with an introduction to the Phase II project at 6 p.m. and will conclude at 6:30. Afterward, people will have time to view the plans and materials for the project and to ask questions. Participants are invited to stay for the second annual Downtown Riverbank Art Walk, which will end at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Susanne St. Clair at 464-8707, ext. 102.

Merced

FAIR THEME CONTEST DEADLINE

When: Deadline, Thursday, 5 p.m.

Info: Entries are being sought for the Merced County Fair theme contest. The contest is open to Merced County residents only. Submissions must be five words or less and a maximum of eight entries per person may be submitted. E-mail entries to info@mercedcountyfair.com or deliver to the fairgrounds office, 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. For more information, call 722-1507.

Send Region items to Region, The Modesto Bee, P.O. Box 5256, Modesto 95352; call 578-2330; fax 578-2207; or e-mail region@modbee.com.

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