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Modesto

PFLAG SUPPORT MEETING

WHEN: Tuesday, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Emanuel Lutheran Church, 324 College Ave.
INFO: The featured speaker at a meeting of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians, Gays is Army combat veteran Lt. Dan Choi, who will speak about his experiences as a homosexual in the armed forces. All veterans are invited to attend. For more information, call 527-0776 or visit www.pflagmodesto.org.

ADOPTIONS INFORMATION SESSION

WHEN: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 1120 Tully Road
INFO: Family Connections specializes in placing waiting children from California and across the world. For more information, call 524-8844.

STONECROFT WOMEN'S CONNECTION LUNCHEON

WHEN: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way
INFO: The theme is "Sparkle Up Your Wardrobe." The featured speaker is Sharon Randall, a teacher who turns her losses into gains. Karen Johnson will present Cookie Lee Fashion Jewelry. The cost is $15; child care will be available upon request. For more information, e-mail Susan Azevedo at susanazevedo@netzero.net.

MODESTO SENIOR TRIPS: LAKE TAHOE

WHEN: Aug. 5-6; deadline to pay is Sunday
INFO: The Tahoe Biltmore/Lake Tahoe getaway includes motorcoach transportation to Lake Tahoe's North Shore, one-night accommodations at the Tahoe Biltmore Casino & Lodge and a luncheon cruise aboard the MS Dixie II. Area casino stop with bonuses. Luggage handling, taxes and gratuities are included. Cost is $145 per person, double occupancy; $165 single. For more information or to make reservations, call Jane at 522-6142, or Rhonda at 526-4660.

Ceres

POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION DINNER/DANCE

WHEN: July 11 with a social hour and no-host bar at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
WHERE: American Legion Hall, Ninth and Lawrence streets
INFO: The cost is $15 for tri-tip dinner and kids ages 6 and younger are free; seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased from Danny Vierra at the Ceres Police Department, 538-5723, Carissa Higginbotham at the Ceres Fire Department, 538-5701, or from any Police Officers Association board member.

Turlock

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CPR RENEWAL

WHEN: Monday, 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Emanuel Medical Center, 825 Delbon Ave.
INFO: Preregistration is required. A copy of the current CPR certificate must accompany registration. For more information, call the Education Department at 664-2580

FREE BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP

WHEN: Tuesday, and every Tuesday, 1 to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Emanuel Medical Center, 825 Delbon Ave.
INFO: No preregistration required. Check in at the information desk in the front lobby of the hospital for meeting location. This group is open to all pregnant or breast-feeding women. For questions, contact Nancy Spranger, RNC, MHSA, at 664-2669.

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