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Friday, Jul. 10, 2009

Around The Region/07-10-2009

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San Joaquin Valley

AIR DISTRICT OFFERS CASH FOR CARS

Info: Money is available to residents of the San Joaquin Valley to retire their older, polluting cars. Through the PASS (Polluting Automobile Scrap and Salvage) program, owners of older, polluting cars can receive $1,000 in cash or $5,000 toward the purchase of a newer, cleaner car. The program has $2 million and applications will be taken until funds run out. To be considered for the program, cars must:

Have been continuously registered in the air basin for at least 24 months (the air basin is San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and a portion of Kern counties)

Be in drivable condition

Have passed the most recent smog check

Participating cars will be scrapped for $1,000 in cash or some vehicles may be eligible for a $5,000 credit toward the purchase of a newer, cleaner car. Pick Your Part is the San Joaquin Valley Air District's administrator of the PASS program. To find out if a car is eligible for the program, call 877-900-5865. Information also is available at www.valleyair.org/PASS.htm.

Modesto

FILM: "OSCAR'S THEME"

When: Today, 9 p.m.; other screenings start at 6:30 p.m.

Where: State Theatre, 1307 J St.

Info: When meth addicts invade his home and rob Oscar of his turntables, a schizophrenic disc jockey slips into his dark alter ego and goes on a killing spree. Presented by local filmmaker Don Gonzales. Movie begins at 9 p.m.; from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. several other local filmmakers will screen their works. The cost of attending screenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. is $8. The cost of attending the screening of "Oscar's Theme" is $5.

A PLAY: "THIS DAY AND AGE"

When: Today through Aug. 2, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Where: Prospect Theater Project, 520 Scenic Drive

Info: Nagle Jackson's "This Day and Age" is a humorous and thoughtful exploration of the occasional tension, misunderstanding and, ultimately, love that characterize family relationships. The recently widowed matriarch of a successful doctor decides to sell her home and moves to New Zealand. Her children have other plans for their childhood home and for their mother's future. All tickets are $15. There will be a Student Rush performance July 30 at 8 p.m. for which tickets are $5 with student ID.

ELKS CUSTOM CAR & HOT ROD SHOW

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. gates open; 3 p.m. awards

Where: Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way

Info: Admission is free. Food and beverages will be sold. Proceeds benefit the Modesto Elks and the Alzheimer's Foundation. For more information, call 614-7806.

COIN, STAMP & COLLECTIBLES EXPO

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Modesto Centre Plaza, 1159 Ninth St.

Info: Free admission and appraisals. For more information, call 668-3682.

READ ALOUD PROGRAM BOOK GIVEAWAY

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Modesto Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave.

Info: Keep your child up to speed during summer vacation by joining our free book giveaway. Swing by the church and get a tip sheet and talk with some teachers to gain more information. Book reservations will be taken. You also can sign up for future workshops. For more information, call 523-1438.

Ceres

POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION DINNER-DANCE

When: Saturday, 6 p.m. social hour, no-host bar; 7 p.m. dinner and dancing

Where: American Legion Hall, Ninth and Lawrence streets

Info: Tickets for the tri-tip dinner are $15 and children 6 and younger are free. Seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased from Danny Vierra at the Ceres Police Department at 538-5723, Carissa Higginbotham at the Ceres Fire Department at 538-5701, or from any Police Officers Association board member. Presented by the Ceres Police Officers Association.

Columbia

FREE COLUMBIA BIG BAND STREET DANCE

When: Saturday, 8 to 10 p.m.

Where: Columbia State Historic Park

Info: All ages welcome. Dance to the sounds of the big band era.

Manteca

AUDITIONS FOR MANTECA IDOL

When: Saturday as well as July 18 and July 25, at 10 a.m.

Where: Manteca Boys and Girls Club, 545 W. Alameda St.

Info: All ages welcome. There are some changes including the opening of the Manteca Junior Idol competition for children 12 and younger and a fifth guest judge. For more information, e-mail mantecaidol@gmail.com or call 430-6283.

Riverbank

ROCK 'N WITH ELVIS

When: Saturday through July 25

Where: Sno-White Drive-In, 3442 Atchison St.

Info: This free event is presented by M&M Cruisers Classic Cars. The appearance by Elvis is at 7 p.m.; karaoke from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 869-6833 or www.snowhiteshakesandburgers.com.

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