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Modesto

PRAISE HIM WITH DANCE

When: Sunday, 7 p.m.

Where: St. Stanislaus Community Center, 1416 Maze Blvd.

Info: In a performance sponsored by St. Stanislaus Dance Ministry, dancers will perform contemporary dance to Christian music. There will be a reception after the performance. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and younger. For more information, call 544-8245 or 380-6859.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE CLUB MEETING

When: Saturday, 9:45 a.m.

Where: American Legion Hall, 1001 S. Santa Cruz Ave.

Info: Membership open to former Marines and Fleet Marine Force corpsmen. Meetings of Modesto Detachment members, prospective members and guests. For more information, call Ron Bowren at 571-0102.

CELEBRATE BREAST-FEEDING

When: Aug. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Memorial Health Education Conference Center,

McHenry Village, 1700 McHenry Ave.

Info: "You Mean the World to Me" is a free event celebrating World Breast-feeding Week for women who became mothers in the past year. Speakers will discuss the benefits of breast-feeding for infants and mothers. The event includes refreshments, gifts and prizes. Seating is limited; R.S.V.P. by calling 572-7262.

SENIOR TRIP TO RENO

When: Sept. 9 and 10

Info: Trip includes motorcoach transportation to Reno, one night at the El Dorado Hotel Casino, "42nd Street" show, breakfast and dinner buffet at the El Dorado. Stops at other area casinos with bonuses. Luggage handling, taxes and gratuities are included; $140 per person for double occupancy, $160 single. For more information or to make reservations, call Jane at 522-6142 or Rhonda at 526-4660. Payment due 30 days in advance.

FREE TEEN MOVIES

When: Thursdays through Aug. 20.

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

Info: Mix movies, friends and crazy contests with a cool outdoor venue and you have an easy recipe for a spectacular summer night. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department's Youth Commission and Advisory Board will offer teen movie nights that start with entertainment at 7:30 p.m., followed by the movie at dusk. For information about titles and dates, call 341-2983 or go to www.modestogov.com/prnd/activityguide.

Coulterville

SULTRY SUMMER SHINDIG AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW

When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Coulterville Park, Highway 49 and Highway 132

Info: Live rock and blues concert with four bands, food and merchandise vendors and a motorcycle show. Proceeds will go to the Coulterville Park Stage. For more information, call Amy Vercnocke at 878-3186.

La Grange

CATFISH DINNER

When: Saturday, 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: IOOF Hall on Main Street, Highway 132, just east of Highway J-59

Info: Menu includes corn bread, coleslaw, corn on the cob and coffee, iced tea or lemonade and ice cream cups for $10. Sodas will be $1. Raffle drawing tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Try your luck with a 50/50 poker card "match draw" at $5 a card. For more information, call Ken Crum at 853-2101 or Chris Stevenson at 853-2128 or e-mail: renwah@sonnet.com.

Merced

COMMUNITY LISTENING TOUR

When: Thursday, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, 678 W. 18th St.

Info: Voice your views and recommendations about the proposed University of California at Merced medical school planning process. Hosted by the Valley Coalition for a UC Merced Medical School. The coalition is a valleywide effort of elected officials, cities and counties, health care professionals and community groups. For more information, call 559-485-1320.

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