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Monday, Oct. 26, 2009

Around the Region (10/26/09)

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Stanislaus County

• HALLOWEEN FUN AT THE LIBRARY

Info: The Stanislaus County Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library are offering Halloween parties at local libraries. Children are invited to come dressed in costume and participate in a costume parade. Stories and activities as well as refreshments will be at the events.

Thursday, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave.

Friday, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Empire Library, 18 South Abbie

Saturday, October 31, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Hughson Library, 2412A Third St.

Saturday, 12:30 p.m., Modesto Library, 1500 I St.

Saturday, 1 to 2 p.m., Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road

Saturday, 12:30 to 3 p.m., Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe Ave.

For more information, call the local library branch or 558-4813.

• ECO FRIENDLY RECYCLING EVENT FUND-RAISER

When: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: 5755 Sisk Road

Info: Modesto Christian School, Neighborhood Church's Royal Rangers and Universal Waste Management are inviting businesses and residents to bring televisions, computer equipment, clothing and textiles. Batteries and fluorescent light bulbs will not be accepted. Microwave ovens and large appliances require a recycling fee. For more information, call 888-832-9839.

• DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Where: 700 McHenry Ave.

Info: The Doctors Medical Center Foundation will be opening Memory Lane Thrift Store in November and needs donations and volunteers. All proceeds will benefit Alzheimer's Day Services. Items needed include children's, women's and men's clothing, books, children's toys, linens and bedding. Items can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call Sara at 527-3412.

Riverbank

• PARADE ENTRIES AND CRAFTERS WANTED

When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. craft fair; 10 a.m. parade

Where: Riverbank Community Center, 3900 Santa Fe St.

Info: The city of Riverbank is seeking participants for its annual "The Wonder of Christmas" parade and vendors for the community antique and craft fair. Parade entry fee is $10. Booth space rental fee is $25. Deadline for vendors is Nov. 6, parade deadline is Nov. 18. For entry forms, applications or more information, call 863-7116.

Oakdale

• WINE TASTING AND HALLOWEEN BENEFIT

When: Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m; Saturday, 8 p.m to 1 a.m.

Where: Almond Pavilion, 151 S. Sierra St.

Info: The Center for Human Services will benefit from a pair of events hosted by Johnathan's Ballroom and Fine Catering. Wine tasting Thursday, tickets $25 per person. A Halloween party Saturday will include food, dancing and costume contests. Tickets are $25 per person. Attendees must be 21 and in full costume to enter. For more information, call 848-8400 or 526-1476.

Livingston

• CRAB FEED

When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m.

Where: Pentecost Dining Hall, 1237 Main St.

Info: The Livingston Rotary Club is selling tickets to its annual crab dinner, which includes salad, pasta, bread, wine and all-you-can-eat crab. Tickets are $40. Tickets available from Livingston Rotarians and at True Value Hardware, 321 Second St. For more information, call 628-0913.

Merced

• SAFE HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Info: The City of Merced Parks and Community Services Department is hosting three safe and fun Halloween events for the community.

Dime Carnival, Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the kid's alley between Main and 18th streets behind the Civic Center.

Haunted House at McNamara Youth Center, Monday through Friday, 7 to 8 p.m.

Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Harvest Festival, Friday 6 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of the Senior Community Center and Boys & Girls Club.

All events will focus on providing a safe and fun environment for all families.

Sonora

• CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKSHOP

When: Wednesday, 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Where: Best Western Sonora Oaks Hotel, 19551 Hess Ave.

Info: Second in a series of business-to-business workshops on customer service. Panel speakers include Joan Richardson of Joan's Boutique, Pamela Wheeler-Lytle of Best Western Sonora Oaks and Cheryl Formosa of Wells Fargo Bank. Free. To reserve your space or for more information, call Tuolumne County Chamber, 532-4212.

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