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Modesto

MJC RIBBON CUTTING

WHEN: Today, 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
INFO: Join the college in a ribbon-cutting celebration for the MJC Agricultural Student Housing. Attendees are invited to walk through and tour one of the housing units after the brief ceremony.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

WHEN: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: 4204 Dale Road
INFO: Holy Family Catholic Church parish is holding a holiday boutique. Proceeds will go to needy families during the holiday season. For more information, call 523-9403.

BOOK SIGNING

WHEN: Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: McHenry Museum, 1402 I St.
INFO: Carl P. Baggese will be signing his book "Images of America -- Modesto." Published by Arcadia Publishing, the book shows Modesto and its history in pictures and written commentary. The book will be available for $21.99. For more information, call 491-4347.

CANNED FOOD DRIVE

WHEN: Through Dec. 31
INFO: Inter-faith Ministries is holding a CAN DO! food drive. People can participate by donating nonperishable canned and packaged food items in the Inter-faith Ministries bins at the following locations: Modesto US Banks, O'Brien's Markets, Crescent Work & Outdoor, CVS Pharmacy on Standiford Avenue, Valley BMW, Valley Lexus, McHenry Bowl, Mocse Credit Union and United Way. For more information, call 527-3117

Turlock

HOLIDAY FAIRE AND BAKE SALE

WHEN: Today and Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Emanuel Medical Center, gift shop and lobby, 825 Delbon Ave.
INFO: The Volunteer Auxiliary of Emanuel Medical Center will have its annual Holiday Faire and Bake Sale. The event will feature home décor, specialty gifts, baby clothing, jewelry, candles, Willow Tree collectibles, Christmas items, See's candies and home-baked items.

DINNER-DANCE FUND-RAISER

WHEN: Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Turlock Moose Lodge, 4713 W. Main St.
INFO: A toy drive and dinner-dance fund-raiser benefiting Children's Hospital Central California's Charlie Mitchell Clinic and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit will be held. There will be a no-host bar, dinner and dancing. Tickets are $20. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and receive a free raffle ticket. For more information, call 505-7425 or 559-760-1559.

Riverbank

SENIOR DINNER AND DANCE

WHEN: Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St.
INFO: Seniors are invited to join the Riverbank Golden Agers for a dinner and dance. The cost is $10 and includes dinner. Tickets must be bought in advance. For more information, call 534-7663.

Angels Camp

CANNED FOOD DRIVE

WHEN: Saturday, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Starbucks and CVS Pharmacy parking lot
INFO: The Mother Lode VW club is holding a canned food drive to help the needy, and all valley VW clubs are invited. The drive will leave the parking lot and travel to the Black Bart Playhouse in Murphys to make deliveries to Santa's Express. Lunch at a local restaurant and local winery tours will take place after the delivery. For more information, call 293-7705 or 217-4693.

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