Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/09/20)
MODESTO
What: YCCD Board Policy Committee
When: Monday, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Yosemite Community College District Office, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Info: The YCCD Board Policy Committee will be meeting in the district’s board meeting room B. Interested public and stakeholders are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the YCCD office at 209-575-6509 or visit www.yosemite.edu or www.boarddocs.com.
What: Whist Card Party
When: Monday, 1 p.m.
Where: St Stanislaus Church Hall, at 8th and K streets
Info: The Saint Isabel Society is sponsoring a whist card party that is open to the public. The cost is $3 per player and refreshment will be served. Questions, call Rose Silva King 209-529-4933.
What: Valentines for Veterans
When: Deadline: Monday, Feb. 10
Where: Rep. Harder’s Modesto office, 4701 Sisk Road, Suite 202
Info: Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) invites neighbors throughout the Central Valley to join him in making valentines to deliver to area veterans. The event gives local schools, families, individuals, businesses and other organizations the opportunity to make valentines to show ongoing appreciation for the service of our veterans. Rep. Harder will collect the valentines and distribute them to veterans through partner organizations including the Pacific Heroes Project as well as local American Legion and VFW chapters in advance of Valentine’s Day. Valentines may be mailed or hand-delivered to Rep. Harder’s Modesto office or call 209-579-5458 or visit harder.house.gov.
What: Veterans Pathway to Citizenship Workshop
When: Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Modesto Library, 1500 I St.
Info: Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who are not U.S. citizens are invited to a citizenship workshop at the Modesto Library. Free, individual legal assistance to veterans and their families seeking citizenship and/or naturalization will be available at this workshop. Veterans may be eligible for expedited citizenship because of their military service. Advance registration is required. Visit https://conta.cc/2rVSfCW to sign up. Questions, contact the CalVet Minority Veterans Division at MinorityVeterans@calvet.ca.gov or 916-651-3054 or call the libary at 209-558-7814 or visit www.stanislauslibrary.org, under the “Events and Classes” tab.
MURPHYS
What: Play: "Proof"
When: Feb. 14-March 8
Where: Murphys Creek Theatre, 580 S Algiers St.
Info: The Murphys Creek Theater invites the public to author David Auburn's play "Proof," directed by Todd Thomas. "Proof" wanders into the notes left behind by a brilliant mathematician. Check website for days and time. Tickets, $28 general admission; seniors $22; students $12 and children under age 12 $10. Call 209-728-8422 or email info@murphyscreektheatre.org or visit murphyscreektheatre.org.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
What: Maddy Institute: “Wonderful Public Service Fellowship”
When: Due: Friday, Feb. 28
Where: Online
Info: The Maddy Institute will award two $56,000 fellowships to Valley students who are accepted into a nationally ranked, qualified graduate program in the fall of 2020. This fellowship, now in its sixth year, is made possible by a gift from philanthropists and entrepreneurs Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company. Questions, contact Mark Keppler at 559-278-1133 or email mkeppler@csufresno.edu or visit www.maddyinstitute.com.
SALIDA
What: Income Tax Preparation Assistance
When: Mondays, 4-7:30 p.m.
Where: Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library, 4835 Sisk Road
Info: Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs will be offered through the last week in March at various Stanislaus County libraries. Volunteers, trained and certified by the IRS, will provide tax preparation assistance. Interested parties are encouraged to make an appointment, walk-ins may be helped if time permits. Taxpayers must bring ID and social security cards for each person who will be on their tax return and the prior year’s tax return, if available. Questions call 209-543-7315 or visit www.stanislauslibrary.org.
TURLOCK
What: Turlock Garden Club Meeting
When: Monday, noon
Where: Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St.
Info: The Turlock Garden Club meets the second Monday of the month with a potluck and a short meeting. Presentation will be on “Sciabica Olive Oil, the History, Grades and Uses” by Craig Hilliker. Guests are welcome. Info: californiagardenclubs.com/content/turlock-garden-club.
What: Sunshine Club weekly luncheon
When: Mondays, 1 p.m.
Where: Applebees 2501 Fulkerth Road
Info: The Sunshine Club is a support group for men and women who have lost a loved one. Meet people who understand what suddenly being alone really means. The lunch is no-host. Call Darlene at 209-668-6792.
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This story was originally published February 8, 2020 at 11:05 AM with the headline "Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/09/20)."