Around the Region (12/03/15)
MODESTO
What: Gathering toys for area foster children
When: Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: A&W, 14th and G streets
Info: Toys are being collected in support of Sleep Train’s event “Secret Santa,” a Helping Hands Civitan Club’s community project. Every toy or money donation (one per person) will be given a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to A&W. Unwrapped toys and clothing donations will be presented to the Sleep Train store on Tegner Road in Turlock after the event. For more information, call Kathy at 209-605-0957.
What: Dog adoptions
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: PetsMart, 2100 McHenry Ave.
Info: The Westside Animals for Adoption event will include friendly, fun dogs of all sizes. For more, call 209-892-3114 or see the WAA dogs at www.westsideanimalsforadoption.com.
What: Mental health workshop
When: Friday, 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: Founders Hall, room 174, on East Campus, 435 College Ave.
Info: The Human Services Program at Modesto Junior College is sponsoring a workshop presented by the Stanislaus County Mental Health Board called “Mental Health Board 101.” The public is invited to also participate in this free event. Members of the Mental Health Board that are speaking include Chair Kimberly Kennard, Vice Chair Jack Waldorf and board member Ritta Sudnikoff. The event describes the roles and responsibilities of the mental health board, how it works collaboratively with the staff of Behavioral Health and Recovery, advocates for those that have a severe and persistent mental illness, attempts to stomp out stigma, and provides information on how community members can get more involved. For more information regarding the Stanislaus County 101 Mental Health Board Training, call Kimberly Kennard, professor of human services, at 209-575-6864.
What: Low-cost spay and neuter clinics for feral and stray cats
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays in December
Where: 201 Maze Blvd.
Info: Cat Network of Stanislaus hosts low-cost spay and neuter clinics for feral and stray cats. Low-income cat owners may qualify. Cost is $25. Call 209-735-0604 for appointments. For more information, go to www.catnetworkofstanislaus.org.
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YESTERYEARS
50 YEARS AGO: The Stanislaus County Planning Commission endorsed applications for federal funds for two Modesto parks. The request for endorsement came from the Modesto Planning Department to meet the requirements of the federal Open Space Land and Water Conservation Program. The funds were to fill out the park next to Downey High School, and for a 4-acre site by Chrysler School on Conant Avenue.
This story was originally published December 2, 2015 at 1:44 PM with the headline "Around the Region (12/03/15)."