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Have a blast

It's billed as Stanislaus County's biggest party of the year. Woodward Reservoir's Independence Day celebration starts off with recreational activities organized by the Police Activities League and concludes with a fireworks show.

WHEN: Saturday. Noon-4 p.m. recreational activities; 9:30 p.m. fireworks show

WHERE: Woodward Reservoir, 14528 26 Mile Road, Oakdale

TICKETS: $5 per vehicle

CALL: 525-6750

Fairground fireworks and more

Turlock is celebrating the nation's birthday with a full day of activities. Start the morning off with a parade on Main Street, then shop at the street fair sponsored by the Turlock Downtown Property Owners Association. The fair will include food, vendors, family activities, classic cars and classic rock. Cap off the evening with a fireworks show at the Stanislaus County Fairground.

WHEN: Saturday. 10 a.m. parade. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. street fair. 4 p.m. gates open for fireworks. Dark, fireworks show.

WHERE: Parade and street fair, Main Street, Turlock. Fireworks, Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock

TICKETS: Free for parade and street fair; $3 adults, $1 children up to 17, free children 5 and under for fireworks show

CALL: 667-3997

Parade, picnic, lasers

The Modesto Jaycees' 135th annual Fourth of July celebration features a downtown parade, a family-friendly Picnic in the Park at Graceada Park and a music and a laser show in Enslen Park. The theme of the parade is "Celebrate the Past, Present and Future." The grand marshal is Marie Gallo, president of the Gallo Center for the Arts.

WHEN: Saturday. 10 a.m. parade. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Picnic in the Park. 9:30 p.m. laser show (with music pre-show at 6 p.m.)

WHERE: Parade: Downtown Modesto. Picnic in the Park: Graceada Park, Sycamore Avenue and Needham Street. Laser Show: Enslen Park, 501 Stoddard Ave.

ADMISSION: Free

CALL: 450-3810 or 480-9226.

A look backstage

Get ready for the July 12 opening of Modesto Performing Arts' stage production of "A Chorus Line" at Modesto High (preview on Page E-14) by seeing this documentary on the famous Tony Award-winning musical. This movie chronicles the arduous process of selecting dancers from more than 3,000 hopefuls for the 2006 Broadway revival. The film also covers the creation of the original show in 1975 and the genius of the late Michael Bennett, who put it together.

WHEN: 7 p.m. today, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday

WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto

TICKETS: $7-$9

CALL: 527-4697

Catch Ketchum

Hal Ketchum is known for such country hits as "Small Town Saturday Night," "Past the Point of Rescue," "Hearts Are Gonna Roll" and "Stay Forever." USA Today said he has "the most exquisite voice in country music" and is "one hell of a storyteller."

WHEN: 9 p.m. today

WHERE: Willow Creek Lounge, Black Oak Casino, 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne

TICKETS: $15

CALL: 877-747-8777

All-American

Get into the patriotic spirit by attending An All-American Music Show. Performers are the Michelle Richardson Band (jazz, blues) and the River Lights Chorus (barbershop).

WHEN: 5 p.m. Saturday

WHERE: Foster Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto

TICKETS: $10-$30 in advance; $15-$35 at the door

CALL: 338-2100