Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Central West Ballet present program based on Washington Irving’s novel. 7 p.m. Foster Family Theater. $30-$35.

Performers who toured and recorded with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Tommy James and the Shondells, Carly Simon, Carole King, Elton John, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce and more offer hits in a multimedia production with stories about the rock stars. 8 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $29-$69.

California Theatre Center presents fairy tale suggested for grades K-5. 2 p.m. Foster Family Theater. $8-$15.

Popular stand-up comedian. 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. Sold out.

50th anniversary tour of dance legend bringing classic and new work featuring a hand-chosen cast. 7 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $40-$55.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra with Ray Ushikubo, piano. 8 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $19-$92.

Annual fundraiser for nonprofit Modesto Sound to support youth scholarships to music camp and audio job training. 5 p.m. The Portal 1324 Coldwell Ave., Modesto. $25 adults, $10 students includes dinner. 209-573-0533. studio@modestosound.org.

Modesto Community Concert Association. 3 p.m. $15-$30.

Observe and interact with lifelike dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance. 6:30 p.m. $12-$20.

Ian Anderson celebrates the life and times of English agriculturalist Jethro Tull in this new production performed in the style of a rock opera. 7:30 p.m. $49-$99.

Swing music band, with guest Francesca Bavaro. 8 p.m. $15-$25.

Funstrummers. Songbooks provided. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216.

6 p.m. Wednesdays. First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St. at I Street. 209-505-3216.

Men’s barbershop-style a capella chorus rehearsals. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd., Modesto. 209-524-6139.

Sundays: Oct. 16, Jacks June Allstars; Nov. 20, Knight Sounds Big Band; Dec. 18, Midnight Rose Jazz Band. 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12.

Brief ukulele lessons and tips. Other acoustic instruments welcome. 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Free. 209-634-3311 or 209-667-2272.

7 p.m. Saturday, Oct 8, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct 9, Barbara Morrison; 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov 12, featuring Paul Contos and Patrick Hogan; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec 11, “It’s a Big Band Christmas”; Friday-Saturday, Feb. 3-4, Big Band Jazz Festival Weekend; Friday-Saturday, March 3-4, “Legends of Jazz” Festival Weekend; Sunday, April 16, Latin Jazz with Mario Flores Band and Johnny Valdes. Columbia Columbia College Dogwood Theater, 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora. $100 full season; $15-$25 individual. 209-559-0565 .

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

Folk songs, duets and solo yodels, raffle and dancing to Mitchell Gander-Ron Scheiber Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Swiss Hall, Manley and East Main streets, Ripon. $10 advance; $12 at the door. Dinner is available for those who buy by Oct. 10, $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. 209-531-2577.

Slate of local performers in fundraiser for student music program of Patterson Joint Unified School District. 11 a.m. into the evening. Patterson Community Stadium, 200 N. Seventh St. $20. 209-895-7738.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

Bluesbox Bayou Band, CD release and costume contest. 8 p.m. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $10. 209-526-3096.

Dutch immigrant Harry deLeyer journeyed to the United States after World War II and developed a transformative relationship with a broken down Amish plow horse he rescued off a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. $8-$10.

In this Cannes nominee and one of the highest-rated films of the year, Texas brothers Toby (Chris Pine) and Tanner (Ben Foster) come together after years divided to rob branches of the bank threatening to foreclose on their family’s land. $8-$10.

Benefit for Center for Human Services with Modesto blues band. 7 p.m. $25.

“Little Sister,” a film from writer/director Zach Clark. Set in October 2008, it is the endearing story of a week in the life of young novice nun Colleen and her dysfunctional family. Preview of a soon-to-be-released feature film includes a Skyped Q&A with the film’s director and actors. 7:30 p.m. $10.

Documentary back due to popular demand. The film follows Taryn Brumfitt, founder of the Body Image Movement, who travels the world to interview a range of women about their attitudes toward their bodies. $8-$10.

Modesto Film Society presentation. Lon Chaney stars as a mad, disfigured composer who haunts the Paris Opera House and seeks love with a lovely young opera singer. 2 p.m. $8.

In anticipation of the upcoming presidential election, Mike Judge’s “Idiocracy” is celebrating its 10th anniversary with screenings nationwide for one day only. In 2005, average Joe Bowers (Luke Wilson) is selected to take part in a secret military experiment to put him in hibernation for a year along with a woman (Maya Rudolph). The slumbering duo is forgotten until 2505. When they wake, they discover that the IQ of everyone in America is not only exceptionally low, the country is being run by a corrupt, sociopathic former pro-wrestler with anger management issues. 7 p.m. $6.

Headliner Herman “BigWorm” Romero with Susan Maletta, Rudy Ortiz, Hannibal Thompson and guest Kabir Singh. Must be 18 or older to attend. 7 and 9:30 p.m. $22.

Sierra Repertory Theatre production tells the story of a great swordsman with a beautiful soul, hampered by a huge nose that makes him believe he is incapable of being loved by the beautiful Roxane. See website for times. East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. $18-$35. www.sierrarep.org.

Downey High department of performing arts production of comedy. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Oct. 22 and Oct. 30. $5-$8.

By Lanford Wilson. Directed by John Mayer. Stanislaus State Mainstage Theatre, 1 University Circle, Turlock. 209-668-3959. www.csustan.edu/soa.

Through Thursday, Oct. 27, Martin Azevedo with reception Thursday, Oct. 13; Oct. 31-Nov. 26, “Day of the Dead” with reception 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. Saturdays through Dec. 3, Fall Workshops with Relief Printmaking Nov. 5, Intro to Photoshop Dec. 3. 135 W. Main St., Turlock. $50 each. www.csustan.edu/soa.

Oct. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

Through Thursday, Oct. 27, Alyssa Lempeses with reception 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13; Oct. 31-Nov. 26, Matthew Gottschalk with reception 5:30 p.m Tuesday, Nov. 1. 135 W. Main St., Turlock. www.csustan.edu/soa.

Through October, textile art from members of the Country Crossroads Quilters Art Focus Group; October-December, Amie Postma’s “Art to Feed”; Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 20. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.

Through Saturday, Oct. 22, CCAA Autumn Art Show. Oct. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. www.ccartassn.org.

Oct. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 918 10th St., Modesto. www.thechartreusemuse.com.

Oct. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 915 10th St., Modesto.

Oct. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m.

Oct. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1003 12th St., Modesto.

Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “From Head to Toe” featuring vintage hats and shoes. Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. 397 Fourth St. www.gustinehistoricalsociety.org.

Ongoing, Mary A. Scheinuck, Waldemar “Walt” Scheinuck and other California artists. Gallery hours: Open by appointment. 18091 Hart Lane, Manteca.

Exhibits of a county recorder’s office, a general store and a re-created blacksmith shop. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto. Free.

Arts and Spirits paint and wine workshops, 5:30-8:30 p.m. third Fridays. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 645 W. Main St., Merced. Free.

Through Thursday, Oct. 27, “Don Hall: Masterpiece Theater” with reception 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays. 435 College Ave., Modesto. Free.

Oct. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerrecoveryartproject.org.

Oct. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto.

www.preservationcoffee.com.

Ongoing artists exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 1031 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto.

Monday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 30, 20th annual “Gold Rush Art Show.” Highway 140 and Sixth Street, Mariposa.

Oct. 20, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

Ongoing, “Rhett Regina Owings: Monterey Coast.” Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays. 132 S. Center St., Turlock.

Ongoing, 10 local artists. Exhibit hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 4459 Spyres Way, Suite A, Modesto.

Folk dancing lessons. No partner or experience necessary. Open to teens and older. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. $5. 209-634-8843 or 209-480-0387.

Community-based ukulele strum and singalong. Open to all ages and skill levels, as well as other acoustic instruments. 10:30 a.m. Free.

www.turlockukejamz.org.

Annual juried exhibition celebrating centennial and the National Park Service. Free with gallery admission.

Exhibit “100 Years of Original Illustration from the Art Kandy Collection,” curated for the Carnegie’s centennial celebration.

LightBox Theatre Company presents an adaptation of three stories by Juan Felipe Herrera. Story revolves around the lives of a family of migrant workers. As the children find their places in the world, they discover the importance of their Mexican American heritage and its place in the Central Valley. 7-9 p.m. $8-$12.

16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown. 209-984-4806. www.chickenranchcasino.com.

1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com.

12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

www.jacksoncasino.com.

1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com.

14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.

Friday, Oct. 7, Journey Revisited; Saturday, Oct. 8, Night Fever; Thursday, Oct. 13, Rock of Ages; Friday, Oct. 14, Spazmatics; Saturday, Oct. 15, Smash City; Thursday, Oct. 20, Notes for Notes; Friday, Oct. 21, Straight Up McGraw; Saturday, Oct. 22, Fast Times; Thursday, Oct. 27, Comedy with James Stephens III; Friday, Oct. 28, Purple Haze; Saturday, Oct. 29, Clean Slate. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

A.J. DeMello hosts Parker Newman, Michael Calvin Jr., and headliner Corey Calvert. Music by Joe Barretta opens show. 7:30 p.m. Queen Bean, 1126 14th St, Modesto. Free; donations benefit Habitat for Humanity of Stanislaus County. 209-521-8000.

Concerts over four weekends for lovers of baroque and classical music. Highlights include a youth concert on Oct. 9; chamber orchestra concert with light buffet on Oct. 15; locals concert on Oct. 23; and the Bach’s Brunch on Oct. 30. Locations, ticket prices and times vary. Details at www.sonorabach.org.

Multiple wine tasting sessions each day. Also craft beer and cheese tastings, arts and crafts vendors, musical entertainment, full carnival with kids area, rides and games. Sante Fe and Third streets, downtown Riverbank. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Free expo; wine tasting prices $20 advance; $30 at the door. www.riverbankcheeseandwine.org.

More than 40 vendors dressed in 1850s attire display handmade arts and crafts for sale, including pottery, jewelry, apparel, home decor, wood furniture, baked goods. Demonstrations of spinning and weaving by the Mother Lode Weavers & Spinners, children’s activities and more. Columbia State Historic Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.columbiacalifornia.com.

Music, food, bazaar, tours of church grounds, pharaoh photo studio, activities for plans, clothes boutique. 4 to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 315 Orange Ave., Ripon. Free. 209-599-3310.

Pumpkin patch, art show, kettle corn, food, crafts, classic car show and more. 10th Street, downtown Modesto. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 209-529-9303.

Music, comedy, roving street performers, honky-tonk piano players and dance hall girls, beer, wine and food, shoot-out re-enactments, vendors, custom car show and more. Evening includes music and comedy, dancing under the stars in Utica Park. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Main Street, downtown Angels Camp. Free. marktwainwildwestfest.com.

Paula Cole headlines the third annual event celebrating women in music, art, literature, poetry, and business. The lineup also includes Samantha Fish, Dilana, Zepparella, Urban Pioneers, Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame and more. Also, local musicians, along with workshops, vendors, artists and poets. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. $35-$75; proceeds benefit Without Permission. cwmusicfest.com.

Eighth annual event. Theme celebrates ancient new year traditions of the Celts and Vikings. Live music, craft vendors, magicians and jugglers, food and drink and more. Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $14 advance, $18 gate adults Saturday; $12 advance, $15 gate adult Sunday; $5 kids 6-12 presale, $7 kids at the gate. 800-446-1333. www.allhallowsfaire.com.

Speakers planned along with exhibits, beauty and health services, demonstrations, fashion shows and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. $15. www.modestowomensexpo.com.

Sunset dinner and Wild West trains, Sunday brunch trains. Sierra Railroad Golden Sunset and Daylight Trains, 330 S. Sierra Ave., Oakdale. Call or check website for times and prices. 800-866-1690. www.sierrarailroad.com.

Veterans of Foreign Wars. 7-11 a.m. Sundays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. $7. 209-537-3360.

Friday night dinner by VFW Post 3199. 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road. $6-$10. 209-537-3360.

Presented by Northern Mariposa County History Center. 8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Coulterville School House, Broadway and Cemetery. $5 adults; $3 children.

Hosted by Ripon VFW Post 1051. 5:30-7 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 12455 W. Ripon Road, Ripon. Small donation required. 209-599-6815.

Hosted by VFW 1051 of Ripon. Chicken strips, burgers, fish or shrimp with fries. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 12455 W. Ripon Road, Ripon. Small donation required. 209-599-6815.

VFW Auxiliary weekly hamburger nights. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1405 E. Linwood Ave., Turlock. $2-$6.50. 209-668-9710.

Livingston VFW monthly hamburger night. 5-7 p.m. last Thursdays. Livingston Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Seventh St. $2-$4.50. 209-394-2059. www.vfwlivingston.com.

Year-round. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 16th Street and Canal, Merced. 209-389-4175.

Hosted by Fraternal Order of Eagles. 8-11 a.m. first Sundays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $6. 209-577-2298.

Steak dinner, salad bar, no-host bar. Hosted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 5 p.m. social; 7 p.m. dinner first Fridays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $12. 209-577-2298.

8 a.m.-noon first Sundays. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.

Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. third Wednesdays. Denair Community Center, 3850 N. Gratton Road. 209-632-0011.

www.sirinc.org.

8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Odd Fellows Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. $6. 209-853-2128

Social club for seniors age 65-plus. 8-8:30 a.m. Sundays. Perko’s, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-576-0279.

7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street, between H and I streets. Free. 209-605-8536.

5 p.m. Thursdays. Main Street, Columbia State Historic Park. Free 209-499-8273.

Dinner and initiation of new members with Mexican-style meal and pinata breaking event for children. 6 p.m. American Legion Hall, 1001 S. Santa Cruz Ave., Modesto. $4-$8. 209-522-7474.

World Relief Modesto event with hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert and entertainment. 6 p.m. Family Life Pavilion, 1325 12th St., Modesto. $50. www.worldreliefmodesto.org.

Soroptimist International of Modesto event. 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Masonic Center, 800 Rose Ave., Modesto. $6. 209-521-0609.

American Association of University Women Oakdale Riverbank Escalon Branch hosts with appetizers, beverages, silent and oral auction, viewing of a film on the Spanish, Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail. 4 p.m. Gene Bianchi Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale. $25. 209-0847-8553.

Benefit for Society for disABILITIES with rib-eye steak dinner, dessert, live music and dancing, poker, auctions and more. 21 and over only. 5:30-11 p.m. Durrer Barn, Modesto. $100. www.societyfordisabilities.org.

Pumpkin maze, zip lines, giant pumpkin orb races, a giant slide, a ball toss arena, lawn games, pumpkin blasters, a haunted house, kids zone, rides, food court and pumpkin patches. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 26 W. Stewart Road, Lathrop. Admission Mondays-Thursdays is $13.95, Fridays-Sundays $17.95; early bird Mondays-Fridays (before 2 p.m.) is $10. There are a few attractions not included with general admission at an additional $5 to $7. pumpkinmaze.com.

Pumpkin patch, a picnic area, kids play area and farm animals, 10-acre maze, a corn maze with a farm scene investigation game, hayrides, Farmer John’s Animal Area, corn pit for kids to play in and more. Admission to the patch is free; $4 for farm area activities and $6 for the giant corn maze with an $8 combo pack for all. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. 5101 Oakdale Road, Modesto. 209-541-7448. dutchhollowfarms.com.

Corn mazes with haunted maze Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. until closing. Pedal car raceway, hay bale labyrinth, pipe slides, corn cannons, cow train rides, a petting zoo, hayrides, a corn seed pit, hay pyramids, a picnic area and pig races. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays; open daily the last week of October, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Parking and access to the pumpkin patch are free; admission to activities range from $5-$12. 2665 Sperry Ave., Patterson. 209-892-2015. fantozzifarms.com.

Corn maze with Freaky Flashlight Nights on Fridays and Saturdays, free movies under the stars (weather permitting) on Fridays and Saturdays and Sunday, Oct. 30, and Monday, Oct. 31. Scary shed, corn hole games, pumpkin bowling, pedal tractors, hay maze and more. Free with maze tickets $7-$11. Open noon to dusk Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays. R.A.M. Farms Inc., 716 N. Daubenberger Road, Turlock. 209-668-2425. ramfarms.com.

Zombie walk, costume contest, “Thriller” performance, photo and makeup booths, games, raffle, music. Fundraiser for the Humane Society of Tuolumne County and ATCAA Food Bank. 4-7 p.m.; makeup booths start at 2 p.m. Courthouse Park, Sonora. Free. www.zombiewalksonora.com.

Dr. Al Chemist and the Mischiefs present fundraiser for the Great Valley Museum and Modesto Area Partners in Science. 7 p.m. Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. $10 in advance; $15 door. squareup.com/market/gvmatmjc.

Excursion rides on Saturdays and Sundays. South Fifth Avenue at Reservoir Road, Jamestown. $15 adults; $10 6-17; free under 6 and members. 209-984-3953. www.railtown1897.org.

Sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. second Saturdays. Modesto Airport, 700 Tioga Drive, Hangar 1, Modesto. 209-526-5868.

www.cafvalleysquadron.org.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturdays. Turlock Municipal Airport, 13602 Newport Road, Turlock. 209-620-6312.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. $12 adults; $8 seniors; $5 youths 6-17; free age 5 and under. 209-723-2178.

6:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Perko’s Cafe, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank. 209-342-7358.

Successful Thinkers Network-Modesto Learning Zone programs. Tuesdays. 11:30 a.m. Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-712-8997.

Meeting and lunch open to all women in the valley. First Tuesdays, noon-2:30 p.m. Oakdale Country Club, North Stearns Road, Oakdale. $16. 209-606-7727.

Variety of fitness classes including senior classes and beginning line dancing. No registration or membership required. Monday-Friday; call for times. Centenary Methodist Church, 1911 Toyon Ave., Modesto. Donation. 209-988-5655.

www.centenarychurch.net.

Toastmasters club Daybreakers 1388. 6:15-7:20 a.m. second, third and fourth Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. www.toastmasters.org.

7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Samaritan Village, 7700 Fox Road, Hughson. 209-384-7128 or 209-631-9458.

The Healthy Aging Association offers group exercise classes for those 60 and older. Classes range from strength training, aerobics or tai chi. Call for information on class location and times. Healthy Aging Association, 121 Downey Ave., Suite 102, Modesto. Free. 209-523-2800.

Noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Mondays. Fuddruckers, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-390-6607.

Valley Super Singles weekly social time for singles age 50 and older. 5:30 p.m. first and third Fridays. Bel Piatto Restaurant, 1000 Kansas Ave., Modesto. 209-883-2685.

Presented by Oakdale Grange No. 435. Food and drink free. 7-9:30 p.m. second Fridays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $10. 209-556-8524 or 209-838-7421.

Sonora Writers Group. 10:30 a.m. second Saturdays. Call for location. 209-734-8097.

Society meets to instruct, inform and educate members in the techniques of research. 7 p.m. third Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Telle Center, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. 209-526-5009.

Monthly meeting. 1:30 p.m. second Sundays. Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fellowship Hall, 16th and G streets, Modesto. Free. 209-522-0147.

Oct. 5, “Exploring Matter: An Inexpensive, Interactive Chemistry Museum Exhibit” by Steve Murov, MJC chemistry professor emeritus. 3 p.m. Science Community Center-West Campus, Room 115, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. $2. 209-529-5182. andersonr@mjc.edu.

Heidi Meyer, MJC math professor on “Beyond Infinity: The Life and Work of Georg Cantor.” 7:30 p.m. MJC West Campus, Sierra Hall, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Free.

Audio technician training for ages 13 and over by nonprofit Modesto Sound. 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Modesto Sound 110 Santa Barbara Ave. $200; scholarships available. 209-573-0533. studio@modestosound.org.

8 a.m.-4 p.m. Central General Baptist Church, 944 Central Ave., Modesto.

Modesto Bonsai Club event with demonstrations, exhibit of member bonsai trees, examples of viewing stones or Suiseki, information on the art of bonsai, sales of trees, tools and pots. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. The Modesto Hotel, 1720 Sisk Road.

Stanislaus County Bicycle Club sponsors 25-mile, 100K or 100-mile bicycle rides. Proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank Food for Thought Program. stancobike.org.

Sessions will include author talks, writer forums, book signings, publishing workshops, cooking demonstrations, slam poetry performances and other activities. Guests: mystery author William Kent Krueger, cookbook author Georgeann Brennan and poet/inspirational writer Joan Gelfand. 10 a.m.-4p.m. Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley, 280 Lifestyle Road, Manteca. Free. greatvalleybookfest.org.

Self-guided tour of the annual Stanislaus Woodworkers exhibit of fine woodworking. 2 p.m. McHenry Museum, 14th and I streets, Modesto. Free.

Benefits the Set Free Movement to raise awareness of human trafficking with fest and 5K run. Fair trade market, bounce house, lunch, information booths and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Turlock Free Methodist Church, 2006 E. Tuolumne Ave.

Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting. 10 a.m.-2p.m. Tuolumne County Library, Sonora. 209-533-0593. mlwsguild.org.

Calaveras County Arts Council event to celebrate the arts. Light snacks, beer, wine, soda and water, music by Nate Nathan. 3-6 p.m. Rising Sun Nursery, 3577 Highway 12, Burson. $20. www.calaverasarts.org.

Dinner/social hour begins at 6 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. CK Grill, 14725 S. Harlan Road, Lathrop. 209-298-5829. www.deltatuletrekkers.org.

Celebrity chef Mark Anthony offers information on plant-based health nutrition, tips on weight loss, lowering cholesterol and increasing energy. 6 p.m. Ceres Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1633 N. Central Ave., Ceres. Seating is limited; first come, first served. 209-538-1024.

Dianne Totten on weaving crimp cloth. 10 a.m. Church of the 49ers, Columbia. www.mlwsguild.org.

Riverbank heirloom garden presentation. 2 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St., Waterford.

Dr. Al Chemist and the Mischiefs present fundraiser for the Great Valley Museum and Modesto Area Partners in Science. 7 p.m. Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. $10 in advance; $15 door. squareup.com/market/gvmatmjc.

Health screenings, awareness, intervention and information on multiple diseases and concerns for our older adults (age 50 or older) and their caregivers. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 10th and K streets. Free. 209-523-2800.

Dancing and socializing. Different themes monthly. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St. $4 members; $6 nonmembers; $12 annual membership. 209-521-7194.

7:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St.

Social time for singles age 50 and older. 5:30 p.m. first and third Fridays. Bel Piatto Restaurant, 1000 Kansas Ave., Modesto. 209-883-2685.

Dance on Tuesdays, second Fridays. First-time guests are free. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7-10 p.m. second Fridays. Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St. Day: $4 members, $6 nonmembers; night: $5 and $7. 209-534-7663.

Rock and country band. 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sundays. Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane. $4. 209-825-0116.

Monthly dances. 7-10 p.m. second Saturdays. Odd Fellows Hall, 6941 Hughson Ave., Hughson. $5 members; $7 nonmembers. 209-614-8048.

7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $4. 209-526-4452.

Square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. American Legion Hall, 75 Bothun Road, Turlock. 209-996-0844. www.facebook.com/turlock.steppinpards.

Potluck meal with prizes. 6 p.m. second Fridays; 1 p.m. fourth Sundays. Hughson Senior Center, 2307 Fourth St. $2 door; $8 membership. 209-538-0362.

Workshop Wednesdays and Saturday Party Nights. Open to singles, couples and children ages 12 and up. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and third Saturdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $3-$6; $20 annual dues. 209-236-1628.

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Sunday dance featuring music by Just Friends and a free samba slide dance lesson. Refreshments available. 1 p.m. fourth Sundays. Merced Community Center Ballroom, 755 W. 15th St. $8. 209-723-0839.

Argentine tango practice. Socialize and practice your tango. 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Ralston’s Goat, 1001 10th St., Modesto. Free. 209-522-1571. www.modestotango.com.

Mother Lode Art Association seeks artists for 64th Juried Art Show and Exhibit to be held Friday-Sunday, Oct. 28-30. 209-586-0798. www.motherlodeartassociation.org.

Friends of the Ripon Senior Center seek local artists to participate in annual Art & Wine Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 22, a fundraiser. Open to all artists 21 or older from all mediums. Interested artists go to Senior Center, 433 S. Wilma Ave., Ripon, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays for entry form. $5 fee per piece.

For Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio, Jr.” Grades 4-8 to be actors, singers and dancers. 11 a.m. Johansen High School Theatre. $200; scholarships available. www.yescompany.org.

This story was originally published October 4, 2016 at 2:12 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."