Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Band of immigrant children who are remixing roots music and telling modern day stories. 7:30 p.m. Foster Family Theater. $20-$25.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $37-$92.

Modesto Youth Symphony Orchestra. 2 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $5-$10.

Tribute featuring Dylan and Zachary Zmed and the Bird Dogs band celebrating harmonies created by Don and Phil Everly. 3 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $39-$49.

Live a cappella concert of vocalists singing day’s chart-topping hits. 7 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $29-$69.

Tony-winning Broadway musical. 7:30 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $39-$99.

YES Kids production of classic fairy tale. 7:30 p.m. Foster Family Theatre. $12-$20.

Rising young banda and regional Mexican musical star with Tito Torbellino Jr. 8 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $39-$79.

Contemporary Christian music artist. 4 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $39-$69.

Illustrious group of child musicians. 8 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $29-$49.

Mariachi Sol de Mexico. 7:30 p.m. Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. $29-$69.

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 cappella chorus rehearsals. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd., Modesto. 209-524-6139.

Sundays: 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, featuring Paul Contos and Patrick Hogan; 2 p.m. Dec. 11, “It’s a Big Band Christmas”; Feb. 3-4, Big Band Jazz Festival Weekend; March 3-4, “Legends of Jazz” Festival Weekend; 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 .

Latin jazz, part of Downtown Music Series 8 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto. $15.

Paul Contos and Patrick Hogan. 7 p.m. Columbia College Dogwood Theater, 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora. $15. 209-588-5126.

Turlock Concert Association event featuring trumpeter and composer Brandon Ridenour. 7 p.m. Turlock Community Auditorium, 1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock. $25; $15 for students. 209-634-0788, 209-667-5874. www.turlockconcert.org.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958.

www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

Townsend Opera cabaret show. 7:30 p.m. Urbano Bistro, 1016 H St., Modesto. $25-$40.

With Bongo and the Point. 7 p.m. The Portal, 1324 Coldwell Ave., Modesto. 209-402-7900.

Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1339 Main St., Newman. $20 general, $24 reserved. 209-862-4490. www.westsidetheatre.org.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958.

www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958. www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

Featuring guest drummer Carl Allen. 7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958. www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

2 and 6 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958. www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958.

www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958.

www.csustan.edu/soa/events.

Jeremy Norris and Dangerous Mood, Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame. 7 p.m. The Portal, 1324 Coldwell Ave., Modesto. 209-402-7900.

Kelly Reichardt’s film based on three of Montana writer Maile Meloy’s short stories. Weaving together four reserved women’s lives in Livingston, Mont. $8-$10.

Peter Dunning is the proud proprietor of Mile Hill Farm, which sits on 187 acres in Vermont. The arrival of a film crew causes him to confront his history and his legacy, passing along hard-won agricultural wisdom. $8.

In Swedish with English subtitles. Ove is a curmudgeon. He lives a solitary existence, has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. 4 p.m. $8.

Cats take over the State for an evening of silliness, humane education and, hopefully, adoptions. Cute kitties and videos. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local spay/neuter program. 5 p.m. $6-$10.

In honor of America Recycles Day, the city of Modesto and Stanislaus County are partnering together to show this film. Documents what San Francisco is doing to find new and creative solutions to the global problem of waste. 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free.

In Korean and Japanese with English subtitles, Crime drama inspired by the novel “Fingersmith” written by British author Sarah Waters. $8-$10.

After years of touring the country performing his lectures live in cinemas, theaters and corporate boardrooms, composer/producer Scott Freiman has recorded a series of four lectures, the first of which is being released for one-night event screenings. $10.

Modesto Film Society presentation. John Wayne stars as a retired American boxer who returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love. Directed by John Ford; also starring Maureen O’Hara. $8.

Film follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first female in 12 generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter, and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries. $8-$10.

Hailed by critics as the best film of the year, it tells the tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, as told across three defining chapters in his life. $10.

The show again follows a group of Lutheran ladies from small-town Minnesota. Like the original, the story is based on the best-selling book “Growing Up Lutheran” by Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson. Sierra Repertory Theatre, Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia State Historic Park. $23-$37. 209-532-3120. www.sierrarep.org.

Tennessee Williams and Carson McCullers will spend the summer writing and drinking, loving and fighting. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and Nov. 17; 2 p.m. Sundays. Center Stage Conservatory, 948 11th St, Modesto. $10-$15. 209-846-0179.

www.centerstagemodesto.com.

Play by Bertolt Brecht. Stanislaus State Studio Theatre, 1 University Circle, Turlock. 209-668-3959. www.csustan.edu/soa.

Show offers illusions, levitating women, appearances and vanishes, impossible escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and more. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $29-$9. 209-668-1169. turlocktheatre.org.

Play by Mac Wellman, directed by Jere O’Donnell. Stanislaus State Studio Theatre, 1 University Circle, Turlock. 209-668-3959. www.csustan.edu/soa.

Through Nov. 26, “Day of the Dead”; Dec. 3-Jan. 14, Carolyn Ahlem with reception Dec. 8. Fall Workshops Saturdays, with Intro to Photoshop Dec. 3. 135 W. Main St., Turlock. $50 each. www.csustan.edu/soa.

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

Through Nov. 26, Matthew Gottschalk; Dec. 3-Jan. 14, Paul Taylor with reception Dec. 8. 135 W. Main St., Turlock.

www.csustan.edu/soa.

Through December, Amie Postma’s “Art to Feed”; through Nov. 30, Charles Waldman with reception during the Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Thursday. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.

Through Dec. 23, Dixie Salazar, in conjunction with Social Justice in the Central Valley conference. 1 University Circle, Turlock.

Through Nov. 18, “Making Time”; Nov. 22-Dec. 3, “Home for the Holidays” member show; Nov. 17, 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. ccaagallery.org.

Thursday, 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.

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

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

modestoartwalk.com.

Thursday, 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.

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

Thursday, 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.

Thursday, 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.

Featuring prints by Rob Stevenson, Modesto Junior College art professor, new work created for final centennial pop-up show.

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

Percussionist Brian Kendrick, a Delta College and Brubeck Institute faculty member. 7:30-9 p.m. $8; free for students.

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.

Saturday-Sunday, Busta Groove; Thursday, Notes for Notes; Nov. 18, Little Fuller Band; Nov. 19, Garage Boys; Nov. 25, Chains Required; Nov. 26, Super Huey. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

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. 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.

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.

Modesto Portuguese Pentecost Association serves pancakes, linguica, beans, eggs. 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. California Ballroom, 432 Sixth St., Modesto. $5 age 6-12; $10 adults.

Appetizers, desserts, no-host bar, music by Big Earl & the Cryin’ Shame. 7-11 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto $30. 209-571-6060.

Dinner and music by Silvermoon, BluesBox Bayou Band, Greg Rivera & Never 2 Late, the Rob Hill Band, the Sensations, Kyle Barker Band, Third Party Band. All toys will be picked up by Howard Training Center and distributed to Stanislaus County Children by local organizations. Dinner 5:30 p.m.; entertainment 7 p.m. to midnight. Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way, Modesto. $25. 209-524-4421.

Annual event with handmade items and baked goods, jams and jellies, candy and nuts, holiday decorations, quilts, some vintage items and more. Complimentary tea and coffee. Lunch for purchase. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds go to community outreach and missions. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 640 Minaret Ave., Turlock. 209-667-7712.

Annual event. Handcrafted items, specialty coffees and food. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. North Modesto Church of God, 1918 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. 209-521-9148.

Dozens of artisan vendors with all handmade items. Brunch and baked items for purchase. Benefits American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Boys Scouting programs. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Father O’Hare Hall, 1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto. 209-551-5973. www.stjmod.com.

Handmade crafts including crochet and knitted items, paintings, plastic canvas, jewelry and quilting. Hot dogs, baked goods and soda for purchase. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coralwood Senior Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 331 Coralwood Road, Modesto.

Annual event. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Modesto Free Will Baptist, 225 E. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto. 209-577-5035.

Holiday gifts from vendors with handmade gifts, decor, baked goods, more. Breakfast and lunch for purchase. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Connecting Point Nazarene Church, 3200 E. Monte Vista Ave., Denair. 209-668-4080.

Proceeds benefit needy families. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. St. Patrick’s Church Parish Hall, 19399 E. Highway 120, Ripon. 209 838-2133.

Handmade items, toys, quilts, jewelry, leather goods, home decor, commercial photos with Santa, more. Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Center, 55 Oak St., Oakdale. 209-985-1486.

Holiday decorations, homemade goodies, art, dolls plants, linens and more. Apple Orchard Brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with omelet, waffle bars and more: $15 adults; $10 ages 5-10. Event free. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 16th and I streets, Modesto. 209-522-9046.

Vendors with gifts, fashion, decor, crafts and more. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Victory Assembly of God, Family Life Center, 1160 E. Hatch Road, Ceres. 209-658-3171.

7 a.m.-noon. This Ain’t Your Mama’s Church, 1405 W. Main St., Merced.

20th Century Club’s annual event with handcrafted arts and crafts. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hughson High School, 7419 E. Whitmore Ave. 209-874-5012.

Vocalists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in community event. 4 p.m. Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Free. 209-765-6388.

Oakdale Cowboy Museum holiday event with western art, furniture, jewelry, apparel, cowboy grub and entertainment. Cowboy Santa arrives on horseback at 11 a.m. Saturday and will be available for photos. Event runs 5-8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale. 209-847-7049.

Local crafters. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St., Sonora. 209-256-2576.

The 42nd annual festival features over 150 craft artists, music, street performers, costumed elves and twinkle trees, carolers, festival kitchens and bake shops. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Adults $8; ages 13-18 $5; 6-12 $2; under age 6 free. Mother Lode County Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. www.fireonthemountain.com.

Fourth annual event with more than 70 vendors participating, including Peer Recovery Art Project, Mod Spot, Concetta, Mira’s Bridal, Ralston’s Goat, Deva Cafe, Galletto, Mistlin Gallery, Preservation Coffee & Tea and Modesto Chamber of Commerce. Live street entertainment. 5-9 p.m. J Street, between 10th and I streets, Modesto. www.modshop209.com.

Craft fair with handmade items from noon-6 p.m.; parade 5:30 p.m. with tree-lighting ceremony and Santa Claus to follow. Downtown Riverbank, 6707 Third St. 209-863-7122.

City of Livingston hosts third annual Court of Trees. Old Court Theater, downtown Livingston. 209-394-8830.

NATIVITY FESTIVAL ▪  Dec. 2-4

More than 300 nativity scenes from around the world. Musical presentations by local groups as well as live broadcast of Mormon Tabernacle Choir 7 p.m. Sunday. Festival open 3-8 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 731 El Vista Ave., Modesto. Free. www.ModestoNativity.blogspot.com.

Venture back to the Victorian era inside and outside the McHenry Mansion, which will be decorated in Christmas splendor. Costumed carolers, stories of Christmases past, plus a street fair with crafts and the Modesto farmers market. Horse-drawn wagon rides from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $2-$3. Free festival runs 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. McHenry Mansion, 906 15th St., Modesto, and outside down 15th Street. www.mchenrymuseum.org.

Clothes, crafts, clothes, jewelry, gifts, food. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1520 Rose Ave., Modesto. Modesto Free Methodist Church. 209-522-3583.

Featuring 36 vendors with homemade and other items. Homemade lunch and other treats available for purchase. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuolumne River Lodge, 2429 River Road, Modesto. 209-537-6651.

Craft faire starts at 9 a.m. at the Vets Hall, 189 Pine St., Valley Springs. Parade 10 a.m. on Daphne Street.

www.valleyspringsABA.com.

Handmade crafts and baked goods. Brunch and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Bethany Christian Services. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church social hall, 333 S. Wilma, Ripon. 209-522-5121.

Modesto Garden Club event featuring more than 30 unique table settings using fresh flowers, cherished china and holiday decorations; light refreshments. 1-7 p.m. Del Rio Country Club, 801 Stewart Road, Modesto. Light refreshments served. $10. 209-523-1420.

Hallelujah Brass joins for Christmas-themed music. 7 p.m. Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 517 Orange Ave., Ripon. Offering taken for Bethany Christian Services of Modesto. 209-599-6163.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. IOOF Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange.

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.

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., Modesto. $200; scholarships available. 209-573-0533.

studio@modestosound.org.

Speakers, music, flag retirement ceremony. 1 p.m. William A. Fish Veterans Park, Pontiac Street, Oakdale.

Clayton Johnson, retired Modesto photographer, will speak on “Preserving Modesto’s Photo History through Photo Restoration.” 2-3 p.m. McHenry Museum, 14th and I streets, Modesto. Free.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library, Sonora. 209-533-0593.

Turkey drive benefits Modesto Gospel Mission and Salvation Army. Turkeys and donations accepted 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Rea & Associates, 1937 Coffee Road, Modesto. 209-521-2727.

Community-focused event featuring guest speakers, art and music. 6-9 p.m. California State University, Stanislaus, 1 University Circle, Turlock. Free. 209-668-3959.

www.csustan.edu/cahss.

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.

www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org.

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.

Ripon Oratorio Society seeks singers for Handel’s “Messiah” to be performed Dec. 4. Singers asked to attend rehearsals at 3 p.m. Nov. 13, 20 and 27. Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, Fourth and Orange streets, Ripon. $10 membership. fee.

This story was originally published November 9, 2016 at 3:52 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."