Events across the Modesto region

Classic rock band. 7:30 p.m. $49-$79.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents Tim Burton’s enduring animated classic on the big screen accompanied by Danny Elfman’s score played live MSO. 8 p.m. $37-$92.

Tex Beneke Orchestra in salute to Big Band great. 3 p.m. $29-$69.

Music, art and the technological magic brings a story of adventure and romance told through dance. 7 p.m. $19-$49.

Pop/classical crossover. 7:30 p.m. $20-$35.

Tribute band. 8 p.m. $24-$54.

Comedian. 8 p.m. $29-$69.

A cappella country group. 6 p.m. $19-$69.

Part rock concert, part science experiment. 6:30 p.m. $10-$25.

Central West Ballet presents Halloween story. 7:30 p.m. $25-$35.

Country singer. 7:30 p.m. $29-$59.

Tribute to Enrico Caruso. 8 p.m. $25-$45.

Funstrummers. 10:45 a.m.-noon Mondays. Modesto Senior Center, Bodem and Scenic. Free for seniors. 209-505-3216. www.Funstrummers.com.

Funstrummers. Songbooks provided. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Telle Classrooms, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216. www.Funstrummers.com.

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

Oct. 15, Midnight Rose Jazz Band; Nov. 19, Knight Sounds Big Band; Dec. 17, Creole Jazz Kings. 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. modestojazz.com

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.

9:15 a.m.-noon Fridays. Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave., Modesto. $25. 209-505-3216; www.Funstrummers.com

This Charming Band, a tribute to The Smiths, along with Just Like Heaven, a tribute to The Cure. 8 p.m., ModSpot Event Center, 1220 J St., Modesto. 21 and older. $15. www.ticketfly.com.

Fall concert and dance; variety of folk songs and yodels followed by dance to Ron Scheiber Mike Inderbitzen Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Swiss Hall, Manley and East Main streets, Ripon. $10 advance, $12 at the door; free under age 16. 209-531-2577.

Concert and lesson by ukulele player and teacher presented by Funstrummers Ukulele Band. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave., Modesto. $25. www.funstrummers.com.

Latin music, jazz, cabaret. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $39-$65. turlocktheatre.org

Film essay explores the mythology attached to the typewriter. $8-$10.

An unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s rule. $8-$10.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. 1 p.m. $8.

Comedic one-act improvised play. 6 p.m. $6-$12.

Modesto Film Society presents sci-fi classic. 2 p.m. $8.

George Romero’s classic horror film. 7 p.m. $8.

With Barely Legal shadow casters. 11 p.m. $12.

Center Stage Conservatory presents Pulitzer Prize winning play about a wounded family unraveling at the age of innocence. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and Thursday Oct. 19; 2 p.m. Oct. 15 and Oct. 22. Center State Conservatory, 948 11th St., Modesto. $10-$15. centerstagemodesto.com.

Sierra Repertory Theatre present Tennessee Williams’ iconic play. East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $20-$25. www.sierrarep.org

Director Michael Lynch adapts Shakespeare classic set on a forbidden planet in 3020 AD. 7 p.m. with 2 p.m. show Oct. 29. Modesto Junior College Main Auditorium, 435 College Ave. $9-$11.

West Side Players presents musical comedy. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $15-$20. www.westsidetheatre.org.

Denair Gaslight Theatre. 7 p.m. Denair Gaslight Theatre, 3908 Gratton Road. $8-$10. 209-664-9514.

Denair Gaslight Theatre. 7 p.m. Denair Gaslight Theatre, 3908 Gratton Road. $8-$10. 209-664-9514.

Oct. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.

October artist, George Balliet. Oct. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.

Through Oct. 20, Autumn Art Show member-only completion: Oct. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St. Modesto. Free. ccaagallery.org

Oct. 19, 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. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 915 10th St., Modesto.

Oct. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m.

modestoartwalk.com.

Nov. 9, Evening art walks several arts venues and businesses. 6-9 p.m.

Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “Woodcraft by John Galante.” 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.

Through Oct. 26, “Non Objectivity by Design: Acrylic Paintings by Bruce Klein.” 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. MJC Art Gallery on the East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. Free.

Oct. 19, 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. 19, 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.

Oct. 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

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

Folk dancing lessons, beginners welcome. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. $5. 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.

Works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists who represent the diverse traditions of their country. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays. $5, free for age 12 and under.

Light Box Theatre Company presents children’s story of Aladdin, who finds a dingy oil lamp that houses a magical genie. $12.

Local artists influenced by Asia. Lobby Gallery.

Jessica’s House hosts Carmen Richardson, author and expressive art therapist, speaking on Expressive art therapy for traumatized children and adults. 2-4 p.m. Free.

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.

Oct. 13, Spazmatics; Oct. 14, The Peelers; Oct. 19, No Duh; Oct. 20, Foreigner Unauthorized; Oct. 21, Foreverland; Oct. 26, Larger Than Life; Oct. 27, Born on the Bayou; Oct. 28, In Living Color. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.

7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $39-$65. turlocktheatre.org

A lineup of concerts for lovers of baroque and classical music. Violinist Lisa Grodin and guitarist/lutenist Richard Savino perform at its Salon Concert, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. Other highlights include a Locals Concert on Oct. 15 and the Bach's Brunch on Oct. 29. Locations, ticket prices and times vary. Details at www.sonorabach.org.

Held each year by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, this celebration will feature music and a midway along with plenty of brats, sauerkraut, German potato salad and, of course, beers all around. Plenty of microbrews will be available for sampling, as will California wines and some nonalcoholic drinks. 5:30-10 p.m. John Thurman Field, 601 Neece Drive, Modesto. $35 advance, $40 at the door. modchamberca.chambermaster.com

Fete fall in downtown Modesto for this seventh annual event featuring a pumpkin patch, crafts, art show, food, crafts, classic-car show, live music and more. 10th Street between K and I streets, Modesto. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 209-529-9303.

Riverbank presents its 41st annual festival with multiple wine-tasting sessions each day. There will be craft beer and cheese tastings, more than 100 arts and crafts vendors and live music. Also on site will be a full carnival, a 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, children’s activities and more. Columbia State Historic Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.columbiacalifornia.com.

Celebrate fall in Oakdale with music, kids activities, food, arts and crafts, hayrides and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Bloomingcamp Ranch, Highway 120, Oakdale. 209-847-7437.

Mediterranean food including kebabs and shawarma, live entertainment including Assyrian singer Alan George, games for children, exhibits, folkloric dancing and more. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. St. Mathew Catholic Church, 3005 6th St., Ceres. Free. 209-485-8951.

Free, family-friendly celebration of Day of the Dead. Vendors selling handmade Artisan items, entertainment, ballet folklorico, Altares, Catrin & Catrina pageant, activities for children including face painting, and a procession at 6 p.m. 11a.m.-7 p.m., 1010 10th St., Modesto. 209-585-6590 or rebecca.harringtonddlm@gmail.com or go to Facebook Dia de Los Muertos-Modesto.

This whimsical festival features three stages of music and comedy, roving street performers, beer, wine and food, shoot-out re-enactments, vendors, a custom car show and more. Patrons are encouraged to wear Gold-Rush era costumes. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Main Street, downtown Angels Camp. Free. marktwainwildwestfest.com

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.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3199. 7-11 a.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. $8. 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. Dennys, 4324 Salida Blvd., Salida. 209-576-0279.

8 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.

Supports youth and senior scholarship program with locally prepared multiple course meal, wine and beer, live music and silent auctions. 6-9:30 p.m. Patterson Downtown Circle. $80. pattersondowntowndinner.eventbrite.com.

Soroptimist International of Modesto’s 42nd annual event; proceeds go to Community Service Projects and local scholarships. 7:30 a.m;-12:30 p.m. Masonic Center, 800 Rose Ave. Modesto. $8. 209 499 0260.

West Modesto Community Collaborative event with keynote speaker Dr. Matthew Coates. Buffet dinner and wine. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Seasons Event Center, 945 McHenry Ave., Modesto. $65. www.westmodestocollaborative.com.

Sons of Norway Garborg Lodge 6-56 annual fundraiser. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St. $20. 209-572-0323.

With guest Hall of Famer Rick Barry. 5:30 p.m. DoubleTree Ballroom, 1150 9th St., Modesto. $125. https://www.gvhc.org

Large, elaborate corn maze, pumpkins, zip lines, a mystery tour ride, giant pumpkin balls, a haunted castle, pumpkin blasters, a petting zoo, pig races and more. There’s a pumpkin patch, food court and a country store also open. Live entertainment including music on weekends is offered, with music expanding to nightly beginning Oct. 9. Attractions are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at Dell’Osso Farms, 26 W. Stewart Road, Lathrop. Admission is $13.95 Mondays-Thursdays; $17.95 Fridays-Sundays; free ages 2 and under. Most attractions are included with admission but a few have additional fees. See pumpkinmaze.com.

Corn mazes include more than 5 miles of paths; within each are 12 hidden checkpoints to seek out. A separate haunted maze is open Friday and Saturday nights in October from 7 p.m. until closing (take a flashlight). Other attractions include a zombie shooting range, corn cannons, cow train rides, a petting zoo, hayrides, a corn seed pit, hay pyramids, pedal carts, a picnic area and pig races. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. Access to the pumpkin patch is free; attraction tickets are $3-$12. 2665 Sperry Ave., Patterson. 209-892-2015; fantozzifarms.com.

A 20-acre corn maze, Freaky Flashlight Nights through the mazes is held on Fridays and Saturdays (take your own flashlights) beginning at dusk. Also on site are a hay maze, scary shed, sandbox and tractor corral. Movies under the stars will be shown for free on Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 7:15 p.m. featuring a variety of family films (weather permitting). There are more than 60 varieties of pumpkins and gourds on site, and wandering the patch is free. Attraction tickets are $7-$11. Open noon to dusk Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. R.A.M. Farms Inc., 716 N. Daubenberger Road, Turlock. 209-668-2425 or ramfarms.com.

New corn maze with an agriculture theme covering 10 acres. The farm also has a large pumpkin patch, hay ride, covered picnic area, kids play area, farm animals, mini corn maze and more. Admission to the patch is free with $5 admission to the farm area with activities; $6 for the corn maze; $8 for a combo pass to activities and maze. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at 5101 Oakdale Road, Modesto; 209-541-7448. dutchhollowfarms.com.

Hop aboard the Harvest Haunt Express that runs at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown. Weekends will be themed: Oct. 14-15, Superheroes & Villains; Oct. 21-22, Pirates & Princess; Oct. 28-29, Witches & Wizards. Riders can dress for the theme or in Halloween attire. Trains run on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Rides are $10-$15, free ages 5 and under. 209-984-3953 or go to railtown1897.org.

Zombie walk and fundraiser for for ATCAA Food Bank and Jamestown Humane Society. Zombie makeup booth, “Thriller” performance and dance class, games for kids and photo booth. 4-7:30 p.m. Courthouse Park, downtown Sonora. Part of the Second Saturday Art Night in Sonora. www.zombiewalksonora.com.

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.

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.

For speakers of all levels. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave. Modesto.

7 p.m. fourth Tuesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto.

7 p.m. third Fridays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto.

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

Modesto Sound offers audio technician training classes for those 13 and older. Work with musicians; hands-on learning live sound, recording bands, producing, mastering, electronics. Call or email for times. Modesto Sound, 110 Santa Barbara Ave., Modesto. $200 (scholarships available). 209-573-0533. studio@modestosound.org. www.modestosound.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.

Third Sunday. 1 p.m. Stanislaus County Agricultural Center, 3800 Cornucopia Suite B, Modesto.

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.

Lunch and speaker, open to women and men. Second Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Seasons, 945 McHenry Ave., Modesto. Lunch $16. 209-567-3399.

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.

The Modesto Junior College Civic Engagement Project screens the documentary. Free. 7 p.m. MJC East Campus Forum 110, 435 College Ave.

Program by Tom Courtney on hiking inn to inn at the Bay Area coastline from the Marin Headlands to Point Reyes National Seashore and traversing the Sierra on a section of the historic Emigrant Trail. 6:45 p.m., Refreshments and Socializing; 7 p.m., meeting in the Fellowship Hall, College Avenue Congregational Church. Free, and nonmembers welcome. Elaine, 209-300-4253.

Hop aboard the Harvest Haunt Express that runs at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown. Weekends will be themed: Oct. 14-15, Superheroes & Villains; Oct. 21-22, Pirates & Princess; Oct. 28-29, Witches & Wizards. Riders can dress for the theme or in Halloween attire. Trains run on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Rides are $10-$15, free ages 5 and under. 209-984-3953 or go to railtown1897.org.

Wildlife, science demonstrations, Planetarium and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Great Valley Museum on the MJC West campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. $5, $20 for a family of six.

Stanislaus County Bicycle Club ride, with proceeds benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. Family event with three routes at different cycling levels on the rural roads of the Sierra Nevada foothills, starting and ending in Knights Ferry. Start at Knights Ferry, Odd Fellows Hall, 17625 Sonora Road. For details see stancobike.wildapricot.org.

Larry Dorman, McHenry Museum Docent, will talk on “Daily Life of the 49ers,” describing the struggles and life styles of the California Gold Rush miners. 2 p.m. McHenry Museum, 1402 I St., Modesto. 209-577-5366.

Food, desserts, dancers, bands and kid's zone. 3-10 p.m. Oct. 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 15. Holy Family Church, 4212 Dale Road. 209-534-3553.

Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolomne County Library in Sonora. mlwsguild.org.

Preview day Monday with 40 uniquely decorated tables on view with light refreshments, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $10. On Tuesday, a luncheon will be held beginning at noon, $40. Seasons Event Center, 945 McHenry Ave. Modesto. Reserve at 209-575-9615.

Interactive exhibits that address a variety of issues geared toward senior health and well-being, care giving, memory loss, dementia, long-term care options, senior retirement centers, elder abuse, financial abuse, medication management and Medicare assistance. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. Free. www.healthyagingassociation.org.

John Buckley, from the Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center, on “Forest Health and Fire Resiliency in a Changing Climate.” A free Modesto Area Partners in Science presentation intended for age 12 and older. Modesto Junior College West Campus Sierra Hall 132.

Concert and lesson by ukulele player and teacher presented by Funstrummers Ukulele Band. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave., Modesto. $25. www.funstrummers.com.

Have you ever wondered if Columbia is truly a Ghost Town? Explore the spirits of Columbia in first paranormal tour for the public. 8-11:30 p.m. $50. friendsofcolumbiashp.com/paranormaltour.html

Homemade crafts, Christmas décor, jewelry, garden items, more. Breakfast and lunch items for sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Connecting Church of the Nazarene, 3200 E. Monte Vista Ave., Denair.

Handmade crafts, gifts and holiday items, needlework, opportunity quilt, wood crafts, homemade jams/jellies and frozen ready-to-bake homemade pies. Soup/pie lunch for $7. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Escalon United Methodist Church, 2000 Jackson Ave. 209 838-2792.

Jessica’s House hosts Carmen Richardson, author and expressive art therapist, speaking on Expressive art therapy for traumatized children and adults. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 720 12th St., Peterson Event Center, Modesto.

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.

Dance to Bonnie and the Boys Out Back Band. 10 a.m-1:30 p.m. Stanislaus Veterans Center Hall, Coffee Road and Sylvan Avenue. $5, supports the Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County. 209-343-6292.

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 6:30 p.m. Dances 7 p.m. Saturdays. Open to singles, couples and children ages 8 and up. 7 p.m. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. 209-556-8524 or 209-681-2699.

Argentine tango practice. Socialize and practice your tango. 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Urbano California Grill, 1016 H St., Modesto. Free. 209-522-1571. www.modestotango.com.

This story was originally published October 12, 2017 at 10:42 AM with the headline "Events across the Modesto region."