Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

The story of the Banks family and how their lives change when a nanny, Mary Poppins, arrives at their London home. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday. $12-$20.

Based on the book series by Jane O’Conner and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, the story follows Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda and Lionel, who are going to be performing in their very first show. Recommended for ages 4-10. 2 and 4 p.m. $12-$22.

Central Catholic High School theater drama performance. 6:30 p.m.

Townsend Opera presentation of Puccini’s dramatic thriller in which a famous singer, a rebellious painter and a corrupt police chief engage in a deadly test of wills. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $10-$68.

A young director receives international recognition for a film based on his experience of bullying in high school and names the real life bully in his acceptance speech. The two lives that once intersected in high school are now publicly tangled together by social media. 8 p.m. $20.

Funstrummers ukulele play and singalong. Songbooks provided. 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. (209) 505-3216.

Beginning group ukulele lessons. 6-8 p.m. Mondays. First United Methodist Church, Modesto, 850 16th St. Donations. (209) 505-3216.

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

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.

May 17, Knight Sounds Big Band; June 21, Thrown Together Jazz Band with Rich Owens; July 19, Yosemite Jazz Band; Aug. 16, Zinfandel Stompers Jazz Band; Sept. 20, Cell Block 7. 12:30 p.m. jam sets; 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. (209) 524-3517.

CSU Stanislaus Department of Music presentation. CSU Stanislaus Snider Recital Hall, One University Circle, Turlock. $12 general; $8 students/seniors. (209) 667-3958.

Santana tribute band. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 W. Main St., Newman. $19 general; $22 reserved. (209) 862-4490.

Columbia College Community Chorus 2015 Spring Concert featuring guest harpist Beverly Wesner-Hoehn. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 13880 Joshua Way, Sonora. $10 presale, $12 door, $5 ages 12 and under. (209) 586-5965.

Mariposa Symphony Orchestra spring concert featuring guest artist Ira Lehn and the world premiere of Les Marsden’s half-hour symphonic piece “Yosemite!” 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Saturday at Mariposa High School, 5074 Old Highway N; Sunday at Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite. $6 adults; $4 students. (209) 966-3155.

Featuring singer-songwriter Alex Kash with Grateful (the band). Tickets available at Live Oak Music, Sonora. 1 p.m. Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrots Ferry Road, Sonora. $15.

Modesto Junior College Concert Choir featuring excerpts from Mozart and Faure, American folk songs and spirituals, Broadway musicals and operas. 7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College, East Campus, Performing and Media Arts Center, 435 College Ave. $5 general; $1 students and seniors; $2 campus parking.

Presented in celebration of International Jazz Day. 7-9 p.m. Strings, 731 E. Yosemite Ave., Merced. Free. (209) 813-4061.

Stanislaus Community Band concert. Seating available on a first-come-first-served basis. 7:30 p.m. CSU Stanislaus Snider Recital Hall, One University Circle, Turlock. Free. (209) 667-3958.

Neighborhood hymn singalong featuring gospel songs, choruses and hymns with accompaniment by piano and organ. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Modesto Christian School, J Building, 5901 Sisk Road. Free. (209) 495-3884.

Final show of the 2015 Bluegrass Series. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 W. Main St., Newman. $12 general; $15 reserved. (209) 862-4490.

24-voice choir performs a program of fan favorites and new songs. 4 p.m. Community Covenant Church, 261 Treat Ave., San Andreas. Free. (209) 754-3881.

Portrait of pianist Seymour Bernstein and his exceptional life and work.

A lover’s betrayal, a return to the repressed past and the violence woven into everyday encounters drive the characters to madness as they cede to the undeniable pleasure of losing control. In Spanish with English subtitles.

Johansen Jazz and Concert bands 1920s concert experience. 6:30 p.m. doors; 7:30 p.m. show. $10 adults; $5 students.

Prison drama starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. A Modesto Film Society Cinema Club presentation. 2 p.m.

A bittersweet comedy about self-discovery as three patients at a behavioral clinic embark on a journey to scatter the ashes of one of their mothers.

Fly fishing films, raffle prizes, presented by the Stanislaus Fly Fishers and Rivers of Recovery. 5:15 p.m. $10.

Documentary examines the confining stereotypes that boys are exposed to, and follow boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. film. $10.

Maria Enders is asked to perform in a revival of the play that made her famous 20 years earlier. But back then she played the role of an alluring young girl who disarms and eventually drives her boss to suicide; now she is being asked to step into the other role.

A chance encounter in Manhattan draws a 20-something aspiring writer Brian into a love affair with a glamorous French woman. The catch? She’s married and can only meet him for hotel room trysts between the hours of 5 and 7.

Mary Poppins arrives on the doorstep of the troubled Banks family and using a “practically perfect” combination of magic and common sense takes the children on a magical and memorable journey. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday-Thursday. Sierra Repertory East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $18-$35. (209) 532-3120.

Devious, delightful and delicious comical romp where murder is on everyone’s mind. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Murphys Creek Theater, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys. $18-$20. (209) 728-8422.

Darkly lyrical tale questions the reality and truth of four contradictory accounts of shared events, divided among three characters. Call for times. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St. Modesto. $20. (209) 549-9341.

Musical celebrating women’s voices in country music. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $18-$32. (209) 532-3120.

Directed by Patty O’Donnell, featuring Jere O’Donnell as Lear. 6:30 p.m. gates; 8 p.m. play. California State University, Stanislaus, Amphitheater, One University Circle, Turlock. Free. (209) 667-3958.

Big Valley Christian High School presentation. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday. Big Valley Christian High School, 1020 Pelandale Ave., Modesto. $10 adults, $5 children or students. (209) 571-4800.

A young man who lives in a remote bungalow pulls a lost young woman from the ocean, soon, she finds herself trapped in his life. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Stage 3 Theatre Company, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $17-$25. (209) 536-1778.

Center for Urban Performance and Service presentation of the biblical story of Noah in dramatic dance featuring aerial arts, tumbling, ballet and hip-hop. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday. Westside Ministries, 950 Columbia St., Turlock. Free; offering taken. (209) 667-9020.

Through May 1, Daniel Edwards exhibit. May 7-June 30, BFA Graduating Seniors Exhibition, artist reception 6:30 p.m. May 7. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 139 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.

Saturday-Sunday, April 25-26, Stanislaus County Artist Open Studio Tour, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost of map, $10.

Ongoing, work by Brad and Nancy Hawn. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. 920 13th St., Modesto.

Through May 1, Penumbra; reception and reading, 5:30 p.m. May 1. May 7-May 29, BFA/BA Graduating Seniors Exhibition; artist reception, 6:30 p.m. May 4. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. One University Center, Turlock. Free. www.csustan.edu.

Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 22 N. Main St., San Andreas. www.calaverasarts.org.

Through May 8, “Central California Art Showcase”; May 12-June 12, Spring Member Show; May 21, Third Thursday Art Walk. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. www.ccartassn.org.

May 21, 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.

May 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 1208 J St. www.crowtrading.com.

June 6-27, Annual Photography Show; awards ceremony, 4 p.m. June 27. Photographers may submit up to five entries between May 16-28. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca.

May 21, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.

May 21, Third Thursday Art Walk; reception and artist talks, 5:30 p.m. 909 10th St., Modesto.

Through September, Sarah Anne Graham: “Paper, Print and Painting.” Gallery hours: 1-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; or by appointment. www.tuolumnecountyarts.org/gallery.

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.

May 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerartrecoveryproject.org.

May 21, 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. 3012 McHenry Ave., Modesto.

May 9, Second Saturday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. 140 S. Washington St., Sonora. www.sonorajoes.com.

66 artists from around Stanislaus County open their studios for visitors. Artists will have demonstrations and works for sale. Tour booklets available, which include a map of all participating locations. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost of map: $10.

Saturday, April 25, hand-crafted jewelry class offered by pottery artist June Vaughn. Two-day workshops. $70 includes materials. Monday, April 27-May 3, 2015 InFocus Photography Competition and Exhibition; artist reception 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26. Angelos Hall, 22760 Main St., Columbia. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dome Campus, 251-B Barretta St., Sonora.

Through May 5, 10th annual Bobcat Art Show. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 5200 North Lake Road, Merced.

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

Yosemite Renaissance is celebrating its 30th year with an exhibit of 49 paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures by 47 artists. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. daily. 9037 Village Drive, Yosemite Valley.

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

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.

Celebrating regional artistic excellence, unique collaboration between Mistlin Galley and Carnegie Arts Center. Gallery talk featuring award-winning artists, 2 p.m. May 3.

Members of the Pen Women, a regional group of artists, writers and creative women, share their talents with an exhibition of artwork that inspires poetry.

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

Friday, April 24, D.L. Hughley. 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com.

May 14, Aaron Lewis; June 20, Salt-N-Pepa. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.jacksoncasino.com.

Friday, April 24, Ranell Carpenter, Kumandae Miller; Saturday, April 25, Steel Breeze; Sunday, April 26, The Golden Cadillacs. One Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com.

Saturday, April 25, chef Robert Irvine; May 3, Buck Ford. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.

Friday-Saturday, April 24-25, Busta Groove; Thursday, April 30, Chains Required; May 1-2, Left of Centre; May 5, Cinco De Mayo, Mariachi Pihuamo; May 7, Comedian Lief Skyving; May 8, Good Luck Thrift Store Outlet; May 9, Cripple Creek; May 14, Little Fuller Band; May 15, Audioboxx; May 16, Indigenous; May 20, Sam Bush; May 21, Frank Hannon Band; May 22, Ana Popovic; May 23, Spazmatics; May 28, Black Irish Band; May 29-30, Busta Groove. 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne.

Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White presents stand-up show, Nutcracker. 7:30 p.m. Bob Hope Theatre, 248 W. Fremont St., Stockton. $46.25-$56.25 (800) 745-3000.

Community performance by One Performing Arts. 7 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock. $10. (209) 345-9678.

Annual dance concert produced by the CSU Stanislaus Dance for the Stage classes as well as the jazz dance classes featuring original student choreography with dance styles from multiple genres. 8 p.m. CSU Stanislaus Mainstage Theatre, One University Circle, Turlock. $5. (209) 667-3958.

Arts and crafts, live music, street entertainment, kids activities, antique fire truck display. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Sonora. Free. (209) 532-7725.

“Good for the mind and soul” kickoff for Mental Health Matters featuring live music, car show, live art show, guest speakers and more. Noon-6 p.m. Tenth Street Plaza, 1010 10th St., Modesto. Free. (209) 581-1695.

Sixth annual Delhi Multicultural Festival with food and entertainment. 1-8 p.m. Delhi High School, 16881 Schendel Ave., Delhi. (209) 632-2436.

Featuring antiques, collectibles, crafts with over 100 vendors. Food concessions. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Knights Ferry Recreation Area, 17968 Covered Bridge Road, Knights Ferry. Free. (209) 480-3602 or (209) 881-3243.

Celebration of food, wine, art and the culture of Calaveras County. Art show, art demonstrations, local entertainment. Noon-4 p.m. CAMPS Restaurant, 676 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp. $40 advance; $50 door. (209) 736-8181.

Community event to learn to take care of plants and our planet featuring music, games and refreshments. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Community Center Complex, 1025 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Free. (209) 895-8080.

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

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

Friday night dinner hosted by the 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. Eggs, ham or sausage, all-you-can-eat pancakes and fresh fruit. 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-Ripon, 12455 W. Ripon Road. 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-Ripon, 12455 W. Ripon Road. Small donation required. (209) 599-6815.

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

Livingston VFW monthly hamburger night. 5-7 p.m. Last Thursday of month. Livingston Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Seventh St. $2-$4.50. (209) 394-2059. www.vfwlivingston.com.

VFW Auxiliary weekly hamburger night. 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road. $6-$7. (209) 668-9710.

8 a.m.-noon. Saturday. 19th and N streets, Merced. (209) 667-2916.

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 Friday. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $12. (209) 577-2298.

First Sunday of the month. 8 a.m.-noon. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.

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

First Saturday of month. Noon-5 p.m. The Yogurt Station, 1214 W. F St., Oakdale. Free. (209) 845-8113.

7-11 a.m. Second Sunday. Oddfellows Hall-La Grange, Main Street, La Grange. $6.

Sundays. 9 a.m.. Denny’s, 1525 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.

Tuolumne County Historical Society annual Lamplight Dinner and Landmark awards presentation. 5:30 p.m. Sonora Elks Lodge, 100 Elk Drive, Sonora. $35. (209) 532-4227.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court 1402, annual luncheon featuring door prizes, raffle gifts and a silent auction. 11 a.m. Charity Way Ballroom, Elks Hall, 645 Charity Way, Modesto. $35. (209) 529-2940.

Black Hat Foundation charity ball, dinner, live and silent auctions and live music by Roger Garcia Trio. Black tie optional. 5 p.m. Black Oak Casino, 19400 Tuolumne Road, Tuolumne. $95. (209) 586-2562.

American GI Forum 17th annual Joe Cardenas Black & White Ball. Music by the Mike Torres Band. 5:30 p.m. Doubletree, 1150 Ninth St., Modesto. (209) 521-5180.

Ninth annual Taste of Calaveras featuring wine, food and music along with cooking demonstrations, silent auction and artwork on display. Noon-4 p.m. Camps Restaurant, 676 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp. $40 advance; $50 door. (209) 736-1333.

Turlock Certified Farmers Market with seasonal produce, fresh food highlighting local ingredients and hand-crafted items. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Downtown Turlock, Main Street and Broadway. (209) 225-8177.

Eagle Scouts will gather for a luncheon to reconnect with Scouting and fellow Eagle Scouts. Attendees are encouraged to bring a memento or photos. Lake McClure, Barrett Cove, 3100 Barrett Cove Road, La Grange. $25. (209) 545-6320.

Annual gala, “Kentucky Derby” with live music, dinner, hosted bar and dancing. All proceeds benefit the patients and families of Community Hospice. 5 p.m. cocktails; 7 p.m. dinner. Location provided with ticket purchase. $150 per person. (209) 578-6370.

CASA of Stanislaus County gala annual fundraiser. 6 p.m. Del Rio Country Club, 801 Stewart Road, Modesto. $125 per person. (209) 548-6320.

Ballet, tap, jazz and Mommy & Me classes offered for all ages. Central West Ballet, 5039 Pentecost, Modesto. $10 per class. (209) 576-8957. www.centralwestballet.org.

Group geared for children 8 years old and up. Each month club members will be invited to discuss various books, participate in crafts and watch excerpts from films. Refreshments available. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Second Friday. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. (209) 533-5507.

Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Aladdin” to be presented May 16. 3:30 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. (209) 862-4490.

Weekly dance exercise classes conducted by certified instructors. Presented in partnership with Sierra Vista Child and Family Services. Participants must complete waiver, adults only, no child care provided. 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. (209) 543-7353.

Knitting and crocheting help for beginners or those needing help with a special project. 3 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. (209) 874-2191.

Guest speaker Jean Krigbaum from Bank of the West will discuss how to prevent identity theft. 1 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. (209) 543-7353.

Dawn Shaeffer and Rita Lopez from the Modesto Money Mavens will lead a program on couponing. 2 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. (209) 869-7008.

All ages are welcome to build Lego creations to be displayed at the library. Children under age 4 must have direct supervision. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 3:30 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. (209) 664-8100.

Afternoon of Lego play at the library, Duplo blocks available for children under age 4, with adult supervision. Sponsored by the Friends of the Salida Library. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. (209) 543-7353.

Adults-only craft featuring how to make a decorative wreath by wrapping a frame in yarn. Craft program sponsored by the Friends of the Newman Library. 6 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. (209) 862-2010.

Community invited to participate in Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros. Children will make crafts including fortune cookies, piñatas and maracas. Snacks and light refreshments served. Event sponsored by Friends of the Keyes Library. 1-4 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. (209) 664-8006.

Crazy 8’s Math Club activity “Time of Your Life.” Children will find out what makes them “tick,” race to do crazy stunts and “be” a clock. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. (209) 862-2010.

Kindergarten through second-grade students may participate in the Crazy 8’s Math Club activity where they will use their math skills to build airports complete with finger light airplanes and glow stick runways. 4 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. (209) 634-1283.

Antique aircraft display. Sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Second Saturdays. Modesto City County Airport, 700 Tioga Drive, Hangar 1. (209) 526-5868. www.cafvalleysquadron.org.

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

9 a.m.-4 p.m. 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.

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. 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.

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

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) 614-4404.

Oakdale Grange #435 presents Bunko Nite. Food and drink free. 7-9:30 p.m. first Fridays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $10 per person donation. (209) 556-8524 or (209) 838-7421.

Call for location. 10:30 a.m. second Saturday. Various locations (209) 734-8097.

Support group for those either writing for themselves or for publication. 5:30-7 p.m. Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St. Free.

Pacheco State Park offers wildflower hikes through the month of April. Two mile long hikes and more strenuous hikes lasting four to seven hours. No advance reservations needed; participants should bring water, sunscreen, layered clothing. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday-Sunday, easier hike; 9 a.m. Saturday, more strenuous hike. Pacheco State Park, 38787 Dinosaur Point Road, Hollister. $10 park day use fee per vehicle. (209) 826-1197.

Docent-led museum tours highlighting the Gold County history featuring exhibits and working model of a famous stamp mill. Gold panning offered, $5. 1-2 p.m. Saturday. Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp. $5 adults; $2.50 children. (209) 736-2963.

Interactive nutrition and physical activity sessions offered by the Healthy Aging Association, Area Agency on Aging and Howard Training Center. Open to seniors 60 and older. Noon-12:30 p.m. Modesto Senior Citizen Center, 211 Bodem St. Free. (209) 523-2800.

Spring bazaar featuring craft booths, food concessions, children’s carnival games and attractions, live entertainment, raffle. Noon-5 p.m. Sacred Heart Church, 529 I St., Patterson. (209) 892-9321.

Children’s Crisis Center “Friends Group” annual golf tournament fundraiser and dinner auction. Noon. Del Rio Country Club, 801 Stewart Road. (209) 613-3050.

Celebrate Older Americans Month with vendor booths, balance and fitness testing, blood pressure checks. 7:30 a.m. East La Loma Park, 2001 Edgebrook Drive, Modesto. Free. (209) 523-2800.

Car show to benefit low-income seniors in the community. Breakfast, vendors, food, music and car show. 7 a.m. Parkview Estates, 3112 Napier Drive, Modesto. $4-$6 breakfast; free car show for spectators; $20-$25 car show entry fee. (209) 521-0860.

The Guild of the McHenry Museum is hosting its annual basement sale featuring, books, antiques, household items, toys and jewelry. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. McHenry Museum, 1402 I St., Modesto. (209) 577-5366.

Craft vendors, light breakfast and lunch. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Modesto Christian Reformed Church, 2620 College Ave. (209) 524-0209.

Annual area games ceremonies and track and field events. 10 a.m. J.F. Kennedy School, 1202 Stonum Road, Modesto. Free. (209) 522-1544.

Northern Mariposa County History Center spring lecture featuring a presentation by Ed Wade on the Coulter family. 3 p.m. IOOF, 5030 Main St., Coulterville. Free. (209) 878-3015.

Modesto Tango social dance and practice. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Urbano Bistro, 1016 H St., Modesto. (209) 522-1571.

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.

Club meets Tuesdays, second Friday of month for dance. First-time guests are free. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7-10 p.m. second Friday. 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.

Ballroom dances and lesson. 7-10:30 p.m. third Fridays. Senior Center, 211 Bodem St., Modesto. $5 members, $10 for nonmembers. (209) 814-6701. www.modestoballroomclub.org.

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

Wednesdays, square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. American Legion Hall-Turlock, 75 Bothun Road. (209) 535-0479. 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.

Workshops 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 per person; $20 annual dues. (209) 236-1628. www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org.

Sunday dance featuring music by the band 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.

A college-community concert band looking for experienced woodwind, brass and percussion players to join. 7 p.m. Mondays. California State University, Stanislaus, music building, One University Circle, Turlock. (209) 667-3740.

The Calaveras Arts Council is seeking artists of all mediums for themed show “Outside the Box” featuring likely or unlikely pairs. Show will run May 2-July 3; artist reception 1-3 p.m. May 2. (209) 754-1774.

Contestant applications are being accepted for the community talent show “Valley’s Got Talent.” No cost to enter. Deadline is 6 p.m. May 1. (209) 338-2100.

This story was originally published April 22, 2015 at 5:09 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."