Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Master accordionist, vocalist and songwriter. 8 p.m. $49-$99.

Featuring Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne. 8 p.m. $29-$69.

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer and lyricist performs a solo acoustic concert. 7 p.m. $49-$89.

Singer, songwriter, musician and producer. 7:30 p.m. $30-$50.

Storyteller, actress and scholar Susan Marie Frontczak portrays Clara Barton, angel of the Civil War battlefield and the 23-year founder and president of the American Red Cross. 7:30 p.m. $20-$30.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra presentation of classics. 8 p.m. $19-$92.

San Francisco stand-up comedy competition 40th anniversary celebration. 8 p.m. $20-$35.

L.A. Theatre Works live radio theater production of Bram Stoker’s “Count Dracula.”

National tour presentation of Tony Award-winning musical. 7 p.m. $39-$99.

Reggae band from Birmingham, England, featuring the voices of Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue. 8 p.m. $59-$99.

David Payne Drama presents a stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ best-selling children’s book. 2 and 7 p.m. $20-$40.

Australian Christian singers, brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone. 6 p.m. $19-$69.

Presentation of the music, dance and costumes of Mexican folklore by Ballet Folklórico de México. 7:30 p.m.

The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers present a lively musical journey from Rajasthan to Mumbai. 7:30 p.m. $19-$59.

Central West Ballet presents the story of Ichabod Crane, a legendary ghost. 7:30 p.m. $30-$35.

Australian singer, songwriter and actress. 8 p.m. $49-$99.

Country, folk, pop, rock and blues artist. 8 p.m. $29-$59.

13-year-old acclaimed pianist. 2 p.m. $19-$59.

The four classic elements of earth, air, fire and water are manipulated to produce a show featuring the dancer-illusionists of Momix. $25-$45.

Food sampling and cooking demonstrations. 5 p.m. VIP; 7 p.m. general. $15-$35.

The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Box office 209-338-2100. www.galloarts.org.

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.

Nov. 15, KnightSounds Big Band. 12:30 p.m. jam sets; 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. $8-$12. 209-620-0285.

American Christian rock band. 5 p.m. gates; 7 p.m. concert. River Oak Grace Community Church, 7712 Rodden Road, Oakdale. $10 advance; $15 gate. 209-847-9428.

Pop-rock music with classical influence intertwined with bluegrass and folk melodies. Live in the Cellar presentation. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. concert. Greens on Tenth, 953 10th St. $15 general; $20 reserved. 209-543-5306.

Tribute to Journey concert. Lawn seating; bring chair. Part of the Copper Concerts September concert series. 7-9 p.m. Copperopolis Town Square, 100 Town Square Road, Copperopolis. Free, $5 parking.

Band from the historic Gold Rush country presents Irish, Scottish, Italian and American folk music, original and traditional. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $15 general; $18 reserved. 209-862-4490.

Featuring Alex Kash. Love and Light 2015 Series presentation. 1 p.m. Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrots Ferry Road, Sonora. $15 209-532-5305.

Concert highlighting the talents of the musical youths of Tuolumne County. Part of the Sonora Bach Festival. 3 p.m. Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. $5. 209-536-6330.

Weekend retreat to educate and inspire, provide performance opportunities and recording opportunities. Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort, Midpines. $325 tuition; $130-$535 accommodations. yosemitesongwriting.com.

Featuring Ric Campero, internationally acclaimed tenor and past regional winner of the Metropolitan Opera Competition. Part of the Sonora Bach Festival. 7 p.m. Private residence. $25 per person includes refreshments. 209-536-6330.

American hard rock band concert presented by JMAX Productions. 7:30 p.m. doors; 8:30 p.m. show. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. $26.50 advance; $30 day of show.

Legendary Ladies of Country Music Show presented by Joni Morris. Part of the Ripon Arts League Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. Ripon High School Auditorium, 301 N. Acacia Ave., Ripon. $30 individual membership includes all concerts. 209-599-7876.

Singing and yodeling club Cabaret Night featuring live entertainment and dancing. Dinner also available. 7:30 p.m. Swiss Hall, Manley and East Main streets, Ripon. $12 adults; $6 children 12 and under. 209-531-2577 or 209-951-6674.

Concert featuring local vocal and instrumental artists. Part of the Sonora Bach Festival. 3 p.m. Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. $10. 209-536-6330.

Traditional champagne brunch accompanied by classical virtuoso Gordon Rowland. Part of the Sonora Bach Festival. 12:30 p.m. Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 24187 Pine Lake Drive, Sugar Pine. $35. 209-536-6330.

Mystery of identity, illusion and deception unfolds against the turmoil of post-World War II Germany.

Insightful and smart comedy of intergenerational conflict and solidarity revolves around an eventful day in the life of Elle (Lily Tomlin) and her granddaughter.

Sixteen mustangs, four men, one dream: to ride border to border, Mexico to Canada.

Hosted by the Stanislaus Math Council. MATHS highlights interesting careers that use mathematics and follows up that presentation with a fun movie. Speaker will be Adam Sidwell, computer graphics artist; accompanying movie is “Toy Story III.” 1 p.m. doors; 2 p.m. presentation. $7 adults; $4 children 12 and under.

Evening recognizing and honoring the work of artists and filmmakers whose focus is on the counter/geek culture. Hosted by Steam House Coffee Co. 7 p.m. $24-$100.

Intimate portrait of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was targeted by the Taliban and severely wounded by a gunshot when returning home on her school bus in Pakistan’s Swat Valley.

1998 comedy featuring idiosyncratic comedy of mistaken identity, surreal dream sequences and unconventional dialog. 6 p.m. doors and cocktails; 7 p.m. film. $6.

Suspenseful drama as a couple deal with the unthinkable in the wake of their son’s disappearance. Q&A with audience members. Part of the monthly New York Film Critics Series.

A young group of monster fanatics attempts to save its hometown from Count Dracula and his army of monsters. Part of the CareMore Senior Film Series. 10:30 a.m.

Townsend Opera presents live performance combining opera and slam poetry featuring the Central Valley premiere of Philip Glass’ chamber opera “Hydrogen Jukebox” and performances of original poetry by Modesto-based poets. 6:30 p.m. doors; 7:30 p.m. performance; 9:30 p.m. open-mike after party. $10.

Modesto Film Society double feature presentation. 2 p.m.

An unemployed actor with a reputation for being difficult disguises himself as a woman to get a role in a soap opera. A Modesto Film Society presentation.

A single mother/waitress, a misanthropic author and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship. Part of the CareMore Senior Film Series. 10:30 a.m.

Sing along to the Oscar-winning hit “Let It Go” and the other original songs on the “Frozen” soundtrack. 1 p.m. doors; 2 p.m. film. $5 general; $3 12 years and under.

The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.

Tennessee Williams’ classic four-character play. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Stage 3 Theater Company, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $17-$25. 209-536-1778.

Neil Simon’s comedic look at the problems of a middle-aged couple living in New York City. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St. 209-549-9341.

Musical play based on a true story about Patsy Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston names Louise Seger. 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $18-$32. 209-532-3120.

Tony Award-winning play produced by Jon Dambacher. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Murphys Creek Theatre, 580 S Algiers St., Angels Camp. $10-$20. 209-728-8422.

One-man show. 8 p.m. California State University, Stanislaus, Main Stage Theatre, 1 University Circle, Turlock. 209-668-3959.

Oscar Wilde comedy in which protagonists take on fictitious characters in order to miss some uncomfortable social situations. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced. 209-725-8587.

Musical comedy as the audience is invited to share a celebrity bride’s uproarious wedding day. 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays. Sierra Repertory East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $18-$32. 209-532-3120.

Presented by West Side Players. 7 p.m. Oct. 23-24, 30-31; 3 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $17 general; $20 reserved. 209-862-4490.

Seven strangers stumble upon the same farmhouse after being attacked by creatures that are returning to life. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced. 209-725-8587.

Oct. 10, Second Saturday Art Night, 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. 167 S. Washington St., Sonora.

Through Oct. 3, Darrin Martin exhibit. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 139 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.

Through Oct. 3, Elisabeth Kohnke: The Perfect. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 135 W. Main St., Turlock.

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

Through Oct. 30, “Chad Hunter: a 20-year retrospective.” Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1 University Center, Turlock. Free. www.csustan.edu.

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 26-27, Calaveras County Artists Studio Tour featuring 25 artists and 13 locations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Various locations. Free. 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.

Oct. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 1-6 p.m. Thursday, with 1-9, Third Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.

Oct. 15, 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.

Oct. 15, 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. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.

Through Wednesday, Sept. 30, “Golden Hills & Evening Light” featuring Daniel Mundy. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 226 N. First St., Turlock. www.firststreetgalleries.com.

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.

Gustine Museum Historical Society Quilt Exhibit including archives of the historical society and old sewing machines on display. Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. 397 Fourth St., Gustine. 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.

Oct. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerartrecoveryproject.org.

Oct. 15, 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.

Oct. 10, Second Saturday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. 140 S. Washington St., Sonora. www.sonorajoes.com.

Oct. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. www.stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

Oct. 15, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 909 10th St., Modesto. www.trevinosbarbershop.com.

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. 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.

LightBox Theatre Company presentation. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. $8-$12.

Annual competition celebrating its 30th year featuring paintings, photographs, prints, textiles, mixed media works and sculpture.

Selections from the Dhawan Collection.

Themed, juried art show to coincide with the Alphonse Mucha exhibition.

Illustrated lecture by art historian Catherine Anderson showing Alphonse Mucha’s artistic innovations. 2 p.m.

The Carnegie Arts Center is at 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Call 209-632-5761. www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

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

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

Oct. 8, Gordon Lightfoot. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.jacksoncasino.com.

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

Saturday, Sept. 26, IFC Caged Combat; Sunday, Sept. 27, William So and Gi Ling Lin. 14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.

Friday, Sept. 25, Shane Dwight; Saturday, Sept. 26, FLO-Funky Latin Orchestra; Thursday, Oct. 1, Rock of Ages. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

Benefit. 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show. Famiglia Bistro, 2501 McHenry Ave., Modesto. $10. 209-531-3517.

Modesto Junior College department of dance annual dance concert. 7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College East Campus, Performing and Media Arts Center, 435 College Ave. $10 general; $8 students, seniors. 209-575-6776.

Central West Ballet presents a benefit. 5:30 p.m. 3500 Dunn Road. $125 per person. 209-576-8957.

St. Stanislaus Catholic Parish annual fall festival features carnival, food tents and entertainment. 5 p.m.-midnight Friday; 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday; 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday. St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Parish School, 1416 Maze Blvd. Free. 209-524-4381.

Annual festival with coyote howl, horseshoe contest, kids corner, car show and parade. 10 a.m. Downtown Coulterville. Free. 209-878-3015.

Entertainment, chef demonstrations, hay rides, games and activities for children, vendors, car show and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bloomingcamp Ranch, 10528 Highway 120, Oakdale. Free. 209-847-7437.

31st annual tasting event with a sampling of West Coast microbrews, California wine tasting and traditional German fare. Live entertainment. 5:30-10 p.m. John Thurman Field, 601 Neece Drive, Modesto. $25 advance; $30 gate. 209-577-5757.

24th annual festival featuring parade of flags, international music, dance, food and children’s crafts. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Modesto Junior College, East Campus, 435 College Ave. Free. 209-521-3852.

Presented by Turlock Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bavarian music, beer with souvenir mug, bratwurst or tri-tip sandwich, German potato salad. 3-8 p.m. Turlock VFW, 1405 Linwood Ave. $10 209-202-7457.

Walk and food drive featuring kids games, music, photo booth, “Thriller” performance and dance-off. 4-7 p.m. Downtown Sonora. 209-536-6316.

Pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating contest, pumpkin carving, live local music, food, craft fair, chef demonstrations and classic car show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Modesto. Free. 209-529-9303.

Seventh annual event. Theme this year is “The All Hallows Fantasy Faire Strikes Back” to celebrate the world of “Star Wars.” Live music, craft vendors at the Celtic Village Marketplace, live entertainment including magicians and jugglers and food and drink. Noon-midnight Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $12 advance, $16 gate adults Saturday; $15 adult Sunday; $5 kids 6-12. 800-446-1333. www.allhallowsfaire.com.

Artisans, floral displays, demonstrations, food available. Presented by The Calaveras County Garden Club. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp. www.calaverascountygardenclub.org.

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, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. $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, 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, 12455 W. Ripon Road. 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.

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.

7-11 a.m. second Sundays. Odd Fellows Hall-La Grange, Main Street. $6.

50-plus club for those with upbeat attitude and good sense of humor. 8:30-9 a.m. Sundays. 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.

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

4-8 p.m. Wednesdays. 1040 W. Las Palmas Ave. Free. 209-417-7769.

5 p.m.-dusk Fridays. Utica Park, Angels Camp. Free. 209-736-1333

Seasonal produce, fresh food highlighting local ingredients and hand-crafted items. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Downtown Turlock, Main Street and Broadway. 209-225-8177.

Local produce, market vendors. 7:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays. The Promenade, Yosemite Avenue and Paulson Road, Merced. Free. 209-389-4175.

Stanislaus Library Foundation gala fundraiser featuring local author Paula Treick-DeBoard. Dinner, dessert auction. 6 p.m. Private home. $125. 209-529-1517.

Parent Resource Center fundraiser featuring dinner, wine, music and silent auction. 6:30 p.m. Private residence. $75. 209-549-8193.

Soroptimist International of Modesto 40th annual event. 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Masonic Center, 800 Rose Ave., Modesto. $6. 209-521-0609.

Turlock Gospel Mission dinner with Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer. 6 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $25. 209-606-1873.

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. Discuss various books, participate in crafts and watch excerpts from films. Refreshments available. 3:30-4:30 p.m. second Fridays. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora. 209-533-5507.

The Modesto Branch of the Stanislaus County Library is looking for children ages 7-14 to participate in the 46th annual All-Kids Craft Fair scheduled for Oct. 17. Application deadline Wednesday, Sept. 30. Free. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

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

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

9 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. 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-712-8997.

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.

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.

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

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

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

The Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County 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.

Camellia Society of Modesto monthly meetings. 1:30 p.m. second Sundays. Seventh Day Adventist Church, Fellowship Hall, 16th and G streets, Modesto. Free. 209-522-0147.

Sonora Writers Group presents its third annual Tuolumne Writers Retreat featuring Friday night ghost walk, workshops, dinner and readings and entertainment. Begins 6:30 p.m. Friday. Columbia State Historical Park, 11244 Jackson St., Columbia. 209-288-9950.

Costumed volunteers light the way as guests visit gravesites and listen to stories of those who lived and died in Columbia. Reservations required. 7 p.m. Columbia State Historic Park, 11255 Jackson Ave., Columbia. $25. 209-532-3184.

Presented by American Heart Association. Noncompetitive 5K walk or run with teams of all ages. Health expo follows. Registration free. Modesto Junior College, East Campus, 435 College Ave. 209-598-8220.

Presented by Victory Outreach Modesto. Bike blessing, noon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Modesto. 209-522-3394.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce presents 33rd annual event. $15 fiddle entry fee; $5 chili cook-off fee. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Columbia State Historic Park, 11255 Jackson St., Columbia. Free to the public. 209-536-1672.

Meet the alpacas during National Alpaca Farm Days. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lilly of the Valley Alpacas, 2912 Church St., Modesto. Free. 209-577-3638.

Calaveras County 2015 Business Symposium/Expo titled “Creating Gold in the Mother Lode.” 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp. calaveraseexpo@gmail.com.

Maya Leiva presents “Chemotherapy.” Part of the MJC weekly Science Colloquium series. 3-4 p.m. Modesto Junior College, West Campus, Science Community Center, Room 115, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Free. 209-529-5182.

The Salvation Army Women’s Axillary 16th annual craft fair and open house. Homemade soup and cornbread available to purchase. 9 a.m-2 p.m. Turlock Salvation Army, 893 Lander Ave. 209-667-6091.

Faustina Rosas Memorial Pumpkin Run, 1 mile and 5K. 7 a.m. Downtown Manteca. $30 preregistration; $35 day of event. 209-858-0999.

California Historical Radio Society 16th annual event. 9 a.m.-noon. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. Free admission; voluntary donation from sellers. 209-324-3093.

Elizabeth McInnes, MJC professor of biology, presents “Darwin and his Wicked Dear Little Drosera.” Part of the MJC weekly Science Colloquium series. 3-4 p.m. Modesto Junior College West Campus, Science Community Center, Room 115, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Free. 209-529-5182.

Presented by Stanislaus County Bicycle Club with three different distances and routes. Ride benefits Second Harvest Food Bank. 7 a.m. Knights Ferry. www.stancobike.org.

Third annual event presented by Holy Family Church. Singers, bands, dancers, magician, clowns, food booths, kids zone and more. 3-10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Holy Family Church, 4212 Dale Road, Modesto. 209-545-3553.

Presented by Omega Nu, featuring three decorated homes. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Various locations. $35. 209-606-9033.

Howard Training Center fifth annual “Aim to Fill the Need” fundraiser event. Open competition for shooters in men’s, women’s and junior division. Lunch provided. Raffle prizes. 7:30 a.m. Escalon Sportsman’s Club, 25195 E. River Road, Escalon. $40. 209-593-5618.

Denise Godbout-Avant presents “Hearing Health and Cochlear Implants.” Part of the MJC weekly Science Colloquium series. 3-4 p.m. Modesto Junior College, West Campus, Science Community Center, Room 115, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Free. 209-529-5182.

John Seager, president of Population Connection, presents “Human Population.” Part of the MJC weekly Science Colloquium series. 3-4 p.m. Modesto Junior College, West Campus, Science Community Center, Room 115, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Free. 209-529-5182.

McHenry Mansion Foundation annual table setting event featuring preview day with coffee, tea, punch and cookies; luncheon day, reservations required. Luncheon paid reservation deadline, Oct. 12. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 26; 10:30 a.m. Oct. 27. Seasons Event Center, 945 McHenry Ave., Modesto. $40 advance; $45 after Oct. 12. 209-575-9615 or 209-606-7948.

Dan Chase, MJC professor of astronomy, presents “Discoveries on Pluto and Beyond.” Part of the MJC weekly Science Colloquium series. 3-4 p.m. Modesto Junior College, West Campus, Science Community Center, Room 115, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Free. 209-529-5182.

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 Fridays for dance. 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.

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 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.

Ballroom dance. 7-10:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays. Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St. $5. 209-601-5519.

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, 1 University Circle, Turlock. 209-667-3740.

Sierra Repertory Theatre is holding auditions for children for its Nov. 13-Dec. 20 production of “A Columbia Christmas Carol.” No registration necessary; participants will sing a favorite carol without accompaniment. Rehearsals begin Oct. 27. 5-6 p.m. East Sonora Rehearsal Annex, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. 209-532-3120.

This story was originally published September 23, 2015 at 1:18 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."