Calendar: Events across the Modesto region
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK ▪ Friday, March 11
Modesto Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. $19-$92.
“MAKE IT COUNT” ▪ Saturday, March 12
5678 Dance Company program. 6 p.m. $15-$30.
“CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG LIVE” ▪ Sunday, March 13
Animated character comes to life in musical. 2 p.m. $10-$25.
“HELLO GORGEOUS” ▪ Sunday, March 13
Tribute to Barbra Streisand starring Rebecca Clark. 3 p.m. $25-$45.
“RAT PACK IN REVUE” ▪ Friday-Saturday, March 18-19
Central West Ballet. 7:30 p.m. $25-$35.
“TAO: 17 SAMURAI” ▪ Friday, March 18
Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes with Taiko drumming and choreography. 7:30 p.m. $20-$50.
BILL ENGVALL ▪ Saturday, March 19
Comedian. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $29-$79.
COLUMBIA KICKS BIG BAND ▪ Sunday, March 20
Rod Harris leads the Columbia Kicks Big Band in jazz standards, swing. 3 p.m. $15-$30.
The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Call 209-338-2100.
www.galloarts.org.
MUSIC
UKULELE PLAY-ALONG ▪ Ongoing
Funstrummers ukulele play and singalong. Songbooks provided. 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216.
UKULELE LESSONS ▪ Ongoing
Beginning group ukulele lessons. 6-8 p.m. Mondays. First United Methodist Church, Modesto, 850 16th St. Donations. 209-505-3216.
GOLDEN VALLEY CHORUS ▪ Ongoing
Men’s barbershop-style a capella chorus rehearsals. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd., Modesto. 209-524-6139.
MODESTO TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOCIETY ▪ Ongoing
Sundays: March 20, Mission Gold Jazz 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.
TURLOCK SUNSHINE STRUMMERS ▪ Ongoing
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.
SAN FRANCISCO MUNICH TRIO ▪ Saturday, March 12
Turlock Concert Association presents works by Mozart, Beethoven and others. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. $15-$25. 209-634-0788.
KASH IN ▪ Through March 19
Songwriters Alex Kash and Bethany Dalton-Kash. 1 p.m. Sundays through March 13 and one Saturday show March 19. Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrots Ferry Road, Sonora. $15.
BLUEGRASS SERIES 2016 ▪ Saturday, March 12
Red Dog Ash and One Button Suit. 7:30 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $12 general; $15 reserved. 209-862-4490.
ERNIE BUCIO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER ▪ Sunday, March 13
About 15 bands, on indoor and outdoor stages, raffles. Noon-9 p.m. Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St., Modesto. Offering taken; no cover.
TOWNSEND OPERA ▪ Thursday, March 17
Recital Series program highlighting singers living in the community. Deva Cafe, 1202 J St., Modesto. $25 reserved; $10 door. 209-338-2100.
HOUSTON JONES ▪ Saturday, March 19
Bay Area quintet. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $12 general; $18 reserved. 209-862-4490.
CARAVANSERAI ▪ Saturday, March 26
Santana tribute group. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20 general; $24 reserved. 209-862-4490.
THE STATE THEATRE
FILM: “SON OF SAUL” ▪ Friday, March 11
Hungarian with English subtitles. Oscar nominee for best foreign film, immerses you into the horror of 1944 Auschwitz, where a concentration camp inmate tasked with burning the corpses of his own people discovers the body of a boy he takes for his young son. $8-$10.
FILM: “WHERE TO INVADE NEXT” ▪ Friday, March 11-Thursday, March 24
Documentary in which Michael Moore, playing the role of “invader,” visits a host of nations to learn how the U.S. could improve its own prospects. $8-$10.
SCIENCE ON SCREEN ▪ Saturday, March 12
Film “Star Trek Into Darkness” and discussion “Harnessing Fusion: Creating a Sun on Earth” from astrophysicist Tammy Ma, who works at the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Lab, the world’s largest and most powerful laser system. Discussion, 2:30-3:15 p.m.; film 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free.
FILM: “GUN CRAZY” ▪ Sunday, March 13
Modesto Film Society screening of 1950 film noir crime drama. A well-meaning crack-shot husband is pressured by his beautiful marksman wife to go on an interstate robbery spree. 2 p.m. $8 nonmembers; free members.
N.Y FILM CRITICS SERIES ▪ Wednesday, March 16
Sneak preview of “The Confirmation,” starring Clive Owen as Walt, a down-on-his luck carpenter. When Walt is tasked with entertaining his 8-year-old son, what should be a quiet father-and-son weekend turns into the adventure of a lifetime. Following the film, Peter Travers, film critic for “Rolling Stone” magazine, will lead an interactive Q&A with the audience and Clive Owen, co-star Jaeden Lieberher and writer/director Bob Nelson. 7:30 p.m. $12.
FILM: “THE CONFIRMATION” ▪ Friday, March 18-Friday, March 25
Clive Owen as Walt, a down-on-his luck carpenter. When Walt is tasked with entertaining his 8-year-old son, what should be a quiet father-and-son weekend turns into the adventure of a lifetime. $8-$10.
FILM: “MAN’S FAVORITE SPORT” ▪ Saturday, March 19
CareMore Senior Film Series. Roger Willoughby is considered to be a leading expert on sports fishing. There’s only one problem, however: He’s never been fishing in his life. 10:30 a.m. $4.
FILM: “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” ▪ Sunday, March 20
Modesto Film Society. A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a widowed Naval officer. Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer star. 2 p.m. $8 nonmembers.
SENSORY FRIENDLY FILM ▪ Wednesday, March 30
“The Lion King.” Parent social follows. 4 p.m. Free.
“HALF THE SKY” BENEFIT ▪ Thursday, March 31
Nonprofit Successful Women of Central Valley screens the documentary with proceeds benefiting Haven Women’s Center of Stanislaus, Without Permission and SWCV. Filmed in 10 countries, it depicts the stories of four women who turned oppression into opportunity. 4:30 p.m. reception; 6 p.m. film and panel discussion. $20.
The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.
THEATER
“DEATH OF A SALESMAN” ▪ Through Sunday, March 13
Arthur Miller classic directed by David Barbaree, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play tells the story of Willy Loman, a failing salesman who cannot understand why he did not find success and happiness. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $20.
“THE FANTASTICS” ▪ Sunday, March 13
A musical theater production. 2 p.m. California State University, Stanislaus, Mainstage Theatre, 1 University Circle. $10-$12.
“MY FAIR LADY” ▪ Through Sunday, April 24
Sierra Repertory Theatre presents the story of cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle. Can Professor Higgins polish a scrappy street vendor and pass her off as a refined lady? Lerner and Loewe’s masterful score includes “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “On the Street Where You Live” and many more. Rated G. East Sonora Theatre. 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays-Sundays; 7 p.m. Fridays-
Saturdays. $28-$45.
ART
ANGELO HALL ▪ 209-532-2787
Tuesday, March 15-Saturday, March 26, Tuolumne County Art Alliance InFocus Exhibit with awards reception 5-7 p.m. Sunday, March 13 Exhibit hours: noon-5:30 p.m.; noon-3 p.m. March 26. 22760 Main St., Columbia.
ART SPACE ON MAIN ▪ 209-667-3958
Through Thursday, March 24, Dean DeCocker. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 139 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.
BLACK OAK CASINO HOTEL ▪ 209-754-1774
“Animal Scapes” Tuesday, March 15-Sunday, April 3 with exhibit gala reception 3-5 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Presented in partnership with AmadorArts, Calaveras County Arts Council and the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance.
C’EST JOLI ▪ 209-324-7111
Ongoing, work by Brad and Nancy Hawn. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. 920 13th St., Modesto.
CAROLYN HUFF PHOTOGRAPHY ▪ 209-918-6627
Through Thursday, March 31, Georgene Lang. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 1-6 p.m. Thursday, 1-9 p.m. with Third Thursday Art Walk; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ART ASSOCIATION AND MISTLIN GALLERY ▪ 209-529-3369
Thursday, March 17, 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.
DOWNTOWN MODESTO ▪ 209-529-9303
Thursday, March 17, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m. Downtown Modesto.
GALLERY CALAVERAS ▪ 209-754-1774
Through Thursday, March 31, Calaveras County Arts Council presents “ArtSpirit,” high school juried exhibition. Gallery hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays 11 a.m.-
3 p.m.
GUSTINE MUSEUM ▪ 209-854-6455
Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “Grandma’s Kitchen,” kitchen items from the 1930s to 1950s. Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. 397 Fourth St., Gustine. www.gustinehistoricalsociety.org.
HART LANE STUDIO ▪ 209-480-6950
Ongoing, Mary A. Scheinuck, Waldemar “Walt” Scheinuck and other California artists. Gallery hours: Open by appointment. 18091 Hart Lane, Manteca.
McHENRY MUSEUM ▪ 209-577-5366
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.
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE GALLERY ▪ 209-575-6819
Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. 435 College Ave., Modesto. Free.
PEER RECOVERY ART PROJECT ▪ 209-581-1695
Thursday, March 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerartrecoveryproject.org.
PRESERVATION COFFEE AND TEA ▪
Thursday, March 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto.
www.preservationcoffee.com.
REMEMBER WHEN ▪ 209-544-1385
Ongoing artists exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 3012 McHenry Ave., Modesto.
STILL SMOKING ▪ 209-574-0681
Thursday, March 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. www.stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.
TREVINO’S BARBER SHOP ▪ 209-988-4612
Thursday, March 17, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 909 10th St., Modesto.
www.trevinosbarbershop.com.
TURLOCK ART GALLERY ▪ 209-634-8911
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.
UNIQUE BOUTIQUES ▪ 209-523-3000
Ongoing, 10 local artists. Exhibit hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 4459 Spyres Way, Suite A, Modesto.
VARIOUS STUDIOS ▪ 209-222-8687
Saturday-Sunday, April 23-24, Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour with 75 artists participating in studios in various locations in Stanislaus County. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 23; noon-5 p.m. April 24. $10 for map booklet; free age 18 and under.
YOSEMITE MUSEUM GALLERY ▪ 209-372-0200
Yosemite Renaissance celebrates its 30th year with exhibit of 49 works by 47 artists. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. daily. 9037 Village Drive, Yosemite Valley.
CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING ▪ Ongoing
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.
TURLOCK UKE JAMZ ▪ Second Saturdays
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.
VALLEY FOCUS ▪ Through Sunday, March 20
Sculpture by Oakdale artist Betty Saletta.
“A HANDFUL OF DUST” ▪ Through Sunday, April 24
Allen Birnbach’s photographs create a portrait of ranchers that builds awareness and interest in preserving their way of life. On view in the lobby galleries.
“LOUIS L’AMOUR: MASTER STORYTELLER” ▪ Saturday, March 12
Sunday Arts Lectures: Candace Klaschus, a full-time faculty member of humanities at Las Positas College, will discuss the much-beloved works of author Louis L’Amour. 2 p.m. Free.
FAMILY FRIDAY FILM: “RANGO” ▪ Friday, March 18
Rango (voiced by Johnny Depp) is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in desperate need of a new sheriff. Wild West fun, animated film and cowboy-themed art project. 7 p.m. Free.
The Carnegie Arts Center is at 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Call 209-632-5761.
www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
CASINOS
CHICKEN RANCH ▪ 800-752-4646
16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown. 209-984-4806. www.chickenranchcasino.com.
THUNDER VALLEY ▪ 877-468-8777
1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com.
JACKSON RANCHERIA ▪ 800-822-9466
12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.
www.jacksoncasino.com.
RED HAWK CASINO ▪ 888-573-3495
1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com.
CACHE CREEK ▪ 800-772-2243
14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.
BLACK OAK CASINO ▪ 877-747-8777
Friday, March 11, Chains Required; Saturday, March 12, Roy Rogers; Thursday, March 17, Black Irish Band; Friday, March 18, The Wiz Kid; Saturday, March 19, Journey Revisited; Thursday, March 24, Black Lillies; Friday, March 25, Cheeseballs; Saturday, March 26, Richie “Dr. Tequila” Barron & The Mob; Thursday, March 31, Collin Raye. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.
COMEDY
STAND-UP FOR CHARITY ▪ Friday, March 11
Benefit for Central Valley’s Open Your Heart Pajama Program, a nonprofit charity that delivers new books and sleepwear to children in need. The headliner is Emma Haney; also on the bill are Dave Spivey, Luke Soin, Michael Cella and Dorian Foster. Show is for mature audiences. 8:30 p.m. Queen Bean Coffeehouse, 1126 14th St., Modesto. Free; donations accepted.
JEWISH COMEDY NIGHT AND WINE TASTING ▪ Saturday, March 19
Comedians Mike Capozzola, Gina Gold, Samson Koletkar and Joe Nguyen in “You’re Funny, But You Don’t look Jewish” show. 7:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. $25 advance; $30 door. 209-571-6060.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
SONORA CELTIC FAIRE ▪ Friday-Sunday, March 11-13
Fair marks 30th anniversary with jousting, live Celtic music, vendors and more. For the first time, it will present the “Battle of Nations,” featuring a fighting style like mixed martial arts but with swords and full armor. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $7-$25. 209-532-8375. sonoracelticfaire.com.
LUCKY FEST 2016 ▪ Saturday, March 12
Annual pub crawl in downtown Modesto features pop-up St. Patrick’s Day-themed pubs for one day only. Live music and more. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. Gates open at 3 p.m. $12. luckyfestmodesto.com.
BACKCOUNTRY HORSEMEN OF CALIFORNIA RENDEZVOUS ▪ Friday-Sunday, March 18-20
Trail riding challenges; vendors; Dutch oven cook-off; Western art show; horse and mule packing clinics; Friday night concert by Belinda Gail. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp. www.bchcalifornia.org/rendezvous.htm.
MODESTO MARATHON EXPO ▪ Saturday, March 19
Golden Valley Fitness Centers expo with vendor booths, information and more. Open to the public as well as racers in the annual Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon, which will be held Sunday, March 20. Expo is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza Harvest Hall, 1000 L St. Free. modestomarathon.com.
CAMELLIA SHOW ▪ Saturday-Sunday, March 19-20
The 55th annual event will show off award-winning camellias. Rare camellia plants of various sizes will be for sale. 2-5 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. E.&J. Gallo Winery administration building, 600 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. Free. 209-537-9945 or 209-522-0147.
MURPHYS IRISH DAY ▪ Saturday, March 19
Booths, art, food, wine, music, dance, jugglers and more. A parade will be held at 11 a.m. with the festival running 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Main Street, Murphys. visitmurphys.com.
KNIGHTS FERRY CIVIL WAR DAYS ▪ Saturday-Sunday, March 19-20
Experience how life was for soldiers, women and children during the war. Gates are open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Knights Ferry Covered Bridge, 17968 Covered Bridge Road. Free. acwa.org.
MOTHER LODE DAFFODIL SHOW ▪ Sunday, March 20
Daffodils will be displayed in full bloom in creative artistic designs, horticulture exhibits and in photography. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. Free. gocalaveras.com/calendar-of-events.
OAKDALE TESTICLE FESTIVAL ▪ Monday, March 21
The Cowboy Capital of the World celebrates its 35th annual event. 6-9 p.m. FES Hall, Oakdale. $65 advance; $70 at the door. oakdaletesticlefestival.com.
WILDFLOWER DAY ▪ Saturday, March 26
Pacheco State Park’s 13th annual event. Information from California Native Plant Society, California Department of Fish and more; arts and crafts for children; nature hike at 10 a.m.; self-guided tours. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $10 per vehicle. 209-826-6283.
FILM
“CHARLOTTE’S WEB” ▪ Saturday, March 19
2-4 p.m. Sonora Main Library Community Meeting Room, 480 Greenley Road. 209-533-5507.
IMAX SNEAK PEEK: “JURASSIC WORLD” ▪ Wednesday, March 23
Riverbank Historical Society sneak peek of the new Riverbank IMAX at Galaxy Theatre. VIP private reception 5:45 p.m.; screening 6:30 p.m. 2525 Patterson Road, Riverbank. $30; $125 VIP. www.riverbankhistoricmuseum.com.
FOOD & FUN
TALES OF THE GREAT JEWISH MYSTICS ▪ Friday, March 11
Howard Schwartz will speak at Friday Shabbat services and after. 7:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. 209-571-6060.
TUCARE DINNER & AUCTION ▪ Saturday, March 12
Tuolumne County Alliance for Resources and Environment. Guest speaker Igor Birman; awards and auction. 5 p.m. social; 6:30 p.m. dinner. Elks Lodge, Sonora. $40. 209-586-7816.
LA GRANGE ODD FELLOWS BREAKFAST SUNDAY ▪ Saturday, March 13
8-11 a.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd. $6. 209-853-2128.
OMELET BRUNCH ▪ Tuesday, March 15
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary omelet brunch. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church, Father O’Hare Hall, 1813 Oakdale Road. $25. 209-522-3209.
SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER ▪ Saturday, March 19
Civil War Spaghetti Fundraiser and raffle benefits nonprofit Knights Ferry Community Club. 5-8 p.m. Knights Ferry Community Club, Main Street. $4-$7. 209-606-3932.
PORTUGUESE BREAKFAST ▪ Sunday, March 20
Linguica, eggs, Portuguese beans, pancakes. Modesto Portuguese Pentecost Association. 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. California Ballroom, 432 Sixth St., Modesto. $5-$8. 209-595-2133.
FISH FRY ▪ Friday, March 25
Modesto Portuguese Pentecost Association. Clam chowder, soup, fish, potatoes, salad, bread, dessert. Take-out 5-6 p.m.; dinner 6-8 p.m. California Ballroom, 432 Sixth St., Modesto. $10-$20. 209-595-2133.
ODDS & ENDS
CLASSIC AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS ▪ Ongoing
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.
AIRPLANE EXHIBIT ▪ Ongoing
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.
REO SPEECH TRAIN, TOASTMASTERS ▪ Ongoing
6:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Perko’s Cafe, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank. 209-342-7358.
SUCCESSFUL THINKERS NETWORK ▪ Ongoing
Successful Thinkers Network-Modesto Learning Zone programs. Tuesdays. 11:30 a.m. Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-712-8997.
SWEAT FITNESS ▪ Ongoing
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 ▪ Ongoing
Toastmasters club Daybreakers 1388. 6:15-7:20 a.m. second, third and fourth Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. www.toastmasters.org.
TALK OF THE TOWN TOASTMASTERS ▪ Ongoing
7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Samaritan Village, 7700 Fox Road, Hughson. 209-384-7128 or 209-631-9458.
YOUNG AT HEART EXERCISE ▪ Ongoing
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.
TOASTMASTERS WINNING WITH WORDS ▪ Ongoing
Noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Mondays. Fuddruckers, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-390-6607.
SUPER SINGLES ▪ Ongoing
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.
BUNKO NITE ▪ Ongoing
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.
WRITERS GROUP MEETING ▪ Ongoing
Sonora Writers Group. 10:30 a.m. second Saturdays. Call for location. 209-734-8097.
WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP ▪ Ongoing
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.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ▪ Ongoing
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.
CAMELLIA SOCIETY ▪ Ongoing
Monthly meeting. 1:30 p.m. second Sundays. Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fellowship Hall, 16th and G streets, Modesto. Free. 209-522-0147.
PATH OF THE PADRES HIKE AND BOAT TOUR ▪ Saturdays-Sundays, through April 13
The California State Parks, San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area conduct hike and boat tour each Saturday and Sunday. Hike begins at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch ramp at 8 a.m. and returns to the ramp about 3:30 p.m.
YOKUTS GROUP/SIERRA CLUB ▪ Friday, March 11
John and Rosenda Mataka of Grayson will speak on environmental issues and social justice. 6:45 p.m. Fellowship Hall, College Avenue Congregational Church, 1341 College Ave., Modesto. Free. 209-863-9137.
BOOK SALE ▪ Through Saturday, March 12
Friends of the Salida Library used book sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
ROCK, GEM, & JEWELRY SHOW ▪ Saturday-Sunday, March 12-13
50th annual show with kids area, dinosaurs, fossils, shark exhibit, speakers, gold panning, demonstrations, dealers, food and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $6 adults; free age 12 and under. 209-484-4416.
www.turlockgemshow.com.
STUDIO 49 FIBER ARTS ▪ Saturday, March 12
Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuolumne County Library in Sonora. 209-533-0593.
BUNCO ▪ Sunday, March 20
Modesto Portuguese Pentecost Association. 1:30 p.m. California Ballroom, 432 Sixth St., Modesto. 209-595-2133.
MAPS: TOM LUSTER ▪ Friday, March 25
Modesto Area Partners in Science program with analyst from the California Coastal Commission speaking on “Can Desalination Solve California’s Water Problem?” 7:30 p.m. MJC West Campus, Sierra Hall 132, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. Free.
andersonr@yosemite.cc.ca.us.
WILDFLOWER DAY ▪ Saturday, March 26
13th annual wildflower day includes information tables, arts and crafts for children, self-guided tours using a pamphlet and a nature hike at 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pacheco State Park, 38787 Dinosaur Point Road, Hollister. Park admission $10 per vehicle. 209-826-6283. bwong@parks.ca.gov.
CALAVERAS GEM AND MINERAL SHOW ▪ Saturday-Sunday, March 26-27
Minerals, jewelry, gems, beads, meteorites and more. The show includes a kids area, demonstrations and prizes. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp. $5.
SIERRA CLUB ▪ Thursday, March 31
Program featuring “Climbing Around the World, A Life of Wandering” with Dave Harden. 7 p.m. T.U.D. boardroom, 18885 Nugget Blvd., Sonora.
DANCE CLUBS
RIVERBANK GOLDEN AGERS ▪ Ongoing
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.
TURLOCK SENIOR CENTER DANCE ▪ Ongoing
7:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St.
VALLEY SUPER SINGLES ▪ Ongoing
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.
FOREVER YOUNG DANCE CLUB ▪ Ongoing
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.
MANTECA SENIOR DANCE ▪ Ongoing
Rock and country band. 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sundays. Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane. $4. 209-825-0116.
USA DANCE BALLROOM DANCING ▪ Ongoing
Monthly dances. 7-10 p.m. second Saturdays. Odd Fellows Hall, 6941 Hughson Ave., Hughson. $5 members; $7 nonmembers. 209-614-8048.
ROUND ROBINS ▪ Ongoing
7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $4. 209-526-4452.
TURLOCK STEPPIN PARDS ▪ Ongoing
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.
SENIOR CITIZENS DANCE AND POTLUCK ▪ Ongoing
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.
SKIRTS N’ FLIRTS SQUARE DANCE CLUB ▪ Ongoing
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 per person; $20 annual dues. 209-236-1628. www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org.
TALENT
YES COMPANY AUDITIONS ▪ Through March 22
YES (Youth Entertainment Stage) Company is seeking Stanislaus County students in seventh through 12th grades to be actors, singers, dancers and crew members for the production of “Les Misérables” (School Edition) to be performed at the Gallo Center for the Arts on July 22-31. No experience or preparation is necessary and all audition materials will be provided. Students should plan to attend one of the following open auditions: March 12, 11 a.m., Johansen High School theater; March 16, 6 p.m., West Side Theatre, Newman; March 17, 4:30 p.m., Beyer High School little theater; March 22, 4:30 p.m., YES Company, Mildred Perkins School, 3920 Bluebird Drive. Tuition if accepted is $200, with scholarships available. www.yescompany.org.
AILEEN JAFFA YOUNG POETS CONTEST ▪ Through Friday, April 15
All Stanislaus County students grades K through 12 eligible submit up to three entries. $1 per entry. Postmark deadline April 15. Mail submissions to MoSt Poetry, P.O. Box 578940, Modesto, CA 95357.
AUDITIONS “WHO KILLED F-STOP FITZGERALD” ▪ Sunday-Monday, March 13-14
Reader’s theater radio play/dinner theater production. Sound technicians also needed. Production will be in April. Auditions 3 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Monday. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. 209-862-4490. www.westsidetheatre.org.
This story was originally published March 8, 2016 at 2:37 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."