Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

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

Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes with Taiko drumming and choreography. 7:30 p.m. $20-$50.

Comedian. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $29-$79.

Rod Harris leads the Columbia Kicks Big Band in jazz standards, swing. Modesto Community Concert program. 3 p.m. $15-$30.

Forum. 6 p.m. Free. Tickets at www.modbee.com/events.

Actress and singer. 7:30 p.m. $59-$129.

B93’s Spring Fling: A Benefit For Camp Jack Hazard. 7 p.m. $35-$125.

Speech and discussion on capital punishment. 7:30 p.m. $25-$100.

Mexican pop rock band. 8 p.m. $79-$129.

The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Call 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 rehearsals. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd., Modesto. 209-524-6139.

Sundays: March 20, Mission Gold Jazz Band April 17, Founders Day Rent Party, Midnight Rose, plus other bands; May 15, Ernie Bucio’s Little Big Band; June 19, Bye Bye Blues Band; July 17, Creole Jazz Kings. 12:30 p.m. Jam sets. 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto $8-$12. 209-620-0285.

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.

Songwriters Alex Kash and Bethany Dalton-Kash. 1 p.m. Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrots Ferry Road, Sonora. $15.

Bay Area quintet. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $12 general; $18 reserved. 209-862-4490.

Guitar recital by Argentinean virtuoso. 7:30 p.m. Modesto Junior College Music Recital Hall, 435 College Ave. $12 general; $10 students and seniors. 209-575-6776. www.mjc.tix.com.

Santana tribute group. 8 p.m. West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. $20 general; $24 reserved. 209-862-4490.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“The Lion King.” Parent social follows. 4 p.m. Free.

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.

Merced Shakespearefest presents the Bard’s famous tragedy of murder and ambition. Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St. $10 students; $15 general. 209-381-0500.

www.mercedtheatre.org.

Modesto Junior College Theatre Department production. Auditorium of the Performing and Media Arts Center, 435 College Ave. $8 students and seniors; $10 general. 209-575-6776. http://mjc.tix.com.

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-S

aturdays. $28-$45.

Through 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.

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.

Through Sunday, April 3, “Animal Scapes” 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.

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

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.

Through March 19, annual Youth Art Show with reception 2:30 p.m. March 19; March April 1-May 27, Mistlin 2016 Art Showcase; Thursday, April 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.

Thursday, April 21, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m. Downtown Modesto.

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 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.

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.

Thursday, April 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.

Thursday, April 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.

Thursday, April 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. www.stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

Thursday, April 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 909 10th St., Modesto. www.trevinosbarbershop.com.

Ongoing, “Rhett Regina Owings: Monterey Coast.” Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays. 132 S. Center St., Turlock.

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

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 Renaissance celebrates its 30th year with 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.

Sculpture by Oakdale artist Betty Saletta.

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.

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.

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

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

Saturday, March 26, Global Knock-out 6; Friday, April 8, Blackberry Smoke. 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.jacksoncasino.com.

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

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; Friday, April 1, Metal Shop; Saturday, April 2, Shane Dwight; Friday, April 8, Jank Tones. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fifth annual Knights of Columbus event. Giant kite flying demonstrations, kite-making workshops, kite building contests, candy drop and other activities. Merced County sheriff’s Huey helicopter will land to kick off the event. First 500 kids get a free kite. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Livingston Middle School, 101 F St., Livingston.

2-4 p.m. Sonora Main Library Community Meeting Room, 480 Greenley Road. 209-533-5507.

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.

Featuring four films: “Banking Nature,” “The Fire Next Time,” I Am Chut Wutty” and “Martin’s Boat.” 5:30 p.m. Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers Road, Murphys. $10 at the door, $8 online; students $6 at the door, $5 online.

www.sierrafilmfest.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. 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. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 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.

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.

8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Odd Fellows Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. $6. 209-853-2128

50-plus club. 8:30-9 a.m. Sundays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-576-0279.

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.

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.

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.

Easter egg hunt in Victorian-era clothing. Event registration 11 a.m. Egg hunt starts at noon with a Victorian Easter parade at 12:30 p.m. Columbia State Historic Park, 22869 N. Gold St., Columbia. Free. 209-536-1672. visitcolumbiacalifornia.com.

Presentation, dinner, dance with music by Progresso. 6 p.m.-midnight. Modesto Portuguese Pentecost Association. California Ballroom, 432 Sixth St., Modesto. $5-$10. 209-595-2133.

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, Turlock. 209-620-6312.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. $12 adults; $8 seniors; $5 youths 6-17; free age 5 and under. 209-723-2178.

6:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Perko’s Cafe, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank. 209-342-7358.

Successful Thinkers Network-Modesto Learning Zone programs. Tuesdays. 11:30 a.m. Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-712-8997.

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. www.toastmasters.org.

7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Samaritan Village, 7700 Fox Road, Hughson. 209-384-7128 or 209-631-9458.

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

Noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Mondays. Fuddruckers, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-390-6607.

Valley Super Singles weekly social time for singles age 50 and older. 5:30 p.m. first and third Fridays. Bel Piatto Restaurant, 1000 Kansas Ave., Modesto. 209-883-2685.

Presented by Oakdale Grange No. 435. Food and drink free. 7-9:30 p.m. second Fridays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $10. 209-556-8524 or 209-838-7421.

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

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.

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 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.

Lecture by Jorge Raziel Ortiz on careers in journalism, social work, politics and more. Modesto Junior College Performing and Media Arts Center, 345 College Ave. 8:30 a.m-2 p.m. Free. 209-575-6698. www.mjc.edu/HEC.

Modesto Portuguese Pentecost Association. 1:30 p.m. California Ballroom, 432 Sixth St., Modesto. 209-595-2133.

Gina Leguria, estate planning attorney. 6 p.m. Casa de Modesto Retirement Center, 1745 Eldena Way, Modesto. Seating limited. 209-529-4950.

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.

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.

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.

Program featuring “Climbing Around the World, A Life of Wandering” with Dave Harden. 7 p.m. T.U.D. boardroom, 18885 Nugget Blvd., Sonora.

36th annual “Show and Sale, Orchid Love.” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Orchids and tropical plants on exhibit. Free. Stanislaus Union Elementary School, multipurpose room, 1931 Kiernan Ave., 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.

Square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. American Legion Hall, 75 Bothun Road, Turlock. 209-996-0844. www.facebook.com/turlock.steppinpards.

Potluck meal with prizes. 6 p.m. second Fridays; 1 p.m. fourth Sundays. Hughson Senior Center, 2307 Fourth St. $2 door; $8 membership. 209-538-0362.

Workshop Wednesdays and Saturday Party Nights. Open to singles, couples and children ages 12 and up. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and third Saturdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $3-$6 per person; $20 annual dues. 209-236-1628. www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org.

YES (Youth Entertainment Stage) Company seeks students seventh through 12th grade for “Les Misérables” (School Edition) to be performed at the Gallo Center for the Arts on July 22-31. 4:30 p.m. Mildred Perkins School, 3920 Bluebird Drive. Tuition, if accepted, is $200, with scholarships available. www.yescompany.org.

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.

This story was originally published March 15, 2016 at 12:22 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."