Calendar: Events across the Modesto region
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
“BYE BYE BIRDIE” ▪ Through Sunday, June 26
Modesto Performing Arts presents the iconic stage musical, a satire on American society, set in 1958. $19-$34.
RAZZLE DAZZLE ▪ Saturday, June 25
The Dance Academy presents its positive dance production, benefiting Autism Speaks. 11 a.m and 6 p.m. $15-$35.
PEPE AGUILAR ▪ Friday, July 8
Highly popular Latin singer, songwriter, actor and producer. 6 and 8:30 p.m. $79-$149.
“THE EXONERATED” ▪ Friday-Saturday, July 8-9
Presented by Sankofa Theatre Company & Gallo Center Repertory Company. A 90-minute play curated from interviews, letters, transcripts, case files and the public record of innocent men and women who were sent to jail, freed and later had to rebuild their lives. Adult themes. 8 p.m. $12-$25.
RODNEY CARRINGTON ▪ Saturday, July 9
Comedy show featuring Rodney Carrington on his “Here Comes the Truth Tour.” Adult content. 8 p.m. $29-$69.
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. 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
Sunday, 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.
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.
FIRST FRIDAYS CONCERT SERIES ▪ Through Sept. 2
Aug. 5, Free Fahlen; Sept. 2, Plan B. 4 p.m. dinner; 5:30 p.m. show. Murphys Community Park, South Algiers Street, Murphys. Concerts free; dinner $12. 209-728-8183. www.visitmurphys.com.
MUSIC IN THE PLAZA ▪ Through Sept. 9
Fridays: June 24, Nathan Ignacio; July 1, Earth Tones; July 8, Patty Castillo Davis; July 15, Mark and Brain; July 22, 209 All Stars Party Band; July 29, Triple D. 7-9 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St., Modesto. Free.
JIM ANDERSON AND THE REBELS ▪ Saturday, June 25
Rockabilly concert. 6 p.m. Eproson Park, 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte. Free. www.jimandersonandtherebels.com.
DAY ON THE GREEN 2 ▪ Saturday, June 25
Fundraiser concert benefiting Court Appointed Special Advocates. Featuring Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra, Home Grown and Third Party. 5-10 p.m. Del Rio Country Club, 801 Stewart Road, Modesto. $40, $50 VIP. www.casaofstanco.org/day-on-the-green.
GRATEFUL BAND SHOW SERIES ▪ Sunday, June 26
Featured artist Alex Kash. 1 p.m. Columbia Nursery, 22004 Parrots Ferry Road, Sonora. $15.
CALAVERAS ARTS COUNCIL CONCERT SERIES ▪ Wednesday, June 29
Bob Eisenmen Jazz Trio. Classic jazz and more. 6:30-8 p.m. Utica Park, corner of Utica Lane and Sam’s Way, Angels Camp. Free.
www.calaverasarts.org.
JIM ANDERSON AND THE REBELS ▪ Wednesday, June 29
Rockabilly concert. 6 p.m. Tuolumne Memorial Park, 18382 Bay Ave., Tuolumne City. Free. www.jimandersonandtherebels.com.
MOBAND ▪ Thursday, June 30
“Pop Goes the 4th” patriotic selections with audience participation. 8-9:45 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. www.moband.org.
CALAVERAS ARTS COUNCIL CONCERT SERIES ▪ Wednesday, July 6
Grover Anderson. Original folk and rock. 6:30-8 p.m. Camps Restaurant, 676 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp. Free. www.calaverasarts.org.
MOBAND ▪ Thursday, July 7
“Prom Night” to the sounds of The Jersey Boys, The Carpenters, Bill Haley Halley and The Village People. 8-9:45 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free.
www.moband.org.
LUCCA WINERY CONCERT SERIES ▪ Saturday, July 9
Garratt Wilkin and The Parrotheads. Folk Rock. Lucca Winery, 16265 E. River Road, Ripon. $35-$99. www.red-tie.org.
THE STATE THEATRE
FILM: “A BIGGER SPLASH” ▪ Through Tuesday, June 28
Set on the volcanic island of Pantelleria in the Mediterranean; rock legends, old flames and memories of the past mix. Stars Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes. $8-$10.
“VAUDEVILLE” ▪ Friday-Sunday, June 24-26
Strut Performing Arts presents a nonstop musical experience that combines the best of comedy and musical theater with contemporary choreography. $20.
FILM: “MAGGIE’S PLAN” ▪ Friday, July 1-Friday, July 8
Rebecca Miller comedy portrays a 30-something New Yorker who, without success in finding love, decides now is the time to have a child on her own. Stars Greta Gerwig (as Maggie), Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Bill Hader and Maya Rudolph. $8-$10.
MON PETIT FRENCH FILM FEST ▪ Sunday, July 10
The State Theater hosts a Bastille Day celebration. Showing two French films with English subtitles: “Trois Souvenirs De Ma Jeunesse (My Golden Days)” and “Arnaud Fait Son 2e (Paris, Love, Cut).” Crepes will be served. Doors 12:30 p.m.; films 1:30 p.m. $15.
The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.
THEATER
“BETTY’S SUMMER VACATION” ▪ Through Sunday, June 26
Betty is looking forward to her summer at the ocean. But Trudy, whom she knows only slightly, chatters incessantly; and then there are the other housemates. Death, destruction and mayhem – Betty finds it all in her seaside retreat. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. $17-$25. www.stage3.org.
“STATE FAIR” ▪ Through Sunday, Aug. 7
Sierra Repertory Theatre. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “State Fair” travels with the Frake family as they leave the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Oscar-winning score includes “It Might as Well Be Spring,” “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” and the title song. 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays-Sundays. Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia. $18-$35. www.sierrarep.org.
“DOROTHY IN WONDERLAND” ▪ Friday-Saturday, June 24-25
Musical features Dorothy and the characters of Oz swept off to Wonderland to meet Alice and the other Wonderland characters; all must work together to return home. Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center, 132 W. G St., Oakdale. $8 adults; $4 12 and under. 209-848-1216.
“MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING” ▪ Friday, June 24-Sunday, July 3
Center State Youth Conservatory presents William Shakespeare’s play. 7 p.m. June 24-25 and July 1-2; 2 p.m. June 26 and July 3. Lower Level Theater, 948 11th St., Modesto. $15 general; $10 student. 209-846-0179. www.centerstagemodesto.com.
GRAFFITI SUMMER
NINTH ANNUAL ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW ▪ Sunday, June 26
Classic cars, custom hot rods, music, food for purchase. 9 a.m. Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way, Modesto. Free. 209-529-0366.
ART
ART SPACE ON MAIN ▪ 209-667-3958
Through Thursday, June 30, BFA Graduating Seniors Exhibition and Print Show. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 135 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.
BARKIN’ DOG GRILL ▪ 209-572-2341
Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 940 11th St., Modesto.
BUILDING IMAGINATION CENTER ▪ 209-668-3958
Through Thursday, June 30, Graduating BFA Seniors and Recent Works. Mondays-Wednesdays; noon-9 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. 135 W. Main St., Turlock.
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 Wednesday, June 29, guest artist Henrietta Sparkman. 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
Through Friday, July 8, “Can to Canvas,” art with spray cans. Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. www.ccartassn.org.
CHARTREUSE MUSE GALLERY AND ART SCHOOL ▪ 209-522-0935
Thursday, July 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.
CHE’ROOT CIGAR LOUNGE ▪ 209-492-9141
Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 915 10th St., Modesto.
DELICATO VINEYARDS ▪ 209-824-4500
Through Saturday, June 25, annual photography show. Awards ceremony 4 p.m. June 25. Viewing hours 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca. Free. www.dfvtastingroom.com.
DOWNTOWN MODESTO ▪ 209-529-9303
Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m.
DOWNTOWN TINKERTANK ▪ 209 661-9390
Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1003 12th St., Modesto.
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.
INTRINSIC ELEMENTS ▪ 209-409-8510
Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1214 J St., Modesto.
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.
MERCED MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER ▪ 209-388-1090
Arts and Spirits paint and wine workshops, 5:30-8:30 p.m. third Fridays. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 645 W. Main St., Merced. Free.
PEER RECOVERY ART PROJECT ▪ 209-581-1695
Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerrecoveryartproject.org.
PRESERVATION COFFEE AND TEA ▪
Thursday, July 21, 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. 1031 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto.
STILL SMOKING ▪ 209-574-0681
Thursday, July 21, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. stillsmokingstore.tripod.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.
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.
BUILDING COMMUNITY: REGIONAL STORIES THROUGH ARCHITECTURE ▪ Through Sunday, July 31
Images drawn from the collections of the California State University, Stanislaus, library and the Turlock Historical Society, the exhibition looks at the concept of community as represented through our region’s historic architecture, in the Ferrari Gallery. Free.
SUMMER ART CAMPS ▪ Through Friday, Aug. 5
Summer art camps for children ages 7-11. Members receive 10 percent off registration fees.
READY, SET, SHOW! CHILDREN’S ART SHOW ▪ Through Sunday, Aug. 7
Second annual exhibition features artwork created by children ages 5-14, in the Ferrari Gallery. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 10.
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
Saturday, June 25, It’s All Good; Saturday, July 2, Route 88; Saturday, July 9, Kool Shifters; Saturday, July 16, After Dark; Saturday, July 23, It’s All Good; Saturday, July 30, Kool Shifters. 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, June 24, Cheeseballs; Saturday, June 25, Clean Slate; Thursday, June 30, Rock of Ages. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.
CHUKCHANSI GOLD ▪ 866-794-6946
Saturday, June 25, Crystal Gayle. 711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold.
DANCE
“TOYMANIA” ▪ Friday-Saturday, June 24-25
Presented by The Dance Factory. Students will be performing as toys – wind-up dolls, trolls, board games and more – while performing tap, jazz, ballet and contemporary. Proceeds benefit Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Fund. 7 p.m. Modesto Junior College auditorium, 435 College Ave. $15 adults; $9 children. 209-523-1032. www.dancefactorymodesto.com.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
TUOLUMNE LUMBER JUBILEE ▪ Through Sunday, June 26
Vendors, carnival, parade, games, music, arm wrestling, logging contests and more, ending with a tug-of-war contest on Sunday. 5-10 p.m. Thursday; 3-11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Tuolumne Memorial Park, Tuolumne. Free; charge for carnival attractions. 209-352-4698.
HILMAR DAIRY FESTIVAL ▪ Saturday, June 25
Entertainment, art, activities, Little Milkman and Milkmaid contest, exhibits, vendors and fireworks. 5-10 p.m. Hilmar High football field, 7807 N. Lander Ave., Hilmar. Free.
www.hilmarchamber.com.
SIERRA NEVADA ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL ▪ Saturday-Sunday, July 2-3
The annual festival features over 50 booths of original crafts. Independence Day parade Saturday and family activities and gourmet food samples. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bristols Ranch House Cafe, 961 Highway 4, Arnold. Free. www.afterthegoldrushfestivals.com.
FOOD & FUN
SIERRA RAILROAD DINNER TRAIN ▪ Ongoing
Sunset dinner and Wild West trains, Sunday brunch trains. Sierra Railroad Golden Sunset and Daylight Trains, 330 S. Sierra Ave., Oakdale. Call or check website for times and prices. 800-866-1690.
www.sierrarailroad.com.
VFW BREAKFAST ▪ Ongoing
Veterans of Foreign Wars. 7-11 a.m. Sundays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. $7. 209-537-3360.
VFW DINNER ▪ Ongoing
Friday night dinner by VFW Post 3199. 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road. $6-$10. 209-537-3360.
HISTORY CENTER BREAKFAST ▪ Ongoing
Presented by Northern Mariposa County History Center. 8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Coulterville School House, Broadway and Cemetery. $5 adults; $3 children.
RIPON VFW FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS ▪ Ongoing
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.
RIPON VFW WEDNESDAY LUNCH ▪ Ongoing
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.
TURLOCK VFW HAMBURGER NIGHTS ▪ Ongoing
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 HAMBURGER NIGHTS ▪ Ongoing
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.
MERCED CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET ▪ Ongoing
Year-round. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 16th Street and Canal, Merced. 209-389-4175.
FOE BREAKFAST ▪ Ongoing
Hosted by Fraternal Order of Eagles. 8-11 a.m. first Sundays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $6. 209-577-2298.
STEAK NIGHT ▪ Ongoing
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.
KNIGHTS FERRY BREAKFAST ▪ Ongoing
8 a.m.-noon first Sundays. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.
TURLOCK SONS IN RETIREMENT LUNCH ▪ Ongoing
Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. third Wednesdays. Denair Community Center, 3850 N. Gratton Road. 209-632-0011.
www.sirinc.org.
ODD FELLOWS BREAKFAST ▪ Ongoing
10 a.m.-3 p.m. 8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Odd Fellows Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. $6. 209-853-2128
SENIOR BREAKFAST CLUB ▪ Ongoing
50-plus club. 8:30-9 a.m. Sundays. Perko’s, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-576-0279.
MODESTO FARMERS MARKET ▪ Ongoing
7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street, between H and I streets. Free. 209-605-8536.
COLUMBIA FARMERS MARKET ▪ Ongoing
5 p.m. Thursdays. Main Street, Columbia State Historic Park. Free 209-499-8273.
MANTECA FARMERS MARKET ▪ Tuesdays through Aug. 9
Live bands, food and more. 4:30-8 p.m. Library Park, 100 Manteca Ave., Manteca. 209-823-6121. joann@manteca.org. www.manteca.org.
CALAVERAS FARMERS MARKET ▪ Through Wednesday, Sept. 14
4-7 p.m. second Wednesdays. UC Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. 209-256-6506.
odmo@comcast.net.
ANGELS CAMP FARMERS MARKET ▪ Fridays through Sept. 30
Local farmers, live music and more. 5 p.m.-dusk. Utica Park, Utica Lane and Sam’s Way, Angels Camp. 209-736-1333. angelscampfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
CRAWFISH AND SHRIMP BOIL ▪ Saturday, June 25
Fundraiser for The Center For A Non-Violent Community. Hosted by Bende Farm. Live music, auction and more. Bende Farm, 19029 Brad Lee Drive, Twain Harte. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. $40. 209-588-9305.
ODDS & ENDS
RAILTOWN 1897 TRAIN RIDES ▪ Ongoing
Excursion rides on Saturdays and Sundays. South Fifth Avenue at Reservoir Road, Jamestown. $15 adults; $10 6-17; free under 6 and members. 209-984-3953. www.railtown1897.org.
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, Modesto. 209-526-5868.
www.cafvalleysquadron.org.
AIRCRAFT DISPLAY ▪ Ongoing
9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturdays. Turlock Municipal Airport, 13602 Newport Road, Turlock. 209-620-6312.
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.
MJC SUMMER CAMPS ▪ Through Friday, July 22
Modesto Junior College Community Education is offering 11 summer camps for children. Fees include all materials, supplies, snacks and a camp T-shirt. MJC West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. 209-575-6063. www.mjc4life.org.
WEEKLY HEALTH PROGRAMS ▪ Through Friday, Aug. 26
New Mettle Farms and the Urban Farm Club. Greens on Tenth, 953 10th St., Modesto. 209-572-9636 or 209-572-9639. Free.
YOSEMITE THEATER ▪ Through Saturday, Oct. 29
Shows every Tuesday-Sunday. Performances vary. 7 p.m. Yosemite Theater, 9035 Village Drive, Yosemite National Park. $10 adults; under 12 free. 415-434-1782.
yosemiteconservancy.org.
DOG WALKER WATCH ▪ Friday, June 24
Education on how to spot suspicious activity and report crime while walking dogs through neighborhoods. Pet-friendly booths, MPD K-9 demo and Robbie’s Famous Frisbee Dogs among other activities. Modesto Dog Park, corner of Enslen and West Morris avenues. Free. 209-572-9636 or 209-572-9639.
DALE COMMONS CRAFT FAIR ▪ Saturday, June 25
Proceeds benefit Creative Crafters Civitan Club. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dale Commons, 3900 Dale Road, Modesto. Free. civitancrafters@att.net.
TRUCKIN’ FOR HOSPICE ▪ Saturday, June 25
The California Trucking Association-San Joaquin Unit will host their annual ride fundraiser for Community Hospice and Hospice of San Joaquin through the Sierra Foothills. 7 a.m.-9 a.m. registration, ride ends in Oakdale. Delta Truck Center, 10182 S Harlan Road, French Camp. $30/person. www.truckinforhospice.org.
SUNDAY RIDES ▪ Sunday, July 3
Presented by This Ain’t Your Mama’s Church. Open ride to Hollister, all makes of motorcycles and cars welcome. Meet at the corner of G Street and Yosemite in Merced. 9 a.m. 1405 W Main Street, Merced. 209-726-6123. www.bikechurch.org.
TURLOCK 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION ▪ Monday, July 4
Presented by the Turlock Chamber of Commerce. Street fair (Central park) 8 a.m.; downtown parade 10 a.m.; car show (Broadway and Market) 11:30 a.m.; and fireworks show at Stanislaus State Pergola Meadows 9 p.m. 115 S. Golden State Blvd., Turlock. 209-654-2995. www.turlockdowntown.com.
COLUMBIA’S GLORIOUS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION ▪ Monday, July 4
Parade, concert and family activities. Barbecue lunch $10 adults, $6 children 10 and under. Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia. Free. 209-536-1672. www.visitcolumbiacalifornia.com.
MCHENRY MUSEUM HISTORICAL TALK ▪ Saturday, July 9
Second Saturday historical talk with Larry Dorman on the farming colonies of the Modesto area. 2-3 p.m. McHenry Museum, 1402 14th St., Modesto. Free. 209-577-5366.
MODESTO CON ▪ Saturday-Sunday, July 9-10
Modesto Con will feature comics, cosplay, sci fi, fantasy and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St., Modesto. $4 adult; 12 and under free. www.modestocon.com.
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.
MERCED SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE ▪ Ongoing
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.
MODESTO TANGO ▪ Ongoing
Argentine tango practice. Socialize and practice your tango. 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Ralston’s Goat, 1001 10th St., Modesto. Free. 209-522-1571. www.modestotango.com.
This story was originally published June 22, 2016 at 10:41 AM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."