Around the Region (10/07/16)

MODESTO

What: American Cancer Society: “Denim & Dazzle”

When: Starts Friday, 10 a.m.

Where: American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 3440 McHenry Ave., Suite A-12

Info: Event includes artist-painted blue jeans, brand new shoes in boxes and lots of dazzling clothing. Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. All profits from the shop are used for cancer patient services and research to find a cure. For more information call 800-227-2345 or go to www.cancer.org.

What: Democratic Women’s Club meeting

When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave

Info: The Democratic Women’s Club will be holding their weekly meeting with special guest speaker Mary Giventer, president of League of Women Voters of Stanislaus County. For more information, call 209-303-4042 or go to Demcratic Women’s Club.

What: Modesto Junior College truck and tractor pull

When: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Where: MJC West Campus, Agriculture Center for Education Pavilion, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: Tickets are $15 for designated seating, $12 for designated and bleacher seating, and $10 for the standing room only section. All proceeds benefit the MJC Pulling Pirates Truck Pull Club. Tickets on sale in advance at the auditorium box office on east campus or by calling 209-575-6776 during box office hours, Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are also available online at mjc.tix.com. For more information, contact professor Todd Conrado at conradot@mjc.edu or 209-575-6214.

KNIGHTS FERRY

What: Stanislaus County Bicycle Club event

When: Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Odd Fellows Lodge, 17615 Sonora Road, Knights Ferry

Info: The Stanislaus County Bicycle Club is sponsoring the Golden Hills Gran Fondo beginning at the Odd Fellows Lodge in Knights Ferry. The Stanislaus County Bicycle Club consists of bicycle-riding enthusiast that promote bicycle advocacy and riding safety, and offer organized rides for its members. Participants will have the option of three routes through the Stanislaus County countryside. All riders will return to Knights Ferry, where they will enjoy a lunch prepared by the Odd Fellows, live music and vendor booths. For more information, call Marilyn Smith at 209-604-7295 or go to www.stancobike.org.

SALIDA

What: Modesto Money Mavens

When: Saturday, 3:30 p.m.

Where: Salida library, 4835 Sisk Road

Info: The Modesto Money Mavens will host a free couponing class. Participants will learn how to find bargains and save money. For more information, call Salida library branch supervisor Carol Blomquist at 209-543-7353 or go to www.stanislauslibrary.org.

TURLOCK

What: Freedom Festival and 5K Fun Run

When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Turlock Free Methodist Church, 2006 E. Tuolumne Road

Info: Festival and fun run will host a fair trade market, information booths and more. Purpose of the event is to bring awareness to modern-day slavery issues worldwide. All proceeds benefit the Set Free Movement. For more information, email sfmfreedomfest@gmail.com or go to http://setfreemovement.com.

YESTERYEARS

75 YEARS AGO: It was announced the 20-30 Club hosted a meeting and discussion on migrant workers and their issues. The meeting was held at the Hotel Hughson and the guest speaker was the Rev. Addison A. Moore, a field agent of the Council of Home Missionaries of North America. Moore told the group that migratory workers help California in many ways, one of which is supplying the necessary labor for harvesting in many districts.

This story was originally published October 6, 2016 at 5:57 PM with the headline "Around the Region (10/07/16)."