Around the Region (10/08/16)
OAKDALE
What: Oakdale Woman’s Club monthly meeting
When: Tuesday, noon to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Oakdale Golf and Country Club, 243 N. Stearns Road
Info: The Oakdale Women’s Club has a philanthropic history of supporting many community civic causes. This month the guest speaker will talk about how canine companions and service dogs are trained. This is also the month attendees are encouraged to come dressed in Halloween costumes. For more information, call Linda Rossi at 209-606-7727.
JAMESTOWN
What: “Harvest Haunt Express” train rides
When: Weekends through October
Where: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, 10501 Reservoir Road
Info: Family friendly event features the train whimsically decorated for Halloween and staffed by a “skeleton crew.” Departures at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Guests are encouraged to get in the spirit and dress up according to these fun weekly themes: Critters & Creatures (Oct. 8-9), Superheroes & Villains (Oct. 15-16), Pirates & Princesses (Oct. 22-23) and Witches & Wizards (Oct. 29-30). Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children 6 to 17, and free for those 5 and under. To register or for more information, go to www.railtown1897.org or call 209-984- 3953.
RIVERBANK
What: Meeting of the Compassionate Friends of Modesto-Riverbank Area
When: Monday, 7 p.m.
Where: 2201 Morrill Road
Info: Bereaved parents, grandparents and adult siblings are invited to attend this support group for families whose children have died at any age, from any cause. For more information, call 209-622-6786 or email tcfmodestoriverbank@gmail.com.
What: Masquerade mask craft
When: Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Riverbank library, 3442 Santa Fe St., Riverbank
Info: In celebration of Teen Read Week, the library will host a masquerade mask craft event. The masks will be made with puff paint and tulle fabric and the event is sponsored by the Friends of the Riverbank Library. For more information, call Riverbank library branch supervisor Victoria Hol, at 209-869-7008 or go to www.stanislauslibrary.org.
SALIDA
What: Salida Library Book Club
When: Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Where: Salida library, 4835 Sisk Road
Info: The Salida Library Book Club will discuss “Sea Glass” by Anita Shreve. For more information, call Isabel at 209-284-2327 or go to www.stanislauslibrary.org.
TURLOCK
What: Literature Out Loud: The Importance of Reading Aloud
When: Sunday, 2 p.m.
Where: Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway
Info: Carnegie Arts Center presents the first of the fall 2016 Sunday Arts Lecture Series featuring educator and reading specialist Dr. Susan Neufeld. Her topic is Literature Out Loud: The Importance of Reading Aloud. Dr. Neufeld will discuss research in this field, as well as her own experience as a teacher. For more information, call Megan Hennes at 209-632-5761, ext. 103, or go to www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
What: Turlock Garden Club
When: Monday, noon
Where: Turlock Senior Citizens’ Center, 1191 Cahill St.
Info: The Turlock Garden Club will feature a potluck luncheon followed by a short meeting. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Holli at 209-620-0406.
What: Sunshine Club Weekly Luncheon
When: Monday, 1:30 p.m.
Where: IHOP Restaurant, 1625 Countryside Drive
Info: A support group for men and women who have lost a loved one. Meet new friends who understand what suddenly being alone really means. For more information, call Darlene at 209-668-6792.
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This story was originally published October 7, 2016 at 4:59 PM with the headline "Around the Region (10/08/16)."