Around the Region (11/16/16)
MODESTO
What: Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
When: Through Friday
Where: Rea & Associates LLP, 1937 Coffee Road
Info: The fourth annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive will benefit the Modesto Gospel Mission and Salvation Army. Donated birds can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monetary donations will also help meet the goal of 500 turkeys. For more information, call Amanda Ruibal at 209-521-2727.
What: Community College Application Workshop
When: Thursday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. and 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Stanislaus County Office of Education, 1100 H St.
Info: SCOE will be holding an application workshop for the public and all those interested in applying to a California community college. The workshop is free and two sessions will be offered; 5:30 to 7 p.m. and 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. All those interested in attending are encouraged to register; visit www.stancoe.org. For more information, contact Tony Boatner at 209-238-1717 or aboatner@stancoe.org.
What: SIR Branch 144 monthly luncheon
When: Thursday, 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way
Info: Sons in Retirement is a gentlemen’s luncheon club, with each luncheon having a special guest speaker. This month’s guest speaker is John Sai, graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. For more information, contact Sam Graham at 209-552-0960 or visit sirinc2.org/branch144.
What: MJC Civic Engagement Project offers film “Drone”
When: Thursday, 7 p.m.
Where: Modesto Junior College East Campus, Forum 110, 435 College Ave.
Info: The Modesto Junior College Civic Engagement Project invites the community to a screening of the documentary film “Drone” in Forum 110. The free event is part of the CEP Fall Film and Lecture Series. Campus parking is available for $2 in student parking lots. “Drone” discusses the use of military drones and how they have become one the biggest controversies in modern warfare. The documentary discusses that drones have come to represent a new kind of battlefield. After the film, there will be a facilitated discussion. For more information, contact Jason Wohlstadter, professor of English, at wohlstadterj@mjc.edu.
TURLOCK
What: Ladies Night
When: Thursday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Tower Health and Wellness Center, 1801 Colorado Ave.
Info: The Tower Health and Wellness Center will be having a Ladies Night. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to shop, eat, drink and more; cost is $10. Also learn about gift ideas for the holidays. For more information. call Patty at 209-277-2865 or Kim at 209-996-5136.
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40 YEARS AGO: The Modesto City Council approved regulations on the size of commercial signs that hang over public sidewalks. The council decided that any sign hanging 8 feet over a city sidewalk could be no larger than 48 square feet. They also said signs in the set-back areas of buildings could be full size, or 72 square feet. The council’s decision was a part of a new draft measure on commercial sign usage and size conformity.
This story was originally published November 15, 2016 at 2:46 PM with the headline "Around the Region (11/16/16)."