Around the Region (12/03/16)

MODESTO

What: Central Valley Con

When: Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St.

Info: Central Valley Con returns to Modesto for its second year. The one-day pop culture convention will feature guests including John Morrison, former WWE superstar and current star of Lucha Underground on the El Rey Network. Also visiting will be Ernie Reyes from films including “The Last Dragon,” 1985’s “Red Sonja,” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze.” There will also be other acting and writing guests in the “Artist Alley.” The event will feature more than 100 exhibitors and artists, more than 30,000 square feet of exhibits and more. For more information, call 209-471-5478 or visit www.facebook.com/centralvalleycon.

What: Light Up a Life tree lighting ceremony

When: Sunday, 5 p.m.

Where: Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center, 1700 Coffee Road

Info: Community Hospice, Friends of Hospice Light Up a Life holiday tree lighting. Share in the light and spirit of the holiday season. The big evergreen tree, at the corner of Coffee Road and Briggsmore Avenue in Modesto, is lit to honor, celebrate and remember loved ones. Symbolic lights and ornaments are available for a nominal donation. Immediately following the ceremony, refreshments will be available at a free community reception. All proceeds benefit the patients, families and programs of Community Hospice. For more information, contact Community Hospice Foundation at 209-578-6370 or visit www.hospiceheart.org.

ANGELS CAMP

What: Lecture on Pioneer Jewish Cemeteries and Landmarks in the West

When: Sunday, 2 p.m.

Where: Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St.

Info: The lecture will be presented by Stephen Kinsey, chairman and executive officer of the Commission for the Preservation of Pioneer Jewish Cemeteries and Landmarks in the West. The commission oversees seven historical cemeteries in Northern California. These Jewish burial grounds were established by immigrant settlers during the California Gold Rush. Their mission includes the restoration and preservation of cemeteries and landmarks relating to the Jewish presence in the early settlements of the American west. Program will be held in the museum’s Carriage House. Refreshments will be offered. Cost is free for museum members, $10 non-members. For more information, call 209-736-2963 or visit www.angelscamp.gov.

TURLOCK

What: Stanislaus County Tea Party meeting

When: Monday, 6 p.m.

Where: Grizzly Rock Cafe, 4905 N. Golden State Blvd.

Info: The Stanislaus County Tea Party will be holding its monthly meeting. The topic of the meeting will be local water issues. The discussion will center around forming an action plan for saving the county’s water, properties and jobs. For more information, call 209-202-3043 or visit www.stanislauscountyteaparty.org.

What: Sunshine Club Weekly Luncheon

When: Monday, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Olive Garden Restaurant, 2749 Countryside Drive

Info: The Sunshine Club is a support group for both men and women who have lost a loved one. Meet new friends who understand the meaning of suddenly being alone. For the month of December, the group meets at the Olive Garden Restaurant in Turlock every Monday at 1:30 p.m. for a no-host lunch. For more information, contact Darlene at 209-668-6792.

100 YEARS AGO: It was announced that a meeting was held in Modesto between farmers and irrigationists. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss combating the methods used by the real estate speculators in districts where a program of development was being implemented. A committee of five was appointed by chairman of the meeting, C. F. Smith, and was to draft a plan for submission to landholders in the district. The group said it was not its intention to to work against the real estate dealers, but with them, so long as they do not put inflated prices on the land.

This story was originally published December 2, 2016 at 2:48 PM with the headline "Around the Region (12/03/16)."