Around the Region (12/09/16)
MODESTO
What: Adoption and Feral Cat Info Day
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Caldrons Pets Choice, 3507 Tully Road
Info: The Cat Network of Stanislaus will host a Adoption and Feral Cat Info Day. Cats and kittens will be available for adoption and volunteers will be there to answer questions about the feral cat program. For more information, call 209-735-0604, email info@catnetworkofstanislaus.org or visit www.catnetworkofstanislaus.org.
What: Standiford Place Craft Fair
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Standiford Place, 3420 Shawnee Drive
Info: Standiford Place will be hosting its annual craft fair. Santa will be available for photos from 2-3 p.m. For more information, call 209-521-7000.
What: Democratic Women’s Club of Stanislaus meeting
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Denny’s Conference Room, 1525 McHenry Ave.
Info: The Democratic Women’s Club of Stanislaus will be meeting to celebrate the volunteers who worked during the most recent election cycle. For more information, call 209-303-4042, email demwomensclub@gmail.com or visit the club’s Facebook page.
What: Dog adoptions
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: PetSmart, 2100 McHenry Ave.
Info: Westside Animals For Adoptions presents a “Home for the Holidays” special. No adoption fees. Westside Animals for Adoption will have dogs of all sizes. For more information, call 209-892-3114 or view WAA dogs at www.westsideanimalsforadoption.com.
COLUMBIA
What: Play: “Mark Twain: Wit and Wisdom of an American Legend”
When: Through Sunday
Where: Fallon House Theater, 11175 Washington St.
Info: Sierra Repertory Theatre presents, “Mark Twain: Wit and Wisdom of an American Legend,” a one-man show by actor Randy Maple. Maple chronicles the life of Mark Twain in a narration drawn from the works of the writer. Tickets are $25, available online at www.sierrarep.org or by calling the box office at 209-532-3120. All proceeds will benefit Sierra Repertory Theatre.
LA GRANGE
What: Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: IOOF Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd.
Info: The Odd Fellows will be holding its second annual Christmas Craft Fair. There will be artists, collectors and crafters on hand for holiday shopping. And seasonal refreshments and treats will be offered. For more information, call Chris at 209-853-2128 or email renwah@sonnet.com.
RIPON
What: Voices for the King
When: Saturday, 7 p.m.
Where: Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 517 Orange Ave.
Info: Voices for the King, a group of 28 local men, will present its seventh annual Christmas concert. The Hallelujah Brass will join with the men in the presentation of their concert. There will be a variety of Christmas-themed music with audience participation in singing Christmas carols. Net proceeds of the free-will offering will be given to Bethany Christian Services. Refreshments will be served immediately following the concert in the Ministry Center. For more information, call 209-599-6163 or visit www.immanuelcrc.org.
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75 YEARS AGO: It was announced that in light of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, cities and counties would be designing plans for local defense. The Stanislaus County civilian defense plan was updated to include extra provisions. Some of the extra provisions included for city and county residents to have “black out” times and red tape was pushed away so that all citizens who were interested and able could volunteer in the branches of civilian defense.
This story was originally published December 8, 2016 at 2:19 PM with the headline "Around the Region (12/09/16)."