Around the Region (05/31/17)
MODESTO
What: Association of Fundraising Professionals Meeting
When: Wednesday, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Skewers Kabob House, 906 J St.
Info: Stanislaus Community Foundation CEO Marian Kaanon will provide some insight into the perceptions of philanthropists and how to connect their hearts and their heads in authentic ways. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers, and includes lunch. To register for the meeting visit afpyosemite.afpnet.org or email at afpyosemite@gmail.com.
What: “Boots and Bling”
When: June 17, 6 to 11 p.m.
Where: Durrer Barn, 3500 Dunn Road
Info: The Humane Society of Stanislaus County is holding its first “Boots and Bling” fundraiser. The event will feature casino games, live music and more. Ticket are $65 per person and is a 21 and over gathering only. The ticket price includes BBQ dinner - vegetarian options available - and two drink tickets with a Humane Society of Stanislaus County souvenir glass. For more information contact the Humane Society of Stanislaus County 209-550-7387 or email info@humanestanislaus.care or visit www.humanestanislaus.care.
ANGELS CAMP
What: “The Party”
When: June 10, 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: Dove Hill Ranch, 3874 Highway 49
Info: The Calaveras Mentoring Foundation presents, “The Party,” a fundraising dinner for the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program. The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program connects local youth with safe, positive mentors who offer friendship, opportunity, and support for making healthy life decisions. Reservations are required and tickets are $100 per person. For more informtion contact the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation at 209-736-7706 or email calaverasmentoringfoundation@gmail.com or visit www.calaverasmentoring.org.
ARNOLD
What: Nature Blitz
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Calaveras Big Tress State Park, 1170 E. Highway 4
Info: The Calaveras Big Tress State Park presents an all-day nature exploration of the park led by Nancy E. Muleady-Mecham, Ph.D. In addition to topic presentation, walks and demonstrations, attendees will learn interpretive techniques as well. All walks are classed as “easy,” with the longest a 1.5-mile stroll around the North Grove. The program is free to the public. For more information contact the park at 209-795-1196 or email cbta@bigtrees.org or visit www.bigtrees.org.
TURLOCK
What: Dinner Fundraiser
When: June 6, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Las Casuelas, 3203 Entertainment Way
Info: The Modesto Area Squad Club invites the public to a drive-thru dinner in support of minor league football player David Delgado of the Merced County Jets. Delgago suffered a spinal cord injury in a game against the Fresno Cen-Cal-So team on April 3. All proceeds of the dinner go to helping to pay medical expenses and recovery costs for Delgado. Tickets are $10. For more information contact Jim Dixon, Squad Club President 209-202-5182.
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40 YEARS AGO: The Stanislaus State Baseball team was departing for the NCAA Division III championships to have been held in Marietta, Ohio. The Warriors were to fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, PA, then take another flight to Parkersburg, West Virginia and finally a short bus ride to Marietta. The team had a record of 32-18 going into the double elimination tournament and were to take on the host Marietta College who was the No. 1 ranked team in Division III, while Stanislaus was No. 16 nationally.
This story was originally published May 30, 2017 at 2:00 PM with the headline "Around the Region (05/31/17)."