Around the Region (06/05/17)

MODESTO

What: Funstrummers Ukulele Band Classes

When: Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m.

Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road

Info: The Funstrummers Ukulele Band will be giving lessons in the church’s Telle Center Classrooms. Participants will learn how to pick and take part in a sing and play along to Rock and Roll hits. For more information email the band at funstrummersuke@aol.com.

What: American Graffiti Month: Car Shows

When: Tuesday through Thursday

Where: At various locations

Info: The Mid-Valley Car Club will be taking part in activities that celebrates Modesto’s history Graffiti during the month of June. The clubs will be showing thier cars at various locations for free, from 5 to 8 p.m. On Monday, American Chevrolet, 4742 McHenry Ave; Tuesday, Vintage Faire Mall, 3401 Dale Road; Wednesday, Downtown Modesto, 10th Street Plaza; and Thursday, Cool Hand Luke’s 2505 Patterson Rd, Riverbank. For more information contact Mid-Valley Chevy Club at 209-499-2163 or visit www.midvalleychevy.com.

What: Senior Nutrition Coupon Distribution

When: Thursday, 8 to 10 a.m.

Where: Modesto Farmer’s Market, 1500 I Street

Info: The Area Agency on Aging will be distributing Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program Coupons at area farmer’s markets. The first distribution day will be at the Modesto Farmer’s Market adjacent to the downtown Modesto Branch of the Stanislaus County Library. To recieve a coupons, seniors must be: 60 or older and have a limited income - $1,832 mo/1 or $2,470 mo/2. The coupons will be given out on a first come first serve basis. They may only be used at a certified farmers’ market. Please only one booklet per person/year. Each booklet contains a total of $20 worth of coupons to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey. For more information contact the Senior Info Line at 209-558-8698 or toll free at 1-800-510-2020.

What: Operation 9-2-99 Cleanup

When: Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m.

Where: The Hut off of B St. between 7th St. and 9th St.

Info: The next Operation 9-2-99 cleanup is on Saturday, from 8 to 11 a.m. at The Hut off of B St. between 7th St. and 9th St. behind the furniture store on the north bank of the river. The website at http://tinyurl.com/operation9-2-99 has all the details. The website is the best place for volunteers to sign up and has details, including a map about the next cleanup. Volunteers under the age of 18 need a parent signed waiver form that is available on the website and should be completed in advance.

What: American Red Cross blood drive

When: Through June 15

Where: Various locations

Info: The American Red Cross is seeking the public’s help in maintaining its blood supply. Visit the following locations: Christian Reformed Church, 2203 California St., Escalon, June 13, 1 to 7 p.m.; Manteca Blood Donation Center, 1030 N. Main St.; Modesto Blood Donation Center, 1900 W. Orangeburg Ave.; Turlock Blood Donation Center, 655 E. Hawkeye; and Sonora Blood Donation Center, 850 Sanguinetti Road. To find other locations and times, or for more information, download the American Red Cross blood donor app, go to www.redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.

LIVINGSTON

What: Livingston Certified Farmers Market and Street Fair

When: Thursday through October 26, 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Livingston, Main Street.

Info: The City of Livingston will host it’s very first Certified Farmers Market and Street Fair every Thursday starting June 8 through till October 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be local produce, entertainment, merchandise, crafts, food vendors, informational booths and aKid’s Zone. There are also vendor spaces still available at $20 per week or $60 per month and all food vendors must get proper permits. For more information or to obtain a space call the Market Manager at 209-720-8790 or the recreation office at 209-394-8830 or visit city’s website www.livingstoncity.com.

TURLOCK

What: Dinner Fundraiser

When: Tuesday, 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 and includes chicken Tampiquenaand, Carnitas served with rice and beans. Corn tortillas and chips included. For more information contact Jim Dixon, Squad Club President 209-202-5182.

This story was originally published June 4, 2017 at 8:56 PM with the headline "Around the Region (06/05/17)."