Around the Region (06/16/17)
MODESTO
What: American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: Johansen HS, 641 Norseman Drive
Info: The 24-hour relay begins Saturday at 9 a.m. Funds raised help the American Cancer Society provide free information and support for people facing the disease, and fund cancer research that will help protect future generations. For more information visit RelayForLife.org or www.RelayForLife.org/ModestoCA, or contact Michael Riddle at 209-914-6020 or email Michael.riddle@cancer.org.
What: Corpus Christi Procession
When: Saturday, 6:45 p.m.
Where: St. Joseph's Church, 1813 Oakdale Road
Info: St. Joseph's Church invites the public to join in the annual Corpus Christi Procession, as the church and its parishoners honor the Lord with a one hour walk around the streets of St. Joseph's Church. The procession includes members of the parish and others who assemble in their finest dress, accompanied by clergy, special ministries, as well as children in their first communion dress. For more information call 209-551-4973 or visit www.stjmod.com.
What: Graffiti Events
When: Saturday
Where: Various Locations
Info: Saturday’s first event is at the Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., with a classic car show that pays tribute to George Lucas’s American Graffiti movie. Vehical registration is $35, starts at 9 a.m., for more information call 209-577-3093. The second event will be at the State Theatre, 1307 J Street, with a Sing-a-Long to the classic movie, “Grease”. Movie starts at 3 p.m., tickets $5, for more information call 209-527-4697.
What: American Red Cross blood drive
When: Various days
Where: Various locations
Info: The American Red Cross is seeking the public’s help in maintaining its blood supply. Visit the following locations: Saturday, Modesto Blood Donation Center, 1900 W. Orangeburg Ave., 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, Turlock Blood Donation Center, 655 E. Hawkeye, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, Sonora Blood Donation Center, 850 Sanguinetti Road, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. 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.
DARDANELLE
What: Camp Jack Hazard
When: Through July 21
Where: Camp Jack Hazard, Highway 108
Info: Camp Jack Hazard located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains will be celebrating its 93rd year serving the youth of the Central Valley and beyond. There are three camp categories with multiple sessions, excluding Rookies Camp, has one session fron July 1-4. Transportation is included in the camp registration fee which varies from $399-$720. Fun program activities includes archery, horseback riding, arts and crafts, ropes course, rock climbing, swimming and traditional campfires. First session starts June 24. Scholarships are available. For more information call 209-965-7254 or visit www.campjackhazard.org.
PINECREST
What: Pinecrest Fish Faire
When: Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Pinecrest Amphitheater, Pinecrest Lake Road
Info: Young fishers can learn how to cast, try their hand at fishing-related games and learn about the Forest, the environment and fish. Registration for Fish Faire begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Pinecrest amphitheater and the day ends with awards from 12:30 to 1 p.m. For more information call the Summit Ranger District, 209-965-3434, or the Stanislaus National Forest's Supervisor's Office at 209-532-3671.
TWAIN HARTE
What: Concerts in the Pines
When: Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Eproson Park, 22919 Meadow Ln.
Info: Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to its Concerts in the Pines series. The featured band will be Nigel and Clive. The duo will pay tribute to the British Invasion by covering songs by the Beatles, Rolling Stones and many other. For more information contact the Chamber at 209-586-4482 or visit www.twainhartecc.com.
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75 YEARS AGO: Residents of Turlock turned in 3 million tons of scrap rubber at various service stations in the city on the first day of the nationwide scrap rubber drive. Harry F. Nystrom, chairman of the local salvage for victory campaign, said that $374.30 had been collected from the sale of the scrap rubber that had been collected and deposited into the account of the Turlock Civilian Defense Council.
This story was originally published June 15, 2017 at 10:24 AM with the headline "Around the Region (06/16/17)."