Around the Region (11/06/17)

MODESTO

What: YCCD Trustee Study Session

When: Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: YCCD District Office, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: The Yosemite Community College District, Board of Trustees will be having a board study session at the YCCD District Office. For more information contact the district at 209-575-6519 or visit www.boarddocs.com/ca/yosemite/Board.

What: Modesto Kiwanis Club meeting

When: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Famiglia Bistro, 2501 McHenry Ave.

Info: The Modesto Kiwanis invites the public to its lunch meeting. Mary Menz, founder and director of Modesto Argentine Tango, will discuss how dance helps the body and the origins of the tango; she will demonstrate the tango in the restaurant’s ballroom. Seats are limited and reservations are required. Lunch is $15. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact President Jeremiah Williams 209-568-3096.

HILMAR

What: Sunshine Club Weekly Luncheon

When: Mondays, 1 p.m.

Where: Hot Rod Diner, 8155 Lander Ave.

Info: The Sunshine Club is a support group for both men and women who have lost a loved one. Meet new friends who understand what suddenly being alone really means. The lunch is no-host. For more information, contact Darlene at 209-668-6792.

OAKDALE

What: Oakdale Women’s Club Luncheon

When: Tuesday, Noon to 2 p.m.

Where: Oakdale Golf and Country Club, 243 N. Stearns Rd.

Info: The Oakdale Women’s Club invites the public to its lunch buffet meetings, the first Tuesday of each month through May. The club is for women whose goal is to promote civic improvements to the City of Oakdale. The Guest Speaker is Pamela Kelly of the Oakdale Rescue Mission; Home Project. Christmas stockings for needy children will be handed out to be filled by Club members and then returned by Dec. 5. The Club members are also asked to bring canned goods for community sharing. Lunch is $16, and reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation call 209-342-0281 or email owc501@yahoo.com.

PATTERSON

What: Patterson Joint Unified School District board meeting

When: Monday, 6 p.m.

Where: PJUSD district office, 510 Keystone Blvd.

Info: The Patterson Joint Unified School District will have a regular school board meeting Monday. For more information, call the district office at 209-895-7700 or go to patterson.agendaonline.net.

RIVERBANK

What: Meeting of the Compassionate Friends

When: 2nd Monday, 7 pm

Where: 2201 Morrill Road (NE corner at Oakdale Road)

Info: This support group is for families whose children have died at any age, from any cause. Bereaved parents, grandparents, and adult siblings are invited to attend. First time attendees are encouraged to call 209-622-6786 before attending or email tcfmodestoriverbank@gmail.com or visit www.compassionatefriends.org.

TURLOCK

What: AAUW Dinner and Scholarship Fundraiser

When: Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Toscana's Ristorante, 1801 Colorado Ave.

Info: The American Association of University Women will be having its Wine Social Dinner and Scholarship Fundraiser. There will be a raffle and silent auction to raise funds for local high school scholarships, math and science camp and graduate fellowships. Tickets are $45, reservations required. For more information contact Arlene 209-544-8141 or sheila 209-667-0380 or visit turlock-ca.aauw.net.

This story was originally published November 5, 2017 at 2:17 PM with the headline "Around the Region (11/06/17)."