Around the Region (11/25/17)

MODESTO

What: Cat Network of Stanislaus Adoptions

Where: Caldrons Pets Choice, 3507 Tully Ave.

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

Info: The Cat Network of Stanislaus will hold an adoption event as well as info booth about feral cat programs. All cats are $40. For more information call 209-735-0604 or visit catnetworkofstanislaus.org.

What: Veterans Advisory Commission

When: Monday, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Suite 15

Info: The commission is looking for veterans and family members who can attend meetings held the fourth Monday of every month to represent all veterans in Stanislaus County by advising the Board of Supervisors and staff. For more information call Joe Madden at 209-914-4764.

What: Poinsettia Fundraiser

When: Through Nov. 27

Where: Parent Resource Center

Info: The Parent Resource Center holds its annual fundraiser with foil-wrapped poinsettias in traditional Christmas red. Two sizes are available, 6- and 10- inch, $12 and $30. Orders are taken through Nov. 27 and poinsettias will be available for pick up on Dec. 1. Free local delivery is available for orders of six or more 6-inch plants, and/or any number of 10 inch plants. For more information or to place an order call the center at 209-549-8193 or go online at prcfamilies.org.

ANGELS CAMP

What: Calaveras Fair Beef Exhibitor Deadline

When: Through Dec. 21

Where: Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St.

Info: The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee announces requirements for junior livestock beef exhibitors. If you are planning to exhibit a market beef project or a replacement heifer project you must own the animal by Dec. 21. Heifers must have their Brucellosis vaccine before being accepted. For more information contact the fair office at 209-736-2461 or visit www.frog-livestock.org.

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.

SONORA

What: InFocus Photography Competition and Exhibition

When: Nov. 30-Jan. 23

Where: Tuolumne County Arts Alliance, 251 Barretta St.

Info: The Tuolumne County Arts Alliance presents the 31st annual InFocus Photography Competition and Exhibition. Entries are now being accepted using the web-based competition management system client.smarterentry.com/tcaa. The deadline for final entries is Jan. 22 by 6 p.m. Instructions and further information can be found at www.Infocus-tcaa.org. Categories are landscapes, nature, in the moment, still life/found object, elements of design and water in all its forms. For more information, call the alliance at 209-532-2787, email contests@tuolumnecountyarts.org or visit www.Infocus-tcaa.org.

TURLOCK

What: Competition: Central Valley Photography

When: Through 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3

Where: Online

Info: Carnegie Arts Center invites the public to enter its annual exhibition “Valley Focus,” featuring works by area photographers. Entries will be accepted from throughout California and will be juried by photographer Ted Orland. The exhibit will be on view Jan. 17-March 18. A detailed prospectus with complete rules and entry information can be found at www.CarnegieArtsTurlock.org. For more information call the center at 209-632-5761.

100 YEARS AGO: An ad in the Modesto Evening News announced the Modesto Business College had openings for its day and evening classes. The ad encouraged readers to answer the call of Uncle Sam, as the government needed 10,000 stenographers and typists, who could earn $1,200 to $12,000. The call was in response to the United States declaring war on Germany. Modesto Business College was located at 925 Tenth Street and J.M. Culpepper was manager.

This story was originally published November 24, 2017 at 1:49 PM with the headline "Around the Region (11/25/17)."