Around the Region (01/23/18)
MODESTO
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. Each week the club has a new presentation and discussions about upcoming club events. Lunch is $15. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact President Jeremiah Williams 209-568-3096.
What: MJC Science Colloquium
When: Wednesday, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Where: Modesto JC West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Info: The weekly science solloquium will feature the topic: “How Original California People Used Native Plants Everyday.” The subject is presented by Lillian Vallee, Ph.D., MJC professor emeritus of English, in the Science Community Center, Room 115. The Colloquium series offers one-hour discussions on timely science-related topics, and is free and open to the public. There is a $2 charge for on campus parking without a permit. For more information , call 209-529-5182 or email andersonr@mjc.edu or visit www.mjc.edu.
What: Calling Designers and Models
When: Thursdays through Feb. 22, 6 p.m.
Where: Red Shield Center, 1649 Las Vegas Street
Info: Manos Unidas of South Modesto is calling for designers and models to help transform trash into fashion. This effort will help South Modesto with recycling and art in the community. Classes begin Thursday, Jan. 11 and go each Thursday til Feb. 22. The classes are free for the designers and models. To reserve a seat call Jose Borroel 209-812-9486 or email joseborroel@gmail.com. For more information contact Joseph Sanchez 209-543-2768 or email joselito6768@gmail.com.
MERCED
What: Buhach Colony HS Crab Feed
When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 5:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Merced County Fairgrounds, 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Info: The Buhach Colony High School Music Boosters will be hosting its 13th annual Crab Feed and Jazz band dinner at the Pavillion Building in side the fairgrounds. The event will feature live entertainment from the Buhach Jazz Ensemble, along with raffle. The Music Boosters sole charter is to support and enhance the music program at BCHS. All proceeds will back to the program help fund the activities of the band program. Cost is $50 per person; $360 for a table of 8, and seating is limited. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Nancy Benz at 209-631-6178 or Kevin Benz 209-658-8428 or email gobchsmusic@gmail.com or visit eventbrite.com/e/bchs-music-boosters-crab-feed.
SONORA
What: Columbia College Jazz Series
When: Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Sonora High School, 430 N Washington St.
Info: The Columbia College Jazz Series continues on with a special program at the Sonora High School Auditorium. The program will feature the Columbia Kicks Big Band, the Lucky CuZn Brass Band (New Orleans Style) and a special performance by the Sonora High Jazz Band. Tickets are $15 for general admission or $20 for VIP seating; proceeds benefit the Sonora High music program. Pre-sale tickets available at the Mt. Bookshop or the College Bookstore at 209-588-5126. Columbia Jazz Series Season tickets are included in this event.
TURLOCK
What: March For Change
When: Tuesday, 4 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 115, S. Golden State Blvd.
Info: The Coalition Against Hate is organizing a rally and march in its continuing fight against racism and bigotry in the Turlock community. Staging will be at Central park beginning at 4 p.m.; at 4:30 p.m. ralliers will march to Turlock City Hall and at 6 p.m. the city council meeting will begin. The March For Change initially pushed the Turlock City Council to pass a resolution against racism. However, the group has been disappointed in the city’s commitment to follow through with leadership and solutions. The community continues to see hundreds of alt-right stickers, graffiti and flyers posted throughout the area, including at schools, lamp posts and on traffic signs. March For Change is on the agenda and will be addressing the city leaders. For more information email March4ChangeContact@gmail.com or visit March For Change Facebook event listing.
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25 YEARS AGO: It was reported that Nestle USA had plans to build major West Coast distribution center in the Crossroads business park in Lathrop. Construction for the 750,000-square-foot distribution center was estimated at $25 million. The 525-acre Crossroads business park was on the east side of Interstate 5 and south of Louise Ave. in Lathrop; and its was expected that the project would have been completed in early 1994. When completed, the center would have handled an estimated 1,000 food and beverage items for the various divisions of Nestle USA, including Nestle Beverage Co., Nestle Food Co., Nestle Brands Foodservice Co. and Nestle Refrigerated Food Co.
This story was originally published January 22, 2018 at 2:38 PM with the headline "Around the Region (01/23/18)."