Around the Region (02/01/18)
MODESTO
What: Empire School Board Meeting
When: Thursday, 6 p.m.
Where: District Office, 116 N. McClure Road
Info: The Empire Union School District will be holding a regular board of trustees meeting. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. in closed session and open to the public and stakeholders at 6:30 p.m. For more information call the district office 209-521-2800 or visit empire.k12.ca.us or agendaonline.net to get a copy of the agenda.
What: Traveleer’s Travel Club
When: Fridays, 11 a.m.
Where: Denny’s Restaurant, 1525 McHenry Ave.
Info: Traveleer’s Travel Club invites the public to its informational meeting. For more information, call Ann Burkett at 209-529-5896.
What: Bringing Veterans Together
When: Fridays, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Stanislaus Veterans Center Hall, Coffee Road and Sylvan Avenue
Info: The Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County invites veterans and guests to its Happy Hour Fridays in the Stanislaus Veterans Center lounge. There will be cocktails and draft beers on hand for purchase, as well as free popcorn. For more information, contact Becky Crow, 209-484-7166.
What: Society for disAbilities Crab Feed
When: Saturday, Feb. 10, 5 p.m.
Where: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1813 Oakdale Road
Info: The Society for disAbilities will be holding a crab feed in benefit of programs and services provided through the society. The crab feed will be in Father O’Hare Hall, and will start 5 p.m. with cocktails; dinner 6 p.m. The cost is $50 per person; $375 for a table 8. Dinner includes; crab, spaghetti, salad and garlic bread. Dinner goers will also have the opportunity to bid in a silent and live auction. For more information or to purchase tickets call the society office 209-524-3536 or visit societyfordisabilities.org/donations.
ARNOLD
What: Calaveras Big Trees Warming Huts
When: Weekends, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Calaveras Big Trees, 1170 CA-4
Info: The Calaveras Big Trees Association invites the public and those in need of getting out of the cold. The warming hut continues through March. The hut will be open every weekend. While getting warm, visitors will be treated to a free hot chocolate, hot apple cider, coffee, tea and a roaring fire. The warming hut is supported by donations from the public and Calaveras Big Trees Park. For more information, contact the visitors center 209-795-1196 or email cbta@bigtrees.org or visit bigtrees.org.
RIVERBANK
What: Second Annual Crabby Love Affair
When: Saturday, Feb. 10, 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Sante Fe Street
Info: The Central Valley Community Resources, Inc. invites the public to its Second Annual Crab Feed. The crab feed will feature live music, dancing and silent auction. The menu will include: Caribbean Style Crab, Jambalaya rice, cornbread and more. Tickets are $50 for singles; $90 for a couple; and $380 for table 8. All proceeds go to help fund the non-profits activities and outreach. For more information call 209-896-3055.
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50 YEARS AGO: It was reported that the population of Modesto had reached above 50,000 in the previous month. This was due in part to residential and industrial growth within the city. The growth also impacted the City’s 450 classrooms in 21 elementary and three junior high schools in the Modesto City School District. To combat the over flow, a $3.25 million bond was placed on a special election ballot, for the following week, to help finance construction of more classroom buildings and facilities.
This story was originally published January 31, 2018 at 1:57 PM with the headline "Around the Region (02/01/18)."