Around the Region (02/04/18)

MODESTO

What: Finance and Board Meeting

When: Monday, 11 a.m.

Where: YCCD District Office, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: The Yosemite Community College District will conduct two meetings: standing board finance committee at 11 a.m.; board of trustees meeting at noon. There will be an opportunity for participation in the meeting at Columbia College, Manzanita Room 226, 11600 Columbia College Drive. The meeting are open to the public and interested stakeholders. For more information contact the district office at 209-575-6509 or visit www.boarddocs.com or www.yosemite.edu/trustees.

What: Korena War Veterans, Post 316 Meeting

When: Monday, 1 p.m.

Where: Stanislaus County Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road

Info: Monthly meeting for anyone who served in the military service during the Korean War and any veterans who have served in the Korean Defense Forces. For more information, contact Ernest Lewis at 209-523-7387, callers are requested to leave a message.

What: Coaches vs. Cancer Night

When: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Modesto Junior College East Campus, 435 College Ave.

Info: The Modesto Junior College Basketball program will hold Coaches vs. Cancer Night, as the Pirates take on Santa Rosa Junior College. Half the net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society. The men’s basketball team tips off at 5:30 p.m. and the women play at 7:30 p.m. in the MJC Gymnasium on East Campus. The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches that is supported by the California Community College Athletic Association. $5 general admission, $3 senior citizens and students, free for under age 7. For more information contact Nick Stavrianoudakis, MJC director of athletics, at 209-575-6835 or email stavrianoudakisn@mjc.edu.

ANGELS CAMP

What: Living History Day

When: Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Info: Visitors will be transported back in time every second Saturday of the month as docents re-create life in a California Gold Rush town. Artisan exhibits in the Mining and Ranching building include a carpenter’s shop, print shop and textile shop, each staffed by informed docents ready to demonstrate their respective craft. The event is free with general museum admission ($7 for adults and $3 for children). For more information, call 209-736-2963 or visit angelscamp.gov/museum.

OAKDALE

Who: Oakdale Women’s Club Luncheon/meeting

When: Tuesday, noon to 2 p.m.

Where: Oakdale Golf & Country Club, 243 N. Stearns Road

Info: The Oakdale Women’s Club invites the public to its lunch buffet meetings, the first Tuesday of each month through May. The club promotes civic improvements to the City of Oakdale. Guest speaker is Teresa Hammond of The Oakdale Leader. All members attending are welcome to bring a guest. Lunch is $16, and reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation call 209-342-0281 or email owc501@yahoo.com.

RIVERBANK

What: Meeting of the Compassionate Friends

When: Second Monday, 7 pm

Where: 2201 Morrill 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. First time attendees are encouraged to call 209-622-6786 before attending or email tcfmodestoriverbank@gmail.com or visit www.compassionatefriends.org.

TURLOCK

What: Sunshine Club Weekly Luncheon

When: Mondays, 1 p.m.

Where: The Olive Garden, 2749 Countryside Drive

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

This story was originally published February 3, 2018 at 2:53 PM with the headline "Around the Region (02/04/18)."