Around the Region (02/06/18)
MODESTO
What: Healthy Aging Association Balance Program
When: Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Rd., Suite 15
Info: The Healthy Aging and Association will be offering is free balance program to older adults, ages 60 and over. The “A Matter of Balance” program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Registrants will receive information, resources and a fall prevention manual. Two-hour sessions are every Tuesday for eight weeks. Space is limited; call 209-525-4670 to check seating availability.
What: Great Valley Academy Meeting
When: Tuesday, 1 p.m.
Where: Great Valley Academy, 3200 Tully Rd.
Info: The Great Valley Academy will be holding informational meetings throughout the month of February for families that are interested in applying for enrollment at GVA. For more information call 209-576-2283.
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: “Reducing Global Warming Emissions - What is the Best Policy?.” The subject is presented by James Hopf, nuclear engineer, 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, email andersonr@mjc.edu or visit www.mjc.edu.
What: Night to Shine Prom
When: Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Shelter Cove Community Church, 4242 Coffee Rd.
Info: The Society for disABILITIES is partnering with Renew Church and Shelter Cove Community Church of Modesto to host Night to Shine, a special needs prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation for individuals with disabilities 14 years and older. The night will be filled with lights, laughter, music, and dancing. For more information or to register to be a guest or volunteer for the event, contact Channa at 209-524-3536 or email at channa@societyfordisabilities.org or visit nighttoshinemodesto.com.
ANGELS CAMP
What: Living History Day
When: Saturday, 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 each month as docents re-create life in a Calfornia Gold Rush town. Artisan's 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
GROVELAND
What: Second Sunday Monthly Breakfast
When: Wednesday, 8 a.m.
Where: Groveland SCD, 18966 Ferretti Road
Info: The Central Sierra Audubon Society will be having another bird walk, this time on the Groveland Community Services District grounds. The walk will be led by Jeanne Ridgley and walkers will have a chance to explore the 200-acres of oak, pine and willow habitats with its three water storage ponds. Rain will cancel the walk and it will last about two to three hours. For more information contact Jeanne Ridgley 209-962-7598 or Jan Jorn-Baird 209-532-1106.
TURLOCK
What: Art Around Town Walk
When: Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Turlock, Various Locations
Info: The Art Around Town walk opens with its first quarterly art walk for the 2018 season. Seven downtown businesses focused on the arts will be open; The Carnegie Arts Center, Rembrandt and Rosé, Inspirations Salon, Vail Creek Jewelry Designs, The Gallery Finesse, Crust & Crumb and Colossal Tattoo. Attendees may stroll between art galleries and businesses located on and near Main Street. All will have refreshments along with art, antiques, and locally handcrafted items for viewing and for sale. For more information visit facebook.com/ArtAroundTownTurlock.
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25 YEARS AGO: Ceres High School, through the Regional Occupation Program for Law Enforcement, instituted a program that had utilized members of its student body. The students completed a one-year course in the ROP for Law Enforcement and scored 100 percent on tests regarding police codes and procedures. The students were then allowed to secure their own campus while wearing bright blue jackets and carrying walkie-talkies. Their duties included checking passes, enforcing the dress code and other various duties. The only thing they were not allowed to do was touch fellow students while escorting them to the office. The students in the ROP program had plans for a career as a cop and the work was considered an internship.
This story was originally published February 5, 2018 at 2:32 PM with the headline "Around the Region (02/06/18)."