Around the Region (02/08/18)

MODESTO

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 to learn about the clubs day trips around the region and extended trips. 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: Dog Adoptions

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

Where: Petsmart, 2100 McHenry Ave.

Info: Westside Animals for Adoption will have dogs of all sizes looking for forever homes. For more information call 209-892-3114, see the WAA dogs at www.westsideanimalsforadoption.com/, or check out WAA's Facebook page.

What: Veterans Foundation Sweetheart Dinner/Dance

When: Saturday, 6 p.m.

Where: Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Rd., Suite 15

Info: Master Chef John Surla of Surla's Restaurant is offering lemon caper chicken breast and tri-tip with cabernet mushroom reduction preceded by anti-pasta appetizers and followed by a special dessert. The sweetheart dinner will include live music from the band Reflection. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the opportuity socialize and enjoy appetizers; followed by the dinner at 7 p.m. Dancing to follow dinner. Full service lounge. Tickets are $45 per person. Proceeds go to support county veterans and the services provided to them. For more information, call 209-343-6292.

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.

COULTERVILLE

What: Second Sunday Monthly Breakfast

When: Sunday, 8 a.m.

Where: Coulterville Old Schoolhouse, Corner of Broadway and Cemetery streets

Info: The Northern Mariposa County History Center (NMCHC) holds its Second Sunday Monthly Breakfast with pancakes, eggs, ham or sausage, and fresh fruit. Hot coffee, tea, cocoa, orange juice and milk are available. Adults $5, children $3, family of four $15. Proceeds cover operating expenses of the Coulterville museum. For more information, call 209-878-3015 or visit coultervillehistorycenter.org.

LA GRANGE

What: Odd Fellows Breakfast

When: Sunday, 8 to 11 a.m.

Where: IOOF Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd.

Info: The La Grange Odd Fellows, LaFayette Lodge #65 invites the public to its second Sunday breakfast at the IOOF Hall. Guest will get biscuits and gracy, sausage, ham and cheese omelets and all-you-can-eat pancakes. all Cost is $6 adults, ages 7 to 12 are $3, and 6 and under are free. Complimentary coffee and orange juice will also be available. For more information call Chris at 209-853-2128 or email renwah@sonnet.com.

50 YEARS AGO: It was reported that the Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall facility would offer continuation high school classes by the first of March. The acting chief administrative officer, Thomas Bright, advised the Board of Supervisors that a portable classroom was to be placed on grounds for the youth to take classes as they would not be able to attend school due to their detention. The continuation high school was expected to operated the program but the county would pay all expenses except those shared with the state. The program was expected to cost $20,525 a year, with the county’s share at $15,000.

This story was originally published February 7, 2018 at 12:46 PM with the headline "Around the Region (02/08/18)."