Around the Region (05/08/15)

Modesto

What: YOUTH FOR CHRIST EVENT

When: Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Where: Surla’s, 431 12th St.

Info: Youth for Christ will present “Be The Story,” an evening of complimentary dinner, good friends and a great story. Space is limited; RSVP required. For more information or to RSVP to attend, call (209) 522-9568, ext. 111, or email scyfc@scyfc.com.

What: BOOKS FOR KIDS SALE

When: Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; May 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Modesto branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 1500 I St.

Info: Scholastic Community Book Sale, 50 percent off new kids books. Sponsored by The Friends of the Modesto Library. For more information, call (209) 996-1531.

Oakdale

What: SENIOR DRIVER SAFETY COURSE

When: Wednesday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Oak Valley Community Hospital, 350 Oak St.

Info: Senior Driver Safety Course participants will get a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 nonmembers. Class size limited to 25 participants. Valid driver’s license required. For more information or to preregister, call (209) 847-5121, ext. 10.

What: WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON

When: Thursday, noon to 1:45 p.m.

Where: Papapolloni, 1214 West F St.

Info: Women of the Central Valley are invited to attend the Oakdale Women’s Connection Luncheon featuring Bloomingcamp Ranch Activities, presented by Joy. Guest speaker will be Jo Ann Hoffman. Lunch and program $18. Reservations appreciated. For more information or to make a reservation to attend, call Barbara at (209) 847-5605 or Dierdra at (209) 844-5043.

YESTERYEARS

75 YEARS AGO: A Modesto branch store of Goodwill Industries was set to open at 517 H Street with Mrs. C.L. Thwing in charge. Opening of the store had been approved by the board of directors of the organization.

This story was originally published May 7, 2015 at 4:26 PM with the headline "Around the Region (05/08/15)."