Around the Region (05/14/15)
Modesto
What: DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING
When: Monday, 6 p.m.
Where: Denny’s restaurant, 1525 McHenry Ave.
Info: Central Valley Democratic Club meeting will feature presenters John Lucas, Leng Powell, Frank Ploof and Richard Anderson. Anderson will present a local documentary on “The Homeless in Modesto.” Peace Life Center members will speak on their project to assist the homeless. Non-members welcome. For more information, call Linda at (209) 863-9137.
What: TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE
When: Monday, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Grimbleby Coleman CPAs Inc., 200 W. Roseburg Ave.
Info: Smart Talkers Toastmasters, Club No. 3494, is hosting an open house to meet members and listen to keynote speaker Lisa Mazza of Grimbleby Coleman and Chuck Hooper of BIAlytics, who will speak about the importance of leadership and communication skills. For more information, call Maria Azevedo at (209) 613-9706.
Waterford
What: ARCHERY SHOOTS
When: Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m.
Where: Modesto Reservoir, Archery Range, 18143 Reservoir Road
Info: Yahi Bowmen is hosting two archery shoots: Saturday, CIBA regional shoot 14 3D targets, open to all forms of archery with novelty arcade; and Sunday, the annual Bill Sullivan Traditional Shoot, open to traditional archery equipment, 28 3D targets. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/YahiBowmenModesto.
Patterson
What: PUBLIC HEARING
When: Tuesday, 5 p.m.
Where: Patterson Community Center, 506 Mayette St.
Info: The Central Valley Opportunity Center Inc. will conduct a public hearing to receive input from the community on the needs and services for the low-income and/or migrant and seasonal farmworkers. All interested residents of Stanislaus County are welcome. For more information, call the CVOC office at (209) 577-3210.
Sonora
What: AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING
When: Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Where: Tuolumne County Library, Community Room, 480 Greenley Road
Info: Central Sierra Audubon Society meeting will feature guest speaker Tom Hahn, biological sciences faculty member at University of California, Davis, who will have a presentation titled “A Nomad for all Seasons: Natural History of the Red Crossbill of the West.” Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (209) 532-1106.
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YESTERYEARS
50 YEARS AGO: It was announced that Gov. Edmund G. Brown had signed a bill that allowed up to $7 million for recreation and enhancement of fish and wildlife at the New Don Pedro Dam Project. The Modesto and Turlock irrigation districts were partners in the $93 million project.
This story was originally published May 13, 2015 at 4:22 PM with the headline "Around the Region (05/14/15)."