Around the Region (05/15/15)
Modesto
What: CAR SHOW AND HOSPITAL INFORMATION
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Modesto Masonic Hall, 800 Rose Ave.
Info: The car show will be open to all vehicles; entry fee for vehicles is $30, free to spectators. Prizes to be awarded. Several local vendors. The event will be a benefit for the ancillary functions performed by local Shriners. Current information about Shriners Hospitals for Children will be available. For more information, email oakdaleshrinersclub@gmail.com.
What: PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
When: Wednesday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Telle Center, 1600 Carver Road
Info: Modesto Parkinson’s Support Group meeting will feature guest speaker Dr. Monica Wood, an orthopedic surgeon, who will speak on preventing falls. Meeting will also feature stretching exercises and circles of sharing. Refreshments. Suggested donation, $1. For more information, email gericksonrockingchariranch@gmail.com.
Oakdale
What: LIBRARY MEETING
When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Oakdale branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 151 S. First Ave.
Info: Friends of the Oakdale Library annual meeting will focus on Book Clubs and feature programs on information about some of the established clubs in Oakdale as well as information on starting a new club. Election of officers for 2015-16. Tour of the library will precede discussion and elections. Meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call Rosalie at (209) 847-5454.
Merced
What: DISTRICTING COMMITTEE MEETING
When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Merced Senior Center, 755 W. 15th St.
Info: The Independent Districting Advisory Committee is holding a community meeting to gather public ideas on the creation of six City Council election districts. Attendees will hear about the districting process and how to help, including drawing their own maps. Translation services in Spanish and Hmong will be available. For more information, call (209) 382-6834.
Los Banos
What: KIDS’ FISH, SWIM AND PLAY DAY
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: San Luis Reservoir, Highway 152, San Luis Creek – O’Neill Forebay
Info: A “Catch of the Day” kids fishing, swimming and play day will be offered at San Luis Creek for children ages 3 to 15. Free bait provided. Free strawberries and whipped cream and free crafts. Free pontoon boat rides (weather permitting) for ages 6 and older; first come, first served. Park day use fee $10 per car. For more information, call Jennifer or Howard at (209) 827-5353.
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YESTERYEARS
75 YEARS AGO: It was announced that the Oakdale Union Grammar School district spent an average of $67.40 of its funds on its 678 pupils, on average daily attendance for the 1938-39 school year. This was made public in a study of the expenditures of elementary school districts in California by the California Taxpayers Association. The broke down to: $50.04 on teacher salaries and $17.36 on other accounts.
This story was originally published May 14, 2015 at 3:28 PM with the headline "Around the Region (05/15/15)."