Around the Region (05/27/15)
MODESTO
What: SONS IN RETIREMENT MEETING
When: Wednesday, 11 a.m.
Where: Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way
Info: The Sons in Retirement, Branch 103, monthly luncheon will feature guest speaker Cathy Mendoza, executive director of The First Tee of Central Valley, who will speak about The First Tee program. Sons in Retirement is an organization of retired men who join together to avoid the boredom of retirement. For more information, call Richard Provost at (209) 577-8219 or visit www.sirinc2.org/branch103.
What: SENIOR NUTRITION COUPON DISTRIBUTION
When: Thursday, 8 to 10 a.m.
Where: Modesto Certified Farmers Market, 16th Street between H and I streets
Info: The Area Agency on Aging has received the Senior Farmers Market coupon booklets and will be distributing them to seniors 60 and older who live in Stanislaus County and have a limited income ($1,800 per month or less for individuals, or $2,426 per month for households of two). One booklet per eligible senior per year. Coupon booklets contain $20 in coupons for use like cash at certified farmers markets to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, honey or edible herbs. First come, first served, while supplies last. For more information, call the Senior Information Line at (209) 558-8698.
What: CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECK EVENT
When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Los Amigos Tire, 1700 Crows Landing Road
Info: Parents and families can come get their child safety seats inspected for safety and learn about child safety seat information. Event co-sponsored by Los Amigos Tire Pros, CHP, Latino Community Roundtable, Congregations Building Communities, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department, Modesto Police Department, Health Plan of San Joaquin, Wal-Mart, Rank Investigations and Security, and The Stanislaus-Tuolumne Central Labor Council. For more information, call Tony Madrigal, event coordinator, at (209) 579-4776 or email tmadrigal@modestogov.com.
Merced
What: COMMUNITY MEETING
When: Saturday, 2 p.m.
Where: Rivera Middle School, 945 Buena Vista Drive
Info: The Independent Districting Advisory Committee is hosting a community meeting to get the public’s ideas in the creation of six City Council election districts. Those attending will hear about the districting process and how they can help by drawing their own maps. They also will be asked to help define their neighborhoods. Translation services in Spanish and Hmong will be available. For more information, call (209) 385-6834.
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YESTERYEARS
40 YEARS AGO: The city of Modesto received a federal grant of $174,816 to purchase three 40- to 45-passenger air-conditioned diesel buses. However, the city would have to cover one-fifth of the total cost.
This story was originally published May 26, 2015 at 4:00 PM with the headline "Around the Region (05/27/15)."