Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/02/19)

MODESTO

What: Volunteers for Shelter for Homeless & Runaway Teens

When: Monday, 3-4:40 p.m.

Where: Hutton House, 201 Jennie St.

Info: Center for Human Services Hutton House, the only shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 13-17 between Sacramento and Fresno, will conduct group interviews and orientations for volunteers. Hutton House staff need assistance with a variety of tasks. For more information visit www.centerforhumanservices.org/huttonhouse.

What: Modesto Junior College Science Colloquium

When: Wednesday, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.

Where: MJC West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: The weekly science colloquium will feature the lecture: “Mass Mortalities in Marine Species,” presented by Lauren Schiebelhut, Postdoctorate Researcher, UC Merced. The colloquium series offers one-hour discussions on timely science-related topics, and is free and open to the public. There is a $2 charge for on-campus parking without a permit. For more information, call 209-529-5182 or email andersonr@mjc.edu or visit www.mjc.edu or sciencecolloquium.wordpress.com.

What: Free Car Seat Checks

When: Saturday, Feb. 2

Time: 9 a.m. to noon

Where: Doctors Medical Center, 1400 Florida Avenue in Modesto (basement of parking garage)

Description: Safe Kids Stanislaus – led by Doctors Medical Center and Stanislaus County Police Activities League – hosts free car seat checks on Saturday. Learn how to install your child’s car seat or booster seat. Find out if it’s time for a change. Nationally certified technicians will inspect and help you properly install your child’s car seat. Please bring: Car seat, child who rides in the seat, child seat instruction manual (if possible) and vehicle owner’s manual (if possible). Please note: Six months or more expectant mothers welcome. Plan on spending approximately 45 minutes per car seat.

What: Spring Vegetable Gardening Class

When: Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Stanislaus County AG Center, 3800 Cornucopia Way

Info: The University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources will be holding a gardening class at the Ag Center in Harvest Hall Rooms D & E. The public is invited to learn which vegetables to plant in the spring, and when to start seed indoors for spring planting. For more information and to reserve a seat, contact Anne Schellman at 209-525-6862 or visit ucanr.edu/spring2019. Attendees needing special accommodation should call 209-525-6800 at least 48 hours prior to the class.

ESCALON

What: Gospel Concert

When: Sunday, 6 p.m.

Where: Escalon First Baptist Church, 1511 Catherine Way

Info: Southern Gospel recording artist, J.P. Thomas will perform at Escalon First Baptist Church. The public is invited to the concert. No admission fees are requested, however an offering will be taken in support of the music ministry of Thomas. For more information on the artist, visit www.jpthomasonline.com. For information about the event, contact Pastor Dale Pederson at 209-718-6130.

GROVELAND

What: Bird Viewing & Walk

When: Wednesday, 8 a.m.

Where: Groveland Community Services District, 18966 Ferretti Road

Info: Central Sierra Audubon Society invites the community to its next bird viewing walk at the Groveland Community Services District. GCSD’s 200 plus acres of oak, pine and willow habitat with three water storage ponds. Two species were seen last month; including Wood Ducks, Buffleheads and Golden-crowned Sparrows and many others. Access for birders here is limited. Birders must be accompanied by a GCSD authorized birder. Meet in the GCSD parking lot. For more information contact Jeanne Ridgley 209-962-7598.

HICKMAN

What: Hickman Municipal Advisory Council

When: Thursday, Feb. 7, 7 pm.

Where: Hickman Charter School, 13304 4th Street

Info: The meeting will feature reports from the CHP, Sheriff’s Office, Stanislaus County Supervisor and other community agencies. Special presentations will be made upon request. For more information contact Richard Walke 209-874-5404.

OAKDALE

Who: Oakdale Women’s Club Luncheon/Meeting

When: Tuesday, noon to 2 p.m.

Where: Oakdale Golf & Country Club, 243 N. Stearns Road

Info: The Oakdale Women’s Club will host Susan Broadwell and her “Real Ethnic Art” event at February’s luncheon. Broadwell is from Oakdale and maintains a home in the highlands of Guatemala. She will sell a variety of jewelry, handbags and scarves, all assembled without the aid of electricity and handmade by village artisan women of Guatemala. Seating based on reservations only. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Karen Barajas at 209-848-2231.

SONORA

What: Columbia College Jazz Series

When: Saturday, 3 p.m.

Where: Columbia College, 11600 Columbia College Drive

Info: Columbia College holds its annual Big Band Jazz Festival on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the Mountain Bookshop at the Junction or the college bookstore or call 209-588-5126.

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This story was originally published February 1, 2019 at 10:56 AM.