Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (03/07/19)

MODESTO

What: MJC Positive People Speaker Series

When: Thursday, 7 p.m.

Where: Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: The MJC Office of Campus Life and Student Learning’s Positive People Speaker Series features Sam Pierstorff, professor of English at MJC and former Poet Laureate for the city of Modesto. Presentation is free to the community; campus parking $2. For more information contact the Office of Campus Life and Student Learning at 209-575-6700.

What: Yokuts Group/Sierra Club

When: Friday, 6:45 p.m.

Where: College Avenue Congregational Church, 1341 College Ave.

Info: Steve Evans of CalWild will present “50 Years of River Protection.” He will offer a historical overview state and federal wild and scenic rivers legislation and how they protect streams like the Tuolumne and Merced Rivers. Social period at 6:45 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. The meeting is free and open to non-members. For more information contact Elaine 209-300-4253.

What: Ethics Seminar

When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon

Where: Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 1120 Tully Road

Info: Stanislaus County Legal Professionals Association (SCLPA) will offer a four-hour ethics seminar on ethics requirements for mandatory continuing legal education. Cost is $35 for SCLPA members and Legal Secretaries, Inc. and 75 for nonmembers; includes a morning snack. Seating limited, no refunds. For more information or to RSVP contact Diane at 209-918-0796.

What: Great Valley Museum Fundraiser

When: Saturday, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Where: MJC West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: The Great Valley Museum at Modesto Junior College invites the community to its first Casino and Game Night fundraiser in the Science Community Center. Each admission receives one drink ticket, one opportunity drawing ticket and a selection of hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $40; must be 21 years or older. To purchase tickets, donate a silent auction item, or obtain sponsorship information, contact the museum at 209-575-6196 or visit the museum webpage at www.mjc.edu/gvm.

What: Camellia Society Mini Show

When: Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Fellowship Hall at the corner of 16th and G St.

Info: Camellia Society of Modesto invites the community to a mini show for its upcoming 58th annual Camellia Show set for March 16-17. For more information email the society at camelliasocietyofmodesto@gmail.com.

CERES

What: Ceres Soroptimists Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence

When: Saturday, 9-11 a.m.

Where: Smyrna Park, Moffett Road

Info: Ceres Soroptimists Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence at Smyrna Park, Ceres. $10 fee goes to victims and their families Teams and costumes encouraged with prizes available. Hot dogs, chips and drinks provided. To register, contact Brandy, 209-988-6166 or email: siceres@soroptimist.net.

SONORA

What: Second Saturday andArt Night

When: Saturday, 5 p.m.

Where: Downtown Sonora

Info: The Sonora Chamber of Commerce, City of Sonora and the Downtown Merchants invite the public to the 102nd consecutive Second Saturday and Art Night. To find shops that are participating in the Art Walk, look for banners along the street. The featured movie at the Opera House will be the 1984 hit “Ghostbusters.” For more information, visit www.2ndsaturdayartnight.org or www.sonorachamber.org.

STANISLAUS COUNTY

What: Stanislaus Partners In Education’s Summer Educator Internship Program

When: Deadline to apply Friday, March 15.

Where: Apply Online, www.stanislauspartners.com.

Info: The 40-hour internships are for educators of kindergarten through junior college in Stanislaus County. The Educator Internship Program is an opportunity for Educators to intern with businesses to learn up-to-date job requirements and enhance their ability to relate the world of work to students. Stipends are provided and college credit is available.

TWAIN HARTE

What: Twain Harte Meeting and Business Showcase

When: Tuesday, March 12, 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Twain Harte Golf Club, 22909 Meadow Drive

Info: The Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its annual event. Member businesses can reserve a free table to advertise their business, non-member cost is $25. Booth participants will be asked to provide snacks, and beverages may be purchased at the Golf Club. The proposed budget will be presented and the 2019 Board of Directors will be introduced. For more information call 209-586-4482 or email the chamber at info@twainhartecc.com to reserve a table or visit www.twainhartecc.com.

This story was originally published March 6, 2019 at 9:19 AM.