Around the Region (06/02/15)

MODESTO

What: SONS IN RETIREMENT MEETING

When: Thursday, 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: The Seasons, 945 McHenry Ave.

Info: The Sons in Retirement, Branch 144 monthly luncheon features guest speaker John Bree, who will speak on “The Water Situation in California.” Sons in Retirement is a club for retired men who meet to renew friendships, discuss issues and participate in activities. For more information, call Sam Graham at (209) 552-0960.

What: DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING

When: Saturday, 11 a.m.

Where: Denny’s Restaurant, 1525 McHenry Ave.

Info: Democratic Women’s Club of Stanislaus County meeting featuring guest speaker Modesto Police Chief Galen Carroll. He will speak on the relationships with law enforcement within the county. For more information, email demwomensclub@gmail.com.

What: GRIEFSHARE PROGRAM

When: Monday, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: Modesto Covenant Church, Fireside Room, 913 Floyd Ave.

Info: GriefShare, a national program equipped to aid in beginning to recover from grief and renew hope, weekly DVD series. Program runs through Sept. 7. Workbook cost is $15. For more information or to register to attend, email Van or Nancy Switzer at nswitzer7@gmail.com.

Ceres

What: LIBRARY GRAND REOPENING

When: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Ceres branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 2250 Magnolia Ave.

Info: The Ceres Library grand reopening celebration featuring exploration of the newly redesigned library and children’s activities. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Ceres Library at (209) 558-7801.

YESTERYEARS

25 YEARS AGO: It was announced that the Oakdale City Council would consider applying a 20 to 25 percent increase in water rates for the city’s residents. The proposal would work to penalize those who used too much water, while the funds would help to improve the city’s aging water system.

This story was originally published June 1, 2015 at 1:02 PM with the headline "Around the Region (06/02/15)."