Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (03/26/19)

MODESTO

What: Sons In Retirement Branch 103 Monthly Luncheon

When: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way, Modesto

Info: Gentleman’s luncheon club with special guest Stanislaus County Sheriff Jeff Dirkse. To get more information on activities and meetings contact Bob Kredit, 209-672-0326 or visti sirinc2.org/branch103.

What: Modesto Junior College Science Colloquium

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

Where: MJC West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: A lecture on “Habitat Fragmentation and Restoration at the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge” presented by Alison McNally, Professor of Geography, CSU Stanislaus State. This talk will focus on variables that have contributed to habitat decline and steps the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners are taking to restore habitat flora and fauna. The colloquium 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: Stroud Elementary School 25th Anniversary Commemoration

When: Thursday, 5:45 p.m.

Where: Stroud Multipurpose Room, 815 Frazine Road

Info: All past and present students, families, staff and friends of Stroud Elementary School are invited to participate in a look back at the school’s first 25 years. For more information, call 209-505-1295.

What: Stanislaus County Caregiver Resource Fair

When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon

Where: Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Suite 15

Info: The third annual Stanislaus County Caregiver Resource Fair, hosted by Community Hospice and Stanislaus County Aging & Veteran Services, will provide a “one stop shop” means of support and empowerment to all caregivers in Stanislaus County. The fair will offer a continental breakfast, health screenings, community vendors and more, all free of charge. For more information, call event coordinator Krystal Irwin at 949-878-2924 or email CaregiverResourceFair@gmail.com or visit stancaregiverfair.wixsite.com/3rdannual.

What: Donna Durham Memorial Scholarship

When: Deadline April 1 2019

Where: Mail

Info: The Stanislaus County Sierra Club Yokut’s Group is seeking applications for the Donna Durham Memorial Scholarship for the 2019/2020 academic school year. College student applicants must demonstrate a commitment to an environmental or conservation project, and/or course of study through a degree program. A panel of the Sierra Club’s Yokuts Group members will choose the winner. Preference will be given to college/university students living, working or attending school in Stanislaus County. For more information or to download the application, visit https://www.sierraclub.org/mother-lode/yokuts or contact Rick Delvin at 209-743-9252.

SONORA

What: Columbia College Jazz Series

When: Saturday, March 30, 7 p.m.

Where: Columbia College, 11600 Columbia College Drive

Info: Columbia College Jazz Series presents the Columbia Big Band and Singers. Reserved seating $15 and tickets can be purchased at the Mountain Book Store and the college’s bookstore. For more information or to purchase tickets by phone, call 209-588-5126.

TURLOCK

What: Carnegie Board of Directors Application

When: Sunday

Where: Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway

Info: Carnegie Arts Center, its Board of Directors has openings for those who are interested in the future of the arts and education in our region. Individuals with new skills, ideas and a willingness to provide strategic guidance are needed on the board. Individuals interested in applying are asked to visit www.carnegieartsturlock.org/bod to download the application forms or contact Director Lisa McDermott at 209-632-5761, x101.

YOSEMITE

What: Half Dome Permits for Day Hikers

When: Lottery, through Sunday

Where: www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm

Info: Half Dome permits for day hikers preseason lottery closed on March 31 at 9 p.m. New for 2019: Applicants may be a permit holder (trip leader) or alternate only once on only one application during the preseason lottery. Permits to hike to the top of Half Dome are required seven days per week, from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day. Visit https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm.

25 YEARS AGO: It was reported that lawyers for Del Este Water Co. and the city of Modesto had to extended purchase negotiations, which had cost city’s taxpayers nearly $120,000. For the third time since December 1993, both parties postponed court hearings on the city’s attempt to condemn the private utility. In January 1993, city and Del Este officials had agreed on an undisclosed price for the water company, that had 19,000 customers in Modesto and surrounding areas.

This story was originally published March 25, 2019 at 2:31 PM.