Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (03/28/19)

MODESTO

What: Behavioral Health Board

When: Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m.

Where: Behavioral Health Scenic Medical Complex, 800 Scenic Drive

Info: Stanislaus County Behavioral Health Board regular meeting in the Redwood Room. For more information, call 209-525-6225 or visit stancounty.com/bhrs.

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: Stop the Bleed Free Community Course

When: Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Doctors Medical Center, 1441 Florida Ave.

Info: According to the American College of Surgeons, uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable deaths resulting from a traumatic injury. The course will be held in Conference Center, Room 4, and is designed to teach non-medically trained community members how to control bleeding. For more information or to RSVP, call 209-573-6151.

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 visit stancaregiverfair.wixsite.com/3rdannual.

What: Author Book Signing

When: Saturday, noon

Where: Barnes & Noble, 3501 McHenry Ave.

Info: Book signing for horror fiction author and Northern California resident Jerry Knaak, with copies of his new book “The Dark Terror,” as well as his first two publications, “The Dark Truth” and “The Dark Descent.” For more information on the author visit jerryknaakauthor.wordpress.com. For more store information call 209-521-1118 or visit stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2805.

What: “Parents as Advocates” Program

When: Thursday, April 4, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Sutter Gould Health Conference Center, 1700 McHenry Ave.

Info: Parents of children with special educational needs are invited to attend a free program, “Parents as Advocates: What you Need to Know about the IEP Process and the Law.” Presented in part by LearningQuest – Stanislaus Literacy Centers and the SLD Foundation, the program is intended to inform parents of the legal aspects of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, and help them advocate for their child's educational needs. The program is free, seating is limited; register at Eventbrite.com. Those who are unable to attend, may view it online for a $15 fee. For more information contact Helen Katotakis at elenikato@aol.com.

OAKDALE

Who: Oakdale Women's Club Luncheon/Meeting

When: Tuesday, April 9, noon to 2 p.m.

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

Info: Guest speaker will be Janet Gearhart of the Guide Dogs for the Blind with her new dog, Poppet. Seating based on reservations only. For more information or to make a reservation by Thursday, April 4, contact Karen Barajas at 209-848-2231.

TURLOCK

What: Carnegie Board of Directors Application

When: Deadline Sunday

Where: Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway

Info: Carnegie Arts Center’s 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. 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, ext. 101.

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 open through Sunday 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.