Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (10/25/19)
MODESTO
What: Recovery International Meeting
When: Fridays, 7 p.m.
Where: Geneva Presbyterian Church, 1229 E. Fairmont Ave.
Info: Recovery International invites the public to its next meeting. Self-help training is offered in psychiatric aftercare. Weekly local groups, also web-and telephone-based groups. For more information contact Dave at 209-247-2620 or visit www.recoveryinternational.org.
What: Haunted McHenry Museum
When: Friday and Saturday, 5-8 p.m.
Where: McHenry Museum, 1402 I St.
Info: Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County event. Tickets are $5, free under age 5. Offering fun, but not too much fright, the event is designed for children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Tickets can be purchased at www.BGCStanislaus.org or in person at all F&M Bank locations in Modesto and the McHenry Museum.
What: Dos Rios Restoration Workday
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Dos Rios Ranch, 3559 Shiloh Road
Info: Tuolumne River Trust volunteer opportunity for the continued restoration of Dos Rios Ranch. To volunteer a liability waiver must be filled out and signed. To find the liability form, visit www.tuolumne.org/events/dos-rios-restoration-day or call 209-236-0330.
What: US Too Prostate Cancer Support Group
When: Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Sutter Memorial Conference Center, 1700 McHenry Ave., Suite 60B
Info: Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides free counseling to Medicare beneficiaries. Two counselors will explain the latest iterations of health insurance programs, supported by literature that compares costs and services. Sandy Howell and Al Lucchesi will also describe the latest scams aimed at seniors. Newcomers are welcome. Following this program, the group will break into respective men's and women's circles of caring and sharing. Info: Darrell Wilson, 707-628-5901.
EMPIRE
What: Empire Library’s Annual Fall Festival
When: Saturday, 2 p.m.
Where: Empire Library, 18 South Abbie
Info: The Friends of the Empire Library’s presents games, crafts, treats and a parade. Participants can also take part in a special scavenger hunt. Costumes are welcome, but not required. Info: contact Diane Ramirez at 209-524-5505 or visit www.stanislauslibrary.org, under the “Events and Classes” tab.
HILMAR
What: Free Heart Screening for Teens & Young Adults
When: Sunday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Hilmar High School, 7807 Lander Ave.
Info: An estimated one in 300 school-aged children suffer from an undiagnosed heart defect. To help find these hidden abnormalities, the Via Heart Project will conduct a free screening open to all young people aged 12-25. Registration required, visit viaheartproject.org/screenings. Contact Liz Lazar-Johnson at 650-861-2376 or liz@viaheartproject.org. Volunteers also needed in health care providers and nursing students; 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; register at https://viaheartproject.org/volunteer/ or cal 1-800-284-0125 or email screening@viaheartproject.org.
OAKDALE
What: Pink Patch Project
When: Through Oct. 31
Where: Oakdale Police Department, 245 N. Second Ave.
Info: Oakdale police and Blue Line Wives join nationwide public awareness campaign to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer. Commemorative pink department patches are also offered to the public by donation. Recipient charity is the Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Services. Patches are offered for a $10 donation. Info: email the Blue Line Wives at bluelinewives1035@gmail.com, or purchase at various community events and or at the Oakdale Police Department.
SAN JOAQUIN/STANISLAUS
What: Canned Food Drive
When: Through Thursday, Nov. 14
Where: Various locations
Info: The Salvation Army and Scenic Oaks Funding have teamed to help the communities of Stockton, Turlock and Modesto, going into the holiday season. Donations accepted Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Locations: In Stockton, 3522 Deer Park Drive, Suite A; In Turlock, 1524 Fulkerth Road and 321 Main St.; and in Modesto 1156 Scenic Drive Suite 200, 1600 N. Carpenter Road, Suites A1 & C1 and 1230 E. Orangeburg Ave., Suite C. Info: call 209-572-2301.
Send Region items to Region, The Modesto Bee, 948 11th Street, Suite 300, Modesto, 95354; call 209-578-2330; fax 209-578-2207; or email region@modbee.com.
75 YEARS AGO: Modesto High School played host to guest speaker Lieutenant A. P. Kolonie of the Vernalis Naval Auxiliary Air Base, a navy fighter pilot, for Navy Day at the school. Lt. Kolonie was to address the student body in the gymnasium and later in the day, the football team played Stockton High School and a section of the stands were reserved for Navy personnel invited to the game.
This story was originally published October 24, 2019 at 1:16 PM with the headline "Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (10/25/19)."