Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (12/01/19)

MODESTO

What: YCCD Board Finance Committee

When: Monday, 11 a.m.

Where: YCCD District Office, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: The Yosemite Community College District Board of Trustees Finance Committee will hold a regular meeting in the district’s meeting room A. Interested community and stakeholders are encouraged to attend. Contact the YCCD office at 209-575-6509 or visit www.yosemite.edu or www.boarddocs.com.

What: Event: “Fantasy of Trees”

When: Friday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St.

Info: Friends of Community Hospice presents its annual Fantasy of Trees event at the Gallo Center for the Arts. Fantasy of Trees is a designer-decorated tree and wreath auction, holiday luncheon and boutique. For reservations, call the Community Hospice Foundation at 209-578-6370 or visit give.hospiceheart.org.

What: Friends of Community Hospice Santa Shares Breakfast

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St.

Info: Guests will be able to tour the lobby of the center with designer-decorated trees, as well as enjoy a pancake breakfast and visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Info: For reservations, call the Community Hospice Foundation at 209-578-6370 or visit give.hospiceheart.org.

What: 2019-20 Dairy Challenge Social Media Corps

When: Deadline: Thursday, Jan. 9

Where: Online

Info: The North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC) is now recruiting for the 2019-20 Dairy Challenge Social Media Corps. The program allows students to gain real-world experience in developing their social media and communications skills. The Diary Challenge Event for the Western Region will be in Modesto on Feb. 20-22. Call 608-224-0400 or email naidc@wdexpo.com or visit www.dairychallenge.org.

CERES

What: Christmas Boutique

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Village Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 1825 N. Central

Info: The Ceres Women’s Club annual event has homemade bakery goods, arts and crafts, a variety of vendors and lunch. Lunch is $10. There is also a drawing with six tickets for $5 and a door prize. Do not need to be present to win. Proceeds go to the club’s annual donations to help the needy in our community. Contact Belva Gaines at 209 284-8583.

COLUMBIA

What: AAUW Home Tour

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St.

Info: The American Association of University Women presents its 57th annual Home Tour. The tour will consist of four homes located in Sonora, East Sonora and Confidence. A tea, boutique and raffle will be held at the church. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the Mountain Bookshop and Sonora Lumber. Funds raised go toward scholarships for women and girls from Tuolumne County who are attending either Columbia College or a four-year college. Call 209-533-0455 or visit aauwsonora.org.

HUGHSON

What: Christmas table setting viewing event

When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Hughson United Methodist Church, 2007 Sixth St.

Info: There will be refreshments along with boutique vendors with handmade items for sale. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the church. Funds raised go to the church’s outreach programs. Call 209-883-4952.

OAKDALE

What: Oakdale Women's Club Luncheon

When: Tuesday, noon

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

Info: The Oakdale Women's Club (OWC) will hold a fundraising silent auction and bake sale. Proceeds will go to support a science camp for Oakdale High School girls. OWC members have been asked to bring a gift bag containing personal necessities for the men and women who are currently living at the Veteran's Hospital in Livermore. Additionally, the Club will be making a monetary donation to the veterans cemetery in Santa Nella, for the purchase of wreaths to be placed on the headstones of those buried there. Visitors welcome. Buffet-style luncheon is $16. Info: Karen at 209-848-2231.

TURLOCK

What: Emanuel Cancer Center Monkey Business

When: Monday, 4-5:30 p.m.

Where: Emanuel Medical Center, 825 Delbon Ave.

Info: Emanuel Cancer Center offers Monkey Business for children and teens, ages 5-17, with a loved one diagnosed with cancer. Through therapeutic activities, expressive art, games and stories, Monkey Business provides support and coping skills for children and their families. Participants eat dinner together; then separate into smaller groups based on age. Parents and guardians also have the opportunity to participate in an adult support group. Monkey Business is free and open to any child in the community. Information or to register, call 209-664-5044.