Around the Region (6/12/15)
MODESTO
What: NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP
When: Monday, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Rooms 502/503, 1600 Carver Road
Info: Modesto Neuropathy Support Group will feature a presentation by CareMore Health plan on the topics of scams. Information will be provided on the symptoms, types of scams, prevention and how to fortify “immunity” to avoid scams. Stephanie Valadez, community service officer with the Modesto Police Department, also will offer information. Light refreshments will be provided, and there will be raffle prizes. For more information, call Monte at (209) 531-3838.
What: DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING
When: Monday, 6 p.m.
Where: Denny’s Restaurant, 1525 McHenry Ave.
Info: Monthly meeting of the Central Valley Democratic Club. Nonmembers are welcome. For more information, call Linda at (209) 863-9137.
What: SUCCESSFUL THINKERS NETWORK
When: Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: RoundTable Clubhouse, meeting room, 3848 McHenry Ave.
Info: The Successful Thinkers Network’s “The Learning Zone” will feature guest speaker Maura Torkildson, fulfillment coach, writer and speaker. For more information, call Gail Wilson at (209) 712-8997 or go to www.successfulthinkersnetwork.com.
Turlock
What: SUNSHINE CLUB MEETING
When: Monday, 1:30 p.m.
Where: IHOP Restaurant, 1625 Countryside Drive
Info: The Sunshine Club is a support group for both men and women who have lost a loved one. Meet new friends who understand what suddenly being alone really means. The group meets every Monday. For more information, call Darlene at (209) 668-6792.
Oakdale
What: FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
When: Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Oakdale Christian Church, 330 Maxwell Ave.
Info: Oakdale Christian Church presents Family Movie Night, featuring the film “Dolphin Tale.” Popcorn is free. Attendees should dress comfortably and bring blankets. For more information, call (209) 847-3029.
Jamestown
What: RAILTOWN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, 10501 Reservoir Road
Info: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is holding a new-volunteer recruitment orientation where information regarding the duties and hours, as well as other pertinent information, will be outlined. For more information, call (209) 984-3953.
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YESTERYEARS
75 YEARS AGO: It was announced that Sears, Roebuck and Co. would enter the Modesto market. The company’s new two-story modern office and retail space was to be erected by the Bomberger Bros., a Modesto real estate company, at the northeast corner of 10th and K streets, with expected occupancy within four months of completion.
This story was originally published June 11, 2015 at 3:16 PM with the headline "Around the Region (6/12/15)."