Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (12/21/19)
MODESTO
What: Game Night at ValleyWorx
When: Saturday, 5-9 p.m.
Where: ValleyWorx, 4701 Stoddard Road
Info: The Valley Software Developers group invites the community to its game night on the second floor of the American Medical Response building. The group will be playing board games and drinking hot chocolate. Free and RSVP: www.meetup.com/Valley-Software-Developers/events.
What: 2020 Winter Math Academy
When: Jan. 6-10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Hobby Lobby, 2801 McHenry Ave.
Info: The Sundar S.T.E.A.M. Academy will host a winter math academy for girls in grades 4-6. Participants will learn multiplication, division and fractions using hands-on materials designed to enhancing pre-algebra skills. Space is limited, tuition is free, $100 materials charge. To register, visit sundarsteamacademy.com. Contact Viji K. Sundar at 209-918-2469 or email drsundarmathcenter@gmail.com.
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.
What: Healthy Aging Association
When: Friday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m.
Where: Houser Glen Senior Facility, 1224 Houser Lane
Info: Healthy Aging Association will be hosting a class with games, mixed with exercise for older adults. The activity is an evidence-based program that has proven to elevate the lives of older adults. To be included in the free class, call 209-525-4670; pre-sign-up is required for entry into the Houser Glen Senior Facility. Visit www.healthyagingassociation.org.
OAKDALE
What: Center for Human Services Crab Feed Fundraiser
When: Friday, Jan. 31, 6-11 p.m.
Where: Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second St.
Info: The Center for Human Services, Oakdale Family Resource and Counseling Center invites the community to its crab feed fundraiser. Money raised goes to fund the Oakdale center’s many programs for children, families and individuals. Tickets, $65. Sponsorships, call 209-526-1476, ext. 197, for details. To purchase individual tickets, visit bit.ly/oakdalecrabfeed or buy in person at the Oakdale center. Questions, call 209-847-0420 or visit www.centerforhumanservices.org.
SONORA
What: UCCE Master Gardener Volunteers
When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 3-7:30 p.m.
Where: Call/email for class location
Info: The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invites adults interested in helping others learn about gardening. UCCE Master Gardener volunteers learn University-based scientific information and then share that knowledge with the gardening community. Master Gardener membership is open to anyone in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. A background check and fingerprinting is required. A fee of $195 will be charged to cover the cost of all class materials. Interested, visit: ucanr.edu. Questions, 209-533-5695 or email dlpowell@ucanr.edu.
STATEWIDE
What: Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program
When: Deadline: Tuesday, March 3
Where: Online
Info: The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is a collaborative effort between the Friends of the California State Fair, the California Exposition and State Fair, the California State Fair Agricultural Advisory Council, the Ironstone Concours Foundation, Blue Diamond Growers and Western Fairs Association. This program seeks to motivate California's well-rounded students by awarding scholarships to a diverse set of backgrounds and majors. To learn of requirements and categories, visit www.castatefair.org/scholarship.
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100 YEARS AGO: It was announced that plans were being made for a community Christmas tree event at the corner of Tenth and I streets. The event committee invited the community to organized activities. They asked for canned goods and vegetables as well as clothing to help those community members in need.
This story was originally published December 20, 2019 at 11:59 AM with the headline "Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (12/21/19)."