Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (12/29/19)

MODESTO

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 be hosting at 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. Questions, 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.

What: American Red Cross blood drive

When: Various Days

Where: Various locations

Info: The American Red Cross is seeking the public’s help in maintaining its blood supply. Visit the following locations: Modesto Blood Donation Center, 1900 W. Orangeburg Ave., Monday, 12:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Manteca, VFW Veterans Center, 580 Moffat Blvd., Monday, noon to 6 p.m; Sonora Blood Donation Center, 850 Sanguinetti Road, Tuesday, 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; Turlock Blood Donation Center, 655 E. Hawkeye, Monday, 11:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Download the American Red Cross blood donor at www.redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.

OAKDALE

What: Center for Human Services Crab Feed Fundraiser

When: Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, 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. Visit ucanr.edu, call 209-533-5695 or email dlpowell@ucanr.edu.

TURLOCK

What: Sunshine Club weekly luncheon

When: Mondays, 1 p.m.

Where: IHOP, 1625 Countryside Drive

Info: The Sunshine Club is a support group for men and women who have lost a loved one. Meet people who understand what suddenly being alone really means. The lunch is no-host. Call Darlene at 209-668-6792.

TWAIN HARTE

What: Twain Harte Soroptimist Crab Feed

When: Saturday, Jan. 19, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Tuolumne Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 8375 Fir Ave.

Info: The Soroptimist International of Twain Harte invite the public to its all-you-can-eat crab feed. The Soroptimist will hold the crab feed at the Tuolumne Veterans’ Memorial Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. Clam chowder, pasta, salad, all-you-can-eat crab and dessert will be offered. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at twainhartesoroptimist.org or by calling 209-928-1616 or visiting the El Dorado Savings and Umpqua Bank in Twain Harte. All proceeds benefit local charities.

This story was originally published December 28, 2019 at 4:41 PM with the headline "Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (12/29/19)."