Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (01/01/20)

MODESTO

What: Latino Emergency Council Meeting

When: Friday, 8:15 a.m.

Where: El Concilio Community Center, 1314 H St.

Info: The Latino Emergency Council invites the community to its next meeting featuring guest speaker Aaron Wilson, Emergency Services Coordinator with the Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Services. Wilson will discuss the Office of Emergency Services and his role. Contact Dale Butler at 209-613-1058 or email butlerdalee@att.net.

What: Celebrating Jane Austen

When: Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Modesto Library, 1500 I St.

Info: The Stanislaus County Library Modesto Branch, along with the Friends of the Modesto Library, will host an event in remembrance of author Jane Austen, “All Things Jane.” The event will include a discussion of Jane Austen’s works and a special preview of Opera Modesto’s Story Into Song January production of “Mansfield Park.” The event is free, but space is limited. To reserve a seat, visit modestolibraryfriends.org. Costumes are admired, but not required. Call 209-558-7801 or visit www.stanislauslibrary.org.

What: AFP Lunch and Learn Program

When: Thursday, Jan. 9, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Skewers Kabob House, 821 L St.

Info: The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Yosemite chapter, invites the public to its next lunch meeting. The first meeting of the year will be a networking session with other nonprofit fundraisers and leaders. Cost is $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Email afpyosemite@gmail.com or visit community.afpglobal.org/afpcayosemitechapter.

ANGELS CAMP

What: Calaveras Fair and Jumping Frog Camping reservations

When: Thursday, 9 a.m.

Where: Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road

Info: Calaveras County Fairgrounds and the Jumping Frog Jubilee are announcing camping reservations will be open to purchase on Thursday, Jan. 2, at 9 a.m. This is for fair-time camping only and spaces are sold on a first come, first served basis. Phone reservation will not be taken. Questions, 209-736-2561 email info@frogtown.org or visit www.frogtown.org.

RIVERBANK

What: Strength Training Class for Older Adults

When: Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St.

Info: The Healthy Aging and Association will offer free strength training classes for older adults, ages 60 and over. The Young at Heart Strength Training classes work on strength, balance and flexibility to help reduce the risk of falling and to help participants maintain their independence. Exercises can be done seated or standing. For more information call 209-525-4670.

SONORA

What: Talk and Art Exhibition

When: Thursday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m.

Where: Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road

Info: Tuolumne County Historical Society invites the public to hear presenter Patrick Michael Karnahan, a local artist, who will share paintings and the stories behind them. Admission and parking are free. Light refreshments will be available after the program. For more information contact Jan Jorn-Baird at 209-532-1106.

TURLOCK

What: Turlock Garden Club

When: Monday, Jan. 13, noon

Where: Turlock Senior Citizens Center, 1191 Cahill St.

Info: The Turlock Garden Club meets the second Monday of the month with a potluck and a short meeting. Presentation: Organic Gardening-Kellogg Garden Products by Gisele Schoniger. Guests are welcome. californiagardenclubs.com/content/turlock-garden-club.

YOSEMITE

What: Documentary Screening

When: Thursday, Jan. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Yosemite Valley Lodge (Yosemite National Park), 9006 Yosemite Lodge Drive

Info: The Yosemite Gateway Partners quarterly meeting will feature an advance screening of the documentary on the Southern Sierra Miwuk Tribe's effort to achieve Federal Acknowledgment of their sovereignty, during the morning session. Southern Sierra Miwuk Tribal Chair Bill Leonard will take questions and provide additional information. The meeting is free, but mandatory online registration for all attendees is required by Monday Jan. 6 at noon. Questions and registration, visit https://tinyurl.com/YGPWinter2020 or visit www.yosemitegatewaypartners.org.

40 YEARS AGO: It was reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency praised the City of Modesto’s efforts to protect farmland. The EPA pointed out that if the measures that Modesto had taken up were used in other cities, that those cities would have saved 5.6 million acres of land nationwide over the next 20 years. The agency endorsed population control measures the city had in place and were studying with Stanislaus County.

This story was originally published December 31, 2019 at 11:03 AM.