Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/05/20)
MODESTO
What: Chemo Crew Kit Assembly Day
When: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Sutter Education Center, 1700 McHenry Ave., Suite 60B
Info: Chemo Crew is looking for volunteers to help put together help bags for members of the public going through a hard time while getting treatment for their illness. Volunteer may stay for the whole time or for as long as they can. For questions and to find out other ways to help contact Brittany at 209-216-6271 or email thechemocrew@gmail.com.
What: Marriages at the Mansion
When: Friday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: McHenry Mansion, 906 15th St.
Info: Stanislaus County Clerk Recorder, Commissioner of Civil Marriages, Donna Linder, and her staff invite engaged couples to join them as they perform marriage ceremonies on Valentine’s Day at the historic McHenry Mansion. All ceremonies are individualized. Couples must sign up in advance. Marriage licenses must be purchased and appointments made in advance at the Clerk Recorder’s Office located at 1021 I St., Modesto. Cost of the license and ceremony is $121 or $126 for confidential marriage licenses. Questions or to set an appointment contact the Clerk Recorder’s Office at 209-525-5269 or 209-525-5205 and for assistance in Spanish call 209-525-5230.
ANGELS CAMP
What: Calaveras Fair and Jumping Frog Camping reservations
When: Until full
Where: Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road
Info: Calaveras County Fairgrounds and the Jumping Frog Jubilee Exhibitor Lot “A” camping is sold out. The fair has 20 available spots on the ball field for livestock families. On Thursday, May 12 at 9 a.m., all other spots on the ball field will be open. Spaces are sold on a first come, first served basis. Questions, 209-736-2561 email info@frogtown.org or visit www.frogtown.org.
COULTERVILLE
What: Second Sunday Monthly Breakfast
When: Sunday, 8 a.m.
Where: Coulterville Old Schoolhouse, Corner of Broadway and Cemetery streets
Info: The Northern Mariposa County History Center holds its Second Sunday Monthly Breakfast with pancakes, eggs, ham or sausage, and fresh fruit. Hot coffee, tea, cocoa, orange juice and milk are available. Adults $5, children $3, family of four $15. Proceeds cover operating expenses of the Coulterville museum. For more information, call 209-878-3015 or visit coultervillehistorycenter.org.
ESCALON
What: Good Time Accordion Club Social Canceled
When: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m.
Where: Escalon Community Center, 1055 Escalon Ave.
Info: The Good Time Accordion Club meeting for Wednesday, Feb. 12 has been canceled. The community center’s parking is still under repair and will not be done in time for the meeting. Questions: call Karl Wucherer, 209-556-3105.
LA GRANGE
What: Odd Fellows Breakfast
When: Sunday, 8 to 11 a.m.
Where: IOOF Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd.
Info: The La Grange Odd Fellows, LaFayette Lodge No. 65 invites the public to its second Sunday breakfast at the IOOF Hall. Guest will get biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham and cheese omelets and all-you-can-eat pancakes. Cost is $8 adults, ages 7 to 12 are $3, and 6 and under are free. Complimentary coffee and orange juice. Questions: call Chris at 209-853-2128 or email renwah@sonnet.com.
RIVERBANK
What: Strength Training Class for Older Adults
When: Tuesdays and 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 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.
TURLOCK
What: Stanislaus Fair Replacement Heifer Applications
When: Due Feb. 17-18, noon-5 p.m.
Where: Stanislaus County Fair Livestock Office, 900 N. Broadway
Info: This application deadline for the Stanislaus County Fair Replacement Heifer sale is for the one-year projects selling at the fair. For registration application and complete rules and requirements visit www.stancofair.com or visit the Stanislaus County Fair Livestock office. Call 209-632-2557.
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50 YEARS AGO: It was announced that Gene J. Bianchi, Oakdale, was elected president of the Stanislaus Area United Crusade for 1970. The new board of the county crusade included Sheriff Dan Kelsay, vice president; first vice president C. Wayne Everett and six other local leaders.
This story was originally published February 5, 2020 at 9:44 AM with the headline "Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/05/20)."