Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/12/20)

MODESTO

What: Native Sons of the Golden West Modesto Parlor 11

When: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Perko’s Cafe, 901 Carpenter Road

Info: Topic “The Big Oak Flat Road Part 2” will be presented by Jonathon Hicks. A no-host dinner begins around 5:30 p.m. followed by a program on California history. Any person born in California is eligible and welcome to join the Native Sons. Info: Pete Dutton at 209-605-0460.

What: Latino Community Roundtable Luncheon

When: Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: The Red Event Center, 921 Eighth St.

Info: LCR will be celebrating Black History Month with guest speaker Wendy Byrd, current president of the NAACP of Stanislaus County. Byrd will discuss the history of the Civil Rights Movement, current issues and how we can resolve them. Mexican buffet served. Cost is $20. Tickets and table reservations are available along with other sponsorships. Contact Amanda Duran at 209-447-4493, or Aaron Anguiano at 209-567-1040.

What: Stanislaus Union governing board meeting

When: Thursday, 7 p.m.

Where: District conference room, 2410 Janna Ave.

Info: The meeting will be in closed session at 5:45 p.m. with an open session at 7 p.m. The interested public and stakeholders are encouraged to attend. Questions: contact Kristen Dempewolf at 209-529-9546, ext. 1250 or visit agendaonline.net/public/Meeting.

What: South Modesto Municipal Advisory Council

When: Thursday, 6 pm.

Where: Harvest Hall, 3800 Cornucopia Way

Info: The South Modesto MAC meets every second Thursday of the month. The meeting will feature reports from the CHP, Sheriff's Office, Stanislaus County Supervisor Jim DeMartini, Modesto Fire and other community agencies. Special presentations will be made upon request. For more information email somodestomac@yahoo.com.

What: American Legion Post 74 burrito or omelet breakfast

When: Saturday, 7-11 a.m.

Where: Veterans Service Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Suite 15

Info: The American Legion Post 74 holds its third Saturday monthly breakfast with omelets made to order, breakfast burritos, country fried potatoes, link sausage, French toast, biscuits and gravy, orange juice and coffee. Adults are $10, youth 7 to 12 are $5, and children under 7 are free. Proceeds benefit the many programs sponsored by the American Legion Post 74. Questions: email Anita Riley at alriley567@att.net.

OAKDALE

What: Income Tax Preparation Assistance

When: Thursdays, 4-7:30 p.m.

Where: Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave.

Info: Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs will be offered through the last week in March at various Stanislaus County libraries. Volunteers, trained and certified by the IRS, will provide tax preparation assistance. Interested parties are encouraged to make an appointment, walk-ins may be helped if time permits. Taxpayers must bring ID and social security cards for each person who will be on their tax return and the prior year’s tax return, if available. Questions call 209-524-5505 or visit www.stanislauslibrary.org.

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: Turlock Democratic Club Meeting

When: Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Where: El Rosal 3401 W Monte Vista Ave.

Info: Turlock Democratic Club invites all Democrats to attend. Guest Speaker will be Donna Linder, Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters, who will be giving an update on the voting process in the upcoming Presidential Primary Election. Questions, contact Joe at 209-485-3522.

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40 YEARS AGO: It was reported that the California State Automobile Association predicted that retail gasoline would reach $1.50 a gallon by June and $2 by the end of the year. In Modesto, Gasco Station, owned by independent owner Lenny Sorrano, was selling gasoline for $1.12 a gallon. The association surveyed 611 stations between Northern California and Nevada, including six in Modesto, and found as of Feb. 1, 1980, the average cost was $1.18 for regular, $1.23 for premium and $1.225 for unleaded.

This story was originally published February 11, 2020 at 8:47 AM with the headline "Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/12/20)."