Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/13/20)
MODESTO
What: Code Night at ValleyWorx
When: Thursday, 6 p.m.
Where: ValleyWorx, 4701 Stoddard Road
The Valley Software Developers group invites the community to its code night series on the second floor of the American Medical Response building. Guest Thomas Cowdrey will lead the group from start to finish in the building of an app. Participants should bring their own laptops. Info or RSVP: www.meetup.com/Valley-Software-Developers/events.
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.
What: Unity of Modesto's 90th Anniversary Celebration
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
Where: Unity Church of Modesto, 2467 Veneman Ave.
Info: Unity of Modesto is one of the oldest churches in Modesto and will be celebrating its 90th anniversary with guest singer-songwriter Daniel Nahmod. His music has been heard on “American Idol,” “The Voice,” the Super Bowl, the “Today Show” and “Saturday Night Live.” Questions and information, visit www.unitychurchofmodesto.com.
What: Central Valley Democratic Club meeting
When: Monday, 7 p.m.
Where: McHenry Bowl, 3700 McHenry Ave.
Info: The Central Valley Democratic Club invites the public to its next meeting in the McHenry Bowl South Hall conference room. Guest speaker will be Susan Talamantes Eggman, who will be running for the California Senate District 5 seat. Email contact@centralvalleydemocraticclub.com or visit centralvalleydemocraticclub.com.
What: Downtown Modesto Music Series Canceled
When: Friday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Where: First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St.
Info: The Downtown Music Series musical potpourri event is canceled. For future events or general information contact the church at 209-522-9046 or visit www.firstumcmodesto.org.
ANGELS CAMP
What: Miss Calaveras and Saddle Queen applications
When: Due Monday, March 2
Where: Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road
Info: Calaveras County Fairgrounds and the Jumping Frog Jubilee applications are now being accepted for the Miss Calaveras and Saddle Queen scholarships program. Visit the fair website to download the rules and applications for each program. The fair runs May 14-17. Questions: Call 209-736-2561 email info@frogtown.org or visit www.frogtown.org.
MURPHYS
What: Play: "Proof"
When: Feb. 14-March 8
Where: Murphys Creek Theatre, 580 S Algiers St
Info: The Murphys Creek Theater invites the public to author David Auburn's play "Proof," directed by Todd Thomas. "Proof" wanders into the notes left behind by a brilliant mathematician. Check website for days and time. Tickets, $28 general admission; seniors $22; students $12 and children under age 12 $10. Call 209-728-8422 or email info@murphyscreektheatre.org or visit murphyscreektheatre.org.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
What: Maddy Institute: “Wonderful Public Service Fellowship”
When: Due: Friday, Feb. 28
Where: Online
Info: The Maddy Institute will award two $56,000 fellowships to valley students who are accepted into a nationally ranked, qualified graduate program in the fall of 2020. This fellowship, now in its sixth year, is made possible by a gift from Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company. Questions, contact Mark Keppler at 559-278-1133 or email mkeppler@csufresno.edu or visit www.maddyinstitute.com.
TURLOCK
What: Family Friday: Valentine’s Day
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway
Info: Carnegie Arts Center invites the public to its Family Friday featuring poets from the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center who will help visitors craft the perfect Valentine’s Day poem and decorate cards for a loved one. This event is free as part of the Carnegie’s Family Friday series of monthly programs designed to provide fun, educational, and creative activities for families. Sponsored in part by Off Center Thrift and Gift. Contact the center at 209-632-5761 or email information@carnegieartsturlock.org or visit www.carnegieartsturlock.org.
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50 YEARS AGO: The Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury recommended that plain clothes detectives in the sheriff's office be outfitted with automatic pistols. This recommendation came after a fight ensued at a bank in Hughson on Jan. 27, 1970, where robbers mortally wounded a detective. He and his partner only had six-shot snub-nosed revolvers against the robbers automatic pistols. A 24-hour manhunt in three counties netted the two robbers, one mortally wounded and the other wounded and captured.
This story was originally published February 12, 2020 at 9:53 AM with the headline "Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/13/20)."