Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/16/20)
MODESTO
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, running for California Senate District 5. Email contact@centralvalleydemocraticclub.com or visit centralvalleydemocraticclub.com.
What: NAACP Know Your Rights Workshop Series
When: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: King Kennedy Memorial Center, 601 Martin Luther King Drive
Info: The Stanislaus County Chapter of the NAACP will be holding a series of informative meetings to help community members understand their rights and advocate for others. Guests will learn about law enforcement and their rights; where they come from, to whom they belong to and other topics. Attorneys Keith Staten and Justin Ward will present. Free to attend. Questions or to reserve your spot call 209-896-9196 or email naacpmodestostanislaus@gmail.com.
What: Free Homework Help
When: Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m.
Where: Hobby Lobby, 2801 McHenry Ave.
Info: The Sundar STEAM Academy will be providing students in grades 3-5 free homework help every Wednesday through May 20. Tuition is free and students should bring their homework, textbooks, class notes, writing tools, water and snacks. Call 209-918-2469 or email drsundarmathcenter@gmail.com or visit sundarsteamacademy.com/events.
What: StanCOG Policy Board Meeting
When: Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Where: StanCOG Board Room, 1111 I St.
Info: The Stanislaus Council of Governments policy board will be holding it regular meeting. The interested public and community stakeholders are encourage to attend. Call 209-525-4634 or email cmalekos@stancog.org or visit www.stancog.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. Call 209-736-2561 email info@frogtown.org or visit www.frogtown.org.
HICKMAN
What: TK and Kindergarten Program and Enrollment Information Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 18, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Hickman Charter School Auditorium, 13306 Fourth St.
Info: Hickman Charter School, a California Distinguished School, has been serving the homeschooling community in Stanislaus County and beyond since 1994. Each spring a series of meetings is offered to provide information for those interested in enrolling their student(s) for the following school year. The last meeting will be Wednesday, April 8. Visit www.hcs.hickmanschools.org or www.facebook.com/hickmancharterschool, or call the school office at 209-874-9070.
MANTECA
What: Rep. Josh Harder One-on-One Meetings
When: Wednesday, 2:45-4:15 p.m.
Where: Manteca Chamber of Commerce, 183 W. North St.
Info: Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) will be holding one-on-one meetings during the upcoming district work period. Office hours are an opportunity for people in the Central Valley to meet one-on-one with Rep. Harder to make their voices heard, ask questions about what’s happening in Washington and get help with federal issues. To attend and schedule a one-on-one, RSVP at www.eventbrite.com or call 209-579-5458.
OAKDALE
What: Oakdale Garden Club Lunch Meeting
When: Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Where: Community United Methodist Church, 1480 Poplar St.
Info: The Oakdale Garden Club invites members and the community to its next lunch meeting with guest speaker Carl Inderbitizin. He will discuss ways gardeners can fend off gophers. Refreshments will be provided by club members. Call Bob Taylor at 209-848-8746 or visit facebook.com/OakdaleGardenClub.
SALIDA
What: Income Tax Preparation Assistance
When: Mondays, 4-7:30 p.m.
Where: Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library, 4835 Sisk Road
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 209-543-7315 or visit www.stanislauslibrary.org.
TURLOCK
What: Sunshine Club weekly luncheon
When: Mondays, 1 p.m.
Where: Applebees 2501 Fulkerth Road
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.
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This story was originally published February 15, 2020 at 9:47 AM with the headline "Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/16/20)."