Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/19/20)
MODESTO
What: Free income tax return help
When: Mondays and Thursdays
Where: King Kennedy Memorial Center and Modesto Free Methodist Church
Info: Free tax return aid sponsored by AARP for low-income clients, through April 15; Mondays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., King-Kennedy Memorial Center, Martin Luther Drive. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Modesto Free Methodist Church, 1520 Rose Ave., at Briggsmore.
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 Mike Dayton formally the CalOES Director. Dayton will discuss emergency preparedness. Contact Dale Butler at 209-613-1058 or email butlerdalee@att.net.
What: Ballet classes for children on the Autism Spectrum
When: Saturdays, 9-10:15 a.m.
Where: Central West Ballet studio, 5039 Pentecost Drive, B2,
Info: Children ages 6-12 will learn to explore dance and movement while making friends in a fun, non-judgmental environment. Classes are taught by a certified instructor; learning group size will be four students to one “buddy” dancer with a limited number of groups. Ages 6-8 meet 9:45-10:15 a.m. and ages 9-12 meet 9-9:45 a.m. Registration is $30 and classes are $30 month; open policy, come and go as you need. Call 209-576-8957 or visit www.centralwestballet.org.
What: MLK Commemoration at MJC
When: Saturday, 7 p.m.
Where: Modesto Junior College East Campus, 435 College Ave.
Info: MJC celebrates its 26th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration with guest speaker Harry Edwards, PhD. in the Performing Arts & Media Center. Edwards will share and discuss his years of activism focused on the interface of sport, race and society. The title of his speech is “Sports in The Struggle for Freedom and Justice 1900-2020.” Contact Jim Costello, Chair of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Committee: jimcostello@mac.com; 209-402-9191, or visit: www.mjc.edu/news/mlkcommemoration2020.
HICKMAN
What: TK and Kindergarten Program and Enrollment Information Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 18, 10 a.m. to 12 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 are 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.
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.
STANISLAUS COUNTY
What: Stanislaus Partners In Education’s Summer Education Internship Program
When: Deadline March 15
Where: Online: www.stanislauspartners.com
Info: Stanislaus Partners In Education’s Summer Education Internship Program is accepting applications for Stanislaus County Educators currently teaching in grades kindergarten through 14. The 40-hour internships are for educators in Stanislaus County to intern with businesses to learn up-to-date job requirements and enhance their ability to relate the world of work to students. Stipends are provided and college credit is available. Questions or to download an applications, visit www.stanislauspartners.com.
TURLOCK
What: State of Turlock Address
When: Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Stanislaus State, 1 University Circle
Info: The Turlock Chamber of Commerce will be holding the State of Turlock address at the Bernell and Flora Snider Music Recital Hall. Mayor Amy Bublak will the discuss how the city is doing, the agenda for 2020 and other topics. Seating by RSVP, to find out if there are any remaining seats open, email Jennifer Land at jland@turlock.ca.us.
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40 YEARS AGO: It was reported that a National Guard Chinook Helicopter was used to aid first responders in Patterson after a section of the levee-like creek bank of Salado Creek failed. The National Guard dropped a junk car and sandbags to shore up the break. It took two days for the fire department, police and public works to bring the creek back into its banks, but not before residents of the Cochran-Mayner subdivision had their basements flood. California at this point had faced six days of continuous storms.
This story was originally published February 18, 2020 at 9:23 AM with the headline "Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/19/20)."