Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/25/20)
MODESTO
What: American Legion Post 74 General Meeting
When: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m.
Where: Veterans Service Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Suite 15
Info: The American Legion Post 74 invites veterans, their family members and the interested public to its next general meeting. Learn about the post’s advocacy and opportunities to volunteer. Questions, email Vincent Araiza at vincentaraiza@gmail.com or call the Veterans Service Center at 888-291-0174.
What: American GI Forum Fundraising Dinner
When: Friday, 4-7 p.m.
Where: VFW Post 3199, W. Hatch Road
Info: The American GI Forum, a nonprofit Latino veterans advocacy group, invites the community to its fundraising dinner. The dinner will feature chicken enchilada, beans, rice and dessert. Cost is $10. Proceeds go to fund AGIF’s advocacy, outreach and scholarship programs. Call 209-765-7356.
What: Community Engagement Forum
When: Wednesday, March 4, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Thomas Downey High School, 1000 Coffee Road
Info: Modesto City Schools retained Jason Okonofua, PhD, UC Berkeley Professor and expert in social psychology, to study their discipline policies and make recommendations.At the forum, Okonofua will report his recommendations based on his study findings. His findings and recommendations will then be presented to the Board of Education on Monday, March 9. Spanish translation will be provided. Visit www.mcs4kids.com.
What: AFP Lunch and Learn Program
When: Thursday, March 5, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Greens on Tenth, 953 10th St.
Info: The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Yosemite chapter, invites the public to its next lunch meeting. Adrenna Alkhas, marketing director for the Stanislaus County Fair, will speak on “How Your Brand Can Generate More Income For You.” Cost is $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. RSVP: By 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. Questions or to RSVP: email afpyosemite@gmail.com or visit community.afpglobal.org/afpcayosemitechapter.
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 announce applications are now being accepted for the Miss Calaveras and Saddle Queen Scholarships program. Visit the fair website to download the rules and applications. The fair runs May 14-17. Questions: Call 209-736-2561 email info@frogtown.org or visit www.frogtown.org.
EMPIRE
What: Empire Municipal Advisory Council
When: Wednesday, 6 pm.
Where: Stanislaus County Library Empire Branch, 18 S. Abbie St.
Info: The Empire MAC meets the fourth Wednesday of every month. The meeting will feature reports from the CHP, Sheriff’s Department, Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors and other community agencies. Special presentations will be made upon request. For more information, email theempiremac@gmail.com.
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. For more information, call 209-524-5505 or visit www.stanislauslibrary.org.
What: Oakdale Women's Club Luncheon/Meeting Program
When: Tuesday, March 3, noon
Where: Oakdale Golf & Country Club, 243 N. Stearns Road
Info: Jackie Hair, president of Oakdale's Soroptimist International, will discuss the Joint Service Club Task Force group's proposal of a digital sign to be installed in Wood Park. The last day to RSVP is Feb. 28. Contact Karen Barajas at 209-848-2231.
TURLOCK
What: Turlock Garden Club Meeting
When: Monday, March 9, noon
Where: Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St.
Info: The Turlock Garden Club meets the second Monday of the month with a potluck and a short meeting. Presentation: Heidi Williams of Heidi’s Heart Flowers. Guests are welcome. Info: californiagardenclubs.com/content/turlock-garden-club.
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25 YEARS AGO: Modesto Junior College speech team competed in the Northern California forensics tournament, hosted by California State University, Chico. MJC outperformed 13 other community colleges to capture top honors; they also outscored upper-division rivals from 11 universities, to capture second place overall at the Northern California Forensic Association tournament. Team president Tai Bogan captured a first-place award with his seven-minute extemporaneous speech on House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
This story was originally published February 24, 2020 at 11:27 AM with the headline "Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/25/20)."