Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/27/20)

MODESTO

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: Modesto Area Partners in Science lecture

When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: Free lecture, “The History of Science,” by Professor Colin Milburn, UC Davis, sts.ucdavis.edu/people/milburn. Professor Milburn’s research focuses on the relations of literature, science, and technology. This talk will focus on the history of science and the impacts of science fiction and popular media on the history of science. The presentation will be in Sierra Hall 132. Info: visit modestoscience.wordpress.com or the Facebook page.

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 the district’s discipline policies and make recommendations. 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 are announcing 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.

STANISLAUS COUNTY

What: Stanislaus Partners In Education’s Summer Education Internship Program

When: Deadline March 15

Where: Online: www.stanislauspartners.com

Info: The program is accepting applications from Stanislaus County educators teaching in grades kindergarten through 14. The 40-hour internships will pair teachers 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: Sunshine Club weekly luncheon

When: Mondays, 1 p.m.

Where: Black Bear Diner, 3050 N. Tegner 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. Info: Darlene at 209-668-6792.

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50 YEARS AGO: After months of denying access to their properties along the Tuolumne River below La Grange, 10 property owners offered river access from their properties to the Modesto and Turlock Irrigation Districts. The access was needed so that Turlock, Modesto and the city of San Francisco could obtain rocks for the construction of the Don Pedro Dam, for which San Francisco was paying 51 percent of the total cost. In return, the owners would get cleaned up frontages to their properties and the gravel that the salmon used to spawn would also be maintained.

This story was originally published February 26, 2020 at 1:59 PM with the headline "Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (02/27/20)."