Around the Region (06/19/15)
MODESTO
What: ALL TEENS CRAFT FAIR
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Modesto branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 1500 I St.
Info: All Teens Craft Fair featuring youths 13-18 years old, selling their handcrafted items outside on the portico. For more information, call the Modesto Library at (209) 558-7810.
What: AMERICAN LEGION OMELET BREAKFAST
When: Sunday, 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: American Legion Small Hall, 1001 S. Santa Cruz Ave.
Info: Omelet breakfast hosted by the American Legion. For more information, call (209) 480-1692.
What: NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
When: Monday, 6:30 p.m
Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Telle Center, 1600 Carver Road
Info: DelWood Neighborhood Alliance meeting for residents interested in talking about what is happening within the neighborhood.
What: COMPUTER USERS GROUP WORKSHOP
When: Thursday, 6 p.m.
Where: Denny’s Restaurant, 1525 McHenry Ave.
Info: Modesto PC Users Group general meeting. Program will feature Terry Fix with a presentation titled “Turning a Powerpoint Presentation into a Narrated Video.” Event is free and open to the public. Door prizes. For more information, call Terrence Fix at (209) 524-8062.
Oakdale
What: SUPERHERO TRAINING ACADEMY
When: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Oakdale branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 151 S. First Ave.
Info: Participants will receive an official Superhero Checklist and will complete the five challenges on the list to earn a Superhero Certificate. The challenges include making a superhero mask and cuffs, reading to develop brain power, projectile target practice to develop hand-eye coordination, using your senses to develop X-ray vision, and disposing of Kryptonite. Once the certificate is earned, there will be a photo opportunity posing in front of a superhero backdrop. For more information, call the Oakdale Library at (209) 847-4204.
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YESTERYEARS
75 YEARS AGO: The Modesto Municipal Employees Association, in a special meeting at City Hall, went on record to work with the Stanislaus County Peace Officers Association to combat any and all foreign subversive activities in the county. The resolution was adopted upon request of the peace officers association, who were planning a patriotic rally at the Modesto Junior College stadium July 2.
This story was originally published June 18, 2015 at 3:47 PM with the headline "Around the Region (06/19/15)."