Around the Region (07/01/15)
MODESTO
What: NEWCOMERS AND FRIENDS MEETING
When: July 8, 10 a.m.
Where: Ridgway’s Restaurant and Lounge, 2401 E. Orangeburg Ave.
Info: The Newcomers and Friends Club of Modesto will hold its monthly meeting. The organization is a social club for ladies to meet others with similar interests and is open to all, whether someone has lived here a few days or 10 years. For more information, call Barbara at 209-551-2968.
What: TECH CONNECT PROGRAM
When: July 8, 6 p.m.
Where: Modesto branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 1500 I St.
Info: Participants in a free informative Tech Connect program titled “Tech Connect: 3M Cloud Library” will learn how to access the 3M Cloud Library app, a service that offers library customers the ability to access free ebooks. Participants must bring their library cards and are encouraged to bring their electronic devices for hands-on learning. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register to attend, call the Modesto library at 209-558-7814.
Ripon
What: POLICE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
When: Wednesday, 2 to 7 p.m.
Where: Ripon Police Department, 259 N. Wilma Ave.
Info: The Ripon Police Department is hosting its fifth annual open house. Event will feature tours of the Police Department, equipment demonstrations and the opportunity to speak with local law enforcement professionals. For more information, call the Police Department at 209-599-2102.
French Camp
What: VOLUNTEER FAIR
When: July 9, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Health Plan of San Joaquin, 7751 Manthey Road
Info: Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada invites the public to a volunteer fair where participants may learn about Make-A-Wish volunteer opportunities. Light refreshments. RSVP required. For more information or to reserve a spot to attend, call Nichoel Menicucci at 916-692-3929 or email nmenicucci@necannv.wish.org.
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YESTERYEARS
40 YEARS AGO: It was announced that Fulvio Bertolotti had pitched a no-hitter and collected six hits in a double-header that saw a two-game sweep of the Stockton Trojans by the Salas Bros. team of Modesto. Bertolotti struck out 12 batters and walked two others. In the second game, teammates Tom Smith and Bill Evans combined to throw a five-hit shutout. The final score for each game was 14-0.
This story was originally published June 30, 2015 at 3:29 PM with the headline "Around the Region (07/01/15)."