Around the Region (7/10/15)
MODESTO
What: SECOND SATURDAY AT THE MUSEUM
When: Saturday, 2 p.m.
Where: McHenry Museum, 1402 I St.
Info: The Second Saturday program will feature guest speaker John Zehnder who will discuss “Irrigation Wars.” For more information, call the McHenry Museum at 209-577-5366.
What: YOUNG AT HEART S.T.E.P.S. PROGRAM
When: August 3
Where: Vintage Faire Mall, 3401 Dale Road
Info: The Healthy Aging Association, in partnership with Vintage Faire Mall and Central Valley Medical Group, will be implementing Young at Heart (YAH) S.T.E.P.S., a 12-week walking challenge for seniors 60 and over. Participants will meet at the mall to track their steps, improve their cardiovascular health, earn rewards and have fun at no cost. At the end of the challenge, there will be a hosted breakfast ceremony and presentation of participant awards. The challenge is a “walk at your own pace” program. Beginning walkers, novice walkers and walkers of all speeds can join the challenge. For more information or to register, call 209-523-2800 or go to www.HealthyAgingAssociation.org.
OAKDALE
What: BUILDING STEAM WITH DÍA FAMILY BOOK CLUB PROGRAM
When: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Oakdale branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 151 S. First Ave.
Info: Kindergarten through third-grade students and their families are invited to “Building STEAM with Día Family Book Club: Build a cardboard box guitar.” Following a reading and discussion of “A Baby Elephant in the Wild,” children will learn about vibration by building a cardboard box guitar. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Oakdale library at 209-847-4204.
ESCALON
What: ACCORDION CLUB MEETING AND SOCIAL
When: Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Where: Escalon Community Center, 1055 Escalon Ave.
Info: The Good Time Accordion Club holds a monthly music and social event. Accordion fans and accordionists of all levels are welcome to attend. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, call Gayle Certini at 209-526-3627.
LATHROP
What: DELTA TULE TREKKERS MEETING
When: Monday, 6 p.m.
Where: CK Grill, 14725 S. Harlan Road
Info: The Delta Tule Trekkers monthly meeting is preceded by a no-host dinner and social hour. Anyone interested in walking for fitness, fun or friendship is welcome to attend. For more information, call 209-825-0204 or go to www.deltatuletrekkers.org.
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YESTERYEARS
75 YEARS AGO: It was announced that members of the Prescott Grange met at Prescott Hall to form a committee to work with the Wood Colony Grange, in constructing a vegetable and grape booth for the Turlock Fair. George Johnson, R. Rasmussen and Gilbert Johnson were named to the committee.
This story was originally published July 9, 2015 at 2:40 PM with the headline "Around the Region (7/10/15)."