Around the Region (07/28/15)
MODESTO
What: SENIOR NUTRITION COUPON DISTRIBUTION
When: Thursday, 8 to 10 a.m.
Where: Modesto Farmers Market, 16th Street between H and I streets
Info: The Stanislaus County Area Agency on Aging will be distributing Senior Nutrition Farmers Market coupon booklets to seniors 60 and older who live in Stanislaus County and have a limited income ($1,800 per month or less for individuals, or $2,426 per month for households of two). One booklet per eligible senior per year. Booklets contain $20 in coupons for use like cash at certified farmers markets to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, honey or edible herbs. First come, first served, while supplies last. For more information, call the Senior Information Line at 209-558-8698.
What: VETERANS JOB FAIR
When: Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Modesto Employment Development Department, 629 12th St.
Info: Open to all job seekers. Dress for success and bring along résumé. Meet and interview with potential employers, obtain career and veteran information. For more information, call 209-576-6118.
What: MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEETING
When: Saturday, 9:45 a.m.
Where: American Legion Hall, 1001 S. Santa Cruz Ave.
Info: Modesto Detachment #019 Marine Corps League general meeting. Open to Marine and FMF Corpsmen Veterans. Requires DD-214 proof of service with an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps. Annual dues are $50. For more information, call 209-571-0102 or visit www.mcl-modesto019.org.
Salida
What: MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
When: Today, 7 p.m.
Where: Salida branch of the Stanislaus County Library, Community Room, 4835 Sisk Road
Info: Salida Municipal Advisory Council meeting featuring a presentation from the Stanislaus County Department of Public Works. For more information, visit salidamac.weebly.com.
Manteca
What: SCREENTIME SATURDAY
When: Saturday, 2 p.m.
Where: Manteca branch of the San Joaquin County Library, 320 W. Center St.
Info: The Manteca branch of the San Joaquin County Library will be hosting Screentime Saturday, featuring the showing of a classic film accompanied by light refreshments. Free program provided by the Friends of the Manteca Library. For more information call the Manteca Library at 209-937-8221.
Send Region items to Region, The Modesto Bee, P.O. Box 5256, Modesto 95352; call 209-578-2330; fax 209-578-2207; or email region@modbee.com.
YESTERYEARS
25 YEARS AGO: It was announced that the Oakdale Union Elementary School District voted to place on the November ballot a Mello-Roos measure. The measure, if it passed, would generate $9.75 million that would be used to complete a junior high school and begin construction on a fifth elementary school.
This story was originally published July 27, 2015 at 1:49 PM with the headline "Around the Region (07/28/15)."