Around the Region (08/07/15)
Modesto
What: CAREGIVER COLLEGE
When: Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way
Info: Community Hospice is hosting Caregiver College: Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease, a free seminar to gain practical information to become a better family caregiver. Lunch provided. For more information or to register to attend, call 209-578-6300.
What: LATINO COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE MEETING
When: Thursday, 11:45 a.m. to 1;15 p.m.
Where: Red Event Center, 921 Eighth St.
Info: Latino Community Roundtable monthly meeting featuring a meet and listen with all members of LCR and candidates for Modesto City Council as guest speakers. Optional buffet lunch, $12. For more information or to RSVP to attend, call Maggie Mejia at 209-303-2664 or email maggiemejialcr@gmail.com.
Oakdale
What: WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON
When: Thursday, noon to 1:45 p.m.
Where: Papapolloni Mediterranean Bistro, 1214 West F St.
Info: Oakdale Women’s Connection luncheon will feature guest speaker Perry Belmont, cowboy and Watsonville horseshoer. Live entertainment by Mel Sanguinetti. Men are welcome to attend. Lunch cost, $18. For more information or to make a reservation to attend, call Barbara at 209-847-5605.
Empire
What: LIBRARY MEETING
When: Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: Empire branch of the Stanislaus County Library, Meeting Room, 18 S. Abbie St.
Info: Friends of the Empire Library will hold a meeting to approve the final budget for 2015-16 and to discuss upcoming projects. Those interested in getting involved and supporting the Empire library are encouraged to attend.
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Yesteryears
75 YEARS AGO: It was announced that a $45,000 armory and exhibition building would be constructed at the Stanislaus County Fair and Horse Show grounds. The building was to be used as an armory, along with drill rooms for Company A, 185th Infantry, the Turlock unit of the California National Guard. However, during the run of the county fair, the building was to be used for exhibits.
This story was originally published August 6, 2015 at 3:23 PM with the headline "Around the Region (08/07/15)."