Around the Region (8/15/15)

MODESTO

What: GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING

When: Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Telle Center, 1600 Carver Road

Info: The Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County meeting features guest speaker Judy Herring, who will share the process she used to find information about her Civil War ancestors. For more information, call 209-838-2118.

What: SENIORS CONTINUED LEARNING REGISTRATION

When: Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Modesto Junior College West Campus, El Capitan Building, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: The Modesto Institute of Continued Learning is holding registration for fall classes for seniors. Classes begin Monday, registration is $40, parking $10. For more information or to register, call the MJC Community Education office at 209-575-6063.

What: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ORIENTATION

When: Thursday, 5 p.m.

Where: Modesto Junior College East Campus, Forum 110, 435 College Ave.

Info: The Modesto Junior College Human Services Program is sponsoring a fall 2015 orientation. The event showcases the degrees, certificates and skills recognition awards available to students in human services. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Kimberly Kennard, professor of human services, at 209-575-6864.

TURLOCK

What: CHAMBER MIXER

When: Tuesday, 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: Smith Chevrolet Cadillac, 1601 Auto Mall Drive

Info: The Turlock Chamber of Commerce August Chamber Mixer will feature food, drinks and networking opportunities. For more information, call 209-632-2221.

YESTERYEARS

100 YEARS AGO: The new Star Theater announced its drama lineup. Playing was “The Counter Intrigue,” a three-act mystery drama published in Ladies World. The program also included movies such as the “Hazards of Helen” series, Charlie Chaplin in “In the Park” and Pathé newsreels.

This story was originally published August 14, 2015 at 3:24 PM with the headline "Around the Region (8/15/15)."