Around the Region (08/21/15)
MODESTO
What: COMPUTER USERS GROUP WORKSHOP
When: Thursday, 6 p.m.
Where: Denny’s Restaurant, 1525 McHenry Ave.
Info: Modesto PC Users Group general meeting and technology workshop featuring Kirk Stockham, who will give a presentation titled “Computer Technology and the ‘Drone’ Phenomenon.” Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Terence Fix at 209-524-8062 or email fixterence@gmail.com.
What: COLLEGE TRANSFER DAY AND COLLEGE NIGHT
When: Sept. 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Modesto Junior College, East Campus, Student Center Rotunda, 435 College Ave.
Info: High school and college students will have a chance to pick up information and ask questions of representatives from more than 45 four-year colleges and universities. Transfer students will attend from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and high school students planning to pursue higher education will attend from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Both events are free and open to college students, high school students and parents. For more information, call the MJC Career Development and Transfer Center at 209-575-6239.
CERES
What: VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
When: Monday, 5:30 p.m.
Where: American Legion Hall, 2609 Lawrence St.
Info: The Stanislaus County Veterans Advisory Commission is planning a meeting and is looking for participation from interested veterans and family members. The commission represents all veterans in Stanislaus County by advising the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors and the board’s staff. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Joe Madden at 209-914-4764.
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YESTERYEARS
75 YEARS AGO: The state director of motor vehicles, James M. Carter, released the final figure as to how much of the vehicle apportionment’s counties would receive. Of the total collected by the department, $46 million, Stanislaus County, along with other state counties, would receive $12,987,601 to split. Stanislaus County’s share was $46,874, for the total number of registered vehicles in the county, 34,057.
This story was originally published August 20, 2015 at 5:47 PM with the headline "Around the Region (08/21/15)."