Around the Region (08/22/15)
MODESTO
What: SENIOR BALANCE PROGRAM
When: Wednesday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Oak Valley Community Bank, 3508 McHenry Ave.
Info: Healthy Aging Association is holding registrations for a free program for senior adults ages 60 and older titled “A Matter of Balance.” The program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Program runs each Wednesday for 8 weeks. For more information or to register to attend, call Kim Viviano at 209-523-2800.
What: ZUMBA SWEAT FITNESS CLASSES
When: Friday, 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: Centenary United Methodist Church, 1911 Toyon Ave.
Info: Zumba dance fitness classes meet each Friday. Participants may register to join or may drop in any time. Suggested drop-in donation, $2. For more information, call 209-988-5655.
What: VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE WORKSHOP
When: Friday, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Stanislaus County Building, Tenth Street Place, Basement Training Room B300, 1010 Tenth St.
Info: The County Clerk Recorder and Registrar of Voters scheduled a Voter Registration Drive Workshop open to anyone interested in learning how to conduct a voter registration drive. Workshop agenda will include the role of the Registrar of Voters, registration deadlines, how to conduct a voter registration drive, role of groups holding events and the future of voter registration in California. Attendees are welcome to bring and enjoy a “brown bag” lunch. For more information or to register to attend, call the Elections Office at 209-525-5201.
CERES
What: MESOPOTAMIAN FOOD FESTIVAL
When: Saturday, 2 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.
Where: Saint Matthew Catholic Church, 3005 Sixth St.
Info: Variety of Mediterranean foods, pastries, Hanging Gardens beer and wine bar. Live music, art and cultural exhibits, games for children, folkloric dancing and various raffle prizes. Free admission. For more information, call 209-485-8951.
MERCED
What: SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE
When: Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Merced Senior Community Center, 755 W. 15th St.
Info: Sunday Social Dance featuring the music of The Roger Perry Trio. Cost is $8 at the door. Refreshments available. For more information, call 209-723-0839 or 209-628-8734.
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YESTERYEARS
100 YEARS AGO: The Hotel Modesto announced its daily lunch deal, along with the Sunday dinner special. The daily special was a 50-cent merchants lunch, served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. And the Sunday night table d’Hote dinner was 75 cents.
This story was originally published August 21, 2015 at 3:21 PM with the headline "Around the Region (08/22/15)."