Around the Region (08/27/15)
Modesto
What: LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM
When: Thursday, noon
Where: Ridgway’s Restaurant, Century Center, 2401 E. Orangeburg Ave.
Info: League of Women Voters Lunch and Learn Program will feature Pat Portwood, president of the Stanislaus Library Foundation. Chef’s choice luncheon cost is $13, reservations not required. Event is open to the public. For more information, call 209-524-1698.
What: SENIOR SCAM PREVENTION PRESENTATION
When: Tuesday, 4 p.m.
Where: Standiford Place, 3420 Shawnee Drive
Info: Standiford Place Independent Retirement Living will hold a series of lectures on senior scam prevention. Presentations will be each Tuesday through Sept. 29. Various speakers will be featured, including crime prevention officers from the Modesto Police Department. Light refreshments and raffle prizes will be provided. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 209-521-7000.
What: DRIVER SAFETY RENEWAL CLASS
When: Sept. 3, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St.
Info: AARP is offering a driver safety renewal class. The class will renew a mature driver insurance discount. For more information or to register to attend, call 209-341-2974.
Turlock
What: TEA PARTY MEETING
When: Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Grizzly Rock Cafe, 4905 N. Golden State Blvd.
Info: Stanislaus County tea party meeting will feature guest speaker Loren Spivak, author of “The New Democrat” and “The Gorax.” Reservations appreciated. For more information or to RSVP to attend, call 209-202-3043.
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Yesteryears
50 YEARS AGO: It was announced that Gallo Wine defeated the California State Employees Association 3-2 in the Modesto Industrial League softball tournament at Beard Brook Park. Gallo moved closer to the championship game, as the format of the tournament was double-elimination. In the losers’ bracket, the Post Office defeated Gallo Glass 6-4.
This story was originally published August 26, 2015 at 2:26 PM with the headline "Around the Region (08/27/15)."