Around the Region (08/28/15)
Modesto
What: HOPE FOR PARENTS OF COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS
When: Monday, 6 p.m.
Where: Modesto branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 1500 I St.
Info: Local financial consultant Michael Howell will discuss cost-reducing strategies for parents of college-bound students. Registration required. For more information or to register to attend, call 209-558-7814.
What: CITY MINISTRY NETWORK CATALYST
When: Thursday, 7 to 8:10 a.m.
Where: Family Life Pavilion, 1301 12th St.
Info: The City Ministry Network presents guest speaker Dr. Randy White of the Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary Center for Community Transformation. White will present “An Example of a City United for Impact.” Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 209-217-1955.
Turlock
What: STEAM: CLOUDS
When: Tuesday 4 p.m.
Where: Turlock branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 550 Minaret Ave.
Info: Reading and discussion of “Cloudette” by Tom Lichtenheld. Discussion topics will include the water cycle, as well as different types of clouds, cloud-related activity follows discussion. Children 4 and under must be supervised by a parent. STEAM events focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. For more information, call the Turlock library at 209-664-8100.
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Yesteryears
75 YEARS AGO: Ceres Union High School officials announced the completion of the school’s new music room. The building was built separate from other classrooms so it wouldn’t interrupt the learning process. The new music room could hold 120 choral singers on risers and seat 100 band members.
This story was originally published August 27, 2015 at 2:34 PM with the headline "Around the Region (08/28/15)."