Around the Region (9/12/15)
MODESTO
What: PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
When: Wednesday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, Telle Center Fellowship Hall, 1600 Carver Road
Info: Modesto Parkinson’s Support Group meeting featuring a representative of AbbVie Pharmaceuticals who will speak about newly approved medications for the treatment of Parkinson’s symptoms. Circles of sharing will follow presentation. $1 donation requested. All are welcome. For more information, call Debra Watson at 209-552-9043 or email modestoparkinson@outlook.com.
What: OSTOMY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUP
When: Wednesday, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Medical Center, Foothill Room, 1700 Coffee Road
Info: Memorial Medical Center’s Ostomy Education and Support Group meeting. For more information or to reserve a seat to attend, call 209-526-4500, ext. 6107.
What: LATINO BUSINESS EXPO
When: Thursday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Red Event Center, 921 Eighth St.
Info: Latino Community Roundtable is hosting a Latino Business Expo to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Event will feature a food court with contest for best Mexican restaurant, local businesses, presentations, vendors and more. Admission $10 for LCR members, veterans and seniors; $15 general. For more information, call 209-303-2664.
What: HOUSING FORUM
When: Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Modesto branch of the Stanislaus County Library, Basement, 1500 I St.
Info: Forum on housing in Stanislaus County, co-sponsored by the California Coalition for Rural Housing and Grayson Neighborhood Council. For more information, email Miguel Donoso at migueldonososheen@yahoo.com.
What: OPEN HOUSE
When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Stanislaus County Probation Department, 2215 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto
Info: Guided tours of the Juvenile Commitment Facility; members of several collaborative agencies presenting information on how they help keep the community safe; and a gang awareness presentation. Free and open to the public.
OAKDALE
What: St. Mary’s International Festival
When: Sunday, Mass at 10 a.m., festivities from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: St. Mary's Parish, 1225 Olive St.
Info: Multilingual outdoor Mass including procession of international flags, followed by festivities from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. that include international food, kids games, car show, silent auction and live entertainment from many cultures. Admission is free. For more information, contact the rectory at 209-847-2715.
TURLOCK
What: COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENT
When: Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Where: Monte Vista Chapel, 1619 E. Monte Vista Ave.
Info: Free education event hosted by Covenant Care at Home in Turlock featuring the film “Consider the Conversation” about preparing for the end of life, followed by a presentation by Dr. Dan Dugan, medical ethicist Ph.D., who will share helpful tools for preparation. “Conversation Starter Kit” provided to all who attend. Event is free. Snacks and refreshments provided. For more information or to RSVP to attend, call 209-250-5200.
JAMESTOWN
What: PATRIOTS’ PICNIC
When: Sunday, 1 p.m.
Where: Hurst Ranch, 17415 California Highway 108
Info: First annual Patriots’ Picnic hosted by Tuolumne County Republican Party, including first responders recognition ceremony. Games, prizes BBQ and dessert. Suggested donation, $10, children 5 and younger free. For more information, call 209-352-4390 or email tuolumnecountyrwf@cfrw.org.
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YESTERYEARS
100 YEARS AGO: The feature at the Modesto Theater was “After Dark,” a drama by Dion Boucicault presented by William Brady Picture Plays. The movie was set up in five reels. Admission was 15 cents for adults and 5 cents for children.
This story was originally published September 11, 2015 at 2:36 PM with the headline "Around the Region (9/12/15)."