AROUND THE REGION
Modesto
What: DOCUMENTARY FILM SHOWING
When: Saturday, 6 p.m.
Where: Peer Recovery Art Project Art Gallery, 1222 J St.
Info: PRAP Art Gallery will offer a free showing of the documentary film “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret.” According to its website, the film is about animal agriculture, “the most destructive industry facing the planet today ... and why the world’s leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it.” For more information, call Kathryn Haynes at (209) 529-5360 or go to the film’s website, www.cowspiracy.com.
What: T-BIRD CLUB MEETING
When: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Appetéz, 825 W. Roseburg Ave.
Info: The Modesto Area Classic T-Bird Club is holding its November meeting. Jan and Don Wigle are hosting. Lunch is no-host. The club welcomes individuals who own, or are interested in the preservation of, 1955, 1956 and 1957 Thunderbirds. For more information, call Pat Mason at (209) 538-1130 or go to the club website at www.modestoareaclassictbirdclub.org.
What: LEGAL PROFESSIONALS MEETING
When: Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Where: Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 1120 Tully Road
Info: The Stanislaus County Legal Professionals Association monthly meeting features guest speaker Lee Lundrigan, Stanislaus County clerk recorder and registrar of voters. For more information or to RSVP to attend, call Linda at (209) 526-7388 or email linda.fishcer@mid.org.
What: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
When: Mondays and Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Hope Haven West, 1324 Coldwell Ave.
Info: Hope Haven West needs volunteers to help sort collected wheelchairs and other used mobility equipment for shipping to vocational rehab programs at 17 federal prisons. Volunteers also will sort refurbished and new chairs and prepare for shipping to developing countries. For more information, call (209) 485-4553 or email hopehavenwest@gmail.com.
What: CRAFT FAIR
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: North Modesto Church of God, 1918 Sherwood Ave.
Info: The church’s HSM youth group will hold a craft fair featuring a variety of vendors offering crocheted items, jewelry, origami, Christmas ornaments, cupcakes, candles and more. There will be raffles throughout the day.
What: “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL”
When: Nov. 13-15, 7 p.m.
Where: Gregori High School’s Rainforest Café Stage, 3701 Pirrone Road
Info: Students present a stage production of the Disney Channel hit movie “High School Musical.” Tickets are $5 for students with ID, and $7 for adults. Children under 5 are free with a paying adult. For a matinee performance Nov. 13 at 2:20 p.m., tickets are $3 for students, $7 for adults, children under 5 free with a paying adult.
Turlock
What: SALVATION ARMY WOMEN’S AUXILIARY MEETING
When: Wednesday, noon
Where: Salvation Army, 893 Lander Ave.
Info: The Turlock Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is holding its monthly meeting, including a potluck lunch. New members are welcome. Topics of discussion will be the Kettle Kick-Off, ringing bells and Turlock Together.
Riverbank
What: COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS MEETING
When: Monday, 7 p.m.
Where: 2201 Morrill Road
Info: Bereaved parents, grandparents and adult siblings are invited to attend the Compassionate Friends meeting, a support group for families whose children have died, at any age, from any cause. For more information, call (209) 622-6786 or email tcfmodestoriverbank@gmail.com.
Newman
What: COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC
When: Wednesday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: McConnell Adult Education Center, 1348 Patchett Drive
Info: The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency’s Public Health Services is holding a community flu vaccination clinic for anyone 6 months or older. Suggested cost is $27 adults, $10 children, but no one will be turned away for inability to pay. Additional clinics will be held through November. For more information on clinics or vaccinations, call the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency at (209) 558-8320.
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YESTERYEARS
50 YEARS AGO: The Hyatt Chalet Motel opened at McHenry Avenue and Needham Street in Modesto. The 15,591-square-foot motel was built for $500,000 and had 40 units, 20 on each of its two stories. The rooms included television, radio and air conditioning. Additionally, a Denny’s restaurant opened adjacent to the motel, the chain’s 102nd establishment.
This story was originally published November 5, 2014 at 5:42 PM with the headline "AROUND THE REGION."