Around the Region (09/22/15)
MODESTO
What: SIR MONTHLY LUNCHEON
When: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way
Info: Sons in Retirement (SIR) Branch 103 gentleman’s luncheon club meeting featuring speakers Bob Kredit and Richard Provost explaining the new branch website. For more information, call Bob Kredit at 209-275-9530 or visit www.sirinc2.org/branch103.
What: SENIOR CENTER OPEN HOUSE
When: Thursday, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St.
Info: Senior Citizens Center Month celebration with activities including games, prizes, refreshments and entertainment. For more information, call 209-341-2974.
What: PARK CLEANUP
When: Saturday, 8 a.m.
Where: Garrison Park, Carver Road and Pearl Street
Info: DelWood Neighborhood Alliance is hosting a park cleanup event. Participants will remove graffiti, clean play equipment and pick up trash.
What: CANDIDATE FORUM
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Graceada Park, Mancini Bowl, 401 Needham St.
Info: The King Kennedy Board of Directors, the Modesto Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Community Roundtable are presenting a 2015 Mayoral and Council Candidate Forum. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 209-577-5757 or 209-522-3066.
What: SPEAKER JAM
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: King Kennedy Memorial Center, 601 N. Martin Luther King Drive.
Info: West Modesto/King Kennedy Neighborhood Collaborative Zephyr Clarke Wellness Drop-in Center in partnership with the Wellness Recovery Center presents Speaker Jam, featuring play area for kids, bounce house, art, vendors and raffle prizes. Free food and music. For more information, call Kevin “Redhawk” Darnelle at 209-544-3743 or 209-522-6902.
RIPON
What: PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Ripon Police Department, 259 N. Wilma Ave.
Info: The Ripon Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency for the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to host an event allowing community members to anonymously deposit unused, unwanted and expired prescriptions for safe disposal. For more information, call 209-599-2102.
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YESTERYEARS
25 YEARS AGO Oakdale High School’s football team won its third straight game, defeating Ceres High School 16-12. The win was the Mustangs’ first against Ceres since 1985, when they beat the Bulldogs 27-7. The win gave Oakdale a perfect 3-0 record, while Ceres fell to 1-2.
This story was originally published September 21, 2015 at 2:23 PM with the headline "Around the Region (09/22/15)."