Around the Region (09/29/15)

MODESTO

What: SONS IN RETIREMENT MEETING

When: Thursday, 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: The Seasons, 945 McHenry Ave.

Info: The Sons in Retirement Branch 144 luncheon meeting will feature Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder Lee Lundrigan. Sons in Retirement is a club for retired men who meet to renew friendships, discuss issues and plan participation in activities. For more information, call Sam Graham at 209-552-0960.

OAKDALE

What: CANDIDATE FORUM

When: Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m.

Where: Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave.

Info: The League of Women Voters of Stanislaus County is sponsoring a candidate forum for those running for the board of directors of the Oakdale Irrigation District. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 209-844-5323.

GRAYSON

What: EAT BETTER, MOVE BETTER PROGRAM

When: Monday, 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Grayson United Community Center, 8900 Laird Road

Info: The Healthy Aging Association, Area Agency on Aging and the Howard Training Center present “Eat Better, Move Better.” The free short interactive nutrition and physical activity session is offered for seniors 60 years and older, twice a week for four weeks. For more information or to register to attend, call 209-523-2800.

ESCALON

What: HARVEST LUNCHEON AND YARD SALE

When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Escalon Masonic Center, 1500 Viking St.

Info: The Harvest Luncheon and yard sale will feature homemade soup with serve-yourself toppings, salad, dessert and beverages. Takeout available. Cost $8 adults; $4 children 5-10; under 5 free. Event is held in conjunction with the Escalon citywide garage sale.

SALIDA

What: WRITING WORKSHOP

When: Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Brandman University, 5222 Pirrone Road

Info: A Fundamentals of Writing Workshop will feature tools and information to write effectively and persuasively. Event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 209-550-4524 or email efacanha@brandman.edu.

What: INFORMATION SESSION ON BECOMING AN EDUCATIONAL LEADER

When: Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Brandman University, 5222 Pirrone Road

Info: An informational session is planned for those interested in learning about the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration program to be presented in spring and summer. Event is free and open to the public. Program requires two-year commitment. For more information or to make a reservation to attend, call 209-550-4524 or email efacanha@brandman.edu.

YESTERYEARS

25 YEARS AGO: The Castle Air Museum in Atwater received a B-36H Peacemaker bomber. The plane was one of only four left in existence. It had to be shipped in 11 railcars from Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois to Castle. The B-36 was 163 feet long and had a wingspan of 230 feet, which made it 3 feet longer and 45 feet wider than the B-52 Stratofortress.

This story was originally published September 28, 2015 at 3:02 PM with the headline "Around the Region (09/29/15)."