Around the Region (09/30/15)
MODESTO
What: OPEN HOUSE
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Stanislaus County Probation Department, 2215 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto
Info: Take a free guided tour of the Juvenile Commitment Facility. Members of several collaborative agencies will present information on how they help keep the community safe, and there will be a gang awareness presentation.
What: CANDIDATE FORUM
When: Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Modesto City Schools district office, board chambers, 426 Locust St.
Info: The League of Women Voters of Stanislaus County is sponsoring a candidate forum for those running for a seat on the Modesto City Schools board. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Stanislaus County League of Women Voters at 209-531-1222.
What: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
When: Oct. 12-26, Mondays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Great Valley Museum, Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Info: Training is planned for new docent volunteers at the Great Valley Museum. The position offers the opportunity to share information with museum visitors about the habitats, animals and plants of the Central Valley. A background in science is not required, just enthusiasm for working with people. For more information or to register to attend, call 209-575-6196.
OAKDALE
What: COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC
When: Friday, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Oakdale Family Resource Center, 631 W. F St.
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 December. For more information on additional clinics or vaccination information, call the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency at 209-558-8872.
MERCED
What: FALL AT THE ZOO
When: Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Applegate Park Zoo, 1045 W. 25th St.
Info: Join Applegate Park Zoo every Saturday in October to help the animals welcome the new season with games, crafts and stories. Zoo admission, $3 general; $2 for 5-12; $1.50 for 62-plus; children under 5 are free. For more information, call 209-385-6840.
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YESTERYEARS
40 YEARS AGO: It was announced that Stanislaus State would begin regular radio broadcasts from the campus. The radio station’s call sign was KCSS 91.9. The station would have 20 students broadcasting throughout the day on the station with Eric Larsen as the station’s first student manager. The transmitter was 10 watts and could transmit throughout most of Turlock, as the Federal Communication Commission would allow only that range for unlicensed personnel.
This story was originally published September 29, 2015 at 2:59 PM with the headline "Around the Region (09/30/15)."