Around the Region (11/15/14)
Modesto
What: GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF STANISLAUS COUNTY MEETING
When: Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Telle Center, 1600 Carver Road (north parking lot)
Info: Over the past 46 years of the Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County’s history, its annual Ancestry Night and concluding program for the year has become a hallmark event. Everyone has a family history story, event, mystery, accomplishment, treasure, recipe, memory, etc. Hear 10 members’ stories, or share one of your own. The public is invited, and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Bev Johnson at (209) 526-5009 or jbevjohnson1@att.net.
What: LATINO EMERGENCY COUNCIL MEETING
When: Friday, 8:15 a.m.
Where: El Concilio Community Center, 1314 H St.
Info: The Latino Emergency Council monthly meeting will feature guest speaker Dr. John Walker, health officer for Stanislaus County, who will speak on the topic of influenza. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Dale at (209) 613-1058.
What: PT CRUISER CLUB MEETING
When: Friday, 6 p.m.
Where: Perko’s Cafe, 901 Carpenter Road
Info: The Highway 99 PT Cruiser Club meeting features a no-host dinner, with meeting afterward. The club meets the third Friday of every month. For more information, call (510) 410-6154 or go to www.highway99ptcruiserclub.com.
What: SIERRA CLUB/YOKUTS GROUP MEETING
When: Friday, 6:45 p.m.
Where: College Avenue Congregational Church, Fellowship Hall, 1341 College Ave.
Info: The monthly meeting of the Sierra Club/Yokuts Group will feature guest speaker Mike Painter, coordinator for Western Wilderness, who will give a presentation about the recent work of Californians for Wilderness and show slides of Utah. The event is free, and nonmembers are welcome. For more information, call Dorothy Griggs at (209) 549-9155.
What: SCIENCE PRESENTATION
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Modesto Junior College West Campus, Sierra Hall 132, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Info: Modesto Area Partners in Science is offering the presentation “Mineralogy of Mars” by David Blake, a senior research scientist with NASA. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact professor Noah Hughes at (209) 575-6800 or hughesn@mjc.edu.
Riverbank
What: TURKEY NAPKIN HOLDER CRAFTING
When: Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Riverbank branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 3442 Santa Fe St.
Info: Children are invited to make turkey-shaped napkin holders out of paper rolls and feathers made of their own hand tracings. Each turkey will have a its own personality. Holiday craft books will be on display and available for checkout. For more information, call the Riverbank library at (209) 869-7008.
Newman
What: FAMILY GAME NIGHT
When: Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Newman branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 1305 Kern St.
Info: The public is invited to come and take part in Family Game Night. Fun games for the entire family featuring both board and card games will be available for use. For more information, call the Newman library at (209) 862-2010.
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YESTERYEARS
100 YEARS AGO: A group of concerned Modesto citizens came together to form the Modesto School Improvement Association. The goal of the association was to seek the betterment of school facilities. The meeting was held at the Coffee Club hall. Dr. J.B. Simms was chosen president and L.A. Farris was elected secretary. The association’s resolution of purpose gave Simms the authority to create a committee of six advisers to help him choose members for three subcommittees that would consider school sites, school buildings and curriculum.
This story was originally published November 14, 2014 at 9:15 PM with the headline "Around the Region (11/15/14)."