AROUND THE REGION
Modesto
What: DRIVER SAFETY COURSE
When: Thursday, 9 a.m.
Where: Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St.
Info: Taking an AARP Driver Safety Renewal four-hour course can help renew your mature driver insurance discount. Pre-registration is encouraged as space is limited to 20 registrants. For more information or to register to attend, call (209) 341-2974.
What: BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS LUNCH AND PROGRAM
When: Thursday, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Kabob House, 906 J St.
Info: The Yosemite Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is hosting an educational lunch and program for nonprofit and business professionals. Program will feature Carole Richard, J.D., CFRE, director of College and Athletic Development at California State University, Stanislaus, presenting “Planned Giving – Charting the Course.” Cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers; lunch included. For reservations or more information, call AFP at (209) 338-5032 or email afpyosemite@gmail.com.
What: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Info: The Society for Disabilities is seeking volunteers to help with the hosting of Warren Miller’s “No Turning Back” film presentation at The State Theatre, Dec. 5-6. Volunteers are needed to sell raffle tickets, hand out programs and throw prizes to the audience. For more information, contact Jen, event coordinator, at (209) 524-3536 or jen@societyfordisabilities.org.
Oakdale
What: COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC
When: Wednesday, 5:30 to 7:30 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 for adults, $10 for 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 county Health Services Agency at (209) 558-8320.
Ceres
What: CAROLING FOR CANS
When: Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Area of Don Pedro Park and Blaker Road
Info: Central Valley High School FFA will be “Caroling for Cans.” Those living in the area of the caroling are invited to leave canned nonperishable items on their doorstep or wait for members to come to the door to collect them. All proceeds will be donated to a local charity for the holiday season.
Send Region items to Region, The Modesto Bee, P.O. Box 5256, Modesto 95352; call (209) 578-2330; fax (209)578-2207; or email region@modbee.com.
YESTERYEARS
75 YEARS AGO: In the town of Newman, Mayor L.J. Newman named the general citizens committee that would assist in conducting the 1940 census. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins requested that such a committee be formed and that Mayor Newman preside as its chairman. The committee was made up of merchants and other prominent figures in the community.
This story was originally published November 27, 2014 at 5:01 PM with the headline "AROUND THE REGION."