Around the Region (11/10/15)
MODESTO
What: Second Saturday
When: Saturday, 2 p.m.
Where: McHenry Museum, 1402 14th St.
Info: Presentation by Stage Coach Robbers of Stanislaus County with Karen Tiffen
What: Modesto Dickens’ Faire Craft seeks vendors
When: Deadline Nov. 27
Where: 15th Street and McClatchy Park
Info: Spaces available for craft and gift vendors at Modesto’s Dickens Faire Victorian Christmas Market on Dec. 5. The day’s event includes farmers market, entertainment, children’s activities, McHenry Mansion tours and unique shopping opportunities. Contact Marie at 209-523-0663 for information about reserving a vendor booth.
What: Volunteer cleanup
When: Wednesday
Where: South side of Oakdale Road-Scenic Drive intersection
Info: Volunteers needed for cleanup from 9 to noon. Organizer Rhonda Allen said volunteers should bring work gloves and a plastic garbage bag. She said about a dozen people have volunteered, including staff from the nearby SaveMart and Grocery Outlet stores. She said the city is providing safety vests and will pick up the bagged trash. Allen said the focus will be on picking up the litter along the road and that gets stuck along the fence. Those interested in helping are asked to show up.
TURLOCK
What: Paint-it-Forward project nominations sought
When: Through Dec. 5
Info: Lancaster Painting is seeking nominations for its fifth annual Paint it Forward project. Each year, the Turlock painting company selects a nonprofit organization or family for a free painting project. Nominations may be mailed to Lancaster Painting, 228 N. Center St., Turlock, 95380, attn: Paint It Forward. For more information, call 209-634-1111.
What: Turlock Democratic Club meeting
When: Wednesday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting
Where: El Rosal Restaurant, 3401 W. Monte Vista Ave.
Info: Guest speaker Lisa McDermott will discuss current events at the Carnegie Arts Center. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call Joe A. Souza at 209-485-3522.
EMPIRE
What: Friends of the Empire Library meeting
When: Tuesday, 5 p.m.
Where: Empire Library Meeting Room, 18 Abbie St.
Info: Anyone interested in helping to support the Empire Library is invited to attend.
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YESTERYEARS
25 YEARS AGO: It was announced that the Stanislaus County elections officials counted more than 10,000 absentee ballots, but leads in certain races did not change. In the Waterford mayor’s race, Joe Rockwell’s lead increased by one to five votes, with more remaining to be counted and/or in need of being resolved. Stanislaus County Clerk Karen Mathews had another 700 challenged ballots in need of being counted the following week.
This story was originally published November 9, 2015 at 1:57 PM with the headline "Around the Region (11/10/15)."