Around the Region (11/18/15)
MODESTO
What: Sons in Retirement monthly luncheon
When: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way
Info: Sons in Retirement is a gentlemen’s luncheon club. This month, the program will be about identity theft. For more information, call Bob Kredit at 209-275-9530 or go to sirinc2.org/branch103.
What: Us Too Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting
When: Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Health Education and Conference Center, McHenry Village, 1700 McHenry Ave.
Info: Us Too is celebrating its 18th anniversary. Organizers said the group will “remember our founders and leaders, recount our history, in story and photos, and recommit to our mission of education, support, and fellowship.” Family members, including women, are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Ken Willmarth at 209-521-6468.
What: Sixth annual Thanksgiving Peace on Your Plate Feast & Movie
When: Saturday, 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: PRAP Art Gallery, 1222 J St.
Info: The Peace on Your Plate vegan feast will include a showing of the movie “Chicken Run.” Admission is free, but attendees are invited to bring a dish to share. For more information, contact Kathy Haynes at 209-250-9961 or kathyhaynesSESG@gmail.com.
What: Hart-Ransom Academic Charter School information meeting
When: Kindergarten through eighth grade, Dec. 1, 6 p.m.; high school, Dec. 3, 6 p.m.
Where: 3920 Shoemake Ave.
Info: Prospective students and their parents are invited to attend in advance of spring enrollment. Call 209-523-0401 to RSVP. Visit www.hart-ransomcharter.com for information about the school. Those wishing to enroll need to bring a birth certificate and immunization records, and high school students need to bring transcripts and current grades.
What: Stanislaus County Veterans Advisory Commisison meeting
When: Monday, 5:30 p.m.
Where: County Center III, 917 Oakdale Road at the Stanislaus County Learning Institute (park in the chain link fence area)
Info: The commission is looking for participation from interested veterans and family members who can attend the commission meetings. Members of the public are welcome to attend. For more information, call Joe Madden at 209-914-4764.
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YESTERYEARS
40 YEARS AGO: It was announced that a complaint had been brought to the state Agricultural Labor Relations Board against E.&J. Gallo Winery with claims of “massive surveillance” and unlawfully aiding the Teamsters union. If the complaint were upheld, it would have meant another secret ballot election to determine farmworker representation. The complaint accused Gallo of 50 violations of the state’s farm labor laws.
This story was originally published November 17, 2015 at 3:06 PM with the headline "Around the Region (11/18/15)."