Around the Region (01/07/15)
Modesto
What: 3M CLOUD LIBRARY EBOOK TRAINING
When: Saturday, 1 p.m.
Where: Modesto branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 1500 I St.
Info: The Stanislaus County Library is offering an instructional program on the usage of the service of free ebooks through the 3M Cloud Library. Interested parties should bring their library card and electronic devices. Registration is required. For more information or to register to attend, call the Modesto library at (209) 558-7814.
What: CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS & BUSINESS CLUB MEETING
When: Tuesday, 7 a.m.
Where: Old Mill Cafe, 600 Ninth St.
Info: The Modesto Catholic Professionals & Business Club meeting will feature guest speaker Steve Urgo, founder of Ascot Innovation, a business consulting company based in Modesto. For more information or to RSVP, call Cathy at (209) 968-8086, email cpbcmodesto@gmail.com or visit www.cpbc-modesto.org.
Turlock
What: CRAFT-A-PALOOZA
When: Tuesday, 4 p.m.
Where: Turlock branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 550 Minaret Ave.
Info: All ages can participate in the library’s Craft-a-palooza. Crafters can choose from a variety of craft materials to create unique works of art. Craft-a-palooza is sponsored by the Friends of the Turlock Library. For more information, call the Turlock library at (209) 664-8100.
Hughson
What: EAT BETTER, MOVE BETTER PROGRAM
When: Monday, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Where: Senior Community Center, 2307 Fourth St.
Info: The Healthy Aging Association, Area Agency on Aging and Howard Training Center present the Eat Better, Move Better Program. Any senior 60 or older can attend. The Eat Better, Move Better Program is a short interactive nutrition and physical activity session offered once a week. Participants will earn rewards, win weekly prizes and qualify for a grand prize at the end. For more information, call (209) 523-2800.
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YESTERYEARS
40 YEARS AGO: Modesto Parks Director Mary Grogan recommended $1.8 million in park acquisition and recreation development for the 1975-76 fiscal year. Grogan had laid out a plan that would cost $170,000, over a three-year time span, for a city owned and operated, lighted soccer field, in the vicinity of Del Webb Field. City Manager Garth Lipsky was in charge of reviewing the plans.
This story was originally published January 6, 2015 at 1:54 PM with the headline "Around the Region (01/07/15)."