Around the Region (02/02/16)

MODESTO

What: Davis High School Middle College Pathway (Spartans 101) informational meeting

When: Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Davis High School little theater, 1200 W. Rumble Road

Info: In Davis’ Middle College Pathway, students take Modesto Junior College classes at Davis during the school day to receive high school and college credits (UC and CSU approved). The classes will allow a student to graduate high school with more than one semester of college classes completed.

What: Whist card party

When: Monday, 1 p.m.

Where: St. Stanislaus Church hall, Seventh and K streets

Info: Card party is sponsored by the Society of St. Isabel. The cost is $3 to play. There also will be prizes, refreshments and a raffle. All are welcome. For more information, call Rose, 209-529-4933

TURLOCK

What: Turlock Democratic Club meeting and elections

When: Wednesday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting

Where: El Rosal restaurant, 3401 W. Monte Vista Ave.

Info: Guest speakers Dr. Dieter and Hanna Renning will discuss “Two Childhoods in the Nazi Era.” The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Joe A. Souza at 209-485-3522.

What: Sunshine Club weekly luncheons

When: Every Monday in February, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Applebee’s restaurant, 1625 Countryside Drive

Info: The Sunshine Club is a support group for men and women who have lost a loved one. Meet new friends who understand what suddenly being alone really means. For information, call Darlene, 209-668-6792.

YESTERYEARS

50 YEARS AGO: It was announced that the proposed Don Pedro Dam, a $100 million project, could end up on the cutting room floor. The reason: The Modesto and Turlock irrigation districts and the city of San Francisco were having issues on agreeing to the cost breakdown each partner would find feasible in order for work to begin.

This story was originally published February 3, 2016 at 3:19 PM with the headline "Around the Region (02/02/16)."