Around the Region (02/05/16)
MODESTO
What: Latino Community Roundtable meeting
When: Thursday, Feb. 11, 11:45 a.m.
Where: Red Event Center, 921 Eighth St.
Info: The program will honor Mayor Garrad Marsh, who conceded defeat Tuesday in a runoff election against Ted Brandvold. The LCR is recognizing Marsh for his four years as mayor, eight years as councilman, 15 years as a roundtable member and other community service. The meeting is open to the public. Optional lunch, a Mexican food buffet, is $12. RSVP to rebeccaharringtonlcr@gmail.com or maggiemejialcr@gmail.com.
What: Art Classes for kids
When: Feb. 10, four sessions at varying times
Where: Mistlin Gallery, J Street
Info: Art Exploration, Painting for the Fun of It and I Can Draw! are classes for ages 3-5, 5-8 and 7-9. Register in advance at www.modestogov.com/econnect or in person at the Parks and Recreation Office, 1010 10th St., fourth floor. For more information, call 209-577-5344.
EMPIRE
What: Friends of the Empire Library monthly meeting
When: Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: Empire library meeting room, 18 Abbie St.
Info: Discussion will include the group’s book sale May 6-7.
TURLOCK
What: ”A Handful of Dust” lobby exhibit
When: Feb. 10-April 24
Where: Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway
Info: Once a fixture of the American West, ranching may not make it to the next generation. Facing numerous challenges, children of ranch families are not often motivated to take over the reins from their parents, and ranchers throughout the West feel their way of life is threatened. Allen Birnbach’s photographs create a portrait of ranchers that builds awareness and interest in preserving their way of life.
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YESTERYEARS
75 YEARS AGO: The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approved the formation of Rock Creek Water District. To finalize the formation of the water district, a special election was set for Feb. 27 to complete the organization’s setup of the water storage system. Four growers – C.B Orvis, Marguerite Rhodes, O.B. Rhodes and Annie Moran – were planning to purchase Salt Springs reservoir in Calaveras County as part of the water district’s formation. It had 11,000 acre-feet of storage and would cost $30,000 to purchase.
This story was originally published February 4, 2016 at 5:46 PM with the headline "Around the Region (02/05/16)."