Around the Region (03/15/16)
MODESTO
What: Vietnam War 50th Commemorative Ceremony
When: March 29, 1-4 p.m.
Where: John Thurman Field, 601 Neece Drive, Modesto
Info: Hosted by the Modesto Vet Center and Department of Veteran Affairs, this ceremony will honor the area’s Vietnam veterans and families for their service and sacrifice. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome.
DENAIR AND TURLOCK
What: Turlock Sons in Retirement meeting
When: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
Where: Denair Community Center, 3850 N. Gratton Road
Info: Turlock Sons in Retirement, a social organization for retired men, gather on the third Wednesday of the month for a luncheon meeting at the Denair Community Center on the main street in Denair. Among the activities that the members can participate in are golf, bowling and travel. For more information, call 209-662-0011.
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YESTERYEARS
25 YEARS AGO: It was announced that the winning streak of the Modesto Junior College men’s swim team was broken with a 72-43 loss to Chabot College. The Pirates swim team’s last loss came against the College of the Sequoias in 1983, in the season finale. During the streak, MJC had won 76 dual meets and earned seven straight league titles.
This story was originally published March 14, 2016 at 4:34 PM with the headline "Around the Region (03/15/16)."