Around the Region (04/15/16)
MODESTO
What: The Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center annual Gala Benefit
When: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 17
Where: The Barkin’ Dog Grill, 940 11th St.
Info: An afternoon of poetry, music, food, drink and a silent auction. This benefit raises funds to support the work of the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center in promoting “poetry throughout Stanislaus County and Stanislaus County through poetry.” For more information, go to www.mostpoetry.org.
What: Walk MS: Central Valley
When: Saturday, registration 8 a.m., walk 9 a.m.
Where: Beyer Park, 3700 Beyer Park Drive
Info: Nearly 600 people are expected to raise more than $90,000 to support research, programs and services for people living with MS. Participants have the option of walking 1- or 3.2-mile fully accessible routes. Each year, nearly 333,000 people walk and fundraise around the country to drive groundbreaking research, provide life-changing programs and guarantee a supportive community for those who need it most. For more information, go to www.walkMS.org or call 855-372-1331.
What: Smart Talkers Toastmaster Club open house
When: Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The offices of Grimbleby-Coleman CPAs, 200 W. Roseburg Ave.
Info: Networking and refreshments, a sample Toastmasters meeting and Q&A. RSVP to Chuck at 209-988-5070. OK to leave a message.
What: Modesto Neuropathy Support Group meeting
When: Monday, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Rooms 502/503, 1600 Carver Road
Info: Van Potterton, CareMore Health Plan representative, will review coverages, particularly regarding diabetes.
CERES
What: Free Tax Preparation and Resource Fair to help working Stanislaus County residents tap hundreds of millions of dollars in new earned income tax credit. Volunteer preparers will be on site.
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Ceres Christian Church, 3502 Roeding Road
Info: Attendees seeking tax preparation assistance should bring W-2s, a form of government ID, Social Security card for each family member and banking account information. Free lunch, family activities, free tax prep, free raffle prizes and resource fair. Hosted by CalEITC4Me, United Way of Stanislaus County and AARP Foundation.
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YESTERYEARS
75 YEARS AGO: The governor of California, Culbert Olson, would be visiting Modesto for the weekend. On his agenda was a dinner meeting that Saturday with the Council of American Brotherhood, which was a group seeking to unite Protestant, Catholic and Jewish worshippers against atheism. He would also speak on the topic of state and national defense, and music for the evening would be provided by professor Frank Mancini. Olson would then spend Sunday at the annual Mulligan Day festivities hosted by the Old Fisherman’s Club.
This story was originally published April 14, 2016 at 3:15 PM with the headline "Around the Region (04/15/16)."