Around the Region (04/23/16)

Turlock

What: Ride for the Heroes

When: 8 a.m. Saturday

Where: VFW Hall, 1405 E. Linwood Ave.

Info: A motorcycle gathering and ride to honor the heroes at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery at Santa Nella. Participants will ride from Turlock to Highway 132 to Highway 33, paying respects to the heroes at Santa Nella. Riders then will return to the VFW hall, where lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Sil at 209-202-7457.

Sonora

What: Cal Alumni meeting

When: 11:30 a.m. Monday

Where: Pine Tree Restaurant, Hess Avenue and Mono Way in East Sonora

Info: Jeff Jardine, local news columnist for The Modesto Bee, will address local UC Berkeley alumni, friends and interested citizens. For more information, contact Audrey Pland at 209-532-3298 or dnapland@mlode.com.

Patterson

What: Amador Flower Farm tour

When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday

Info: All are welcome to tour Amador Flower Farm, which has 1,200 day lily varieties and a selection of drought-tolerant plants on 4 acres of demonstration gardens. Also there will be wine tasting at Drytown Cellers, Deaver Vineyards and Shenandoah Vineyards. Money raised goes toward scholarships. Tickets are $45, lunch not included but available separately. For more information, call 209-892-3484.

YESTERYEARS

100 YEARS AGO: The Modesto Gas Co. placed an ad for its product. In the ad, it stated why residents should use gas in their home. Gas is ideal for home fuel; economical, convenient and reliable; reduces the cost and amount of kitchen labor; ensures perfect sanitation; eliminates all baking failures; and is the only fuel that gives absolute assurance of dependable service. The minimum cost per month was 90 cents, and the company’s tagline was: “Owned, operated and controlled by the home people.”

This story was originally published April 22, 2016 at 3:22 PM with the headline "Around the Region (04/23/16)."