Around the Region (01/23/15)
Modesto
What: LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM
When: Thursday, noon
Where: Jacob’s Restaurant, 2501 McHenry Ave.
Info: The League of Women Voters Lunch and Learn program features Jennifer Hidalgo, ACE Foward Initiative, who will speak on the topic of the proposed Altamont Corridor Express train expansion. Luncheon is open to the public. Cost is $13, reservations not required. For more information, call the League of Women Voters office at (209) 524-1698.
Turlock
What: WRESTLING WORKSHOP
When: Friday, 3:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Turlock High School, 1600 E. Canal Drive
Info: Olympic wrestler and sports analyst Ken Chertow will be conducting two wrestling sessions: Session 1, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., wrestling room; and Session 2, 6 to 8 p.m., main gym. Cost is $25 for one session, $40 for both. Parents and coaches that attend with their athletes are encouraged to come free of charge and support their experience by video recording. For more information, contact coach Tim McCabe at (626) 252-0470 or tmccabe@turlock.k12.ca.us.
What: E-BOOK TRAINING
When: Monday, 6 p.m.
Where: Turlock branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 550 Minaret Ave.
Info: The library is offering one-on-one training to provide information for downloading free e-books to readers or other devices. Attendees are welcome to bring their own devices. Registration is required. For more information or to register to attend, call the Turlock library at (209) 664-8100.
Newman
What: TEEN FRIENDSHIP BRACELET CRAFT
When: Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Where: Newman branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 1305 Kern St.
Info: Teens are invited to participate and learn how to make friendship bracelets. The library will provide an assortment of colorful embroidery thread that crafters may use to create a number of designs, including hearts and chevron patterns. For more information, call the Newman library at (209) 862-2010.
Sonora
What: COMMUNITY CHORUS SINGERS
When: Monday, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: St. James Epsicopal Church, 42 Snell St.
Info: The Columbia College Community Chorus is seeking additional singers. Some experience with choral singing is desired. Chorus rehearsals are held Monday evenings. For more information, call chorus manager Carl Rudolph at (209) 586-9905.
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YESTERYEARS
75 YEARS AGO: Professor Frank Mancini, director of band and orchestra at Modesto Junior College, was given a podium and music stand by members of the Kappelmeisters Club. The club was made up of male music majors and its president was Ed Azhderian.
This story was originally published January 22, 2015 at 4:51 PM with the headline "Around the Region (01/23/15)."