Around the Region (06/11/16)
MODESTO
What: Modesto Computer Users Group Technology Workshop
When: Thursday, 6 p.m.
Where: Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Ave., No. 145
Info: Reference librarian Vicki Salinas and library assistant Kate Towers of the Stanislaus County Library present “Being a Computer Volunteer at the Stanislaus County Library – Or, Learning Basic Computer Skills Yourself at the Library!” They will discuss qualifications, responsibilities, training, benefits and time commitments of being a computer volunteer. The public is invited and admission is free. For more information, call Terence Fix at 209-524-8062 or email fixterence@gmail.com.
What: Democratic Women of Stanislaus County
When: Saturday, 11 a.m.
Where: Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave. Topics include an overview of the 2016 primary election, next steps for the general election and a report on the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York by Astrid Zuniga. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information. call Patty Hughes at 209-303-4042.
What: Modesto Parkinson’s Support Group Monthly Meeting
When: Wednesday, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Telle Center, 1600 Carver Road
Info: The group’s mission is to provide a place for people living with Parkinson’s to gather for education, emotional support and fellowship. $1 per person donation requested. Contact Debra at 209-552-9043 or modestoparkinson@outlook.com
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YESTERYEARS
100 YEARS AGO: It was announced that a 3 a.m. fire at Modesto High School caused an estimated $8,000 to $10,000 worth of damage. One room and a section of roof at the west wing were gutted. No cause was determined, but Chief George Wallace blamed the fire on a damaged incinerator built against the outside room. The room damaged housed the journalism class and had the fire happened the next day, it would have damaged 1,100 copies of the school’s annual, The Sycamore, said Miss Virginia Garrison, who taught the class.
This story was originally published June 10, 2016 at 7:22 PM with the headline "Around the Region (06/11/16)."