Around the Region (8/18/16)
MODESTO
What: Modesto Computer Users Group Technology Workshop
When: Thursday, 6 p.m.
Where: Round Table Pizza ClubHouse, 3848 McHenry Ave., Suite 145, in the Wal-Mart shopping center
Info: Terry Fix will give a presentation, “The Chromebook – the Google Chrome Operating System as Well as Chrome Apps – and the future of Android apps?" He will show how the Acer Chromebook CB3-131 is set up, how the operating system works and what applications work on the Chromebook. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Fix at 209-524-8062 or fixterence@gmail.com.
What: Modesto Institute for Continued Learning registration
When: Thursday, registration from 9 to 11:30 a.m., class information from 10 to 10:45
Where: El Capitan Building of Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Info: Classes begin Aug. 22. MICL tuition plus parking total $50 for the 15-week semester (handicapped parking is free). Classes are held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., with no need to preregister for each class. New members are encouraged to register at the meeting Thursday; returning members are encouraged to register online at MICLonline.org.
What: Modesto Discovery Shop annual art show and sale
When: Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 3440 McHenry Ave., Suite A-12, in the Marshalls shopping center at Sylvan Avenue
Info: An assortment of original art in various media are priced to sell. All proceeds will go toward cancer research and patient services. To learn more, call 800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
Send Region items to Region, The Modesto Bee, P.O. Box 5256, Modesto 95352; call 209-578-2330; fax 209-578-2207; or email region@modbee.com.
YESTERYEARS
50 YEARS AGO: Modesto Junior College was one of 116 California colleges and universities to receive a share of $1.6 million from a student loan program. MJC’s share from the program was $19,025 and the funds would be made available through the National Defense Education Act of 1958, a bill that provided loans of up to $1,000 to students in need.
This story was originally published August 17, 2016 at 3:57 PM with the headline "Around the Region (8/18/16)."