Around the Region (08/23/16)
MODESTO
What: Sons in Retirement Branch 103 monthly meeting
When: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way
Info: Sons in Retirement (SIR) organization is a gentlemen’s luncheon club. We have monthly luncheons with interesting speakers and good fellowship. This month, members will hear from FBI Agent Christopher McKinney out of the Stockton office. For more information, go online to www.sirinc2.org/branch103 or call Bob Kredit at 209-275-9530.
What: League of Women Voters Lunch & Learn Program
When: Thursday, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Ridgway’s at Century Center, 2401 E Orangeburg Ave.
Info: Rebecca Ortega-Harrington, President of the Latino Community Roundtable. Her topic is “The Daily Life of a Latino Child in Stanislaus County,” dealing with matters of concern to the Latino community. The luncheon (chef’s choice) is open to the public. The cost is $13 and reservations are not required. For more information, call the League office at 209-524-1698.
LIVINGSTON
What: Livingston-Delhi Family Hamburger Night
When: Thursday, 5 p.m.
Where: 1605 Seventh St.
Info: Sandwich prices range from $3.50 to $4.50 and you can still get chili for $2 a cup and a soda or water for $1. Coffee is complimentary. All sandwiches come with a choice of potato salad or green salad. Please join us for this fundraiser for the Livingston-Delhi VFW Post 8327. You do not have to be a member to attend this event.
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YESTERYEARS
25 YEARS AGO: A 10-day suspension was lifted on the Modesto Police Department K-9 handlers and their dogs. The 10-day suspension was due to complaints filed against the department alleging that the K-9 officers bit the wrong people and were overly aggressive. As part of the suspension, the six handlers and dogs underwent new training that would make the dogs less likely to attack without specific commands.
This story was originally published August 22, 2016 at 4:08 PM with the headline "Around the Region (08/23/16)."