Around the Region (04/08/15)
Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties
What: COMMUNITY HERO NOMINATIONS
When: Deadline April 24, 5 p.m.
Info: The American Red Cross Sierra-Delta Chapter is seeking nominations for individuals who have gone above and beyond to demonstrate a heroic act. Candidates can be anyone who lives or works in Stanislaus or Tuolumne counties. Twelve nomination categories are available. Honorees will be spotlighted at the ninth annual Heroes Breakfast on June 3. Visit www.redcross.org/modestoheroes for nomination forms. For more information, call Liza Cruz at (209) 986-0890 or email liza.cruz@redcross.org.
Modesto
What: ORCHID SHOW
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Stanislaus Elementary School multipurpose room, 1931 Kiernan Ave.
Info: Orchid Magic is the 35th annual show and sale presented by Tropical Plant Society of Modesto. Orchid and tropical plants will be on exhibit, there will be potting demonstrations, and society members will be available to answer questions. Admission is free. For more information, call (209) 545-0814.
What: HEALTH FAIR
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Hindu Temple of Modesto, 4801 Tully Road
Info: The second year of the temple’s health fair will include free screenings of blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index. Free glucose meter strips and medical education handouts will be offered. There will be a free diabetic education class at 11:30 a.m. and a healthy recipe competition at noon. For more information, call Sharda Bali at (209) 918-0346 or email Dr. Priti Modi at pritimodimd@gmail.com.
Ripon
What: TASTING EVENT
When: Saturday, 6 p.m.
Where: Ripon Community Center, 334 Fourth St.
Info: Weston Elementary School’s PTA will present “Elegant Edibles,” featuring two celebrity chefs, Michael Midgley and Keith Breedlove. Tastings from 30 local vendors will include entrees; appetizers; side dishes; and beer, wine and spirits. $35 advance, $40 door. For more information, call (209) 607-7224 or (209) 232-7777.
Oakdale
What: COWBOY MUSEUM MIXER
When: Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Oakdale Chamber of Commerce, 590 N. Yosemite Ave.
Info: Connect with chamber members and business owners and enjoy refreshments. For more information, call (209) 847-2244.
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YESTERYEARS
40 YEARS AGO: For the fourth time in three years, the proposed rezoning of 9.4 acres at Briggsmore Avenue and Oakdale Road for commercial use was denied by the Modesto City Council. By a vote of 4-3, the council denied the request from Dr. Warren M. Soelling.
This story was originally published April 7, 2015 at 6:22 PM with the headline "Around the Region (04/08/15)."