Around the Region (04/14/15)
Modesto
What: VOLUNTEER INFORMATIONAL MEETING
When: Thursday, 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: Parent Resource Center, 811 Fifth St.
Info: The information session is for interested volunteers at the nonprofit Parent Resource Center. It will cover volunteer and mentor duties, as well as confidentiality requirements and expectations of volunteers. Volunteer duties include child care, special events, office support, grounds/landscaping, food bank pickup and more. For more information or to reserve a spot to attend, call Debbie at (209) 549-8193 or email rootd@prdfamilies.org.
What: RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER
When: Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Info: The “United in Love” Relay for Life team is holding its second annual garage sale fundraiser. Items include a treadmill, an air cycle exerciser, furniture, books, household items, baby items and more. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, including location details, call Nancy at (209) 521-3343.
What: LATINO EMERGENCY COUNCIL MEETING
When: Friday, 8:15 a.m.
Where: El Concilio Community Center, 1314 H St.
Info: The monthly meeting of the Latino Emergency Council will feature guest speakers Patterson Mayor Luis Molina and Fire Chief Steve Hall on the topic of partnerships during emergencies, CERT and other training and opportunities for volunteers. For more information, call Dale at (209) 613-1058.
What: AL-ANON CONVENTION
When: Friday, 4 p.m., to Sunday
Where: DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 Ninth St.
Info: Al-Anon Family Groups hold their annual three-day convention. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. For more information, call (209) 981-1930.
What: YOKUTS GROUP/SIERRA CLUB MEETING
When: Friday, 6:45 p.m.
Where: College Avenue Congregational Church’s Fellowship Hall, 1341 College Ave.
Info: The monthly meeting of the Yokuts Group/Sierra Club features refreshments and socializing. Guest speaker Samantha Arthur, conservation project manager with Audubon California, will discuss its multipronged approach to save the tri-colored blackbird. For more information, call Dorothy Griggs at (209) 549-9155.
What: RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL MEETING
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Geneva Presbyterian Church library room, 1229 E. Fairmont Ave.
Info: The Recovery International meeting will offer training and information to help adults manage their nervous symptoms, fears and anger. The group meets each Friday evening. For more information, call Dave Bartlett at (209) 247-2620.
What: REVOLUTIONARY RUN
When: Saturday, 7 a.m., registration opens; 8:30 a.m., race begins
Where: Beyer High School, 1717 Sylvan Ave.
Info: The Beyer High Athletic Booster Club is holding its second annual Revolutionary Run. The proceeds help support the school’s athletic teams and fund athletic scholarships. The 5K race begins and ends in the faculty parking lot at the southeast corner of the campus. Preregistration at Active.com is $15 for ages 5 to 17 and $25 for age 18 and older. Race-day registration is $5 more. Runners who register in advance are guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt. Runners self-time; there will be a clock at the finish line. For more, see http://beyerathleticboosters.com.
Riverbank
What: CIVIL WAR TALK
When: Today, 11 a.m.
Where: Riverbank Historical Museum, 3237 Santa Fe St.
Info: Charles Garbali will speak on California’s role in the Civil War at a meeting of the Riverbank Historical Society It is part of the society’s monthly Memories Day series. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (209) 869-7161.
Ceres
What: GARDEN CLUB MEETING
When: Thursday, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Ceres Community Center, 2701 Fourth St.
Info: The monthly meeting of the Ceres Garden Club features guest speaker Ted Hawkins of the Iris Society. He will speak on the topic of “Planting Irises.” All guests are welcome. For more information, call Kathy Grieve at (209) 524-9033.
Salida
What: SHINING STAR AWARDS
When: Saturday, 2 p.m.
Where: Salida branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 4835 Sisk Road
Info: The Stanislaus Library Foundation will present its annual Shining Star Awards to recognize individual volunteers. For more information, email info@stanislauslibraryfoundation.org.
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YESTERYEARS
25 YEARS AGO: The newly formed Praying Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of Pastor J.J. Robinson, planned to feed 200 homeless at a Sunday luncheon for Easter.
This story was originally published April 13, 2015 at 3:10 PM with the headline "Around the Region (04/14/15)."