Around the Region (04/15/15)
Modesto
What: DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN MEETING
When: Wednesday, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Stanislaus County Library conference room, 1500 I St.
Info: The Distinguished Young Women of Modesto program is holding a meeting for potential candidates. Topics will include requirements to participate, different aspects of the competition, and the experiences of the local and state competition. The program is limited to the participation of juniors in high school. For more information, email Maya Raj at mayaraj021@gmail.com.
What: NEW STUDENT DAY
When: Saturday, 8 a.m.
Where: Modesto Junior College East Campus, main auditorium of the Performing and Media Arts Center, 435 College Ave.
Info: New Student Day offers high school seniors and other prospective MJC students the opportunity to complete the enrollment steps of application, orientation, assessment and educational advising. An informational session for website access and campus tours will be available, as well as special sessions for parents. Attendance and campus parking are free. For more information, call (209) 575-6789.
What: MODESTO GARDEN CLUB SPRING GARDEN TOUR
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Various locations
Info: This year’s Modesto Garden Club Spring Garden Tour includes seven homes, from the historic Bald Eagle Ranch built by Oramil McHenry in Modesto to six gardens in Riverbank’s River Heights neighborhood. The garden club’s demonstration garden, 622 14th St., also will be open for the event. Tickets, $20 general, $10 children under 10 (no strollers). Visit www.modestogardenclub.org for ticket purchase locations.
What: RIVER CLEANUP
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Tuolumne River, at the Seventh Street bridge and Tuolumne Boulevard
Info: Operation 9-2-99 is seeking volunteers to help with cleanup of the Tuolumne River. Volunteers will be asked to remove garbage and debris form the north bank of the river. Volunteers should bring gloves and water and wear sturdy shoes. For volunteers under 18, a parent or guardian needs to sign a liability form. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/operation9-2-99 or email Chris Guptill at guptill.c@monet.k12.ca.us.
Murphys
What: GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY SPRING SEMINAR
When: Saturday, 9:50 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Family History Center, 400 Bret Harte Road
Info: The Calaveras Genealogical Society Spring Seminar will feature Janice M. Sellers, professional genealogist, who will speak about reconstructing a family with almost no information. The cost is $30 and includes a box lunch. For more information or to register to attend, call Linda at (209) 754-1325 or visit www.calaverasgenealogy.com.
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YESTERYEARS
40 YEARS AGO: Parents in the Sylvan school district, by a margin of almost 3-2, rejected a proposal to start a year-round instructional program at any of the district’s schools.
This story was originally published April 14, 2015 at 5:37 PM with the headline "Around the Region (04/15/15)."