Around the Region (4/17/15)
Modesto
What: SIR BRANCH 103 MONTHLY LUNCHEON
When: Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.
Where: Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way
Info: The Sons in Retirement monthly luncheon will feature guest speaker Stanislaus County Veterans Service Officer Jim Greer. Sons in Retirement is an organization of retired men who have joined together to avoid the boredom of retirement. For more information, call Richard Provost at (209) 577-8219.
What: NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP
When: Monday, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Rooms 502-503, 1600 Carver Road, at Barkwood Drive, near Briggsmore Avenue
Info: Speaker will be Kristofer Richter, D.O., of First Choice Physician Partners, who will speak on the “Effects of Diabetes on the Neurological System and Sciatica.” Neuropathy is feet or hands that numb, burn or tingle. There is no known cure for the disease. For more information, call Monte at (209) 531-3838.
What: MOTHER’S DAY TEA
When: May 9. Two seatings, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where: McHenry Mansion, 906 15th St.
Info: Tickets are $30. The gift store at 924 15th St. will also be open to shop for unique Mother’s Day gifts. For reservations, call Janie at (209) 522-1739 by May 2. The event benefits the McHenry Mansion Foundation.
Riverbank
What: TOASTMASTERS CLUB OPEN HOUSE & MEETING
When: Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:45 a.m.
Where: Perko’s Cafe, 2120 Patterson Road
Info: The REO Speechtrain Toastmasters Club will hold an open house and general meeting. The club offers a fun way to learn the self-confidence and skills needed for public speaking. Breakfast is available for first-time guests. All are welcome. For more information, call (209) 614-8462.
Stanislaus County
What: VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED
When: Ongoing
Where: Veterans are in need of transportation to and from medical appointments in Stanislaus County and to Livermore and the Bay Area.
Info: For information about becoming a volunteer driver, call Joe Madden at (209) 914-4764.
What: VETERANS ADVISTORY COMMISSION MEETING
When: April 27, 5 p.m.
Where: Berg Room, Covenant Village, 2125 N. Olive Ave., Turlock
Info: The commission is looking for participation from interested veterans and family members who can attend the commission meetings. The purpose of the commission is to represent all veterans in Stanislaus County by advising the Board of Supervisors and staff. Members of the public are welcome to attend and are encouraged to volunteer to serve on a strategic priority committee. For more information, call Joe Madden at (209) 914-4764.
Coulterville
What: A LOOK BACK AT THE COULTER FAMILY
When: 3 p.m. May 3
Where: IOOF Lodge, 5030 Main St.
Info: Ed Wade of the Northern Mariposa County History Center will give a presentation on the Coulter family. Wade is a descendent of the family, for which Coulterville was named.
What: MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST
When: May 9, 8 to 11 a.m.
Where: The Old Schoolhouse, Cemetery Street and Broadway
Info: Omelets and the traditional pancake and egg breakfast will be available. A choice of omelets – strawberry, cheese, ham or veggie – or a combo of any two of the latter three, complete with pancakes and fresh fruit, costs $7.50. Eggs cooked to order, all-you-can-eat pancakes, ham or sausage and fruit are $5 for adults, $3 for children, $15 for a family of four (two adults, two children). The Old Schoolhouse, at the corner of Cemetery Street and Broadway in Coulterville, is easy to find, has ample parking and will be open from 8 to 11 a.m. All moms will receive a flower. There will be a raffle for a watercolor painting of violets by local artist Maryanna Kingman.
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YESTERYEARS
100 YEARS AGO: The Modesto Theater presented three vaudeville acts, along with three movie programs. The acts were Stan Stanley, the English comedian, in song and dance; Fox and Evans, the two Blackbirds; and the Bell Thrazer Bros., athletes with advanced ideas. The movies were “The Death Dice,” “How Hazel Got Even” and “Fatty’s New Role.” Admission was; 15 cents for balcony seating and 25 cents for lower floor seating.
This story was originally published April 17, 2015 at 7:49 PM with the headline "Around the Region (4/17/15)."