Around the Region (04/21/15)
Modesto
What: CANCER FILM PRESENTATION
When: Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Health Education and Conference Center, 1700 McHenry Ave., Suite 60B
Info: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will present a screening of “Ken Burns Presents Cancer: The Emperor of all Maladies.” The film traces the progression of cancer treatment and the dedicated researchers who have been at the forefront of change. Complimentary light dinner will be served. For more information or to RSVP, call Gina McLaughlin at (916) 929-4720, ext. 1530, or email gina.mcclaughlin@lls.org.
What: VICTIMS RIGHTS RALLY AND SAFETY FAIR
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Court House Lawn, 1100 I St.
Info: The Engaging Communities, Empowering Victims rally and family street fair will feature resource information and demonstrations, fingerprinting for children, face painting, self-defense demonstrations, community safety agencies with displays and more. There will be guest speakers and a balloon release in honor of victims of crime. For more information, call the Stanislaus Family Justice Center at (209) 525-5130.
Patterson
What: SPRING GARDEN TOUR
When: Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Info: The Patterson Garden Club presents its Spring Garden Tour, which allows guests entry into six private gardens with different themes. Tickets are $10 and upon purchase will include location and map information. For more information, call Frank Stehli at (209) 892-3484.
Livingston
What: COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Livingston Community Health, 1140 Main St.
Info: Livingston Community Health and the Lions Club of Livingston are hosting an annual Community Health Fair. It will include free blood pressure checks and cholesterol, glucose and vision screenings. For more information, call (209) 394-7913.
Sonora
What: VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
When: Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road
Info: Mother Lode Wildlife Care is seeking volunteers to help with animal care, fundraising, cage building, data entry and blogging or newsletter writing. For more information, call (209) 677-7249 or visit www.mlwild.org.
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YESTERYEARS
25 YEARS AGO: The Del Este Water Company rescinded permits to contractors who had bought water for their construction projects. The action was in reaction to Salida residents concerned about their water supply becoming tainted with pesticides over the summer months.
This story was originally published April 20, 2015 at 6:04 PM with the headline "Around the Region (04/21/15)."