Around the Stanislaus County Region (4/23/15)
Modesto
What: SPRING CLEANING DROPOFF
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: The Stratford at Beyer Park, 3529 Forest Glenn Drive
Info: The Big Spring Clean event accepting unwanted clutter, including clothing, housewares, durable medical equipment and e-waste. Hosted by the Society for Disabilities and Stratford at Beyer Park. For more information, call (209) 236-1900.
What: MOPS AND MOMSNEXT PROGRAM
When: Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Telle Center, 1600 Carver Road
Info: A program put on by Mothers of Preschoolers and MOMSnext will feature school counselor Nick Minardi, who will address the issue of bullying. Cost is $8 and includes home-cooked dinner, child care (meal provided) and program. For more information or to RSVP to attend, call (209) 529-3228.
Oakdale
What: TÍTIRI-TÁTARA PUPPET PROGRAM
When: Monday, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Oakdale branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 151 S. First Ave.
Info: The Stanislaus County Library and Casa Guanajuato will celebrate the Day of the Child with a puppet story titled “Differences.” It is a play of rod puppets that presents the adventures of three sisters: One Little Eye, Two Little Eyes and Three Little Eyes, who grow under the protection of a strange tree that has a grudge against humans. For more information, call the Oakdale library at (209) 847-4204.
Hickman
What: SCHOOL INFORMATION AND ORIENTATION MEETING
When: Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Where: Hickman Charter School, 13306 Fourth St.
Info: Hickman Charter School is holding an open house and informational meeting to provide an overview of its program. Prior to the meeting, attendees are asked to complete an online interest application at http://hcs.hickmanschools.org/application-and-enrollment-procedures.html. Those wishing to possibly enroll for the next school year should bring birth certificates and immunization records. For more information, call the Hickman Charter School office at (209) 556-6550 or (209) 874-9070.
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YESTERYEARS
50 YEARS AGO: It was announced that the monthlong Miss Stanislaus pageant would be coming to an end the next day as the first Miss Stanislaus would be crowned at Modesto Junior College Auditorium. The event was sponsored by the Modesto 20-30 Club, and there were 11 contestants who vied for the honor.
This story was originally published April 22, 2015 at 6:21 PM with the headline "Around the Stanislaus County Region (4/23/15)."