Around the Region (04/29/15)
Modesto
What: YARD SALE
When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Shelter Cove Community Church, 4242 Coffee Road
Info: The women’s ministry annual yard sale will feature gently used household items. All proceeds benefit the ministry. For more information, call (209) 567-3200.
What: MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEETING
When: Saturday, 9:45 a.m.
Where: American Legion Hall, 1001 S. Santa Cruz Ave.
Info: The general meeting of the Marine Corps Modesto Detachment 019 is open to Marine and FMF Corpsmen veterans. Requires DD-214 proof of service with an honorable discharge from the USMC. Annual dues, $50. For more information, call (209) 571-0102 or visit www.mcl-modesto019.org.
What: SPECIAL OLYMPICS
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.
Where: Ken Daniel Special Olympics Sports Field, J.F. Kennedy School, 1202 Stonum Road
Info: The Stanislaus Special Olympics 42nd annual Area Games will feature ceremonies and track and field events. Local dignitaries and other guests will join athletes in opening ceremonies. Admission is free. For more information, call the Special Olympics office at (209) 522-1544.
Turlock
What: LAVENDER LUNCHEON AND AUCTION
When: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Pageo Lavender Farm, 11573 Golf Link Road
Info: The Democratic Women’s Club of Stanislaus will hold its Lavender Luncheon and Auction. Cost is $27, ticket deadline is Thursday. For more information, call (209) 303-4042 or email demwomensclub@gmail.com.
Ceres
What: BOOK SALE
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Ceres Library parking lot, 2250 Magnolia St.
Info: The Friends of the Ceres Library are holding their annual book sale. It will take place in the parking lot on the Third Street side of the library. For more information, call Bryan Sontag at (209) 537-8938.
Ripon
What: COMMUNITY YARD SALE
When: Saturday, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Mistlin Sports Complex, 1201 W. River Road
Info: The city of Ripon is holding a community yard sale. Spaces are available for a rental fee of $10 each. The deadline for space reservations is Thursday. For more information, call the Ripon Public Works Department at (209) 599-2151.
Send Region items to Region, The Modesto Bee, P.O. Box 5256, Modesto 95352; call (209) 578-2330; fax (209)578-2207; or email region@modbee.com.
YESTERYEARS
40 YEARS AGO: The Modesto Junior College men’s track and field team placed 11th among 19 teams in the Northern California Relays at the College of San Mateo. San Jose City College won the meet by 51 points.
This story was originally published April 28, 2015 at 5:58 PM with the headline "Around the Region (04/29/15)."