Around the Region (05/01/15)
Modesto
What: DOG ADOPTION
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: PetSmart, 2100 McHenry Ave.
Info: The Westside Animals for Adoption event will be a small dog extravaganza, plus some bigger dogs, too. For more information, call (209) 892-3114, or to view the WAA dogs, visit www.westsideanimalsforadoption.com.
What: COMMUNITY CANCER SURVIVOR LUNCHEON
When: Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Commemorative Air Force Hangar, 700 Tioga Drive
Info: The American Cancer Society’s Modesto Relay for Life Event Leadership and Doctors Medical Center are hosting a community survivor luncheon for all cancer survivors and their caregivers, featuring guest speakers and a barbecue by The Fireman’s Association. For more information, call Donna at (209) 338-5871.
What: CITY MINISTRY NETWORK CATALYST
When: Thursday, 7 to 8:15 a.m.
Where: Family Life Pavilion, 1301 12th St.
Info: City Ministry Network presents the program “Creating More Jobs in Modesto,” featuring guest speaker Dave White, CEO of the Stanislaus Economic Development & Workforce Alliance. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (209) 217-1955.
Ceres
What: DAY OF PRAYER BRUNCH
When: Thursday, 10 a.m.
Where: Ceres Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fireside Hall, 1633 N. Central Ave.
Info: The community is invited to attend a free National Day of Prayer breakfast featuring songs, a message by pastor Anil Kanda, and group and individual prayer. For more information, call the church office at (209) 538-1024 or email ceresadventist@sbcglobal.net.
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YESTERYEARS
75 YEARS AGO: The Modesto Teachers Association presented its views on salaries, which included stipends for extra duty and merit pay for exceptional teachers, to the Modesto Board of Education.
This story was originally published April 30, 2015 at 4:59 PM with the headline "Around the Region (05/01/15)."