AROUND THE REGION

Modesto

What: SENIOR RELIEF BUDDY PROGRAM

When: Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Area Agency on Aging, 121 Downey Ave., Suite 102

Info: Volunteer training class for the Area Agency on Aging Senior Relief Buddy program. Program allows caregivers a break while seniors interact with trained and certified volunteers. Volunteers must pass a fingerprint background check, attend visitor orientation along with this four- hour class. Volunteer assistance is estimated at three to four hours each time. Mileage reimbursement is available. For more information, call Julia Washington, volunteer coordinator, at (209) 525-4613.

What: LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM

When: Thursday, noon

Where: Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry Ave.

Info: The League of Women Voters Lunch and Learn Program features guest speaker Ken Adair, professor in the speech communication department at Modesto Junior College and government and economics teacher at Johansen High School. Adair will speak on the topic “Local Education Issues and Young Voters.” Luncheon is chef’s choice and is open to the public. Cost is $13, reservations not required. For more information, call (209) 524-1698.

What: VETERANS STAND DOWN

When: Saturday, Nov. 7 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: American Legion Hall, 1001 S. Santa Cruz Ave.

Info: The veterans stand down event is for homeless and at-risk veterans. Both breakfast and lunch will be served. Clothing will be available for men and women. Resources available will be a dental van, medical van, Social Security information and Employment Development Department services. For more information, call Ruby at (209) 549-2867.

What: DICKENS FAIRE VENDORS

Info: The McHenry Mansion Foundation is seeking craft vendors for the ninth annual Dickens Faire Victorian Christmas Market to be held Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor spaces are available on 15th Street in front of the mansion and in the park across the street, assigned on a first-come, first served basis. For more information or to make a reservation, call Marie at (209) 523-0662.

Patterson

What: BUS TOUR

When: Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Info: The Patterson Garden Club is hosting a bus tour. It will include a visit to Morningsun Herb Farm in Vacaville to browse and shop in its gardenlike nursery. Next stop will be at The Nut Tree for more shopping and a no-host lunch. At 2 p.m., the bus tour will arrive at the UC Davis Conservatory for a private guided tour of its botanical wonders. Cost is $40, which includes the UC tour. For more information including details for destination and arrival locations, call Frank Stehli at (209) 892-3484.

Salida

What: MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

When: Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Where: Salida branch of the Stanislaus County Library, 4835 Sisk Road

Info: The Salida Municipal Advisory Council meeting will feature a presentation on the Stanislaus County Sheriff Department’s Canine Unit. For more information, go to http://salidamac.weebly.com.

YESTERYEARS

100 YEARS AGO: The Turlock Irrigation District was sued for damages in Superior Court, totaling $30,870, by F.M. Hudelson. Hudelson’s ranch was crossed by floodwaters from the Davis Reservoir at the bursting of the dam earlier in the summer.

This story was originally published October 24, 2014 at 7:40 PM with the headline "AROUND THE REGION."