AROUND THE REGION
Modesto
What: DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING
When: Saturday, 11 a.m.
Where: The Lion Sports Bar & Grill, 1445 McHenry Ave.
Info: Democratic Women’s Club of Stanislaus County meeting featuring guest speaker Phebe Dennis Fortt, CEO of nonprofit Relief Inc. Fortt will speak about her organization’s efforts to help with the Ebola crisis.
What: SUCCESSFUL THINKERS NETWORK
When: Tuesday, noon
Where: Four Seasons Chinese Buffet and Restaurant, 1800 Prescott Road, Suite C
Info: Successful Thinkers Network-Modesto meeting featuring Randy Wright with the presentation “Yes and ... Success!” where attendees will learn the business of co-creation and collaboration. Special buffet price for attendees. For more information, call Gail Wilson at (209) 712-8997.
What: DRIVER SAFETY RENEWAL COURSE
When: Thursday, 9 a.m.
Where: Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St.
Info: AARP will offer a four-plus hour renewal driver safety class. The class will renew your Mature Driver’s insurance discount. Preregistration is encouraged; space is limited to 20 registrants. For more information or to register, call (209) 341-2974.
Riverbank
What: BUSINESS WORKSHOP
When: Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St.
Info: Civil Justice Association of California President Kimberly Stone will present an educational ADA business workshop. Workshop will help business owners become more familiar with the law and how to avoid lawsuits. All businesses in Riverbank, Oakdale and the surrounding areas are welcome. For more information, call the city of Riverbank at (209) 863-7122.
Hughson
What: COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC
When: Wednesday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hughson Family Resource Center, 6940 Hughson Ave.
Info: The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency’s Public Health Services is holding a community flu vaccination clinic for anyone six months or older. Suggested cost is $27 adults, $10 children, but no one will be turned away for inability to pay. Additional clinics will be held through November. For more information on clinics or vaccinations, call the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency at (209) 558-8320.
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YESTERYEARS
75 YEARS AGO: It was announced that local cattle ranchers had won prizes in the Holstein division at the National Dairy Show held on Treasure Island the week before. Kidd Farms took third, plus four other positions. Frank Hopkins and E.E. Freemam took fifth, with other positions as well. Rocky Hills Farms of Stockton took the overall first-place blue ribbon.
This story was originally published October 30, 2014 at 6:27 PM with the headline "AROUND THE REGION."