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Stanislaus County residents joined together to kick the sugary-drink habit, and instead, refresh better with water during a special celebration created by the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency's (SCHSA) Nutrition Education & Obesity Prevention (NEOP) program and Champions for Change as part of the statewide Be Better campaign. Fruit & Veggie Fest 2017 brought health education to Cost Less Foods in Ceres on Friday afternoon, May 12. The celebration included a large selection of fruit-infused waters to sample, dancing with a live radio-remote from KMIX, Zumba with Bailoterapia Que Te Mueve and performances from the Modesto Police Activities League Baile Folklorico ...
May 17, 2017
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The Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center celebrates spring with its annual Baby Animal Shower. Come see some of their educational animals up close and personal. Baby animals in rehab will not be displayed. There will be games, cookies and punch, face painting, T-shirts for sale, and crafts for kids. There is no admission charge, but a list of suggested gifts is on the website: StanislausWildlife.org. The shower is Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wildlife Center inside Fox Grove Fishing Access, 1220 Geer Road, Hughson.
May 17, 2017
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Excitement at our Valley Home School! Our Valley Home School and our entire Valley Home community would like to send a HUGE thank you to the Viss Family! The Viss Family donated a beautiful green house to our Valley Home School. Our students will now experience firsthand the joys of learning how to grow their own plants! They will learn about different soils, different seeds, different planting methods, and learn the value of growing their own food. From carrots, tomatoes, peppers, and broccoli, to sunflowers, daisies, violets, and sweet peas ... our students will learn valuable lessons that will last a ...
May 17, 2017
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From NBC's Last Comic Standing, Chicago comedian Rocky LaPorte is slated to bring his everyman, streetwise style of comedy to the third installment of H.O.S.T. (Helping Others Sleep Tonight) House Comedy Night on Friday, May 19 at 8 p.m. in Patterson. The star of the Showtime comedy special 'The Godfathers of Comedy' delivers laughs in his trademark Brooklyn accent and has become one of the most sought after comedians in the country.
May 10, 2017
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Oakdale High School Drama Club, under the direction of drama director Bryan Mills, will present the musical drama 'Les Miserables' on Thursday, May 11; Friday, May 12; and Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 14 at 2 p.m. at the OHS Theater, 739 W. G St.
May 10, 2017
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An Armed Forces Day Concert is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 7 p.m. at Ripon Christian High School Performing Arts Center, 435 Maple Ave., Ripon. Voices for the King, a male chorus, will perform inspirational and patriotic music in recognition of national armed service members, local law enforcement and fire department members along with a color guard presentation. This concert is free.
May 10, 2017
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U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) on Monday announced the winner of California's 10th District Congressional Art Competition as well as the winner of the "Valley Vote" public voting contest at a reception held at the Mistlin Art Gallery in Modesto.
May 10, 2017
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It was 24 hours filled with laughter, some tears, unexpected rain, and a whole lot of fun and fundraising.
May 10, 2017
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The cars began rolling in to the 50's Roadhouse in Knights Ferry early Saturday morning for the third annual Car and Motorcycle show hosted by American Veterans First proprietor, Duke Cooper. The car show began at 10 a.m. and had over 200 guests canvassing the event throughout the day viewing the marvelous treasures from the 30's, 40's, 50s, 60s, and 70s.
May 10, 2017
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Residents from both Oakdale and Riverbank, in addition to those from other surrounding communities, joined forces for the weekend's Relay For Life, the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society.
May 10, 2017
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The future holds an exciting adventure for Oakdale High School senior and Oakdale Joint Unified School Board Student Representative Autumn Neal.
May 10, 2017
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Hundreds of cyclists of all ages and riding abilities will gather on Saturday morning, May 13 in Modesto for the sixth annual Ride for Mom (RFM) family and charity cycling event presented by Doctors Medical Center to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
May 10, 2017
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California's wet winter fueled the growth of a significant grass crop. The abundant grass will soon dry into tinder. Now is the time to act to prevent wildfires. To that end, the governor has declared May 7-13 "Wildfire Awareness Week" to urge homeowners to prepare now for the dry, flammable season ahead.
May 10, 2017
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Following the Great Recession, it seemed liked extreme couponing was a competitive sport. You could watch on TV as shoppers armed with binders full of clipped coupons and an in-depth knowledge of stores' policies would get incredible discounts at the checkout counter.
May 10, 2017
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The Modesto Junior College Department of Art presents "A Mother's Tears" art show featuring the paintings of Susan Levy and dedicated to the memory of her daughter Chandra Levy. The show opens on Monday, May 15 and runs through Thursday, June 1 in the MJC Art Gallery on the East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday and admission is free.
May 10, 2017
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