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Community Briefs 5-08-19
community-briefs

Accordion Club

Join the fun at The Good Time Accordion Club, meeting Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Escalon Community Center, 1055 Escalon Ave., Escalon. Open to all interested, the club will celebrate its 20th year and featured guest performers will be the Funstrummers ukulele group. There is a $5 admission fee; light refreshments provided. For more information, contact Karl Wucherer, 209-556-3105.

 

Casting Call

Hutton’s Hamlet Summer Youth Theater has limited slots open for four summer plays. The last opportunity to register is fast approaching. The program features performances at the theater following two weeks of intensive rehearsals. A variety of ages needed and all levels of acting experience welcome. Hutton’s Hamlet is at 149 Church Ave., Oakdale and young performers from throughout the region are encouraged to get involved. Call 209-848-1216 for information and registration.

 

Enjoy Burgerfest

Oakdale Rescue Mission is putting on its fourth annual Burgerfest Fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, May 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., offered at Community United Methodist Church, 1480 Poplar St., Oakdale. Meals are served throughout the evening and there will also be raffle drawings every 30 minutes, a silent auction, entertainment and more. Tickets are $20 for adults, children under 12 eat for free. Menu includes a BBQ hamburger dinner, with hot dogs for the kids and kids at heart, chips, a wide variety of salads, drinks and an extensive dessert bar. Meal tickets are available by contacting Jonyce at 209-404-0924.

 

Library Events

Plan ahead for a special “Read To A Dog” Event coming to the Oakdale Library on Tuesday, May 14, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This unique program gives children a relaxed non-judgmental atmosphere to practice reading aloud. Drop by the Library and read to a certified therapy dog. No sign-ups are necessary in this program designed for independent readers up to age 12. Books are provided or the child can bring their favorite. Also, children ages 5 to 8, will want to join in the ongoing “Book Worms Kids Book Club.” On Thursday, May 23 at 3 p.m., the special book club will meet, where children will listen to a story, discuss and share, and then do a fun related craft or activity. No need to check out the book ahead of time, just come in and enjoy book fun especially for this age level.

 

Concert Scheduled

An Armed Forces Day Concert is set for Saturday, May 18 at 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 both national armed service members, local law enforcement and fire department members along with a color guard presentation. This concert is free.

 

TOPS Session

All are invited to the weekly meetings of TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 1034 that gathers each Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 1480 Poplar Ave., Oakdale. The group features help with weight loss in a supportive setting. Residents of Oakdale, Riverbank, Escalon and beyond are welcome to attend. Call Audrey Oliver at 209-765-7838 for information. You can also visit www.tops.org.

 

Join Toastmasters

The local REO Speechtrain Toastmasters Club gathers for regular meetings every Wednesday morning, 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., at Perko’s Cafe, Patterson and Oakdale roads, Riverbank. This is a fun way to learn the self-confidence and skills needed for public speaking. All are invited to come and check out the group. The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 15. For more information, call (209) 869-8200.

 

Weekly Dances

Golden Agers weekly dances are open to those 50 and older from throughout the Central Valley and are now hosted at St. Frances of Rome Church, 2827 Topeka St., Riverbank. First time guests are admitted free. The annual membership fee is $12 and each Wednesday members pay $5 and non-members can enjoy a few hours of music and dancing for $6. The Golden Agers meet from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.