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Datebook 1/2/19
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Datebook lists upcoming events and items of interest for residents of Escalon, Farmington, Collegeville and the surrounding area.


Escalon Library, 1540 Second St., will host the Knitter’s Group on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. and the Escalon Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting is also set for Jan. 8, with a 6 p.m. start. Also coming up soon at the library will be the Wednesday, Jan. 9 Gadget Clinic at 1 p.m. and on Thursday, Jan. 10, join in for Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m.; Makerspace at 4 p.m. and the Escalon Scottish Heritage Association club meeting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 10. On Friday, Jan. 11, kids can come in to read to the animals during the reading to the rescue program featuring animals from the Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary, with that event at 3:30 p.m.

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Make an appointment to donate blood or platelets by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a special thank you for helping meet the current urgent need, those who come to give now through Jan. 6 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. In this area, a blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ball Metalpack, 300 W. Greger St., Oakdale. Donors can also make appointments or walk in to the Modesto Blood Donation Center, 1900 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto or the North Stockton Blood Donation Center, 2888 W. March Lane, Stockton. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

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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.

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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. 

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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, Jan. 9. For more information, call (209) 869-8200.