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

Escalon artists Teresa Duchscher and Cali Roberson each received honors in the Delicato Family Vineyards 31st annual Fine Art Show. Duchscher took second place in the Floral division with her watercolor painting and Roberson received a third place in the Other category with her charcoal piece. The public is encouraged to visit the judged art that is on display throughout the Tasting Room at Delicato, off Highway 99 at exit 246. The tasting room is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All art in this show will be available for sale. Beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, art enthusiasts and wine tasting visitors can visit with the artists, with the awards ceremony scheduled at 3 p.m. in the Tuscan Room. Visitors are encouraged to taste the latest wine releases and cast a vote for a favorite piece of art. The winning artist will receive the coveted Visitors’ Choice Award.

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Professional Animal Wellness Services, 2139 Jackson Ave., Escalon will have a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free drawings, an obstacle course for dogs, photo booth, pet adoption opportunities and refreshments. All are invited to attend and bring your pet.

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Nuts For Life, a team involved in the Oakdale-Riverbank-Escalon-Waterford Relay For Life, is hosting its tri-tip dinner for four, featuring curbside-to-go service. Pre-sale tickets only for the dinner, scheduled for Saturday, March 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Saron Lutheran Church, 1742 North St., Escalon. Cost is $45 and that gets you a whole BBQ tri-tip, four baked potatoes, a bag of salad, a loaf of French bread and two-liter bottle of soda. For more information, call 209-838-2892 or 209-838-2427.

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During her medical training, Dr. Lauren Brown-Berchtold, who grew up in Escalon, became passionate about women’s health and the care of pregnant women. She visited Indonesia several times, and spent a month performing cesarean deliveries in Uganda at the hospital with the highest number of deliveries in the world. She will talk to the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Oakdale-Riverbank-Escalon Branch members and their guests on Thursday, Feb. 21 about the health care experiences, differences, and lessons she learned from around the globe, particularly Indonesia and Uganda.

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Escalon City Council members, in cooperation with city staff, have scheduled a special Community Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m., open to all interested residents. The session is designed to gather input from the community regarding what they feel is most important for the city moving forward. The session will be hosted at the Escalon Community Center, 1055 Escalon Avenue and is open to all interested.

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Get your tickets now for the annual Escalon High School Sports Boosters Dinner, Dance and Auction, set for Saturday, March 9 at the Escalon Community Center. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and dancing until midnight. This annual event includes a hosted bar, dinner, raffle drawings, live and silent auctions and dancing. Tickets will be available for purchase at Escalon High School, Room 27 at 6:30 p.m., or by contacting Melanie McPherrin at 209-603-0172. Proceeds from this event support all sports at Escalon High School.

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Local Girl Scouts are currently taking in-person and online cookie orders for their annual sales of the traditional springtime treat. On Friday, Feb. 22, the National Cookie Weekend and the first day of booth sales begin; local Troop 3101 will be at the Oakdale SaveMart on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to kick off their booth sales. The last day for sales will be Sunday, March 17. Girl Scouts Heart of Central California covers 18 counties including San Joaquin and Stanislaus. To find a cookie booth, enter your zip code in the Cookie Finder website, www.girlscoutshcc.org/findcookies or by downloading the Girl Scout Cookie Finder app for your IOS or Android mobile device.

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Mark your calendars now for The State Theatre’s annual salute to Tinseltown. Mercedes Benz of Modesto presents the Annual Red Carpet Party on Sunday, Feb. 24. Doors open at 4 p.m. Don your best for a night of photos, food and festivity to toast the Academy and Oscar winners. A delicious gourmet dinner, at $25 per person, will be provided by Fuzio Universal Bistro. Invite your friends for a memorable evening of food, festivities and fun as part of the celebration. Enjoy a catered dinner and watch the happenings live from Hollywood’s Red Carpet. The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto.

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The Columbia College Child Development Department and the Child Development Future Educators Club invite you to the third annual Tea Party Fundraiser. The festive family-friendly event will be held on Friday, March 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Maple Building. Students, former students, staff and faculty will serve up treats and a variety of teas to support students and student teachers in the child development field. Funds go toward fingerprinting for students applying for teaching permits, a scholarship through the Columbia College Foundation, and student activities. Visit the website http://columbiacollegeteaparty.weebly.com/ for more information and to purchase tickets. Event tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children.

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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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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, Feb. 27. For more information, call (209) 869-8200.

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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.