Datebook lists upcoming events and items of interest for residents of Escalon, Farmington, Collegeville and the surrounding area.
An Ice Cream Social is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Escalon Community Center for seniors of all ages. This will be a free event, local entertainment will be provided and upcoming activities for senior citizens will be discussed. Grab your friends and come out to enjoy an old-fashioned ice-cream afternoon. Dates for future senior events are the following: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov.20 and Dec. 18. Lots of senior fun is being planned. For more information, you can contact: Ann (209)505-7854; Peggy (209)479-6099 or Tina (209)484-8371. Donations for this or future events will be gladly accepted.
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Highly acclaimed Gospel music group, The Casey Family, is coming to the area with a Gospel concert at Escalon First Baptist Church on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m. The Casey Family is a Southern Gospel music group based out of Riverdale, California. They travel every summer and minister through song and testimony in churches from California to Tennessee. They also perform year-round in local churches throughout Central California. While there are no admission fees for the concert, an offering will be received. Escalon First Baptist Church is at 1511 Catherine Way in Escalon. Further information about the Casey Family is available at www.caseyfamilymusic.com.
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Escalon High Class of 1974 will gather for its 45th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 21 beginning at 5 p.m. The festivities will be at the Escalon Community Center Park and will feature a no host taco truck for dining. For more information, contact EscalonHigh1974@gmail.com
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This year, Women’s Center-Youth and Family Services (WCYFS) Promising Pathways program will host its second annual youth event TAY End Game (formerly known as “A Path to Success”) on Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Teen Impact Center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Youth are encouraged to attend. Come enjoy a day of fun, food, activities and more. WCYFS has been providing services and programs for homeless, runaway and at-risk youth in San Joaquin County for more than 40 years. For questions or additional information, call (209) 941-2611.
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Modesto Junior College’s Transfer Day and College Night will be hosted on Wednesday, Aug. 28 between the Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) and Student Services Building on East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. Both events are free and open to college students, and high school students and their parents. Transfer Day is held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is targeted at MJC students seeking information on transferring to a four-year college. College Night, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., assists high school students in making plans to pursue a higher education. . Parking is offered for free on Aug. 28 for this event, but only in the following parking areas: lot 102 next to the Agriculture complex; North Campus Way; South Campus Way and lot 103 next to the CAT building.
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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, Aug. 28. 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.
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Journey Transport has announced complimentary local transportation to and from doctor appointments within San Joaquin County for World War II veterans. Caregivers are also encouraged and welcome to ride along to the appointments at no charge. Journey Transport Social/Specialty is a multi-faceted, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). For more information, contact Journey Transport at 209-981-0433.
