The monthly club meeting for January for the Escalon-Farmington Community Garden Club is set for Thursday, Jan. 4.

Club members and interested guests from throughout the region will gather at 1 p.m. for the session, being hosted at the Escalon United Methodist Church, 2000 Jackson Ave, Escalon.

Guest speaker will be Monique Black and her topic will be ‘Tomatoes, Heirloom and Others’.

Black has a business in Escalon, Mercy Springs Ranch, and all interested are invited to attend the club meeting and bring their questions.

The speaker portion of the gathering is first on the agenda, followed by a brief business meeting.

There will also be snacks, a door prize drawings and raffle opportunities.