Datebook lists upcoming events and items of interest for residents of Escalon, Farmington, Collegeville and the surrounding area.
Plan to attend the new Saturday Farmer’s Market in Escalon, running from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the next gathering on June 23 at 29996 McHenry Ave., Escalon. The ‘Small Town Roots’ market kicked off a couple of weekends ago and organizers are hoping to add more vendors throughout the summer. All are encouraged to attend and support the open air market event.
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A free class in basic foot care is scheduled for Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m.; offered at 1455 E. G St., Suite D, Oakdale. Best of 209 winner in Foot Care, Paula Edwardsen MNT, at Advanced Nail Technology, will be offering this free class in basic foot care and how to pick a safe nail spa/salon. Edwardsen, leading state specialist, will be speaking at the class. Call 209-284-7350 to make a reservation for the Thursday evening class.
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‘Pride and Prejudice’ is the next production of the summer, coming up at Hutton’s Hamlet in Oakdale. Showtimes are Friday, June 22 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. for the show, adapted from the Jane Austen novel. When a wealthy bachelor moves into the neighborhood, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett are overjoyed because they have five unmarried daughters who they are eager to see married. The show is described as delightfully witty. Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center is at 132 W. G St., Oakdale.
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Escalon Covenant Church will once again host a special Fourth of July Celebration for the community, set for Sunday, July 1 at the Hogan-Ennis Park adjacent to the city’s Community Center. Running from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., there will be music, games, food and a fireworks show after sundown. Suggested donation of $3 per person, $10 max cost per family for the dinner, featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, chips, watermelon and drinks. Dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Get tickets at Escalon Covenant Church, online at escaloncovenant.org or at the event.
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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, June 27. For more information, call (209) 869-8200.
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Golden Agers weekly dances are open to those 50 and older from throughout the Central Valley at the Riverbank Community Center. Doors open Wednesdays at 9 a.m.; the center is at 3600 Santa Fe St., and 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.
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The final ‘pre-cruise’ Friday night car show leading up to the annual Escalon Lions Club Autumn Cruise in September will take place later this summer in Escalon’s Main Street Park. The show is scheduled for July 20. There is no entry fee for the pre-cruise gathering; those interested can just bring their classic cars to the Main Street Park for an evening of music, shop talk and looking over the classics; the show will run from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and all makes and models of vehicles are welcome.
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Visionary Home Builders is offering a Homebuyer Education Class at its Homeownership Center on Saturday, July 28. This one-day class reviews all aspects of home purchase, including understanding credit scores and good faith estimates, budget analysis, housing payment affordability, and developing your home buying team. A Class Registration Form is available at Visionary Home Builders’ Homeownership Center in downtown Stockton at 315 N. San Joaquin St., or can be downloaded at www.visionaryhomebuilders.org. Pre-registration is mandatory. Classes are held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
