Datebook lists upcoming events and items of interest for residents of Escalon, Farmington, Collegeville and the surrounding area.
Toddler/Preschool Storytime at the Escalon Library, 1540 Second St., is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. On Tuesdays, the drop in knitting group is open to all with an interest in the craft; bring your own materials and enjoy knitting and socialization from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Also don’t forget that the Senior Gentle Exercise Class is open to local seniors every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., in the Ekholm Meeting room at the library, focuses on strength and flexibility.
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Escalon 4-H is preparing for its annual 4-H Hunter’s Breakfast Fundraiser. The breakfast is a fundraiser to help the local 4-H club with yearly expenses and support project programs offered to the membership. This year’s breakfast will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Van Allen Elementary School Cafeteria at 21051 E. Highway 120 in Escalon. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-10 years old. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets are currently being sold by local 4-Hers as well as available at the door.
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St. Patrick’s Church, 19399 E. Highway 120 between Escalon and Ripon, is having a Holiday Craft Sale in the Parish Hall. The sale is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to noon. All proceeds benefit needy families at Christmas. For information contact the Church at 209 838-2133.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oakdale will host the 11th Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be hosted at the Parish Hall, 55 Oak St., Oakdale. Close to 50 vendors are expected with items including quilts, jewelry, toys, leather goods and home décor. Proceeds from the event are used for Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for families in need. For more information call 985-1486.
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Riverbank welcomes the REO Speechtrain Toastmasters Club for regular meetings every Wednesday morning from 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, Nov. 16. For more information, call (209) 614-8462.
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Modesto Junior College Department of Music will present a Fall String Recital on Friday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall on the East Campus. The students of Anne Martin, director of orchestra and strings at MJC, will perform solo works by Bach, Dancla, Handel and Roggen. The event is open to the public and admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted. For more information contact Professor Anne Martin at (209) 575-6646.
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The Stanislaus Senior Foundation will host its Annual Holiday Fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will be held at the historic McHenry Museum, 1402 I St., Modesto. Hors d’oeuvres, wine and a silent auction will be offered for those in attendance. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased on line at www.stanislausseniorfoundation.org or by calling 848-2635.
