Join the fun at McHenry Mansion on Friday, March 17 for a special St. Patrick’s Day party. The event begins with a no host bar at 5:30 p.m. and a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner at 6:30 p.m., including dessert and coffee, Irish, if desired. Cost is $35 per person. Call Janie for reservations at 209-522-1739; reservations are due by Wednesday, March 15.

You can also make your reservations at the Mansion Visitor Center, 924 15th St, Modesto.

Also coming up later this month is a reception for new docents at the mansion.

On Tuesday, March 21, there will be a reception to welcome new docents who have completed training.

The new docents are Ramon Mendez, Cari Amundsen, Dan Anderson, Gabriel Vasquez, Brenna Rajewich, Beatriz Martinez and Karen May.

McHenry Mansion is on the corner of 15th and I streets and is open to the public for free tours Sunday through Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.