Community Briefs provides a listing of events and activities going on in and around the Oakdale, Riverbank and Escalon areas. To have an event featured, e-mail the information to mjackson@oakdaleleader.com.
Benefit Craft Fair
A Spring Craft and Vendor Market, hosted in conjunction with the Relay For Life of Greater Stanislaus County, is set for Saturday, March 25 at the North Modesto Church of God, 1918 Sherwood Ave., Modesto and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those interested can also attend the official kickoff meeting for the 2023 Relay, set at the church on Thursday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Dates for this year’s event are Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1 and Relay will be at John Thurman Field in Modesto.
Weight Loss Support
All interested are welcome to join TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) a weight loss support group that meets in Oakdale every Monday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.; they have a new location for 2023, meeting at 7450 River Road, Suite 4, Oakdale. This group is open to the public and anyone interested in improving their life by losing weight can contact Audrey for more information, call 209-765-7838.
Accordion Club Sessions
The Good Time Accordion Club members meet on a regular basis, the first Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m., hosted at the Escalon United Methodist Church, 2000 Jackson Ave., Escalon. Admission is $5; there are free refreshments provided. The club presents musicians of all levels and many musical styles. Anyone can bring an accordion and play or just come to enjoy listening to the musical performances. The upcoming 2023 gatherings are scheduled for April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3.
Weekly Dances
Check out the Golden Agers dance group at the Riverbank Community Center on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with dancing, socializing, live music and fun for all. All adults 55-plus are welcome. Just drop in to check it out or become a member. Fees are $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Membership is $15. The Community Center is at 3600 Santa Fe St., Riverbank.
Join Quilt Guild
The Oakdale Quilters’ Guild is a non-profit group organized for charitable and educational purposes. Local quilters meet on the second Thursday of each month at Blossom Quilting, 7450 River Road, Oakdale at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to join them for a visit. The April meeting will be on Thursday, April 1. More information is also available at www.facebook.com/oakdalequiltersguild.
Widowed Persons Group
Oakdale Widowed Persons Group invites you to join them the first Saturday of each month for breakfast at 9 a.m. and on the third Tuesday of each month for lunch at 1 p.m.; call for locations. All are welcome to join the group no matter how long ago you lost your spouse. For more information, contact Barbara at 209-322-2184.
