Out and About is your guide to upcoming events in and around the Riverbank area.
Oak Valley Art Society’s Annual Spring Art Show is on the schedule for April. Dates for this event are Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, with Saturday hours noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday hours noon to 3 p.m. There will be a special reception and raffle on Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and the show will be staged at the Escalon Public Library, 1540 Second St. Contact Evelyn Cooper at 209-581-1288 or Carol Earle at 209-380-6288 for more information.
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The Modesto Junior College Department of Music presents the Symphonic Band Spring Concert on Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. in the Main Auditorium on East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. The Symphonic Band, conducted by Erik Maki, will perform a program of stirring works. The event is open to the public and admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted. Free campus parking is also available for the evening to accommodate concert attendees. For more information contact Director of Bands Erik Maki at makie@mjc.edu or (209) 575-6184.
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McHenry Mansion Foundation Tea will feature a Celebration of Mothers on Saturday, May 11 at McHenry Mansion, 906 15th St., Modesto. The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and the cost is $30 per person. Reservations are required; contact Janie at 209-522-1739 no later than May 7 to make your reservation for this special Mother’s Day program.
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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, April 24. 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 and are now hosted at St. Frances of Rome Church, 2827 Topeka St., Riverbank. 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. The Golden Agers meet from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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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 San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) and the Fresno Business Council (FBC) are hosting Valley Made: The Fifth Annual Manufacturing Summit. More than 1,000 manufacturing industry attendees are expected to participate in the event to be held on Thursday, May 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall. Sponsorships and exhibit space are still available by contacting Genelle Taylor Kumpe via email (genelle@sjvma.org), calling 559-214-0140 or visiting www.valleymadesummit.com.
