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Galt: The 209 flea market benchmark
GALT – There are flea markets. And then there's the weekly, two-day Galt Market that sets the regional standard for both bargain hunting and buying in bulk. With one day open to commercial buyers looking to score a deal on a large-scale purchase and the other open to regular vendors hoping to unload some of the things that they've accumulated, it isn't uncommon for thousands of curious shoppers to ...
Tuesdays mean market day in Turlock
For the better part of a century, about 80 years, the Turlock Sales Yard has hosted the Tuesday Flea Market, located at the corner of East and Berkeley avenues.
McHenry Mansion may be fire-damaged but still open for tours
Modesto's historic McHenry Mansion may be down but is not completely out.
Hiking in ‘the Cathedral of the Sierra’
YOSEMITE VALLEY - It's a world renowned hiking destination for a reason.
McHenry Museum: History treasure trove
Who was Oramil McHenry? Who was he named after? Where and when was he born? What business did he own where he had the controlling interest but was named after someone else? Where is he buried? Why is his name synonymous with a library?
McHenry Museum celebrating library’s 100th anniversary
That was 100 years ago. Today, it is a repository of the history of Stanislaus County and surrounding areas and boasts a "first class collection of early photos and documents." As part of the celebration to mark its centennial, the city is throwing a party called Old Library Grand Opening on Saturday, July 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to take part in the events taking ...
Mark Chestnut performing July 19 at Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne
TUOLUMNE - Classic Country Star Mark Chesnutt will be performing at Black Oak Casino on July 19.
Bass Pro Shops in Manteca offers free outdoors classes
Bass Pro Shops in Manteca is offering a series of free outdoors classes at their store at the 120 Bypass and Union Road.
San Francisco: 5 free things for visitors to do
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - It's no secret that you can drop a lot of cash seeing the sights of San Francisco. After all, this is the home of the Gold Rush.
It’s all happening at the zoo
MERCED - Merced resident Rachel Medefind, a mother of three, said the Applegate Park Zoo in Merced is a source of pride for her community.
Stockton’s Children’s museum born out of tragedy of Cleveland School killings
STOCKTON - The Children's Museum of Stockton represents summer fun for area youngsters.
Pixie Woods: Stockton’s magical place for young kids
STOCKTON – Forget pretending that the sand in the playground is lava or the actual equipment is a pirate ship.
New Melones Lake Activities for Summer
SONORA – The Bureau of Reclamation's Central California Area Office announces the summer 2012 Interpretive Activities at New Melones Lake, located in Calaveras County.
American Graffiti screening at The State
MODESTO - There are two concerts plus movies on tap this month at the State Theatre in downtown Modesto.
American Graffiti helps heat up the fun in Modesto during June
MODESTO - Cruise into Modesto next Friday for the start of Graffiti Summer as the city celebrates the bygone era and the film that put Modesto on the pop culture map.
Articles by Section - 209
FROLIC IN PIXIE WOODS
STOCKTON – John, Michael and Wendy happened upon their fantasy land after a chance encounter with a flying boy dressed all in green.
The Ice Cream Company: Modesto icon serves up hand- turned dairy goodness
MODESTO - Ice cream is nearly synonymous with summer. Nothing soothes the discomfort of a sizzling summer day better than a scoop of your favorite chilled dairy dessert.
Amusement to zoo: It’s all happening at Micke Grove
LODI – Ever seen a golden mane tamarin?
Oklahoma! sweeps onto Fallon House Stage
COLUMBIA - Oklahoma! – Rodgers & Hammerstein's first masterpiece – sweeps onto the Fallon House stage this summer. Sierra Repertory Theatre is proud to present an outstanding cast in this finely crafted classic, a celebration of the American spirit of courage, independence and feisty good fun. It plays at the Fallon House theatre in Columbia State Historic Park from June 28 through August 18.
Creating the perfect picnic basket for an outing in 209
HILMAR - Looking to go on a picnic? Well, instead of scouring the aisles of conventional supermarkets why not add a local touch to create that perfect picnic basket? The Hilmar Cheese Company visitors center offers an array of meats, cheeses, spreads and other delectable delights that will make your picnic basket so tantalizing that Yogi Bear might even steal it.
SHARING LOVE OF DESTRUCTION
CERES - Summer has often been considered to be the perfect time of the year for family bonding. No school means more time to take vacations, visit theme parks, or even just stay at home and barbeque with loved ones. For Greg Mathews, however, summer bonding with the family takes on a different form-the destruction derby.
If you can’t take Dad out to a ball game on Father’s Day, take him to the SJ Fair
STOCKTON - You can take Dad out to the ball game, to a soccer game, to the golf course, or to the movies.
Take in baseball game with dad at Banner Island
STOCKTON - When Banner Island Ballpark opened some eight years ago, I quickly found Home Run Hill to my liking, especially on those warm summer evenings.
Calaveras Winegrape Alliance ‘Passport’ event on June 21-23
MURPHYS - Calaveras County has so many things to offer tourists, frog jumping, gold panning, cave tours, golf, boating, antiquing, but wine is one of the largest draws. Visitors may be surprised to find out that vines are hardly a newcomer to Calaveras. The oldest vines in the county are 110-year-old Zinfandel, organically dry-farmed in the old Italian tradition. Today, there are nearly 700 acres of vines and a yearly production of about 275,000 cases--still ...
VACATIONING DOWN ON THE FARM
The kids will vote for Disneyland every time but if you want to try something different this year – if only for a night – try stopping at the Seven Sycamores Ranch on your way up or down the San Joaquin Valley. It's a fun destination that will show your youngsters a little about farm life and help them understand the importance of California's agriculture.
Dad & son fishing
They never talk about why Opie and Andy are walking down to the fishing hole in the opening credits of the "Andy Griffith Show."
Graffiti Weekend
MODESTO – In 1993, cruising was shut down in the city that inspired the movie "American Graffiti."
George Lucas making rare appearance in Modesto parade
MODESTO – John Sanders knew the odds were tall when he sent George Lucas an invitation to serve as grand marshal for the American Graffiti Car Show and Festival.
Mural captures essence of Manteca cruising days
Frank Vieira is there. So is his best buddy Frank Brazil.
Modesto man mixes his love of classic cars with community service
When Don Harmon hopped in his 1955 red and white Plymouth for the very first time, it was love at first drive. His passion for domestic cars has transcended well over six decades through collecting, remodeling and assembling the classic wheels.
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