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Old is new again
Nurses are doing it. Administrative managers are doing it. Even a former chief of police is doing it. In fact, it's a modern-day phenomenon that's kicking up a storm.
High-flying museum in Modesto
MODESTO - One of the most unique museums in the 209 - the Hillier Air Museum - is located in Hangar 7 at the Modesto Airport.
Manteca museum: Treasure trove of history
The Manteca Historical Museum offers plenty of things for visitors to discover. First, there are the "hidden treasures." These are the rusty remnants of various agricultural equipment found in the "memorial building" just literally a skip and a hop away from the main museum. A visit to this adjunct display area is definitely worth the extra step and time you make to get there. Everything on display here came from farms in Manteca and surroundings. ...
It’s old school time at Micke Grove
LODI – The past lives on at the old Calaveras School at Micke Grove Regional Park. It's part of Valley Days and Pioneer Days, an award-winning living history program of the San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum, for third-, fourth- and fifth- grade students of the county from late September to May. During a recent outing, third-grade students from Stockton Collegiate International School spent part of the day experiencing life during a simpler time ...
Haggin Museum: Artwork to artifacts
STOCKTON – Whether it's artwork or artifacts, the Haggin museum has a little bit of it all.
Museum chronicles over 100 years of life in Turlock
TURLOCK - Turlock's history is being kept alive at the Historical Society Museum in downtown Turlock. The evolution of the Valley city is available for all to see through a number of displays and memorabilia that represent over a hundred years of history.
Modesto’s triple treat: Great Valley, McHenry & McHenry
MODESTO - Great places where you can get the best bang for your buck, and you don't even have to bankrupt your pocketbook when it comes to putting gas in your tank.
Ripon boasts historical, military museums a block apart
RIPON - Ripon's Historical Society's Clarence Smit Museum and the nearby Military Museum and Veterans' Wall are just a block apart. Both are open on Saturdays and by special appointment.
Escalon Historical Society museum located in Old Town
ESCALON - The Escalon Historical Museum holds a "reminisce day" on the first Wednesday of the month when many of the old-timers and the younger set turn out to chat about the formative years of the farm community.
SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO - If you thought Sacramento was just any old state capital, be sure to plan an extra couple of days next time you're driving through the area. The city is like a theme park for historians, art lovers and just about anyone who wants to know more about the Golden State.
Ritzy Ragz offers savings to buyer, profit to seller
TURLOCK - During this economic recession, discount stores throughout the Valley have been increasing tenfold. More than ever, people are finding new ways to shop efficiently and save money along the way. Consignment shops have the unique advantage of making and saving money for the seller, buyer, and shop owner.
CLASSICS ON THE BIG SCREEN
MODESTO - The Modesto Film Society's 2012-13 season kicks off in July so the time to become a member, or renew your membership, is now. This is the club to join if you want to fully indulge your passion for film by seeing some of the most significant titles from the past and present on the Big Screen in the company of hundreds of other like-minded film fans.
Dierks Bentley performs Sept. 1 at Jackson casino
JACKSON – Jackson Rancheria will proudly present multi-platinum country artist Dierks Bentley on Saturday, September 1.
Rick Hoffman hosts weekly TV show
JACKSON – Jackson Rancheria's own Rich Hoffman can now add hosting a weekly TV movie series to his extensive list of accomplishments.
Delta Flea Market pulls in big Saturday crowds
STOCKTON – It's not uncommon to see the parking lot at Delta College full of cars on any given day.
Articles by Section - 209
MANTECA FARMERS MARKET
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Museum starts night tours of signs from Vegas past
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The junked signs that attracted throngs to old Las Vegas have for years gathered dust in a neon boneyard just a few miles from the sleek mega-casinos on the Strip.
Ropin’ on the River Rodeo Benefit for free tutoring program this weekend
LATHROP - Give Every Child a Chance is staging the Ropin' on the River Rodeo hosted by Dell'Osso Family Farm today and Sunday.
IT WAS BUMPER-TO-BUMPER
MODESTO - Before there was American Graffiti there was Louie Wyrsch.
HOME-STYLE RACING
STOCKTON – He's revived asphalt racing in San Joaquin County, introduced a dirt track to its fans and may one day lay down a drag strip.
Turlock racer follows in his dad’s footsteps
Mike Drake grew up with dreams of becoming a race car driver. The allure of finely tuned machines, high speeds, and cheering fans excites most young boys, but the source of Drake's racing dreams didn't stem from TV or the movies, it came from watching his father circle the track at the Merced Speedway.
It’ll be a real drag at Lodi’s Kingdon Airport in September
LODI – Back in the 1970s, Kingdon Drags was the place where Corvettes, Challengers, GTOs, Camaros, Firebirds, Mustangs and other muscle and fast cars of those days were in abundance.
His forte: Converting cars into high performance machines
Jason Webb knows high performance machines.
‘We Steal Secrets’ juicy look at WikiLeaks
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Prolific documentary-maker Alex Gibney delivers a gripping account of the wins and losses of hard-charging idealism on the front lines of the information wars in "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks." Exhaustively researched and balanced in its view of the controversial key player, the film slips in ahead of DreamWorks' dramatic take on the exploits of Julian Assange, "The Fifth Estate," which is currently shooting.
Dance partners shine in razor-sharp comedy open May 31 on SRT’s stage
SONORA - When dance teacher Michael Minetti first meets his elderly student Lily Harrison in her Florida-coast high rise, it seems pretty clear these two will barely make it past 'Hello,' let alone their first full lesson. Besides their 30-year age difference, they clash at every turn. A former teacher and minister's wife, she's guarded, uptight and suspicious. A former Broadway dancer, he blurts out jokes and insults and swings from glib to desperate to ...
Cowboy entertainer Dave Stamey teams up with Sourdough Slim June 7
TUOLUMNE – It's a month of great tribute shows at Black Oak Casino Resort.
Jerry Seinfeld appearing July 25 at Stockton’s Bob Hope Theatre
STOCKTON - Jerry Seinfeld is appearing on stage on Thursday, July 25, at 7 p.m. at the Bob Hope Theatre in downtown Stockton.
Frankie & Annette in concert June 8
STOCKTON - Frankie & Annette are in concert Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m. at the Emerson Coffee House at the First Unitarian Universalist, 2737 Pacific Ave.
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