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Argentine dance leading tango workshops April 14 in Modesto
MODESTO - Marcelo Solis, a judge for the USA branch of the Argentine Tango World Cup competition, returns to lead two workshops and perform at a milonga (Argentine tango dance party) on Saturday, April 14, at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry Ave.
Comedian Mark Pitta at Black Oak Casino April 19
TUOLUMNE - Nationally known comedian Mark Pitta will take the stage on April 19 at Black Oak Casino. Pitta has appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, and has made guest appearances on Mad About You and Third Rock From the Sun.
Gallo offering stage adaption of children’s book ‘Locomotion’
MODESTO - Two special 'Spring Break' performances of the Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences production of 'Locomotion' at the Gallo Center for the Arts have just been made available to the public. Originally only offered to students through the arts education program, the Center opened the 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. shows on Tuesday, April 3, to the community to accommodate others interested in attending the play, including children and their families who may be on spring break vacation at that time.
Fifth Dimension ‘Let the Sun Shine In’ at Jackson Rancheria
JACKSON - Celebrate Spring by going Up, Up and Away and Letting the Sun Shine In with Florence LaRue & the Fifth Dimension live at Jackson Rancheria on Friday, April 6.
Valley’s Got Talent contest applications sought
MODESTO - Valley's Got Talent, the popular community talent contest that debuted in 2010 as a fundraiser for the non-profit Gallo Center for the Arts, is now accepting contestant applications for the third annual event.
Indoor roller hockey arena scores big in Ripon
RIPON – Daniel Costa knew that there was a market for indoor roller hockey in the Central Valley.
GREAT VALLEY MUSEUM
MODESTO – The Great Valley Museum of Natural History at Modesto Junior College is in the middle of a major exodus.
South 209 offers top-notch courses for golfing enthusiasts
South Stanislaus and Merced counties have a wide variety of public and private channels for golf connoisseurs and enthusiasts. The top three courses vary in landscape, as well as community and features.
37 years & counting: The marathon man of 209 golf
You don't have to venture far in the 209 to find a golf course.
He’s home on the (golf) range
MODESTO – Ken Miller might as well have been born with a golf club in his hand.
It’s all about family at Jack Tone Golf Course
RIPON - George Buzzini - golf pro and owner of the Jack Tone Golf course - gets a kick out of joking with his customers while his wife Sharon shoulders the chief financial officer responsibilities of keeping the business side on track and profitable.
Nine holes pose challenges at French Camp course
FRENCH CAMP - Elmer Weintz has a great love for the game.
Turlock Golf head golf pro talks about his job and offers tips for a better game
Q: What's your favorite aspect of your job at the Turlock Golf and Country Club?
A quick look at the courses in Modesto
MODESTO - Golfing options in Modesto.
Short game options in the 209 in Escalon, Farmington
Need to work on your short game?
Articles by Section - LIVING IN 209
Dawson hopes there will be biopic about Dolores Huerta
NEW YORK (AP) - Playing renowned civil rights activist Dolores Huerta in the new biopic "Cesar Chavez" doesn't seem to be enough for Rosario Dawson. The actress, who knows and has worked with Huerta, would now like to bring her friend's life to the screen.
Birthplace of A&W root beer
An Arizona man once set out to visit all of what's left of the A&W restaurants with carhops.
Elvis, vintage cars turn Modesto A&W into local hotspot
Where in the Central Valley can you find five Elvis impersonators, vintage cars, and a root beer float made from root beer brewed daily? The A&W Drive in in Modesto.
BURGERS & SHAKES
Burgers, fries and shakes – can you get more American than that? Not at the Sno-White Drive-In in Modesto.
Manteca moments frozen in time
Foster's Freeze in Manteca has a 54-year history, but the presence of a drive-through restaurant at the corner of Yosemite and Walnut avenues dates back to the 1930s.
Daffodil Hill: A golden opportunity to see Mother Nature at her best
In a remote place called Volcano in the Sierra foothills, Mother Nature every year magically lays out a thick carpet of golden yellow made even more vivid by spring's solid sunshine.
Turlock parks: Spring necessity
Spring has sprung – well, not exactly but it sure feels like it. As locals head outside to enjoy the pleasant weather and put their concerns about the ongoing drought in California to the back of their minds, the outdoor parks are an excellent place to ring in the new season.
This time of the year, Yosemite a crapshoot
It's a hit-or-miss proposition.
500 acres of fun
While many children enjoy playing in the backyard as the weather warms up, the City of Modesto offers locals a slightly more unique outdoor experience: 500 acres along the Tuolumne River.
Higher Learning
RIPON – Ripon Christian Schools has consistently sent 98 percent of its graduates on to college – a record that has continued into the 21st century.
Turlock Christian has been Bennett’s home for 14 years
TURLOCK - Not everyone who goes to a Christian school is Christian.
Waterford found hoops & theology in Modesto
MODESTO – There it was right there practically in his backyard.
Central Catholic principal aims for student success
MODESTO - When Melissa Besseling came to Central Catholic High School in 1996 as a mid-year replacement math teacher, she did not anticipate that she would become principal.
Healing Hands
For as long as she can remember, Kathy Rich has been good with her hands.
Prepare to be pampered at Natural Path Wellness Center
RIPON – Ripon veterinarian Ann Scearce stops by once every four weeks for facials with aesthetician Edy Fowler.
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