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Gallo Center’s Valley’s Got Talent on stage Aug. 24 & 25
MODESTO - The Gallo Center for the Arts' third annual Valley's Got Talent contest will be presented on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24-25. Both performances begin at 7 pm. The shows will have 25 acts, comprised of 118 performers, for the Center's live stage variation on popular television shows such as 'America's Got Talent' and 'American Idol.'
Tuolumne writer’s retreat setting at Columbia State Park
COLUMBIA - The Sonora Writers Group is now accepting registration for the Tuolumne Writers retreat in the Historic of Columbia.
State opens concert season with ‘Asleep at the Wheel’
MODESTO - The Modesto State Theatre kicks off the 2012-12 concert season next Friday night with Western swing band Asleep At The Wheel.
Dennis the Menace doll worth $120? Not by a long shot
There's a Dennis the Menace doll in my spare bedroom closet. My father gave it to me 51 years ago. The Dennis the Menace Doll, which collectors claim can fetch as much as $120 today, has quite a story behind it. My mother wanted to name me Robert so all three of her sons would have the same initials - Richard, Ronald and Robert. My dad, though, put his foot down. He ...
HORSING AROUND THE 209
STOCKTON – The shouts from the floor usually tell you everything you need to know.
Turlock principal shares passion for animals with students, community
Turlock elementary school principal Tami Truax has an unabashed love for farm animals. The self-proclaimed "animal freak" shares her passion by bringing her very own petting zoo to schools, farmers markets and nursing homes.
Playing the ponies: Fun with a chance to earn some green
STOCKTON – It's become somewhat of a tradition for my father and me.
Jack Tone Ranch: California’s oldest horse ranch
Kathleen Tone Hammer, unlike most of us, does not have to relive the good old days.
Stevinson Ranch’s Performance Center & Golf Academy is icing on the cake
STEVINSON -After years of conceptual planning and a combined 11 months of actual construction, Stevinson Ranch unveiled its Performance Center and Golf Academy to a group of excited golf enthusiasts in mid-July. The state-of-the-art facilities comprise of a one-acre short game course, which includes an 11,000-square-foot green and a 2,800-square-foot bunker, which is used in conjunction with the three-bay performance center that was erected in October.
Gallo Center’s 2012 Valley’s Got Talent contest takes the stage Aug. 24 & 25
MODESTO - The Gallo Center for the Arts' third annual Valley's Got Talent contest will be presented on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24-25. Both performances begin at 7 pm. The shows will have 25 acts, comprised of 118 performers, for the Center's live stage variation on popular television shows such as 'America's Got Talent' and 'American Idol.'
River spot at McHenry Rec offers respite from bustle
ESCALON - Summer offers a unique opportunity to find solitude along the length of the Stanislaus River in the unique string of recreation areas stretching from Knights Ferry east of Oakland to Caswell Park west of Ripon and south of Manteca.
Ripon Garden Club hosts ‘September Stroll’ showcasing half dozen gardens on Sept. 8
RIPON - The Ripon Garden Club invites the public to its annual September Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 8. Six gardens owned by Ripon homeowners will be open for touring, inspiration and delight.
BATTLESHIP USS IOWA
SAN PEDRO - If you're looking for a chance to walk through history, you could hardly do better than Southern California's latest tourist attraction – the battleship USS Iowa, a vessel with a World War II pedigree as well as a rich history fighting America's enemies for many decades. Visiting a warship like the USS Iowa is a perfect family adventure and appeals to Dad's fascination with all things military yet has enough wow ...
Horsing around
LATHROP – Della Gaar-Todeschini has a lifetime experience working with horses.
ALL THE VALLEY’S IS A STAGE
STOCKTON - The Stockton Civic Theatre continues to be an important part of San Joaquin County.
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Santa Express trains return to Jamestown
JAMESTOWN – Santa is taking some time out of his busy schedule to make special daytime and nighttime appearances at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown this holiday season.
Kaepernick-themed corn maze fun by day, spooky come nightfall
PATTERSON - Alongside harvest season comes football, and Fantozzi Farms in Patterson is ready for both with its 25-acre corn maze inspired by San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Safe Halloween, parades, costume contests & more
A happy Halloween is a scary Halloween. For that celebration formula to be complete, add safe to the ingredient to make the popular dress-up annual occasion a truly family-oriented entertainment.
Stockton pumpkin patch caters to younger set ages 2 thru 10
STOCKTON - There's a pumpkin patch out there that may be ideal for young children.
FRIGHT NIGHT DELIGHT
Editor's Note: This is a profile on florist and amateur makeup artist Cheryl Airrington, who was recruited to turn Managing Editor James Burns into a zombie for this weekend's 209 edition.
How would you like to die?
"We can make your eye pop out of the socket and hang there up against your cheek. ... I've got a brain you can carry around. ... We can also make it look like the bone is popping out."
HALLOWEEN MAGIC
Whether you want to be a wicked witch, a tiger, a vampire or a member of the walking dead, local business Daydreams and Nightmares can help bring your favorite Halloween character to life. Through the use of professional makeup and talented makeup artists, Daydreams and Nightmares can help add that perfect finishing touch to complete your Halloween transformation.
Costumes replicating Miley Cyrus’ VMA performance are hot sellers
Remember Miley Cyrus' VMA performance with Robin Thicke?
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