A Juneteenth event is set for Wednesday, June 19, from 1 to 4 p.m.

The free event is taking place in the North Hall of the Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry lane.

It will feature an art exhibit and an educational presentation being provided by senior center volunteers.

There will also be snacks and games.

Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates when 250,000 slaves in the State of Texas were declared free by the us. Army on June 19, 1865.

Texas was the last bastion for slavery during the final days of the Civil War.

Music on Maple June 20

Severe Thrill is providing the live music for the Thursday, June 20, Music on Maple event being staged by the Manteca Recreation & Community Services.

The event in the 100 block of Maple Avenue in downtown also features food trucks, vendors as well as children’s games and activities. The event starts at 6 p.m.

The music from the 2000s will range from Pop, and R&B to radio hits.

There is a prize for those that impress judges with the best nostalgic Y2K fit to “look fly” — lingo from the era for “stylish, attractive, and sophisticated.”

Skateboarding event June 22

The Manteca Recreation & Community Servies is conducting a Go Skateboarding Day Event on Saturday, June 22.

It takes place at the skateboard park along the Tidewater Bikeway accessed off of Center Street and Elm Street where a new 16-inch rail was recently installed.

It includes a DJ, food trucks, vendors, as well as children’s games and activities.

The free event includes:

*Professional demonstrations

*A skate jam — essentially skateboarding to music.

*A one-minute run.

*Skateboard competitions.

The competition will be for youth of all skills levels. Competition will also be broken down by age level. Prizes will be offered at the event that Manteca Professional Services is helping stage.

A detailed schedule for competition times will be available next week.

Pre-registration for those that want to compete is required.  

They must do so by June 20 through the Manteca Recreation office. Helmets are mandatory.

Information on registering for the competition is available by calling Manteca Recreation & Community Services at 209-456-8600.