The Manteca Museum is hosting Wine & Words on Thursday, July 23, with a talk about “Legends of the Ring” from 6 to 8 p.m.

The event takes place at the museum, 600 W. Yosemite Ave.

Manteca High alumni and military veteran Ralph Dominguez will moderate the Wine & Words conversation.

It features guest speakers Tony Dominguez, Richard Perez, and Mike Lopez.

Dominquez was undefeated with a 16-0 record and 14 knockouts. Known as “The Manteca Artist”. He was inducted into the Hispanic Hall of Fame.

Perez is a famous Manteca trainer who coached legends Nate and Nick Diaz.

Lopez is a mentor, personal trainer, and boxing enthusiast.

The evening is free to members while a suggested donation of $10 is being asked of those that are not members of the Manteca Historical Society to help support the museum.

The museum is also planning at August Nights in Manteca car show on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information go to mantecamusuem.org.

Parky’s Picnic July 23

Manteca Parks and Recreation is celebrating National Parks and Recreation month with Parky’s Picnic from 2 to 5 p.m. at Woodward Park on Thursday, July 23.

All ages are welcome to the free community event that includes lunch, games, music, water play, and a meet and greet with mascots Parky and Recky.