McParland School’s Pancake/Omelet Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at 1601 Northgate Dr. from 7 to 11 a.m. More than 30 baskets and a handmade quilt will be available for raffle, and proceeds from the event will benefit the eighth grade class. Tickets are $6 at the door. For more info, please call 209.858.7290.
The 5th annual Rib Dinner for MDA will be held at the MRPS Hall, 133 N. Grant Street, on Saturday, March 28, at 6 p.m. An all–you-can-eat rib dinner, dance and silent auction are designated to raise funds to send children with Muscular Dystrophy to a summer camp. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. You must be at least 21 years old to attend unless you are a designated driver. Please call 209.985.7169 for more info.
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What are you doing this weekend?
Relax, have fun, and shop with your girlfriends! The 2nd annual “Glitz and Glamour: A Girls’ Night Out” at the Manteca Senior Center is waiting for you on Friday, March 27, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. You’ll get in for free, no admission tickets needed, and dozens of vendors will be ready to pamper you, woo you and shower you with their attention. There will be a snack bar and dessert vendors on hand and you can win a cool prize in one of the hourly raffles. The first event was packed, so grab your girlfriends, cousins or sisters and have a fun evening without thinking about everyday stuff. Price: FREE Learn more at http://bit.ly/CTWGG326
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The fluffy guy is in Stockton! If you know which comedian can be described by a simple word “fluffy,” you probably know him well and are in for a treat – Gabriel Iglesias will perform at the Bob Hope Theatre (248 West Fremont Street, Stockton) this week! His stand-up comedy is easily recognizable thanks to his frequent mentions of his fluffy body type (“Oh, I’m not fat, I’m fluffy”) and ever-changing voices and sound effects. Even though he lost over 100 pounds to improve his health, his six levels of fatness are still making America laugh. Catch Gabriel Iglesias on Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27, at 8 p.m. Price: $50 Learn more at http://bit.ly/CTWGI326
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Spring hasn’t officially started until you attend the annual Lodi Spring Wine Show! In its 35th year, for one day in March the Ole Mettler Grape Pavilion at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds (413 East Lockeford St, Lodi) is transformed into a mega-winery. You don’t have to drive from winery to winery, because they are all under one roof! This year, more than 40 wineries promised their appearance boosted by the area’s best restaurants and wine-themed vendors. You will learn how to taste and make wine, sample gourmet olive oils or simply enjoy a cigar on the “Cigar and Port” patio. Plus, would you like to win the Ultimate Wine Basket? Filled with more than 100 bottles of wine, you’ll never have to buy wine again. Or at least this year. Visit the show this Friday and Saturday, March 28-29, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Price: $35 Learn more at grapefestival.com
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Get your best hats and gloves ready, because the 23rd annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is ready to begin! Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic story “Alice in Wonderland,” tea will be served from elegant silver tea services, accompanied by delicious canapés, cookies and other tea time treats. The Mad Hatter, Alice and the White Rabbit will mingle with guests in their best tea-time attire. You simply have to be a part of this! Meet the Queen of Hearts and other characters on Saturday, March 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The tea is served at the Haggin Museum (1201 N. Pershing Avenue, Stockton). Price: $18 Learn more at http://bit.ly/CTW326
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Have more fun this weekend!
• Watch the Stockton Thunder game on Friday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. and be among the first 500 fans 12 and younger to receive a drawstring backpack. Or visit the Stockton Arena (248 W. Fremont Street) on Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m., when the first 1,000 adults, 18 and over, receive an adult Thunder jersey. ($15)
• The Easter Bunny will hop into town (of Stockton) and make a free appearance at Lincoln Center Sassy Pants Children’s Boutique (354 Lincoln Ctr) on Saturday, March 28, from noon to 4 p.m. Bring your cameras! (FREE)
• Bring your family to make toys and treats for animals during Toys For Critters at Micke Grove Zoo (11793 N Micke Grove Rd., Lodi) on Sunday, March 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ($8)
• Celebrate the discovery of gold by the Hildreth Party on March 27, 1850, and head to Columbia State Historic Park this weekend for reenactments as well as docents in costume throughout town. (FREE)
• Khmer Youth of Modesto is hosting a special dinner featuring traditional Khmer cuisine from various regions in Cambodia at the Emanuel Lutheran Church (324 College Ave, Modesto) on Saturday, March 28, at 6 p.m. ($15)
