Out and About is your guide to upcoming events in and around the Riverbank area.
Members of the Singles Skirts ‘n Flirts Square Dance Club, which includes members from Escalon, Oakdale, Riverbank and beyond, are scheduled to be at the downtown Farmers Market in Oakdale this evening, Wednesday, Sept. 7 to provide a demonstration. Also, the next session of ‘learn to square dance’ starts on Wednesday, Sept. 14 and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Oakdale Grange Hall. The first Wednesday is free. The club meets at the Grange Hall, corner of F Street and Lambuth Avenue in Oakdale. Call for more information, Audre at 581-3883 or Jeri at 681-2699.
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Oakdale VFW Post will have its next monthly hamburger night fundraiser tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 7. Hours are from 5:30 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m., at the Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo Grounds clubhouse. Attendees can stay after eating to socialize. All donations at the dessert table at the monthly dinner go to purchase wreaths for Wreaths Across America. The local VFW and Auxiliary’s goal is to have a wreath on every grave at the Santa Nella Veterans cemetery.
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The Stanislaus County Library is looking for local published authors from around the Central Valley to take part in the seventh annual Local Author Fair on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will take place outside on the 16th Street side of the Modesto Library portico. Local authors will have the opportunity to promote their works, as well as sell and sign copies of their publications. There is no cost to participate, but advance registration is required as space is limited. Interested authors should contact Laura Ferrell at (209) 558-7817 to request an event registration form. Completed forms must be received by Friday, Sept. 9 in order to participate.
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Bunko Nite will be hosted Friday, Sept. 9 beginning at 7 p.m. at Oakdale Grange Hall. The event is sponsored by Oakdale Grange #435. Donation of $10 requested, free refreshments served. Oakdale Grange Hall is located at the corner of West F Street and Lambuth Avenue, Oakdale. For information call 556-8524.
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Escalon Lions Club will host its annual Autumn Cruise on Saturday, Sept. 10 beginning at the city’s Main Street Park at 8 a.m. There will be a breakfast available at the Grange Hall, served by the American Legion Riders, display of hundreds of classic cars, music, prize drawings, merchandise vendors, silent and live auctions, food, beverages, awards and more.
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Oakdale-Riverbank-Escalon Branch will host its annual Fall Membership Brunch on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon in Oakdale. AAUW is the nation’s leading organization advocating equity for women and girls. Prospective members in the Oakdale, Riverbank, or Escalon area who would like to attend the fall membership brunch or who would like more information about the local branch should call Membership Chair, Anne Hendricks at 838-2495.
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Riverbank welcomes the REO Speechtrain Toastmasters Club for regular meetings every Wednesday morning, 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., at Perko’s Cafe, Patterson and Oakdale roads, Riverbank. This is a fun way to learn the self-confidence and skills needed for public speaking. All are invited to come and check out the group. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 14. For more information, call (209) 614-8462.
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U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) recently announced Mobile District Office Hours for the month of September 2016. Mobile District Office Hours are an opportunity for 10th district residents to meet with the congressman and staff to hear more about his work in Washington, D.C. and the Central Valley, have their questions answered or get help with specific casework. His stop in Riverbank is set for Thursday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Riverbank City Hall, 6707 Third St., Riverbank, held in conjunction with Senator Cathleen Galgiani and Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen’s offices.
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The Good Time Accordion Club meets the second Wednesday of each month for their musical and social gathering at the Escalon Community Center, 1055 Escalon Ave., with the next session on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Admission is $5 at the door; meetings are at 7 p.m. and the rest of the club’s meetings for 2016 are scheduled on Wednesdays, Oct. 12; Nov. l9 and Dec. 14. Accordion players of all ages and levels are welcome, in addition to listening enthusiasts. The club also accepts donated accordions. For more information, contact Gayle Certini at 209-526-3627.
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Foothill Horizons Outdoor School will host an Open House on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their Sonora site. There is no fee to participate. Operated by the Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE), this event is geared towards parents whose children have attended or will attend Foothill Horizons Outdoor School. This is also an opportunity for parents to evaluate Foothill Horizons as a place to send their children to summer camp during the summer of 2017. Participants should wear casual clothing and comfortable shoes. For additional information, including directions, visit the website www.foothillhorizons.com, or call 209-532-6673.
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Cultural Homestay International (CHI), a non-profit high school organization is looking for volunteer local host families for international high school boys and girls. These students are 15 to 18 years old and are coming to this area for the school year or semester. Those persons interested in obtaining more information about becoming a host family should call Adrianne Koford, 1-707-637-3775 or e-mail, akofordchi@gmail.com.
