Out and About is your guide to upcoming events in and around the Riverbank area.
Modesto Junior College Department of Art presents “A Mother’s Tears” art show featuring the paintings of Susan Levy, dedicated to the memory of her daughter Chandra Levy. The show runs through Thursday, June 1 in the MJC Art Gallery on the East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday and admission is free.
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As part of Woodward Reservoir’s 100th season, Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation is hosting the Ultimate Boat & Sport Expo at the main boat ramp of the reservoir on Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to come to the event for a day spent outdoors, viewing boats and sporting equipment, enjoying food and beverages, and spending quality time with friends and family. Woodward Reservoir is on 26-Mile Road, off Highway 120, north of Oakdale. Admission to the park is $10 per carload for Stanislaus County residents and $15 for out-of-county residents. There is no extra cost to attend the boat expo.
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Riverbank offers T’ai Chi classes on Monday nights at the Teen Center and Wednesday nights at the Community Center, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., for $5 per person each night. Stop by either evening and check out this fun, relaxing way to get fit.
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Challenger Sports is offering a Soccer Camp at the Riverbank Sports Complex, 2119 Morrill Road in Riverbank June 5 through 9. There are three different options for camp: First Kick is for ages 3 to 5 and is from 8 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. for $68; Half Day Camp for ages 5 to 14 is from 9 a.m. to noon for $141; and Golden Goal for ages 5 to 14, 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., $48 and must be in the half day camp as well. Register at challengersports.com or call 916-277-8440 for more information. Anyone interested in housing a coach is asked to contact Challenger Sports. This will earn you an $80 discount for your child attending the camp.
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Join in each week with the local 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, June 7. For more information, call (209) 869-8200.
