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OUT and ABOUT
Chic Outdoors

Out and About is your guide to upcoming events in and around the Riverbank area.

 

Hutton’s Hamlet in Oakdale will present “Night at the Wax Museum” on Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8. Six students who have flunked history retake the class in summer school, and set up a new wax museum as a class project. A mysterious incantation from the back of Cleopatra’s bracelet by one of the students brings the wax figures to life and from there it’s a wild and hilarious goose chase. Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center is at 132 W. G St., Oakdale. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for 12 and under. Call for show times, 209-848-1216.

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The Holistic Life Institute, 730 E. F St., Oakdale, is hosting a Back to School Open House on Saturday, July 8, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Guests will receive informational packets on fall classes, a discount voucher of 25 percent toward fall classes, a scholarship toward text books and class materials, refreshments, and free mini neck and shoulder massages and/or a therapeutic foot reflexology session. Those interested in attending are asked to call the campus to reserve seating at 209-848-8382.

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Teens and tweens are invited to learn Japanese Kumihimo loom braiding at the Riverbank Library on Tuesday, July 11 at 3:30 p.m. Materials will be provided for crafters to make their own key chains. Advance registration is required as space is limited to 12 participants. Call the Riverbank Library at (209) 869-7008 to sign up. This program is designed for ages 9 and up. This craft is sponsored by the Friends of the Riverbank Library. Families can enjoy a free performance by Magician Brian Scott on Thursday, July 13 at 1 p.m. This interactive program combines magic, comedy and fun with a love of reading.

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Don’t forget to take advantage of the free summer meals for kids and teens, 18 years and younger, being served at two locations in Riverbank. At California Avenue School, breakfast is available from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, running through July 14. At Riverbank High School, breakfast runs from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., and lunch from noon to 1:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday through July 13. The free summer meals are open to all 18-years-old and younger, with no income eligibility requirements.

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Golden Agers weekly dances are open to those 50 and older at the Riverbank Community Center. Doors open Wednesdays at 9 a.m.; the center is at 3600 Santa Fe St., and first time guests are admitted free. The annual membership fee is $12 and each Wednesday members pay $5 and non-members can enjoy a few hours of music and dancing for $6.

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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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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, July 12. For more information, call (209) 869-8200.

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Park staff and costumed volunteers present a live reenactment and solve a historical case during the interactive History’s Mysteries event at Columbia State Historic Park four Saturdays this summer. History’s Mysteries will occur on July 22, Aug. 5, Aug. 19 and Sept. 2, offered each time at 10 a.m. Reservations are highly recommended. Cost is $5/adults and $1/children. Due to the nature of this event, parents may find it is not appropriate for children under age 12. However, child tickets are available for $1 each. Each child under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To purchase tickets, visit the park museum or www.friendsofcolumbiashp.com to buy online. For more information about this event or other events at Columbia State Historic Park, contact the park office at 209-588-9128.

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Make plans to join in the Senior Stride Fun Walk event put on by the Modesto Rotary Club. The Friday, Sept. 8 event provides seniors, families and friends the opportunity to enjoy fellowship, a fun walk, entertainment and more while learning about services and resources available to them in the community. This year’s festivities will run from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., staged at East La Loma Park. The park is at 2001 Edgebrook Drive, Modesto. Registration fee to participate is $2 and includes a Senior Stride T-shirt, light breakfast, community vendor fair and more. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required; to register call (209) 578-9999.