Motorcycle poker run for hospice
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Interstate Truck Center, 825 Navy Drive, in Stockton; ends at Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, in dModesto
DETAILS: The ninth annual Truckin’ for Hospice Rally will benefit Community Hospice and Hospice of San Joaquin. The 100-mile poker run will conclude with a barbecue, music and a raffle.
COST: $30, includes T-shirt, poker hand, food and drink
INFO: Lillian Sealey, 607-3335; or www.truckinforhospice.com Beginning Word at library
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: Adults can learn the basics of using Microsoft Word. Space is limited; sign up at the circulation desk.
COST: Free
INFO: 937-8221 Video game day at library
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: Teens will compete in Wii Bass Fishing.
COST: Free
INFO: www.stockton.lib.ca.us/ Community blood drive
WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Best Buy, 2550 N. Naglee Road
DETAILS: Best Buy and Delta Blood Bank will sponsor a community blood drive. Healthy people age 17 or older, weighing at least 110 pounds, are invited to call for an appointment or drop by to donate. The donation process takes about an hour, and a valid driver’s license, state or military ID or passport is required.
INFO: Eden Mccullough, 832-2166 Music in the Park
WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Central Community Park, 25 E. Central Parkway, in Mountain House
DETAILS: The Sun Kings, a band that plays Beatles sounds of the 1960s and ’70s, will perform. Families are encouraged to take blankets and picnics to enjoy the show.
COST: Free
INFO: www.ci.mountainhouse.ca.us/ Disney Princess party
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Color Me Mine, 1841 W. 11th St.
DETAILS: Includes dinner, dessert, games, crafts, ceramics painting, karaoke and a photo with the Disney princesses
COST: $40 per child
INFO: 834-8910 or colormejen@gmail.com Comedy at the Board Rock
WHEN: 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Upstairs at the Great Plate, 714 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Robert Duchaine and Kirk McHenry will take the stage through Gutbuster Comedy and the Hampton Inn. Tickets are available at the downtown bar and restaurant.
INFO: 814-7245, 833-0862 or www.greatplate.com Free to Be Me recital
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: A group of six talented special-needs children will give their first performance.
COST: $5 at the Grand Theatre website or box office
INFO: Shelby, 629-3855; or www.atthegrand.org Dinner at Windmill Ridge
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Windmill Ridge Winery, 8350 W. Linne Road
DETAILS: Autry Catering will provide an elegant dinner, preceded by cocktails and followed by dancing, at the south Tracy winery. Saxophonist Stabe Wilson will provide the evening’s music.
COST: $50 per ticket
INFO: 834-0005 or www.windmillridgewinery.com Sunday, Aug. 1
School supply and clothing drive
WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Starbucks Coffee, 1857 W. 11th St.
DETAILS: The nonprofit Because of Marcus Gently Used Clothing will collect backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies for distribution. The group will also accept new socks, underwear and hygiene products.
INFO: Jen Spikes, 627-0207; or www.becauseofmarcus.org Monday, Aug. 2
First day of class for Tracy Learning Center
WHERE: Tracy Learning Center, 51 E. Beverly Place
DETAILS: Students and Primary Charter, Discovery Charter and Millennium High schools will return to classes. Computer basics at library
WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: Adults can learn the basics of using a computer. Space is available at five computers; sign up at the circulation desk.
COST: Free
INFO: 937-8221 Water volley for teens
WHEN: 3 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: Teens are invited to play water volley. Be prepared to get wet!
INFO: 937-8221
Tuesday, Aug. 3
National Night Out
WHEN: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: All across Tracy
DETAILS: Tracy will join in the observance of National Night Out. Residents in many neighborhoods will gather for block parties, and all are encouraged to turn on their porch lights to show support for crime-free neighborhoods.
Wednesday, Aug. 4
Introduction to the Internet
WHEN: 3 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: Adults can learn how to navigate the Internet. Space is available at five computers; sign up at the circulation desk.
COST: Free
INFO: 937-8221 Library fundraiser at Applebee’s
WHEN: 11 a.m. to midnight
WHERE: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3060 Naglee Road
DETAILS: The restaurant will give 20 percent of each bill, excluding taxes, tips and alcohol purchases, to the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library when diners present a Dining for Dollars voucher for either dine-in or takeout meals. Vouchers can be found at any library or online at www.stockton.lib.ca.us/.
INFO: Heather Mompean, 937-7452 Job fair
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Boys and Girls Clubs of Tracy, 753 W. Lowell Ave.
DETAILS: The club is hiring for the positions of unit director, teen coordinator, administrative assistant and program leader. Applications are available online.
INFO: www.bgcoftracy.org.
Friday, Aug. 6
Movie on the Plaza
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.; movie begins at dusk
WHERE: City Hall, 333 Civic Center Plaza
DETAILS: The city of Tracy will present “Kung Fu Panda,” the third in a series of free movies shown outside City Hall. Families are encouraged to take a picnic blanket and spend the evening with friends and neighbors.
INFO: 831-6858 Southside fundraiser dance
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m.
WHERE: 126 W. First St.
DETAILS: The Mike Torres Band will provide the backdrop for an evening of fun and dancing that will raise money for the Guadalupe Community Center building fund, part of an effort to revitalize the center on Tracy’s Southside.
COST: $15 per person, $25 per couple
INFO: Jose Salcedo, 518-9174
Saturday, Aug. 7
Clothes2Work final blow-out sale
WHEN: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: 231 E. 11th St., behind State Farm
DETAILS: Everything must go — fixtures, furniture, gently used clothing, shoes, purses and accessories will be for sale to benefit Dimensions In Discovery Inc. a local nonprofit serving Tracy and the surrounding areas. All of the money earned will go directly to the services the nonprofit offers.
COST: No clothing item will cost more than $1.
INFO: Patricia, 408-828-6106 School supply drive
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Interfaith Ministries, 311 W. Grant Line Road
DETAILS: Backpacks and school supplies collected will be distributed to needy children from kindergarten through high school age.
INFO: Kathy, 835-0649 or 914-0649 Tracy Interfaith Ministries golf tournament
WHEN: 11 a.m. check-in; 1 p.m. tee time
WHERE: Tracy Golf & Country Club, 35200 S. Chrisman Road
DETAILS: Tracy Interfaith’s third annual tournament will be followed by no-host cocktails at 5 p.m. and a prime rib dinner and auction at 6 p.m. Golfers should register no later than July 23. Tracy Interfaith distributes food, clothing and other necessities to people in the local community.
COST: $100 per person or $50 for club members; $30 dinner only
INFO: Fidel Garcia, 839-8382; or Darlene Quinn, 836-5424 Fly-fishing talk at library
WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: Tracy Press outdoors columnist Don Moyer will present “Water Enough for Fly Fishing,” a talk including equipment demonstrations and practical tips for anglers of all ages. Refreshments will be served.
COST: Free
INFO: Tracy Friends of the Library, 937-8221 or info@tracyfriends.org Music in the Park
WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Central Community Park, 25 E. Central Parkway, in Mountain House
DETAILS: The concert will feature Diablo Road, a local country legend. Families are encouraged to take blankets and picnics to enjoy the show.
COST: Free
INFO: www.ci.mountainhouse.ca.us/ Fundraising dinner for council candidate
WHEN: 5 p.m.
WHERE: Sansar Indian Cuisine, 430 Grant Line Road
DETAILS: Jass Sangha, who is running for a seat on the Tracy City Council, will host a fundraiser buffet dinner featuring chicken with mixed vegetables, lentil soup, salad, naan and other dishes.
COST: $25 per person
INFO: Mercedes Silveira, 740-8186; or Jass Sangha, 740-6020 Tracy High Class of 1975 reunion
WHEN: 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner
WHERE: The Reserve at Spanos Park, 6301 W. Eight Mile Road, in Stockton
COST: $35 per person
INFO: Jerry Yerian, 993-3221; Diane Twitchell Sutton, 836-5892; or www.tracyhighclass1975.com Sunday, Aug. 8
Teeyan Punjabi cultural festival
WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Community Center, 950 East St.
DETAILS: A Punjabi celebration called Teeyan, which means “for women,” will be open to all community members. The fourth annual event will include food, dancing, music and clothes for sale.
COST: $5
INFO: Tajinder Kaur, 640-9512; or pcs_tracy@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday, Aug. 10
Golden Agers health seminar
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
DETAILS: Sutter Tracy Community Hospital will pair up with the Golden Agers, a local nonprofit, to discuss health topics that are important for seniors. Lunch will be served after the seminar. Call to register.
INFO: 831-4230 E-mail class at library
WHEN: Noon
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: Adults can learn how to set up and use e-mail. Space is available at five computers; sign up at the circulation desk.
COST: Free
INFO: 937-8221
Wednesday, Aug. 11
First day of school in TUSD, Jefferson
DETAILS: Classes begin at all Tracy Unified School District and Jefferson Elementary School District schools.
INFO: www.tracy.k12.ca.us or www.jeffersonschooldistrict.com Library fundraiser at Papa Murphy’s
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Papa Murphy’s Take & Bake, 1982 W. 11th St.
DETAILS: The pizzeria will give 15 percent of each takeout order, excluding taxes, to the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library when customers present a Dining for Dollars voucher. Vouchers can be found at any library or online at www.stockton.lib.ca.us/.
INFO: Heather Mompean, 937-7452
Thursday, Aug. 12
Word 2007 class at library
WHEN: Noon
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: Adults can learn the basics of using Microsoft Word 2007. Space is available at five computers; sign up at the circulation desk.
COST: Free
INFO: 937-8221 ‘The Laramie Project’ opening night
WHEN: 8 p.m.; repeats at 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Studio Theater, Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave..
DETAILS: Based on interviews and journal entries in the aftermath of the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student, the play asks the question, “Could it happen here?”
COST: $12
INFO: 831-6858; www.atthegrand.org; or www.jackelliottproductions.com Saturday, Aug. 14
Manteca and Tracy camera club show
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane, in Manteca
DETAILS: Camera clubs from Tracy and Manteca will host their sixth annual photography contest and show.
INFO: Mick McGuire, elmicky@coreyfro.com
Saturday, Aug. 14
Music in the Park
WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Central Community Park, 25 E. Central Parkway, in Mountain House
DETAILS: Aja Vu, a Steely Dan tribute and dance band, will perform. Families are encouraged to take blankets and picnics to enjoy the show.
COST: Free
INFO: www.ci.mountainhouse.ca.us/ Scarlata Farms farm dinner
WHEN: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Scarlata Farms, 28557 S. Lehman Road
DETAILS: An open-air, family-style meal prepared by Mike Trotter of DeVinci’s featuring Windmill Ridge wines will be served by candlelight on the ranch as a celebration of local food, wine and agriculture. Space is limited; call for reservations.
COST: $55 per person
INFO: 915-4628 or http://www.scarlatafarms.com Sunday, Aug. 15
Manteca and Tracy camera club show
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane, in Manteca
DETAILS: Camera clubs from Tracy and Manteca will host their sixth annual photography contest and show.
INFO: Mick McGuire, elmicky@coreyfro.com
Monday, Aug. 16
First day of classes for New Jerusalem schools, Delta College
DETAILS: Students at San Joaquin Delta College, New Jerusalem School and Delta Charter High School will return to fall classes.
INFO: www.deltacollege.edu, www.newjfalcons.com/ or http://deltahigh.com Wednesday, Aug. 18
First day of school at Banta School
DETAILS: Banta students will start classes for the fall semester.
INFO: www.bantaesd.org Library fundraiser at Chili’s
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
WHERE: Chili’s Grill & Bar, 2030 W. Grant Line Road
DETAILS: The restaurant will give 10 percent of each dine-in or takeout bill, excluding taxes and tip, to the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library when customers present a Dining for Dollars voucher. Vouchers can be found at any library or online at www.stockton.lib.ca.us/.
INFO: Heather Mompean, 937-7452 Saturday, Aug. 21
Jefferson School’s 80th anniversary
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Jefferson School, 7500 W. Linne Road
DETAILS: Everyone who has attended, worked at or been associated with the rural school is invited to celebrate its 80th anniversary with a barbecue lunch, an open house, live music and a display of photos from throughout the school’s history.
COST: Tri-tip lunch, $8; hot dog lunch, $4
INFO: 836-388 or http://jeffersonsd.schoolwires.com Music in the Park
WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Central Community Park, 25 E. Central Parkway, in Mountain House
DETAILS: Main Street Music All-Stars, a jazz and funk band, will close the summer music series. Families are encouraged to take blankets and picnics to enjoy the show.
COST: Free
INFO: www.ci.mountainhouse.ca.us/ Concerts at the Gazebo with Megan Slankard
WHEN: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Windmill Ridge Winery, 8350 W. Linne Road
DETAILS: The Tracy native singer-songwriter will return for her third concert on the lawn at Windmill Ridge. Attendees are invited to take a picnic and lawn chairs and buy soda, wine or beer from the winery.
COST: $10 per person
INFO: 836-388 or www.windmillridgewinery.com/events.html Tuesday, Aug. 24
First day of classes for Lammersville schools
DETAILS: Students will return to Lammersville, Wicklund, and Bethany elementary schools after the summer break.
INFO: www.lammersvilleschooldistrict.net Thursday, Aug. 26
Chamber of Commerce networking mixer
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Willbanks & Wood, 1047 S. Tracy Blvd.
DETAILS: Chamber members and other businesspeople are invited to take business cards to meet and mingle.
INFO: 835-4366
ONGOING
Vendors needed for multicultural fair
DETAILS: Traina School is accepting applications for vendors for its Oct. 23 Around the World Multicultural Event. Organizers seek applications from food and crafts sellers, small businesses and entertainment troupes.
INFO: Morgan Malsack, 207-8653 or trainafestival@gmail.com Free clothing available
DETAILS: The Because of Marcus clothing drive has clothes and shoes for those in need. Garments are available at no cost in most styles and virtually all sizes, from newborns through adults. Those interested can call or e-mail to set up a time and place to peruse and pick up items. More information can be found online at www.becauseofmarcus.org and http://tracypress.com/bookmark/4785285.
INFO: Jennifer Spikes, 627-0207 or jennifer@becauseofmarcus.com Library activities for families
WHEN: Various days and times
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: The Tracy library hosts weekly story times and book clubs for readers of all levels. More information is available online or at the library.
INFO: www.stockton.lib.ca.us/ Preschool story time in Mountain House
WHEN: 2 p.m. Tuesdays
WHERE: Mountain House Branch Library, 579 Wicklund Crossing
DETAILS: Preschoolers and their families are invited for half an hour of stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays and movement.
INFO: www.stockton.lib.ca.us/ Mindfulness Meditation
WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays; 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Fridays
WHERE: Flow Yoga Studio, 3602 Mars Way, Ste. 125
DETAILS: Guided sitting meditation and topic discussion
COST: Free; donations welcome
INFO: Silvia Kruse, 830-0405; Abhilasha, 834-1511; or www.flowyogastudios.com Volunteer gardeners wanted
DETAILS: The Tracy Homeless Coalition has acquired a 12-foot-by-25-foot garden plot and plans to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for the homeless. The coalition is looking for garden lovers to manage and maintain it. Responsibilities include soil preparation, selecting plants and planting them, maintenance and harvest.
INFO: Marvin Rothschild, 914-5242 Bean Festival car show registration
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 11, during the Tracy Dry Bean Festival
WHERE: 10th Street in downtown Tracy
DETAILS: The Tracy Chamber of Commerce invites owners of classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles and low riders to sign up for a car show that will add some shine to the Tracy Dry Bean Festival. Register and join the day in the sun by contacting the Tracy Chamber, 223 E. 10th St., Tracy CA 95376; or Jon Mendelson at the Tracy Press, 145 W. 10th St., Tracy CA 95376.
COST: $25 pre-registration; $30 after Aug. 21 Scrapbooking opportunity
WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursdays
WHERE: Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tracy, 2025 Holly Drive
DETAILS: Take your own supplies or use what is available to make scrapbooks as part of this engaging group.
COST: Free
INFO: 835-5342 Kids’ entertainment at Chili’s
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays
WHERE: Chili’s Grill & Bar, 2030 W. Grant Line Road
DETAILS: Face painting, magic, balloon twisting and more with local clowns Sparkles and Ravioli
COST: Free Book club
WHEN: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m.
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 Ninth St.
DETAILS: Each month, a title will be selected and participants will get together for coffee, snacks and a discussion of the book. Call for this month’s selection.
INFO: 831-4230 Volunteers for Road for Recovery
DETAILS: The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteer drivers to offer cancer patients safe and friendly transportation to and from their treatments.
INFO: Molly Bolognini, 941-2679 Summer open-swim hours
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends through Sept. 5; 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 6
WHERE: Pinkie Phillips Aquatic Center at West High, 1775 W. Lowell Ave.
COST: $2 per person or $15 for a 10-visit pass; free for infants and toddlers up to 2 years old
DETAILS: Children younger than 7 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
INFO: 831-6200 or online activity guide Class of 1970 classmate search
DETAILS: Tracy High School’s Class of 1970 is planning its 40th reunion for Sept. 11 at the Tracy Elks Lodge and is searching for classmates. Those who want to help contact classmates are invited to call for more information.
INFO: Debbie Castro Grimstead, 835-6185; or Karen Workinger Corbin, 836-2376 Gymnasium open for games
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturdays
WHERE: Seventh-day Adventist Christian School gym, corner of West 21st Street and Court Drive
DETAILS: The school opens its gym for basketball, volleyball and other games.
INFO: 835-6607 Tracy Farmers Market
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays
WHERE: Downtown Tracy, 10th Street between Central Avenue and B Street
DETAILS: Visit the year-round farmers market in downtown Tracy for the best locally grown fruits and vegetables.
INFO: www.pcfma.com Donations for the homeless
DETAILS: The Tracy Coalition of Citizens to Assist the Homeless is looking for donations of furniture and household items to help homeless people being placed in housing.
INFO: Marvin Rothschild, 832-5715 Salsa class
WHEN: 7 p.m. Mondays
WHERE: Portuguese Hall, 430 W. Ninth St.
DETAILS: Salsa instructors Christina and Dan Ocampo will host salsa classes on Mondays. Partners are not required and drop-ins are welcomed.
COST: $8
INFO: 207-9644 or Salsaocampo@comcast.net Yoga weight-loss meeting
WHEN: 7:30 a.m. Saturdays
WHERE: Flow Yoga Studio, 3602 Mars Way, Ste. 125
COST: Free
INFO: 830-0405 or www.flowyogastudios.com Pet adoptions
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays
WHERE: West Valley Mall, 3200 N. Naglee Road
DETAILS: A rescue group will have pet adoption fairs at the mall on weekends in hopes of getting more animals adopted faster. All dogs are neutered or spayed, vaccinated and microchipped, and cats are neutered or spayed and vaccinated.
COST: Cats, $75; dogs, $250
INFO: 642-4324 Animal adoption fair
WHEN: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., first two weekends of each month
WHERE: Petsmart, 2477 Naglee Road
DETAILS: No Place Like Home Animal Rescue will have cats, kittens, dogs and puppies available to adopt. All animals are spayed or neutered before adoption and are up to date on shots.
COST: $225 for a dog, $95 for a cat
INFO: Terrence Harris, 207-3285; or www.noplacelikehomeanimalrescue.org Cat adoption
WHERE: Petco, 2888 W. Grant Line Road
DETAILS: Animal Rescue of Tracy features cats for adoption continuously in its adoption center at Petco. The cats and kittens are rotated every two weeks.
COST: $75 adoption fee, which includes spay or neuter, vaccines, flea treatment and deworming
INFO: 609-8220
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