Supervisors’ open house
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: 44 N. San Joaquin St., Ste. 627, in Stockton
DETAILS: San Joaquin County supervisors Carlos Villapudua, Larry Ruhstaller, Steve J. Bestolarides, Ken Vogel and Leroy Ornellas will mingle with guests during a holiday open house.
‘A Christmas Spectacular’
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Community Center, 950 East St.
DETAILS: The Tracy High School Glee Club will sing holiday tunes and perform dance routines to benefit the Becca’s Closet Tracy Chapter, which gives prom dresses to local girls who need them. Brighter Christmas will receive $2 per ticket.
COST: $12
INFO: Babette Shelton, 514.714-7482
Murder-mystery dinner theater
WHEN: 7 p.m.; repeats Saturday and Sunday and at 9 p.m. Dec. 31 and Jan. 1
WHERE: Performance Annex, 729 Central Ave.
DETAILS: E Academy for the Performing Arts will present “The Santa Clause,” a murder-mystery dinner theater performance. Actors will mingle with guests during a reception and a buffet-style meal catered by Blue Bayou Catering.
COST: $29.95, $49.95 per couple or $139.95 for a table for six; group rates available
INFO: Jack Elliott, 229-1020; www.atthegrand.org; or 831-6858
SATURDAY, DEC. 18
‘The Nutcracker’ opens
WHEN: 1 and 6 p.m.; repeats at 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: A local favorite, this classic musical performed by Tracy’s Children’s Dance Theater sells out every year.
COST: $15 to $25
INFO: www.atthegrand.org or 831-6858
Last-minute holiday shopping fair
WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Serenity Massage Studio, 1912 W. Grant Line Road
DETAILS: Many gifts will be sold at discounted prices, including beauty products, gourmet coffees and teas, handbags, massage gift certificates and more. Shoppers can play “Wellness Bingo” for $3 per game for prizes and free massages.
COST: Free admission, door prizes and refreshments
INFO: 221-6416
Mountain House holiday lights awards ceremony
WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Central Community Park, 25 E. Central Parkway, in Mountain House
DETAILS: Shea Homes invites families to attend its second-year holiday lights awards ceremony. Prizes will be awarded for both the professionally judged and the people’s choice winners of the Spirit of the Holidays Home competition. The winner of the Parade of Lights Competition, which honors the village with the most community spirit, will also be announced. The winner of the competition will receive $1,000 for their school’s student programs. Santa will be available to take pictures with children.
COST: Free
INFO: 888.395-9429
Knights of Columbus dinner-dance
WHEN: Social from 6 to 7 p.m., dinner at 7, dance to follow
WHERE: Father Fleming Hall at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 163 W. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: This Christmas dinner will include rib-eye steak and more. A raffle will also take place.
COST: $20 for adults, $15 for children
INFO: Jeff Dean, 814-0093
SATURDAY, DEC. 25
Family Christmas service
WHEN: 10:45 a.m.
WHERE: Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2025 Holly Drive
DETAILS: All are invited for music, stories, refreshments, gifts for children and other activities.
INFO: Jessica Richmond, lead pastor, 835-5342; or www.tracysdachurch.org
FRIDAY, DEC. 31
Candlelight service
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2025 Holly Drive
INFO: Jessica Richmond, lead pastor, 835-5342; or www.tracysdachurch.org
Murder-mystery dinner theater
WHEN: 9 p.m.; repeats Saturday, Jan. 1
WHERE: Performance Annex, 729 Central Ave.
DETAILS: E Academy for the Performing Arts will present “The Santa Clause,” a murder-mystery dinner theater performance. Actors will mingle with guests during a reception and a buffet-style meal catered by Blue Bayou Catering. The night will close with a midnight New Year’s countdown.
COST: $29.95, $49.95 per couple or $139.95 for a table for six; group rates available
INFO: Jack Elliott, 229-1020; www.atthegrand.org; or 831-6858
SATURDAY, JAN. 8
IPFES crab cioppino dinner
WHEN: 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner, 9 p.m. dance
WHERE: Tracy Ballroom, 400 W. Ninth St.
DETAILS: Music will be provided by Chico Avila.
COST: $35 adults, $15 children ages 6 through 12
INFO: Joe Pimentel, IPFES president, 481-2238; Robert Rocha, vice president, 321-5025; or hall office, 835-5917
MONDAY, JAN. 10
Planning meeting for 1980-81 class reunion
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Banta Inn, 22563 Seventh St.
DETAILS: All classmates from the Tracy High School classes of 1980 and 1981 are invited to the second planning meeting for the upcoming reunion.
INFO: Jeannine Anchartechahar, 835-6547 or anchart@comcast.net
SATURDAY, JAN. 15
Kimball booster crab feed
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
WHERE: Portuguese Hall, 430 W. Ninth St.
DETAILS: A fundraiser dinner will benefit Kimball High School’s athletic department. The meal will feature crab, a silent auction, door prizes and more. Ticket details are at www.kimballathletics.com.
INFO: Michael Thomas, khabc_fundraising@att.net; or Steve Anastasio, sanastasio@tusd.net
ONGOING
Boy Scouts sell holiday swags
DETAILS: Local Boy Scouts from Troop 515 will sell handmade evergreen swags to help pay their way to summer camp and buy equipment for the troop.
COST: $20
INFO: Scotts Vander Ploeg, 832-9592 or smt515@comcast.net
Morning, evening Bible study
WHEN: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays
WHERE: People of Christ Missionary Baptist Church, 11473 W. Larch Road
INFO: 833-7258
Weekly running group
WHEN: Saturday mornings
DETAILS: Runners and joggers are invited to join a new group that will meet weekly to run together. Both casual exercisers and those in training for an event are welcome. Call or e-mail for details about time and place.
INFO: Blythe Thornton, 639-2228 or bthornton@stanpac.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
Family library activities
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/
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
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
Open gymnasium
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
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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