SATURDAY, MAY 25

Downtown farmers market

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Tracy, 10th Street and Central Avenue

DETAILS: Fresh local produce and other goods are available through a weekly market run by San Joaquin Certified Farmers Market and sponsored by Tracy City Center Association. Cooking demonstrations will begin in June, and the market season wraps up Oct. 26.

INFO: www.sjcfarmersmarket.com or www.tracycitycenter.com

Mall farmers market

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: West parking lot of West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road

DETAILS: A new market run by Stockton Certified Farmers Market Association offers assorted fresh local produce and handcrafted goods.

INFO: www.stocktonfarmersmarket.org

Karate tournament

WHEN: 9 a.m.

WHERE: West High School, 1775 W. Lowell Ave.

DETAILS: World sport karate champion Julio Castro, owner of Castro Sport Karate in Tracy, is hosting his fourth annual Best of the Best tournament. Competition includes forms and International Kickboxing Federation Muay Thai matches. Competitors are welcome to sign up at the door.

COST: $15 for spectators, free for children and seniors; $55 for competitors

INFO: Julio Castro, 914-9661 or procsk@aim.com; or www.castrosportkarate.com

Car wash fundraiser

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Self Storage, 250 W. Valpico Road

DETAILS: The Multiple Myeloma Foundation will benefit from a car wash sponsored by the West High School Key Club and Manteca Sunrise Kiwanis. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the blood.

COST: By donation

INFO: Dianne Colon-Montalbo, Key Club adviser, dtcolon@aol.com

Cabaret fundraiser

WHEN: 5 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. main event

WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.

DETAILS: Soloists from the Tracy High School Performing Arts Magnet and Tom Renner’s Orchestra Red Jazz Ensemble will perform during a cabaret fundraiser sponsored by Main Street Music. Doors to the theater open at 6:30 p.m. Reservations for a preshow dinner, catered by Freebirds, were required by Tuesday, May 22.

COST: $15 show only, $25 with dinner

INFO: Box office, 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org

SUNDAY, MAY 26

Memorial Day art contest deadline

WHEN: 11 p.m.

DETAILS: Artists can compete for a $100 prize in a contest sponsored by Become One Voice, a charity founded by local teenagers. All entries, with a “Wounded Warriors” theme, must be submitted online as JPEG or TIF files. The winner will be selected at the One for the Vets concert Monday, May 27, at Mountain House Bar & Grill. Rules are posted online. Submissions will be auctioned to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Project.

COST: $2 entry fee

INFO: 814-5329, war_chief94@yahoo.com or www.becomeonevoice.com

MONDAY, MAY 27

Memorial Day program

WHEN: 10 a.m.

WHERE: Tracy Cemetery, 501 W. Schulte Road

DETAILS: Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock, will speak as part of a program featuring patriotic music and representatives of veterans’ organizations and community groups placing wreaths on the symbolic grave of The Unknown. Vaughn Gates, commander of Tracy Post 1543, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be master of ceremonies. A brief program will follow at the Tracy War Memorial, next to Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.

COST: Free

One for the Vets benefit concert

WHEN: 1 p.m. gates open, 2 to 7:30 p.m. show

WHERE: Mountain House Bar & Grill amphitheater, 16784 W. Grant Line Road

DETAILS: Brandon Joe Carey will open for the ZZ Top tribute band Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers during a concert to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The nationwide nonprofit supports men and women injured in the U.S. Armed Services since Sept. 11, 2001. The event includes a raffle and a barbecue.

COST: $20 at gate, $16.82 online; free admission for children 11 and younger

INFO: KourtJester Entertainment, 221-5303; or http://oneforthevets.eventbrite.com

TUESDAY, MAY 28

West football meeting

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Steve Thornton Gymnasium, West High School, 1775 W. Lowell Ave.

DETAILS: West High football coach Chris Myers and the Wolf Pack coaching staff will host a football parent meeting for all incoming freshman, junior varsity and varsity players.

INFO: Chris Myers, 830-3370, ext. 3409, or cmyers@tusd.net

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

Senior health seminar

WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.

DETAILS: May is Older Americans Month, and the senior center is hosting a series of events for senior citizens. This talk will cover stroke and advance directives. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

COST: Free

INFO: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 831-4230

THURSDAY, MAY 30

Senior Awareness Field Trip

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Meet at Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.

DETAILS: A dozen local seniors will travel to Micke Grove Park in Lodi for a resource fair sponsored by San Joaquin County. The fair will provide information about countywide support services, such as health insurance and housing agencies, and lunch will be served. Only six spaces were left as of May 9. Participants can sign up at the senior center.

COST: Free

INFO: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 831-4230

Granny's Treasures, tamale sale

WHERE: First Presbyterian Church social hall, 101 Berverdor St.

DETAILS: The congregation of the First Presbyterian Church is hosting a Granny's Treasures sale and selling tamales to raise money for the church. Sales will continue from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

COST: $2 per tamale, $15 for a dozen

INFO: 835-3247

FRIDAY, MAY 31

‘Spoon River Anthology’

WHEN: 8 p.m.

WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.

DETAILS: A Tracy Performing Arts Foundation production of “Spoon River Anthology,” written by Edgar Lee Masters and adapted for the stage by Charles Aidman, will be directed by Diann McCannon. The play tells the story of a small town through the reminiscences of its deceased inhabitants, now denizens of the graveyard where the show is set. Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. June 1, 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. June 2 and 9.

COST: $15

INFO: Vanessa Espino, stage manager, 951-665-8376; or www.atthegrand.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

Summer garden seminar

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: M&M Builders Supply and Nursery, 8010 W. 11th St.

DETAILS: Nursery experts will lead a seminar that will teach attendees how to plant and grow a healthy summer garden at home.

COST: Free

INFO: 833-1093

Summer reading kickoff

WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: Readers of all ages, children to adults, can sign up for summer reading activities at the library. An afternoon party will get the program under way. This year’s summer reading theme is “Reading is so delicious!” Mountain House residents can visit their town’s library, at 579 Wicklund Crossing, to sign up and get started.

COST: Free

INFO: 937-8221 or www.ssjcpl.org

County fair talent deadline

WHEN: 5 p.m.

DETAILS: Nonprofessional performers age 12 and older can apply to take part in a talent search June 12 to 15 at the San Joaquin County Fair in Stockton. The competition is open to vocal, dance, instrumental and other performances by soloists, duets, small groups and ensembles. Prizes will be awarded totaling $1,000. Application forms can be downloaded at http://sanjoaquinfair.com, and entry packets must be postmarked by 5 p.m. June 1.

COST: Free

INFO: Sandra Wendell, 985-1961 or swendell@sjcoe.net

‘Spoon River Anthology’

WHEN: 8 p.m.

WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.

DETAILS: A Tracy Performing Arts Foundation production of “Spoon River Anthology,” written by Edgar Lee Masters and adapted for the stage by Charles Aidman, will be directed by Diann McCannon. The play tells the story of a small town through the reminiscences of its deceased inhabitants, now denizens of the graveyard where the show is set. Performances are also scheduled at 8 p.m. June 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. June 2 and 9.

COST: $15

INFO: Vanessa Espino, stage manager, 951-665-8376; or www.atthegrand.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

'Spoon River Anthology’

WHEN: 2 p.m.

WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.

DETAILS: A Tracy Performing Arts Foundation production of “Spoon River Anthology,” written by Edgar Lee Masters and adapted for the stage by Charles Aidman, will be directed by Diann McCannon. The play tells the story of a small town through the reminiscences of its deceased inhabitants, now denizens of the graveyard where the show is set. Performances are also scheduled at 8 p.m. June 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. June 9.

COST: $15

INFO: Vanessa Espino, stage manager, 951-665-8376; or www.atthegrand.org

MONDAY, JUNE 3

Wolf Pack basketball camp

WHEN: Times vary by age group

WHERE: Steve Thornton Gymnasium, West High, 1775 W. Lowell Ave.

DETAILS: The weeklong 25th annual West High Wolf Pack Summer Boys Basketball Camp teaches players the basics of the Wolf Pack offense and defense. Participants are grouped with players of similar ability. Instructors include West varsity coaches and players. A varsity session runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m., a freshman-junior varsity session from noon to 2:30 p.m. and a session for elementary and middle school students from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. Registration can be mailed to Derek Sprecksel, West High School, 1775 W. Lowell Ave., Tracy, CA 95376, with checks payable to West High Boys Basketball.

COST: $60 for high school camps, $70 for elementary and middle school camp

INFO: Derek Sprecksel, 830-3370, ext. 3911, or dsprecksel@tusd.net

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5

Summer safety talk

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.

DETAILS: May is Older Americans Month, and the senior center is hosting a series of events for senior citizens, including a talk on “Sun, Safety and Preventing Heat Illness.” Participants are asked to sign up at the senior center or call for reservations.

COST: Free

INFO: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 831-4230

Parenting course

WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: 95 W. 11th St., Ste. 205

DETAILS: This is the first class of a 10-week course led by Earl Barrios, a licensed professional clinical therapist. During weekly sessions, Barrios will discuss all aspects of child development, from birth through the teen years. The course is limited to 15 participants. Parents can register by calling the instructor.

COST: $10 materials fee

INFO: Earl Barrios, 914-5472

THURSDAY, JUNE 6

Yo-yo day at library

WHEN: 3 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: In addition to seeing a demonstration of yo-yo tricks, attendees will receive free yo-yos.

COST: Free

INFO: 937-8221 or www.ssjcpl.org

Business networking meeting

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Emeritus at Heritage Place, third-floor rec room, 355 W. Grant Line Road

DETAILS: Rachel Monet, a relationship coach based in Sacramento, will speak about how to build relationships during a gathering of the Tracy Chapter of Genuine Networking Association. Monthly GNA networking and brainstorming meetings are intended for business owners and entrepreneurs.

COST: Free

INFO: Dennis Edwards, 832-4342 or marden2@sbcglobal.net

FRIDAY, JUNE 7

Teen movie night

WHEN: 6 p.m.

WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.

DETAILS: Boys and girls in sixth to eighth grades can watch “Napoleon Dynamite” a 2004 comedy about a misfit teenager, rated PG. The concession stand will sell snacks, and kids can show their tickets for a free small popcorn.

COST: $5

INFO: Box office, 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org

'Spoon River Anthology’

WHEN: 8 p.m.

WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.

DETAILS: A Tracy Performing Arts Foundation production of “Spoon River Anthology,” written by Edgar Lee Masters and adapted for the stage by Charles Aidman, will be directed by Diann McCannon. The play tells the story of a small town through the reminiscences of its deceased inhabitants, now denizens of the graveyard where the show is set. Performances are also scheduled at 8 p.m. June 8 and at 2 p.m. June 9.

COST: $15

INFO: Vanessa Espino, stage manager, 951-665-8376; or www.atthegrand.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

Mountain House Kite Run

WHEN: 8 a.m.

WHERE: Central Community Park, 25 E. Main St.

DETAILS: The eighth annual 5K-10K Kite Run and Kite Festival is open to all ages. A fun run for children starts at 8 a.m., and the 5- and 10-kilometer races begin at 8:30 a.m. The annual Kite Festival will follow.

COST: $35 for 10K, $30 for 5K, free fun run for children 12 and younger

INFO: www.mhkiterun.com

Juneteenth celebration

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Lincoln Park, East Street and Eaton Avenue

DETAILS: Families will gather to celebrate the 19th annual local Juneteenth Festival with song, dance and food. Christian comedian J-Red, soul singers Top Shelf and a varied lineup of performers will entertain the crowd. Tracy African American Association, the sponsor of the festival, will award academic scholarships to several local high school students, and a wellness area sponsored by Sutter Tracy Community Hospital will offer health checks and information. Children’s games, raffles, arts and crafts and other amusements are also planned. No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the park. Juneteenth is an annual commemoration of June 19, 1865, the day when slaves in Texas learned they had been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation two and a half years earlier.

COST: Free

INFO: Menjiwe Nkosazana, vendors and exhibitors, 835-9042 or nkosajazz@comcast.net; Howard and Liz Baker, entertainment, 914-9764 or imaramortgage@att.net; Michael White, sponsorship, 835-9042 or webmaster@taaa.net; or www.taaa.net

'Spoon River Anthology’

WHEN: 8 p.m.

WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.

DETAILS: A Tracy Performing Arts Foundation production of “Spoon River Anthology,” written by Edgar Lee Masters and adapted for the stage by Charles Aidman, will be directed by Diann McCannon. The play tells the story of a small town through the reminiscences of its deceased inhabitants, now denizens of the graveyard where the show is set. The final show is scheduled at 2 p.m. June 9.

COST: $15

INFO: Vanessa Espino, stage manager, 951-665-8376; or www.atthegrand.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

Teen safe driving event

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Altamont Motorsports Park, 17001 Midway Road

DETAILS: Get Real Behind the Wheel hosts an On-Track Safe Teen Driving event for young drivers age 14 and older and their parents. Returning students should plan to arrive at 11 a.m., while first-time participants should arrive at 9:30 a.m. Proof of age is required, but a learner’s permit is not needed.

COST: Free; donations are accepted

INFO: Tom Simpson, 612-4222; or www.getrealbehindthewheel.com

'Spoon River Anthology’

WHEN: 2 p.m.

WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.

DETAILS: A Tracy Performing Arts Foundation production of “Spoon River Anthology,” written by Edgar Lee Masters and adapted for the stage by Charles Aidman, will be directed by Diann McCannon. The play tells the story of a small town through the reminiscences of its deceased inhabitants, now denizens of the graveyard where the show is set.

COST: $15

INFO: Vanessa Espino, stage manager, 951-665-8376; or www.atthegrand.org

MONDAY, JUNE 10

Youth sports camp

WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon

WHERE: Tracy Sports Complex, 955 Crossroads Drive

DETAILS: All-American Sports Academy will teach baseball and softball skills to boys and girls ages 7 to 14 during a three-day camp that concludes Wednesday, June 12. Topics include includes video analysis, bunting, pitching, catching, game situations and more.

COST: $80 for Tracy residents, $87 for nonresidents

INFO: 831-6200

Junior Jag youth football camp

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Don Nicholson Stadium, Kimball High School, 3200 Jaguar Run, off Lammers Road

DETAILS: Kimball High’s football coaches and players will host a noncontact camp Monday, June 10, through Thursday, June 13, to teach basic football skills and sportsmanship. Campers will learn offensive and defensive plays and run drills teaching the various phases of the game. Boys and girls ages 7 to 14 are welcome.

COST: $40

INFO: Matt Loggins, 830-3370, ext. 3064, or mloggins@tusd.net

TUESDAY, JUNE 11

Pasta-making workshop

WHEN: 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: Ken Albala, a food blogger and teacher of history at University of the Pacific in Stockton, will teach 25 participants how to prepare and cook homemade pasta. Registration is required, either by phone or in person at the library. Each participant must take a rolling pin and a cutting board. Albala has written several books on food and cooking.

COST: Free

INFO: 866-805-7323

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Getting to know your community

WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.

DETAILS: More details about this event are available by calling the senior center, 831-4230.

COST: Free

INFO: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 831-4230

‘Hansel and Gretel’ puppet show

WHEN: 4 p.m.

WHERE: Puppet Art Theater will perform the story of “Hansel and Gretel.”

COST: Free

INFO: 937-8221 or www.ssjcpl.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

Tracy’s Best Yard Sale

WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon

WHERE: 10th Street between Central Avenue and E Street

DETAILS: Residents can apply for booth space at City Hall, 333 Civic Center Plaza. The deadline to register is June 7. Proceeds from booth fees support Lolly Hansen Senior Center.

COST: $25 per booth

INFO: City recreation division, 831-6200; or Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 831-4230

Kids Art Expo

WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Wadsworth Room, Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: In addition to showing off the art of local children, the second Kids Art Expo features a program of brief shows, arts and crafts, music and storytelling. The travel-themed event, created in 2012 by a local home-schooling group, also includes face-painting, balloons, treats donated by Golden Corral and a possible visit by the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile.

INFO: 830-7868

Mystery dinner

WHEN: 6 p.m. no-host cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner

WHERE: Sansar Restaurant, 430 W. Grant Line Road

DETAILS: Audience participation is encouraged during a mystery dinner event, a fundraiser for the GFWC Tracy Woman’s Club. Prizes will be awarded, and American and East Indian dishes will be served.

COST: $30

INFO: Char Richardson, 833-0474; or Sharon Gibson, 830-1702

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

World’s largest swim lesson

WHEN: 8 to 9 a.m.

WHERE: Pinkie Phillips Aquatics Center, 1775 W. Lowell Ave.

DETAILS: Local residents of all ages can join in an effort to enter the “Guinness World Records” book as part of the world’s largest swimming lesson.

COST: $2

INFO: 831-6200

Kimball cross-country training

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.

WHERE: Thoming Park, 1092 Cambridge Place

DETAILS: The Kimball High School cross-country team begins conditioning. Incoming freshmen and other Kimball students interested in joining the team are welcome.

INFO: Ben Trombley, 814-9709 or btrombley@tusd.net

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

Cooking talk show

WHEN: 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: Part of the library’s calendar of summer reading activities, this event will begin with talking about food and end with playing with food.

COST: Free

INFO: 937-8221 or www.ssjcpl.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Block Party: Motown Soul

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Plaza, Sixth Street and Central Avenue

DETAILS: Live music by Radio Band will set the mood for an evening out on the Downtown Plaza. Food is available for purchase. Families are welcome.

COST: Free

INFO: 831-6200 or www.thinkinsidethetriangle.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Relay For Life of Mountain House

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, June 23

WHERE: Wicklund School, 300 E. Legacy Drive

DETAILS: Relay for Life, a 24-hour American Cancer Society fundraiser, comes to Mountain House. Following an opening ceremony at 10 a.m., survivors will lead the first lap at 10:30 and teams of local residents will circle the track throughout the day and night. At 9 p.m., a luminaria ceremony will honor cancer patients and survivors and remember those lost to cancer.

INFO: Megan Black, m_black@u.pacific.edu; or www.relayforlife.org/mountainhouseca

Healthy Tomorrows-Un Mañana Saludable

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: St. Bernard’s Catholic Church grounds, 163 W. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: Families can learn about diabetes, obesity, nutrition and exercise during a bilingual event focused on smart choices and healthier lifestyles. Free testing of blood pressure and glucose and cholesterol levels will be offered. A mobile farmers market will provide fresh produce, a kids corner will offer games and activities, and other entertainment and door prizes are planned. The event is sponsored by St. Bernard’s Hispanic Ministry Group, Tracy Hospital Foundation, United Way of Tracy and the CARR Foundation.

COST: Free

INFO: Ginger Guadagni, 815-2330 or ginger@sbcglobal.net

Vintage in the Vines

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: La Bonne Vie Cellars, 29181 Lehman Road

DETAILS: More than 30 vendors will offer goods for sale at the vineyard, including vintage décor and antiques. Food and wine tasting is available for an additional cost. Tickets can be purchased at The Owl Box, 8010 W. 11th St., or by phone. Information about vendors and other updates can be found on the Facebook pages of the sponsors: The Owl Box Antiques and Scarlata Farms Heirloom Tomatoes.

COST: $4 presale, $5 at door

INFO: 830-0796 or 915-4628

TUESDAY, JUNE 25

Cake decorating demonstration

WHEN: 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: A cake decorating instructor, Rita Rubin, will demonstrate frosting techniqurs to transform a sheet cake into a themed dessert that reflects the library’s summer reading theme, “Reading is so delicious.” After the demonstration, onlookers will be invited to sample the cake. Rubin has taught classes at San Joaquin Delta College and Hobby Lobby in Stockton. The event is sponsored by Tracy Friends of the Library.

COST: Free

INFO: 937-8221 or www.ssjcpl.org

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

Sparkles the Clown at library

WHEN: 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: Miss Sparkles Delight will entertain families at the library.

COST: Free

INFO: 937-8221 or www.ssjcpl.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

Movies on the Plaza: ‘Hotel Transylvania’

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Outside City Hall, 333 Civic Center Plaza

DETAILS: Families are invited to watch “Hotel Transylvania,” a 2012 animated comedy, on an outdoor screen.

COST: Free

INFO: 831-6200 or http://calendar.ci.tracy.ca.us

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

Airport open house, independence celebration

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Municipal Airport, 5749 S. Tracy Blvd.

DETAILS: The city airport will host an open house featuring a variety of aviation displays and entertainment. Hot-air balloon demonstrations, parasail flights, sky divers and an airplane spot landing competition are among the scheduled events. A Black Ops Airsoft tournament and a remote-controlled off-road track challenge are also planned.

COST: Free admission and parking

INFO: 831-7730

TUESDAY, JULY 9

Edible herb workshop

WHEN: 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: Lorina Cajias, of Lorina’s Edible Garden in Escalon, will discuss how to plant and keep up an edible herb garden, including tips on how to use herbs in cooking. The event is sponsored by Tracy Friends of the Library.

COST: Free

INFO: 937-8221 or www.ssjcpl.org

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

Senior luau

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.

DETAILS: Older men and women in the community are invited to gather for a Hawaiian summer luau. Participants should sign up at the senior center or call for reservations.

COST: $5

INFO: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 831-4230

THURSDAY, JULY 11

Cookie decorating class

WHEN: 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: The first 40 children who sign up can decorate their own cookies at the library. A sign-up sheet can be found at the library front desk.

COST: Free

INFO: 937-8221 or www.ssjcpl.org

FRIDAY, JULY 12

Block Party: Rock ’n’ Roll

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Plaza, Sixth Street and Central Avenue

DETAILS: Live music by Livewire Band sets the mood for an evening out on the Downtown Plaza. Food is available for purchase. Families are welcome.

COST: Free

INFO: 831-6200 or www.thinkinsidethetriangle.com

TUESDAY, JULY 16

Lawyers in the Library

WHEN: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: Several licensed, practicing lawyers will volunteer their time to meet with people seeking legal advice. All services are first-come, first-served, and no sign-ups are taken in advance. There are no limitations on income or residency. Bimonthly clinics take place the third Tuesday of the month and are sponsored by the San Joaquin Bar Association.

COST: Free

INFO: 937-8221 or www.ssjcpl.org

THURSDAY, JULY 18

Shedskin Reptile Program

WHEN: 2 and 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: Shedskin Reptile Program will be at the library for two free shows, sponsored by Tracy Friends of the Library.

COST: Free

INFO: 937-8221 or www.ssjcpl.org

TUESDAY, JULY 23

Sports mobile craft

WHEN: 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: Participants can make sports-themed mobiles to take home.

COST: Free

INFO: 937-8221 or www.ssjcpl.org

THURSDAY, JULY 25

Magic show

WHEN: 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: Brian Scott will entertain families with magic and humor during a program sponsored by Tracy Friends of the Library.

COST: Free

INFO: 937-8221 or www.ssjcpl.org

ONGOING

Tracy Woman’s Club

WHEN: 10 a.m., first Friday of each month

WHERE: Tracy Elks Lodge, 6400 W. 11th St.

DETAILS: Newcomers are welcome to join Tracy Woman’s Club during its monthly meetings. Lunch costs $15, and reservations are required two days in advance.

INFO: Joan Rickman, 835-2358

Open mic night

WHEN: 7 p.m., second and fourth Friday of each month

WHERE: 729 Central Ave.

DETAILS: Tracy Performing Arts Foundation host an open mic night where participants can sing a song, read poetry, tell a joke or act a scene. A cash prize is given for best act.

COST: $5

INFO: Mary Carr, 914-1904

Prayer breakfast

WHEN: 8:30 a.m., third Saturday of each month

WHERE: Perko’s Café, 1321 W. 11th St.

DETAILS: Local residents will meet to pray together and discuss ways to share the gospel with inmates in nearby prisons, jails and juvenile halls. The meeting includes a brief devotional after breakfast.

COST: Cost of meal

INFO: The Rev. Ruben Martinez, 914-7382

Food addiction support group

WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturdays

WHERE: Tracy Community Church, 1790 Sequoia Blvd.

DETAILS: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous offers a 12-step recovery program for people dealing with food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Weekly meetings are also held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in Modesto and at 9 a.m. Wednesdays in Stockton.

INFO: Michelle P., 530-848-6792; Melissa E., 408-398-3414; or www.foodaddicts.org

Chess at Tracy library

WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays

WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

DETAILS: Chess players gather for games each week. Those who own boards and pieces are encouraged to take them to the library.

COST: Free

INFO: Richard Beale, 830-0734 or rbeale@sonic.com

Widowed Persons Association, Tracy Chapter 5

WHEN: Noon, second Saturday of each month

WHERE: Four Corners Restaurant, 7505 W. Linne Road

DETAILS: Widowed men and women of all ages gather for support and social activities.

INFO: Jean Burgess, 835-7622

Children’s story time

WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturdays

WHERE: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3150 Naglee Road

DETAILS: Families are invited to the children’s department at the bookstore for a story or two read by one of the children’s booksellers.

COST: Free

INFO: 832-9744

La Leche League breastfeeding support group

WHEN: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., fourth Monday of each month

WHERE: Mountain House Community Services District board room, 230 S. Sterling Drive, in Mountain House

DETAILS: Pregnant women and mothers can ask and answer questions about breastfeeding, get information and share mother-to-mother support. Babies and children are welcome.

INFO: Katherine Havener, 642-7001; Teri Nava, 408-391-7797 or mountainhouseLLL@gmail.com

Community band

WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays

WHERE: Kimball High School band room, 3200 Jaguar Run, off Lammers Road

DETAILS: Musicians of all ages, from middle school students to retirees, are invited to join the Tracy Community Band. Directed by Scott Lycan, the group plays a variety of concert band music and performs several times during the year. Players of all instruments are wanted.

INFO: 833-1922 or 839-7999

NAMI mental illness support groups

WHEN: 7 p.m., first and third Mondays of each month

WHERE: Healthy Connections, 35 E. 10th St., Room C

DETAILS: Individuals, families and caregivers can find support in dealing with mental illness.

INFO: Victoria Jorgensen, co-facilitator, 565-2579 or victoria1199@gmail.com; or www.namisanjoaquin.org

Al-Anon Family Group of Tracy

WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays

WHERE: Conference room at Heartland Church, 3402 Mars Court, Ste. 100

DETAILS: Friends and families affected by someone’s problem drinking are invited for support in achieving recovery and serenity. Meetings are free and confidential. Newcomers are welcome.

INFO: 888-425-2666 or www.ncwsa.org/d18

Genealogy group

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. second Sunday of each month

WHERE: Tracy Historical Museum, 1141 Adam St.

DETAILS: Tracy Area Genealogical Society members maintain a library and six computers where folks can search for relatives, work on their family trees and explore history.

INFO: 832-1106

Quilting group

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays

WHERE: Tracy Seventh-day Adventist Church, Room 3, 2025 Holly Drive

DETAILS: Hosted by Mary Andrade, quilters work together to make quilts and blankets for Tracy Interfaith Ministries, foster children, the homeless and other local charities.

INFO: 835-5342

Tracy Leadership Club Toastmasters

WHEN: 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. Tuesdays

WHERE: Tracy City Hall, Conference Room 203, 333 Civic Center Plaza

DETAILS: Tracy Leadership Club of Toastmasters International meets weekly. Anyone interested in becoming a more confident speaker or leader is welcome to attend a meeting to learn more.

INFO: Terry Donaldson, 835-8383

Delta Central Republican Women Federated

WHEN: 6 to 7:30 p.m., second Tuesday of each month

WHERE: Emeritus at Heritage Place, third-floor recreation room, 355 W. Grant Line Road

DETAILS: The goal of the club is to educate members and provide information about the voting process. Local women, their spouses and young Republicans are welcome.

INFO: Margaret Edwards, president, 832-4342

Multiple sclerosis support group

WHEN: 11:30 a.m., second Wednesday of each month

WHERE: Perko’s Café, 1321 W, 11th St.

DETAILS: People diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and their friends and relatives are welcome to join in monthly lunch meetings.

INFO: Linda Donsky, 833-6882

Scrapbooking group

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays

WHERE: Better Living Center, 2025 Holly Drive

DETAILS: Scrapbook makers gather to work on their projects.

INFO: 835-5342

Tracy Camera Club

WHEN: 7 p.m., second Wednesday of each month

WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, second floor, 715 Central Ave.

DETAILS: Anyone who is interested in photography is welcome to Tracy Camera Club’s meetings. Those who pay the annual dues of $25 can enter their prints in monthly competitions.

INFO: Mickey McGuire, 835-6758 or elmicky@coreyfro.com

Chess at Mountain House library

WHEN: 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays

WHERE: Mountain House Branch Library, 579 Wicklund Crossing

DETAILS: Chess players age 8 and older gather for games each week. Participants play against and learn from each other. Those who own chess sets are encouraged to take them to share.

Hearts ’N’ Pieces Quilt Guild

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays

WHERE: Grace Church, 1330 N. Tracy Blvd.

DETAILS: Quilters gather to work on projects, learn from each other and make quilts to donate to needy children.

INFO: Karen Chiles, 815-8064; or Kathy Glover, 914-9729

Tracy Republican Women Federated

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., fourth Thursday of each month

WHERE: Four Corners Restaurant, Chrisman and Linne roads

DETAILS: Club members mingle before lunch is served at noon ($11). Guest speakers frequently address the group. New members, including men who wish to become associated members, are invited to attend.

INFO: Alma Morley, president, 830-1022

Historical museum hours

WHERE: Tracy Historical Museum, 1141 Adam St.

DETAILS: The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays.

COST: Free

INFO: 832-7278 or www.tracymuseum.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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