The Friends of the Oakdale Library are gearing up for their annual Used Book Sale and are looking for donations of books as well. You may drop off books to donate for the sale at the Oakdale Library on South First Avenue or call for book pick up at 209-845-2895. The sale itself is scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday, March 7, 8 and 9 at the Oakdale Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave.; hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by to get some great bargains and check out the amazing collection of donated books.
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Oakdale Women’s Connection will host its monthly luncheon on Thursday, March 9. The monthly event will be hosted at Papapolloni Mediterranean Bistro, 1214 W. F St., Oakdale from noon to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon and program is open to the public at a cost of $18 for buffet lunch. RSVP’s encouraged. For additional information or reservation call Barbara Leon at (209) 847-5605 by March 6.
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Saint Matthias Anglican Church will host Adam & Eve & Evolution from March 8 through April 8. This is a five-week survey of Christian perspectives on scientific findings and interpreting Genesis 1-3. Participants may choose class times of either Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. or Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Participants may register at saintmatthiasoakdale.com or call 847-2012.
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Soroptimist International of Oakdale will host its annual Motor Madness event on Saturday, March 25 at Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will include beer, wine, soft drinks and appetizers. Raffle tickets are $100 each and cover admission for two adults to the event. The raffle winner can choose from a Harley Davidson Motorcycle or $10,000 cash prize. For tickets or information call Debbie Carreira at 847-2980 or Suzette Titus at 602-6562.
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The Knights Ferry Museum in partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers presents the 27th Annual Gold Country Peddlers Faire. The event will be hosted on Sunday, April 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event host vendors offering antiques, handmade crafts and art. Proceeds from the event benefit the History Museum and Associates. For vendor information or opportunity call Gayle Higgins at 480-3602.
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The Healthy Aging and Association will host “Age With Movement,” on Friday May 5. This free event celebrates Older Americans Month. The free festivities include vendor booths, balance and fitness testing, blood pressure check and fun ways to get moving. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Booths are open from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will be hosted at East La Loma Park, 2001 Edgebrook Drive, Modesto. For additional information and details visit www.HealthyAgingAssociation.org or call (209) 523-2800.
