Community
Modesto is our town. There are tons of things that make it great. There are a bunch of things that we can do to make it better. We can volunteer, help others, give ideas, talk a lot, gather together, get a new job and a variety of things. We try to make it easier to find some community resources to make life better and more fun.
When a friend comes up to you and complains, “I would really like to volunteer, but I don’t know where to go”, you have a snappy answer. Here are some organizations that really need help. Whether you have time, money, ideas or all of the above, please contact these organizations and help our community. Every project, no matter how small will have a positive impact. There are so many things in Modesto that make our community great. This page has a variety of resources to help make you aware of things that we all can do in our city. Here are some main issues that you need to know.
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The Latinx Comic Arts Festival Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary
The Latinx Comic Arts Festival Celebrates Its 5th AnniversaryBy Dr. Theresa Rojas and Barbra DillonCelebrating its 5th anniversary, The Latinx Comic Arts Festival (LCAF) is returning to Modesto Junior College’s West Campus on March 22 and 23, 2024, for a free, family-friendly, 2-day comics convention! LCAF is the Central Valley’s celebration of Latino comic art creators and friends. We […]
Bark Indoor Dog Park: Bring the Outdoors Indoors with Fresh Local Brews
Bark Indoor Dog Park: Bring the Outdoors Indoors with Fresh Local BrewsBy Brandilyn MitchellIf you frequent the McHenry Village (like I do), you have been watching the building of this exciting little space for a long time wondering, “What exactly is this place? Is that a pint glass in the logo? When will it open?” […]
The Flowers Art Show
Go Modesto: The Flowers Art ShowArt and Music have always gone hand in hand, and on Friday, March 15th, at 6 pm, The Fowers invited their friends to join them for a night of artistic magic. The Flowers will be joined by Salacious Wizard Cult and Druid Oz & the Fuzz Monks, along with over 20 visual artists […]
Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation Presents the 8th Annual Egg Hunt at Modesto Reservoir
Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation Presents the 8th Annual Egg Hunt at Modesto Reservoir Modesto, CA – Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation and the Board of Supervisors present the 8th Annual Egg Hunt taking place at Modesto Reservoir on March 23, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Egg Hunt will feature four huge […]
March Into the Arts
March Into the ArtsBy Jim Christiansen March is here already, and we have survived Godzilla vs Modesto in February at the State Theatre, and hoping for a repeat. February 18, Hocus Manriquez and crew, Leon Henry, Zsanise, and Zspirit unveiled Mural 3 for Stanislaus Arts Council Heartland Grant at Hocus Ink in Ceres. The previous […]
Ska Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day or Ska Patrick’s Day and This is SKA with Middagh Goodwin’s 4th Anniversary at Five Eye Brewing 1920 Foundry Ct # B1, Ceres, on March 17th, 6-10 pm. Enjoy a night of Rocksteady and Ska with performances by The Bracers(Modesto), Belmont Sound System(Fresno), and Sacto Storytellers(members of Filibuster Sacramento). Seleter Dave […]
Long Distance Running Tips
Long Distance Running Tips. By Efren Matinez I’ve been racing for over 20 years. If I knew then what I know now, I would have changed my running skills altogether. No one ever told me that running long distances for many years can have negative effects on your body as you age. Don’t get me […]
Modesto Nuts General Manager Veronica Hernandez
Modesto Nuts General Manager Veronica Hernandez By: Carly Russell Meet Veronica Hernandez, the trail-blazing General Manager of the Modesto Nuts, who made history as the first Latina to ever hold this prestigious position in Minor League Baseball and the first woman to manage the Nuts. It’s a long journey from her small hometown in Connecticut, […]
The Opera and the Octopus
The Opera and the Octopusby Aaron Rowan The octopus is my spirit animal. They are clever, curious, enigmatic, and occasionally mischievous creatures. I enjoy reading about them, and high on my experience wishlist is getting to pet one at an aquarium; perhaps I’ll even dive with some one day. I’ve built quite a collection of […]
Some Blues You Can Use
Some Blues You Can UseBy Eric Benson There was a wonderful musical tribute to the late John Shaw musician who died recently. The event was at the Twin River Saloon with hundreds of well-wishers and musicians coming out. We hope that his family continues to be supported now and, in the future, RIP John Shaw […]
How to Guide to Entertainment Permits
How to Guide to Entertainment Permits By Middagh Goodwin It is unlawful for any person to own, conduct, operate, maintain, or participate therein any place of entertainment in the City of Modesto without first having obtained an Entertainment Permit. Failure to obtain an Entertainment Permit can result in penalties under Municipal Code 4-1.420. It is necessary to complete a […]
ZenView – For the Children
Mary Layton Tai Chi for Children in Modesto Good news : On January 29th two elementary schools in Modesto brought Tai Chi to their after-school program. It’s been going very well, after only a couple of weeks the kids are having fun and are acting more relaxed. They pay attention and it appears that they […]
IrishView
By Chris MurphyIs this one of the best months or what? Well, Erin go Brach, as a Murphy, McNulty or if you are Irish, March is one of the most special times of the year. Heck, it is one of the best months no matter what you are. This year, St. Patrick’s Day is on […]
LibraryView
By Chris Murphy For Friends of the Modesto Library, two events will make 2024 a year like no other. The first is the 50th anniversary celebration at the March 6 annual membership meeting. The other event is a major fund-raising campaign to coincide with the anticipated temporary closure of the library later this year. The […]