Author Archive: Sofia Johnson
AllAgesView – A New Chapter
AllAgesView By Sofia Johnson In 2006, Madison Murphy, a junior at Modesto High School at the time, and her father, Chris Murphy, founder of Modesto View, had an idea to add an All-Ages column to the magazine. After graduating high school and passing the column to her younger sister, Abbey Murphy, Madison attended the University […]
AllAgesView – August
AllAgesView By Sofia Johnson Happy August and Graffiti Summer Modesto! For all of my fellow Downey High students and graduates, we have an especially close connection to this celebration, as film director George Lucas is an alumni. His 1962 film titled “American Graffiti” was inspired by his own experiences in Modesto. This PG rated movie […]
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AllAgesView By Sofia Johnson As the days get colder and shorter and I scramble to submit my college applications, I have taken a step back and reminded myself that the warmth of my home and the food on my table is not the same reality for many. Luckily, we can help aid the need of […]
AllAgesView – Donations for Fall
All Ages View By Sofia Johnson Happy November Modesto! This month I would like to take the time to tell you about Interfaith Ministries (IMF), a service organization fighting for the health of our citizens. Whether it is providing healthy food options through Feed Modesto Programs or giving access to emotional support through Humanitarian Services, […]
AllAgesView – Happy October Modesto
AllAgesView By Sofia Johnson Happy October Modesto! Now that I am almost two months into my (virtual) school year, I thought that this might be a good time to share my experience with you. This includes what I have found difficult or helpful during this change. If you had told freshman Sofia Johnson that this […]
AllAgesView – Happy August
AllAgesView – Happy August Modesto! By Sofia Johnson This year has been a whirlwind so far and it’s crazy to think that we only have five months left! As we reach almost four months since the shelter-in-place order, you might find yourself running out of activities to keep you occupied. So, I wanted to share […]
AllAges View – Plan Your Escapes
AllAgesView By Sofia Johnson If you’re anything like me, you often find yourself overbooking your life. Whether this is school, sports, work, or volunteering, this lifestyle can burn you out quickly. So when do you find time for you? Most of the time I tell myself, “If only I had a few more hours in […]
AllAgesView – Happy June Modesto
AllAgesView By Sofia Johnson Happy June Modesto! As we all know, there is nothing that screams Modesto more than cars and American Graffiti. I had the opportunity to take it back to the 1950s and enjoy the drive-in movie of E.T. put on by the State Theater. If this sounds like something you are interested […]
AllAgesView – April Showers Bring May Flowers
AllAgesView By Sofia Johnson April Showers bring May Flowers As a sixteen year old, I, just like the rest of you I am sure, am struggling to entertain myself during this time. The urge to go out and enjoy our city is almost unbearable. The good news is: you can. Biking or walking on Dry […]
AllAgesView – Earth Day
AllAgesView By Sofia Johnson Happy April Modesto! In spirit of Earth Day being this month, I wanted to recognize how much the earth is flourishing in the midst of all the chaos. The nitrogen dioxide emissions from China have dropped significantly since factories have been forced to close, resulting in big cities such as Shanghai […]
AllAgesView -Girl Scouts
AllAgesView By Sofia Johnson Happy March Modesto! This month I wanted to talk about some of the organizations that you don’t have to necessarily be in, to be apart of. The first being Girl Scouts. I was inspired to write about this because the Girl Scout logo, which is green, reminds me of March and […]
AllAgesView – A New Decade
AllAgesView By Sofia Johnson It’s a new decade Modesto and we are carrying over all the excitement Modesto offered and continues to offer as we enter the 20s! Of course we all make our resolutions at this time so I would like to share mine with you. My goal for the year 2020 is minimalism. […]
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AllAgesView By Sofia Johnson As the year comes to a close, we get to experience some of the best Modesto has to offer, starting with our beautiful State theater. All month there will be holiday movies and events for the community to enjoy. On December 21st there will be an all day celebration from 8am-10pm […]
AllAgesView – Friendsgiving
AllAgesView By Sofia Johnson Time has really flown this year thanks to all the fun Modesto has to offer. Some of my very favorite activities will be happening this month! One of these being MJC’s Turkey Trot which is a 5k run or walk held Thanksgiving morning. Bring your friends, your pets, we even have […]
All Ages View – McHenry Museum
AllAgesViewBy Sofia JohnsonI recently had the pleasure of visiting our beautiful McHenry Museum. In the heart of downtown Modesto, stands one of the most historical structures of our city. I had the opportunity to sit down and learn about
