July Modesto View
By –Paula Treick DeBoard
It’s Find Waldo month!
Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? You can visit 25 local businesses to find where Waldo is hiding – and when you do, you’ll get a stamp in your passport and be on your way to winning a prize!
Here’s how it works:
1. Stop by Bookish on or after July 1 to pick up your “passport”! We have two “hidden” items in our store – a miniature Waldo and a magnifying glass. Find them to get your first passport stamp! You can also check out our selection of Waldo books!
2. Visit as many of the 24 businesses listed below (you can find a complete list with links to more information on bookishmodesto.com/-bookishkidsummer) between July 1 and July 30 to collect stamps! After 10 stamps, come back to Bookish for a free sticker and in-store coupon!
3. Return your passport by July 30 to Bookish. If you’ve visited more than 20 participating businesses, you’ll be entered into a grand prize drawing at our final party on July 31!
4. Come to the Find Waldo party at Bookish on July 31 – we’ll be updating information on our website and social media accounts. Each participating business is contributing a gift to our grand prize drawing—tickets, gift cards, merchandise, and more!
Find Waldo in Modesto! Visit these businesses:
Bakeshop<www.instagram.com/bakeshopmodesto/>, 940 11th St.
Bark Dogpark + Taproom<www.barkdogparks.com/>, 1700 McHenry Ave, Ste 61
Board & Brush Studio,<boardandbrush.com/> 3020 Floyd Avenue Ste 309
Bookish<bookishmodesto.com/>, 811 W. Roseburg Ave.
Camp Jack Hazard,<www.campjackhazard.org/> 1414 L Street
Chicken Barn,<www.chicken-barn.com/> 1700 McHenry Ave.
The Dance Bag<www.dancebagmodesto.com/>, 1700 McHenry Ave. Ste 90
Dragonfly Art for Life,<thedragonflyartforlife.com/> 1210 J St.
Fast Eddie’s MOAB<fasteddiesmoab.com/>, 1228 Tully Rd
Great Valley Museum & Planetarium<www.mjc.edu/gvm/>, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Ice Cream Company & Grill,<www.icecreamcompany.org/> 401 E Orangeburg Ave.
Laughing Crow Collectibles,<www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555139163713&mibextid=PlNXYD> 819 W. Roseburg Ave.
McHenry Bowl<www.mchenrybowl.com/>, 3700 McHenry Ave.
Meeple Valley Board Game Cafe,<www.facebook.com/meeplevalley/> 115 Mark Randy Place Suite A
Mocha Magic Cafe & Bakeshop<www.mochamagiccafe.com/>, 920 16th St.
Modesto Children’s Museum<www.modestochildrensmuseum.org/>, 928 11th St.
Modesto Express Library<www.stanislauslibrary.org/about_hours.shtm>, 1002 10th St.
Paper Habit<paperhabit.com/>, 1700 McHenry Ave Ste 54
Penny University,<www.pennyucoffee.com/> 1202 J St.
Queen Bean Coffee & Social House<www.instagram.com/queenbean_coffeehouse/>, 1126 14th St.
Starry Bleu<www.instagram.com/shopstarrybleu/>, 1026 11th St.
State Theatre Modesto<thestate.org/>, 1307 J St.
Suite 52 Living,<www.suite52living.com/> 1700 McHenry Ave Ste 52
Westurf Nursery<www.westurfnurserymodesto.com/>, 1612 Claus Rd.
Yogurt Mill,<yogurtmill.com/> 801 W. Roseburg Ave.
There’s lots to do in the Bookish world this summer!
>> Join a reading challenge! There’s plenty of time to unwind with some summer reading. Stop by Bookish for a reading challenge form, available for babies to adults. Rewards include free froyo from Yogurt Mill, books, coffee and more! Don’t forget our local libraries.
>>Sign up for Read With Me, a parent-child book club for middle school readers. More information is available on the Bookish website.
>>Look for information about our Audiobook walking club! We’ll walk for about an hour on the Virginia Trail and meet back at Bookish for coffee and conversation.
>>Come to Second Tuesday Poetry on July 8 to be inspired and share your work at the open mic and check out our Two Hours from Anywhere story slam (Theme: “Bad Trips”) on July 10 to tell the story of your worst trip or just be entertained by the adventures of others.
>>WRITERS! We are starting a Tuesday night Bookish Write Club, a space for fiction writers to advance their skills with craft prompts, do some writing and share/get feedback. Space is limited; check out our website for tickets!
