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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KidsView Beat the Heat and Make Your Kids Tired at Play Modesto
Beat the Heat and Make Your Kids Tired at Play ModestoBy Brandilyn Mitchell How has this gem escaped our radar since it opened in 2018? We were looking for a place to host our kiddo’s birthday and stumbled across this magical portal to a kid’s paradise and we keep coming back. It is the best place […]
Somebody Scream!
Somebody Scream!By Middagh Goodwin Modesto’s premier summer festival, ModStock, is returning, bigger and better than ever. On August 11th, 90 bands will perform on four stages at Graceada Park. This event showcases the talent from the VMI School of Musicand features many newly formed bands that are the future of our music scene. A mix of […]
Modesto Bee 1884-2024
HistoryView: Modesto Bee: 1884-2024 By Harrison Power With the news about the Modesto Bee’s upcoming transition away from daily printed papers to mail-based delivery just three days a week, this marks the most recent of numerous changes for the Modesto Bee over its lengthy history serving Modesto area residents. From early mergers, name updates, to […]
Bluesy Kind of Summer
Bluesy Kind of SummerBy Eric Benson Ritual brings us comfort and meaningful patterns that fulfill our lives. One for me is a family camping trip I have attended each summer since I was 12 years old. New and old friends unite, reminisce, and look toward the future. The day, wake up for Pete’s coffee, go […]
Unplugged View: Fate SOI Étoiles
Unplugged View: Fate SOI Étoilesby Aaron Rowan I recently spent some weeks with a pub trivia team of Stanford students. Our fearless leader was a young woman who didn’t know who Jimi Hendrix was upon hearing his name in question. She’d never heard of Hank Williams. God help us all, am I right? Fortunately, not […]
Fireworks on the Tapestry of the Sky
Fireworks on the Tapestry of the SkyBy Jim Christiansen It is the fireworks month of July, starting with a bang of a holiday week with the return of the DoMo First Friday Market on July 5, extending the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Local artists, crafters, vendors, and music fill 10th Street. Tenth Street will […]
Wood & Wires: Songs, Freshly Sliced
Wood & Wires: Songs, Freshly SlicedBy Mattea Overstreet Summertime has already shot me out of the toaster as I write to you with spring skin peeling off my forearms, bug bites tingling at my ankles, and that gooey green gel slathered atop my crispy shoulders. I may have removed half of my summer activities checklist […]
Cardio Is Key
Cardio Is Key By Efren Martinez Remember the cardio! On any given day at the gym, I notice that the bodybuilding areas are busier than the cardio sections. I get it; cardio fitness takes much more effort than lifting weights. When lifting weights, at best, your heart rate never gets higher than 110 BPM, and […]
WorldView – Renew Your Passport
By Chris Murphy In order to better understand where you live, it is important to also understand the world around you and see a different perspective. Learn about other cultures, listen to the languages and understand each other. Now, the US Government is making it easier to renew your passport on-line. Don’t miss out and […]
GraffitiUSA View – Graffiti Summer is Amazing
GraffitiView By Chris Murphy Graffiti Summer 2024 is amazing. It was a celebration of our Legends of the Cruise on the Walk of Fame. So great to see all of the friends and family of the people that inspired American Graffiti. American Graffiti Festival was a huge success and the Graffiti USA team supported all […]
Public Transit “Free Fares July” Returns to Stanislaus and Merced Counties
Modesto, CA — The Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA), the City of Turlock (Turlock Transit) and The Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County (The Bus), announced today that all rides on fixed-route, commuter, and ADA Paratransit buses will be free for passengers during July as part of a joint free-ride promotion. This includes local […]
Summer Fun at the StanCoFair
Summer Fun at the StanCoFair By Middagh Goodwin The Stanislaus County Fair is nearly here and will run from the 5th until the 14th of July. The Fair is fun for the whole family with something for just about everybody, filled with an array of thrilling rides for both children and adults. Animal lovers will be delighted with the […]
Free & Cheap Fun Events to do With Your Kids This Summer 2024
Free Ballet Class Turlock and ModestoPut on by Amber Hunt of The Little Luminaries! Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen. Parents must attend with your child. Class is structured for ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome. (If you would rather beat the heat, check out this class in an air conditioned building instead-at the Carnegie […]
The Dog Days of Fitness
The Dog Days Of FitnessBy Efren Martinez Summertime in The Valley means 100+ degree days of heat with very little relief at night. But it’s OK! It’s the Valley, and most of us have learned how to deal with it. Regarding outdoor fitness, I admit I haven’t acclimated myself to the extreme heat this summer. […]
Juneteenth
GoModesto: Juneteenth CelebrationThe King-Kennedy Memorial Center Board of Directors presents Juneteenth at Graceada Park on June 15th, 11 am-5 pm. This year, the featured entertainment is Nathan Owens & the 3 Queens of Motown, a National Touring Act that combines Motown music with a full tribute to Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, and Tina Turner. Also […]
