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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Who is Your MAMA?
Who is Your MAMA?By Middgh Goodwin Maybe the better question is how can my band or event, get nominated for the Modesto Area Music Awards? This question often arises just after the voting goes live. One of the easiest ways to get noticed is to email your gigs to events@modestoview.com. This not only shows how […]
Max Ska n P
GoModesto: Max Ska n P This is SKA and Viva Ska Radio present Maximum Ska n’ P at Persuasion Brewing, 500 7th Street, Modesto on October 7th. Headlining the event will be The Littlest Man Band featuring Scott Klopenstien and Tavis Werts(Reel Big Fish), Vincent Walker(Suburban Legends), and members of the Scholars. Also on the […]
Big Band Jazz Returns to the State
BIG BAND JAZZ RETURNS TO THE STATE THEATER OCTOBER 14 The sounds of Big Band Jazz return to The State Theater in Modesto on Saturday, October 14 with the 21-piece Columbia Big Band. Many of the best jazz musicians in the Valley will perform along with special guest artists. The performance will future the music […]
Greek Food Festival
Go Modesto: Greek Food Festival The Greek Food Festival, which has been a beloved tradition for over 55 years, will be making its return on September 16th, 12-8 pm, and 17th, 11 am-7 pm 2023 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Modesto. This highly anticipated event is a celebration of Greek culture, featuring live music and entertainment, as well as a bustling marketplace where you can […]
Go Turlock Assyrian Festival
The 9th Annual Assyrian Festival is coming up, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Once again, it will be hosted by the Central Valley Parishes of the Assyrian Church of the East in Turlock, California, and will take place at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. The festival is set to […]
Ease Into Fall
Ease Into FallBy Monica Barber As Autumn approaches let yourself ease out of summertime and into the fall season. Ms. M typically enjoys September because it has some of the fall’s warmest and sunniest days of the season which allow for a lot of fun. So head into the season with […]
Carnegie Arts Center Turlock Kid’s Classes
Carnegie Arts Center Kid’s ClassesBy Brandilyn Mitchell My little and I recently attended the Toddler “Let’s Explore Art!” class offered at the Carnegie Arts Center. It was a four-week long class geared towards littles ages 4-6. It was really fun getting to explore art using play. In this sensory based class taught by Mrs. Alyssa […]
Friends in Fitness
Friends in FitnessBy Efren Martinez As many of you may know, I’ve always had a fully equipped “nightclub-style” home gym. What else would you expect from your DJ in Fitness? So when COVID hit, it worked out okay since my gym, Planet Fitness, had to close its doors like so many other businesses. Still, I […]
Beating the Heat
Beating the HeatBy Eric Benson I turned 66 in August, another trip around the sun and all is well. The body is still functioning with no spare parts, my health is good, my work is good, and my mental health well still a high-functioning sociopath but hey I’m a musician. Trying to work less play […]
All About That Bass, ‘Bout That Bass
All About That Bass, ‘Bout That Bassby Aaron Rowan My friend Chris, a.k.a., Prairie Flower, is the proud owner of the most beautiful instrument I’ve ever laid eyes on. It’s an upright bass painted with a desert evening scene, complete with a cactus and a longhorn skull. Prairie Flower is one-third of a Modesto area […]
Automobiles and the Arts
Automobiles and the Arts By Carly Russell Automobile License Plate Collectors Meet Are you fascinated by the history and design of license plates? Do you have a passion for collecting unique and rare plates from around the world? Look no further than the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA)! The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum […]
BrewView: Track 424 Keeping It Simple
Track 424: Keeping it SimpleBy Brandilyn Mitchell I wasn’t expecting to be blown away when I parked my car in the Sciabica’s parking lot, mentally preparing myself for a BrewView interview. In fact, I wasn’t even sure I was in the right place. When I walked into the gift shop and saw dozens of flavors […]
I’m a Daydream Believer: An Interview with Micky Dolenz
I’m a Daydream Believer: An Interview with Micky Dolenzby Middagh Goodwin On September 14th, nearly 57 years after the Monkees first appeared on TV(September 12, 1966), Micky Dolenz will celebrate the Monkees at the Gallo Center for the Arts by playing hits such as “I’m a Believer,” “Last Train to Clarksville,” “Daydream Believer,” and more, […]
Fall Into Art
Fall Into Art By Jim Christiansen September is the month of Labor Day weekend, Oktoberfest season, Fall Festivals, and Fall Art Classes. The Third Thursday Art Walk is on September 14, and as Modesto View often focuses on music and community events, it’s worth noting that the art venues are multi-taskers. The Modesto Conservator, located […]
Modesto Sound Awarded $255,000
Modesto Sound Awarded $255,000 by KDA Creative Corps Modesto, Calif. (June 20, 2023) – The KDA Creative Corps (KDACC) announced that Modesto Sound received $255,000 in funding to execute the California Audio Roots Project from June 2023 to May 2024. The California Audio Roots Project is designed to involve members of the community in recording […]
