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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 […]
LoveModestoView
Love Modesto Is Coming No matter who you are, there is something you (your family, friends, business, group, etc.) can do to Love Modesto! This is one of the most amazing days of the year here in Modesto where thousands in our community all get together to lend a hand and show Modesto some love. […]
WalkA MileView
By Chris Murphy Walk A Mile Team Fundraising Our high heels are on and we are training to “Walk a Mile” in her shoes. Why? We have no use for domestic abuse. This is something that we all must stand up against and prevent sexual abuse of any kind. We must support those that protect […]
Hall of Fame View
By Chris MurphyMy family celebrates Modesto through the lens of Modesto High School. Even as a Beyer ’79 grad, our family has always seen MoHi as something really special in our community, both as Modesto’s first high-school and as a big part of our family history beginning with Gertrude Kendall (Truman) in 1934). For years, […]
FilmView – 48 Hour Film
One of Modesto’s most creative events happens this month would make George Lucas proud. The Modesto 48 Hour Film Festival will showcase the talents of people that can create, script, film and produce a short film in 48 Hours. This is a fun night of presentations and is one of the more creative Modesto experiences. […]
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 […]
FoodView – It’s Breakfast Time
By Chris Murphy and the ViewCrewI love breakfast and first things first. Mad props to the old school places that were the foundation of our childhoods; Denny’s, Smitty’s, Old Mill and Ridgways. Although a chain, there is something special about a Denny’s and the diner we have at 5 points is one of the classic […]
PoetryView – Valentine Haiku Winners
by Chris Murphy Here we are in March, continuing our quest to discover the thoughts inside of people’s heads, from short form Haiku to the long form. One of the coolest blocks in town is J Street between 13th and 14th. From the Intermission, the Jewel, the State, Noah’s to labs of Lofi, there are […]
Outstanding Women’sView
Women’s View The Stanislaus County Commission for Women is an organization that supports all women in attaining their goals, advocating for more women in positions of leadership, whether in the area of philanthropy, business, non-profit, sports, science and technology, education, public office or other areas and values women of all ages, ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic […]
Performing View – It’s It Doozy!
PerformingView By Chris Murphy March is going to be a doozy! There are new events and performance popping up everywhere and we are only going to be able to scratch the surface this month. There is everything from indie plays, celebrity blockbusters, to enchanting cirque productions. The Gallo Center has events lined up for everyone. […]
Graffiti USA Car Sales: Fulfill Your Classic Car Dreams While Supporting a Great Cause
Graffiti USA Car Sales: Fulfill Your Classic Car Dreams While Supporting a Great CauseBy: Carly Russell Graffiti USA Car Sales is not your average car dealership. We specialize in classic cars, helping enthusiasts and collectors find their dream vehicle. Our unique and ever-evolving car selection features model years from the early 1920s to the 1970s. […]
Don’t Miss the Golden State Road Warriors
Don’t Miss the Golden State Road Warriors Wheelchair Basketball Team Play in Modesto!By James Costello The league champion Golden State Road Warriors Wheelchair Basketball Team, sponsored by the NBA Golden State Warriors, will visit Modesto for a KCPB Community Radio 95.5 FM fundraising event. This one-of-a-kind audience-interactive event will occur from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. […]
Results of the 40th Annual Stanislaus County Mock Trials Competition
Results of the 40th Annual Stanislaus County Mock Trials Competition The annual Stanislaus County Mock Trials event took place on January 30, February 6, 8 & 13 at the Stanislaus County Courthouse, 800 11th Street, Modesto. The championship round was held at the Stanislaus County Office of Education on February 20. Nine Stanislaus County […]
Spring Garden Tour
Modesto Garden Club Spring Garden Tour – Beautifying and Serving the Community for 100 Years On Sat. April 20, 2024 the Modesto Garden Club, Inc. will host the annual Spring Garden Tour. The theme is Beautifying and Serving the Community for 100 Years. The Modesto Garden Club hosted its first Spring Garden Tour back in […]
ZenView – Year of the Dragon
Happy New Year of the Wood Dragon By Mary Layton The year of the Wood Dragon begins February 10th, 2024 and ends on January 28th, 2025. It is the most popular zodiac animal in the Chinese Horoscope. In Chinese culture a Dragon is a mythical, supreme being that brings good luck. Couples want to have […]