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Garden blooms once again

Garden blooms once again

Garden blooms once again
The Turlock Journal
Thank you again for the kind article in the Turlock Journal describing the recent theft of our garden project at Julien. As my teaching partner told me, " My grandmother told me years ago: There's nothing so bad that some good can't come of it. ...

Stanislaus County Fair looking for stage acts

Turlock, CA (May 18, 2011) – The Stanislaus County Fair is looking for local talent to fill its 2011 Community Stage lineup.      

The Stanislaus County Fair is seeking local entertainment to perform on the Health Plan of San Joaquin Centennial Stage during this year’s Fair, July 15 – 24, 2011. This is the former community stage which will now be located next to the Fair’s historical arch gate.

The Fair is considering gymnastics groups, martial arts demonstrations, dance and musical performances from local clubs and groups. Interested parties can contact Carole Swan at cswan@stancofair.com or by phone at (209) 668-1333 ext.

'1,000 Pound Challenge' planned for Turlock Animal Shelter May 7

'1,000 Pound Challenge' planned for Turlock Animal Shelter May 7

TURLOCK - Are you pet lover? Here's a way you can help those little furry companions who need homes and owners to love them. On Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Brooklyn's Bridge for Animals will host a "1,000 Pound Challenge," at Pet Extreme, 2480 Countryside Drive.

Whether it's dog or cat food, toys or treats, bring what you can to help reach the 1,000 pound goal! All donated items will be given to the Turlock Animal Shelter to help the pets in need.

For more information, call Pet Extreme at (209) 656-7085.

Shop for Charity comes to Oakdale April 29 & 30

Shop for Charity comes to Oakdale April 29 & 30

OAKDALE - On Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, a unique event is coming to Oakdale. An opportunity to shop for quality brand name clothes at a huge discount, mingle with friends and to help out several local charities while doing so. All money raised for this event will stay in the community and will go to local non-profits.

This two day event will take place at 1484 East F Street. It's one you will not want to miss and will include: up to 5,000 designer clothes, shoes and accessories (for both women and men), as well as a special preview and purchase night, for those that want to be first to the racks.

San Francisco group "A Miner Miracle" will for the first time take this event outside of their own showroom and bring it to Oakdale.

Volunteers Offer Helping Hands

Volunteers Offer Helping Hands
Oakdale Leader
... their time and effort, making their part of the world a better place. Read the April 20 issue of The Oakdale Leader to see the first in what will become a regular feature series and get inspired about volunteers who are making difference in Oakdale.

Community partnership to bring back July 4th event

Community partnership to bring back July 4th event

Community partnership to bring back July 4th event
The Turlock Journal
The comets, fountains and chrysanthemums will be bursting and blooming in the sky over Turlock come this Fourth of July as the Turlock City Council approved a motion to bring back the popular fireworks show. The City Council approved ...

Relay for Life set for April 16-17

Relay for Life set for April 16-17

OAKDALE - The Oakdale Relay for Life kicks off Saturday, April 16 and continues through Sunday, April 17 at Oakdale High School, 739 West G Street. The fun-filled overnight event is designed to celebrate cancer survivors and raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society.

During the event, teams of people will gather at the school to take turns walking or running or laps. Each team will try to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.

Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, those who face cancer will be support, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

For more information contact Lisa Bruce at oakdalerelay@yahoo.com.