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The hunt is on at this year's Stanislaus County Fair

Saturday, July 9th, 2011, 9:00am

TURLOCK - The popular mobile scavenger hunt game is back again at the 2011 Stanislaus County Fair.

Everyone is invited to play the game at this year's fair. Potential players can join in by texting “FAIR” to 728647. The winner will receive an iPad and four Disneyland Park Hopper tickets from KAT Country 103 and a Stanislaus County Fair 100 Year Pass. The 2011 Stanislaus County Fair SCVNGR game is sponsored by Mocse Credit Union and Valley Yellow Pages.

“We are thrilled to bring this popular mobile game back for a second year,” said Adrenna Alkhas, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair. “Guests with a sense of adventure can text in at anytime and the game will start on July 15.”

SCVNGR is a mobile game that can be played by anyone with a cell phone. The game enables anyone to quickly and easily play with any mobile device while having a fun, interactive experience at the fair. The game will take place all 10 days of the Stanislaus County Fair.

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Summer camp fun without the sleeping bag

Submitted by rss-admin on Thursday, June 23rd, 2:18 pm

Time For Adventure - Summer Camp Fun Without The Sleeping Bag
Oakdale Leader
There is a cure, however, for the summertime doldrums in Oakdale. Getting the kids off the couch and involved with structured fun and (gasp) educational activities, as well as some good, old-fashioned playtime is what one program offers. ...

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Safety fair to highlight kidnapping awareness - The Turlock Journal

Submitted by rss-admin on Monday, June 20th, 12:00 pm

Safety fair to highlight kidnapping awareness
The Turlock Journal
On June 25, Klaas will come to Turlock to participate in the GDI Insurance Agency's Community Safety Saturday. Capital Insurance Group, The Protector Network, KlaasKids Foundation, California Highway Patrol, Turlock Police Department, Turlock Rural ...

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Stanislaus County pre-fair horse events begin June 20

Submitted by Sharon Ito

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011, 9:00am

Stanislaus County pre-fair horse events begin June 20

TURLOCK - Trot on down to the Fairgrounds in Turlock to see some free and exciting four-legged events that precede opening day of the annual county fair.

The Stanislaus County Fair’s horse events begin Monday, June 20, and continue through Sunday, June 26 in the Fair’s FoodMaxx Arena. These pre-fair events are free.

“The pre-fair horse events are a much anticipated part of the Fair season,” said Adrenna Alkhas, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair.

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Oakdale Family Church picnic, concert set for June 12

Submitted by rss-admin on Friday, June 10th, 4:30 pm

All Church Picnic And Concert
Oakdale Leader
The Oakdale Family Church of the Nazarene will hold a fundraiser picnic and concert Sunday, June 12 to raise funds to send 12 Oakdale youths to the Nazarene Youth Conference in Louisville, Kentucky from July 5-10 for fellowship and to ...

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PHOTO CONTEST: Father's Day 2011

Submitted by Lesha Ruffin, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 10th, 2011, 12:29pm

Who's your favorite papa? Upload his photo to MomsLikeMe and tell us about him for a chance to win Papa Murphy's pizzas and a couple's massage from Massage Envy! The entry with the most votes will win.

SLIDESHOW: Father's Day 2011 photo contest candidates

Click here to submit a photo of your father and/or vote for your favorite dad today!

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Recreation Division offers art, sports, camp programs

Submitted by rss-admin on Wednesday, June 8th, 1:00 pm

Recreation Division offers art, sports, camp programs
The Turlock Journal
Unlike many neighboring cities and communities, summer recreational opportunities remain plentiful through the City of Turlock's Recreation Division. “We've been able to offer summer recreation because we've always maintained a ...

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