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Tracy’s relay starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at Tracy High School, 315 E. 11th St. The walk opens with a lap for cancer survivors, who will be dressed in purple. From there, any and all teams send their members out onto the track.
To keep things fun, certain laps have themes, such as a beach party, swing dancing and a scavenger hunt. The relay quiets down at night, as the track is lit up by numerous luminaria bags, decorated in memory or in honor of those who have batted cancer. Participants will wake up Sunday, with yoga and kickboxing sessions available.
So far, more than 90 teams have combined to donate more than $60,000 for cancer research.
There is still time to join, and money can be donated until Saturday, the first day of the relay. For a detailed schedule of events, flip back to Page 6.
For information: www.relayforlife.org/tracyca.
Datebook
TODAY, April 29
Ice cream for
cancer research
WHEN: All day
WHERE: Cold Stone Creamery, 1859 W. 11th St.
DETAILS: Mention the American Cancer Society when ordering your ice cream at Cold Stone and a portion of your payment will go to the cause.
INFO: Rebecca Mock, 835-9499
Volunteer fundraiser
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Hometown Buffet, 3200 Naglee Road
DETAILS: Tracy Volunteer Caregivers will host a fundraiser dinner that will help senior citizens and the disabled.
INFO: 835-2772
THURSDAY, April 30
Heritage night
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 163 W. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: The Italian Catholic Federation will host heritage night, featuring a pasta dinner and live accordion music.
COST: Adults, $8 to 10; children, free to $5
INFO: Letty, 835-2997; or Rita, 835-1474
Story quilters
WHEN: 4 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: Storytellers Cynthia Restivo and B.Z. Smith will tell the story of Ray Bradbury’s book, “Fahrenheit 451,” through poetry and folk tales.
COST: Free
INFO: 937-8221
Satellite Dialysis grand opening
WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Satellite Dialysis of Tracy, 2156 W. Grant Line Road
DETAILS: Aibar Huatuco, M.D., will host the grand opening reception of the Satellite Dialysis center. The event will be catered by Barone’s.
COST: Free
INFO: 649-8203
Church yard sale
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2025 Holly Drive
DETAILS: The church will host a yard-sale fundraiser with proceeds going toward the building of a church in Mozambique.
INFO: Sue Miller, 835-1238
FRIDAY, May 1
Luau fundraiser
WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bethany Elementary School, 570 S. Escuela Drive
DETAILS: Bethany will host a luau and raffle fundraiser.
COST: Presale, adults $7; children $4
Cirque Le Masque
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: The acrobatic group Cirque Le Masque will perform at the Grand. Their “Fire and Ice” show features dance, juggling and balancing acts with eye-catching costumes and light.
COST: $35 to $55
INFO: 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org
Senior fashion show
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
DETAILS: As part of Older Americans Month, the Lolly Hansen Senior Center will host a Senior Fashion Show, where members will show off the latest trends.
COST: Free
INFO: 831-4230
SATURDAY, May 2
Relay For Life
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday
WHERE: Tracy High School, 315 E. 11th St.
DETAILS: Annual walkathon that benefits the American Cancer Society.
COST: Free to join, donations accepted
INFO: www.relayforlife.org/tracyca
Cirque Le Masque
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: The acrobatic group Cirque Le Masque will perform at the Grand. Their “Fire and Ice” show features dance, juggling and balancing acts with eye-catching costumes and light.
COST: $35 to $55
INFO: 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org
Farmers market
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: 10th Street, between Central Avenue and B Street
DETAILS: Local sellers will have peaches, orchids, onions, tomatoes and more available at the Tracy Farmers Market.
COST: Free admission
INFO: 800-949-3276
Leukemia fundraiser
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Astoria Gardens, 1960 W. Lowell Ave.
DETAILS: The Leukemia Lymphoma Society will have an enchilada dinner fundraiser. Tickets include enchiladas, beans, rice, salad, a drink and dessert.
COST: $15
INFO: Esther Puente, 832-8615
SUNDAY, May 3
Chili cook-off
WHEN: 9 a.m. through late afternoon
WHERE: Scout Hall Community Center, 3090 Ranch Lane, Bethel Island
DETAILS: Bethel Island will host its 11th annual chili cook-off with tastings starting at noon. There will be karaoke contests, vendor booths, “hoot ’n’ holler” contests and refreshments.
COST: $5 if you want to be a chili taster, otherwise free
INFO: 925-684-3220 or www.bethelisland-chamber.com
Cirque Le Masque
WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: The acrobatic group Cirque Le Masque will perform at the Grand. Their “Fire and Ice” show features dance, juggling and balancing acts with eye-catching costumes and light.
COST: $35 to $55
INFO: 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org
TUESDAY, May 5
Sun safety presentation
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
DETAILS: As part of Older Americans Month, the Lolly Hansen Senior Center will host a presentation about being safe while outdoors.
COST: Free
INFO: 831-4230
WEDNESDAY, May 6
Mamafest
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: Tracy Outlet Mall, 1005 E. Pescadero Ave.
DETAILS: Roll on down to Stroller Strides, where there will be fitness programs for moms and their babies and toddlers. There will be a stroller fitness class as well as door prizes, goody bags and pampering for moms.
COST: Free
INFO: Amy, amyf@strollerstrides.net
Enhancing Access for Older Americans Forum
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
DETAILS: As part of Older Americans Month, the Lolly Hansen Senior Center will host the third annual Enhancing Access for Older American Forum. The forum is designed to bring seniors together with elected officials for an open discussion about issues that affect older Americans in Tracy.
COST: Free
INFO: 831-4230
THURSDAY, May 7
Thursday night
resume write
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: Get tips from pros on how to make your resumé stand out. A technical writer will also be on hand to edit resumés. The clinic will happen every Thursday in May.
COST: Free
INFO: 937-8221
FRIDAY, May 8
Classical music in Tracy
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: The Grand will host classical musicians, pianist Wolfgang Fetsch and violinist Anita Fetsch Felix, in “Duo Concertante.”
COST: $20 for adults, $10 for students
INFO: 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org
Mother’s Day festival
WHEN: 3:30 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Bohn Elementary School, 850 E. Mt. Diablo Ave.
DETAILS: A local English Language Learners Advisory Committee will host a Mother’s Day festival with Mexican food, raffles, games and entertainment from the Choir of Tracy.
COST: Free
INFO: Martha Arribeno, 612-1378
SUNDAY, May 10
Happy Mother’s Day!
TUESDAY, May 12
Country Spring Dance
WHEN: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
DETAILS: As part of Older Americans Month, the Lolly Hansen Senior Center will host a country spring dance.
COST: Free
INFO: 831-4230
FRIDAY, May 15
Barbecue Lunch
WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
DETAILS: As part of Older Americans Month, the Lolly Hansen Senior Center will host a barbecue.
COST: Free
INFO: 831-4230
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