Tracy Volunteer Caregivers seeks people to help disabled and elderly residents with transportation, errands, yard work, light housekeeping, cooking and friendly visits.
The group needs people to donate an hour or more a week.
For information: Kristen Sterni 835-2772.
Swine flu vaccine clinic planned
A H1N1 vaccine clinic will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at CVS Pharmacy, 3320 N. Tracy Blvd.
A $15 administration fee is required for those who are not covered by Medicare.
For information: 836-2316.
Crab feed dinner tonight
The West High girls softball team, with help from Get Real Behind the Wheel, will have its 10th annual crab feed dinner and dance at 6:30 p.m. today at Portuguese Hall, 430 W. Ninth St.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and there will also be a 50-50 raffle and live and silent auctions.
The Penetrators Groove Band will perform from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Tickets are $40 per person.
For information: Bob Corsaro, 914-7743; Steve Anastasio, sanastasio@tusd.net; or Ken Ucci, 601-6523.
Senior networking group to meet
Seniors-On-The-Move, part of the Tracy Senior Connection Networking Group, will have its regular meeting for those 50 and older from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday — the third of the month — at Lolly Hanson Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
For information: 833-6709.
American Indian expert to speak
Linda Dower, an expert on the local Yokuts tribe, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting sponsored by the Tracy Historical Museum.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
For information: 832-7278.
Food available for needy Low-income residents of San Joaquin County can receive free food through the Human Service Agency at 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Larch-Clover Community Center.
Proof of address and ZIP code, identification and a paper bag to carry groceries are required.
For information or for other locations: 468-3679.
Grief seminar at library
The Hospice of San Joaquin will present “Understanding the Grief” with Carey Vanderkar, who will discuss the steps of grief and suggest coping techniques.
The event is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 at the Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
For information: 866-805-7322, 937-8221 or
www.stockton.lib.ca.us.
Business showcase on tap
The Tracy Express Network and the American Business Women’s Association will sponsor a business showcase to help attendees understand how to handle themselves in the workplace.
Cost is $10 for guests and free for group members. Those who wish to attend should call to register.
The event will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at Platinum, 902 Central Ave.
For information: 814-4899.
ICF to serve roast chicken
All parishioners are invited to attend an Italian roast chicken dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church’s Father Fleming Hall, 163 W. Eaton Ave.
Cost is $8 for Italian Catholic Federation members, $10 for adult nonmembers, $5 for teens 13 to 18 years old, $3 for children 5 to 7 years old, and free for children younger than 5.
For information: 835-2997 or 835-1474.
Tracy High FFA hosts crab feed
The Tracy High School FFA will host a crab feed fundraiser at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Tracy Community Center, 950 E. St.
Cost is $37.
For information: Fran Brown, 830-3360, ext. 2051.
Second ‘Golffless’ Tournament
The Soroptimists International of Tracy will host a golf tournament at 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Manteca Golf Course and Chez Shari’s Restaurant, 305 N. Union Road, in Manteca.
Cost is $25.
For information: Joan Costa, 640-4838.
Winter Gala
The Tracy Chamber of Commerce is looking for sponsors for its 2010 Winter Gala, scheduled for Feb. 5 at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
The gala is a formal event at which the chamber recognizes people in the community for their accomplishments.
Sponsorships range from $250 to $600.
For information: 835-2131.
Free children’s choir concert
The internationally acclaimed African children’s choir will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1635 Chester Drive, in Tracy.
For information: www.africanchildrenschoir.com; 877-532-8651; or 835-7438.
Health Plan of San Joaquin scholarships The Health Plan of San Joaquin will provide 10 high school seniors with a $2,500 scholarship with those who are looking to expand their knowledge in the healthcare industry.
Applications can be submitted through Feb. 26 online at scholarshipexperts.com.
For information: Shani Adams, 461-2284, or sadams@hspj@hpsj.com.
Heroes wanted
The San Joaquin County chapter of the American Red Cross is searching for nominations to honor ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.
Winners will be chosen from among those nominated and honored at the Red Cross’ annual Heroes Breakfast on April 14.
The group will also host an essay contest this year for kindergartners through 12th-graders.
For information: Liza Cruz, 644-2828 or lizah@sjcredcross.org.
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