Free prostate screening
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Surgical Services Entrance, corner of Bessie Avenue and Beverly Place
DETAILS: No appointment is needed for this walk-in screening, performed by urologist Dr. Salman Razi.
COST: Free
INFO: 832-6511 or www.suttertracy.org
Diabetes fair
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Civic Center, 333 Civic Center Drive
DETAILS: The first diabetes fair at the civic center, hosted by Nutrition Studio and Diabetes Care Center Inc., will help people learn about diabetes, as well as eat and hang out.
COST: Free
INFO: 832-3432
St. Bernard’s golf tournament
WHEN: Noon check-in and lunch, 1 p.m. shotgun start; 6 p.m. dinner
WHERE: Tracy Golf & Country Club, 35200 S. Chrisman Road
DETAILS: St. Bernard’s Catholic School’s 19th annual golf fundraiser will feature lunch, 18 holes of golf, a putting contest, a silent auction, prizes and a dinner reception. Registration for the tournament has closed.
INFO: Randy Cabral, 456-3332; Karl Kronenberg, 836-0508; or Jim Petersen, 207-8024
Wellness bingo
WHEN: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Serenity Massage Studio, 1912 W. Grant Line Road
DETAILS: Participants can win prizes to include massages, yoga and dance classes, reiki sessions and gift baskets. Children’s and teens’ activities are planned. Reservations are required.
COST: Free admission; bingo cards $3 and up
INFO: 221-6416 or www.tracyserenitymassage.com
Home winemaking workshop
WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Delicato Vineyards tasting room, Highway 99 and French Camp Road, in Manteca
DETAILS: Those looking to hone their winemaking skills can drop by for a free workshop. Reservations are suggested.
INFO: Jane Schwartz, 824-3401 or jane.schwartz@delicato.com
Women’s outreach social
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Share the Scoop returns to Tracy, with more than a dozen churches partnering for the women’s outreach event. Registration begins at noon, the event begins at 1 p.m., and the ice cream social starts at 4.
INFO: www.sharethescoop.org
“Hula Ikaika Ohana ’O Ka’awai ~ E Honu Iti E” annual luau
WHEN: 5 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Ballroom, 400 W. Ninth St.
DETAILS: Luau, no-host cocktails, Hawaiian dinner, Polynesian show and recital featuring dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and New Zealand
COST: $35
INFO: Renee, 321-5723
Country Swingers’ barbecue, roundup dance
WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m.
WHERE: San Joaquin River Club, 30000 Kasson Road
DETAILS: The club will provide hotdogs and hamburgers for a barbecue from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a dance from 7:30 to 11. Music will be provided by disc jockey Gary Clayton, and there will be a 50/50 drawing. Ice chests are OK.
COST: $5
INFO: Jean Roso, 608-0632
Sunday, Aug. 29
Get Real Behind the Wheel
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Altamont Motorsports Park, 17001 Midway Road, west of Tracy
DETAILS: Drivers from age 14 and older are allowed to take their own cars onto the Altamont Motorsports Park raceway — supervised by a guardian — for driver training. Safety lectures by local insurance and law enforcement personnel will also be on tap, as will free hot dogs, chips and soda.
COST: Free
INFO: Ken Ucci, 301-6523
Wednesday, Sept. 1
West High back to school night
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: West High School gymnasium, 1775 W. Lowell Ave.
DETAILS: The West High leadership class will have a hot dog barbecue fundraiser before Back to School night and will offer free child care. Parents are encouraged to attend to meet their student’s teachers.
COST: Free
INFO: 830-3370
Saturday, Sept. 4
ETE modular trains in motion
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Historical Museum, 1141 Adam St.
DETAILS: The display continues Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 17.
COST: Free
INFO: 832-7278
Home winemaking workshop
WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Delicato Vineyards tasting room, Highway 99 and French Camp Road, in Manteca
DETAILS: Those looking to hone their winemaking skills can drop by for a free workshop. Reservations are suggested.
INFO: Jane Schwartz, 824-3401 or jane.schwartz@delicato.com
Celebrate V.J. Day
WHEN: 2 p.m. registration, 6 p.m. dinner and ceremonies
WHERE: Lexington Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St., in Stockton
DETAILS: All are welcome to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the surrender of Japan in World War II with U.S. military veterans, who will be honored for their service and sacrifice.
COST: $40
INFO: Charles Norton, 835-2073
MONDAY, SEPT. 6
Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 7
Academy opens its doors
WHEN: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: New Guidance Academy, 3776 W. Grant Line Road
DETAILS: Kindergarten and first-grade students will start the year at the private elementary school designed to use dance, music, drama and visual arts to foster student proficiency in California education standards.
INFO: 879-9354
Thursday, Sept. 9
Entrepreneurship workshop
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Chamber of Commerce, 223 E. 10th St.
DETAILS: Attendees will learn about legal regulations, financing and resources for starting a business and will receive a copy of the guide “Starting and Operating a Small Business.” Those who will attend should register by phone.
COST: $15
INFO: 835-2131, info@tracychamber.org or www.tracychamber.org
Senior focus group
WHEN: 1:30 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
DETAILS: Senior citizens are invited to share ideas for classes, events and other programs during either of two sessions.
COST: Free
INFO: 831-4230
Friday, Sept. 10
Diabetes support group
WHEN: Noon, second Friday of each month
WHERE: Healthy Connections, 35 E. 10th St.
DETAILS: Meet other people with diabetes along with an educator in a relaxed environment to share and learn about coping with the disease.
COST: Free
INFO: 832-3432
Saturday, Sept. 11
2010 Bean Run
WHEN: 8 a.m.; same-day registration, 6 a.m. at City Hall
WHERE: Starts in downtown Tracy; ends at Lincoln Park
DETAILS: This 5- or 10-kilometer run includes awards for first- through third-place finishers in each age group, a T-shirt and refreshments after the race.
COST: $25 for adults, $20 for runners age 17 and younger
INFO: Tracy Chamber of Commerce, 835-2131 or www.tracychamber.org; or www.active.com
Tracy Dry Bean Festival
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Tracy
DETAILS: The annual celebration of local legumes will feature a children’s craft area, games and vendors, four stages of entertainment and an expansive Bean Town pavilion with tastings and beans for purchase.
INFO: 835-2131 or www.tracybeanfestival.com
Bean festival car show
WHEN: During the Tracy Dry Bean Festival
WHERE: 10th Street in downtown Tracy
DETAILS: The Tracy Chamber of Commerce invites owners of classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles and low riders to sign up for a show that will add some shine to the Tracy Dry Bean Festival. Register to join the day in the sun through the Tracy Chamber, 223 E. 10th St., Tracy CA 95376; or Jon Mendelson at the Tracy Press, 145 W. 10th St., Tracy CA 95376.
COST: $25 pre-registration; $30 after Saturday, Aug. 21
INFO: www.tracychamber.org
Anniversary weekend at the Grand
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: The downtown arts center will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a show by comedian John Heffron, art activities and demonstrations, an open house and tours.
INFO: www.atthegrand.org or 831-6858
Historical exhibit opens
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: As a collaboration with the community, the Grand galleries will display photographs, objects and memorabilia from Tracy’s history in a Centennial Celebration Historical Exhibition.
INFO: William Wilson, 831-6278 or william.wilson@ci.tracy.ca.us
Hearts of Harvest
WHEN: TBA
WHERE: TBA
DETAILS: This wine tasting, dinner and auction will benefit children in the community who have severe health problems. Check the website for more details.
INFO: www.heartsofharvest.org
Sunday, Sept. 12
Tracy Dry Bean Festival
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Tracy
DETAILS: The annual celebration of local legumes will feature a children’s craft area, games and vendors, four stages of entertainment and an expansive Bean Town pavilion with tastings and beans for purchase.
INFO: 835-2131 or www.tracybeanfestival.com
Bean festival chili cook-off
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Central Avenue, between Ninth and 10th streets
DETAILS: Contestants will cook up pots of chili including beans provided by the festival. Prizes will be awarded at 2 p.m., and spectators can sample the chili after judging. Complete rules can be found online.
INFO: 835-2131 or www.tracybeanfestival.com
Monday, Sept. 13
Meeting for prospective foster parents
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Human Services Agency, 102 S. San Joaquin St., in Stockton
DETAILS: This is an orientation and informational meeting for prospective foster parents to be licensed by the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency.
INFO: 465-5437 or www.sjgov.org/hsa/
Grandparents Day ice cream social
WHEN: 1:30 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
DETAILS: Frozen treats and activities will highlight this gathering to celebrate being a grandparent. Grandchildren are invited to take part.
COST: Free
INFO: 831-4230
Tuesday, Sept. 14
Networking coffee
WHEN: 8 to 10 a.m., second Tuesday of each month (locations vary)
WHERE: Benham Accounting, 68 E. 11th St., Ste. 101
DETAILS: Chamber members and guests are invited to network over a light breakfast.
INFO: Sofia, 835-2131
Diabetes support group
WHEN: 9 a.m., second Tuesday of each month
WHERE: Healthy Connections, 35 E. 10th St.
DETAILS: Meet other people with diabetes along with an educator in a relaxed environment to share and learn about coping with the disease.
COST: Free
INFO: 832-3432
United Way kick-off
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Alex G. Spanos Center, University of the Pacific, 3061 Pacific Ave., in Stockton
DETAILS: This buffet lunch will help the San Joaquin County chapter of the United Way start the fundraising effort for its community impact fund, which each year helps charities all over the county.
COST: $25 a person, $300 a table
INFO: 320-6206 or dng@unitedwaysjc.org
Congressional candidate speaks
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Chez Shari Restaurant, 305 N. Union Road, in Manteca
DETAILS: David Harmer, a Republican who is challenging Democrat Rep. Jerry McNerney for the 11th Congressional District seat, will speak, along with Mike Berryhill, a GOP-er running in the 18th District. The event is sponsored by the South San Joaquin County Republicans.
COST: Free to attend
INFO: Frank Aquila, 825-0123
Wednesday, Sept. 15
Family caregiver education
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
DETAILS: Those who care for aging parents or other relatives are invited to share questions and learn more about how to handle the challenges and responsibilities. Today’s topic is Medicare 101.
COST: Free
Meeting for prospective foster parents
WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Cesar Chavez Central Library, Stewart-Hazelton Room, 605 N. El Dorado St., in Stockton
DETAILS: This is an orientation and informational meeting for prospective foster parents to be licensed by the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency.
INFO: 465-5437 or www.sjgov.org/hsa/
Thursday, Sept. 16
Diabetes support group
WHEN: 6 p.m., third Thursday of each month
WHERE: Healthy Connections, 35 E. 10th St.
DETAILS: Meet other people with diabetes along with an educator in a relaxed environment to share and learn about coping with the disease.
COST: Free
INFO: 832-3432
Friday, Sept. 17
ETE modular trains in motion
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Historical Museum, 1141 Adam St.
DETAILS: Last day of the display, which began Sept. 4
COST: Free
INFO: 832-7278
Saturday, Sept. 18
Children’s Dance Showcase
WHEN: TBA
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Dance students will perform favorite acts from past years.
INFO: www.atthegrand.org or 831-6858
Wednesday, Sept. 22
Senior center dance
WHEN: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
DETAILS: Men and women age 55 and older are invited to take a friend for an evening of dancing and fun. Music and snacks will set the mood.
COST: $5
INFO: 831-4230
Friday, Sept. 24
Taste of Tracy
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Civic Center Plaza
DETAILS: Local restaurants will serve samples of their cuisine, wineries will pour and Spanish Nights will provide live music.
COST: $10 for seven food and three wine tastings
INFO: 831-6858
Main Street Jazz Presents
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: The Grand lobbies will be transformed into a jazz nightclub as nu-class jazz band Panthelion, with Tracy’s Jeff Bordes, performs. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be available.
INFO: www.atthegrand.org or 831-6858
Saturday, Sept. 25
Citywide garage sale
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Throughout Tracy’s east side
DETAILS: Households east of Tracy Boulevard will host garage and yard sales during this citywide event sponsored by the public works department.
INFO: 831-4331
Tracy High Class of ’90 reunion
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Windmill Ridge Winery, 8350 W. Linne Road
DETAILS: The 20th reunion of the Tracy High School Class of 1990 is on tap. Join fellow Bulldogs for a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing and lots of story-sharing. Dinner and nonalcoholic beverages are included in the cost of the reunion, and there will be a no-host bar for alcohol. Visit the reunion website for details.
INFO: thsclassof90@yahoo.com
Sunday, Sept. 26
Daylight saving time ends
DETAILS: Turn clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. or before bedtime Saturday, Sept. 25.
Tracy Hills Wine & Music Festival
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.
WHERE: La Bonne Vie Cellars, 29181 S. Lehman Road; Ramon Rios Winery, 8458 W. Linne Road; and Windmill Ridge Winery, 8350 W. Linne Road
DETAILS: The three wineries of the Tracy Hills Growers and Vintners Association will host their third annual day of wine tasting, music and food.
COST: Free entry; event glasses $25, $20 presale
INFO: www.labonneviecellars.com, rrwinery.com or windmillridgewinery.com
Thursday, Sept. 30
‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ opens
WHEN: Through Oct. 3
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Blanche DuBois, an aging Southern debutante, arrives at her sister Stella’s home in New Orleans hoping to start a new life after losing her ancestral mansion, her job and her reputation.
COST: TBA
INFO: www.atthegrand.org or 831-6TKT (831-6858)
ONGOING
Vendors needed for multicultural fair
DETAILS: Traina School is accepting applications for vendors for the upcoming Traina Around the World Multicultural Event on Oct. 23. Organizers seek food and craft sellers, small businesses and entertainment troupes for this upcoming fundraiser.
INFO: Morgan Malsack, 207-8653 or trainafestival@gmail.com
Free clothing available
DETAILS: The Because of Marcus clothing drive has clothes and shoes for those in need. Garments are available at no cost in most styles and virtually all sizes, from newborns through adults. Those interested can call or e-mail to set up a time and place to peruse and pick up items. More information can be found online at www.becauseofmarcus.org and http://tracypress.com/bookmark/4785285.
INFO: Jennifer Spikes, 627-0207 or jennifer@becauseofmarcus.com
Library activities for families
WHEN: Various days and times
WHERE: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: The Tracy library hosts weekly story times and book clubs for readers of all levels. More information is available online or at the library.
INFO: www.stockton.lib.ca.us/
Vendors needed for Oktoberfest
DETAILS: Crafters and vendors are wanted for the 2010 Oktoberfest at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
INFO: Vi, 833-7389
Preschool story time in Mountain House
WHEN: 2 p.m. Tuesdays
WHERE: Mountain House Branch Library, 579 Wicklund Crossing
DETAILS: Preschoolers and their families are invited for half an hour of stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays and movement.
INFO: www.stockton.lib.ca.us/
Mindfulness Meditation
WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays; 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Fridays
WHERE: Flow Yoga Studio, 3602 Mars Way, Ste. 125
DETAILS: Guided sitting meditation and topic discussion
COST: Free; donations welcome
INFO: Silvia Kruse, 830-0405; Abhilasha, 834-1511; or www.flowyogastudios.com
Volunteer gardeners wanted
DETAILS: The Tracy Homeless Coalition has acquired a 12-foot-by-25-foot garden plot and plans to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for the homeless. The coalition is looking for garden lovers to manage and maintain it. Responsibilities include soil preparation, selecting plants and planting them, maintenance and harvest.
INFO: Marvin Rothschild, 914-5242
Scrapbooking opportunity
WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursdays
WHERE: Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tracy, 2025 Holly Drive
DETAILS: Take your own supplies or use what is available to make scrapbooks as part of this engaging group.
COST: Free
INFO: 835-5342
Kids’ entertainment at Chili’s
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays
WHERE: Chili’s Grill & Bar, 2030 W. Grant Line Road
DETAILS: Face painting, magic, balloon twisting and more with local clowns Sparkles and Ravioli
COST: Free
Book club
WHEN: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m.
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 Ninth St.
DETAILS: Each month, a title will be selected and participants will get together for coffee, snacks and a discussion of the book. Call for this month’s selection.
INFO: 831-4230
Volunteers for Road for Recovery
DETAILS: The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteer drivers to offer cancer patients safe and friendly transportation to and from their treatments.
INFO: Molly Bolognini, 941-2679
Summer open-swim hours
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends through Sept. 5
WHERE: Pinkie Phillips Aquatic Center at West High, 1775 W. Lowell Ave.
COST: $2 per person or $15 for a 10-visit pass; free for infants and toddlers up to 2 years old
DETAILS: Children younger than 7 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
INFO: 831-6200 or online activity guide
Class of 1970 classmate search
DETAILS: Tracy High School’s Class of 1970 is planning its 40th reunion for Sept. 11 at the Tracy Elks Lodge and is searching for classmates. Those who want to help contact classmates are invited to call for more information.
INFO: Debbie Castro Grimstead, 835-6185; or Karen Workinger Corbin, 836-2376
Gymnasium open for games
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturdays
WHERE: Seventh-day Adventist Christian School gym, corner of West 21st Street and Court Drive
DETAILS: The school opens its gym for basketball, volleyball and other games.
INFO: 835-6607
Tracy Farmers Market
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays
WHERE: Downtown Tracy, 10th Street between Central Avenue and B Street
DETAILS: Visit the year-round farmers market in downtown Tracy for the best locally grown fruits and vegetables.
INFO: www.pcfma.com
Donations for the homeless
DETAILS: The Tracy Coalition of Citizens to Assist the Homeless is looking for donations of furniture and household items to help homeless people being placed in housing.
INFO: Marvin Rothschild, 832-5715
Salsa class
WHEN: 7 p.m. Mondays
WHERE: Portuguese Hall, 430 W. Ninth St.
DETAILS: Salsa instructors Christina and Dan Ocampo will host salsa classes on Mondays. Partners are not required and drop-ins are welcomed.
COST: $8
INFO: 207-9644 or Salsaocampo@comcast.net
Yoga weight-loss meeting
WHEN: 7:30 a.m. Saturdays
WHERE: Flow Yoga Studio, 3602 Mars Way, Ste. 125
COST: Free
INFO: 830-0405 or www.flowyogastudios.com
Pet adoptions
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays
WHERE: West Valley Mall, 3200 N. Naglee Road
DETAILS: A rescue group will have pet adoption fairs at the mall on weekends in hopes of getting more animals adopted faster. All dogs are neutered or spayed, vaccinated and microchipped, and cats are neutered or spayed and vaccinated.
COST: Cats, $75; dogs, $250
INFO: 642-4324
Animal adoption fair
WHEN: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., first two weekends of each month
WHERE: Petsmart, 2477 Naglee Road
DETAILS: No Place Like Home Animal Rescue will have cats, kittens, dogs and puppies available to adopt. All animals are spayed or neutered before adoption and are up to date on shots.
COST: $225 for a dog, $95 for a cat
INFO: Terrence Harris, 207-3285; or www.noplacelikehomeanimalrescue.org
Cat adoption
WHERE: Petco, 2888 W. Grant Line Road
DETAILS: Animal Rescue of Tracy features cats for adoption continuously in its adoption center at Petco. The cats and kittens are rotated every two weeks.a
COST: $75 adoption fee, which includes spay or neuter, vaccines, flea treatment and deworming
INFO: 609-8220
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