Portuguese Beans and Linguica
Y.I.G.I. #221 and Our Lady of roses are hosting a Portuguese beans and linguica dinner at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church Parish Hall at 1121 Main Street in Newman from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 21.
The dinner is drive through only. It includes linguica, beans, salad, a dinner roll and a cookie for the cost of $15.
Orestimba 50+Club
The Orestimba 50+Club will be having their next meeting at 1 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the L.J. Newman Building. Dues of $15 are now due and should be paid by March 7. There will be the meeting, refreshments, raffle and Bingo.
VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Auxiliary Joseph G. Rose #7635 meeting will be at 7 p.m. March 4 at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Gustine. For more information call Maryann Watson at 209-854-6672 .
American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary Manuel M Lopes unit 240 meeting will be at 7 p.m. March 6 at the Green Acres Clubhouse in Gustine. For more information call Audrey McIntyre at 209-854-6094.
City of Gustine Meetings
The City of Gustine’s planning commission will meet at 6 p.m. on Feb. 26.
City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 4.
Both meetings are open to the public and will be held at City Hall.
City of Newman Meetings
The Newman City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25 and March 11.
The planning commission has a meeting on the calendar for 7 p.m. on March 20.
All meetings are open to the public and will be held at City Hall.
Gustine Library
The library will host kids’ puzzle time at 3 p.m. on Feb. 20.
Teen game time is at 4 p.m. on Feb. 25.
The Tiny Tales Story Time is held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays.
The adult book club meets at 10 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month.
The Teen Manga Book Club is at 4:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month.
The first Thursday of the month is Kids’ Craft Time starting at 3 p.m. and for children 6 to 12 years.
Adult coloring is at 4 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month.
Tiny Tales is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays.
Family Lego Fun Time is at 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
Open your home to a foreign exchange student
World Heritage International Student Exchange Program (WH), a Non-Profit, Public Benefit Organization, is seeking local families to host foreign exchange students this coming school year. World Heritage students come from a variety of countries worldwide: Italy, Denmark, Spain, France, Germany, Ukraine, Japan, Australia, to name just a few. They are between the ages of 15 and 18 years, and they are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture, family life, school, sports. etc. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families, who welcome the students into their home, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience. Host families may be single parents, couples and single persons.
The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. World Heritage students are carefully selected based upon academics and personality, and host families choose their student from different backgrounds, countries and personal interests.
World Heritage also offers qualified American students the opportunity to learn another language and culture by spending a school year, semester or a summer with a host family in another country.
If interested in hosting an exchange student or becoming an exchange student abroad, please call Debra at 1-800-888-9040, visit www.world-heritage.org or send an email to info@world-heritage.org to request more information or start the application process. Students are eager to learn about their American host family, so begin the process of welcoming your new son or daughter today. The memories and the relationship you create with your exchange student will stay with you forever.
Contact Debra Garbon, World Heritage Program Director, at 1-800-888-9040 or send an email to info@world-heritage.org.
Cash4College Workshop
Are you or someone you know in need of help with college? Don't miss this opportunity to attend the Cash4College Workshop at Merced College, designed to help students and families with financial aid and college planning. Whether you're a high school senior, a parent, or a current student, this event is a great opportunity to get the guidance you need for the next step in your educational journey.
The workshop will be at 6 p.m. on Feb. 27 at Merced College, 3600 M St, Learning Resource Center (LRC). Free Parking in Lot P12 (Behind the LRC). Refreshments will be provided.
During the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to meet with representatives from CSU Stanislaus, UC Merced, and Fresno Pacific University. They will be available to answer your questions about admissions, financial aid and other important topics.
What You Can Expect:
- Financial Aid Presentations in English and Spanish
- FAFSA/CADAA Application Assistance in English, Spanish, and Hmong
- Help with Merced College Registration, Financial Aid Verification, and EOPS Assistance
Please remember to bring your electronic device (laptop, tablet, or cellphone) to complete your financial aid applications during the event.
This workshop free workshop will offer help completing your FAFSA, understanding the financial aid process, and answer your questions about college.
My office will be present and have a resource table with helpful constituent services information. Please contact Joe Ballas at (209) 726-5495 or Joe.Ballas@sen.ca.gov should you have any additional questions.
