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| Briefs for April 23, 2008 |
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| Written by PI Web | |
| Wednesday, 23 April 2008 | |
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Denham opens headquarters State Sen. Jeff Denham, R-Merced, will be on hand for the grand opening of the campaign headquarters for the Friends of Jeff Denham Against the Recall beginning 5:30 p.m. Friday at 1231 Eighth St., Ste. 300, in Modesto. The two-hour opening will be an opportunity for the public to meet Denham and campaign staff and to explore volunteer opportunities. Refreshments will be provided. For information: Dana Ferreira, 338-0288. Teens invited to skate night Patterson Teen Center will host a skate night from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the center, 118 N. Second St. Teens ages 12 through 18 are invited and must bring a helmet. Parent permission slips are also required. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. For information: Eddie or Erica, 892-6688. Musical styles showcased Two different musical styles will fill the air next month at the Westside Theatre, 1331 Main St., in Newman. Tribu, an indigenous group from Mexico, will perform May 2. Known throughout Mexico and growing in popularity in the United States, Tribu’s musicians have a goal to recreate the ceremonial music of the ancient Aztecs for contemporary audiences. Founded in 1970, the group has researched the music of Mesoamerica more than 15 years and has created an array of sounds from natural objects, such as rock whistles, wood flutes, animal-skin drums and shells. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students or seniors older than 60. The next day, Rita Hosking and Cousin Jack will perform mountain roots music and ballads. Hosking, who was raised in the mountains of Shasta County, blends folk, country and bluegrass into passionate sounds and stories. Her musical experience began as a child at church, under the wings of an old-time jug band. Hosking began writing songs at age 20 to play on an old Gibson guitar her friends gave her. Her band, Cousin Jack, is an ensemble of Sean Feder on banjo and guitar, Bill Dakin on upright bass and guitar and Andy Lentz on fiddle. Doors open at 7 p.m. May 3, and the show begins at 8. Tickets are $14 general admission and $17 reserved seating. For information: 862-4490 or www.westsidetheatre.org. Stroke awareness is conference topic Stroke Resources Inc. will present the Stroke Awareness Symposium from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 9 at the Sutter Gould Conference Center, 1700 McHenry Ave., Ste. 60-B, McHenry Village, in Modesto. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Kate Adamson, an internationally recognized disability advocate and author, will be the keynote speaker. She is the director of the Southern California Stroke Association and has appeared on numerous TV news programs. For information and to register: Jill Klajic, 572-7650. Briefs is a column of short news items about events, organizations and people in the Patterson area. Items will be considered on the basis of space availability, public interest and timeliness. Deadline for submission is five days before desired publication. Questions may be directed to Maddy Houk, 892-6187.
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