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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! Cchs BEATS OAKDALE 54 -14

Gregori beATS Modesto 47 -14

Davis beats Beyer 42 to 13

Pittman beats Downey 37-33

Turlock beats Modesto 38 to 13 ModestoView wants to make sure our kids get to shine on the field and our ace photographer MJ Mangano is there capturing all of the action.

You can see a full game gallery on our Facebook page the next morning. We are teamed up with KAT Country 103, Modesto Toyota and the Stanislaus County Office of Education who’s showcasing a car that one lucky student can win that has perfect attendance. Cool huh? Let’s go team go!

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CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS DOWNTOWN EXTRAVAGANZA

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CITY OF MODESTO ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018

e t a t S e h t t a a Sinatr n io it d a r t y a id l o h A Return to the golden era of the Rat Pack with an afternoon of classic Christmas and Crooner tunes. Ring in the holiday season as local talent performs center stage!

5:30 PM • DOWNTOWN MODESTO STARTS AT I AND 14TH STREETS, TRAVELS SW ON I TO 10TH, THEN NW ON 10TH TO J AND NE ON J TO 15TH

DOWNTOWN TREE LIGHTING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PARADE TENTH STREET PLAZA | 1010 10TH ST.

THE DAY STARTS EARLY WITH THESE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS! BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

8:00am-11:30am • Senior Citizens Center • 211 Bodem St. Tickets available for purchase • Call (209) 577-5344

DICKENS FAIRE

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 15th Street between I and J Streets

MODESTO CERTIFIED FARMER’S MARKET

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 16th Street between I and H Streets

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I love the feeling of Thanksgiving. That warm home and family feeling. I really don’t care about any of the shopping things, and really, I draw a line at Christmas coming out before Thanksgiving.

Call me traditional, but that weekend after Thanksgiving is when the tree goes up and our family gets out the Wally World glasses and we have eggnog and watch Christmas Vacation. Yep, those times are as good as it gets and now with all of the kids here in Modesto, it’s even better. I hope you have your favorite traditions as well.

The colors are so vivid.

I love to ride my bike around town and see the amazing colors in Modesto. We really do have 4 seasons here and when the leaves of the giant trees in our established neighborhoods turn, it is nothing short of a color show. At the end of the month, when families are running the Turkey Trot along the Tuolumne River, we have a beautiful transition to winter it is truly beautiful and amazing how this month really has a transition, much like our new issue this month.

Our old printer shut down, falling victim to declining newspaper business, which is sad. Magazines like ModestoView are growing across the USA because we are

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Proud of our kids, Abbey and Harrison at their new house Becky and I love exploring with Madison and Ryan. truly champions of all things local and we care about our community and invest in it. So, we chose a new printer that has better technology, and when other magazines and papers are cutting back, we are putting our foot on the gas with this new trimmed and stitched format and offer even more distribution. We are working hard to grow ModestoView, so we can continue to Serve Civic Pride Daily. We are so glad you are here and thanks for being such loyal readers. Of course, you can read the View online and we have a mobile ap and our market-leading Facebook, Instagram and Twitter programs are awesome, but I still love the feel of a printed paper in my hands and we are glad you do too.

But I am super fired up for more reasons.

Why you ask? Rockin Holiday is coming up and we have exciting plans with the amazing Rockin’ Tree, the Rockin’ North Pole and our downtown Rockin’ Snow season. It all begins December 1 so we are previewing it this month. Also, it is ModShop season and this is one of our favorite weekends and I get almost all of my holiday shopping done on one night

with locally made goods. We preview some of these in this issue. And most of all, it is the 30th year Anniversary celebration for my company Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group. Founded in 1988 by my father in law Mike McNulty and Roy Atkins, we have grown the company over the last 30 years, with a fantastic team of employees, serving clients all over the world. We are proud to be a family owned local business, as is our ModestoView. We believe in giving back to the community and leaving every thing we are involved with, better than when we got there. That giving spirit is what makes our community special and I am so grateful for the other local companies that do the same.

This is a time for Thanksgiving in so many ways. I wish happiness and togetherness for you, your family and friends.

Our friends and family are the most important things we have.

Enjoy this time.

Chris Murphy Publisher & Founder – ModestoView chrism@modestoview.com

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Sierra Pacific Celebrates 30 years of Logistics Excellence

I am so very proud to celebrate this 30year milestone. Our company, family owned and operated since 1988 has grown from our first frozen warehouse in Patterson, and a single dry warehouse in Modesto. Over the years we have grown

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Girls Rock! This month we welcome the amazing Ameena Pierstorff to our cover as this super-amazing-crafty- drummer shows us how to welcome in a colorful fall, ushering in this beautiful seasonal change as it comes to life. Ameena is in 8th grade at Roosevelt Junior High and she is a recent MAMA Award winner with her band Indie Daze. She has developed her own craft businesses and wants to have a career in music therapy that heals through music. We need more amazing kids like this in our community and as parents, we want our kids to be the hope of the future. by serving the best companies in the food industry, being a leader in food safety, technology, and shipping performance, receiving many national and local awards.

Most importantly, our specialty is our people and our teamwork. It is so exciting to be able to compete in this challenging industry and it is very special that we are celebrating 30 years. It has been a long and amazing road since the day

Mike McNulty and Roy Atkins founded our company in 1987 incorporated in 1988. Our team at SPWG is amazing and I thank them for their dedication to our mission to make our customers successful by providing professional, superior quality, friendly, dedicated, accurate, safe and efficient warehousing and logistics services. www.spwg.com

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VETERAN VIEW

By Chris Murphy

NOVEMBER 11th

We remember and recognize those that have served and still serve today.

We can’t forget the sacrifices that the few make for so many. It is important to remember as we face a more complicated world and we only go into battle only when necessary that there are so many ready to serve and all of their lives are valuable. Their stories are important to learn and their experiences can teach you a lot.

So let’s make sure that we are flying our flags on November 11. Originally known as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of hostilities at the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, it was renamed Veterans Day in 1954

Here are some of the events that will mark Veterans Day: 9:30 am - The Veterans Day Parade begins at 10th and O, and proceeds down Needham to Graceada Park. There will be a program at Graceada Park in Mancini Bowl at 10:45 AM. The parade and program in the park are organized by local veterans honoring and remembering veterans and active duty military. The parade will include military vehicles, marching bands, classic cars and Grand Marshals. The family friendly program at Graceada Park will include tunes by the MJC Band, patriotic speeches by local leaders, and a 21-gun salute and taps on the 11th minute of the 11th hour of the 11th day. ModestoView, ModestoNews and KAT Country 103 will be there announcing

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November 7 - Turlock - 10th Annual Thank a Veteran event CSU Stanislaus Quad 10:30 am

November 12 - Veterans Day Golf Tournament, Turlock Golf and Country Club

November 11 – Escalon – Veteran’s Parade, brought to you by Escalon

American Legion, begins at 10:30am on Main Street. For more information or questions, please contact Parade Coordinator Vince Giovanielli 209-8696978 Chicken BBQ is at Noon at the Community Center. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.

November 11 – Manteca - You need to visit downtown Manteca as they will put out over 2400 flags commemorating the day. It is truly impressive.

November 10 - All Day Veteran’s Day Appreciation BBQ – Mitchell’s Harley Davidson – 9 am – 5 pm

November 12th - Oakdale Veterans Day Parade - Hosted by the VFW Post 2922. The parade will start at 9 a.m., on Lee Avenue, then will turn on to Pontiac and continue to Fish Park, where a ceremony is planned to honor area veterans.

Lunch will be served following the ceremony, provided by VFW Auxiliary, Post 2922.

Modesto School Holiday – November 12

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Publisher Information PUBLISHER Chris Murphy chrism@modestoview.com SALES AND ADVERTISING Advertising@modestoview.com Managing Editor Middagh Goodwin DESIGN, LAYOUT, & ART PGrimaldi, Creative Art Director / Designer Peter Grimaldi pete@pgrimaldicreative.com Photo Director Michael J. Mangano Office Adminstration Brandilyn Brown SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERS Madison Murphy – Adobe Specialist Abbey Murphy – Correspondent Russ Allsup - Correspondent Brandon Brush - Correspondent CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jim Christiansen Aaron Rowan Kaye Osborn Jennifer Allsup Middagh Goodwin Efren Martinez Brent Terry Patty Castillo Davis Sofia Johnson Dana Johnson Earl Mathews Mary Layton Monica Barber Ken White Brandilyn Brown Brianna Mooney Maryann Spikes Tasha Williams Jessica L. Sule Mick V. Rubalcava CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Efren Martinez Diane Moody Michael J Mangano Rudy Lopez Philip Johnson ©2018 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The photographs, graphics, artwork and advertisements are the property of Modesto View Magazine. The magazine assumes no responsibility or liability for claims made by the advertisers.

The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflectthe views of Modesto View Magazine or the owners.

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THANKSGIVINGVIEW

By Chris Murphy

There are many ways to help those that need it the most during the holidays.

We like the Salvation Army because over 85% of all funds received go directly to those in need and all are served without discrimination. The best way to help those in need is NOT to give to people in the streets, but to give to organizations that do the most good in the right places. The Salvation Army serves this way and you can be assured that your dollars actually go to food and shelter.

This is a very important issue that we can help solve. You can also help support Salvation Army in other ways. You can be a bell ringer for Salvation Army by calling 209522-3209. You can do this as an individual, a family, or with a group. You can also give personal items that are needed in the shelters. Donations can be taken to 320 9th St or 625 I St. Items needed are: toiletries, bedding, underwear & socks.

Kettle Kick Off

This is the big event of the year that was created by the legendary Modesto volunteer Bette Belle Smith. Modesto starts the giving season off big! Join your friends at the Modesto Center Plaza for the Salvation Army Kettle Kick Off. Nearly $200,000 gets

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raised to help prepare for the winter and holiday season. The Kick-off is Thursday, November 15, 11:30 at the Centre Plaza. Tables are only $100 for a table of 10 and nearly sold out. If you can’t make it please donate and support the teams that are raising $$.

For info: karen.gremp@usw.salvationarmy.org http://www.salvationarmymodesto.org/

This year’s Stanislaus Interfaith Council Thanksgiving Celebration will be held on Monday, November 19 at the Modesto Centre Plaza. The event will begin with gathering music at 6:45 PM and the Thanksgiving Celebration, featuring music from the multitude of Stanislaus County faith communities will begin at 7 PM. Donations of non-perishable food and financial gifts will benefit Interfaith Ministries.

For more information, email or phone: Luella Cole 209-402-2915

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Comfort Kits

“it’s always good at the goat” Downtown Modesto Jst at 10th Street Plaza Hours:

Monday closed Tuesday-Thursday 11am-12am Friday-Saturday 11am-2am Sunday 9 - 6PM - LIVE MUSIC

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Hundreds of children in our area enter foster care every year with just the clothes on their back or a few belongings in a garbage bag. In collaboration with Child Protective Services, Love Modesto has developed Comfort Kits (quality bags with many

useful items) for children who have just been uprooted from their family. In order to meet the need, we need 1,000 Comfort Kits. The average retail costs for each kit is $50-70, but we can purchase items in bulk at around $40/kit.

Here’s how you can help: 1) Donate Comfort Kits. If you would like to donate, Love Modesto needs receive all financial donations by November 10. Or you can shop for Comfort Kits on your own. 2) On December 1 (8:30-11:30am), can you volunteer at the Christmas Comfort Kit Drive. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Donate, Shop and/or Volunteer, visit: LoveModesto.com/comfortkits

Gospel Mission

6th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive 500 turkeys are being collected to benefit the Modesto Gospel Mission and Salvation Army. Please donate a turkey (checks also accepted) to help us reach the 500-turkey goal.

Can you help? For questions, please contact Heidi Davis, (209) 521-2727.

When: Mon.-Fri. Nov. 14-18, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.)

Where: Rea & Associates, LLP, 1937 Coffee Rd., Modesto

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POPS SERIES

Ryan Murray, conductor Ben Crawford, vocalist MSO CHORUS Daniel R. Afonso Jr., chorus director MSO YOUTH CHORUS Yejee Choi, chorus director

Nov. 30, 2018, 8 pm & Dec. 1, 2018, 2 pm, Gallo Center for the Arts

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ART VIEW 11th Anniversary

by Jim Christiansen This edition of Modesto View Art View is

my 11th anniversary of joining the in-print edition of Modesto View, usually page 7, at the invitation of my friend, visual artist and musician Chris Murphy. This past Art Walk was great, and though officially no Third Thursday, your usual Art Walk venues ignoring that and practicing something known as Guerilla Art. Usual venues will be open, or not, as we’ve had a year around 3rd Thursday schedule over 20 years now, where Third Thursday is the thing. Art Night, so either Henrietta Sparkman or Charles Jeffrey Newberry will be the featured artist at Barking Dog. The current cowboy related them by Carol David, much of it in encaustic crayon, featured this month, after featuring Escalon born, International artist David E. Webster put up one of his well-traveled installations. Tri-Chromatic gallery, even Chartreuse Muse and Mistlin Galleries do performance art.

I’m the founder of The Graceada Park Performance Art Project started in Modesto, where I focused on the great players of Modesto, and those unknown accomplished greats from my schools and University of California Riverside greats, I know as W.I.D., Worms in Disguise, that extends to some friends you may not know I have known all my life. This extends to my secret hobby in math and cosmological physics from Art History studies at UCR, in the thread of Leonardo and Michelangelo.

Some people in LA area who know me well, wondered why I quit playing music and recording, as some friends here wondered why I’m manically practicing guitars, banjo, piano and tuning. Even professional musicians, artists and writers, have other hobbies, interests and family issues like my

mental health crash following some legal issues, depression, and severe health problems. I’ve had all of them, and art therapy, music therapy, and writing, getting your truth out there, so you’ll contact the friends I know, will get you out of your milieu of Modesto and find confirmations of what else I do, as I promote the great creative scene I found here in Modesto.

For other guys in recovery with my cat Sam’s and my condition, is my long time associate Jullie Cox’s father’s issue, stroke, or similar cerebral hemorrhage condition.

Chris Murphy’s recent heart issues, similar to my mother’s AFIB condition. Russ Owens has my father’s challenge, 30 years after some improvements made. Brian Friend after walking with me during the Heart Walk Modesto View sponsored, had heart surgery, is back up and working.

So the sudden change when you make a breakthrough is exhilarating, somewhat hard for your own family at times to get used to. I’m lucky, 30 years later, I can play instruments again. Chris’ back in the pink.

Big Earl’s looking great. Shad Harris knows what I’ve been through. Thanks to being on a Modesto View crew who really do the drill, understand how your best bet is play through it as best you can.

I’m the crew leader and event coordinator for the Riverdance Farms Pick and Gather, with ranch owners Bill Thompson and Cindy Lashbrook, and like Strawberry; we added a second festival on our calendar.

November 3 and 4. I’ve booked myself on our shade house stage as a way to get used to face an audience, and try that out, with a stage crew of primarily left handed players rarely seen to play for awhile and getting our tools out, that complement our visual arts. Please come join us.

I recently explained some of the illusion tricks of the Tresetti’s mural, who is actually who, and who just a generic character, and

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THURS how the illusions work. The woman I didn’t know I knew, who I got the eyes wrong, and changed after she left, not knowing who I was, is Kim Ricci. Tresestti’s never told her, she figured it out working with me on Art Walk. The ongoing sharpie drawings at Barkin Dog, adds more than just my drawings, but include Sarah’s sketches, that of our Publisher Chris Murphy, who when we draw the bands, side by side, uses my paper, one of my pens to do his way, me, my way, of the same song and band in set.

Mark Navarro is the other artist with a napkin drawing similar to Van Gogh Starry night. We progress as we add more of our drawings at Barkin Dog, including not players, but the audience, staff, while the music playing. I’m a cartoonist. Enjoy November downtown, remember Modshop, and enjoy Thanksgiving.

There is a longer, more introspective version on line at www.modestoview.com

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The Ill List – Invitational Poetry Slam

The world of slam poetry converges on Modesto USA. Sam Pierstorff hosts this amazing night of verbal head to head combat, where the audience and judges score each of the competing poets. These are international stars of poetry and this is hall of fame night. ModestoView & Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group are proud to be the title sponsor this year. We are super excited to see the “commercial” the Ill List presents at the show. This is one of the most fun nights in Modesto all year. The Ill List is super sold out, so don’t lose your tix. Proceeds benefit the Quercus Review Press non-profit project.

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Roman Loranc Book Signing

November’s Arts Lecture will include a presentation and book signing by photographer Roman Loranc called Traces,a life-long photographic exploration of tules and reeds from the marshlands and mountains of Poland to the wetlands of the Merced National Wildlife Refuge. Loranc’s work is exhilarating, blending real-life glimpses of nature’s simplicity in dance, geometry and music. The poems of Robert Lux are mirrors for dozens of magical photographs. Anthony Bannon, emeritus director of the George Eastman Museum, offers an essay that seamlessly merges the worlds of poetry and Loranc photography.”

Sunday, November 18, 2 p.m.

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BREW VIEW Sip Those Winter Blues Away

by Brandilyn Brown and Christopher Mitchell

Looking to warm up your innards as we finally welcome cooler weather? Or want the best places to take your relatives and friends to warm them up when they visit you for the holidays? Impress them with these drinks. We hope you enjoy these warm-yourbones cocktails this season because we enjoyed researching them for you!

Coffee Break Twisted Pig, 2717 Coffee Rd., Modesto

This gets you going with a double punch of caffeine and sugar! A butterscotch Irish coffee garnished with a house made cinnamon sugar donut hole, topped with whipped cream.

Dessert in a cup! Visit them on Black Friday for specials on their Twisted Marys and Hot Toddys!

Spiked Cider Surla’s, 431 12th St., Modesto

A sweet twist on a hot cider. Made with whiskey, apple juice, honey, finished with whipped cream and cinnamon. Better than Grandma’s!

Traditional Hot Toddy Surla’s, 431 12th St., Modesto

Forget apples, one of THESE is what is going to keep the doctor away! Better than hot tea any day, and three times better on Sunday. Bourbon, water, honey, and a stick of fresh cinnamon.

“T.H.B.R.”– The Hot Buttered Rum Tresetti’s 927 11th St, Modesto

It looks like a milkshake, but don’t let it fool you! Sweet butter, brown sugar, “holiday spices”, rum, and vanilla ice cream in the bottom of an Irish coffee glass with whipped cream and cinnamon. This is a city favorite and we treasure it all winter long!

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If you love Irish Coffees in their various incarnations, be sure to check outSociety these bars, which The American Cancer Relay Forserve Life up is a life-changinevent that helps our community some of the best incelebrate the valley!the lives of people who have battled can remember loved ones lost, and fi ght back against the disease. Your asons for getting Ralston’s Goat (a caramel Irish Coffee) involved in Relay For Life are as unique and special as the story that motivates 1001 10th St, Modesto you. Because of your support, we are creating a world with less cancer and Divine Swine (Traditional-photo above) more birthdays! This is a wonderful event in Modesto and the track is lined with 825 Wincredible Roseburg Ave, Modesto really booths where teams show their support, sell crafts and food to Fuzio Bistro a touch of sweetness) raise Universal funds. There is (just an amazing luminary walk at dusk that is mazingly powerful. Please consider 1020 10th St Suite 100, supporting Modesto this event, support a team or just make a dona-

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DESIGN VIEW

Modesto Cardboard Challenge: Inspiring Youth Creativity

by Lee Davis, Founder, Modesto Design Collective (MO.DE) In 2012, the short film Caine’s Arcade

was released about a 9-year old boy, Caine Monroy, who spent his summer vacation building an elaborate arcade out of cardboard in his dad’s used auto parts store in East Los Angeles. The film (which was also featured and selected as the Audience Favorite during the MADWEEK Architecture & Design Film Night at the State Theatre on September 21st) focuses on Caine’s dream of having customers play in his cardboard arcade. It became a global phenomenon, with over 10 million views online, and tens-of-thousands of customers visited Caine’s Arcade to play. Shortly after the film’s release, the director founded a nonprofit to launch a Global Cardboard Challenge to foster kid creativity worldwide.

There are thousands of creative kids just like Caine Monroy here in our own community.

This was confirmed for us on Saturday, September 22nd when we hosted Modesto’s inaugural MADWEEK Cardboard Challenge & Day of Creative Play during the farmer’s market on the green outside of the Stanislaus County Library. The response was overwhelming. Hundreds of families and kids of all ages engaged in creative play through fun and exciting games and activities.

At the heart of the day was the Cardboard Challenge, an opportunity for kids to build whatever they could dream up using cardboard, recycled materials and imagination.

We were delighted to see the creative energy and talent of our young people and we’re excited to celebrate this month the winners of the 2018 MADWEEK Cardboard Challenge: FIRST PRIZE winner: Bennett Vickery – who created a mechanized arcade game

SECOND PRIZE winners: Yuushi Kennedy & Maddax Nielsen – who co-created a flying dinosaur THIRD PRIZE winner: Selah Chen – who created a miniature theater with a secret village on stage.

Honorable mentions also went to: Lucy Daniels; Lila Garcia-Singh; Katelynn Geier; Kinsley & Kayce Miller; Audrina Yang; and Liam List for their amazing creative entrees!

2018 MADWEEK is especially grateful to Pacific Southwest Container (PSC) for the generous in-kind donation of cardboard materials; the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) - California Sierra Chapter for it’s financial and in-kind support of the event, and to the Modesto Art Museum, the Modesto Design Collective (MO.DE), and the American Institute of Architects Sierra Valley (AIASV) and our Challenge judges: Chad Kennedy, Barrett Lipomi, Jessica Ringer, Brian Schardt, and Amy Vickery.

Creative problem-solving is one of the most important core skills for young people no matter where their interests lie, and no matter what educational and/or professional path they pursue. Creativity is a core social value and a critical skill every child should be encouraged to develop. Kid’s innate creativity, curiosity and passion needs to be nurtured at home, in school and by the community, so that more kids in Modesto like Bennett, Yuushi, Maddax and Selah can develop their skills and talents as creative thinkers and doers. The local design community will gather for Design a la Mo.De at the Bauhaus 209 for a get together November 6 at 6 pm. www.modestodesign.org

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PERFORMANCE VIEW

A Time to Perform in November

By Kaye Osborn and Chris Murphy Refreshing cool autumn breezes embrace

our community. Colorful trees line our streets like stoic statues. There are many theatrical venues to support. Were you able to catch a show last month? If not, check out the offerings below. I can guarantee that something will catch your eye.

Here’s what is happenin’ in our neck of the woods Modesto Junior College Main Auditorium, East Campus Peter and the Starcatcher The production offers a family-friendly prequel to Peter Pan adventure on the high seas and the faraway Mollusk Island, where an orphan, Peter, and his mysterious new friend, Molly, overcome bands of pirates and thieves in a quest to keep a magical secret safe and save the world from evil. Tix at http://mjc.tix.com or (209) 575-6776 Nov. 1, 2 & 3 at 7 PM Nov. 4 at 2 PM

Sunday Afternoons at CBS Chris Pucci: opera tenor Nov. 4 at 3 PM

Prospect Theater Project Watch on the Rhine Nov. 16-Dec. 2

Gallo Center for the Arts GCRC Stand and Deliver If you loved the movie, you’ll love the play!

Nov. 2-4: Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 PM and Sun. at 2 PM

MPA’ - It’s a Wonderful Life Nov. 23- 25 Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 PM, Sun. at 2 PM

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Sat., Nov. 24: 2 PM & 7 PM

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GALLO CENTER! Prospect Theatre Project Watch on the Rhine Nov 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 29

By Lillian Hellman Told in compelling, human terms, the play is an eloquent and stirring tribute to the brave men and women who, despite all odds, struggled early on to stem the tide of fascism which was soon to spread throughout Europe and the world. A powerful and moving play by one of our most celebrated writers. A great success in both New York and London when first produced and when revived on Broadway. Get tix and more info at www. propecttheatreproject.org

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November 4 Our local high schools are delivering some fantastic performances this fall season Johansen High Drama is presenting the Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

by Don Zolidis. This will be a whimsical performance in the Eleanod McNightHaines Theatre.

641 Norseman Dr Modesto November 2 & 3 7 pm Tix $6 Students/ Seniors and $ 8 adults Advance tix email: oliver.r@monet.k12. ca.us

Enochs High School Don’t miss this presentation of the Crucible beginning December 1, 8, 14, &15th Enochs Multipurpose Room Tix: $Students $5 Adults $7

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The Trifecta Is Complete at St. Stans

By Brandilyn Brown

We know what it takes to make a memo-

rable water hole: good beer, good service, and good food. That trifecta is complete at the St. Stan’s taproom with their new pub food launch.

They’ve had brick oven pizzas since day 1, but along with their mouth-watering pizzas they now serve up calzones (try the Spicy Monkey, it’s fantastic), gourmet sausages (individually or in a sharable sample platter), caprese salad, pizza-sized pretzels with beer cheese, and they even have dessert covered: churro donuts with house-made cinnamon whipped cream. Divine!

We guarantee you’ll love pairing these new plates with their live music, Geeks Who Drink Thursdays and their Tournament Tuesdays. Tournament Tuesdays are a free-for-all. You show up with your buddies any time after 7pm and play a game you brought or pull one from the shelf. (Cards Against Humanity is a popular choice.)

Prizes are awarded per table, and are various swag items and coupons for one penny pints. Geeks Who Drinks Thursdays are from 7pm to 9pm, and there are 8 rounds

Soup is Stewing this Season!

FOOD BITS

By Jessica L. Sule & Mick V. Rubalcava

Now that the cooler weather has

arrived, hot soup season is upon us!

We went around town to taste a few of our local favorites that we have been eagerly anticipating.

Mocha Magic has a dedicated soup season which has now begun.

We treated ourselves to their Taco Chicken soup. The Taco Chicken has a thick, tomato base and is loaded with chicken, beans, tomatoes, and corn and is finished off with a pile of shredded cheese and tortilla strips. It was quite mild but very flavorful.

Papachinos serves a popular White Bean soup all year long, but we tried a seasonal specialPumpkin soup! This time they made the soup vegan with a broth base and tons of warm winter flavors like cumin and garam masala. It had a thin purée consistency that was very rich and satisfying.

Fuzio’s year-round offering of Clam Chowder on the weekends is even more mouth-watering in this weather! This clam chowder is chunky and hearty- well seasoned with herbs, red potatoes, celery, carrots, clams, and bacon, rivaling other soups of the same name.

Another local favorite who serves many soups year-round is Chefs of New York.

We indulged in their Pasta Fagioli, which

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of the game in which to score points for your team. Prizes are awarded throughout the game like coupons for $3 off your tab.

Also new is their gluten-free cauliflower pizza crust which is super delicious! Vegan and vegetarian pizza options are available as well.

Coming soon is a beer club, where your rewards for loyalty will be cheaper pints, growler refills, and special VIP nights where you can try new beer before anyone else. Follow them on facebook to stay in the loop!

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is a heavier broth soup with garbanzo, cannellini, and kidney beans with pasta, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

This soup is great as a stand-alone dish or as a side accompanying an entree.

One stew that is definitely an entree of its own is Sabatino’s Cioppino. This indulgent fish stew has a savory tomato-based broth and is overflowing with fresh swordfish, sea bass, Dungeness crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, and oysters with Italian seasoning.

We asked the ModestoNews.com audience for soup suggestions. Local viewers Theresa Jones Nicolls and Jewel Kee recommended The Velvet Grill & Creamery as their go-to for a great soup selection year-round.

Margarita Avila Lundberg loves the Tomato soup from Picasso’s. Diana Hess Mitchell said, “I adore the Tom Kha Kai at the Thailand Restaurant.” Christina Day and Cande Gaxiola both love the soups at Dewz.

See more suggestions by local soup lovers on the ModestoNews.com Facebook page and go get some soup!

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Barkin’ Dog Grill

Great fresh food along with live entertainment. Enjoy music every weekend.

Address: 940 10th St. Modesto Phone # 572-2341

Chefs of New York

These restaurants bring a taste of authentic New York cuisine to Modesto. Fresh, delicious food in a fun and inviting atmosphere.

Addresses: 1325 J St. & 2307 Oakdale Rd. Modesto - Phone # 857-5102

Concetta

A truly unique dining experience.

Address: 1205 J St. Modesto Phone # 529-3282

Deva Café

Enjoy the culture of Downtown Modesto and spectacular food made with the freshest ingredients.

1202 J St. Modesto - Phone # 572-3382

Fuzio Universal Bistro

East meets West at this casual yet classy spot for global flavorsome from fire-grilled pizzas to spring rolls.

1020 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 557-9711

Graffiti Dogs

Cruise on down! Now open serving gourmet hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and more.

Address: 1002 10th St. Modesto Phone # 238-9990

Lula’s Neighborhood Grill

Enjoy great tasting burgers and more made with fresh ingredients that will blow you away.

4821 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto Phone # 526-0009

Mocha Magic

From gourmet coffee drinks to exquisite lunch dishes to ice cream. Dine in or have it delivered in Downtown Modesto.

Address: 920 16th St. Modesto Phone # 522-8955

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Papachino’s Greco-Roman Restaurant

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Take a little trip to the Mediterranean with an amazing variety of great food.

Address: 1212 J St. Modesto Phone # 578-5225

Piccadilly Deli & Sandwich Shop Right in the heart of Downtown Modesto.

Delicious meats cut fresh daily along an all you can eat salad bar.

Address: 941 10th St. Modesto Phone # 523-0748

Acoustic Acoustic Set Set with with “Rick Barnes & Friends” “Rick Barnes & Friends” 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Ralston’s Goat

Enjoy great food while surrounded by great people in the heart of Downtown Modesto.

1001 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 549-9413

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM LIVE MUSIC FEATURING:

Sabatino’s Ristorante

LIVE MUSIC FEATURING: • Silvermoon

Upbeat Italian cafe offering a menu of traditional fare, including breakfast in a cheerful space.

Address: 421 McHenry Ave. Modesto Phone # 576-7116

& Special Guest Artists • Silvermoon

- “BluesBox Brothers” Pete & Frank Grimaldi - Shelly, Claudia & Debbie “Sensations” - Greg Rivera - “BluesBox Brothers” Pete &contact Frank Grimaldi For more information the Elks Lodge at 209-524-4421 - Shelly, Claudia & Debbie “Sensations” Charity Way, Modesto CA 95356

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Urbano California Bistro

Now open for lunch, dine-in and delivery!

With some seriously huge and delicious steaks for dinner.

1016 H St. Modesto - Phone # 622-1108

Velvet Grill & Creamery

Classic cars, rock n’ roll, burgers and shakes.

All American home town food made fresh from scratch.

Address: 2204 McHenry Ave. Modesto Phone # 544-9029

Verona’s Cucina Italiana

Delicious Italian cuisine in an elegant inviting atmosphere. Eat, drink and be merry.

Address: 1700 McHenry Ave. Modesto Phone # 549-8876

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UNPLUGGED VIEW An Offering You Can’t Refuse I spent a month trying the

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keto diet over the summer, after a friend got me curious about it. High fat, no bread, no sugar. It works! But everything is upside down when you’re on this diet.

For instance, you have to take the gun and leave the cannoli. It’s unnatural, I tell you.

Keto wasn’t the only thing that left me longing for the culture of Italy in recent months. At my annual visit to one of my favorite acoustic festivals, I discovered an incredible new act called PizziCali. This quartet is a beautiful marriage of friendship and musicianship, combining guitar, percussion, strings & vocals into a lively and earthy sound. Spend an afternoon with them as they share their deep love for old rhythms and traditions from different regions of southern Italy. Sunday 11/18 at 3 PM, Moon & Sixpence Music And Art House, 500 9th St. between E & F, $20.

Another fine concert this month also features music from The Boot. At Sunday Afternoons At CBS, tenor Chris Pucci will be performing a selection of opera classics and pop standards in a program reminiscent of Andrea Bocelli. Chris has performed at Car-

By Aaron Rowan negie Hall and even received a bit of mentorship from Pavarotti while studying music. 11/4 at 3 PM, 1705 Sherwood Ave., $25/$20/$10.

Bruce Guynn & Big Rain appear at Moon & Sixpence on Sunday the 11th. Their music has been on radio charts throughout the U.S., Europe and Australia. Their live set effortlessly flows from up-tempo dance songs to heartfelt ballads to improvisation. Bluesy Americana songwriter Bethany Saint-Smith will give an opening set. She’s just released a book of poetry and might even give a reading or two as well. 3 PM, $15.

The State Theatre hosts two screenings of a fascinating music documentary, Landfillharmonic, on Thursday the 15th. The film follows the adventures of a student orchestra from Paraguay who play instruments built from recycled garbage. I saw a few of these instruments up close when I visited the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix.

Showings are 10:30am and 6:00pm, free to the public.

And we’ll end this month at Moon & Sixpence on Sunday 11/25 with Briget Boyle, performing work from her recent solo

album. Briget comes from a background singing traditional East European folk music with several different ensembles, but her solo career is built on genre-bending Americana.

Show starts at 3 PM, $10 at the door. Up close and intimate is the greatest way to experience live music, so be sure to visit www.modestounplugged.com to stay up to date on all Modesto Unplugged has to offer!

GO NEWMAN Over at the classic West Side Theatre in November there is a reunion to look forward to and enjoy. It’s the return of the west side’s own HIGHWAY 33 band. This group of talented musicians has a tremendous fan group and real history in Stanislaus and Merced counties.

West Side residents and former West Side residents, Frank Amaral, Tino Gomes, David Hicks, David Keller, and Paul Rettinhouse reunite to perform some of their favorite rock and roll standards.

Always a fun reunion. Always a sell-out. Get your tickets soon and join us November.$12 General $15 Reserved Doors:7:00 Show:8:00 www.westsidetheatre.or

“America Recycles Day”

A campaign instituted by the National Recycling Coalition, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. Since its inception in 1997, the America Recycles Day campaign has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and work, and to buy products made with recycled materials. Residents in every State of the nation participate in America Recycles Day events. Held annually on November 15th, millions of people become better informed as a result of the national America Recycles Day campaign.

In the “spirit” of America Recycles Day, the City of Modesto’s Solid Waste Division is partnering with the Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources in hosting an America Recycles Day event on November 15, 2018 at the Historic State Theatre. We will be showing the award winning environmental film, Landfill Harmonic at no charge. The film takes a look at trash as a valuable resource and offers alternatives for creating music out of trash.

Landfill Harmonic is a true testament to the human spirit and that anything is possible when you believe! In a world where we have become a disposable society, a film like Landfill Harmonic will make you believe in innovation and endless possibilities even in the most unlikely places.

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INTER VIEW Each November 11, we take the time to remember, recognize and celebrate those that put their lives on the line to service our county, keeping us free for nearly 250 years. There are also those that make sure that our veterans are cared for and served every day of the year. Modesto has recently seen the addition of a full service Veterans facility, offering education, meeting spaces, events and health services. In addition to health issues, many veterans need assistance to continue their education or find employment upon re-entering civilian life and returning to their homes in Stanislaus County. A large number of veterans do not know what services are available to them - or even where to turn. Michael Pelucca was recently appointed Board Chair of the Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County.

Mike served two tours in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine. He retired, after 38 years in education as a high school Business Education Teacher. Mike is active in the Marine Corps League, Disabled American Veterans, and the American Legion. He is also a current staff member of the annual Stanislaus County Marine Reserves Toys for Tots Campaign. Mike also tutors adults in Reading for Literacy programs. Mike is Chair of the Foundation and also Commandant of the Marine Corps League. Let’s get to know Mike and learn more about what they do.

ModestoView: What is the mission of the newly formed Veterans Service Center?

Mike Pelucca: The Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County is committed to bringing people, organizations and resources together in time, space, and effort to effectively improve the well-being of all Stanislaus County veterans of the United States Armed Forces and their families. We entered into an agreement with Stanislaus County to create, operate, maintain and lease our 19,000 sq. ft. portion of the overall building. The Stanislaus Veteran Center located at 3500 Coffee Rd. in Modesto serve veterans, their families and many others in the community. Among services offered are the Veterans Service Office, the Area Agency on Aging, the MOVE project, HICAP insurance consultation, the Community Services Agency. Medical Care is offered by the VA Medical Clinic through VA Palo Alto Medical System.

MV: You must be passionate about the role our service people have in protecting the USA as you service two tours in Vietnam. How does this affect your new role a service provider to fellow veterans?

MP: I was injured in my second tour in Vietnam and medevac’d out and spent a year and half in the hospital. I saw firsthand what happens to many veterans, even those

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who never served in combat were injured and exposed to harmful unknown and dangerous chemicals and accidents. Approximately 37% of veterans eligible for benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA) are enrolled in the system. Many do not know what they are entitled to have, or how to enroll. One of our goals was provide a one stop shop for veterans and their dependents. That is one reason why we formed the Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County (VFSC).

MV: Was it difficult to do a second tour in Vietnam?

MP: It was not difficult to serve a second tour in Vietnam. I volunteered. I returned two months after I came back from the first tour. I felt that would I better serve in Vietnam rather than states. I had experience and knowledge to help new marines coming to the war.

MV: Based on your experience, what is one of the common services that veterans require?

MP: The most common services needed by veterans, are to enroll in the VA system for benefits they are entitled to have and earned, assistance with counseling to make the transition from the military into civilian

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life, and finding assistance programs to help them have better life. We gather and provide information on county-wide events and resources to help veterans.

MV: It was a multi-year project to be able to develop the Veterans Service Center, what did this accomplish that hadn’t been done in the past.

MP: The Veteran Service Center provides veterans and their families to find the most needed assistance programs and socialization opportunities in one place.

No driving all around town. Very soon we will be starting a morning coffee and doughnuts program in our banquet hall that holds up to 300 people seated. This will enable veterans to come in and socialize with other veterans to renew friendships and make new friends. Veterans may play cards, read, engage others in conversation.

They will also be able to tell us what we can do for them at the center. Currently we hold a Senior Day Dance every Thursday beginning at 9:00 a.m. The band – Bonnie and the Boys Out Back – provides music for dancing and enjoyment. Our volunteers make fresh sandwiches that people can purchase with chips and beverages. This program has been in place for over a year.

We also have a Friday afternoon veterans

and their guests at our Lounge/Bar starting at 4:30 p.m. every week. We are also setting up a library of used books and magazines for veterans to utilize.

MV: What have been some of the big successes since the Center has been open?

MP: We hold an annual Crab Feed in January and several events throughout the year.

The dinner will also celebrate our WWII veterans’ with a tribute including the Johansen High Scholl musical program providing music and a presentation of the World War II era. We recently held a First responders dinner and tribute to remember the 9-11 tragedy. Many events have been held at our center Since April 2017.

MV: How can people help with this project and get involved?

MP: People wishing to help our project may volunteer to help, make donations, and come by to visit the Veterans Center. We are looking to create a museum in our lobby and hallways with items that reflect what veterans have done, and are doing, for our country. We live in a great country. They may contact us at 3500 Coffee Rd Suite 15, Modesto, 95355 or call us at 209-343-6292.

Our main hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Weekdays.

MV: Is this facility available to non-veterans, such as other community groups?

MP: The facility is available for non-veterans and other community groups to use for events or simply to visit us.

MV: What do you enjoy most about living in Modesto?

MP: I was born in Modesto and like this community and the location is near many places to reach fairly easy like the mountains and the ocean.

MV: What is something that people might not know about our Veterans?

MP: Many people may not know that Veterans’ all around our community and the country quietly work and volunteer in their community to help in many ways that help people in our country. They are unsung heroes ready to help those in need. When Veterans’ commit to assist, they follow through and sometimes go above and beyond. They are skilled and disciplined from their experiences in the military.

MV: Our signature question; Beatles or Stones ?

MP: Beatles 1st, Stones 2nd and also the Beach Boys

For more information: http://vetsfoundation.org 3500 Coffee Rd, Ste 15 Modesto 95355 209.343.6292

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Black Friday Tips

By Chris Murphy

Our advice, stay out of the long lines and spend this day shopping with our local stores. Or you can do like we did last year and do a downtown Modesto Pub Crawl. You will feel so relieved to not be shopping, but cruising around with your friends and enjoying the day after Thanksgiving.

Creativity,

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family, friendship and fun is in the air every

November in Modesto USA. I walk outside in the morning to get my morning newspaper and it is dark, chilly and amazing. I just love the feeling in the air, and the buzz in the community as we get ready for the holidays, getting ready for Thanksgiving and other fun harvest events. Pretty soon, over the Thanksgiving weekend it all seems to fade into the Christmas holidays and Hannukah celebration. It is kind of weird how it just transitions and the seasons change from warm and comfy harvest to cool and wintery in front of your eyes, just like the center pages of this magazine you are reading. Kinda freaky huh? So let’s get into it and check out the cool things to enjoy.

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Shop Local on Small Business Saturday. This is the day when it is all about our local economy. When you shop local, you are not buying a CEO their third beach house, you are helping someone put their kids through school, play soccer and support the local business people that are the first to give back to the community. These are the people that are investing in our community so we should invest in them too. We do business here with our friends and we need to keep our $ local.

One of Modesto’s best fall traditions has become the Mod-

Shop weekend, brought to life by the dynamic trip of Ruhi Sheikh, Kate Trompetter and Tricia Rosenow. You can do really creative small shopping at Mod Shop on Nov 24 from 5-9pm, located on J St between 10th and 13th St. Shoppers can browse over 60 booths featuring local artists selling art, home decor, clothing, jewelry, children’s clothes and toys, plants, pottery, vintage finds, and handcrafted foods. Enjoy food and drink at Deva Cafe, Concetta, Preservation Coffee, Ralston’s Goat, Tresetti’s and more. Downtown will be bustling with live music sponsored by ModestoView and there will be much fun, for families and super crafty stuff. Support young entrepreneurs at Mini Mod Shop located at Mistlin Gallery, our community hub. See all of the ModShop vendors at www.modshop209.com

Crafty Crafts and hand made in Modesto!

ModShop – Modesto’s Holiday Season Opener

One of Modesto’s best fall traditions has become the ModShop weekend, brought to life by the dynamic trip of Ruhi Sheikh, Kate Trompetter and Tricia Rosenow. You can do really creative small shopping at Mod Shop on Nov 24 from 5-9pm, located on J St between 10th and 13th St. Shoppers can browse over 100 booths featuring local artists selling art, home decor, clothing, jewelry, children’s clothes and toys, plants, pottery, vintage finds, and handcrafted foods. Enjoy food and drink at Deva Cafe, Concetta, Preservation Coffee, Ralston’s Goat, Tresetti’s, many other boutiques and more. Downtown will be bustling with live music sponsored by ModestoView and there will be much fun, for families and super crafty stuff. Support young entrepreneurs at Mini Mod Shop located at Mistlin Gallery, our community hub.

See all of the ModShop vendors at www.modshop209.com

Singing Bear

I’m so excited to be at Mod Shop! It feels like these bibs are coming full circle; let me explain why. I’m Maggie High (née: Bankson) and I make baby bibs. My mom used to make these bibs and I helped her at craft shows/markets. Her health has since declined and when my baby started eating solids, I couldn’t use other bibs so I started making them. I’ve breathed new life into the bibs. I use contemporary fabrics, I revamped the edging, and I am very committed to and passionate about using only 100% natural materials. I served in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia and have traveled all over the world and have seen how plastic and synthetic waste can affect the environment, especially in places where trash pick up doesn’t happen. I believe that we, in developed nations especially, need to do all we can to help protect our environment.

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ singingbearshop Website: http://www.singingbearshop.com

Crafty Crafts are Fun

There are over 100 crafters at the 2018 ModShop. You will find so much variety and we are sure that you will not leave empty handed. Here are just a few of the crafters you will see at ModShop on November 24.

Opulent.Studio

Opulent.studio’s creator Nikki Oettinger creates one of a kind resin art. Using a mixture of resin, which offers enhanced texture, intensified colors, reflective finishes and exaggerated depth that imply motion along with other mediums like acrylics, pigments, inks, spray paint and reclaimed woods she creates paintings, jewelry and other unique items for your home.

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Crafty Crafts and hand made in Modesto!

Foxtails and Lace “Hello, my name is Kristine and I’m the maker behind Foxtails and Lace. I create Fiber Art that mainly consists of modern embroidery and weavings. I love that I get to share my work and passion through events like Mod Shop each year. It’s so amazing to get to know the community here in Modesto and help create a unique piece for someone’s home” Email: Foxtailsandlace@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxtailsandlace

Carrie Arnold Designs

Items on sale at Philips Lighting and Mistlin Gallery Carrie Arnold, owner of local business, Phillips Lighting and Home, is also an artist, maker, and creative thinker. She loves to create works that are expressive, colorful and whimsical. She has also become known as a pet portrait artist. As a Mod Shop Maker, Carrie has created a line of tiles based on her sketchbook and whimsical art pieces. She will also be offering a limited number of pet commissions and other small items Email: Cjane410@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriejanea/

Mama Tried & CO.

Selena Shuman “ Stained Glass started out as a creative outlet, grew into an obsession, and shortly became Mama Tried & CO. It started in October of 2017, when we first brought our creations to DoMo First Friday Market, several months after I built it into a legitimate business, and now do what I love for a living. Something I couldn’t be more thankful for, or could have done without the support of Our community!”

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Paper Lane Design

My name is Tiffany Benson, and I am the owner of Paper Lane Design. This is my fourth year participating in Mod Shop, and it is the perfect event to support local creatives. This year my booth with be full of hand lettered products, including cups, ornaments, signs, and cake toppers that are perfect for the holidays. There will be many items ready to take home with you the night of, and options for special customizations Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/PaperLaneDesign Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/PaperLaneDesign

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There is so much happening here this holiday season. You better check this list out and check it twice... You are going to need to book babysitters or take the whole family because you won’t want to miss out on any of these.

Nov 11 - Central Valley Con - Modesto Centre Plaza 10 am Nov 15 – 98 Degrees at Christmas – Gallo Center Nov 15 – Salvation Army Kettle Kick Off – Modesto Center Plaza Nov 17 - Modesto On Ice Opening Day - 11th - K St Nov 22 - Thanksgiving and Turkey Trot Run Nov 23 - Sonora Christmas Parade - Downtown Sonora Nov 23, 24, 25 - Sonora Christmas Craft and Music Fest Motherlode Fairgrounds Nov 23, 24, 25 – MPA’s Wonderful Life – Gallo Center Nov 24 - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Gallo Center Nov 24 - Frozen Sing-a-long – State Theatre Nov 24 - Shop Small Saturday – All day. All over Modesto.

Nov 24 - ModShop Craft Market - Downtown Modesto 5 pm Nov 24, 25 - Polar Express Train Rides – Jamestown Railtown 1897 Nov 30, Dec 1 - Warren Miller’s Face of Winter – State Theatre - 7:30 pm Nov 30, Dec 1 – Modesto Symphony Holiday Pops Dec 1 - Breakfast with Santa - Modesto Senior Center 8 am Dec 1 - Santa Shares Breakfast - Gallo Center 8 am Dec 1 - Sugar Plum Tea - Grand Theatre Tracy 11 am Dec 1 - Dickens Christmas Fair - 15th St & McHenry Mansion Dec 1 – Modesto Holiday of Lights Parade – Downtown Modesto - 5:30 pm Dec 1 - Rockin’ Holiday Opening Day –10th St Plaza 5:30 pm Dec 1 - Fiesta Navidad- Merced Theatre - 7 pm

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Amazing Rockin’ Holiday Preview Clip and save this list and please check our calendar at www.modestoview. com for the most up to date. info on these and other events. If your event is missing, you have to tell us about it at events@modestoview.com Dec 1 – Rockin’ Tree Lighting – 10th St Plaza 7:30 pm Dec 1 – 191St Army Band Holiday Performance – 10th St Plaza 8:00 pm Dec 5 - US Air Force Band Holiday Concert - Turlock Community Theatre 7 pm Dec 6 - Rat Pack Holiday with Matt Henderson – State Theatre FREE 2 pm Dec 7 - Christmas Parade of Lights - Turlock - 6:30 pm Dec 7 - Holiday Choral Concert - MJC East 7 pm Dec 7, 8 – Tiny Tim Christmas – Gallo Center Dec 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 - Central West Ballet – The Nutcracker – Gallo Center Dec 8 - Spirit of Giving Run - 10th Street Plaza 8 am Dec 8 - SantaCon - Downtown Modesto 5 pm Dec 13 - CWB – Nutcracker in Jazz Dec 13 – Opus Handbell Concert – Gallo Center Dec 15 – Very Choral Christmas – Gallo Center Dec 15,16 Nutcracker - Grand Theatre Tracy Dec 18 – 24 Holiday Movies at the State Theatre Dec 20 - Brian Setzer Christmas - Gallo Center for the Arts Dec 21 – Dave Koz Christmas – Gallo Center

Rockin Holiday @ the Rockin North Pole Dec 1, 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, and 23

Free Pictures with Rockin’ Santa and Live Rockin’ Bands The ModestoView Rockin’ Modesto Holiday Tree Laser Voodoo Light shows 6-11 nightly

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By Chris Murphy

If you thought 2018 went by fast, wait until you experience the next 60 days. The Harvest and Holiday season is always so great here in our area. This year while we enjoy all things Pumpkin Spice, we will get into the Holiday season on the 17th with the opening of the Modesto on Ice Skating rink.

All Skate! All Skate! Those are words that everyone loves. This super fun seasonal ice rink opens in the heart of Downtown Modesto on November 17th, 2018. Tickets go on sale online November 1st and are $12 for children 3-12 years old and $15 for ages 13 and up, including skate rentals. Best of all, make an evening out of it and walk around 10th and 11th St before or after your skate. Pre-skate dinner? Pictures with Rockin’ Santa at Rockin Holiday? Apres-skate cocktails or a movie? There is so much to do and enjoy. You can buy your tix in advance to make it easy to get out on the ice. Make sure you fill out your waiver in advance. www.modestoonice.com

Dickens Faire - December 1 7am-3pm

Take a step back in time! The McHenry Mansion will be fully decorated like a Victorian Christmas and there will be crafts and activities for the kiddos at the McHenry Museum. You may tour the beautiful McHenry Mansion, which will be decorated for the holidays as it was in Victorian Times. Docents dressed in period clothing, and stationed throughout the home, will be available to answer questions about the history and artifacts of this beautiful Victorian house. Note, the Modesto Farmer’s Market will be at its regular location.

Holiday Parade December 1

One of Modesto’s best holiday traditions is the annual Holiday Parade. This year’s theme is “Holiday Hoedown”. The parade starts at 5:30 as it snakes through downtown down I St, 10th St and back up J Street. Make sure you get your spot along the route and your fave restaurant patios will fill up fast so don’t miss out. The Rockin’ Tree lighting happens immediately following the parade in 10th St Plaza. www.modestogov.com/553/Holiday-Parade

Rockin Holiday opens December 1

Rockin’ Holiday and the Rockin North Pole light up 10th St Plaza. The Rocking Holiday Pixel Show Tree will lighting up 10th St Plaza and our Rockin North Pole will feature amazing new shows. Rockin Holiday is fun for the whole family! We take you back with rockin’ retro cheer and special vintage style décor to the original cruise route on 10th Street! Rockin’ Santa, his Rockin’ elves and his Rockin’ hot rod sleigh will be available for free photo ops for your family Christmas cards! Every half hour look up into the sky to see snow right here in Modesto! Sip your hot cocoa or your Irish Coffee, and eat your roasted chestnuts. This fun family holiday party is not one to miss!

The Rockin’ Tree features a nightly programmed pixel animated light show created by Brian Friend of Laser Voodoo that will be something to see! We light the Rockin’ Tree December 1st at 7:30 after the parade. We are connecting with Modesto On Ice so that it is even more fun and exciting.

Rockin Tree Show nightly 6 -11 pm

Rockin’Holiday Live with Music, Santa and Snow and Rockin’ Santa and his elves will be there every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6-9.

Yes friends this all happens and it is there for you for FREE thanks to all of our partners. Modesto Rockin’ Holiday is created by: Chris Murphy, Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group, ModestoView, Brian - Friend Laser Voodoo, Matt Paine and Collins Electric with support from the amazing people at the City of Modesto, the Modesto Downtown Improvement District and others TBD.

Special Guests! The 191st Army Band

Is coming to Modesto. This is a really big deal as this band has performed all around the world. Dating back to WWII, the 91st Division Band has a rich and distinguished history. Instituted in 1943, the band played near the front line in Italy alongside the 91st Infantry Division. In 2003, the band was ordered into active military service for 19 months for which it was awarded the Army Superior Unit Award. In 2008, the band was reassigned the 191st Army Band under the 63rd Regional Support Command.

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There will be two versions of the 191st Army Band performing in Modesto on December 1. First during the City Of Modesto Holiday Parade, there will be a traditional marching band which will excite the crowd. Immediately following the Rockin’ Holiday Tree lighting in 10th St Plaza, the party band version will take to the stage for a fun night of Christmas holiday favorites and dance music to rock the crowd into the December night while the ModestoView snow flurries swirl and Rockin Santa visits with kids and families.

Modesto is honored to have this amazing band here in our community to celebrate opening night.

Toy Drives

There are so many kids in need and there are so many with so much. Let’s share what we have and let’s donate.

Toys 4 Tots with the Marines Saturday, November 17th, Riverbank Save Mart in Crossroads Shopping Center 9-4 pm For more information contact (209) 896-3055 ext 700

The Lord’s Closet is in need of blankets. Please take time out and get rid of blankets you don’t need. I have people calling TLC for blankets. Drop them off at 1018 McHenry Ave. Modesto. 209-522-3800 Thx! What a gift to be able to give!

Soroptimist Giving Tree - Vintage Faire

You can give a gift to disadvantaged Modesto youths, from birth to 17 years. As a direct result of this partnership project, approximately 2000 youth in Modesto this year will receive Christmas gifts. For most of these children, the gifts they receive through this project are the ONLY gifts that they receive for Christmas.

For many of them, it is their only opportunity to receive new clothing. It is also an opportunity for many of these children to receive warm coats, shoes and blankets, which are greatly needed, and to receive a new toy purchased especially for them!

The Giving Tree Kiosk opens on “Black” Friday, November 23rd and closes on December 18th at 8:00pm and is staffed daily from 12noon to 8pm by Soroptimist members and community volunteers. With exceptions on: November 23rd and 24th - 10am to 8pm

Teddies and Toys with Silvermoon

Let’s bring teddy bears and rock the night away with Silvermoon Band and Friends. This will be a star studded night of music so that kids in our county will get a much needed toy this season. This event at the New Elks Hall will be a lot of fun and will feature Tri Tip dinner and great raffle items. Bring a Teddy or Toy to receive a raffle ticket or purchase for $10.00 All Teddy & Toys will be distributed to Stanislaus County Children by the following organizations: Modesto Veterans Of Foreign Wars VFW, Inter faith Ministries Of Modesto, Fraternal Order Of Eagles Modesto #2143 & Howard Training Center. Donations can be dropped off at the Elks Lodge, November 17th, 12PM - 12AM Acoustic Set with “Rick Barnes & Friends” 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Music Featuring: Silvermoon Band with Guest Artists until 11 pm contact the Elks Lodge at 209-524-4421 / Charity Way, Modesto CA 95356 $ 25 Per person - includes dinner Dinner 5:30 PM – 7:00 Music until 11:00

Community Hospice – Festival of Lights - Nov 30

On display for two weeks at the Gallo Center for the Arts, you will see the heart of Community Hospice in all the beautifully designed, decorated and sponsored trees and wreaths by our community. Many have given of their talents, time and hearts all in support of the children served by Community Hospice’s Pediatric Palliative Care Program.” - Roni Edgmon. Join the Friends of Community Hospice for their annual Fantasy of Trees event! Fantasy of Trees is a Designer Decorated Tree and Wreath Auction, Holiday Luncheon and Boutique. Beautifully decorated trees and wreathes created by local designers are part of a silent auction. Friday, November 30, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more info http://hospiceheart.org/

These are just a small preview sample of the amazing things happening this season. Check www.modestoview.com for updated info and new things do to. Get the ModestoView Ap at Itunes & Android Store If you know of something else going on, email us ASAP and we ill add it to our calendar events@ modestoview.com FOR MORE MODESTO INFO: www.modestoview.com

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Thanks for Giving

By Middagh Goodwin It is November, a time to be thankful and reflective. We look forward to 2019 and another year of great entertainment throughout the area. Rockin Holiday kicks off on December 1st and happens every Thurs-Saturday until Christmas. Rockin Holiday is another Community event that the Modesto Area Music Association is happy to be involved. Come out get your picture taken with Santa, check out the World’s Tallest Pixel Light Tree and enjoy some great local performances.

Over the last year, we have helped put over $30,000 into local performers pockets.

We have helped create or partnered with several great annual events Music in the Plaza, Patio Fest, The Sampler, Star Wars Day along with booking the local stage at the Stanislaus County Fair. Please get in touch if you are in need of live entertainment, we want to help.

The Award show is over and what a great night. Thanks to everyone involved and especially all the local performers who make the 209 such a fun place to live.

Congratulation to all the winners, go to modestoareamusic.com to see who won.

We are already planning what we are going

to do for the 20th Anniversary of the Modesto Area Music Awards; it is going to be big.

Shop Local Saturday is November 24th and once again I want to encourage everyone to buy local art, music and crafts. Not only will you be able to secure unique gifts for your loved ones, but you will also be a patron of the arts. Our combined creates a huge endowment and allows local artist and performers continue to create and perform.

Another way to support the arts and shop locally is to buy gift certificates and go out to eat at local Restaurants, Cafes and Bars that host live entertainers and art shows.

2019 is right around the corner and we will be booking Music in the Plaza and Patio Fest starting in January so if you are interested in performing email us at mamarecords209@gmail.com, send in your gigs to events@modestoview.com we want to help you get the word out. Thanks to all our local performers, all the venues that give a home for art and music and everyone who goes out and supports. We are thankful for all of you.

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Table of Plenty It’s giving time.

Time to be mindful about what you say, how you model positivity, what you have and about how you can fill the void in others’ universe.

Our community is abundant with opportunities to be fulfilled culturally, artistically and leading by example to serve those in need.

DEVA Cafe will once again join giving hearts with Second Chance Consignment and Costume Corner for their annual Coat Drive. New and gently used outerwear, caps, gloves, and scarves will be collected and distributed by Inter Faith Ministries of Greater Modesto. Enjoy fantastic music choices at DEVA Sunday Brunch and Saturday Live Music Matinees with Ava Merchant 11/3, The Ardent Trio 11/4, Marcelle Griffin 11/11, Abraham Steve Lackey 11/17, Mattea Overstreet 11/18, Charlize Elizabeth 11/24 and Candace Lamb 11/25.

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BLUES VIEW Welcome to November

By Patty Castillo Davis

By Big Earl Matthews

Community Space and Subele will present la musica Mexicano in the form of Valley Wolf, Rubber Lizard and Jinetez on November 10 from 6pm to 12am. All ages event. Tickets $7 202 S. Santa Cruz Road, Modesto.

The Third Thursday Modesto Art Walk brings visual art and music together in perfect harmony on November 15. Featured on the ModestoView Stage are the Cereal Killers a multi MAMA winning crew of musicians featuring 2018 MAMA Lifetime Achievement Winner, Steve Ashman.

Mod Shop celebrates Small Business Saturday in a big musical way on November 24.

At every shopping venue, live music will be performed by artists to set the tone.

If you have not booked talent for your holiday festivities, now is the time to connect.

Consider an unorthodox venue for your seasonal party or family gathering. Support local business and music. Hire women musicians to headline your musical events and festivals. Make it your mantra.

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Hello Friends and welcome to November.

There are some pretty cool events coming up this month so let’s talk about it. It’s not blues but its still pretty cool, WAR is coming to the Tracy Grand on Nov 2nd.

Classic tunes and more groove then one man can handle. On the 4th is the Knights Ferry Pumpkin Roll and I will be there with the Poorhouse Millionaires at the Knights Ferry Saloon for the afterparty.

If you like your blues with some gospel you can head over to the Ceres Christian Church our on Roeding Rd got dinner and music with the Sonhouse Blues and Gospel Band. You can catch Tony and the Tuff Times at the Barking do at The Barkin’ Dog on the 10th. Also on the 10th, I will be at FIred Up Grill with the Poorhouse Millionaires.

I am hosting 2 Blues Jams this Month, on the 14th at Nino’s and on the 28th at Fired Up Grill.

On the 15th We are Bringing back the Ramble to the Fired up Grill. Our first acts will be Mattea Overstreet, Cole Hinkle and Tiffany Rose. I’m pretty excited, I can’t lie.

You have another chance to check out Tony and the Tuff Times out in Stockton at Whirlow’s on the 17th. On the 23 and 24th Jeramy Norris and the Dangerous Mood will be up at the Iron Door in Groveland.

Always worth the trip.

If you want to see just how far you can take the blues on the guitar I recommend checking out Joe Bonamassa at the Bob Hope Theater in Stockton. He is one of the biggest blues acts on the planet and it’s an amazing room. I have always been blown away by what a gem of a venue it really is.

That’s all I have for you in November. As always I hope to see you out at a show.

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JAZZ VIEW What’s new with Jazz and the Blues News?

If you luv music you’re gonna love this...

Well, fall is upon us and there are changes in weather, temperature and political climate, I feel a chill! But whether you vote Blue, Red or Sepia Brown, if you believe in change just Vote. After all the drama on social media picking sides and naming names we all need to go out and vote, but please vote, this is how things get done and this is how we the people effect a change.

And thanks all that came out to Blue Monday Party in October, aside from some great music by the band and Raul Slaps was the featured artist which was a fundraiser to replace his stolen Trombone. We raised a good chunk of change to help with his new bone. On to the business at hand, if you were at the Mama Awards you know we have some great musicians here in the Valley that we need to continue to support by any means possible. This means being creative about venues, promoting the arts and making it happen. New on the horizon this year a new venue is the “Shire” that won a Mama that is creating a new scene for the music and arts so check them out!

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Blue Monday Party invitational jam returns on Monday November 12 with special guest Jazz guitarist John Albano. John is a classically trained guitarist as well as Jazz guitar and teaches as well as performs at UC Merced. The Barkin’ Dog Grill House Band the Blue Monday Band will feature this time around: John Albano guitar, Tim Allen Bass and vocals, Dave Hawkes’s drums, Pat Governor on organ, Dave Dow and Eric Benson on Keys and on horn section John Burt -alto Sax, Marti Martinez -tenor sax and Kevin Marin -trumpet. Call the Dog for reservations: 572-2341. If you play, come on down and sit in with the best musicians in the area, or to listen and dance, it’s gonna’ be smoking!

And speaking of smokin’, the Burn’t ends Barbecue is open for your business! Attended lunch recently and the food was great, Trip Tip, biscuit, ribs with some sides.

Located down on 9th street is now open lunch and dinner so go down and get ready to be struttin’ with some barbecue.

And the Barkin’ Dog Grill, one of my favorite family friendly venues continues with some live music coming at you for

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MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL November; 2nd Hot Club Faux Gitane / Gypsy Jazz, 10th Tony & the tough times/ Blues, 12th Blue Monday Party with Eric Benson Presents, 16th Alley Jazz Company/ smoking straight ahead Jazz, 17th Red Dog Ash/ foot stompin’ Blue Grass, and the 30th the Tail Lights/Americana. And every single Thursday Dave Dow pianist extraordinaire hosts a Thursday Jazz Jam session for people to sit in and play some music.

Come back out for Third Thursday Art Walk 5 to 9:00 PM for some great art and music in the downtown! Lowdown on the jam session in the downtown: Queen Bean Sundays open mike night also in an all age environment. So take some time out to hear some live music and the arts of our own town as well this month, think globally and act locally.

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Hello, hello, hello.

Congratulations to Serena Gamboa--the Spicy Latina--for her win at the 2018 Modesto Area Music Awards (MAMA) for Best Comedy. Serena was born and raised in Modesto and has been performing and producing shows for five years. She was raised by her dad, an ex-Marine/ex-cop, so she has a love for veterans and regularly produces benefits for veteran’s groups.

Serena is also a cannabis advocate due to her own experiences with cannabis for her epilepsy and works with Weed for Warriors.

This advocacy has led her to create her own private label hot sauce. Please join me for an extended interview with Serena on the Modesto View website as she is my guest on my video show Run the Light.

Speaking of interviews...apologies to Marcus Peverill. He was my guest on Run the Light for October, however, the video was not shared due to technical difficulties.

Marcus will be rescheduled for December.

In the meantime, he is probably performing somewhere near you so find him on Facebook and see a show.

You may be thinking: hey, I think I could be funny, I could get an award. Well, comics

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a Thanksgiving dinner, you know how special this annual Thanksgiving meal is for so many people. Local entrepreneur and successful businessperson Dan Costa remembers this growing up and this experience formed his work ethic that still drives him today. Dan has rallied his food service partners, his own team and community friends and volunteers to serve a full Thanksgiving for any that need it. Last year they served over 2000 people in need and nearly 35,000 have been served over 30 years. Please help Dan and Denise Costa and friends on Thanksgiving Day to really make a difference in someone’s life. Additional food prepared benefits the Salvation Army of Modesto.

You can donate at www.thanks4givingmodesto.com” November 22, 12 pm – 3 pm Modesto Center Plaza

get started at open mics and there are a lot more open mics in the 209 (Francesca’s in Patterson, Finnegan’s in Stockton, Clarion in Modesto, Fired Up Grill in Ceres and the Blue Horse Lounge in Ceres to name a few), but you may be too shy to ask how to join in. Well, here you go. A crash course in open mic: 1) The standard time at a 209 open mic is 5 minutes so you should try to have that much time ready. Less is okay--just don’t go over. 2) Show up when sign ups start.

3) Put your name on the list. 4) Introduce yourself to the host so they’ll know you’re nearby when it’s getting close to your turn.

5) Go up on stage. 6) Keep the microphone in front of your mouth and speak into it--no really, remind yourself, you’ll forget.

7) Watch for the light from the host that is your cue to leave the stage 8) leave the stage. 8) Don’t get mad if the host mispronounces your name. I’m sure you shall be so famous we will all know you are Po-TAH-to head, not Po-TAY-to head, in the meantime, have a seat, Bub. Easy peasy.

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I’ve been told many times by runners and walkers alike that Modesto’s Spirit of Giving “Jingle Bell Run” is the best local race by far.

Tis the Season for giving! On the morning of Saturday, December 8th, our Modesto downtown comes alive once more like Christmas morning in Whoville. Yes, the snow will fall over our downtown Spirit of Giving RUN as runners, walkers and Who and Who alike take part in this Event. It’s fitness at it’s best for this Quake DJ with the giving spirit in all. There will be a 5K run or walk, Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, Music by The Quake Mobile DJ, snow falling from the sky, being brought to you from our friends at The Modesto View Magazine, and so much more! Oh yes and don’t forget there will also be the children’s fun run where we need all the children to chase the Grinch

out of town because he wants to steal away your Christmas. All proceeds benefited from this fantastic event go to our Youth Recreation Programs and The Modesto Gospel Mission. Don’t forget to also bring non-perishable food items for a chance to win some great raffle prizes. All food items will be donated to The Modesto Gospel Mission.

Don’t wait and preregister today at www. modestospiritofgiving.org Don’t forget the MJC Turkey Trot that is a great family race on Thanksgiving Day morning. https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/ Modesto/MJCTurkeyTrot Happy Holidays friends!

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ALL AGES VIEW California Dreamin’

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California Dreamin’ by The Mama’s & The

Papas as well as We’re Gonna be Friends

by White Stripes have been on constant repeat for me this fall. It is also Scorpio season! Scorpios are best known for their passion and their love for longtime friends.

And what is more appropriate as we near Thanksgiving? Give your friends a call and maybe you will get the chance to see some of the amazing events going on at the State Theater such as a Pink Floyd tribute show

It’s good to have faith. People who go to

on November 17th or a Frozen sing-a-long on November 24th. Or maybe get a cup of coffee at The Queen Bean or Deva cafe.

Speaking of, Modesto has a tremendous music scene and both of these places have lots of opportunities to check it out, such as live local bands and open mic nights. Another exciting event that is happening this month is the opening of Modesto on Ice! Only $12 for ages 3-12 and $15 for ages 13 and up for each session. This is my all time favorite part of this holiday season. There is nothing I love more than spending time at the rink, surrounded by all my friends. It truly is the most wonderful time of year.

church on a regular basis or are devoted to a spiritual practice, when faced with difficult or painful situations, can fall back on faith as a source of comfort and peace. They are not thrown off by struggles and worries; they go about their lives the best they can, all the while trusting that they can rely on God or a higher power to guide them. Exercising my faith through prayer and meditation gives me more clarity and expands my thinking to see the bigger picture. Faith puts me in touch with a larger version of myself. Turning to God for help has taken me to a deeper place within myself.

I sense that it is a part of me that wants what is good for me, that makes me to seek peace, happiness, direction and wholeness in my life. Instead of feeling

lost and desperate to change something in my life right away, or feeling that I must know all the answers, I may now be able to wait for the right moment to act or make a decision. I may be more in tune with external signs pointing me in the right direction or notice the wonders of my intuition.

To have faith takes courage, the ability to take risks and endure pain and disappointments. It is often in our darkest hour, when we feel that our lives are most uncertain that the opportunity presents itself for us to reach for guidance form a higher power.

And miraculously help comes to us somehow, in ways we didn’t expect.

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BARGAIN VIEW The afternoon sky is a mix of sun and

Thanksgiving

clouds as this day lights up with color. It’s on the trees, the flowers and in the leaves strewn across the ground. Ms. M finds herself fortunate enough to be able to enjoy to soak up the colors during this season preparing for cold. The season of jolly is right around the corner but it’s that time of year to find your gratitude and share your blessings with those around. There’s a little give in the cost of living to enjoy and share this season.

Start your engines and speed off into the month off with some fun and donate to a great cause at Modesto RC Raceway’s Cans for a Cause Food Donation event on November 3rd. This annual cans race helps to provide food for families in need for Thanksgiving. Every non-perishable item donated knocks $1 off your entry to race. Items for a Thanksgiving meal are preferred but donate what you can and make sure your items are not expired.

The event hopes to feed as many families as possible. Gates open at 10am. Races at Noon. Fees $20/10 or (1 class 10 food items and each additional 5 food items) More info: https://www.facebook.com/ events/247851122529342/ In the rush of the busiest season of the year we often forget to stop and enjoy the beautiful things the world has to offer. On November 17th take a moment to appreciate and encourage the youth performers of the Ballet de Frank Zapta as they present Fiesta Folklorica from 3pm-5pm on the East Campus of Modesto Junior College.

Tickets at Box Office. Prices: Students: $8 Adults: $15. Info: https://www.facebook. com/events/252810722083740/ The Great Thanksgiving Bundle up is back and a wonderful time to join forces as a community to help those neighbors and loved ones in need. Annually, the Modesto Gospel Mission serves a traditional Thanksgiving meal the disadvantaged

By Monica Barber men, women and children in our area. On November 21st, at 2pm they continue this tradition of providing a free Thanksgiving dinner and free warm winter wear to the homeless community. To donate, volunteer or refer a person in need contact Modesto Gospel Mission. 1400 Yosemite Blvd. Info: (209) 529-8259. www.modestogospelmission.org Welcome back Modshop! Modesto’s favorite craft and grab tradition is back November 24th and better than ever. Come and shop local on Small Business Saturday and remember you are supporting your friendly neighborhood crafters, artists and designers with every dollar you spend. Don’t forget to grab a warm apple cider or hot chocolate while you shop and listen to great music from 5pm-9pm in Downtown Modesto on J Street. Info: http://www.modshop209.co Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy! Kisses, m.

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Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day – Legion Park

Are you ready for a guilt-free Thanksgiving dinner? This is a family friendly 3.1 mile course on a paved path with some grass and dirt. The 1/2 mile kids run will be on grass, 1/4 mile out and 1/4 mile back. There is also a Gobbler Walk, an event for just walkers on the same 5k course.

Strollers/dogs are welcomed. Lots of parking, easy run and a lot of fun.

Check in begins at 7:30 am and races start 8:45 for the kids and 1Ž2 and 9:30 for the 5K. Overall male and female finishers will receive a medal.

T-shirts will be provided and will be guaranteed to the first 1200 entrants.

Please no strollers, headphones, or dogs in the 5K run. We will see you there https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/ Modesto/MJCTurkeyTrot

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November 6 is election day.

Please Vote.

This is your chance to use your voice. It is a precious right and please be part of the process. The worst thing for democracy is voter apathy. You need to know how the issue affect you, know the facts, vote on the propositions, vote for your elected officials at the local level.

Every vote counts, right down to who is going to be in charge of our local community school districts. ModestoView does not take political sides, but we are strongly recommend a No Vote on 6 so we can keep our local road projects on track and get our state funding. Information and knowledge are keys to success and a well informed population is the key to democracy.

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November 9, 2018 marks the return of IAC Recording Artist James Blonde featuring Eric Westphal at the Whiskey Barrel 151 Alder St. Stockton. Moments Notice opens the show at 9pm. IAC Records is re releasing both of the James Blonde CDs (International Orange and Stockton Rhythm) plus Eric Westphal’s 2000 release Alice Street Sessions produced

by Tesla’s Troy Luccketta.

Dirk Hamilton will be playing November 2 and 3rd, 2018 at the Blackwater Cafe 912 N. Yosemite, Stockton. Hamilton will be reuniting with his 1980’s Stockton band (Eric Westphal, Peter Hackett and Gary Roda) for a two night only reunion. Hamilton recently received the Stockton Arts Council’s Career Achievement Award and has released a new live recording “Live At The Palms” on IAC Records.

AND DON”T MISS, Modesto’s own Willie Hines CD Release Party, Nov 10th, at the Whiskey Barrel, Stockton for his “Letters to Maria”.

Willie returns to the music scene in a big way with some great new tunes, just released by IAC Records.

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MAMA Thanks!

By Chris Murphy

Thanks to all of the nominees, performers, volunteers and friends that made the 2018 MAMA Awards possible.

This annual celebration of local music brings together a diverse group of talent and genres, all celebrating the benefit and value of live music in our community.

On behalf of Chris Ricci and myself, we really thank The State Theatre, Middagh Goodwin, Brian Friend, Justin Brown, Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group, ModestoView, Earl Matthews, Beeler Industries, Mark Oesau, Jenn Allsup, Tasha Williams, Michelle & Taylor VanArtsdalen, Robin Ann Photo, Ron and Doug Promotions, Mick Rubalcava, Nancy Young & the DID, the City of Modesto and all of the performers and presenters. I thank you so much and we look for to our 20th Anniversary next year. To get involved with MAMA, message us at www.modestoareamusic. com

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Open Early!

Many restaurants start serving dinner early so that you can get a nice meal in before the shows and movies that begin at 7 or 7:30.

DOWTOWN MODESTO

Open Late!

Downtown Modesto is the place to be late Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. There is live music every night of the week in one of our great clubs or restaurants. After the show, stop and enjoy a nightcap.

Parking

GO DOWNTOWN MODESTO ‘Sinatra at the State’ A Holiday Tradition

Back for the 5th year, ‘Sinatra at the State’ will take center stage at the State Theatre, December 6th @ 2pm. This is a FREE show for the community and is a salute to our Seniors. Matt Henderson, Dave Halvorson and their “Pack” of entertainers are sure to get you in the Holiday spirit with their mix of Rat Pack classics and Holiday favorites. Please join in the fun and get your Holidays kicked off in this energetic show. Do not forget to bring your favorite senior citizen…

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There are parking garages at 9th and L Street, 11th and K Street, 11th and I Street and 12th and H Street. Parking is close to all restaurants!

Try a Cab - It’s getting easier to catch a cab, both to downtown and home from downtown. Why deal with driving and parking? Take the easy way...

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