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I guess the saying is now February showers bring March flowers. Friends, the camellias are amazing this year. The camellias in my yard are going crazy as you can see here and are exploding in color. Did you know that some 100-year old camellias may reach 25 feet tall? Wow.
March Into the Arts
March is here already, and we have survived Godzilla vs Modesto in February at the State Theatre, and hoping for a repeat. February 18, Hocus Manriquez and crew, Leon Henry, Zsanise, and Zspirit unveiled Mural 3 for Stanislaus Arts Council Heartland Grant at Hocus Ink in Ceres. The previous two murals in the series were at Johnny’s Market on 4th Street, Modesto, and Modesto Livestock Auction and Flea Market on 7th Street.
Ska Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day or Ska Patrick’s Day and This is SKA with Middagh Goodwin’s 4th Anniversary at Five Eye Brewing 1920 Foundry Ct # B1, Ceres, on March 17th, 6-10 pm. Enjoy a night of Rocksteady and Ska with performances by The Bracers(Modesto), Belmont Sound System(Fresno), and Sacto Storytellers(members of Filibuster Sacramento). Seleter Dave Bracer and Middagh Goodwin will be spinning Ska, Soul, and Reggae records between the bands. All this for just $10.
Long Distance Running Tips
Long Distance Running Tips. I’ve been racing for over 20 years. If I knew then what I know now, I would have changed my running skills altogether. No one ever told me that running long distances for many years can have negative effects on your body as you age. Don’t get me wrong, I love to run. It was my forte. In the triathlon, I was always able to chase the leaders in the swim and hold my own on the bike, but when it came to the running part, that’s when I would start to pick them off to win the race. Truth be told, it wasn’t a big deal to train like an Olympian if you have grand illusions of being a middle-aged Olympian.
Modesto Nuts General Manager Veronica Hernandez
Meet Veronica Hernandez, the trail-blazing General Manager of the Modesto Nuts, who made history as the first Latina to ever hold this prestigious position in Minor League Baseball and the first woman to manage the Nuts. It’s a long journey from her small hometown in Connecticut, where Veronica, as a first-generation American, fell in love with sports during third-grade recess. Her passion for sports marketing was ignited in high school, and she pursued it further by earning a Bachelor of Science in Sports Media from Ithaca College.
The Opera and the Octopus
The octopus is my spirit animal. They are clever, curious, enigmatic, and occasionally mischievous creatures. I enjoy reading about them, and high on my experience wishlist is getting to pet one at an aquarium; perhaps I’ll even dive with some one day. I’ve built quite a collection of octopusian objects. There’s an octopus painting, an octopus-headed cane, an octopus sugar bowl, an octopus wine stopper, an orange glass blown octopus-tentacle-shaped shot glass, and a blue knitted octopus my lady commissioned for me to match her red one. Octopuses seem to show up everywhere we go. My lady’s best friend even plays in an accordion ensemble performing classical music. Their name? Bachtopus.
Some Blues You Can Use
There was a wonderful musical tribute to the late John Shaw musician who died recently. The event was at the Twin River Saloon with hundreds of well-wishers and musicians coming out. We hope that his family continues to be supported now and, in the future, RIP John Shaw of the Whisky Skulls you will be missed.
March Into Spring
As we March into Spring the weather slowly warms and people tend to spend more time outside enjoying themselves. March is a fantastic month to get reacquainted with the outdoors. Whether you’re out in the garden, playing ball, or taking a walk to soak in the sunshine, here are a few ideas that will let you save your dollars.
How to Guide to Entertainment Permits
It is unlawful for any person to own, conduct, operate, maintain, or participate therein any place of entertainment in the City of Modesto without first having obtained an Entertainment Permit. Failure to obtain an Entertainment Permit can result in penalties under Municipal Code 4-1.420. It is necessary to complete a Business Entertainment Permit Application to obtain your Entertainment Permit.
BigView – Let’s Get Going!
This might be the greenest green that Modesto has been in a while. The rain and the storme have been thumping. People from all over the world are visiting to see the amazing billions of almond blossoms. The rivers are running, and the skies will start to get nicer and the days longer as we spring forward on March 10. The downtown restaurant patios are opening, there’s more live music and the colors of the camellias and the flavors of spring will be something to experience. Here is how you can explore the many things going on. Don’t forget to check www.modestoview.com<www.modestoview.com> for our calendar of ideas. If your event isn’t here, please email us at events@modestoview.com<mailto:events@modestoview.com>
ZenView – For the Children
Good news : On January 29th two elementary schools in Modesto brought Tai Chi to their after-school program. It’s been going very well, after only a couple of weeks the kids are having fun and are acting more relaxed. They pay attention and it appears that they love disciplined play. At one point, when one child didn’t know how to do a specific movement, another kid seemed very happy to help that kid how to do it. One of the best benefits of Tai Chi for kids and adults alike, is that it helps to develop self-confidence, a sense of self-worth as well as a humble attitude. It would be great for the relationship between parents and their kids if they could study and practice Tai Chi together!
March Madness View
We are on the brink of the least productive workdays in the USA as the NCAA Final Four approaches. Our local basketball season just wrapped up and a couple of our local teams are in regional tournaments. Just like the super-bowl, try to find one of your favorite watering holes with a lot of TVs to watch the playoffs and championships. We recommend stopping by our friends at Chopping Block for charcuterie boards and other deli treats. www.choppingblockmodesto.com<www.choppingblockmodesto.com>
LoveModestoView
No matter who you are, there is something you (your family, friends, business, group, etc.) can do to Love Modesto! This is one of the most amazing days of the year here in Modesto where thousands in our community all get together to lend a hand and show Modesto some love. Hopefully, this engages people to Love Modesto all year long and create projects that are sustainable. Most of these projects are done by noon, so it is really possible. View all projects and sign up for a project soon (before the project you want is full)!
WalkA MileView
Our high heels are on and we are training to “Walk a Mile” in her shoes. Why? We have no use for domestic abuse. This is something that we all must stand up against and prevent sexual abuse of any kind. We must support those that protect our most vulnerable in our community. The Haven Women’s Center does work that is literally life saving in the most dangerous times. Women need a safe place to get away and feel safe.
Hall of Fame View
My family celebrates Modesto through the lens of Modesto High School. Even as a Beyer ’79 grad, our family has always seen MoHi as something really special in our community, both as Modesto’s first high-school and as a big part of our family history beginning with Gertrude Stringham (Truman) in 1934). For years, Modesto High has been celebrating their Hall of Fame alumni. From Max Foster (’23) Ernest (’27), Julio Gallo (’29), Marie Gallo (’53) to Gene Widfield (’45) Harve Presnell (’50) to Kenny Roberts (’70) and Erin Cafaro (’01) and many more. The history and the accomplishments of Modesto High alumni is really special. Our family is especially proud this year as our Pop, Michael McNulty (’61) will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He has been a key person in Modesto’s business community, played a big role in celebrating Modesto in the Modesto JayCees, generous fund raiser hosting an annual Sierra Pacific fund raiser that has delivered nearly $750,000 back into local non-profits. On top of that, he was the founder of our company and for me personally, a wonderful role-model and mentor as well as an amazing parent, grand father and great grandfather who will be celebrated forever. Please join us this year and celebrate all of the amazing inductees at the Elks Lodge to celebrate the 2024 Modesto High Hall of Fame .
FilmView – 48 Hour Film
One of Modesto’s most creative events happens this month would make George Lucas proud. The Modesto 48 Hour Film Festival will showcase the talents of people that can create, script, film and produce a short film in 48 Hours. This is a fun night of presentations and is one of the more creative Modesto experiences. Be a part of this event by attending or sponsoring. ModestoView is a proud Award Sponsor and you never know where the next George Lucas will come from. Might as well be Modesto USA right?
LibraryView
For Friends of the Modesto Library, two events will make 2024 a year like no other. The first is the 50th anniversary celebration at the March 6 annual membership meeting. The other event is a major fund-raising campaign to coincide with the anticipated temporary closure of the library later this year. The vision is that when the library reopens in 2025, people will see a brighter, more modern, more useable, more beautiful facility. You will hear more about the fund-raising campaign in coming months.
FoodView – It’s Breakfast Time
By Chris Murphy and the ViewCrewI love breakfast and first things first. Mad props to the old school places that were the foundation of our childhoods; Denny’s, Smitty’s, Old Mill and Ridgways. Although a chain, there is something special about a Denny’s and the diner we have at 5 points is one of the classic versions. Love me some Moons over My Hammy or a Grand Slam. Our kids grew up at Ridgway’s with strawberry shakes and pancakes and you can’t beat the biscuits and gravy at the Old Mill. If you were really lucky, you had breakfast at the Fruit Yard as that was special outing.
PoetryView – Valentine Haiku Winners
Here we are in March, continuing our quest to discover the thoughts inside of people’s heads, from short form Haiku to the long form. One of the coolest blocks in town is J Street between 13th and 14th. From the Intermission, the Jewel, the State, Noah’s to labs of Lofi, there are good things happening. Best of all, you can do this. There are writer’s nights and Haiku nights. I had fun going and trying out some of my words. I didn’t win, but I got out there, put myself in front of people and have it a shot. You can do it too.
Outstanding Women’sView
The Stanislaus County Commission for Women is an organization that supports all women in attaining their goals, advocating for more women in positions of leadership, whether in the area of philanthropy, business, non-profit, sports, science and technology, education, public office or other areas and values women of all ages, ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic background, and beliefs. They strive to promote knowledge of individual women’s strengths and resources and to support women in the pursuit of their individual choices and goals and celebrate the achievements of women collectively and individually. Look for an upcoming film festival.
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