This weekend in Modesto, CA

After a hiatus since before the pandemic, the Spartan SPEAR-It 5K returns for a community run at Grace M. Davis High School, with a course on campus and in the surrounding area. The event helps kick off the school year. Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for students through age 17. Packet pickup will take place at the bus turnaround on event day. Participants who register in advance receive a race shirt and finisher medal, while late or race day registration may not guarantee a shirt. The run supports student events and activities.

This one day tournament at McHenry Bowl is open to current California USBC members who average 180 or higher and hold active USBC membership. Membership cards will not be available for purchase at the venue. All details are based on a minimum of 75 entries, and first place features a guaranteed $3,000 payout. Qualifying uses an open format with six games of singles, and bowlers move to a new pair after each game. The highest scratch series sets the field for the top 12. Finals begin immediately after qualifying and are bowled scratch in two game, single elimination matches until a champion is determined. Youth bowlers with 180 or better averages who compete in a California USBC league may participate, provided a USBC Scholarship waiver is submitted before competition. The top 12 places receive prize or scholarship awards, and seniors who finish outside the main cash are paid at a 1 in 5 ratio. Entry fees range from $125 to $150 depending on when the entry is submitted. All participants must present valid identification at check in and follow the dress code, which requires a bowling jersey with the bowler’s name on the back. Slacks, shorts, or skorts are acceptable, and the tournament chairman has the final say on attire concerns. The champion also earns a complimentary jersey from Strike 12 Creations. For questions, contact Andre at 323-252-7904 or aweubanks@yahoo.com.

Browse a seasonal rummage sale benefiting ACT’s TNR Program, where every purchase helps keep services for feral cats affordable. Discover deals on pet supplies, books, clothing, household goods, and more. Item donations are welcome, and questions can be directed to 209-462-7729.

Shop a mattress sale at Tokay High School that raises funds for the football program and its students. Browse brand new, made-to-order mattresses from recognized brands in a full range of sizes, styles, and comfort levels, plus adjustable bases, sheets, and luxury pillows. Expect discounts of 30 to 50 percent off retail on top brands, with full factory warranties included. Delivery and financing are available. Every purchase supports the kids, making it an easy way to upgrade sleep while contributing to a good cause. The experience is similar to shopping in a store, only hosted at the school with added savings and a clear fundraising purpose.

This group covers the radio standbys people know by heart, delivering timeless chart-toppers with a crisp, precise sound. Familiar songs are performed with focused, polished musicianship.

Moonlight & Margaritas features an evening beneath the night sky with Mexican cuisine, margaritas alongside wine and beer, DJ music, a photo booth, prize drawings, and a live auction. Attendance supports The Salvation Army Turlock Corps in providing a safe, welcoming place where youth and seniors can connect, build relationships, and access meals, activities, fellowship, and community programs. The gathering encourages community connection and expands opportunities that address loneliness, isolation, gang involvement, substance abuse, and other challenges.

Good Company delivers a high energy salute to Paul “The Voice” Rodgers, drawing from his eras with Bad Company, Free, The Firm, and Queen. The set runs about 90 to 120 minutes and spans highlights from the early 1970s through today, with faithful takes on favorites such as Bad Company, Can’t Get Enough, Alright Now, Feel Like Makin Love, and Shooting Star. Performing in period correct attire and staying in character, the band focuses on reproducing the studio sound while weaving in the kind of endings and segues heard at live shows. Active since 2018, they have brought this detailed production to large crowds across Southern California and beyond.

RedPocket Mobiles at Modesto Roadsters brings a showcase of classic cars to John Thurman Field in Modesto, set within the easygoing atmosphere of a ballpark. Guests can browse a wide range of builds up close, talk with owners, and capture photos while enjoying a relaxed sense of community among the cars.

A one day bowling tournament at Yosemite Lanes welcomes all current CA USBC female members with valid 2025–26 membership, with membership cards not available for purchase at the venue. Youth competitors with a 170 or higher average who bowl in a California USBC league may take part if they submit the required USBC scholarship waiver before competing. Qualifying consists of six singles scratch games, with bowlers changing pairs after each game. The top five advance to a stepladder final that follows qualifying to determine the champion. First place pays $1,500, contingent on at least 60 entries. The top five positions are guaranteed prize spots, additional payouts follow a 1:8 ratio, and seniors who finish outside the regular cash positions receive prize money at a 1:5 ratio. The champion also earns a free jersey. The entry fee is $100. All participants must show valid identification for check-in and for any bracket payouts. Proper attire is required, including a bowling jersey with the competitor’s name on the back, and slacks, shorts, or skorts are acceptable. The tournament chair will make final determinations on attire concerns. For questions, contact Andre at 323-252-7904 or aweubanks@yahoo.com.

Spread across five stages, this large gathering features live performances from more than one hundred bands and a marketplace of over one hundred vendors. Explore multiple stages of music and browse a wide range of offerings from participating sellers.

Coffee Klatch at The Queen Bean Coffee House brings people together for conversation over coffee. Attendees can bring a book, a device, or a notebook, dive into big ideas, trade witty banter, and enjoy a cup while they chat.

DJ Porkchop returns to the decks at Windmill Cove with music at no charge, scenic Delta views, and chilled drinks. Settle in for an easygoing session where the Delta setting and steady beats make for a laid-back experience.

Get ready for a full day of waterfront vibes with DJ Porkchop at Windmill Cove Bar & Grill. Expect music, drinks, and a fun, on-the-water atmosphere where boats can pull up and the good times keep rolling all afternoon.

Enjoy a live performance as ZZ Top and Cheap Trick share the stage at The Fruit Yard Amphitheater.