Bass Pro Shop Will Showcase An Extraordinary Opening

The first Northern California Bass Pro Shop will be opening on Wednesday.  Based on other store openings, more than 10,000 people are expected to attend Wednesday’s pre-grand opening celebration. Bass Pro Shop is expecting to draw guests from up to 250 miles away for the five-day event. Read the following to find out more about the extraordinary Bass Pro showroom.

Bass Pro may lure 50,000 to Manteca in five days

Dennis Wyatt
Managing Editor
Manteca Bulletin

The biggest party Manteca has ever seen starts Wednesday at 8 a.m.

That’s when Bass Pro Shops opens its first Northern California store as the anchor in the Promenade Shop at Orchard Valley at the lifestyle center being built at Union Road and the Highway 120 Bypass.

Store representatives are projecting in excess of 50,000 guests in a five-day period go through the 120,000-square-foot store to celebrate the store’s opening.

Based on other store openings, more than 10,000 people will attend Wednesday’s pre-grand opening celebration.

It is such a huge crowd – many people spend four to six hours in the store – that the original opening time of 3 p.m. Wednesday worried Caltrans so much about the potential for a massive grid-lock on the Highway 120 Bypass just as the afternoon commute gets underway that Bass Pro Shops agreed to open the doors Wednesday at 8 a.m.

Official ribbon cutting activities are at 5 p.m. and the big draw – the “Evening of Conservation” to raise funds for area conservation groups – starts at 6 p.m.

To put the store’s draw in perspective, the implosion of the four 15-story Spreckels Sugar silos 12 years ago drew just over 9,000 spectators to watch what was a 15-second event. Concerns about dust – which never materialized – prompted the CHP to temporarily close the Highway 120 Bypass.

The biggest events in Manteca – the Crossroads Street Fair in April and the Pumpkin Fair in October – have had record turnout for the two-day events that came to just under 35,000 people. Most people spend a couple of hours at the street fairs. By comparison, Bass Pro Shop’s average visitors spend between four and six hours.

Bass Pro Shop is expecting to draw guests from up to 250 miles away for the five-day event.

Bass Pro representatives noted the store is a tribute to the grandeur of Yosemite National Park, and the history and culture of California’s Central Valley and its people complete with 3,500 area artifacts, antiques, pictures, mounts and memorabilia.

Hand-painted murals depict scenes of California ’s picturesque countryside from Emerald Bay to Muir Wood, to Gray Lodge State Wildlife Refuge and Sutter Buttes, to the California coast and Sierra range. The décor includes Spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, pristine mountain lakes and beaches.

Massive log and rock work frame the Grand Entrance. Inside, rustic wood floors, antique pine wall finishes, and vaulted post and beam construction ceiling make up the front lobby. A fire crackles in the 18- by 15-foot moss rock double-sided fireplace and a 65-foot replica of the world’s largest tree (in volume), The General Sherman in Sequoia National Park, greets visitors.

Giant outdoor themed chandeliers, made by Bass Pro Shops’ own artisans, hang throughout the store. Elk, deer, raccoon, rabbit, turkey, bobcat and bear tracks are imprinted in the concrete floor. Bear, deer, sheep and other wildlife in natural and action settings are set amidst boulders on top of the 24,000-gallon fresh water aquarium.

Massive rockwork soaring up to 30 feet high above the aquarium replicates Yosemite ’s Half Dome and allows visitors to walk under the waterfall as it cascades into the fresh water aquarium

The main aquarium will be stocked with more than 120 fish native to the area including largemouth bass, striped bass, sturgeon, brook trout, rainbow trout, blue catfish, white crappie and bluegill. The trout pond will feature 20 native rainbow, brook, cut throat, golden and brown trout. Two elevators rise up behind the trout pond offering riders a bird’s-eye view of the store and all the wildlife dioramas. An antique pedestrian trestle walkway spans the second floor between the hunting and camping department.

Special displays in the store include a pictorial and memorial tribute to John Muir and the 26th United States President, Theodore Roosevelt. An avid outdoorsman, President Roosevelt promoted the conservation movement and efficient use and maintenance of natural resources. Muir, an early advocate of conservation, was instrumental in saving the Yosemite Valley, the Sequoia National Park and various other wilderness areas.

The store also features a General Store and a Fudge Shop.

There is a laser arcade themed as a remembrance to one of California ’s most significant events-the Gold Rush. Remnants of an old gold mining community have been taken over by a bevy of wild ‘critters.’ The arcade features 56 animated laser targets and each laser rifle costs 50 cents for 20 shots.

The Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Manteca will also include a Conservation Room celebrating local conservation groups. The room will accommodate 120 people for various civic, educational or conservation functions.

FAST FACTS

• WHAT: Bass Pro Shops • WHERE: Union Road at the Highway 120 Bypass • WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 15. Doors open at 8 a.m., ribbon cutting at 5 p.m., “Evening of Conservation” starts at 6 p.m. • TIPS: Don’t take Union Road to reach Bass Pro Shops either Wednesday or the following four days. Take Main Street or Airport Way to Woodward Avenue and approach the south side of the mall from roads off Woodward Avenue.

Carol Perdew
(209) 239-7979
www.CentralValleyHomes.com

Local Pumpkin Fair Is Packed with Community Events

Sunny fall day awaits those going to pumpkin bash

Dennis Wyatt
Managing Editor
Manteca Bulletin

You have until the bewitching hour of 6 o’clock today to enjoy the fall magic.

That’s when the Manteca Pumpkin Fair grounds turn back into downtown Manteca.

The first measurable rain in months didn’t put a damper on the 24th annual Sunrise Kiwanis event on Saturday. The drizzle stopped in time for things to dry out enough to bring decent crowds to the fair taking place in the triangle bounded by Yosemite Avenue, Center Street and the railroad tracks. Although 200 vendors paid to display their wares both days a number elected to either not show up due to the rain or opted to just be on hand today when the forecast calls for a rain-free partly sunny fall day with the high reaching 77 degrees.

Freebies flowed freely Saturday especially from politicians as kids collected everything from balloons to inflatable sticks with the names of candidates printed on them. There were also a number of lawn signs spotted under the arms of fairgoers as many opted to take them from Democrats and Republicans to put signs in their front yards or opted to take them from several City Council, San Joaquin County Superior Court and South San Joaquin Irrigation District candidates who had secured booths for the event.

There were plenty of non-profits sharing information from the Friends of the East Union Cemetery and the Boys & Girls Club to the Manteca Unified Student Trust.

The Pumpkin Fair staple – food booths, crafters, and hawkers of everything from puppet animals to humorous T-shirts – were also available.

Today features the car show on Maple Avenue as well as continuing free entertainment.

On the Main Stage at Wilson Park you can enjoy:

MAIN STAGE

11 a.m. to noon – Matt Vaughn

Noon to 2 p.m. -Bernadette & The Element

3 to 5 p.m. – Latin Magic

The Library Park Gazebo Stage sponsored by the Financial Center Credit Union also has plenty of entertainment options.

The stage features:

GAZEBO STAGE

10 a.m. – Creative DJ

10:30 a.m. – Brieanne Jansen

11 a.m. – Christian music

Noon – Manteca Police K9

Noon – Pumpkin Dessert signings

1 p.m. – Christian music

2 p.m. – Japanese dancers

2:30p.m. – Brieanne Jansen

3 p.m. – Pumpkin Dessert Awards

4 p.m. – The Dandylion War Band

The Community Stage is located in the 100 block of South Maple Avenue.

The performers include:

COMMUNITY

10 a.m. – Lilian Pacheco

10:30 a.m. – Amanda Rosas

11 a.m. – Kellie Kotch

11:30 a.m. – Ashley Parker

Noon – Manteca Judo Club

12:30 p.m. – Manteca Idol

1 p.m. – Dance Stars

1:30 p.m. – Kevin & Cindy Mello-Hall

2 p.m. – Keisha Mello-Hall

2:30 p.m. – Plushchic Styles & Cuts

3 p.m. – SONdance Christian dance school

3:30 p.m. – Manteca Cowboys

4 p.m. – Universal Dance

4:30 p.m. – Brieanne Jansen

CAROL PERDEW
Prudential California Realty
(209) 239-7979
www.CentralValleyHomes.com

Volunteers Gut Habitat for Humanity Home

Habitat House Update Volunteers gut South Street house and start over.  Written by Aaron Rognstad

Tracy Press

Mike Murray puts in new wood for the windows as crews work on the next Habitat for Humanity house on South Street Saturday morning. When all else fails, start over. Habitat for Humanity volunteers are doing just that to a 107-year-old South Street house. Instead of tearing down the entire structure to the foundation, a diligent group of citizens has gutted the house to rebuild everything but the frame. After finding toxic mold in the house in late June, the volunteers had a month-long delay before city planners determined to gut everything but the frame and start over. Since late last year, Habitat for Humanity has worked to get a home for a Tracy family of five who are living in a rat- and cockroach-infested home, complete with no air conditioning or heat and a septic tank that overflows. Pablo Juarez gets some help from Alex Olson as they work on plates for the foundation on the new garage and back room for the new Habitat for Humanity house.   Volunteers now hope to have the house on South Street ready for the Avalos family by the first of December. Volunteer Betsy Hite said she’s going to volunteer as much as possible on the weekends to see the project through.   “We’ve been at this for over a year,” she said. “If we just had a little more manpower, we’d get a bit more accomplished.” Betsy stressed the need for volunteers skilled in the construction trades to help. Crews removed the wood interior and siding, which had mold, on the next Habitat for Humanity home.   Covered in dirt and sweat, her husband, Larry Hite, said he felt confident the group could have the house done by the Dec. 1 deadline, with the siding on the house up within the next month.  “I really enjoy giving back to the community, and I’ve always liked construction work,” Larry said. “Everybody comes out and has a good time and people get to learn stuff about construction, especially kids like Alex over there.” Twelve-year-old Alex Olsen, an eighth-grader at Williams Middle School, could’ve been playing baseball or video games like other middle-schoolers on the weekends, but instead he was helping out at a construction site Saturay. He said that as long as he keeps his grades up, he’ll keep helping. Crews work on finishing the next Habitat for Humanity home. “It’s really fun; I like helping other people,” he said smiling. “I’ve been in their (the Avalos’) situation.” Alex said he wants to make flyers and put them up at his school to try to recruit people to the construction site. Habitat for Humanity especially needs skilled electricians, plumbers, heating and air-conditioning technicians and painters. For information: 740-7211.

CAROL PERDEW
Prudential California Realty

(209) 239-7979
wwwCentralValleyHomes.com

400 ATTEND LOCAL MOVIE IN THE PARK

Music and movies in park is a success.  More than 400 people came out  to enjoy free Movies in the Park event at Woodward Park. This Saturday, the music starts at 7 p.m., cartoons at 8:30 p.m. and the featured film – the PG-rated “August Rush” at 9:15 p.m. 

Saturday in the Park
More than 400 enjoy free music & movie

Dennis Wyatt
Managing Editor
Manteca Bulletin

Music and movies.

It was a winning combination Saturday evening at Woodward Park as more than 400 people attended the inaugural free Movies in the Park event at Woodward Park.

“It was great,” said Fred White who not only conceived of the event but also is essentially footing the bill unless he gets enough sponsors to cover the tab.

Deputy Parks & Recreation Director Bruce Mulder couldn’t agree more.

“It accomplishes just what our department motto says – creating community with people, parks and projects,” Mulder said.

The first week of movies got off with just some minor glitches as families flocked to Woodward Park bringing blankets, chairs, picnic baskets, and pillows. Many also partook of various offerings of vendors for the outdoor movie theatre that included a nearby playground.

The bands were as popular as the movie. This Saturday, the music starts at 7 p.m., cartoons at 8:30 p.m. and the featured film – the PG-rated “August Rush” – at 9:15 p.m.

In keeping with the film’s theme, Agape Villages will be the special guest.

The non-profit organization places foster children. They will have information about their services and will be conducting a raffle as well as accepting donations.

DeCristo Productions in conjunction with the Manteca Parks & Recreation Department is conducting the free Movies in the Park for five weeks ending Aug.9.

White, who owns DeCristo Productions, said parents were particularly appreciative of the inexpensive way to have a family outing on a Saturday evening.

The 20-foot wide screen is near the playground area.

All of the production is in high definition. Admission is free and people are encouraged to bring blankets and their own snacks. The Manteca Christian School, though, will have concessions available. Those wanting a vendor booth for the evening can secure them for $100.

It takes the movies in the park conducted in previous years by the Manteca Convention & Visitors Bureau at Library Park to the next level. By being on a Saturday night instead of Tuesday, White hopes to encourage more families to attend. His production company also has cutting edge audio-visual equipment that will enhance the experience of watching high definition big screen features while lounging on the grass under the stars.

Among the other sponsors so far are Sigma Home Loans, Yosemite Nursery, Best RV Center, Manteca Baseball and Softball Academy, Agape Villages and Carpenters Steam Cleaning.

For more information, contact White at (916) 760-7363.

 

Thanks,
Carol Perdew
www.CentralValleyHomes.com 

 

New Bass Pro Shop Hiring 370 Employees

Bass Pro Shop is opening in the first in October in Manteca. The Bass Pro Shop is hiring 270 employees. The Bass Pro Shop management team will be on hand on hand to discuss employment opportunities. The job fair is scheduled for Monday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23, at the Manteca Boys & Girls club at 545 W. Alameda.

Bass Pro Hiring 270 Employees

Dennis Wyatt
Managing Editor

Manteca Bulletin

The management team for the Manteca store will be on hand to discuss employment opportunities each day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Bass Pro Shops is filling both full-time and part-time positions. Retail experience is a plus.

Jobs include cashiers, loss prevention, receiving, customer service, detailers, and riggers. Sales associates are needed in various departments including hunting, fishing, marine, camping, archery, visual, apparel, footwear, and boat sales among others.

You must apply in person.

Bass Pro Shops is opening in the first week of October.

The 119,000-quare-foot store will anchor the Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley now under construction on the southwest corner of Union Road and the Highway 120 Bypass.

Manteca is the firm’s 53rd store.

Bass Pro Shops stores are noted for its massive aquariums, signature restaurants, and displays reflecting the regional outdoor settings and species. In Manteca, the emphasis will be on Yosemite and the Delta. It creates a shopping experience that often finds customers spending 4.5 hours wandering through the facility taking in the displays and shopping.

Manteca Mayor Willie Weatherford fondly points out that a Bass Pro Shops store is akin to seeing an REI outdoors store on steroids with a distinctive twist that would make Walt Disney jealous.

None of the firm’s existing 48 stores that are already open attract a combined 85 million visitors annually are alike.

Thanks,
Carol Perdew
(209) 239-7979
Carol@PerdewHomes.com

www.CarolPerdew.com

 

Next Stage of Construction for a 3-story J.C. Penney

JC Penney is getting ready for the next stage of construction of the 3-story building in Manteca at the corner of the Highway 120 bypass at Union Road.  The JC Penney building will be a free standing, at 60 feet, making it the tallest building in Manteca.    The new JC Penney will be the anchor store in The Promenade Shops.

 

JC Penney plans for 3-story store’s interior at City Hall

Dennis Wyatt
Managing Editor
Manteca Bulletin

JC Penney is getting ready for the next stage of construction of its 103,000-square-foot Manteca store.

The national retailer has submitted to the City of Manteca plans for its three-story department store that is one of two anchors for The Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley lifestyle mall now under construction on the southeast corner of the Highway 120 Bypass and Union Road.

Hampton Inn has also submitted plans for a 125-room hotel that will be located between Bass Pro Shop and the 16-screen Kerasotes Theatre just off Atherton Drive near Veritas School.

The JC Penney store is being touted by the retailer “as a newer concept store.” It will be free-standing from any other mall structure. At 60 feet, it will be the tallest retail structure in Manteca.

The permit in review is for interior improvements. The shell of the building is already under construction. It is the structure closest to the Union Road and Highway 120 interchange.

The Hampton Inn may go as high as seven stories which is what the project was approved for last year. Details of the plans were not yet available.

Poag & McEwen also has started work on the Best Buy store as well as in-line shops and several restaurants.

Retailers like the demographics of the South County with its average household income in excess of $68,000 as well as the fact 70,000 vehicles a day travel the Highway 120 Bypass.

What impressed Bass Pro Shop is that within in a 100-mile circumference from Manteca are 17 million consumers with some of the most affluent communities in Northern California tucked around San Jose, Sacramento, and San Francisco. Bass Pro Shop is targeting an opening date in the first week of October.

There are only two other places in the United States at the epicenter of more consumers in a 100-mile radius – Manhattan and Los Angeles. Coming in No. 3 with 17 million consumers is Manteca.

The drawing power of a 60-mile radius with the Big League Dreams sports market analysis identified 2 million plus consumers.

The 746,740-square-foot lifestyle center is close to being 50 percent leased.

The JC Penney permit and the hotel will not show up in a building report in terms of its exact value until the permits are issued.

In the first six months of 2008, the city has issued building permits for construction valued at $77.1 million.

 Thanks,
Carol Perdew
(209) 239-7979
wwwCentralValleyHomes.com

HABITAT HOME IN TRACY

A Housing Surprise

Glenn Moore / Tracy Press

A family being helped by Habitat for Humanity now lives in a rundown Fourth Street house co-owned by one of the charity’s volunteers. The Fourth Street house the Avalos family rents is in bad shape, residents and Habitat for Humanity workers say, but the co-owners, including a Habitat volunteer, said they had no idea the conditions were so bad.   Since late last year, Habitat for Humanity has worked to get a home for a Tracy family of five who live in what volunteers described as decrepit conditions in a rental on Fourth Street. Last Saturday was supposed to be the first day of work on a South Street Victorian home that Habitat had chosen to refurbish and sell to Jose and Lourdes Avalos. But volunteers found what might be toxic mold in the house they’d hoped to fix up, and they boarded up the home. That wasn’t the only surprise. Dale Cose, a local builder/developer who was helping to refurbish the South Street home for the charity, found out he’s a part-owner of the rental on Fourth Street where the Avalos family has lived for the last five years. Cose is an active member of Habitat for Humanity, but he doesn’t serve on the committee that interviews and chooses families to help. He said he had no idea the Avaloses lived in one of his many properties. And his partners from the Bay Area, who co-own and manage rentals, including the Fourth Street home, said they had no idea the family was living in such poor conditions. “They’ve never called about the heater or the roaches or rats,” Robert Heisler said Tuesday. “We only knew about the septic problems.” Heisler said they bought the home in 2006 with the intention of tearing it down for a housing project. He found out the Avaloses had been living there for a year and allowed them to stay, charging $1,100 in rent, because that’s what the Avaloses said the former owner had charged them. When the family applied for a Habitat for Humanity home, the volunteers visited them in their Fourth Street rental and were “floored,” Habitat volunteer Karen Jordan said Saturday. “It was colder inside than it was outside,” Jordan recalled. “(We) were beside ourselves.” Many applicants for Habitat homes are assessed based on financial need, which is an important qualifier, Jordan said. The Avaloses had that need and also were willing to commit to help fix up the house. And they could make the payments to buy the house. Jose Avalos is a swimming pool contractor, and Lourdes Avalos volunteers at her son’s school and cares for the family’s children, who are 2, 4 and 6 years old. But the main reason they were chosen above other families was the home they were living in — complete with cockroaches, rats, a bubbling-over septic tank and no heat or air conditioning. In a meeting Tuesday, Lourdes Avalos told the Heislers and Cose through an interpreter how the summer heat brings out cockroaches and rats out in the rental. Dead leaves choke the furnace, making it unusable. “If she turns it on, the dry leaves will catch fire and burn the house down,” Jordan translated for the Spanish-speaking tenant. News of a full-to-the-brim septic tank elicited no surprise from the Heislers, though. The landlord read a list of the number of times the septic tank in the Avalos home needed emptying in the past two years and the number of times it was drained. The list was long. “It’s because they have too many people living there,” Heisler said, adding that he turned a blind eye on the overcrowding in the home. “They keep that place clean.” He asked why the Avalos had never complained to his company about the problems. Alice DeLaurier-O’Neil, a Habitat volunteer, discussed the “fear factor” many immigrant families face. “They don’t want to rock the boat” with complaints about water heaters when it could mean they lose their home, she said. Heisler countered that he didn’t want to “rock the boat,” either, because the city could crack down on his rental and kick the tenants out anyway. He also asked why Habitat volunteers had kept mum to him about the conditions, if they were so bad, and volunteers said they’d simply wanted to get the Avalos family into a new home as quickly as possible. “We didn’t want them to be homeless,” Jordan said. Meanwhile, the mold in the would-be Habitat fixer-upper will force the nonprofit to demolish the 107-year-old Victorian on South Street. But all is not lost. Volunteers have their eyes on another old house in town that wouldn’t require much work. They looked at a four-bedroom house Monday night and hope to help the Avaloses buy it through the city’s low-interest down-payment loans.

 

CAROL PERDEW
(209) 239-7979

www.CarolPerdew.com

South San Joaquin County New Economic Growth

Growing Economic Muscle
South County Boasts Household Income of $67,280

Dennis Wyatt
Managing Editor
Manteca Bulletin

The economic muscle of the South County – Manteca, Lathrop, Tracy, and Ripon – is second to none in the Northern San Joaquin Valley.

In 2006 based on the American Community survey it had:

• an annual $67,280 median household income.

• 207,892 residents.

• 71 percent of its housing is owner occupied.

• 12.3 percent of its population – the lowest in the area – is living below the poverty level.

The South County is the wealthiest area in the three counties of Merced, Stanislaus and San Joaquin and tops San Joaquin County’s other regions that include South Stockton, North Stockton and Lodi/Escalon in virtually every category.

Just fewer than one in every three of San Joaquin County’s 673,170 residents live in the South County. The next closest county region is Lodi/Escalon with 184,841. The City of Stockton was divided into two segments exclusively of the incorporated areas for the comparison conducted by the Ebhardt School of Business Forecasting Center. South Stockton had 120,287 residents and North Stockton 160,150.

The $67,280 median household income is way out in front with Lodi/Escalon coming in second at $50,255, North Stockton third at $49,576, and South Stockton last at $37,592.

Not surprisingly, South Stockton leads in poverty with 18 percent of its population classified as such. Both Stockton and Lodi/Escalon have 14 percent of their population living below the poverty line.

The strong economy is credited with the number of people who live in the South County and commute to higher paying job west of the Altamont Pass. Typically, they move here while holding Bay Area jobs in search of affordable housing and a better lifestyle for their families.

In fact, 44.2 percent of all immigrants whether from the Bay Area, other parts of California, other states or foreign that move into San Joaquin County settled in the South County.

The South County has the lowest percentage in terms of the overall population of non-U.S. citizens with 12.1 percent trailing in that category. It is 14.2 percent and 14.1 percent for North Stockton and Lodi/Escalon respectively. South Stockton has one out of every five residents who are not American citizens.

Population composition based on ethnic backgrounds is as follows by region:

• Tracy/Manteca: 46.7% white, 31.2% Hispanic, 22% other races.

• Lodi/Escalon: 51.2% white, 38.2% Hispanic, and 10.5% other races.

• South Stockton: 50.4% Hispanic, 29.7% other races, and 19.8 % white.

• North Stockton: 40.4% other races, 31.9% white, and 27.7% Hispanic.

Lodi/Escalon is behind Manteca/Tracy with its 71 percent level of owner occupied housing with 66.3%, Next is South Stockton at 56% and then North Stockton at 54.5%.

 

CAROL PERDEW
(209) 239-7979
www.CarolPerdew.com 

SUMMER COMMUNITY EVENTS

Take a look at these upcoming events happening in the Tracy and Mountain House area. Pick an event that interest you and make time to attend. There is plenty happening in our local area that you don’t want to miss.  

 

LATIN ESSENCE PLAYS IN TRACY

The band Latin Essence will play a variety of Latin rock, old school oldies at the Tracy’s Music in the Park Event starts at 7:00 on Thursday, June 26, in Lincoln Park. This event is free of charge. Music lovers are encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic dinner. For more information call (209) 831-6295.

 

“TOP CHEFS” JOIN HOME EXPO

 

The San Joaquin County Culinary, Home and Garden Expo will be held Saturday, Sept 13. This event will feature celebrity chefs Marisa Churchill and Mike Midgley of “Top Chefts” and Cheryl Lew of “Ace of Cakes”. There will be demonstrations and much more. The expo will be held at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds at 1658 Airport Way. For more information call (209) 823-7229.

 

HOST FAMILIES ARE NEEDED

 

ASSE International Student Exchange Program is seeking host families for international high school boys and girls, age 15 to 18, who are coming to the area for a year or semester. Exchange students arrive to their county shortly before the start of the school year.  For more information call 1-800-733-2773.

 

If you have any community events that you would like to be a feature, call CAROL PERDEW at (209) 239-7979 or go to www.CentralValleyHomes.com.

 

June Tracy Events

Take a look at June’s upcoming events in Tracy. There are great events to join as you jump into the summer months.

 

TEEN DANCE
Ages:  11 Yrs to 13 Yrs

Fees: Teen Dance Pre Sales $5.00

           Teen Dance at the Door $10.00

Description:

The city of Tracy will host a dance for middle school teens. Space is limited. You can purchase your ticket at each dance at the “The Mix”or Parks and Community Services Department or online at  www.ci.tracy.ca.us. Snacks and glow sticks will be available for sale. Appropriate dress and behavior is required to attend the dance. Student ID is required!

“STEEL MAGNOLIAS”
 April 25 to May 4
 Grand Theatre Center for the Arts
 715 Central Ave.Tracy
 Information: 629-2506

 

Adventure Thursdays- Summer Field Trips Description: Fun! Exciting! Adventurous! FIELD TRIPS for kids at locales around the San Joaquin Valley and Bay Area, every Thursday. Campers should bring a bag lunch unless otherwise noted. All Adventurers will receive a ‘Summer Explorers’ t-shirt. One (1) per participant for entire summer. All children should check in with the Summer Explorers Camp Staff. Children enrolled in ‘Summer Explorers 2007′ will attend field trip at no extra cost. 10% sibling discount available. You MUST register at the main Tracy office to receive the discount. Space is limited, so register early! AGES: 5 1/2-10 1/2 by June 2, 2007 NO EXCEPTIONS Fees: Description: Fun! Exciting! Adventurous! FIELD TRIPS for kids at locales around the San Joaquin Valley and Bay Area, every Thursday. Campers should bring a bag lunch unless otherwise noted. All Adventurers will receive a ‘Summer Explorers’ t-shirt. One (1) per participant for entire summer. All children should check in with the Summer Explorers Camp Staff. Children enrolled in ‘Summer Explorers 2007′ will attend field trip at no extra cost. 10% sibling discount available. You MUST register at the main office to receive the discount. Space is limited, so register early! AGES: 5 1/2-10 1/2 by June 2, 2007 NO EXCEPTIONS Registration Date:  Member Registration Date:  Non-Resident Registration Date:  Registration End Date:  View Movie

Course Days Dates & Times Facility Classes Avail.   16869 Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo Thu 06-12-2008 – 06-12-2008 7:30AM – 5:30PM Classroom Central Elementary School 1 11 16870 Strikezone, Manteca Thu 06-19-2008 – 06-19-2008 9:45AM – 3:00PM Classroom Central Elementary School 1 12 16871 Oakland A’s Coliseum, Oakland Thu 06-26-2008 – 06-26-2008 11:00AM – 5:00PM Classroom Central Elementary School

  

Thanks,
Carol Perdew
(209) 239-7979
www.CarolPerdew.com