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Modesto

• AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATION CONFERENCE

When: Today, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave.

Info: This free event is geared toward assisting junior high and high school students in developing a plan of action that will ensure student success. Parents are encouraged to attend. Highlights include:

• Transitioning from high school to college

• Financial aid

• Developing effective study skills

• Careers and manufacturing

• Reggae music by Nesta

• Judo demonstration

• Spoken word

• Step show

For more information, call Monika at (209) 575-7990.

• EXTRACT VALUE FROM CONSULTANTS

When: Monday, 7:30 a.m.

Where: Marie Callender's restaurant, 3500 Coffee Road

Info: Certified management consultant Don Scellato will be the speaker at the Mid-Valley Consultants meeting. Business owners, managers, government employees, elected officials, consultants and those interested in the consulting profession should attend. Cost is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Limited space. R.S.V.P. strongly recommended. To register, go to www.meetup.com/Mid-Valley-Consultants or call (209) 572-2271, ext. 100.

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• SCHOLARSHIP RUN

When: Sunday, registration 7:15 a.m.

Where: California State University, Stanislaus, Warrior Area

Info: The third annual Grace Bishop Scholarship Run; 5K-, 10K- and 1-mile runs will be available. Proceeds will benefit foster youth. To register, go to www.creative-alternatives.org. For more information, call Dan at (209) 668-9361.

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