During the month of October, the Newman FFA Chapter hosted the Tri-Rivers Section Opening and Closing Ceremonies Contest.

A Newman 4-H Club member is continuing to advance through the 4-H ranks.

The Gustine Seniors honored past presidents of the organization at its Nov. 8 meeting. Past presidents include, from left, Marlene Terry, Vanda Medeiros and Mary Jane Dutra.

The Newman Garden Club hosted its “Garden of Tables” fund-raising event Saturday at Pea Soup Andersen’s in Santa Nella, where guests enjoyed socializing as they enjoyed the exquisitely-decorated tables.

Members of the Orestimba 50-Plus Club were in the Halloween spirit recently. Dressing in the Halloween theme were, from left, Loveada Fresquez, Rosa Goodin, Sharon Andrade, Marlene Terry, Sonia Humphrey and Helen Cabral.  

The Westside 4-H Club installed its new officer team Oct. 3. The officers include, from left, Nick Ventura, historian; Ethan Eleshio, healthy living; Ryan Barcellos, sergeant at arms; Josie Nunes, vice president; Carson Bell, sergeant at arms; Mikayla Silveira, president; Natalie Ventura, se…

Members of the Portuguese Fraternal Society of America, Gustine-Newman Council 7, dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes for the October challenge. From left are members John Lawrence, Aurora Day, Rita Inacio, Elzira Ferreira, John Salvador and Frank Inacio.

Gustine Seniors

Members of the Newman 4-H Club received numerous awards at the Stanislaus County 4-H Achievement Night, held at the county’s ag center.

Members of the Knights of Columbus, Council 2517, St. Joachim’s Catholic Church, recently presented a $2,200 donation to the Turlock Pregnancy Health Center (TPHC). From left are Grand Knight Patrick Cox, TPHC Executive Director Gena Larson, TPHC Development Coordinator Jill GeRue; and Knigh…

The Newman 4-H Club has a window display at Ace Hardware in celebration of National 4-H Week, which is observed Oct. 6-12. Pictured at the window are Cheyenne Verissimo, left, club recreation officer, and Isabell Hayes, club secretary. 

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Joseph G. Rose Post 7635, Auxiliary recently filled boxes with basic essentials such as deodorant, tooth brushes and paste, shampoo and other items to be delivered to the Host House in Patterson. Auxiliary members participating included, from left, Ju…

VFW Auxiliary

Members of Portuguese Fraternal Society of America, Gustine-Newman Council 7, celebrated Vindimas with Portuguese wine and food at their monthly meeting for the September challenge.