What's Happening July 14 to August

Stanislaus County Seeks Applicants For Farmworker Advisory Committee

Stanislaus County is now accepting applications for its newly established Farmworker Advisory Committee. The committee will include ten farmworkers—two from each supervisorial district—and one representative each from the following stakeholder groups: the Agriculture Industry, a Farm Labor Contractor, the Stanislaus County Agricultural Advisory Board, and a community-based organization serving the County’s farmworker population.

Applications are available in both English and Spanish, and the deadline to apply is July 15, 2025.

The FAC will serve as a forum to elevate the voices of farmworkers and provide insight into the challenges they face, including issues related to housing, access to safety-net services, health, working conditions, and immigration.

The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approved the formation of the committee as a one-year pilot project on November 12, 2024. Each committee member will receive a $100 stipend per meeting, for up to six meetings per year.

For more information or to apply, please contact Linda Pinfold, Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner via email or by phone: (209) 525-4730.

Newman Planning Commission

The Newman Planning Commission will be meeting at 7 p.m. on July 17 at City Council Chambers at 938 Fresno St.

On the agenda is a public hearing about a use permit to operate a salvage yard at 2039 L St.

Gustine Unified School District

The Gustine Unified School District will be meeting at 5:30 p.m. on July 16 at the District office at 1500 Meredith Ave.

Among items on the agenda is a public hearing on the District’s tentative labor agreement with the CSEA for the upcoming school year.

Gustine Pentecost Society

The Gustine Pentecost Society will hold their celebration parade starting at 10 a.m. on July 19. The procession will start at Our Lady of Miracles Church on Linden and proceed to Lucerne to West to 2nd Avenue to 5th Street to 3rd Avenue to the front of GPS Hall.

At 8 p.m. on July 19, there will be a procession from OLM Church to GPS Hall via Lucerne.

At 9 a.m. on July 20, the procession will go from GPS hall to OLM. After Mass on July 20, (sometime around 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.), the procession will start at OLM to Linden to South (Highway 33) to 5th Street to 3rd Avenue and stop in front of GPS hall.

Gustine Planning Commission

The Gustine Planning Commission will be meeting at 6 p.m. on July 23 at Council Chambers in City Hall at 352 5th Street.

Congressman’s Mobile Office Hours

Congressman Adam Gray’s Office will hold mobile office hours with Tammy Dunbar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 30 at Gustine City Hall at 352 5th Street.

Barbecue for Veterans

On Aug. 19 the American Legion Post 240 and the VFW #7635 and the Auxiliaries will be hosting their monthly barbecue. All local veterans and their families are welcome to join them at 6 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall at 145 Fifth Street Gustine. Bring your own meat to barbecue and a place setting and utensils. Salads and desserts will be provided by the Auxiliaries. For more information call Audrey McIntyre at 209-780-9188

July Summer Feed

The Newman Crows Landing Unified School District will be distributing breakfast and lunches to anyone 18 years and under through the month of July.

Distribution will be each day at the following locations: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Diablo Grande; 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Pioneer Park; 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mustang Peak; 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fishermen’s Bend; and 11:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Rolling Hills Apartments.

Back to School Festival

The Newman Crows Landing Unified School District will hold their back to school festival from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 2 at Yolo Middle School. There will be information booths, food giveaways, games and prizes.

Gustine Rotary Food Distribution

The Gustine Rotary will be distributing USDA Farmers to Families food boxes on July 28. The distribution will be at Harry Schmidt Park in the baseball parking lot across from Green Acres Mobile Home Park entrance. The food truck is expected at 9 a.m. but that is not guaranteed.

Gustine Library July Events

Teen game time will be at 3 p.m. on July 15 and is for those 13 to 19 years old.

Kid’s Book Bingo for those 6 to 12 years old will be at 3 p.m. on July 17.

Magician Shawn Durhan will be performing at the library at 2 p.m. on July 19.

Kid’s game time for those 6 to 12 years old is set for 3 p.m. July 22.

Kid’s sidewalk chalk art will be at 3 p.m. on July 22.

Newman Hosts Free Summer Movie Night Series at Sherman Park

The City of Newman will bring back its annual Summer Movie Night Series at Sherman Park, offering free outdoor screenings for residents to enjoy.

The 2025 lineup includes: