Linguica Run
The Westside Auto Club will be holding their annual Linguica Run on July 13 at Henry Miller Park. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the linguica meal will be served at 12 p.m.
The event will have more than 300 classic vehicles and motorcycles, along with vendors and a DJ.
Local Resident Graduates from Pacific University
Bryzette Perez-Bram of Newman graduated in Spring 2025 from the College of Arts & Sciences at Pacific University in Oregon with a Master of Social Work degree.
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary Manuel M.Lopes Unit 240 meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on July 10 at the Green Acres Clubhouse in Gustine. For more information call Audrey McIntyre at 209-780-9188.
Barbecue for Veterans
On Tuesday August 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.
Alice in Wonderland
The Missoula Children’s Theatre held auditions for their production of “Alice in Wonderland” on Monday and will be performing the show on Saturday, July 12. Shows will be at the West Side Theatre and show times are 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Doors open a half hour before show time. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students.
The show will feature a cast of 60 local children from Kindergarten up to seniors.
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
Teens ages 13 to 19 can participate in a Dungeons and Dragons miniature painting session at 4 p.m. on July 10.
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:
- July 19: Sonic 3
- August 16: Despicable Me 4
Sherman Park, located at 330 Cinnamon Teal Way, will open its snack bar at 7 p.m., with movies starting at 8 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for a comfortable viewing experience under the stars.
GUSD summer nutrition schedule
The Gustine Unified School District has published their free breakfast and lunch schedule for the summer months. The meals are for children 1 year to 18 years old and must be consumed on site. There are no meals set for June 19 and July 4. The schedule is as follows:
· Romero Elementary School breakfast 8-8:30 a.m., lunch 11:30-12 p.m.
· Henry Miller Park breakfast 8-8:30 a.m., lunch 11:30-12 p.m.
· Gustine Elementary School breakfast 8-8:30 a.m., lunch 11:30-12 p.m.
Newman FFA Fundraiser
The Newman FFA are holding a fundraiser offering people a chance to win a vacation getaway.
A $20 donation gets an individual one ticket for a two-night stay at the Grand Residence in South Lake Tahoe on July 25 to July 27. The room is a one bedroom suite that sleeps up to four people.
Must be 18 years or older to win.
The drawing will be held on July 20.
The funds raised will help the chapter attend the national conference.
For tickets, contact a Newman FFA member or reach out to them on Instagram @ffa_newman.
Mobile Fresh Free Groceries
Second Harvest of the Greater Valley will be holding their free Mobile Fresh free grocery giveaway in Newman from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on July 10 at 649 Orestimba Road.
The giveaway is open to any Newman resident and no questions are asked. Attendees should bring sturdy bags or a cart that can hold around 20 pounds of groceries.
Attendees are asked to not arrive more than two hours before the distribution time.
