Garden Club Meets March 18

The Newman and Gustine Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. March 18 at Perry’s Pizza in Gustine. Members are reminded to bring a six‑pack of flowers for the drawing.

Stanislaus County Sets March 16 Workshops on Proposed Environmental Fee Changes

Stanislaus County will hold two public workshops March 16 to discuss proposed new, amended, and eliminated fees within the Department of Environmental Resources’ master fee schedule. The meetings will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. at the Stanislaus County Agricultural Center’s Harvest Hall in Modesto, according to a public notice.

The department will outline the basis for proposed adjustments, which include changes to the weighted labor rate, administrative fees, hazardous materials programs, environmental health programs, and quarterly milk and dairy fees. “This notice is an invitation to attend a public meeting to discuss proposed new and amended or elimination of existing fees,” the document states.

The workshops are being held ahead of the Board of Supervisors’ consideration of the fee proposals. If approved, the changes would take effect June 18. Proposed adjustments will be available online by the workshop date, and written comments may be submitted to the department.

Clam Chowder Fundraiser Set for March 27

The Knights of Columbus OLM Council #11653 will host a clam chowder bread bowl fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 27 at OLM Parish Center #2, located at 564 Linden Ave. in Gustine. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Pioneer Drug in Gustine. Only 250 tickets will be sold for the event.

Newman 4‑H to Host Linguica Take‑Out Dinner March 23

The Newman 4‑H Club will hold its annual Linguica Take‑Out Dinner on March 23, with meal pickup available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Sherman Park picnic area.

The dinner includes a linguica sandwich, chips, a cookie and a bottle of water. Tickets may be purchased from any Newman 4‑H member.

For more information, organizers can be reached at 209‑648‑0910 or 209‑914‑2955.

Bravo View Farms seeking vendors for March 28 Easter pop‑up

Bravo View Farms, a local almond orchard ranch known for its foothill views and mix of livestock including beef cattle, goats, a Highland bull and mini donkeys, is seeking vendors for its upcoming Easter pop‑up event.

The event is scheduled for March 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ranch has been hosting community events to help raise awareness about the importance of agriculture in the region.

Vendors interested in participating can message Bravo View Farms through Facebook for more information.

Registration opens for Newman Warriors youth football and cheer

Registration is now open for the 2026 season of the Newman Warriors Youth Football and Cheer Organization. The group announced that in‑person sign‑ups will be held March 21 and March 28, with the location to be announced.

Families may also register online at any time through the SportsPlus app.

Organizers said they are looking forward to welcoming athletes back to the field and sidelines for another season.

Gustine tennis matches to close Harry Schmidt Park courts on select dates

The Harry Schmidt Park tennis courts will be closed on several dates in March and April while the Gustine High School Tennis Club hosts home matches, the city announced.

The courts will be reserved from 3 to 8 p.m. on March 19 and April 2 under the shared‑use agreement between the City of Gustine and the Gustine Unified School District.

Outside of those dates, the Linden Avenue courts remain first‑come, first‑served with a 1.5‑hour time limit. Clubs or organizations seeking exclusive use must complete required contract paperwork and pay applicable fees.

Questions may be directed to the city’s Recreation Manager at 209‑854‑9411.

Gustine Lions Club seeking vendors for annual Easter Egg Hunt

The Gustine Lions Club and Miss Gustine Court are seeking food and merchandise vendors for the annual Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 4 at the Schmidt Park baseball fields.

Vendor booths will operate from 9:30 a.m. to noon, with the egg hunt beginning at 10 a.m. sharp. The vendor fee is $50, which includes the required business license.

Vendors may register online at www.cityofgustine.com by selecting Recreation Registration and then Special Events.

The event will feature eggs, prizes and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.