Veterans Day quilt raffle to support auxiliary programs

The VFW Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary will raffle a Patriot Quilt on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the Veteran's Memorial Hall in Gustine following the Veterans Day Parade and program.

Raffle tickets are $5 each, and winners do not need to be present to win.

For more information, contact Audrey McIntyre, president of the American Legion Auxiliary, at 209-780-9188, or Maryann Watson, president of the VFW Auxiliary, at 209-854-6672. Information also is available by email at lestweforget@att.net.

Adult evening lap swim offered at Orestimba High School pool

Community members age 18 and older will have an opportunity to participate in adult evening lap swim sessions at the Orestimba High School pool, located at 707 Hardin Road in Newman.

Lap swim is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, and from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Admission is $4 per session, while seniors age 55 and older pay $3. Cash only will be accepted.

Pool noodles, kickboards and water weights will be available for participants to use. The pool is heated to approximately 83 degrees.

Organizers noted that the schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions. Sessions will remain open during rain but will be canceled if thunder or lightning occurs.

Newman Library announces early October programs

The Newman Library will host a series of children’s, teen and adult programs beginning in October.

Story Time for children under 5 is scheduled Oct. 21 from 10 to 10:30 a.m., followed by Wee Move & Play from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wee Move & Play also is offered Oct. 28.

A pumpkin‑decorating event will take place Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring their own pumpkins; a limited number of foam pumpkins will be available.

All programs take place at the Newman Library and are offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

Gustine Library highlights mid‑October programs

The Gustine Library will offer a slate of October activities with Story Time from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for children ages 5 and under, followed by Wee Move & Play from 10:30 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday.

Teen Switch Game Time follows on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Pokémon fidget clickers on Tuesday, Oct. 27, all at 3 p.m.

Children’s activities include a “Design Your Own Scary Book Cover” session on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m.

Tiny Tales Storytime for ages 3 to 5 will be held Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 24 and 31, with Family Lego Fun Time at 1 p.m. on the same days.

A Student Success Card Kick‑Off event is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 29 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The library is also hosting a month‑long Halloween scavenger hunt, where visitors can search for hidden items and earn a prize.

Newman Historical Society continues monthly meetings

The Newman Historical Society is holding its regular monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. in the basement of the Newman Museum. Members and guests are welcome to attend.

Red Hatters of Orestimba welcoming new members

The Red Hatters of Orestimba are inviting new members to join their monthly gatherings, held at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May.

Women under 50 may join as Pinkies, while those 50 and older are welcomed as Red Hatters.

For more information, contact Loretta Rose at 209‑495‑9091.