Lodi Lake Nature Area plant walk

After the wet winter, Lodi Lake Nature Area docents are reporting an abundance of native and non-native plants at the lake.

James Rexroth, who worked with San Joaquin County’s Parks and Recreation Department for 32 years, will lead the docents on an interpretive walk and discussion focusing on plants in the nature area.

Rexroth worked at Micke Grove Zoo for 25 years as a keeper and spent seven years as the nature center coordinator at Oak Grove Regional Park. He also spent two years as the interim zoo and interpretive services manager. He is a fan of cacti, orchids and California native plants.

The presentation and plant walk will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday at the amphitheater in the nature area. The public is invited to attend.

Newcomers Club luncheon

The Lodi Newcomers Club’s May luncheon will be held at the Elks Lodge at 19671 N. Lower Sacramento Road, Woodbridge on May 11. Choices for lunch are baked ham or baked chicken.

Installation of officers for the coming year will be held. The social will begin at 11 a.m., the meeting will start at 11:30 and lunch will be served at 11:45.

Reservations must be made by Monday. To make a reservation, call luncheon hostesses Pat Jankowski at 209400-0214 or Pat Seifert at 209477-1101.

A&W Root Beer cruise night

A&W Root Beer hosts cruise nights from 5 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday night through October at A&W, 216 E. Lodi Ave. The events include a free raffle, music and awards. For more information, call A&W at 209-368-8548.

Leadership Breakfast in Stockton

The Leadership Stockton Alumni Association hosts the Community Leadership Breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. May 11 at the Stockton Arena.

This year, the spotlight will be “The State of Our Children.” Featured speakers are Lindy Turner-Hardin, executive director of the Child Abuse Prevention Council; Christina Gilbert, director of the San Joaquin Children’s Alliance; County Supervisor Katherine Miller; and Kay Ruhstaller, executive director of the Family Resource and Referral Center.

Tickets are $30 for LSAA members, and $40 for nonmembers. For more information, visit