Rostomily 75th anniversary

Wayne and Roberta Rostomily of Albany, Ore., recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on Oct. 3.

As a young wartime couple they eloped to Reno, Nev., in a car with borrowed tires landing with a flat tire right in front of the Reno courthouse.

They were married by the pastor in the First Methodist Church with his wife acting as the witness.

Wayne is a veteran of the Second World War and served with Patton’s 3rd Army in the European Theater from the Battle of the Bulge until the end of the European conflict.

Mr. and Mrs. Rostomily have lived their married life in California, Montana, and Oregon. Wayne is a retired CPA and Roberta is a retired customer relations specialist.

They are the parents of two children: Gerrie (BJ) Jeske and Bill Rostomily. They have two granddaughters: Julie Leary and Jonna Michelson and five great-grandchildren: Danny, Dylan, Joey, Devin, and Mae-all of Missoula, Mont.

AAUW hosts speaker on art history and feminism at Lodi Public Library

The Lodi Chapter of the American Association of University Women will host a presentation on feminism and women in art history by University of the Pacific Curator Lisa Cooperman today in the Lodi Public Library’s Community Room.

A meet-and-greet begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the AAUW’s general meeting at 6 p.m. and Cooperman’s presentation at 6:40 p.m.

The Lodi Public Library is located at 201 W. Locust St., Lodi.

For more information, contact Linda Sattler at 209-3276942.

Low Vision Support Group meeting at The Vintage

The Low Vision Support Group will meet at The Vintage Retirement Community at 10:30 a.m. on Friday.

The Vintage Retirement Community is Located at 2415 W. Kettleman Lane, Lodi.

For more information, contact Loren Kettner at 209-3685900.

Self-care seminar at Now and Zen Yoga studio

Now and Zen Yoga Studio will host a seminar on selfcare from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, featuring a presentation by Dr. Ganesh Mohan, director of the Svastha Yoga Therapy and Teacher training programs. Admission is $15.

Now and Zen Yoga Studio is located at 369 S. Lower Sacramento Road No. B, Lodi.

For more information, call 209-369-7841.

Local students earn scholarships

The Central California Safety Council has awarded $1,000 scholarships to local engineering students Emma Lugo, Ashley Rocco and Hina Chaudhry.

Emma Lugo of Lodi is a senior at University of California, Merced studying mechanical engineering; Ashley Rocco of Stockton is a sophomore at University of the Pacific, also studying mechanical engineering; and Hina Chaudhry of Lodi is a senior in Pacific’s blended 5-year program studying engineering management with a master’s degree in civil engineering.

County food surplus distribution

Low-income residents of San Joaquin County will be able to obtain free government-surplus food on Thursday in Lodi from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Lodi Community Center, 415 Sacramento St., for those living in zip codes 95240, 95241, 95242, 95220, and 95632.; in Lockeford from 9 a.m. to noon at Adventist Community Service, 19990 Elliott Road, for those living in zip codes 95227, 95237, 95253 and 95254; in Woodbridge from 10 to 11 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 673 Woodbridge Road, for those living in zip code 95258; and in Thornton from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at New Hope School, 26675 N. Sacramento Blvd., for those living in zip code 95686.

Those participating must bring proof of address (e.g. utility bill) and a grocery bag to help with distribution.

For more information, call the San Joaquin County Commodity Program at 209-4683679.

Guest speaker at AHSGR meeting

The American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will meet at First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday.

The meeting will feature a presentation from Lee Macklin of Citrus Heights, “Analyzing Your DNA Results,” with refreshments served afterward.

First Baptist Church is located at 267 N. Mills Ave., Lodi.

For more information, contact Lilli Henricksen at 209369-4694.

Tickets on sale for Piano! Las Vegas

Piano! Las Vegas, starring pianist Ryan Ahern, will return to Hutchins Street Square at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. Throughout the month of October, fans can buy tickets at a discounted price of $8 off per ticket. For more information, visit

NAMI holding Peer to Peer program in Stockton

NAMI San Joaquin County, the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will sponsor its NAMI Peer to Peer Education Program beginning Monday in Stockton.

The course is designed for adults living with mental health challenges and provides an educational setting focused on recovery that offers respect, understanding and encouragement.

The 10-session course is held twice a week for 2 hours per session, and is taught by trained mentors living in recovery.

The course is free and open to the public. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays from Monday through Nov. 16 in Conference Room B at 1212 N. California St., Stockton.

Registration is required. For more information, call Drew Strachan at 209-366-4923 or email

or call Wendy Knowles at 209-531-6445 or

County behavioral health group to meet in Lodi

Residents of Lodi, Lockeford and surrounding areas are invited to the San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Board general meeting to be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lodi Public Library.

The October agenda will include a presentation by the Lodi Behavioral Health Clinic, which serves the Lodi area, Lockeford and surrounding areas. Meetings provide local residents with information regarding services available through the Behavioral Health Services Clinic in this area.

A public hearing on the SJC Behavioral Health Innovation Plan, posted for public review at

will be held during this meeting. Comments may be sent to

Nostalgic sock hop with “Elvis”

The American Legion Auxiliary, Lodi Unit 22, will introduce Jeremy Elvis Pearce at a nostalgic sock hop at 7 p.m. on Friday at the American Legion Hall.

Party-goers are invited to wear 50’s-style clothing for a costume contest, and, of course, socks for dancing. root beer and orange soda floats will be provided free.

Admission is $15 per person. Tickets are available at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, please call 209-3673635 or 916-230-7513.

Registration open for Small Farm Conference

STOCKTON — Members of the California small farm community are invited to register for the 30th California Small Farm Conference, which will be held Oct. 29 and 30 at the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton.

The conference pulls together innovators, family farmers and experts in environmentally and economically transformative practices. The event is an opportunity to interact with leaders in the agricultural field, to network and to learn about new trends and practices.

For more information or to register, visit