Durlynn Anema to sign new book

Local author Durlynn Anema will be signing her new book, “Camels Over the Sierra Nevada” at Tom’s Bookstore, 108 N. School St., on July 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In September of 1861, San Francisco businessmen thought that because camels could carry twice the loads of other pack animals and walk several miles further, could forage on desert plants no other animal would eat, and could go long periods without water, they would be ideal to travel the Big Trees Route on their way to Nevada. With these attributes, why did this idea fail?

Anema’s book answers this question while telling the fascinating story of how the camels arrived in California and how the men behind this visionary idea made it happen.

Lodi church to host health screening event

Local residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening.

United Congregational Christian Church will host a community event on July 3 at 701 S. Hutchins St., Lodi.

Screenings can check for:

• The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health.

• HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels.

• Diabetes risk.

• Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis.

• Kidney and thyroid function, and more.

Free parking is available.

Screening prices begin at $159, and advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 877-237-1354 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com.