County food surplus distribution

Low-income residents of San Joaquin County will be able to obtain free government-surplus food today in the following locations:

• 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.

• 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

• Woodbridge — from 10 to 11 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 673 Woodbridge Road, for those living in zip code 95258

• 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 209468-3679.

AAUW Bunco to raise funds for scholarships

Lodi Branch AAUW (American Association of University Women) will host its sixth annual Bunco Party on March 11 at Vinewood Community Church from 12:30 to 4 p.m.

The party will feature Bunco, prizes, vendors, desserts and gift basket raffle.

Tickets are $20 and may be purchased from any AAUW member prior to the event.

Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Vinewood Community Church is located at 1900 W. Vine Street in Lodi.

Proceeds will fund scholarships both for Tech Trek (The AAUW Summer Science and Math Camp), and for Lodi Unified School District graduating Senior girls who are pursuing higher education.

Craftastic Hour at the Lodi Public Library

Visit the Lodi Public Library this Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon for a “Craftastic Hour” with opportunities for teens and adults ages 13 and older to make their own fun crafts with the supplies provided. The Lodi Public Library is located at 201 W. Locust St. Thursday

Alanon — “Freedom to Change,” meeting 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lodi Memorial Hospital in the boardroom. For more information, call 642-0139.

Day-2-Day Diabetes Support Group — meeting 6 p.m., Lodi Public Library, 201 W. Locust St.

HIV testing — Free drop-in, 10 a.m. to noon. Woodbridge Medical Group, 2401 W. Turner Road, Suite 450. 944-4760.

Lodi Eagles Aerie — Meeting, 7 p.m., 217 E. Lockeford St.

Lodi Rotary — meeting, noon, Hutchins Street Square, Holtz Room, call 334-3225.

LOEL Senior Center — Exercise sessions, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Brain Builders, 9:30 a.m.; Chess, noon; Dominoes, 1 p.m.; poker pals, 1 p.m.