UPCOMING EVENTS

Lodi Eagles No. 848 — Wednesday Night Drive-Thru Dinner

217 E. Lockeford St., Lodi.

Welcome back! Come on through Wednesday, May 17, for pork schnitzel, buttered noodles, hot vegetables, salad, bread and dessert. All reservations are required and are to be made by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. Please call Michele Myers for reservations only at 209-327-1667. $11 per person. Drivethru dinner only; open from 5:20 to 6 p.m.

If you would like information on renting the Lodi Eagles Hall, please call Michele Myers.

Tokay Stitch ‘N’ Quilt Guild — 40th Anniversary

The Tokay Stitch ‘n’ Quilt Guild will be celebrating their 40th anniversary on May 18. The guild is a nonprofit organization, with the mission to promote quilting through education and fellowship. Our guild is for everyone with an interest in stitching and quilting, encouraging all ages and levels of ability to join. We contribute quilts to several local community groups. We also provide scholarships to students interested in the needle arts.

We are inviting any past members in the area to join us in our celebration.

We will meet on Thursday, May 18 at the First United Methodist Church, 200 W. Oak St., Lodi. Our celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing old friends, some of whom started our wonderful guild.

For further information, please contact Pat Browning at 209712-0310.

Lodi Republican Women — Meeting

The Moose Lodge, 3824 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo.

10 a.m. Friday, May 19 — Sadie Foster.

Save the Date — RSVP now to save your seat!

Our speaker will be Sadie Foster. She is the California director at Leadership Institute to help build conservative infrastructure throughout our great state with the California Battle Plan. Sadie worked as a district coordinator and legislative aide for California State Sen. Jim Nielsen. For reservations, call 209210-7138.

6 p.m. Thursday, May 25 — Evening Meeting.

Reminder: Mark your calendars for 6 p.m. Thursday, May 25 for the evening Republican meeting being held at the Round Table Pizza at Kettleman Lane and Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi. An evening to engage in political conversations, discuss political issues with friends and learn from others.

Animal Friends Connection — Vineyard River Run and Jog a Dog

Times are rough and this event comes at a time when we need the community’s support, as supplies and veterinary bills continue to rise. Please come out and participate this year.

You are invited to our Annual Jog a Dog.

Location: Heritage Oaks Winery, 10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo.

Date: Sunday, May 21.

Please register in advance at www.race entry.com/vineyardriver-run-and-jog-adog/race-information

or print the flyer at www.animalfriends connect.org/events.

Registration time is from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m.

Leashes are required. No flex leads for dogs and no strollers in the vineyard.

Kids’ run starts at 9 a.m. Free. Goodie bags for kids that run free (no T-shirt).

The 5K run for people with or without dogs starts at 9:15 a.m.

The 1-mile Jog a Dog walk or run (with or without dogs) starts at 9:30 a.m. behind the runners. T-shirt. For more information, email office@animal friendsconnect.org.

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