Author Archives: Jo Ann Kirby
Jo Ann Kirby
Inspiration for Lent
Looking for a way to kick off Lent?
“Playing in the Sand” is a one-day retreat featuring reflection, storytelling, prayer, wondering and fellowship hosted by the Family Ministries Program of Central United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This one day retreat will be based on the church’s Godly Play program [...]
Valentine’s events tonight at local churches
Overlooked this busy weekend are two events at local churches that look fun.
One takes place over the course of two days. St. Anne’s Espiscopal Church in Stockton is hosting its annual Pub Night tonight and Saturday. For a $30 admission fee, enjoy dinner, dessert, beer, wine, soda and a complimentary pint glass. Most of [...]
My apologies
In a story I wrote about kindergarten registration, I wrongly wrote that children who turned five on or before Dec. 2 are eligible to sign up for the 2010-11 school year. I should have written that children who turn five on or before Dec. 2, 2010 are eligilble to register for kindergarten. My apologies!
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Free swine flu shots today
Lodi Unified School District and San Joaquin Public Health are offering free swine flu vaccinations today at Bear Creek High School in the library from 3 to 6 p.m. Bear Creek High School is located in north Stockton on the corner of Thornton Road and Whistler Way. Both the nasal mist and the shot will [...]
Crab feeds
On Saturday, I wrote about the crab feed phenomenon in the San Joaquin Valley where folks tie a bib on for charity and let their hair down on the dance floor.
Here are a few to check out:
Waverly School; 6-11:30 p.m. March 6, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 5882 N. Ashley Lane. $40. (209) 931-0735.
Haven of Peace [...]
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Greg & Steve to visit the library
You may not have heard of Greg & Steve, but chances are your preschoolers have been dancing and singing to their music in class.
On Thursday, there is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with two zany, children’s entertainers.
Greg & Steve, the Grammy-nominated performing duo coming to Stockton for a series of children’s [...]
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Kindergarten Roundup
If you have a child that will be five years of age on or before December 2, 2010 you can register him or her for kindergarten. For children in the Lodi Unified boundary, kindergarten signups start Monday, Feb. 1. Parents need to bring the following documents at the time of registration: An official birth certificate, [...]
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The Beatles and the Bible
I couldn’t figure out why, all of the sudden, my three kids started humming Beatles songs. While their music has always been popular, now it’s reaching a whole new generation. Video games, I realized. Rock Band, specifically.
On Sunday, Bear Creek Community Church in Lodi is hosting a special speaker. Ken Mansfield, former chief of Apple [...]
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Seeing stars
The World of Wonders Science Museum in Lodi is teaming up with the Stockton Astronomical Society for a free event Jan. 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Weather premitting, stargazers are invited up to the top of WOW’s parking structure to view the moon, stars, the Galilean Moons of Jupiter, and the Andromeda Galaxy [...]
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Rummage sale today and Saturday