herlife | in the valleyCalendar of EventsNOTE: All calendar events must be received by May 1st for the June issue and adhere to our guidelines.Email kimberly@herlifemagazine.com for guidelines and to submit entries.May 39 Simple Steps to OptimalFamily NutritionLocation: Van Ruiten Winery, 340 W.HWY 12, LodiDate: May 3rdTime: 11:30 am – 1:00 pmDetails: America’s Favorite Pediatrician, Dr.William Sears, MD is coming to Van RuitenWinery to discuss family nutrition. Join us forlunch and hear the author discuss how youcan give your family the gift of nutrition. Booksignings available after lunch, doors open at11:00 am. Cost of the luncheon is $15. Pleasecontact Wendy Vaz to reserve your seat, 209-329-4600 or email wendyvaz@comcast.netMay 5Cinco de Mayo on the MileLocation: Miracle Mile, StocktonDate: May 5Time: 3:00pm–8:00pmDetails: Throw on your sun block andsombrero and plan to join us for music,food, drinks and fun at “Cinco de Mayo onthe Mile”! Sponsored by the Miracle MileMerchants Association and hosted by LaPalma Restaurant. Come enjoy the MikeTorres Band, Folklorico Dancers and partakein some amazing food and drinks. Tickets are$10 in advance and $15 at the door. Contact209-948-6453 for more information.Cinco de Mayo at CasaFloresLocations: 400 E. Kettleman Lane, #5,Lodi; 3201 W. Ben Holt Drive, Stockton;2503 N. Tracy Boulevard, TracyDate: May 5Time: 10:30am–closeDetails: Come celebrate with Casa Floresand enjoy drink specials and live music. Seespecific locations for details or visit mycasaflores.com.May 6Studio V Bikini Boot CampLocation: Studio V, 4345 Spyres Way,Suites 201 and 202, ModestoDate: May 6Time: TBADetails: Ready to be held accountablefor the food you eat? Ready to work outwith experienced and motivating trainers?Team challenges, weekly goals, support fromteammates and a trainer who will guide youthrough bikini boot camp. This is not youraverage program, it’s a 24/7, 8-week accountabilityprogram. Only those with high levelsof motivation to change their body will beaccepted. Info@studiovwellness.comMay 9Whirlows Art ShowLocation: Whirlows Tossed and Grilled,1926 Pacific Avenue, StocktonDate: May 9Time: 5:00pm–8:00pmDetails: Take a look at the work of talentedStockton artists at the monthly Art Show atWhirlows Tossed and Grilled on the MiracleMile! Come take a look at the local talent ofStockton Artists. Contact wirlowl@aol.com orcall 209-474-1118 for more information.May 11Girls’ Night Out, Pink PartyLocation: Downtown Plaza, 715 CentralAvenue, TracyDate: May 11Time: 6:00pm–8:00pmDetails: Goodie bags, wine tasting, foodsampling and shopping! Prizes for bestdecorated Derby hats! $20 per ticket, buyyour tickets online at atthegrand.org or call209-831-6858.Ride for MOMLocation: Johansen High School, 641Norseman Drive, ModestoDates: May 11–May 12Times: VariesDetails: The Rotary Club of SunriseModesto kicks of the inaugural “Ride forMOM” event. This will be a 10-, 30- and71-bicycle ride that is family-friendly andopen to all. The “Ride for MOM” event willtake place in at Johansen High School andwill include rest stops, support, a healthylunch and a lifestyle fair. For more information,visit rideformom.com. To register visitActive.com.May 18ZinFest Wine FestivalLocation: Lodi Lake Park, LodiDates: May 18–May 20TimeS: VariesDetails: On Friday, join the passionate vintnersand growers of the Lodi Appellation asthey extend hometown hospitality and engagein an evening of colorful festivities. Enjoy80 <strong>HER</strong><strong>LIFE</strong>MAGAZINE.COM
the region’s finest pairing of freshly prepared,local cuisine with the best of Lodi’s celebratedOld Vine Zinfandel! Saturday and Sunday,Sip, Swirl and Savor from a selection of the250 handcrafted wines from 50 Lodi wineries.Passionate winemakers and winery representativeswelcome guests, offering practicalknowledge and sharing their delicious wines.Come enjoy all that ZinFest has to offer.Contact 209-365-0621 or visit zinfest.com formore information.May 19Lemonade DayLocation: Various locations throughoutModestoDate: May 19Time: All DayDetails: Lemonade Day is a free, community-wideeducational initiative to teachchildren how to start, own and operate theirown business—a lemonade stand! With thesupport of our local Mayor, community, civicand business leaders, we look forward toLemonade Day Modesto 2012 and establisha strong foundation for the future! Awardswill be given for Best Business, Best Standand Best Tasting, along with awards in ourMentorship Program for Photography, Journalism,Culinary and Marketing. Contact209-495-5759 for more information or visit usat modesto.lemonadeday.org.May 23Community HospiceCaregiver College:Preventing Falls and OtherHome HazardsLocation: Lolly Hansen Senior Center,375 E. Ninth Street, TracyDate: May 23Time: 12:00pm–1:00pmDetails: RSVP to 209-831-4230.May 25Community HospiceCaregiver College:Maximizing Veteran’sBenefitsLocation: Community Hospice, 4368Spyres Way, ModestoDate: May 25Time: 12:00pm–1:00pmDetails: RSVP to 209-578-6300May 30Community HospiceCaregiver College:Maximizing Veteran’s BenefitsLocation: Modesto Library Auditorium,1500 I Street, ModestoDate: May 30Time: 7:00pm–8:00pmDetails: RSVP to 209-578-6300<strong>HER</strong><strong>LIFE</strong>MAGAZINE.COM 81