GO MODESTO

GO NUTS!!!!!

The Modesto Garden Club is one of our area’s treasures. From creating and maintaining Modesto’s Flower Clock to the Annual Spring Garden Tour, the Garden Club delivers beauty. Get your tix now for Spring Garden Tour coming up on April 22nd. This year there are 6 remarkable homes plus the Garden Club Office for touring as well. These gardens are always amazing and you can get great ideas for your own garden on this tour too. So grab your green thumb friends and make a day out of it. Also, please support this event so assist the Gar-

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Marcy’s Hallmark Shop, McHenry Mansion Visitor Center and Gift Store, Paper Habit, Suite 54, Westurf Nursery, P & L Concrete Products and Garden Center in Escalon, Park Greenhouse and Silverado Nursery & Building Materials in Ripon, Morris Nursery in Riverbank, and The Greenery Nursery & Garden Shop in Turlock. You can purchase tickets at Marcy’s Hallmark Shop, McHenry Village. McHenry Mansion Visitors Center 924 15th Street, Paper Habit Suite 54 McHenry Village. Westurf Nursery 1612 Claus Rd and Morris Nursery 1837 Patterson Rd.

For more info - Gerry Yockey

Modesto Garden Club, Inc. 209-521-5619 gerryyockey@att.net

Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd, Buy me some peanuts and crackerjack, I don’t care if I never get back. Nothing beats the crack of the bat and the thrill of the crowd at a ball game. We are lucky to have our minorleague baseball team with the Modesto Nuts. Opening night is Tuesday, April 11th, against the San Jose Giants, with the first pitch starting at 7:05 pm. The first 500 fans will receive an Ichiro bobblehead. They will play the San Jose Giants through Sunday, April 16th. The Nuts will be at home again May 25th-30th, going up against the Stockton Ports. For more information https://www.milb.com/modesto

Hello April!

By Monica Barber

April is one of the friendliest months, with the flowers starting to bloom and the sun occasionally dropping in to say hello between the rain. The lovely welcome inspires people to be outside more and enjoy the change of season. While Ms. M finds herself hard at work in her garden on the sunnier days and always realizes that spring may be her favorite season! This year has given more rain than usual, but surprises make things enjoyable. Here are some chances to step out that won’t shock your wallet. Batter up, baseball fans, the opening day for the Modesto Nuts is April 11th at John Thurman Field! Our team will host the San Jose Giants, with the gates opening at 5:30 pm and the game at 7:05 pm. This will mark Ichiro’s last game and Ichiro Bobbleheads will be given to the first 500 fans. Baseball is for all ages. It’s time to play ball. Individual ticket prices range from $8 to $14, with season ticket options available. Info:http://www.milb.com/index. jsp?sid=t515

Art will be in the eye of the beholder when artists welcome visitors into their studios. The Stanislaus Artist Open Studio tour returns this year and continues to be a free self-guided tour for all to experience the area’s local art community in person. The tour is held on Saturday, April 15th, and Sunday, 16th, from 11 am to 5 pm both days. The public is invited to explore artists’ art studios and spaces in Stanislaus County. Additional information and a free booklet are available online. http://www.stanislausaos.com/

Celebrating the earth and environment is a priority for everyone. After three years of cancellations and delays due to the pandemic, Earth Day in the Park returns to Graceda Park in Modesto on Saturday, April 22nd. This free event is a community favorite that celebrates recycling and sustainability in a family-fun way. Vendors and activities are onsite to engage everyone with learning opportunities about climate change, the environment, and green resources. For more info; (209) 577-5495 or http://www. modestogov.com/415/Earth-Day

This time of year can be transformative for gardens with freshly bloomed flowers and seasonal foliage. Modesto Garden Club hosts the Annual Spring Garden Tour that allows participants to enjoy six stunning homes and gardens in the Modesto area. The event welcomes all garden enthusiasts from 9 am to 4 pm on April 22nd. Tickets are $25 online or in person at the Modesto Garden Club. Info:https://www.modestogardenclub.org/

I’m very excited the weather is starting to clear up, and the sunny sky’s are upon us once again. The first thing I always think about when I hear the word spring is spring cleaning! I recommend looking through your clothes, and donating some to a local thrift store, the Modesto Gospel mission, or someone you know in need. It is wonderful to help out others who are in need. Earth Day is approaching, which is one of my favorite days! Our earth should be celebrated and taken care of everyday. One

By Grace McNamera

way you can do this is by shopping second hand. When thrifting, you are using less resources, and less things are thrown away. When shopping second hand, you are providing an item with a new home, which originally could have been thrown in the trash. This will help create less landfill and reduce pollution! Another bonus is that you can buy awesome products or clothing pieces for super cheap! What are you waiting for? Go thrifting! Another way to help give our earth some love would be by recycling. Recycling is a very simple and easy task that goes a long way. It conserves natural resources, and reduces the demand for raw materials. If you are busy, but still want to help keep our earth healthy, I highly recommend trying out recycling. Earth Day in the park this year will be held on April 22nd at Graceada Park from 10am to 4pm. This is an amazing event to help our community gain more knowledge about our earth in a joyful way. Local businesses and vendors will be there to help provide information about our environment. This is a very important and educational event, and I hope to see you there. Have a lovely spring, Modesto!