BargainVie: Love Is In The Details
By Monica Barber
Hello Viewers, happy belated 2021! Loving life is in the details & Ms M has been all about the details lately. She’s been catching up on her reading, participating in the Stanislaus County Library Winter Reading Challenge & enjoying local takeout options from her favorite restaurants thanks to her RAD Card. A new month is a fresh start to make today better than yesterday. May February provide you with all the love, happiness, health and good fortune that you need. Here are some ways to make the month’s budget stretch while you have fun.
Start the month off with a zoom with a view for your kiddos. Local artists Black Sheep’s Ink offer free online art classes via Facebook live for 3rd-6th graders. The third session of the year will be on February 1st at 7 pm where the class topic is Starry Night. You will need Crayola oil pastels or crayons and a black piece of paper to participate. It is a free public event and donations are accepted. Information: https://fb.me/e/20kJBn0bE
For those who love the Modesto Certified Farmers Market, this year the market has opened for the 2021 season early. Last month the market re-opened on January 23rd and welcomed back their vendors for a weekly Saturday Farmers Market experience. Thursday markets will resume later in April. The market is a favorite locally because it allows the community the opportunity to support the areas farmers, artisans and crafters in one convenient location. Info: https://modestocfm.com/
The Gallo Center invites you to experience National Geographic Live! virtually from your home. On February 10th at 7 p.m., Molecular biologist-turned-photographer Prasenjeet Yadavnd and biologist and photographer Anand Varma will share a discussion of the intriguing intersection of science and photography. The livestream will discuss the significance of the natural history photographers scientific background and how it enables them to capture the natural world in a unique way. Sign up is on the Gallo Center page. Links will arrive via email. Tickets: $15. Additional Info: https://tickets.galloarts.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=8465
Enjoy the charm of arthouse cinema virtually from your home. The State Theatre continues to offer independent cinema options for rental on their website. The films are available to view for 30 days and once begun must be finished in 72 hours. Additionally, for those looking for other ways to support local can visit the State Theatre’s shop for boutique items, gift certificates and more. Movie Info: https://thestate.org/ Store Info: https://thestatetheatremodesto.square.site/s/shop
Sending lots of love, Modesto! Stay Strong!
BargainVie: Love Is In The Details
By Monica Barber
Hello Viewers, happy belated 2021! Loving life is in the details & Ms M has been all about the details lately. She’s been catching up on her reading, participating in the Stanislaus County Library Winter Reading Challenge & enjoying local takeout options from her favorite restaurants thanks to her RAD Card. A new month is a fresh start to make today better than yesterday. May February provide you with all the love, happiness, health and good fortune that you need. Here are some ways to make the month’s budget stretch while you have fun.
Start the month off with a zoom with a view for your kiddos. Local artists Black Sheep’s Ink offer free online art classes via Facebook live for 3rd-6th graders. The third session of the year will be on February 1st at 7 pm where the class topic is Starry Night. You will need Crayola oil pastels or crayons and a black piece of paper to participate. It is a free public event and donations are accepted. Information: https://fb.me/e/20kJBn0bE
For those who love the Modesto Certified Farmers Market, this year the market has opened for the 2021 season early. Last month the market re-opened on January 23rd and welcomed back their vendors for a weekly Saturday Farmers Market experience. Thursday markets will resume later in April. The market is a favorite locally because it allows the community the opportunity to support the areas farmers, artisans and crafters in one convenient location. Info: https://modestocfm.com/
The Gallo Center invites you to experience National Geographic Live! virtually from your home. On February 10th at 7 p.m., Molecular biologist-turned-photographer Prasenjeet Yadavnd and biologist and photographer Anand Varma will share a discussion of the intriguing intersection of science and photography. The livestream will discuss the significance of the natural history photographers scientific background and how it enables them to capture the natural world in a unique way. Sign up is on the Gallo Center page. Links will arrive via email. Tickets: $15. Additional Info: https://tickets.galloarts.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=8465
Enjoy the charm of arthouse cinema virtually from your home. The State Theatre continues to offer independent cinema options for rental on their website. The films are available to view for 30 days and once begun must be finished in 72 hours. Additionally, for those looking for other ways to support local can visit the State Theatre’s shop for boutique items, gift certificates and more. Movie Info: https://thestate.org/ Store Info: https://thestatetheatremodesto.square.site/s/shop
Sending lots of love, Modesto! Stay Strong!
