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Animals, energy and firefighters keep Turlock hopping
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Three-year-old Braden Torres shows Turlock Firefighter Matt Campos that he can stop, drop and roll if caught on fire at the Turlock Fire Department’s open house at Fire Station No. 1 on Sunday. - photo by MAEGAN MARTENS / The Journal
Updated: Oct. 5, 2010, 7:03 p.m.

October started with a bang for area residents, as a plethora of events and activities were held.

Education was the goal of the animal adoption event at Turlock Tractor Supply on Saturday. This year’s adoption event included a petting zoo, face painting, and a horse exhibit. 

An energy fair was held at Walnut Education Center that featured recycling and a variety of green activities.

On Sunday, Turlock Fire Station No. 1 opened their doors and invited the community to participate in safety demonstrations and enjoy a free hotdog and entertainment.

Ladies from the Dazzling Divas Red Hat Society in Newman donated 40 hand-made quilts to St. Francis Assisted Care in Turlock on Monday.