GOODBYE WINTER!
Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous furry forecaster, failed to see his shadow, meaning spring is right around the corner, or so the folklore says. Our Modesto representatives are are feeling the warmth, craving some rain and shared these spring time ideas for shaking off the cold weather and getting back out into the sunshine. Here's a few Modesto gems you might not have visited lately.
The McHenry Mansion is Modesto's Treasure. It is the city's only original Victorian home and one of the few remaining reminders of the town's rich heritage. Its restoration has proved to be the community's most visible, extended renovation project. Thousands of local citizens have participated and contributed to the restoration. A typical day at the McHenry Mansion may include a group tour for a busload of school children in the morning, docent-conducted tours for a hundred people in the afternoon, and an elegant private party in the evening. The Mansion is used by the community almost every day, with an average of 20,000 annual visitors.
Gallo Center for the Arts- The mission of the Gallo Center for the Arts is to enrich the quality of life in the San Joaquin Valley by providing an inspirational civic gathering place where regional, national and international cultural activities illuminate, educate and entertain. The Gallo Center for the Arts celebrates the diversity of our community by offering an array of affordable cultural opportunities designed to appeal, and be accessible, to all. The Gallo Center for the Arts will accomplish this mission through programming that:
- Provides a venue for the area's leading performing arts organizations
- Brings great performances from around the world to the area
- Offers motivating arts education programs for youth
The Modesto Certified Farmers Market runs April through December each year. Support local farms, small neighborhood businesses and enjoy starting off the morning with a stroll down the Market's lane! Tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs and cheeses are peddled... Morning pastries, fresh bread, local honey and more fill the stalls... It's a foodie's paradise. Saturday mornings at the Market typically include live musical entertainment and delicious food demonstrations by local chefs or vendors. Check the calendar for more details.
The market will be opening even earlier this year: first, ease into the season, only Saturdays in April, then the market will resume its regular Thursday & Saturday morning schedule the second week of May.
Whatever seems fun to you, we hope that you take advantage of the beautiful weather that's coming and spend some time outdoors.
World Class Home Security Systems and Business Alarms in Modesto
When our Modesto reps aren't taking their kids or nieces and nephews to Fairytale land, it's all about protecting families and their workplaces. We get way too many calls from families that had a break-in the night before and now they realize it's time for the ADT Modesto security system. I personally prefer the happy phone calls from excited new homeowners, ecstatic new parents or folks that have just decided it's time to take action against Modesto Crime.Either way, as your local authorized ADT dealer, we offer state of the art systems like the ADT Pulse security system with home automation options.
Here's a few things ADT Pulse allows you to do (and a pretty slick video to boot!):
- Arm and disarm your system from you mobile app.
- View live video feed from anywhere via mobile app or on-line application.
- Receive text and/or email alerts of what's going on at home.
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Receive reminders to arm your security system
Not just world class outings can be found in Modesto. California Security Pro offers you world class ADT Security Systems in Modesto. While you are out enjoying the Modesto life, invest in the assurance that your home or business is protected by a state of the art security system. If you have any doubts, simply log in and check from your mobile device.
Crime Concerns in Modesto
More and more Modesto residents are turning to security systems for their homes and businesses because crime is everywhere. Here's a few recent stories to hit the headlines in the areas you live and work in:
A Turlock man accused of holding his girlfriend captive in a dog crate has agreed to give his newly court-appointed attorney more time to review the case before proceeding to a preliminary hearing.
Frank Deodulo Guerra, 22, made a brief court appearance Tuesday morning. He is charged with kidnapping, battery with serious injury and inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Trial under way in Modesto restaurant slaying - A defendant accused of bludgeoning his boss with a meat cleaver told Modesto police he was trying to scare him with the knife before the deadly confrontation. Zhi Jian Mei, 33, is on trial charged with murder and robbery in the death of Wing Ming Chan, 47, of Modesto. Chan’s death occurred sometime after 9 p.m. May 4, 2011, at his restaurant, China Gourmet, in the Century Center Plazain northeast Modesto. Read more...
Modesto shooting began as an argument between car occupants - Two men were sent to a Modesto hospital with non-life-threatening wounds after a verbal argument conducted from two moving vehicles escalated to gunfire Monday night. A 20-year-old man was struck once in the back and an 18-year-old was hit once each in the upper chest and a leg, said Modesto Police Department spokeswoman Heather Graves. A 21-year-old man also in the vehicle was uninjured. Read more...
A security system can help you feel confident that you are taking steps to prevent some crime in your little piece of Modesto. Just having a security sign in your yard makes you a lot less likely to be a victim of a robbery. Neighborhoods with many alarms communicate that your street is part of a community invested in community safety. Organizations such as neighborhood watch and signing up for Nextdoor.com are also positive steps in taking action against local crime. For more DIY steps you can take to help prevent crime, check out this blog of 10 things you can do yourself to protect your home and loved ones.
If you'd like to look into a security system for your Modesto home or business, we'd love to be your security company in Modesto. Have one of our local security consultants come out for a no obligation and FREE Security Review. They will listen to your concerns, take a look at your home or business and your lifestyle and offer a custom plan for you that is also good for your budget. Click below and we'll contact you or give us a call right now at 1-800-310-9490.
