Lodi Public Library to hold computer classes

LODI — The Lodi Public Library, 201 W. Locust St., will offer the following free classes in its Computer Learning Center:

• Beginning Microsoft Excel — June 12-13 at 10 a.m.

• Computer Basics — June 20 at 10 a.m.

• Internet Essentials — June 21 at 10 a.m.

• Beginning Microsoft Word — June 21-22 at12:30 p.m.

• Introduction to Google Office Apps — June 26-27 at 10 a.m.

• Intermediate Microsoft Word — June 28-29 at 12:30 p.m.

Each daily class session runs about 2 1/2 hours. Advance registration is required and seating is limited.

In addition, the library offers personal computer and iPhone or iPad coaching on most Mondays and Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. No registration is required for coaching.

For more information, email CLCsignup@gmail.

or call 209-333-5554.

Fatherhood Festival to be held this weekend

STOCKTON — San Joaquin County Children’s Services, Parents by Choice, First 5 San Joaquin and other local community organizations present the first Fatherhood Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at Yosemite Street Village, Stockton.

The event will spotlight the importance of fathers’ involvement in the lives of children, and will feature several games and activities for fathers and their children. Various community organizations will have the opportunity to help promote messaging and resources that support dads. There will also be food trucks, live music, community resources and more.

The Fatherhood Festival will also kick off San Joaquin County’s Father Appreciation Week, which runs from Monday, June 12 to Saturday, June 17.

For more information on the Fatherhood Initiative, visit www.sanjoaquinfathers.org.

— Wes Bowers