Sunday’s seventh annual Avenue of the Vines through southeast Acampo was the “biggest event ever,” event organizer Tony Vice said.

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Garry Pace

A memorial service for Garry Dee Pace, 63, of Lodi, who died May 13, will be held at 11 a.m. today at Lodi Memorial Cemetery, 5750 E. Pine St., Lodi.

Henry Zastrow

A memorial Mass for Henry C. Zastrow, 57, of Lodi, who died April 30, will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 215 W. Walnut St., Lodi. Inurnment will be private at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Thomas Spencer

A memorial service for Thomas Earl Spencer, 84, of Galt, who died April 22, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Eastside Church of Christ, 3880 E. Fairmont St., Stockton. Committal will be private.

Reva 'Fuzzy' Carroll

A celebration of the life of Reva "Fuzzy" Carroll, 84, of Lodi, who died April 21, will be held at 11 a.m. today at Vinewood Church, 1900 W. Vine St., Lodi.

Technology has been connecting families for generations. The invention of the phone let us hear voices of loved ones far away, and the creation of the Internet helped us to see them. Today, those same technologies that we’ve used to bring our families closer together are helping us to connect with and support families who are worlds apart. In doing so, the very concept and experience of “gifting” and philanthropy is being transformed.

Two brothers and a sister in Thornton are busy farming in three counties, yet they find the time to be involved in small local boards, raise money for charity and participate in community activities.

Calvin 'Cal' Kusler

A memorial service for Calvin "Cal" Fredrick Kusler, 83, of Lodi, who died April 24, will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Temple Baptist Church, 801 Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi. Committal will be private.

(NAPSI)—It may come as a surprise to some, but the famous face that can encourage people to donate to charity more than any other is that of the First Lady.

Ella Stebner

A celebration of the life of Ella Stebner, 92, of Lodi, who died March 14, will be held at 11 a.m. today at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1540 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi. Lunch will follow.

New and Again Consignment Furniture Gallery will sponsor the first-ever Children's Dream Works charity auction today at their auction house, 229 S. Sacramento St., Lodi. The preview will begin at 8 a.m. and the auction will begin at 10 a.m.

Frank Draeger

A memorial service for Frank Draeger, 91, of Haines, Alaska and formerly of Lodi, who died April 15, will be held at 1 p.m. today in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 at East Harney Lane, Lodi.

Frank Draeger

A memorial service for Frank Draeger, 91, of Haines, Alaska and formerly of Lodi, who died April 15, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 at East Harney Lane, Lodi.

Edna Berreth

A celebration of the life of Edna Berreth, 94, of Lodi, who died April 15, will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2400 Oxford Way, Lodi, with Pastor John Kah officiating. A family graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Edna Berreth

A celebration of the life of Edna Berreth, 94, of Lodi, who died April 15, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2400 Oxford Way, Lodi, with Pastor John Kah officiating. A family graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cherokee Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Lodi Funeral Home, 725 S. Fairmont Ave., Lodi.

Benjamin Korock Jr.

A memorial service for Benjamin Charles Korock Jr., of Lodi, will be held at 1 p.m. today at Westside Assembly, 75 N. Crescent Ave., Lodi.

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Benjamin Korock Jr.

A memorial service for Benjamin Charles Korock Jr., of Lodi, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Westside Assembly, 75 N. Crescent Ave., Lodi.

Susie Borjon

A memorial service for Susie Borjon, 61, of Lodi, who died March 28, will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 484 E. Augusta St., Woodbridge.

Esther Schmidt

A graveside service for Esther Melvina Oster Schmidt, 98, of Carmichael and formerly of Lodi, who died April 3, will be held at 11 a.m. today at Lodi Memorial Cemetery, 5750 E. Pine St., Lodi, with Rev. John Kah of St. Peter Lutheran Church officiating.

(NAPSI)—Now, when you use certain skin care products to enhance your own looks, you can help make the rest of the world a better-looking place, too. Plus, you won’t be the only one working on the issue.