TRACY - Grab your friends for the perfect Girls Night out in downtown Tracy on Friday, May 20, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Tracy Transit Station, 50 East Sixth Street. A $15 ticket will get you a wine glass, wristband, hot pink tote bag and acccess to shop at over 16 "girls only" vendors. For an additional fee you can take Diva Memory Photos by Photographic Art Studio. Enjoy all of this while you wine taste and nibble on fabulous appetizers from Mongiamo Bakery and Specialty!

Next stop, Bellisima, Elaines' Boutique and Vita Dolce' for more shopping and special discounts directly across the street. The party continues from 8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m. at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Avenue, with DJ Entertainment, additional small plates, desserts and drinks available for purchase.

Tickets are selling quickly and sell-out is anticipated.

Lately I’m finding myself reading the obituaries and being completely intrigued. I can’t help it. I love looking at the photos families have chosen of their loved ones, reading what these people did and wondering about their lives.

That’s because their orbits aren’t about their death, but telling the story of their life – in 200 words or less. It’s kind of like twitter for the Grim Reaper.

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