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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 |
| | Town Square Entertainment (Musical Performances)
The Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District is hosting Town Square Entertainment once again this year. Plan on stopping by to listen to some great music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in the City's beautiful Town Square. And enjoy lunch from one of our 25 Restaurants! May 14th, Tamra Engle plays at 11:30 AM
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| | Crowded House (SFO) (Musical Performances)
Crowded House is in concert at the Fillmore in San Francisco Wednesday, May 14th at 8pm. Tickets are $45. For more information, Click Here |
| | ECCTA Facility Auction (Miscellaneous)
Office equipment, bus parts and other miscellaneous items will be auctioned at the Tri Delta Transit Offices. Items will be on display May 12th and 13th from 10am to 4pm. Sealed bids are due May 14th. For more information please call Carole at (925)754-6622
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| | 10th Annual Golf Classic (Golf Tournament)
The Fairfield Suisun Chamber of Commerce presents the 10th Annual Golf Classic Wednesday, May 14th beginning with registration at 10am and a shotgun start at noon at Paradise Valley Golf Course in Fairfield. $150 per player includes green fees, cart fee, barbecue lunch, appetizer buffet, dinner, interactive holes, tee prize bag, contests throughout the day, hosted beer and water on the course. This is a fun-filled day of good-natured competition and camaraderie providing extensive networking opportunities for participants and sponsors. For more information, Click Here |
| | Water–Wise Plant Selection Benicia (Gardening)
The City of Benicia presents a Water–Wise Plant Selection workshop Wednesday, May 14th from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Heritage Hall in Benicia. See how to select the perfect drought tolerant plants for your yard. Trees, shrubs, perennials, lawns and more on display! Admission is free. For more information or to register for the workshop, call (707) 746-4792. |
| | Suisun Elementary PTA Walk A Thon (Community)
The Suisun Elementary PTA presents a Walk A Thon Wednesday, May 14th. For more information, call (707) 421-4210. |
| | “Sunrise at Campobello” (Arts and Entertainment)
The Classic Family Drama by Dore Schary, “Sunrise at Campobello”, is onstage at the Willows Theatre in Concord Friday, May 9th through Sunday, June 8th with Wednesday shows at 3 and 7:30pm; Thursday shows at 7:30pm; Friday and Saturday shows at 8pm; Saturday matinees at 2pm and Sunday matinees at 3pm. Tickets range from $17 to $40. For more information, Click Here |
| | Mighty Midgets (Miscellaneous)
“Mighty Midgets” – a special exhibit timed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first-ever pro midget race at Hughes Stadium at Sacramento City College. The “Mighty Midgets” exhibit will highlight the history of midget racing and show just how this unique form of racer can excite, thrill and compete just as well as what most people think of as a ‘race car.’ The exhibit is sponsored by Kaeding Performance, A.R.T. Speed Equipment and the US Auto Club. "Mighty Midgets" runs March thru June. The museum is open daily from 10am to 6pm, taking last admission at 5pm. |
| | Car Club Cavalcade (Miscellaneous)
The Hooligans Bike & Car Club is displaying a variety of kustom culture vehicles and bicycles at the Towe Auto Museum. The show will consist of kustom cars, trucks, bikes, music, vendors, and runs thru June 6th. For more information visit www.sactohooligans.com. |
| | May is Mental Health Month (Educational)
Most Americans know someone with a mental illness. Mental illness can be caused by genetic, biological or environmental factors. Warning signs include personality changes, inability to cope with daily activities, excessive anxiety, prolonged sadness, or extreme highs and lows. Seeking help is a sign of strength. And most people who get help feel better. May is Mental Health Month. Visit Healthy Minds-dot-org to learn more. A healthy mind is key to a healthy life. |
| | 31st Annual Juried Art Show (Fine Art)
The Vacaville Art League presents the 31st Annual Juried Art Show April 26th through May 23rd with an Opening Reception Saturday, April 26th from 7 to 9pm at the Gallery, 718 E. Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville. A silent art auction will take place during the show, with works from the members of the Vacaville Art League. Admission is free. For more information, call (707) 448-8712. |
| | Nineteenth Annual California Clay Competition Exhibit (Fine Art)
The Nineteenth Annual California Clay Competition Exhibit is at the Artery, 207 G Street, Davis April 25th through June 6th. The exhibit features 39 works of art from 31 artists selected from 315 statewide digital entries. There is an opening ceremony Friday, April 25th from 7 to 10pm with the awards announced at 8pm. For more information, Click Here |
| | Best of the Bay Talent Search (Arts and Entertainment)
The Vallejo Music Theatre presents the Best of the Bay Talent Search with performances April 11th, 25th, May 9th and 23rd and ending on June 6th with finals and awards of cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100 at their new building at 823 Marin Street in Vallejo. The first four performances are basically auditions. Sign up now as pre-registration is required to participate. Each act will receive $20 to cover mileage and a free dinner at the audition. Call 707.649.2787 right away and get on the list. |
| | Horizon Arts Group 2nd Annual Scholarship Program (Community)
The Horizon Arts Group Scholarship Foundation presents their 2nd Annual Scholarship Program for any Solano County resident for undergraduate, vocational, or community college study. Four scholarships are awarded. Scholarship applicants can show a talent in the performing arts including: all areas of singing, music, dance and acting; or their talent can be in the visual arts, including: all areas of painting, sculpture, drawing, and textiles. Scholarship applications may be obtained by email, mail or given by an instructor. Applications must be postmarked and mailed by May 23, 2008. For more information, call (707) 220-8355 or contact the Horizon Arts Group Scholarship Foundation via e-mail |
| | California's Great America (Amusement Parks)
California's Great America is open for the 2008 Season! Check out the new ride, FireFall and the new show, Endless Summer On Ice Show. For complete details, Click Here |
| | Six Flag Discovery Kingdom (Amusement Park)
Six Flag Discovery Kingdom is open for the 2008 Season. For complete information, Click Here |
| | “Wish you were here!” (Community)
The Vacaville Museum opens its new gallery exhibition on travel in and out of Solano County titled “Wish you were here!” on Friday, February 8th. This exhibit is about the places we have been, how we have recorded those experiences, and the ways we have beckoned others to visit within our borders. Solano County residents have looped the globe; some of the earliest trips taken by ship, train, and carriage were carefully recorded in handwritten journals and hotel registers. The Vacaville Museum is located at 213 Buck Avenue, in a tree-shaded Victorian neighborhood in historic downtown Vacaville. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 to 4:30. For more information, call (707) 447- 4513. |
| | Rush Ranch Nature Center Grand Opening (Outdoor Fun)
The Rush Ranch Nature Center Grand Opening is now open at Rush Ranch in Suisun City. The Nature Center includes a multi-purpose room, a science lab, offices, field steward residence, and guest quarters. The center is powered principally by solar and wind energy. The 2,070-acre Rush Ranch was acquired by the Trust in 1986 and is home to rare and endangered plant and animal species. It is the largest brackish water marsh in the United States. In addition to the new Nature Center, the property has numerous historical buildings, including a barn, blacksmith house, water tower, and a circa 1930 Sears & Roebuck kit house. Rush Ranch is located at 3521 Grizzly Island Road, about two miles outside Suisun City. For more information, call (707) 432-0150 ext. 205 |
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