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Friday, July 3

The Hella Deadly Moondash

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Wednesday, July 8

Wellness Wednesday: Mindful Eating

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Wellness Wednesdays are free, one hour, workshops designed to enhance general well being. In this student-based workshop, learn about the refreshing power that can be garnered through mindful eating, reminding you of how food is a beautiful part of life.
This workshop is facilitated by Cara Arndorfer. For more information: http://daviswiki.org/Fitness_and_Wellness_Center

Note: During the summer, Wellness Wednesdays are limited to the first 8 students who drop in each week.

Jma

Thursday, July 9

CREEKSPEAK! "Urban Runoff and Putah Creek" (3 of 6)

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A talk about runoff during the middle of summer? What could runoff, especially during the summer, have to do with Putah Creek?

We hope you will join us to learn about the impact of summer irrigation (watering lawns and landscaping) on local waterways. The discussion will be led by Loren Oki, UC Davis Plant Sciences professor.

All talks are held in the Winters Community Center, 201 Railroad Ave, from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm on the second Thursday of the month from May through October. All talks and events are free and open to the public.

For more info:
Libby Earthman, Director, Putah Creek Council: 530-795-3006

wiki page: Putah Creek Council

Natalya

Friday, July 10

Art About

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This month we will be featuring local artist, Glen Browning. He is usually known for his watercolor, but has been venturing out into more abstract, wind-themed art. Enjoy an evening of art, refreshments and music.
$Free and open to the public.

lisadismukes

Saturday, July 11

Common Table - Urban Ag Fest 2009

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Slow Food Sacramento is pleased to present “Common Table” on Saturday July 11, a day of tours and workshops culminating in a sit-down gourmet dinner at the Fremont Community Garden. The goal is to raise awareness about local urban gardening and food programs, as well as to advocate for improved city, county and state food policies that enable more locally grown foods in urban locations. The event benefits the Sacramento Hunger Coalition (a program of the Community Services Planning Council), an organization that works to alleviate hunger and increase food security, and the Sacramento Area Community Garden Coalition, an organization dedicated to expanding urban locations for growing fruits and vegetables.

Activities during the day include a variety of workshops relating to community gardening, backyard organic gardening, composting, food gleaning and local food swap programs. The Sacramento Hunger Coalition will host the second-annual What’s “Growing” On Bike Tour, a tour of local community gardens and places with access to locally grown foods. The organization will also host Hunger 101, an interactive session to learn how the poor cope with lack of availability of fresh foods. Two movies will be screened: “The Garden” and “FRESH” — both document the need for more locally grown, healthful food. The tour, workshops and movies will be offered from 8:30 – 5 p.m. Participants may enjoy any or all of these for $25, purchase workshop and/or “FRESH” ticket now.

The evening activity begins at 5:30 and includes a three-course dinner of fresh, seasonal faire catered by Magpie Caterers. The outside family style feast will be held at the Fremont Community Garden, a beautiful setting amidst thriving fruit and vegetable plants. Dinner speaker Brahm Ahmadi of People’s Grocery in Oakland will share his insights on Innovative Solutions for Food Justice. Ahmadi is a nationally recognized leader in the movement to spearhead growing fresh food in urban locations for low-income residents. Dinner begins at 5:30 pm at the Fremont Community Garden located at 14th & Q Streets. A live auction hosted by KXTV’s Dana Howard will feature an array of culinary goodies including private dinners at local restaurants that embody Slow Food, private gardening consulations and more. Avid Reader will offer a variety of books on gardening and the urban food movement. Cost for the dinner is $75 for Slow Food members and $100 for non-members. Tickets for the dinner are available at Brown Paper Tickets.

For more information, visit the Slow Food Sacramento website or Sac Wiki page.

jmofro

Insect sampling in Putah Creek near I-505

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Join Ken Davis as he leads a group of volunteers collecting insect samples to document the current insect populations in the Putah Creek watershed. This event will occur at a site which has benefited from extensive restoration. RSVP required: Ken@creekman.com

Sponsored by:
Ken Davis and [http://www.putahcreekcouncil.org/ Putah Creek Council"

wiki page Putah Creek Council

Natalya

Native Plants and Drip Irrigation Tour

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If you would like to see a thriving, glorious selection of native plants which beautify the landscape and provide wildlife habitat, please join us for a tour of the Center For Land Based Learning at 9AM.

RSVP required: call Libby at 530-795-3006 to reserve your spot.

For more info:
Libby Earthman, Director, Putah Creek Council: 530-795-3006

Sponsored by:
Putah Creek Council

Natalya

DAC Summer Attack! Show#2

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Davis Art Center

Second show in DAC's teen concert series benefitting the Davis Art Center. 6 pm. $6 @ the door.

July 11 bands: Doodle (myspace.com/doodlemusic), Crazy Wizards (myspace.com/crazywizards), Mommy & Daddy(myspace.com/mommydaddycnn) and NIMBY.

Doodle:

MelanieGlover

Backyard House Concert

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Backyard House Concert in North Davis July 11th. Christian Kiefer, Stephen Yerkey and Richard March will be performing Americana, insurgent country and folk diversions together with David Phillips on lap steel guitar.
Music to kick off at 7:00 pm. Drinks and snacks from 6:00 pm.
Contact david@christiankiefer.com or call 916-812-0051 to rsvp and get directions

davidh

Jazzy country tunes with Rebecca Sayre

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Live acoustic jazzy country with Rebecca Sayre,
visiting from Nashville.

At beautiful Mojo Flow Studio in downtown Davis.
Starts 8:00 p.m. Entrance $10.
See MojoFlowStudio.com for details.

crpike

Wednesday, July 15

Wellness Wednesday: Stress Reduction

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Wellness Wednesdays are free, one hour, workshops designed to enhance general well being. In this student-based workshop, allow breath work, visualization and progressive muscle relaxation to transport you to another realm. This workshop is facilitated by Misty Hall. For more information: http://daviswiki.org/Fitness_and_Wellness_Center

Note: During the summer, Wellness Wednesdays are limited to the first 8 students who drop in each week.

Jma

Friday, July 17

Wine-In Movie

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Soda and popcorn, or wine and cheese? For us, the answer is obvious! We're converting the winery into a theater! Admission will include the feature film plus the regular tasting fee. Tasting will take place from 8:00-8:30 when the film will start. Our first movie will be Sideways, directed by Alexander Payne (rated R). Enjoy wine by the glass, or even split a bottle with friends to drink during the movie and get a free cheese plate!
$10 includes film and wine tasting

lisadismukes

Wednesday, July 22

Wellness Wednesday: The Art of Sleep

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Wellness Wednesdays are free, one hour, workshops designed to enhance general well being. In this student-based workshop learn how to fall asleep faster, improve your productivity by sleeping more effectively, and improve your mood, energy, and stress level by sleeping more efficiently. This workshop is facilitated by Michael Maguire. For more information: http://daviswiki.org/Fitness_and_Wellness_Center

Note: During the summer, Wellness Wednesdays are limited to the first 8 students who drop in each week.

Jma

Saturday, July 25

Last Saturday

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During this open style event on the last Saturday of the month, Winemaker mark West will be grilling up hamburgers made with Stones premium beef. Enjoy music, food and good wine.
$free and open to the public.
12:00pm-5:00pm

lisadismukes

Wednesday, July 29

Wellness Wednesday: Guided Imagery

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Wellness Wednesdays are free, one hour, workshops designed to enhance general well being. In this student-based workshop, learn how to use this powerful, colorful tool to de-stress, and create the intention you desire. This workshop is facilitated by Kate Leinberger. For more information: http://daviswiki.org/Fitness_and_Wellness_Center

Note: During the summer, Wellness Wednesdays are limited to the first 8 students who drop in each week.

Jma

Saturday, August 1

Insect Sampling at Fishing Access Number 5

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We hope you will join our volunteer group as we collect insect samples to document the insect populations in Putah Creek at Fishing Access #5.

For more info, or to RSVP (required) contact Ken Davis: Ken@creekman.com

Sponsored by:
Ken Davis and Putah Creek Council

Natalya

Wine, Notes & Edibles

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Davis Odd Fellows Lodge

Wine Tasting, Raffles, Silent and Live Auction at the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge 415 Second Street. Music by Mumbo Gumbo.

Event Registration is $40, or two for $75.

Wine, Notes & Edibles is put on by Community & Employment Services as a fund raiser.

JasonAller

Wednesday, August 5

Wellness Wednesday: Meditation

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Wellness Wednesdays are free, one hour, workshops designed to enhance general well being. In this student-based workshop, learn how this ancient art and tool can be used to quiet the incessant chatter in your head to help calm you, allowing for greater productivity. This workshop is facilitated by Kate Leinberger. For more information: http://daviswiki.org/Fitness_and_Wellness_Center

Note: During the summer, Wellness Wednesdays are limited to the first 8 students who drop in each week.

Jma

Wednesday, August 12

Wellness Wednesday: Overcome Negative Thinking

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Wellness Wednesdays are free, one hour, workshops designed to enhance general well being. In this student-based workshop, learn to identify and refute your own “negative thinking” to help you reduce stress and remain calm and relaxed during stressful situations. This workshop is facilitated by Dorje Jennette. For more information: http://daviswiki.org/Fitness_and_Wellness_Center

Note: During the summer, Wellness Wednesdays are limited to the first 8 students who drop in each week.

Jma

Thursday, August 13

CREEKSPEAK! "Putah Creek Fish Stories" (4 of 6)

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The stretch of river between Berryessa and Solano Diversion Dams has a world-class trout fishery. Join us to listen to members from the local 'Putah Creek Trout' group share their love of local fishing opportunities.

For more info:
Libby Earthman, Director, Putah Creek Council, 530-795-3006

Sponsored by:
Putah Creek Council

Natalya

Saturday, August 15

Fishing

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After Thursday night's exciting CREEKSPEAK! tales about the fish near and in Lake Solano, Putah Creek Council encourages folks to get out to Lake Solano Park to enjoy the scenery, wildlife, and do some fishing!

Natalya

Friday, August 21

Summer Folk Music Workshop

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Save the Date and tell your friends!
SUMMER FOLK MUSIC WORKSHOP
Fiddle, Guitar, Upright Bass and Musical Saw

Fri, Sat and Sun, Aug 21, 22 and 23, 2009 in Davis, California. Three days of workshops and concerts with Bluegrass fiddle legend Richard Greene, Fabrice Martinez teaching Romanian and Gypsy tunes, and Celtic artist Florie Brown. Grammy Award winner William Coulter will join Bill Edwards and Eric Anderson to teach guitar with new classes in upright bass and musical saw, taught by Djordje Stijepovic and Ursula Knudsen, members of the innovative and exciting Fishtank Ensemble. Three nights of concerts include the William Coulter Trio, the Celtic Melodies of Florie Brown and Bill Edwards, and a final concert featuring students, their teachers and the Fishtank Ensemble. Sign up in March on the Davis Art Center website (www.davisartcenter.org).

angelakost

Saturday, August 22

Insect Sampling at Winters Area 'Design Channel'

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Join local insect expert Ken Davis as he leads a volunteer group in the collection of local aquatic insects. The volunteers are helping create the baseline data to document insect health and populations in the creek. This event will take place at the Design Channel near Winters, an area which recently underwent major restoration.

For more info or to RSVP(required)contact:
Ken Davis at Ken@creekman.com

Sponsored by:
Ken Davis and Putah Creek Council
wiki page: Putah Creek Council

Natalya

The 5th Annual Village Feast

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This is the signature event of Slow Food Yolo. In the style of a Provencal grand aioli village feast - it is a celebration of the harvest of summer vegetables, enjoyed in a convivial, communal style. Bring your plate, fork, napkin and wine glass and your appetite, and celebrate summer in Davis. For more information and to purchase tickets, please go to www.slowfoodyolo.com. Limited amounts of discounted tickets will be available to students and graduate students.

Kraig!Kraft!

Thursday, September 10

CREEKSPEAK! "Citizen's Restoration" (5 of 6)

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Join local ecosystem restoration expert Chris Rose (Chair of the Putah Creek Council) as he explores the restoration successes along Putah Creek, many of which were done with volunteers.

For more info:
Libby Earthman, Director, Putah Creek Council, 530-795-3006

Sponsored by:
Putah Creek Council

Natalya

Saturday, September 12

Insect sampling in Putah Creek near I-505

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Join our group of volunteers documenting the health and diversity of local aquatic insect populations. The event will be lead by Ken Davis, a local expert, and will be fun for all!

To RSVP (required) or for more info, contact
Ken Davis: Ken@creekman.com

Sponsored by:
Ken Davis and the Putah Creek Council

wiki page: Putah Creek Council

Natalya

Saturday, September 19

Fall Coastal CleanUp

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Please join hundreds of other local volunteers as we remove TONS of trash and recyclables from local waterways. This annual event is great fun, and a way to give back to your local community!

For more info:
Libby Earthman, Director, Putah Creek Council, 530-795-3006

Sponsored by:
Putah Creek Council

Natalya

Friday, October 2

FearOverload Premier Haunted House Opening Night

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FearOverload Haunted House Opening Night! Are you ready to experience true fear? With 2 all new unique Haunted Attractions and 30,000 square feet of terror, we will bring your worst nightmare to life!

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FearOverload Haunted House opens October 2nd and runs throughout October. FearOverload Haunted House is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October and is also open on the 15th, 22nd, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and November 1st. FearOverload opens at 7pm on every night and closes at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 10pm on Sundays and weekdays.

Tickets:
Purchase tickets online at our website www.fearoverload.com or at the door!

Contact:
For more information, please visit our website: www.fearoverload.com or email us at info@fearoverload.com
(925)413-1003

NathanPolanco

Saturday, October 3

Arboretum Fall Plant Faire

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Mark your calendars for the annual Plant Faire!

The Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum holds plant sales at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery, offering hundreds of different kinds of uncommon garden plants that have been locally grown, including the Arboretum All-Stars, our top recommended plants for Central Valley gardens. Members receive a 10% discount.
The Arboretum Teaching Nursery is a great new venue where Arboretum visitors can learn about regionally-appropriate plants and sustainable horticulture. It is located on Garrod Drive across from the School of Veterinary Medicine, near the Ruth Risdon Storer Garden and the Peter J. Shields Oak Grove. For more information: http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/plant_sales_and_nursery.aspx

eifaber

Insect Sampling at Fishing Access Number 5

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Join Ken Davis, aquatic insect expert, as he leads this final day of volunteer-assisted insect sampling. The event will provide additional data on the abundence and diversity of insects in Putah Creek.

To RSVP (required) or for more info contact:
Ken Davis: Ken@creekman.com

Sponsored by:
Ken Davis and Putah Creek Council

wiki page: Putah Creek Council

Natalya

Operation Restore Maximum Freedom 8

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More info later.

Darach

Thursday, October 8

CREEKSPEAK! "The Serpentine Character of the Upper Watershed" (6 of 6)

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Please join us as Susan Harrison, UC Davis Envionmental Sciences and Policy Professor, discusses how the unusual natural characteristics of Putah Creek's upper watershed shape the flora and fauna that live there.

For more info:
Libby Earthman, Director, Putah Creek Council, 530-795-3006

Sponsored by:
Putah Creek Council

Natalya

Saturday, October 10

Hiking the Upper Watershed

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Join local Putah Creek watershed expert, Andrew Fulks, as he leads a hike in the scenic upper watershed. The hike will likely take follow the historic Old Toll Road between Napa and Yolo over the Blue Ridge, which is now located on the Knoxville State Wildlife Area.

For more info:
Libby Earthman, Director, Putah Creek Council, 530-795-3006

Sponsored by:
Putah Creek Council

Natalya

Family Bike Ride and Picnic

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Yolo Hospice celebrates Life!

LauraR

Saturday, October 31

FearOverload Premier Haunted House Halloween Night!

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Tickets:
Purchase tickets online at our website www.fearoverload.com or at the door!

Contact:
For more information, please visit our website: www.fearoverload.com or email us at info@fearoverload.com
(925)413-1003

NathanPolanco

Post a new event:

This is a place to post events! Just enter text as you would into the wiki. Try to use links to the pages associated with venues, etc (so if you say "Davis Music Scene" you should make that into a link, ["Davis Music Scene"]). This makes it easier for people to find out more information on the organization, etc. You can easily delete the event after posting it (if you make a mistake, etc). To include a picture you must link to the picture externally (meaning it has to be hosted on some other website). Then just paste in the url of the image in brackets. So if the image is at http://site.com/pict.jpg you would put [http://site.com/pict.jpg]. Feel free to include a flyer/other photo. (Just be sure to type the information too!)

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