Thursday, September 30, 2010

Diaper Day at the Varsity


 The Davis Varsity Presents:      

THURSDAY OCT. 21st @ 12:30PM
DIAPER DAY -
A special event showing of It's Kind of A Funny Story
for moms, dads, grandparents, and friends with babies!



To watch the trailer or see clips of the film:
http://www.filminfocus.com/its_kind_of_a_funny_story

*disclaimer: This event is designed to allow parents with new babies to see an adult-themed movie. 
This movie is rated PG-13 and is not a children's movie.

Weekend events in area Oct. 2nd and 3rd

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                     WEEKEND EVENTS                      
  
 SATURDAY Oct. 2nd                 

DAVIS' FARMERS MARKET
8am-1pm
Location: Central Park

HOES DOWN HARVEST FESTIVAL
11am-11pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Full Belly Farm
Capay Valley,
Yolo County, CA

This all-day celebration of the harvest season offers a unique opportunity to enjoy rural life on an organic family farm, with educational tours, workshops, hayrides and an abundance of food and music.

The Hoes Down has been featured in National Geographic magazine. The Children's Area has been described as “the best in the state.”

There's something for everyone in the family at the Hoes Down. Kids have their own area with arts and crafts, nature walks, storytelling, games, a petting zoo, hay rides, and terrific contests. Other all ages activities include hands-on workshops, craft booths, farmers' market, farm tours, dancing, and much more.

For more information including event schedule and directions:
http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/09/hoes-down-harvest-festival-oct-2-and.html



SCIENCE WIZARD
 1:00pm
Veterans Memorial Theatre
203 East Fourteenth Street
Davis, CA

Science Wizard Presents--Awesome Air Pressure:
Explosions, Implosions, Rockets, and More!! Experience the awesome power of air and wind like you've never seen before! Amazing experiments give you a close up look inside tornadoes, hot air balloons, jet engines, and more!!

Prices:
Tickets: Adults $7 in advance, or $8 at the door
 Children 12 and Under $5

Tickets are on sale at the Community Services Office at City Hall, Armadillo Music, Avid Reader, and Watermelon Music

WILD AFFAIR AT SACRAMENTO ZOO
 5 to 10 pm
Sacramento Zoo

The Wild Affair annual fundraiser offers guests the chance to spend an enchanted evening behind the scenes at the Sacramento Zoo. This annual Gala event includes a delicious full-course gourmet dinner, followed by a silent and live auction with plenty of wine, spirits and endless hors d'oeuvres. Zoo closes early at 1:30 pm

5th Annual GREAT SACRAMENTO DUCK RACE
11:00am 
   Neighbors Parade (Old Sacramento)
3:00pm
   Duck Dump, I Street Bridge in Sacramento

Both sides of the Sacramento River will be buzzing with activities that are fun for the whole flock!
Old Sacramento’s “Duck Central” at Waterfront Park will feature entertainment & family activities, not to mention the hundreds of unique shops, historic museums, and delightful restaurants throughout Old Sacramento. Local music favorite Hans Eberbach (The Nibblers) will dazzle with his soulful sounds while the ducklings enjoy face painting, crafts, games & mascots in Quacky's KidZone.

In West Sacramento, festivities will be included as part of the popular “Neighbors Fair”- which kicks off at 11am with a hometown parade, followed by a full day of fun at Riverwalk Park including live bands, food and wares from local artisans.

The ceremonial DUCK DUMP where thousands of rubber ducks will be dumped off the I Street Bridge and race to the Tower bridge, will be held at 3PM and winners announced at 4PM. You do not need to be present to win on of the many fabulous prizes! All proceeds from the race will support Special Olympics Northern California.


DPNS CHILDREN'S BAAZAR/RUMMAGE SALE
8am – noon
Davis Parent Nursery School
 426 W 8th Street, Davis

Visit the Annual DPNS Bazaar/Rummage Sale for reasonably priced infant, toddler, children’s clothing, maternity items, toys, bikes, strollers and other children's items.
    Donations greatly appreciated:
children's clothing (clean and in good condition, presorted by size 0-12 mos., 12-24 mos, 2T, 3T, etc),
Maternity Clothing, Toys, Bikes, Books, Games, Child/Baby Furniture, Nursery items

Donation drop-off time:  Friday, October 1st, 5 – 7:00 PM, at 426 W. 8th Street
Any questions please e-mail Julie at jjdejong@sbcglobal.net.



MOVIES IN THE PARK: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
6:00pm Pre-show activities
7:15pm Movie starts
Central Park, 405 C Street.

Pre-show activities including Music, food vendors, and trivia fun for the whole family.

BRING A CHAIR OR BLANKET AND ENJOY THE SHOW!






THE GREAT PUMPKIN PARTY
10am to 5pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Elk Grove Regional Park
Free Admission ($10 parking)

The Great Pumpkin Party started in 1994 as a small harvest celebration, the CSD Giant Pumpkin Festival of Elk Grove is now Elk Grove's largest family festival drawing more than 30,000 guests each year. The Festival includes a giant pumpkin weigh-off, scarecrow contest, pumpkin regatta, family entertainment, children's activities, pumpkin and harvest foods, craft fair, pumpkin patch and carving demo, and classic car show.
Read more: http://events.sacbee.com/elk-grove-ca/events/show/106076425-csd-giant-pumpkin-festival-of-elk-grove##ixzz10sAe9Jn9
Or for more info and for a HALF off parking coupon: http://www.yourcsd.com/pumpkinfestival/


AN EVENING AT VETS
6:30pm
Veterans Memorial Theatre
203 East Fourteenth Street, Davis

The City of Davis, Community Services Department presents: Hardwater at the Veterans Memorial Theatre. Hardwater is a band based in Davis, performing original songs and covers, bringing unique musical impulses to a diverse mix of tunes from the Beatles, Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead to Counting Crows, Barenaked Ladies and the Dave Matthews Band. The sound is a mélange of rock, blues, folk and roots, reflecting the eclectic tastes of core band members John Swann, guitar and vocals; Bob Lindley, violin, baritone violin and electric mandolin; Johnny Flores, drums and percussion; Eve West Bessier, vocals and percussion; and Rob Gonzalez, bass and vocals.
For more information, visit [WWW]http://www.hardwatermusic.com/
This is the forth of a five-week concert series.
Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door, or $35 for the entire series.
Tickets on sale at the Community Services Office at City Hall, Armadillo Music, Dimple Record, and the Avid Reader.

For more information on"Evening at the Vets" Concert Series,
 call (530) 757-5626 or visit us at cityofdavis.org
[WWW]http://cityofdavis.org/cs/shows/eveningatthevets.cfm


SUNDAY SEPT. 26th                        

WORLD'S GREATEST BICYCLE PARADE
 10:00am
Davis Central Park

(Parade participants should arrive to the staging area between 8:00 am and 9:00 on the morning of the Parade.)




 Davis will pedal through history to set the Guinness World Record for the Longest Single Line of Bicycles. Register to be a part: http://www.worldsgreatestbicycleparade.com/  or just come for the fun.

A festival in Central Park will be park of the celebration including a BBQ, fun activity area for kids, and live entertainment. Kids area will have an obstacle course, bounce house, face painting station, bicycle propelled carousel, and inflatable batting cages.  Booths will be selling freshly made cotton candy and ice-cold snow cones. Cal Aggie Band-uh will kick off this fun filled festival beginning at 10:30 am. More live entertainment will begin at 12:00 pm at the Oak Tree Deck. Enjoy the musical talents of Davis’ Junior and Senior High school music groups. Local bands will be performing near the Beer and Wine Garden.

For more info:
http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/09/davis-bike-parade-to-set-guinness-world.html

BARK'N'SPLASH
12:00pm to 2pm
in Community Park and Pool,
201 East Fourteenth Street, Davis

Davis is going to the dogs! Bring your canine companions for an afternoon of fun where dogs will be allowed to swim and play in Community Pool and Park. This family-oriented afternoon features contests, entertainment, and dog-related vendors/services for the whole family to participate in.

Pool space is limited. Two 45 minute timeslots will be offered for splashing around in Community Pool, first at noon-12:45 p.m., then at 1:00-1:45 p.m. Register early, as only 75 dogs will be allowed per timeslot. Please note: Human companions will not be permitted to enter the water. Dogs must remain on a leash when on the pool deck.

Pre-register at the Community Services Department in City Hall, 23 Russell Boulevard.

Presale tickets are $8.00 per dog, or $10.00 at the event.
Human companions are free.
On-site registration begins at 11:45 a.m. and will continue throughout the event.
http://cityofdavis.org/cs/events/pdfs/bark-n-splash-flyer-2010.pdf



CONTINUING THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND:

HOES DOWN HARVEST FESTIVAL
11am-11pm
Full Belly Farm
Capay Valley,
Yolo County, CA

This all-day celebration of the harvest season offers a unique opportunity to enjoy rural life on an organic family farm, with educational tours, workshops, hayrides and an abundance of food and music.
The Hoes Down has been featured in National Geographic magazine. The Children's Area has been described as “the best in the state.”
There's something for everyone in the family at the Hoes Down. Kids have their own area with arts and crafts, nature walks, storytelling, games, a petting zoo, hay rides, and terrific contests. Other all ages activities include hands-on workshops, craft booths, farmers' market, farm tours, dancing, and much more.

For more information including event schedule and directions:
http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/09/hoes-down-harvest-festival-oct-2-and.html


THE GREAT PUMPKIN PARTY
10am to 5pm
Elk Grove Regional Park
Free Admission ($10 parking)

The Great Pumpkin Party started in 1994 as a small harvest celebration, the CSD Giant Pumpkin Festival of Elk Grove is now Elk Grove's largest family festival drawing more than 30,000 guests each year. The Festival includes a giant pumpkin weigh-off, scarecrow contest, pumpkin regatta, family entertainment, children's activities, pumpkin and harvest foods, craft fair, pumpkin patch and carving demo, and classic car show.
Read more: http://events.sacbee.com/elk-grove-ca/events/show/106076425-csd-giant-pumpkin-festival-of-elk-grove##ixzz10sAe9Jn9
Or for more info and for a HALF off parking coupon: http://www.yourcsd.com/pumpkinfestival/

Sunday, September 26, 2010

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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS AND ACTIVITES
(in and around Davis)
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Last week to visit the Davis Public Library before it's two month closure. 
Next Sunday they will be closing their doors while they move back to their permanent location on 14th St. The library is encouraging everyone to stock up on reading material so the library has less to move to the other location.  (All book return boxes will be locked during the move)
  

Monday, Sept 27th:                                         

MOPS (Moms group for moms with kids preschool age and smaller):
   9:30am: Fall Kick Off Meeting, University Covenant Church in Davis


Tuesday, Sept 28th:                                         

Co-Op Parents Meeting:
    10:00am - 11:00am: in the Co-Op Teaching Kitchen Building
    (537 G Street, kitty corner from Co-Op)
     This week's topic: Introducing your baby to solids

West Sacramento Library StoryTime:
    (located: 1212 Merkley Avenue, West Sacramento)
      11:30am-12:00pm  Stories for Kids:
           Children ages 3-5-years-old are invited to
            our storytime programs just for them
      6:00pm-6:30pm:  Bilingual Storytime
            Storytime in Spanish for children birth to age five

Davis Toy and Resource Library Hours: 
9:00am-3:00pm
       600 A Street
For information about the Davis Toy Library (as well as Woodland and West Sacramento Toy Libraries visit: http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/08/toy-libraries.html )

 
Wednesday, Sept 29th:                                         

Mother and Baby Source New Parents Group
     8:30am-10am
      Group for parents of babies five months old and younger. Meets in the back room of the
       Mother and Baby Source. 714 2nd Street in Davis

Alphabet Moon Anniversary Sale 20% OFF ENTIRE STORE
605 2nd St Davis (former location of The Naturalist)
10AM to 6PM

Every September, Alphabet Moon Toys invites customers to celebrate their anniversary with a one day sale. This year, their anniversary sale will be on September 29th when they will celebrate 17 years in Davis by taking 20% off your entire purchase, giving free goodies to your kids and serving treats to everyone.
Note: Free parking in the paid lot during the 2nd Street construction with any purchase. Just bring in your parking receipt and they will reimburse you.
 
 
West Sacramento Library Story Time: Mother Goose on the Loose
       2:00pm-2:30pm  For kids aged 12-36months.
        (located: 1212 Merkley Avenue, West Sacramento)

Davis Toy and Resource Library Hours:
9:00am-3:00pm
600 A Street
For information about the Davis Toy Library (as well as Woodland and West Sacramento Toy Libraries visit: http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/08/toy-libraries.html )

FEATURED EVENT OF THE WEEK:
Storytime with the Author
at Woodland Public Library:

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Leake Room
Woodland Public Library
250 First Street
Phone: 530-661-5981

Sept. 29th, Nancy Raines Day will be visiting theWoodland Public Library to read and autograph her sixth and newest picture book On a Windy NightAdults and children of all ages welcome!
(Davis' Avid Reader will have
books available for purchase.)

http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/09/storytime-with-author-at-woodland.html

Picnic in the Park
     4:30-8:30 Davis Central Park
 Shop the Market and enjoy the International Food Faire and Soroptomists/ Venture Clubs beer and wine garden. Kids activities include bicycle-powered carousel, pony rides from Pony Ranch Parties, Bouncing Bungalows, rock-climbing wall, face-painting & Dilly Dally the Clown.
      Band this week: Sidetracked (Eclectic Folk)


Thursday, Sept 30th:                                         

Davis Toy and Resource Library Hours:
9:00am-3:00pm
600 A St
  http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/08/toy-libraries.html 
 
 
Friday, Oct. 1st:                                         

 West Sacramento Storytime - Hug-a-bye Baby (2mo-12mo)
        9:15am-9:35am
    (located: 1212 Merkley Avenue, West Sacramento)


If you know of other events or activites going on this week that I haven't listed, please e-mail me and let me know and I will work on adding it.  Thanks and Enjoy!  (mariahvhess@yahoo.com)

Events for the upcoming weekend will be posted seperately.
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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Weekend events in Davis area Sept 25th and 26th

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                     WEEKEND EVENTS                      
  
 SATURDAY SEPT. 25th                 

DAVIS' FARMERS MARKET
8am-1pm
Location: Central Park


DAVIS ArtsPlay
OPENING DAY
9am-12pm
Location: 421 D St (Davis Community Church's Fellowship Hall)

A new, drop-in arts space for children in Davis. "Dress for mess" with paint, playdough, clean mud, paper bag puppets & costumes, crayons, markers, FUN!



2010 Fall Plant Sales

Focus on California Native Plants
9–11 a.m. Members only; 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Public sale
Arboretum Teaching Nursery


Spotlight on outstanding California native plants that require less frequent watering, support native pollinators, and make great additions to any Valley-wise garden. Join at the door for a 10% discount and a free plant!

For more information:
http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/09/uc-davis-arboretum-fall-plant-sales.html
http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/plant_sales_and_nursery.aspx

Children's Book Festival at Fairytale Town
10am-4pm
Free Admission
2901 Land Park Dr
Sacramento

Fairytale Town celebrates literacy with this two day festival, thanks to generous support from ScholarShare College Savings Plan, guests receive FREE ADMISSION both days! Activities include author and illustrator presentations on the Mother Goose Stage, a wide array of hands on literacy activities provided by several local arts organizations, one of the most popular weekends of the year. Puppet Art Theater will be performing The Three Billy Goats Gruff in the Children's Theater. Tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers.

For event details including more information on presenting authors, illustrators and participating organizations click here.
Website: http://fairytaletown.org/
http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/09/childrens-book-festival-at-fairytale.html



Sacramento Zoo: Animal Enrichment Day
10am to 2pm
Sacramento Zoo
3930 West Land Park Drive, Sacramento

 The Sacramento Zoo’s American Association of Zookeepers, Greater Sacramnto AAZK, will be hosting an enrichment day! It is an opportunity for the visitors to purchase pre-made enrichment items for animals throughout the zoo, and the guests get to watch as the animal eats, plays with, or destroys that item right then.


Old Sacramento Underground
10am-5pm (hourly tours)

Costumed docents take you on a unique tour under the streets of Sacramento.  In the 1860's, Sacramento was one of the very first cities in the nation to raise its streets (in an effort to proect against devastating floods).  View disappearing windows and doors, exposed retaining walls, hollow sidewalks, dipping alleys and tour historic buildings.  You'll never look at Sacramento the same again!
Register in advance online http://www.historicoldsac.org/
(Open Thursday thru Sunday from now until Oct. 31)
$15 for adults
$10 for children



Smithsonian Magazine FREE Museum Day









Smithosonian Magazine is providing free downloadable tickets to museums throughout the country. The Museum Day Ticket provides
free admission to one person, plus a guest.

LOCAL PARTICIPATING MUSEUMS:
Explorit Science Center  http://www.explorit.org/
California Automobile Museum
California State Military Museum
California Museum

To find out all the participating museums, visit: http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/index.html


Fall Foliage Fun
12:30-4pm
Discovery Museum Science and Space Center in Sacramento

Learn to identify trees using the museum's Nature Trail guide.  The wide, smooth path around the pond is ideal for toddlers, stroolers and wheelchairs.  Look for turtles, view the changing leaf colors and welcome the fall season with the family.  Children can make a leaf print banner craft too.
Admission: 
$6 adults
$5 Seniors and teens
$4 Children (4-12)
Free for children age 3 and younger

for more info: http://www.thediscovery.org/


An Evening at Vets:
Matt & George and their Pleasant Valley Boys
6:30pm
Veterans Memorial Theatre
203 East Fourteenth Street, Davis

The City of Davis, Community Services Department presents: Matt & George and their Pleasant Valley Boys at the Veterans Memorial Theatre. Matt & George and their Pleasant Valley Boys play traditional bluegrass from 1947 and before. Matt & George and their Pleasant Valley Boys perform “Heavy Traffic Ahead” (backed with “I Hear a Sweet Voice Calling”) on 10" vinyl, at 78 RPM.
For more information, visit
[WWW]http://pleasantvalleyboys.com/

This is the third of a five-week concert series.
Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door, or $35 for the entire series.
Tickets on sale at the Community Services Office at City Hall, Armadillo Music, Dimple Record, and the Avid Reader.

For more information on"Evening at the Vets" Concert Series,
 call (530) 757-5626 or visit us at cityofdavis.org
[WWW]http://cityofdavis.org/cs/shows/eveningatthevets.cfm


MOVIES IN THE PARK: Madagascar 2
6:00pm Pre-show activites
7:15pm Movie starts
Central Park, 405 C Street.



 Pre-show activites including Music, food vendors, and trivia fun for the whole family
BRING A CHAIR OR BLANKET AND ENJOY THE SHOW!




SHAKESPEARE in the Arboretum
Romeo and Juliet
8:00 p.m.
Arboretum Gazebo, Garrod Drive;
Tickets: $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, free for children 12 and under

Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum & Davis Shakespeare Ensemble present the classic tale, performed in the round in a gorgeous garden setting. The newly-formed Davis Shakespeare Ensemble includes some of the best actors in the region, and the director’s credits include Harvard University, South Coast Repertory, UC Irvine, and the Utah Shakespeare Festival. For reservations and ticket information, e-mail davis.shakespeare@gmail.com.



SUNDAY SEPT. 26th                        

Mustard Seed Spin: American River Bike Ride
11am -Helmet check
12pm - Ride begins
William B. Pond Recreation Area on the American River Parkway in Sacramento

Kids ride for kids!  Get your family off the couch and onto the beautiful American River Bike Trail, where entry fees from the 13 to 20 mile bike routes are donated to the Mustard Seed School for homeless children.  All riders receive a t-shirt, and there will be a silent auction and bike raffle.  Ages 8-18 may ride alone, children younger than 8 ride with a parent.

events continuing throughout the weekend:

Children's Book Festival at Fairytale Town
10am-4pm
Free Admission
2901 Land Park Dr
Sacramento

Fairytale Town celebrates literacy with this two day festival, thanks to generous support from ScholarShare College Savings Plan, guests receive FREE ADMISSION both days! Activities include author and illustrator presentations on the Mother Goose Stage, a wide array of hands on literacy activities provided by several local arts organizations, one of the most popular weekends of the year. Puppet Art Theater will be performing The Three Billy Goats Gruff in the Children's Theater. Tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers.

For event details including more information on presenting authors, illustrators and participating organizations click here.
Website: http://fairytaletown.org/
http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/09/childrens-book-festival-at-fairytale.html


SHAKESPEARE in the Arboretum
Romeo and Juliet
8:00 p.m.
Arboretum Gazebo, Garrod Drive;
Tickets: $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, free for children 12 and under

Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum & Davis Shakespeare Ensemble present the classic tale, performed in the round in a gorgeous garden setting. The newly-formed Davis Shakespeare Ensemble includes some of the best actors in the region, and the director’s credits include Harvard University, South Coast Repertory, UC Irvine, and the Utah Shakespeare Festival. For reservations and ticket information, e-mail davis.shakespeare@gmail.com.

                                                                                                                       

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Children's book festival at fairytale town

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SCHOLARSHARE
CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL


Saturday & Sunday,
September 25 & 26
10AM - 4PM
Fairytale Town, Sacramento
FREE ADMISSION


Fairytale Town celebrates literacy with this two day festival, thanks to generous support from ScholarShare College Savings Plan, guests receive FREE ADMISSION both days! Activities include author and illustrator presentations on the Mother Goose Stage, a wide array of hands on literacy activities provided by several local arts organizations, one of the most popular weekends of the year. Puppet Art Theater will be performing The Three Billy Goats Gruff in the Children's Theater. Tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers.

For event details including more information on presenting authors, illustrators and participating organizations click here.
Website: http://fairytaletown.org/


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Bark 'N' Splash Oct 3rd

                            Bark 'n' Splash                          

Sunday October 3
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
in Community Park and Pool, 201 East Fourteenth Street, Davis

Davis is going to the dogs! Bring your canine companions for an afternoon of fun where dogs will be allowed to swim and play in Community Pool and Park. In addition to cooling off in the pool, your dog can participate in various “tail-waggin” events.

This family-oriented afternoon features contests, entertainment, and dog-related vendors/services for the whole family to participate in.

Pool space is limited. Two 45 minute timeslots will be offered for splashing around in Community Pool, first at noon-12:45 p.m., then at 1:00-1:45 p.m. Register early, as only 75 dogs will be allowed per timeslot. Please note: Human companions will not be permitted to enter the water. Dogs must remain on a leash when on the pool deck.

Pre-register at the Community Services Department in City Hall, 23 Russell Boulevard.

Presale tickets are $8.00 per dog, or $10.00 at the event.
Human companions are free.
On-site registration begins at 11:45 a.m. and will continue throughout the event.
http://cityofdavis.org/cs/events/pdfs/bark-n-splash-flyer-2010.pdf

Science Wizard Oct. 2nd




SCIENCE WIZARD
 
 Saturday, Oct. 2nd at 1:00pm
Veterans Memorial Theatre
203 East Fourteenth Street
Davis, CA

Awesome Air Pressure:
Explosions, Implosions, Rockets, and More!! Experience the awesome power of air and wind like you've never seen before! Amazing experiments give you a close up look inside tornados, hot air balloons, jet engines, and more!!


Prices:
Advance tickets:
 $5 Children 12 and Under
Adults $7
(At the door $8.)




Tickets are on sale at the Community Services Office at City Hall, Armadillo Music, Avid Reader, and Watermelon Music
 
 
For more information on the Science Wizard: www.sciencewizardparty.com/birthday.html
 
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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Events this week (Sept 20th-25th)

_____________________________________   THIS WEEK'S EVENTS AND ACTIVITES
(in and around Davis)
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Monday, Sept 20th:                                       
MOPS (Moms group for moms with kids preschool age and younger):
   9:30am
   University Covenant Church in Davis


Tuesday, Sept 21st:                                       
Co-Op Parents Meeting:
    10:00am - 11:00am: in the Co-Op Teaching Kitchen Building
    (537 G Street, kitty corner from Co-Op)

West Sacramento Library StoryTime:
    (located: 1212 Merkley Avenue, West Sacramento)
      11:30am-12:00pm  Stories for Kids:
           Children ages 3-5-years-old are invited to
            storytime programs just for them
      6:00pm-6:30pm:  Bilingual Storytime
            Storytime in Spanish for children birth to age five

Davis Toy and Resource Library Hours: 
9:00am-3:00pm
       600 A Street
For information about the Davis Toy Library (as well as Woodland and West Sacramento Toy Libraries visit: http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/08/toy-libraries.html )

Dixon Public Library Preschool Storytime:
10am-10:30am and 6:45-7:15pm
(For children up to age five)
Location: 230 N First St, Dixon
707-678-5447

 
Wednesday, Sept 22nd:                                 
Mother and Baby Source New Parents Group
     8:30am-10am
      Group for parents of babies five months old and younger. Meets in the back room of the
      Mother and Baby Source.
      714 2nd Street in Davis


West Sacramento Library Story Time: Mother Goose on the Loose
       2:00pm-2:30pm  For kids aged 12-36months.
        (located: 1212 Merkley Avenue, West Sacramento)

Davis Toy and Resource Library Hours:
9:00am-3:00pm
600 A Street
For information about the Davis Toy Library (as well as Woodland and West Sacramento Toy Libraries visit: http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/08/toy-libraries.html )

Sweet Potato Pie Story/Music Time
10:30am Sweet Potato Pie's Book Garden
This week's theme: Apples
 528 Main Street
Woodland, CA
530-662-8000 

Picnic in the Park
     4:30-8:30 Davis Central Park
 Shop the Market and enjoy the International Food Faire and Soroptomists/ Venture Clubs beer and wine garden. Kids activities include bicycle-powered carousel, pony rides from Pony Ranch Parties, Bouncing Bungalows, rock-climbing wall, face-painting & Dilly Dally the Clown.
      Band this week: It's About Time (Big Band/Swing/Jazz)

Thursday, Sept 23rd:                                         
Davis Toy and Resource Library Hours:
9:00am-3:00pm
600 A St
  http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/08/toy-libraries.html


FREE MOVIES at the Drive-In:
West Wind Drive-In Sacramento
9616 Oates Dr.
Gates open at 6pm for entertainment including music, BMX riders, and games for kids.

Free Showings at 8pm of:
Toy Story 3, Grown-Ups, and Ironman 2
For more info:
http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/09/free-movies-at-drive-in.html



 
Friday, Sept 24th:                                        
 West Sacramento Storytime - Hug-a-bye Baby (2mo-12mo)
        9:15am-9:35am
    (located: 1212 Merkley Avenue, West Sacramento)

The Woodland Corn Maze
4:00pm  OPENING DAY
Location: 2200 East Main Street, Woodland, CA
September 24th - October 31st, 2010 (Closed Mondays)

The Woodland Corn Maze is BACK for 2010!
New design.
Fun and Frightening Haunted Maze Friday and Saturday nights in October.

For more information: http://www.woodlandcornmaze.com/ or info@woodlandcornmaze.com

(Note: *All storytimes at the Davis Library are currently on hold until they move back to 14th St., but remember to stock up on books.  On Oct. 3rd they will be closing their doors for two months!  The library is encouraging everyone to check out as many books as possible so they have less to move. )
Events for the upcoming weekend will be posted seperately.
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Free Movies at the Drive-In


WEST WIND DRIVE-IN SACRAMENTO

                                           THURSDAY, September 23rd  

Family Night at the Drive-In
   Starting at 6:00pm
Music by Burnin' Blue, BMX Stunt Riders, Fun games for Kids

Movies at 8:00pm 
Toy Story 3
Grown Ups
IronMan 2

WIND DRIVE-IN
9616 Oates Dr
Sacramento, CA
916-363-6572
                                                            http://www.westwinddi.com/ 
 




Thursday, September 16, 2010

WEEKEND events in and around Davis

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      WEEKEND EVENTS       
  


 SATURDAY SEPT. 18th
DAVIS' FARMERS MARKET
8am-1pm
Location: Central Park

AN EVENING AT VETS:  TREE-O CONCERT
6:30pm
Veteran's Memorial Theatre
203 East Fourteenth Street

Take a musical tour through the Costa Rican rain forest, the Ohio River Valley, the canyons of Texas, '60s psychedelia, and points beyond. Your tour guides: the band Tree-O. From bluesy rockers to country ballads, surf music to old-time and bluegrass styles, contemporary pop to classic western swing, Tree-O brings a new acoustic string band sensibility to its performances.

Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door, or $35 for the entire series.
Tickets on sale at the Community Services Office at City Hall, Armadillo Music, Dimple Record, and the Avid Reader.

For more information on"Evening at the Vets" Concert Series,
 call (530) 757-5626 or visit us at cityofdavis.org
[WWW]http://cityofdavis.org/cs/shows/eveningatthevets.cfm


DEAF AWARENESS AT THE SACRAMENTO ZOO





9am to 4pm
Special day for deaf and hard of hearing community,
sponsored by NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. ASL interpreters will be onsite. Included with Zoo admission
 

 SUNDAY SEPT. 19th

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH CONCERT SERIES: Todd Haaby 

4:00 PM
Location: DCC Sanctuary 4th & C St.

DCC is in its eighth year of offering outstanding concerts to the community of Davis. This event features Todd Haaby, a nouveau flamenco band. His music is a surprising sound that is definitely not traditional but rivals the best of the flamenco genre. Haaby and his group are playing to sold out west coast audiences. Samples of his music can be heard at http://www.toddhaabymusic.com/
The $10 suggest donation supports the concert series as well as local and international charities.


INTERNATIONAL HOUSE STORYTELLING: Denise Hoffner
2pm to 3pm  Doors open at 1:45 pm.
Location: Davis International House, 10 College Park, Davis

DENISE HOFFNER is a comic, writer and storyteller, and will present an interactive children's program on High Holy Days.

Children's International Storytelling Programs, designed for children of all ages (with accompanying adult), are held one Sunday afternoon per month (except in December, June, July and August) in the Community Room of the International House. There is no charge for I-House members. The suggested donation for non-members is $2 per person or $5 per family.
For more information: 753-5007
http://www.internationalhousedavis.org/