Monday, November 1, 2010

Events in Davis week of Nov. 1st

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS:  
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Monday, Nov. 1st:                                       
                                                                                                                  
MOPS (Moms group for moms with kids preschool age and younger):
   9:30am-11:15am
   University Covenant Church, 312 Mace Blvd, Davis


MOPS is for all mothers with at least one child not yet in school and expectant mothers. MOPS celebrates motherhood and exists to meet the needs of all moms, recognizing that the years from infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship, filled with unique needs & challenges. Davis MOPS welcomes all women, from those currently pregnant to moms who have children in preschool, from Yolo County, Dixon, Winters, Sacramento and beyond.
Friends and drop-ins are always welcome!
(Membership fee required for activities, snacks, etc)


Please email DavisMOPS@gmail.com for more information.



Tuesday, Nov. 2nd:                                       
                                                                                                                  
COOP Parents Group:

10:00am-11:00am
Co-Op Teaching Kitchen Building
537 G Street (kitty corner from Co-Op)

All parents of little ones welcome.
The group starts off with a brief topic/presentation and flows from there.  Delicious snacks are provided as well as a huge blanket for which to put the babies that life the floor.  It's free and informal.
This week's topic: Baby-proofing your relationship.
For more information contact: Lesley Nelson coopbaby@dcn.org


Davis Toy and Resource Library Hours: 
 9:00am-3:00pm
600 A Street, Davis

Toy Library:
Contains a variety of durable toys for young children such as sand toys, blocks, infant and toddler toys, dolls and dollhouses, puzzles, musical instruments, play food and dishes, animal figurines, toys for children with special needs and more.

Resource Library:
Contains an extensive collection of books, audiotapes, CD's and  video tapes on parenting issues, child development (birth through teens), activities to do with children, choosing child care, special needs, and much more.

Annual Fee: $20 (prorated to $10 after January 1st)
You can check out to three toys and three books/videos at a time.
Toys and books may be checked out for a three week period.

For more information, please call 530-757-5695 or 800-723-3001 or visit:
http://cityofdavis.org/cs/childcare/library.cfm

For information about the Davis Toy Library (as weel as Woodland and West Sacramento Toy Libraries
visit: http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/08/toy-libraries.html



Cafe Chat:
International Gymnastic Center
1260 Triangle Court, West Sacramento  

9am- Infants
10am- Preschoolers
11am- Toddlers

Cafe Chat is a meet up group where kids can play free.  For more information call: (916) 372-4496


Winters Library Story Time:
10:00am-11:00am
708 Railroad Ave, Winters

Preschool Story Time:
Children ages 3-5 years old are invited to a storytime program just for them.  Stories, songs, movements, rhymes and finger plays make this event lively and fun.
For more information call (530) 795-4955 or visit: http://www.yolocounty.org

 
 
*NEW
South Davis Library Hours:
5:00pm-9:00pm
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School Library
1441 Danbury Street, South Davis

The library at the Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School will be opening its doors to Yolo County Library customers for picking up holds, returning library items and browsing a small collection of books and DVDs.
  • Customers from Davis and any other branch of the Yolo County Library can come in during Tuesday evening from 5-9pm or Saturdays from 10-2pm and check out a small Yolo County Library collection, pick up interlibrary loan materials from other library systems or materials they may have on hold from other branches.
  • PCs are available for accessing the catalog only.
  • http://www.yolocounty.org/index.aspx?page=1974


Wednesday, Nov. 3rd:                                       
                                                                                                                  
Mother and Baby Source New Parents Group:
8:30am-10:00am
Mother and Baby Source
714 2nd Street, Davis

All parents of babies from birth to 5 months welcome.
Come to a warm, relaxing environment and share or just listen.  Learning to be a parent can be an enjoyable but uncertain time.  Gain support by sharing with and learning from other new parents who are experiencing the same challenges as you.  The group is lead by Kate Duren, an experienced and perinatal counselor and group facilitator who is also a mom of three.


Davis Toy and Resource Library Hours: 
 9:00am-3:00pm
600 A Street, Davis

For information on the Davis Toy Library (as well as Woodland and West Sacramento Toy Libraries visit: http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/08/toy-libraries.html



West Sacramento Library Story Time:
1212 Merkley Ave, West Sacramento

Mother Goose on the Loose
 2:00pm-2:30pm
An award-winning program for children from age 12-36 months and their parents or caregivers that combines music, movement, visual literacy and language development to help children get ready to read.  Through fun activities Mother Goose on the Loose helps children develop physically, emotionally, and socially, and encourages a positive attitude towards learning!

Bilingual Stories in Russian:
6:00pm-6:30pm
Stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and finger plays in Russian and English make this event lively and fun.


Woodland Library Story Time:
1:00pm-1:45pm
Woodland Public Library
250 1st St, Woodland

Preschool Story Time:
For children 3-5 years old.  Stories, songs, and activities.  Adults may stay with their child or go to another area but must stay in the building.


Davis Farmers' Market
NEW WINTER HOURS
2:00pm-6:00pm



Check out the local fall and winter produce and delicious hot food to go.





Thursday, Nov. 4th:                                       
                                                                                                                  
Davis Toy and Resource Library Hours: 
 9:00am-3:00pm
600 A Street, Davis

For information on the Davis Toy Library (as well as Woodland and West Sacramento Toy Libraries visit: http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/08/toy-libraries.html

Woodland Library Kids' Book Club:
4:00pm-5:00pm
Leake Room
Woodland Public Library
250 1st St, Woodland

Regular library book club for children in 4th through 7th grade. 
Book to be discussed: On the Wings of Heroes by Richard Peck

For more information contact:
Patricia Lakie or Esther Guardado (530) 661-5981


Winters Library Story Time:
6:30pm-7:00pm
708 Railroad Ave, Winters

Spanish Story Time
For more informatino call 530-795-4955 or visit: http://www.yolocounty.org/


Friday, Nov. 5th:                                        
                                                                                                                  
Crankin' the Series: Climbing Competition 
CRANKIN’ THE SERIES - CLIMBING COMPETITION at
6:30pm (doors open at 5:45pm for registration)
 Rocknasium,
720 Olive Dr #Z, Davis


The series starts Friday Nov. 5th and finishes March 11th. 
Individual Competition
- Participants can compete as individuals in one of our 5 categories (Kids, Recreation, Intermediate, Advanced and Masters (45 years and up)).  There will be mens and womens divisions for each of the categories.
-There will be prizes for the top three competitors of the night in each category on all three nights. (November 5th, January 14th, and March 11th)
-Scores will be tallied throughout the series to determine the Series Champions during the last competition on March 11th.
-There will be finals for the top three series competitors in the men’s and women’s Advanced groups and Masters to determine the winner for each category.

Team Competition
-Teams are made up of Three people.
-Each team must have one participant from each of the three categories: Advanced, Intermediate and Recreation. (If a participant is from the masters or kids category then they will be assigned a category of Rec/ Intermediate/Advance ONLY for the Team competition).
-Team scores will be based on the ranking of each team member within their own category for that night.
For example: The participants who earn the rank of 1st in Rec/ Intermediate/ Advanced will all receive 1 point for the team.
-Goal of the teams is to accumulate the LOWEST SCORE throughout the Series.
*Ties are acceptable for Series Team Champion
$30 for series and includes a series T-Shirt.  The cost per comp is $10 a night and does not include a series T-shirt.  (530) 757-2902
http://www.rocknasium.com/

Jungle Gym Time:
9am-12pm
International Gymnastics Center
1260 Triangle Court, West Sacramento

Free play for children of all ages.
For more information call: (916) 372-4496

Saturday, Nov. 6th:                                        
                                                                                                                  
 
 Davis Farmers' Market
8:00am-1:00pm


*NEW
South Davis Library Hours:
10:00am-2:00pm
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School
1441 Danbury Street, South Davis

The library at the Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School will be opening its doors to Yolo County Library customers for picking up holds, returning library items and browsing a small collection of books and DVDs.
  • Customers from Davis and any other branch of the Yolo County Library can come in during Tuesday evening from 5-9pm or Saturdays from 10-2pm and check out a small Yolo County Library collection, pick up interlibrary loan materials from other library systems or materials they may have on hold from other branches.
  • PCs are available for accessing the catalog only.
  • http://www.yolocounty.org/index.aspx?page=1974

South Davis Library Story Hour
10:30am-11:00am
Montgomery Elementary School
1441 Danbury Street, South Davis

Horas De Cuentos En Espanol
Para ti que tienes de 0 y 5 años de edad con tus papas y abuelos. Todos juntos pasaremos un momento magico donde el encanto del libro echara a volar tu imaginación como nunca antes. Tambien el asistir ayudara a su hijo a entender Ingles.



South Autumn Stories for Young Children 
11am
Davis Waldorf School,
3100 Sycamore Lane, Davis


Blending story, poetry, song and puppetry, noted Waldorf educator, author and artist Jan Schubert will present a charming visual story time for young children (ages 2-4) and their parents. Story time will be followed by a seasonal craft for parent and child. http://www.daviswaldorf.org/





Make an Art Quilt
1pm-4pm
Pence Gallery
212 D Street, Davis


Inspired by the art quilts on display in the Pence Gallery's 12 Voices exhibit.  Young artists (ages 3-12) will piece together a quilt out of fabric and embellishments.  Artists will work with Davis textile artist Marjan Kleupfel, who will share her own secrets of making art quilts.
RSVP suggested to (530) 758-3370, ext. 2

Fee: $5 per person (members get $1 off). Adults are free if not doing a project.

For more information visit: http://www.pencegallery.org/



Lego Atlantis Kids Party
2pm
Borders, 500 1st Street #1, Davis
LEGO® ATLANTIS KIDS PARTY Kids ages 8 to 12 will love the special LEGO® Atlantis Kids Event! They’ll have building activities, games and more. 
Call for more information: (530) 750 3723.


Sunday, Nov. 7th:                                        
                                                                                                                  
Kids Party Holiday Arts and Crafts Expo

11am-5pm
Odd Fellows Hall, 415 2nd St, Davis

Gifts, art, jewelry, music, food and holiday fare from local and regional artists and artisans for the benefit of the Davis Bridge Educational Foundation.
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