Home » November 29th, 2010 Entries posted on “November, 2010”

Room in your home, love in your heart

Enterprise staff writer \n She looks just like one of the family, this winsome little girl, so quick with a giggle and a smile that lights up her face. \n When you watch her laughing, running around and playing in the leaves at this East Davis home, you\’d think she was just one of five … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

Room in your home, love in your heart

Enterprise staff writer \n She looks just like one of the family, this winsome little girl, so quick with a giggle and a smile that lights up her face. \n When you watch her laughing, running around and playing in the leaves at this East Davis home, you\’d think she was just one of five … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

A musical fanfare with patriotic flair

\n The UC Davis Concert Band and the University of the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble take the stage for their annual joint concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Jackson Hall at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at UCD. \n The concert commemorates the decades of the 1860s and the 1960s. \n “These decades … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

Aggies rally for win over South Carolina

\n Using a 24-7 run over a nearly 12-minute span of the second half, the UC Davis women\’s basketball team erased a 16-point deficit and beat South Carolina 61-52 on Sunday afternoon at The Pavilion, the program\’s first win over a Southeastern Conference opponent. \n UCD swept its weekend games at home, moved to 3-0 … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Aggies,Archived Stories,Sports | Read More »

BRIEFS: Rent a band this holiday season

\n Want to liven up your open house, office party, cookie exchange or neighborhood block party? Or, give an unforgettable gift to the residents of a convalescent home or retirement community? Davis High School band students are available for hire this holiday season. \n Ensembles of eight to 12 students may be hired for 40 … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

Sign up soon for Jingle Bell run

\n Local residents can work off those holiday pounds and donate plenty of pounds of food for hungry area residents at the first Jingle Bell 5K fun run and 1-mile fitness walk on Saturday, Dec. 11, in Davis. \n The races are sponsored by Fleet Feet Davis as a benefit for STEAC, the Short-Term Emergency … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

Celebrate Thomson\’s retirement

\n Helen Thomson will celebrate her 36-year political career Saturday, and she\’s inviting the community to join her. \n The “lifetime celebration” is from 5:30 to about 9 p.m. at Freeborn Hall on the UC Davis campus. It will start with a cocktail reception and follow with a buffet dinner and a “career achievement celebration.” … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

Hike Quail Ridge Preserve on Dec. 11

\n The Quail Ridge Wilderness Conservancy will offer an interpretive walk on Quail Ridge Reserve from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. \n The reserve is on a peninsula at the southwest end of Lake Berryessa. The walk on scenic hillsides of native grasses, shrubs and trees is easy to moderate, and will be … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

Life skills classes cover the basics

\n Dixon Family Services offers free life skills classes at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at its offices, 155 N. Second St. in Dixon. \n The classes cover a variety of subjects, including nutrition, health, community resources, programs, budgeting, substance abuse and parenting. \n The schedule includes: \n ** Dec. 15: … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

December markets will be festive

\n Holiday music and gifts will highlight the Davis Farmers Market on Saturdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market takes place in Central Park, Fourth and C streets in downtown Davis. \n “Gift Basket Central” returns to the north end of the pavilion near the oak tree deck. … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

PUBLIC MEETINGS

\n The following is a list of public meetings of local government agencies for the week of Nov. 29: \n \n Today: \n Woodland-Davis Clean Water Agency, 3 to 5 p.m. Davis City Hall, 23 Russell Blvd. \n \n Tuesday: \n Davis City Council and Davis Finance and Budget Commission joint meeting, 5:30 p.m., Community … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

County honored for internship program

\n Yolo County won a statewide award last week for its work with high school summer interns. \n The California State Association of Counties gave the county a “Merit Award” in its 2010 Challenge Awards competition. The association received nearly 250 entries for its four population categories. Yolo County was one of two counties to … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

Will you serve on a county commission?

\n The Yolo County Board of Supervisors seeks volunteers to fill vacancies on several county advisory commissions. \n For more information and to submit an application, visit http://www.yolocounty.org (go to Government > Board of Supervisors > Advisory Bodies); call the clerk of the board\’s office at (530) 666-8195; or contact your Yolo County supervisor. \n … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

Even pets need a happy holiday

\n Tough economic times have increased demand at Mercer Veterinary Clinic, at which volunteers provide care for animal companions of the homeless, and its annual holiday gift basket program. \n The Mercer Clinic, started in 1992 by UC Davis veterinary students, is held monthly at Sacramento\’s Loaves and Fishes, which serves food and shelters homeless … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 29, 2010 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

Recently Commented

  • Dave: dude relax its a high school sport. Maybe you should relize that folom is undefeated before you blame someone...
  • Bryan: Somebody needs to take their happy pills in the morning and learn how to not grossly slander a community...
  • Robert: This is so frustratingly typical of a Stone-coached team. They inevitably lose their fight, worn down by her...
  • That's: THIS IS RIDICULOUS. I can’t believe this kind of deal is being offered, given that Davis Police can...
  • Steph M: I am a member and do plan to engage the board, because the employees clearly do not care to respond to...