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Seminar looks at Constitution

\n An all-day seminar on the U.S. Constitution will be offered Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Hallmark Inn, 110 F St. \n The program, titled “The Making of America: The Founders\’ Principles of Liberty and the Meaning of the Constitution,” is provided by the National Center for Constitutional Studies. \n This educational event is sponsored … Continue Reading

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Hillel offers up pair of old bungalows

\n Hillel House officials plan to break ground in April on a new, 9,000-square-foot building that will include a sanctuary, meeting rooms, administrative offices, a basement multipurpose room and a professional-grade kosher kitchen. \n But before construction can begin, Hillel needs to demolish two existing bungalows on its property in the 300 block of A … Continue Reading

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Kid-friendly bird count slated

\n Every year for more than a century, Christmas Bird Counts, mainly for adults, have been organized across America from mid-December to early January. \n Young kids and their families often are not included with this 24-hour rigorous “citizen science” effort. So, the Audubon Christmas Bird Count for kids and families was created by Sonoma … Continue Reading

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VFW sets annual breakfast

\n The Davis Veterans of Foreign War Post 6949 invites everyone to its annual Valentine\’s Day Sweetheart Breakfast, from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Veterans\’ Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th St. \n The menu includes eggs, sausage, pancakes, fruit, milk, juice and coffee. Tickets are $7 each. \n The breakfast is … Continue Reading

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\’Inequality in Israel\’ is subject of talk

\n Social inequality is a nagging concern in any country founded on democratic principles and aspiring to perfect and fulfill those. In few places is this concern more acutely felt than in Israel, which, in addition to dealing with the socio-ethnic diversity of its indigenous population, has taken it upon itself to “gather in all … Continue Reading

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Bird-watchers look for raptors

\n Eagles, hawks, falcons and owls will be the attraction Saturday during a bird-watching hike at Lynch Canyon. \n The birds of prey hike will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A donation is suggested, but not required. Larry Broderick, who has studied raptors for 25 years, will be the leader. \n Lynch Canyon … Continue Reading

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Speaker focuses on transportation

\n Noted UC Davis transportation expert Dan Sperling will speak at the Woodland League of Women Voters\’ 17th annual State of the Community Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. at the Woodland United Methodist Church, 212 Second St. in Woodland. \n The Woodland league has been studying climate change and sustainability … Continue Reading

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Support group aims to help kids in mourning

\n A Stepping Stones peer grief support group, offered by Yolo Hospice, will begin this month for children ages 5 to 11. \n “Grief is a process affecting mind, body and spirit. It does not affect everyone in the same way,” a news release said. “Children, in particular, experience grief differently than the adults around … Continue Reading

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Go \’birding with the best\’ to boost local foundation

\n Terry Colborn will lead an all-day trip to multiple birding spots in the greater Sacramento Valley region on Saturday, Jan. 29. He will take participants on a search for wintering shorebirds, ducks, geese, swans, hawks, owls and sandhill cranes. \n The trip will include a drive through the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area where the … Continue Reading

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Film shows how music brings Jews, Arabs together

\n Upset by the news of the day? Join a local group for an evening of promise and hope. \n Early in 2010, Amitai Gross traveled to Israel with a camera, a guitar and a few leads, searching for groups and individuals committed to building peaceful dialogue between Jews and Arabs using the greatest medium … Continue Reading

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Whats happening

\n Today \n – A financial aid workshop for high school seniors and their parents will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Brunelle Performance Hall, 315 W. 14th St. The time and date is different than shown in the student planner because the MPR is no longer available. \n Wednesday \n – Amy … Continue Reading

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BRIEFS: Youth lacrosse starts next month

\n The Davis Lacrosse Association has extended registration for the U9 and U11 boys spring season. \n Players born between Jan. 1, 2000, and Dec. 31, 2001, can sign up for the U11 Lightning and athletes born between Jan. 1, 2002, and Dec. 31, 2003, can sign up for the U9 Bantam at http://www.davislax.org. \n … Continue Reading

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Cross country skiing offers both fitness and secluded, scenic views

Enterprise columnist \n There are spectacular views at many of the ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region. But do many people really take the time to look around and marvel at the beauty? \n In the more hustling, crowded environment of Tahoe\’s downhill resorts, which typically attract large numbers of skiers and snowboarders, the … Continue Reading

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Twelve for forty: Keep New Years resolutions alive with these healthful recipes

Special to The Enterprise \n It\’s a pity that our inevitable New Year\’s resolutions to eat better, cook more and/or lose weight occur in winter. The cold weather makes us long for fat-rich, carbohydrate-heavy dishes, and the more limited fresh local produce choices make it a challenge to cook creatively. \n That doesn\’t translate to … Continue Reading

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