Something cool is happening in Davis and, by coincidence, it’s called the “Cool Davis Initiative.” I’ve written about it before, but this is something very much worth updating as it grows and matures and offers an increasing array of opportunities for Davisites to be involved. Backing up a step, this column is called “Per Capita … Continue Reading
We’re so grateful to the garden owners who agreed to be a part of this important Pence Gallery fundraiser. A big thank you to: Anie Cherry, Sarah D. Gray, Carol and Gene Livingston (our Hospitality Garden), Richard Guarino, Jeb and Grant Taylor, Patricia and Tim Carpenter, Richard and Jeri Howitt, Richard Michelmore and JoAnne Fillatti, … Continue Reading
On Sunday at the Davis Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St., Davis Community Meals is having a fundraiser called Hand in Hand, which is a gourmet dinner and raffle, from 5 to 8 p.m. The cost of the event is $35 to raise much-needed funds. DCM provides meals, shelter and programs to the homeless population … Continue Reading
On behalf of the Davis High School Band program, I would like to share the letter below, regarding our recent band tour. I also would like to thank all the dedicated band teachers in town who have taught our children over the recent years: Sherrie Wall, Clyde Quick, Jeff DuPertuis, Ken Bower, Paula Ramirez, Adrienna … Continue Reading
A Davis man is destined for court on obstruction charges after police arrested him during a peeping investigation early Tuesday morning. Davis police Lt. Paul Doroshov said officers were summoned at 2:40 a.m. to the University Commons Apartments, 707 Sycamore Lane, to investigate reports that a man was lurking around a woman’s apartment with a … Continue Reading
The Management Committee of the Sierra Club Yolano Group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 9, in the Conference Room at the Stephens Branch Library, 315 E. 14th St. in Davis. The agenda will include updates or discussions of the Walker Ridge Wind Farm proposal, the Cortina Landfill proposal, the Berryessa-Snow Mountain … Continue Reading
Door-to-door fundraisers seeking donations to purchase books or other items for patients at the UC Davis Medical Center and UC Davis Children’s Hospital are scammers, UCD police representatives said Tuesday. The police said that they have received numerous complaints about door-to-door fundraising for Medical Center and Children’s Hospital patients. The hospitals do not fundraise door-to-door … Continue Reading
The UC Davis department of theater and dance announces open auditions for “Zona Rosa,” written by Carlos Morton, to be directed by Michael Barakiva, Granada Artist-in-Residence. Auditions are open to the public and will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday at the Wyatt Pavilion Theatre at UCD. Actors may sign up for auditions … Continue Reading
Jessica Blickley, left, and Kristy Deiner, both of Davis, check out the selection of farm-fresh pluots, plums and apricots at the Davis Farmers Market in 2009. A new market is opening Thursday at Sutter Davis Hospital, 2000 Sutter Place. Fred Gladdis/Enterprise file photo
Joe Taxiera is a fun guy to engage in baseball discussions. The one drawback, from my perspective, is he’s a San Francisco Giants fan. Fair enough, but I’d rather talk about Eddie Mathews and Henry Aaron than Willie Mays and Juan Marichal. But being the big man I am, I get through it when Taxiera … Continue Reading
The Birch Lane Elementary Library will offer obsolete and well-loved/worn-out books to the school and local community. Books will be available outside the library beginning Wednesday and will be available until they are gone. The school is at 1600 Birch Lane. For more information, call the library at (530) 757-5395, ext. 104.
The Davis Origami Group will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 18, in the Blanchard Room at the Stephens Branch Library, 315 E. 14th St. in Davis. First-timers and more advanced folders are welcome. The 2 to 3 p.m. hour will be geared for beginners. For more information, email andrew.hudson13@gmail.com or call (530) 753-6093.
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