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I-House fundraiser features flapjacks

The Davis International House “of Pancakes” will play host to a fundraising breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. “We are teased regularly about being part of IHOP,” said Elisabeth Sherwin, I-House executive director. “So for one day only we decided to go with it and offer pancakes to the public as part of a … Continue Reading

No Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Briefly,Central Davis,Fundraiser | Read More »

Stretch yourself with yoga this summer

Davis Adult School will offer beginning and intermediate yoga and a Pilates classes this summer at Montgomery Elementary School, 1441 Danbury St. in South Davis. The beginners class is suitable for beginning and experienced students. The emphasis is on alignment to help develop body awareness, strength and flexibility. The intermediate class features more poses with an … Continue Reading

1 Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Health,Local News,South Davis | Read More »

Alzheimer’s disease center grant renewed

SACRAMENTO — The UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center, which investigates the causes and trajectories of cognitive aging and risk for late-life dementia, has received renewed grant funding of $6.9 million from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health. The five-year grant renewal is the fifth for the center. Established in 1991, the … Continue Reading

No Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Health,Seniors,UC Davis | Read More »

Summer means music at Picnic in the Park

Listen up June 29: Hardwater, pop/rock/folk/blues July 6: Odd Man Out, folk, ’60s and ’70s rock July 13: Notorious Shank Brothers, bluegrass July 20: The Hucklebucks, blues July 27: Shayna & the Bulldog, rock ‘n’ roll Aug. 3: Cold Shot & Sandy Holman, diversity and dance music Aug. 10: Rolling Fork Blues Revue, blues Aug. … Continue Reading

2 Comments / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Downtown,Entertainment,Music | Read More »

Origami lovers invited to gather

The Davis Origami Group will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 9, in the Blanchard Room at the Stephens Branch Library, 315 E. 14th St. in Davis. First-time folders 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.

No Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Briefly,Central Davis,Local News | Read More »

Davis man competes in world’s highest endurance race

Honza Rejmanek of Davis flies directly over Route 128 east of Lake Berryessa as he trains for the X-Alps Endurance Race, which begins next month in Austria. The covered groves of Four Winds Nursery are in the bottom left. Monticello Dam and Markley Cove are just above and to the right of Rejmanek. Courtesy photo

Check it out What: Honza Rejmanek’s third bid to win the X-Alps race When and where: Starting at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 17, in Salzburg, Austria, and ending 10 to 12 days later in Monaco Watch it: Follow the race in real time at http://www.redbullXAlps.com You can help: To support Rejmanek’s efforts, donations can be made … Continue Reading

1 Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Adult Amateur,Features,Sports | Read More »

Blood drives planned in Davis, Woodland

Schools are out of session, the Fourth of July holiday is nearing and local blood drives continue in full swing. Patients who battle cancer, injuries, burns and blood disorders are counting on blood donors. “Every community member can contribute to a safe and plentiful blood supply by donating blood, or if unable to donate, can … Continue Reading

No Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Downtown,Health | Read More »

Police nab Woodland man in alleged bike theft attempt

A Woodland man picked the wrong place and time to try to steal a UC Davis student’s bicycle, campus police said. Lt. Matt Carmichael said the student called police at about 11:40 a.m. Monday to report that he had interrupted a man trying to steal his bicycle outside Wellman Hall. The student provided a description … Continue Reading

No Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Crime, Fire + Courts,Local News,UC Davis | Read More »

Gas leak temporarily closes wetlands nature trail

A nature trail at the city of Davis wetlands was expected to reopen today, a day after its closure due to a gas leak in the area, according to the Davis Fire Department. Department spokeswoman Evelyn George said workers testing levee soil east of the city of Davis’ wastewater treatment plant on County Road 28H … Continue Reading

No Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Crime, Fire + Courts,Local News | Read More »

Fresh produce photos for Dan Kennedy column

With local peaches selling for $3 per pound, buyers want to be sure what they're getting is juicy and tasty, not dry and mealy. Stone fruits are best bought from local growers who are offering taste samples. BigStock photo

No Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

Cipperly heads to Japan after graduating from UC Berkeley

Chief Patriarch Dave Rosenberg, second-right in the front row, conferred Encampment degrees June 15 on, front row from left, Jerry Kaneko, Nancy Houlding and  Diane Steele; and back row from left, Steve Lopez, Duff Devine, Dennis Corcoran and Vic Bucher. Courtesy photo

Ian Blaise Cipperly graduated with honors from UC Berkeley on May 14 with a bachelor’s degree in Asian studies. His honors thesis was “The Demon’s Gift: The use of tengu and mountain asceticism by the warriors of Japan.” Cipperly will live in Japan for one year before continuing his studies in graduate school. Cipperly, the … Continue Reading

No Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Features,Name Droppers | Read More »

From field to fork: As produce costs rise, buy smart

With local peaches selling for $3 per pound, buyers want to be sure what they're getting is juicy and tasty, not dry and mealy. Stone fruits are best bought from local growers who are offering taste samples. BigStock photo

Produce prices are on the rise, in case you haven’t noticed. In response, people buy less produce, according to the United Fresh Produce Association. You might intuitively think that in particular, shoppers are buying less organic produce, since it usually costs more. Not so, the merry fellows and gals at the association are reporting. (I wonder what they did … Continue Reading

No Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Columns,Features,Food & Drink | Read More »

Musicians perform Friday at Root Stock

Live music continues from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Root Stock, 22 Main St. in downtown Winters. This week features Finding Fable, an acoustic trio made up of Lori Hawk, Sam Hawk and Michael Musial. Finding Fable plays a mix of originals and covers from bands like Led Zeppelin; Oasis; and Crosby, Stills and Nash; … Continue Reading

No Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Briefly,Entertainment,Music | Read More »

Want to be in a July 4 flash mob?

Have you always wanted to be in a flash mob dance? Now’s your chance! The Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop is offering two free classes this week for Davis residents who would like to join a dance/flash mob at Community Park on the Fourth of July. The classes are part of a year long ongoing project … Continue Reading

No Comment / June 28, 2011 | Posted in Briefly,Dance,Entertainment,Mace Ranch | Read More »

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