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iLivediLoved.com creators photos

From left are Jojo Manai, Kristin Mick and Jeff Moore, creators of the iLivediLoved website. Sue Cockrell/Enterprise photo

No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

Junior Blue Devil white teams battle at Center

It was a busy day on the  road for Davis’ three White youth tackle football teams. Here, Junior Midget defender Jiwon Kim (53) forces a fumble during Saturday’s game. "The score was not indicative of the effort and determination of this team,” JM head coach Kevin Blackman said after his team dropped the decision. The White squads will be home next week. Courtesy photo

ANTELOPE — The Davis Blue Devils Pee Wee White Team took home another convincing win as it beat Center, 38-6, on Saturday. With a well-balanced offense and a hard-tackling defense, the Pee Wees continued to hammer their opponent, even after an early lead. “This is quality football,” Davis head coach Craig Barksdale said, smiling, after … Continue Reading

No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Youth | Read More »

Blue teams go 3-1 at home in youth tackle football

Junior Midget running back Jack Hoal takes off on a long gainer as Davis carried out a 32-6 home victory on Saturday at  Ron & Mary Brown Stadium. Courtesy photo

The Davis Junior Peewee Blue Devils shut down the Casa Roble Rams, 13-0, in Ron & Mary Brown Stadium at Davis High on Saturday. The Blues exhibited an agile offensive line and an insurmountable defensive front in taking this Sacramento Youth Football League decision. Quarterback Luke Carrell opened the game with a long pass, showing that the … Continue Reading

No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Sports,Youth | Read More »

What’s happening for youths

Today The Yolo County Library and city of Davis Child Care Services Office welcome children, families, child care providers and the community to the grand opening of the Davis Toy Library at 7 p.m. in the children’s section of the Stephens Branch Library, 315 E. 14th St. The toy library will have developmentally appropriate toys for … Continue Reading

No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Features,Next Generation | Read More »

Art Center quilt photo

Eight quilts by eight different artists have been combined into this composite by Christopher Beer. Courtesy photo

No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

ALS Walk photos

Cathy Speck of Davis is surrounded on her tricycle by friends and supporters on the Specktaculars team at the 2009 Walk to Defeat ALS. Courtesy photo

No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

Get out and play!

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Students at César Chávez Elementary celebrated Worldwide Play Day on Friday. Students played Hula Houdini, Everyone’s It Tag, and Ball Wall Up and Over to get them excited for a new program coming to the school called Playworks. Parents, teachers, staff and students at Chávez will be trained to bring fun and a positive social … Continue Reading

No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Uncategorized | Read More »

The Specktaculars get personal at ALS fundraising walk

Cathy Speck of Davis is surrounded on her tricycle by friends and supporters on the Specktaculars team at the 2009 Walk to Defeat ALS. Courtesy photo

All are welcome to join the ALS Association’s 11th annual Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday at Raley Field in West Sacramento. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with the walk getting under way at 11 a.m. Face painters, clowns and vendors will entertain the crowd in the morning. The event is free and includes a … Continue Reading

No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Fundraiser,Health,Local News | Read More »

Macaroni Kid comes to Davis

A free weekly e-newsletter and website that highlights fun things for kids and families to do has come to Yolo County. Woodland-Davis Macaroni Kid covers everything from classes and shows to cooking projects, arts and crafts and more. Woodland resident Kali Slusser serves as editor. “As a mom in Woodland and a previous resident of Davis, I know … Continue Reading

No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Next Generation | Read More »

All are invited to Farm Circle Tea

Members and prospective members of the University Farm Circle are invited to the group’s annual tea from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the UC Davis chancellor’s residence, 16 College Park. An affiliation with UCD is not required. Reservations are not necessary and there is no charge. Parking is free. At the tea, UFC will … Continue Reading

No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Briefly,Central Davis,Local News | Read More »

Men’s Talk Circle meets Oct. 4

The next Community Men’s Talk & Drum Circle will run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at FamiliesFirst, 2100 Fifth St., next door to the Davis post office. There will be no Drum Circle this month, so the evening begins at 7:30 p.m. instead of the usual 6:30. Attendees will discuss how their … Continue Reading

No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Briefly,East Davis,Local News | Read More »

GMO labeling initiative campaign organizes

LabelGMOs — It’s Our Right to Know, a 2012 ballot initiative campaign, will hold an organizing meeting at 7 p.m. Friday at Eleanor Roosevelt Circle, 675 Cantrill Drive in Davis Parking is available across the street at the Davis Police Department. Pamm Larry, the campaign’s statewide coordinator, will present the goals and timeline information needed to … Continue Reading

No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Briefly,Local News,Mace Ranch | Read More »

Making the streets safer for students

Holmes Junior High students ride their bikes to the school’s campus. Because so many students are attending non-neighborhood schools for special programs, more cars are being used as transportation to and from school, making the roads less safe. Sue Cockrell/Enterprise file photo

Safety tips If you do drive your child to school, follow these drop-off and pickup safety tips: 1. Don’t make your kids cross the street in a dangerous way just because it’s more convenient for you. 2. Drop children off on the school side of the street. 3. Never double-park and do not let your … Continue Reading

1 Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Next Generation | Read More »

Eric Allie cartoon

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No Comment / September 26, 2011 | Posted in Cartoons | Read More »

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