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Davis\’ very own professional soccer player, Jalil Anibaba, will greet fans, take pictures and sign

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autographs on Wednesday beginning at 4:30 p.m. in an event at Soccer & Lifestyle, 517 Second St.

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Most of the local youth soccer teams will be there and the entire community is invited to meet Anibaba, a former Davis High star who was drafted by the Chicago Fire in the first round of the MLS draft earlier this month.

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Some of the local coaches who helped shape Anibaba into a world-class player also will be on hand to talk soccer.

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Authentic Anibaba Chicago Fire jerseys and Anibaba T-shirts will be available for sale.

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Bicycling Hall of Fame

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George Mount, a 1997 inductee, will be at the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, 303 Third St., on Sunday, Jan. 30, for a talk from 4 to 5 p.m.

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Mount will tell stories and show photos of his days as the first modern American cyclist to race successfully in Europe.

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A Northern California resident since he retired in the 1980s, Mount began bike racing with Peter Rick of Velo Sport in Berkeley during the 1970s.

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The Hall of Fame will open at 3 p.m. on that day and is free to members.

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Nonmembers will be charged $5 admission. For more information, contact [email protected]

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In addition, the Hall of Fame is open each Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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