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Nonprofits may apply for fundraising help

The Davis Odd Fellows are accepting applications to co-host local nonprofit fundraising events. A co-hosted fundraising event may include free use of the lodge facilities, subject to availability, as well as financial sponsorship by the Davis Odd Fellows. The fundraiser must benefit Yolo County residents. The Davis Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization with a […]

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Hospital auxiliary seeks new volunteers

The Sutter Davis Hospital Auxiliary is looking for people to volunteer at the hospital for two four-hour shifts each month, with a minimum one-year commitment. Opportunities are available at the information desk, patient services, emergency department, Surgery Center, gift shop, medical records and the blood pressure clinic. Prospective volunteers, in good health, receive a background […]

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Parent cooperative preschool has fall openings

Davis Community Church Nursery School, a parent cooperative preschool in its 40th year of operation, is accepting applications for its 2012-13 school year. DCCNS is accepting applications for the Early Explorers, Toddler and Preschool programs. The school’s programs are for children 15 months to 5 years of age. Early Explorers is a program with parent participation. The program is […]

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Fair exhibitor checks available at office

Yolo County Fair exhibitors who did not pick up their checks before the fair ended Sunday can pick them up at the fairgrounds office, 1125 East St., Woodland, between 8:30 and 1 p.m. Thursday, or next week during the same times Monday through Thursday. For more information, call the office at (530) 402-2222.

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Trip planned to Jack London State Historic Park

The Yolo County Historical Society is planning a trip to Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen on Thursday, Sept. 20. Woodland residents will board the bus at 8 a.m. in the County Fair Mall parking lot near the theater. Davis residents will board the bus at 8:45 a.m. at the Stephens Branch Library […]

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Cooperatives will celebrate at Capitol

Cooperatives will be recognized at “Co-op Day at the Capitol” from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, on the west steps of the state Capitol in Sacramento. The United Nations’ designation of 2012 as International Year of Cooperatives presents an opportunity to learn about the many contributions of co-ops, a news release said. California […]

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Babies, parents can play and learn

Parents of babies younger than 6 months old are invited to take a free sample On The Grow class that features singing, bubbles and play time as well as information on developmental play. The class will run from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at Mother & Baby Source, 714 Second St. in downtown […]

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Learn Mandarin at library’s new conversation group

Residents are invited to learn conversational Mandarin in a new language group being offered by the Stephens Branch Library. The group will meet weekly beginning Sunday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the small conference room at the library, 315 E. 14th St. The group will be led by volunteers teaching conversational Mandarin at […]

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Carwash Saturday will support DHS Jazz Band

Students from the Davis High School Jazz Band kick off the school year with a carwash on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Davis Joint Unified School District parking lot at Fifth and B streets. “Visit the Farmers Market while students use their musical touch to wash your vehicle and leave it […]

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Sparks Choir retreat set Saturday

Laura Sandage, the new director of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis choir, will lead a music retreat Saturday for all singers, ages teen to adult, who are interested. No commitment to join the choir is required, and it is not necessary to be a member of the church. The free event will run from […]

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Can you give them a home?

PJ is a smart and sweet 18-month-old neutered male boxer/Rottweiler mix. He’s a favorite of the Rotts of Friends volunteers and plays well with other dogs. Wags is a perfect first dog for a family with children or an older single. She is a quiet and gentle 5-year-old spayed female beagle who loves to snuggle […]

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