What’s happening for youths

Friday
The Annual Father-Daughter Dance benefiting the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. at the El Macero Country Club. Tickets are $35 for dinner, dessert and dancing and may be purchased at the dental offices of James Meinert, 604 Third St.; The Avid Reader, 605 Second St.; or at El Macero Country Club. Dress is formal and a photographer will be available for pictures.

Saturday
Spend an hour learning about dreams at “Night Time Dreams,” sponsored by the city of Davis. The event is at 2 p.m. in the Veterans’ Memorial Theater, 203 E. 14th St. Tickets are $7 general and $5 for children in advance at the Community Services office, 600 A St., Suite C; Armadillo Music, 205 F St.; or The Avid Reader, 617 Second St. Tickets are $8 at the door. For more information, call 530-757-5626.

Tuesday, March 19
Harper Junior High School hosts its annual Open House featuring food trucks and live music performed in the quad by students. Food trucks, including Fuzion Eatz, Addison’s Originals and Off the Mapp Espresso, will donate a portion of proceeds to Harper. Food will be for sale beginning at 5:45 p.m. and the open house gets underway at 7 p.m. The community is welcome to stop by and learn more about the school, 4000 E Covell Blvd.

Now through April 1
Sophomores and juniors: Interested in doing research at UC Davis this summer? The UC Davis Young Scholars Program offers summer research opportunities in biology and the natural sciences for high achieving high school students. Applications are due April 1. Go to the Davis High School Career Center for more information and an application.

April 1-5
Children ages 6 to 12 can take a Spring Break Safari featuring games, arts and crafts, cooking, indoor and outdoor activities and field trips from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 1-5. The cost is $150 per child, with activities taking place at the Community Pool building in Community Park. For more information or to register, contact the Community Services Department at 530-757-5626.