The bad news, first. Tickets for the Tour de Cluck: A Bicycle Chicken Coop Crawl are sold out. The good news: There are plenty of other fun activities for the entire community and out-of-town guests to enjoy on Saturday,the date of the event. Stay tuned for details that will be forthcoming this week. In the … Continue Reading
May’s Second Friday ArtAbout focuses on “Chickens, Barnyards & Bicycles!” in honor of the Tour de Cluck: A Bicycle Chicken Coop Crawl, which also will feature a silent art auction on Saturday, May 26, in Central Park. The ArtAbout is a monthly evening of art viewing and artists’ receptions at galleries and businesses in cowntown Davis and … Continue Reading
By Kristen Muir 1. For the mother who has a limited income and has left an old bike in the garage for too long and won’t use it since it is so beat-up, who comes to the Davis Bicycles! Bike Rodeo with her bike, learns how to grease her chain and works with the mechanics … Continue Reading
The wonderful — and sometimes wacky — world of cycling will be celebrated with music and food at the second annual Bike Commute Festival on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot at Seventh and G streets. This free event brings together community organizations, regional agencies and local businesses for fun, … Continue Reading
The Tour de Cluck silent auction team will be staffing the infamous coop crawl’s event table at the Davis Farmers Market in Central Park on Saturday. “Stop by and take a gander at selected chicken, barnyard and bicycle-themed wares that will be up for bid in the Tour de Cluck silent auction tent (in Central … Continue Reading
Other upcoming bicycling events not held in May April 28: Bike Commute Festival, presented by Ken’s Bike ‘n Ski, 650 G St., Davis, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find information at www.bikecommutefestival.com. June 24: Livestrong Challenge Ride Davis, Central Park, Third and C streets, presented by Livestrong Foundation fundraising ride for cancer research. Festival and exhibits will be on … Continue Reading
Tickets will go on sale this week for the Tour de Cluck 2012, a bicycle tour of backyard chicken coops planned for Saturday, May 26. They’ll be available in Davis at the Hallmark Inn, 110 F St.; The Avid Reader, 617 Second St.; the Davis Food Co-op, 620 G St.; Hibbert Lumber, 500 G St.; … Continue Reading
The Picnic Day Parade steps off at 10:10 at North Quad Avenue, across from Wickson Hall. Parade participants include: Color Guard Cal Aggie Marching Band-Uh! Float and Marching Group UC Davis Spirit Squad Aggie Pack Fire Engine Davis Student Veterans Organization UC Davis Fire Department Parade Marshals and Stage Coach- Wells Fargo Bank UC Davis … Continue Reading
Davis City Council candidate Lucas Frerichs invites local residents to celebrate Earth Day with a visit to his home to experience an innovative, environmentally sensitive and vibrant Davis infill housing project. Co-founders and fellow residents of the Shepherds Close infill project — including Mike Corbett and Chris Corbett — will be on hand to give tours … Continue Reading
Here’s what I know about honeybees: They are more complicated to care for than chickens. Inside the hive, the characters are more complex than inside the coop. A year into a dream come true, I’ve still got a lot to learn about the most important pollinators of plants, the bee. Georgeanne has many beehives on … Continue Reading
Do you have something to crow about? Tour de Cluck’s sponsor program, under the leadership of sponsorship development coordinator Christi Skibbins, provides an opportunity to reach a diverse audience aligned around the Tour de Cluck 2012 theme, “Chickens, Barnyards & Bicycles.” The deadline for full sponsor benefits is Monday. The event, a bicycle tour of … Continue Reading
In the old days, when by necessity people lived a sustainable rural life, a barnyard plus a small orchard and a big, year-round vegetable garden ensured that there would be food to sustain the family. Before refrigeration, storage was the issue, so seasonality and preservation were very important. Vegetables could be stored in the root … Continue Reading
Attention, chicken coop owners: Friday is the deadline for submitting applications for inclusion on the Tour de Cluck’s third annual self-guided chicken coop crawl. “Don’t miss this opportunity to share your unique backyard chicken digs!” a news release said. “From poultry palace to humble hen house, the 2012 Tour de Cluck coop team is seeking … Continue Reading
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