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Solano County Walk to End Alzheimer's
Saturday,
OCT
24, 2015
8:00 AM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTHERN NEVADA ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION — Harbor Plaza Come out the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s— the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Walk to End Alzheimer’s unites the entire community including families, friends, co-workers, social and religious groups and more - in a display of combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission-related initiatives and your actions both through fundraising and participating in the event, help to change the level of awareness in your community. Take the first step to a world without Alzheimer’s by registering today. Day of race: 8A registration, 9A ceremony, 10A Walk begins. Route options are 3 miles and 1 mile. For more information and to register, click here. Location: 558 Solano Street Suisun City |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
OCT
24, 2015
9:30 AM BENICIA STATE PARKS ASSOCIATION — Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden We meet every Saturday from 9:30-11:30am in the Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden located at the Benicia State Park Recreation Area for planting, weeding, and tending. Parking is free on Saturday Volunteer Days. Tell the Gate Attendant that you are going into the Park to work at the Garden. Location: I-780 at Columbus Parkway Benicia State Park Recreation Area Benicia |
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Pumpkin Patch Festival
Saturday,
OCT
24, 2015
9:30 AM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum Gather the family and begin at the Western Railway Museum. The first electric express train leaves at 10:00 AM with departures every half-hour until 4pm. The ride on a historic life-sized electric train takes visitors back in time on a scenic five-mile trip to Gum Grove Station, a wooded glen far from the trappings of modern life. Local Rotarians from the Fairfield-Suisun, Cordelia, and Dixon Rotary Clubs are rallying together to make the event a success, providing a hay bale fort, food, tractor rides, music, games and of course, pumpkins for sale, just in time for Halloween. Admission is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors (65 and up), and $9 for children (ages 2 –14). Prices include admission to the Museum and to the Pumpkin Patch, unlimited train rides, use of the Museum's spacious and shaded picnic grounds, and free parking. Please note that there are no advanced reservations. All proceeds benefit the Western Railway Museum (a nonprofit educational institution) and the local Rotary Clubs who provide thousands of dollars to local community and youth activities each year. Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Highway 12 between Fairfield and Rio Vista. |
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Garden Guys
Saturday,
OCT
24, 2015
10:00 AM GVRD — McIntyre Ranch Bring the family for activities and learn how the garden grows from seeds to fruits. Participants will share ideas on what to plant, will be allowed to harvest and take home the fruits from the garden. For more information contact the Coordinator at 648-4552. Cost: $10/class resident, $12/class nonresident. Pre-registration is required, and can be completed online. Leader: Dee Davis & Nicki Belinger Entrance Fee: $12 Registration is required. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: McIntyre Ranch, located at the very end of St. John’s Mine Road, across from the Solano Community College Vallejo Center at 545 Columbus Parkway. Take St. John’s Mine Road and cross over the cattle crossing. |
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Annual Harvest Fair & Craft Fair
Saturday,
OCT
24, 2015
11:00 AM FRIENDS OF LOMA VISTA FARM & VALLEJO CITY USD — Loma Vista Farm Celebrate Loma Vista Farm’s 2015 Annual Harvest Fair and Pumpkin Sale on October 24. Where can you find pumpkins for sale, animals to enjoy, plants to buy, crafts to make and delicious food to eat? You can find all this at Loma Vista Farm’s Harvest Festival! Plus pumpkins for sale. Free admission and Activity Tickets are 50¢. Location: 150 Rainier Ave Vallejo DIRECTIONS: From Highway 37, take Fairgrounds Dr. north. Left on Corcoran and left on Rainier. |
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The Bobbing Pumpkin Patch
Saturday,
OCT
24, 2015
1:00 PM CITY OF FAIRFIELD — Natatoruim -- Aquatics Complex Looking for a new and exciting way to find this year's pumpkin? Come out to the indoor Aquatics Complex at Allan Witt Park and swim for your pumpkin. Bobbing for Pumpkins... is a definite afternoon of Family FUN! You will even be able to decorate your pumpkin too. Games and lots of fun will be had during this fabulous afternoon of fun. Enjoy the indoor water park and slides, while finding this year's pumpkin. Pre-Registration encouraged. Go online to EZReg and click on "Special Events" then "Outdoor Activities." With pumpkin, $10; without pumpkin, $8. Location: Allan Witt Park 1741 W Texas St Fairfield |
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NightMARE Island
Saturday,
OCT
24, 2015
5:00 PM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Get ready to be scared for a good cause at our fundraiser for Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve! More than a haunted house ... it's a haunted outdoor environment! Join our host, Dig The Undertaker, and bring us new blood! Find us at the DEADend of Railroad Ave. Cemetery tours with The Undertaker at 6:30 plus themed evenings and much more. Get up-to-the-minute info on Facebook. We're DYING to see you! Open 5-9PM. Entry Donation: Age 15 & older, $2-10 sliding scale. Children & under 15, Free. Leader: Dig The Undertaker Location: 167 O’Hara Ct Mare Island Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Preserve Visitor Center, Building A-167, at the end of Railroad Ave (1595 Railroad Ave) |
