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69th Rio Vista Bass Derby & Festival
Saturday,
OCT
8, 2016
7:00 AM The oldest Bass Derby on the West Coast will once again be highlighted at the Rio Vista Bass Festival, Oct 7-9. This is a family event and we welcome young anglers, up to but not including 16 years of age. Kids will be fishing for catfish and striped bass. Adults will have exciting angling choices too. In addition, many other activities planned for the weekend! Cost varies by activity. Registration required for Derby. Tickets and registration are available online. Food will be available. Location: Downtown Rio Vista Rio Vista |
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6th Annual So Mush Fun
Saturday,
OCT
8, 2016
7:00 AM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SLED DOG RESCUE — Lagoon Valley Park This year's fun includes a 2-mile timed dry-land mush around the lagoon for 1-4-dog teams and 2-legged runners, a 100-yard dash, an awesome raffle, and a beginner's mushing seminar. Don't miss the chance to promote your team and sponsor your favorite teams! All of the proceeds go toward NorSled's tireless work rescuing huskies and other northern breed dogs and finding them loving homes. NorSled rescues, fosters and rehomes unwanted, abandoned and abused Northern breed dogs: Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyeds, and mixes of these breeds. NorSled rescued 260 northern breed dogs in 2015. Location: 4681 Pena Adobe Road Vacaville |
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Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Crew
Saturday,
OCT
8, 2016
8:30 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Open Space Park Help us take care of Lynch Canyon's 1,000 plus acres. Projects include improving trails, fixing fences, weeding, and the like. This is physical outdoor work. There is usually no shade. Be prepared to be outdoors for approximately three hours using hand tools like shovels and hoes; lifting, carrying and lowering supplies; bending over, squatting and kneeling on dirt, grasses and weeds; and sweating. Ages 12 and up who are comfortable with this type of physical work are welcome—under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. When you arrive, ask the leader for a free parking pass. If you pre-register, tools and free lunch are provided. WHAT TO BRING: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, heavy work gloves, eye protection (e.g., sunglasses), boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with tread for rough, steep, and slippery terrain, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, protection from sun, wind, fog. Meet promptly in the parking lot. Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Contact Jordan by email to pre-register. Rain or high fire danger cancels. Call Jordan at 315-262-4090 if the weather is uncertain. Leader: Jordan Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo DIRECTIONS: From I-80 East, take the Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit and follow the Lynch Canyon signs. From I-80 West, take the Red Top Road exit and follow the Lynch Canyon signs. |
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Second Saturday Tree Maintenance Day
Saturday,
OCT
8, 2016
9:00 AM BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION — The Benicia Tree Foundation is sponsoring a tree maintenance day! No experience necessary. Tools and instruction provided. Bring gloves if you have them. Children under 14 must have accompanying adult and all participants must sign our release waiver. RSVP for details on meeting point by contacting the Benicia Tree Foundation at 745-4675 or by email. Set aside a few hours every second Saturday of the month to give our trees some TLC. Location: Benicia DIRECTIONS: Location will be provided on RSVP. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
OCT
8, 2016
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
8, 2016
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 $14 for adults, $12 for seniors (65 and up), and $10 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. Tickets are available at the door or you may purchase them in advance online. There is a small processing fee for advanced tickets. 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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Vacaville Kid Fest
Saturday,
OCT
8, 2016
10:00 AM CITY OF VACAVILLE — Andrews Park Fun for the whole family in a safe, friendly atmosphere! Enjoy a whole day of free or low-cost activities. Non-profit and government agency outreach to children and families. Come join the fun! Location: 614 E Monte Vista Ave Vacaville |
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Yoga Hike
Saturday,
OCT
8, 2016
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Celebrate the end of the long Bay Area summer by joining us for a special Hiking & Yoga event, hosted by the Solano Land Trust. For this event we've chosen an easy, family friendly hike at Rush Ranch, that will start and end at a picnic area. Barbara will lead us in some warm up stretches and a keep-your-boots-on yoga session later on. Come and enjoy the sun on your face and the wind in your hair while you do yoga! We invite you to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy afterwards. For more information contact Barbara (Yoga) or Sue (Solano Land Trust). We suggest a minimum donation of $10 to benefit the Solano Land Trust, but feel free to donate what you can. Leader: Barbara Fredericks Registration is required. Location: 3521 Grizzly Island Road Suisun City DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 12 in Suisun City, take Grizzly Island Road south approximately 2 miles. Entrance/driveway will be on the right. |
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Haunted Hikes
Saturday,
OCT
8, 2016
7:00 PM CITY OF FAIRFIELD — Rockville Hills Regional Park In 'The Aftermath' will your soul survive? After last year's Zombie Apocalypse the park was left in ruins. Reapers roam the park trying to collect the sprits from the realm of the living and only the strong will survive. Let the terror begin... PG Haunted Hikes available, followed by Zombie Apocalypse: The Aftermath Hikes. Register through EZReg online, first choosing "Special Events" on the left menu, and then clicking on PARKS - Rockville Hills Haunted Hike. There will be no tickets sold at the park. Location: 2140 Rockville Road Fairfield |
