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Solano County Earth Day Cleanup
Saturday,
APR
23, 2016
SOLANO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT — Earth Day is celebrating its 45th anniversary of launching of its worldwide environmental movement. Each city around Solano County will be holding Earth Day Cleanup events. For contact information to find out what your city has planned, visit the Solano Resource Conservation District's website or call 707-678-1655 x114. DIRECTIONS: Locations around Solano County. |
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Walk MS Solano County
Saturday,
APR
23, 2016
8:00 AM NATIONAL MS SOCIETY — Suisun City Old Town Plaza We are excited to have you join us for this amazing event. Walk MS: Solano County 2016 helps us team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. And with every step we take, every dollar we raise…we’re that much closer. Together, we become a powerful force. Together, we will end MS forever. We are proud that the thirteen Northern California Walk MS events raised over $1.7M in 2015. Thank you for registering and being part of the incredible force who will help us reach our goal of $1.8M this year! Your fundraising supports the vital programs, services and cutting edge research that help people affected by MS live their best lives. Ending multiple sclerosis for good will take all of us. It’s why Walk MS matters so much. And it’s why you matter so much. Registration opens at 8am and walk starts at 9am. Location: Main Street Suisun City DIRECTIONS: There is a parking lot on Main Street in Suisun City that is accessible at both Sacramento Street and Common Street. There is also street parking along Main Street. Parking is free. |
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Robert Orlando Kids Day of Fishing
Saturday,
APR
23, 2016
8:30 AM KIDS DAY OF FISHING & FAIRFIELD KIWANIS CLUB — Fairfield Civic Center Pond This event is for the first 250 kids age 3-15 and special-needs children of all ages. First come, first serve. Please note: an attending adult will be required to fill out and sign our "event medical release form" for attendees. NO EXCEPTIONS. Pre-registration is only available for special needs-children. We will have a special-needs area and sign-up line at the event. This event includes derby shirts, rod-and-reel combinations, tackle kits, and bait to fish the pond. We will award trophies for top fish and give prizes to all participants. There will be a 5-fish-total limit per angler. In addition, hot dogs, chips and sodas will be served by the Fairfield Police Officers Association. Raffle prizes will be called at the end of the event. We will have a donation area with rods and gear available after we have given out our free gear to the first 250 children. Sign-in starts at 7:30AM and the Derby begins at 8:30AM. Registration is required. Location: Civic Center Drive Fairfield |
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Project Clean Sweep Farm Work Day
Saturday,
APR
23, 2016
9:00 AM FRIENDS OF LOMA VISTA FARM — Loma Vista Farm Our next Project Clean Sweep Day and Potluck is Saturday, April 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at Loma Vista Farm. For details call 707-556-8765. Location: 150 Rainier Ave Vallejo DIRECTIONS: From Highway 37, take Fairgrounds Dr. north. Left on Corcoran and left on Rainier. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
APR
23, 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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Opening Day on the Strait
Saturday,
APR
23, 2016
10:00 AM BENICIA YACHT CLUB — Benicia Yacht Club & Marina Walk The Yacht Club is open to the public to enjoy a day of beautiful views, good food, good music, and good fun. In its 37th year, this fun, free event features arts & crafts and carnival games for the kids, meet the Youth Sailing Club and tour the Yacht Club. All the fun happens behind the Yacht Club but you can view the parade from many spots along the waterfront, including the Benicia Marina. 1:00PM-Opening Ceremonies with Diablo Regional Concert Band, 3:00PM-Decorated Boat Parade & Blessing of the Fleet, 5:30PM-Awards Ceremony & Raffle Prizes, 7:00PM-Dancing to live music with Crosstown Five Contact the Benicia Yacht Club at (707) 746-0739 for more information. Location: 400 East 2nd Street Benicia |
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Wildflowers & Water Critters Walk
Saturday,
APR
23, 2016
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Jepson Prairie Jepson Prairie Preserve is one of California’s best remaining examples of vernal pools and native grasslands. Enjoy an easy walk in a portion of the Preserve only accessible with a Jepson Prairie docent. The Preserve explodes into color during its spring wildflower display. Dry and dormant most of the year, the prairie is transformed by winter rains into a tapestry of stunning colors, and its vernal pools host a rich diversity of rare aquatic life. WHAT TO BRING: Protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. Jepson Prairie is often windy! Cash donation suggested but not required: $5/adult. No RSVP for groups up to five; for more than five, please RSVP to Kate by email or at 530-758-5093. Leader: Kate Mawdsley Location: Dixon DIRECTIONS: Cook Lane off Highway 113 South 12 miles south of Dixon |
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Scenic Limited Wildflower Train
Saturday,
APR
23, 2016
11:00 AM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum All aboard for the Scenic Limited, running on Wednesdays, Saturday, and Sundays in April at 11am, 12:30pm, and 2pm! The Scenic Limited is an hour-long ride for all ages that highlights the natural wildflowers that dot the hillsides. Passengers admire panoramic views populated with native wildflowers such as poppies, goldfields, and lupine. A limited number of first-class seats can be reserved in the Parlor-Observation car, which include cookies and lemonade. Special rates available for current Museum members. General Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors 65 years and older, and $7 for children 2-14. All coach tickets are all first-come, first-served. All first-class tickets are $7 extra, and include cookies and lemonade served by uniformed staff. Advanced reservations for first-class accepted online. Admission is good for the entire day so you can explore historic railway exhibits, ride vintage streetcar, make use of our large shaded picnic grounds, and visit our Museum Store, library archives, and the Depot Cafe. Parking is free. Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Between Fairfield and Rio Vista |
