Upcoming Events List

	Volunteer Opportunity: Citizen Science Friday Friday, OCT 2, 2015 8:30 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Solano Land Trust Properties DATE CHANGE! regularly scheduled second Friday Citizen Science event is cancelled due to a National Land Trust Rally event in Sacramento. We are seeking volunteers who want to monitor the success of our tree plantings at Lynch Canyon. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Sue at 707-590-0307 or by email by Thursday, Oct 1. Leader: Sue Wickham Registration is required. Location: 3100 Lynch Road 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.

	Garden Guys Friday, OCT 2, 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.

	Hike at King-Swett Ranches Saturday, OCT 3, 2015 9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches Come explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo! You'll be led by Jim Walsh and/or James Chang, both expert Solano Land Trust guides who know this area—known as the King-Swett Ranches—inside out. They'll share insights about the birds and other wildlife that call this area home, and give you a great workout! Take advantage of this special opportunity if you can because the King-Swett Ranches are otherwise closed. Bring: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with tread for rugged, steep, and slippery off-trail terrain, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, protection from the elements (sun, wind, fog, rain). Recommended: binoculars, camera, bug repellent, hiking sticks, gaiters. Participants of all ages are welcome, but they must be prepared: a strenuous pace hiking 4-6 miles off-trail, up and down rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds, thorny plants, and thistle. The King-Swett Ranches are working ranches—cattle are free range so they roam as they please. Very heavy rain cancels—call Jim at 916-870-4824 if the weather is uncertain. The hike is free; donations are appreciated. No reservations are necessary but an RSVP would be appreciated to Jim at 916-870-4824 or by email. Leader: Jim Walsh or James Chang Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet Jim and/or James promptly at the Park-and-Ride lot where McGary Road, Hiddenbrooke Parkway, and American Canyon Road intersect (on the Hiddenbrooke side of the American Canyon/Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit, off Interstate 80). (Jim has a white "TruGreen" pickup truck). Be ready to carpool or caravan from there.

	Volunteer Opportunity: Ranch Crew Saturday, OCT 3, 2015 9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Help care for Rush Ranch through maintenance, construction, litter removal, and other improvement projects. Ages 12 and up are welcome—under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tools are provided. Bring a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, heavy work gloves, eye protection (e.g., sunglasses). Wear 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, and fog. Optional: bug repellent. RSVP online to Ken Poerner at or call 707-580-6277 so he can bring enough tools. Rain cancels. Call Ken if the weather is uncertain. Meet in the Rush Ranch courtyard. Leader: Ken Poerner 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.

	Garden Volunteer Day Saturday, OCT 3, 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

	Walk with a Nutritionist Saturday, OCT 3, 2015 10:00 AM BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL — Lynch Canyon First-time hikers of all ages are welcome. The hike will be a 2.5- to 3-mile loop at a slow pace. Expect a rough, rocky, uneven dirt trail. The full loop includes rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds and thorny plants, but the views are well worth the challenge! Participants can turn around at any point if the hike is too difficult. This is a working ranch where free-range cattle roam as they please. There is no drinking water. There is one outhouse, located in the parking lot. In order to protect wildlife, cattle, and rare plants—and for your pet's safety—dogs are not allowed. Maintain a safe distance from cattle and wildlife, and be aware that this is tick, mountain lion, and potentially rattlesnake country. Bring $6 cash for parking, a backpack with plenty of water and snacks. Wear boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes that grip well, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, and protection from the elements (sun, wind, fog, rain) – a brimmed hat is recommended for sunny days. Also recommended: Hiking sticks, bug repellent, binoculars, and/or camera. Meet your guide in the Lynch Canyon parking lot. Heavy rain or red flag fire warning cancels hike. RSVP appreciated to Natalie by email or 707-432-0150 ext. 200. Parking Fee: $6 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.

	Peña Adobe Open House Saturday, OCT 3, 2015 11:00 AM PEÑA ADOBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Peña Adobe Park Join the Peña Adobe Historical Society for our monthly Open House. Welcoming this month's guests will be Marshall West, portraying General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, and local author Sharon McGriff-Payne. In 1833, General Vallejo became the Commander of the Presidio of San Francisco and later founded the town of Sonoma. He was granted Rancho Petaluma in 1834 by the Mexican government and by 1835 Vallejo held the highest military command in Northern California. In the summer of 1846 a band of Americans declared war on Mexico and arrested General Vallejo. After filing their grievances, the band raised the Bear Flag and declared independence for California. West's presentation will also include a Question & Answer segment. John Grider, an early African American pioneer, settled in Vallejo in 1850 and was a member of the Bear Flag Party. He is the subject of McGriff-Payne’s book, John Grider Century: African Americans in Solano, Napa and Sonoma Counties from 1845 to 1925. Dogs are allowed on leashes. For more information, call (707) 447-0518 or visit our website. Location: 4699 Peña Adobe Road Vacaville DIRECTIONS: The park is located on Peña Adobe Road just off of Interstate 80.

	2nd Annual Waterfront Glow Run Saturday, OCT 3, 2015 4:00 PM CITY OF VALLEJO — Vallejo Waterfront The Waterfront Glow Run lights up the night with a fun sunset 5K run/walk through Historic Downtown Vallejo, Vallejo Waterfront, the old Mare Island Naval Shipyard and River Park. Preregister by September 22nd and be guaranteed a custom event t-shirt. Event includes a free glow stick, post race EXPO with music, refreshments and costume contest. Event benefits Foster Greatness supporting foster teens. This event will benefit Foster Greatness a 501(c)3 organization established to assist Vallejo's foster teens. The 5K-Run/Walk will start and end in Historic Downtown Vallejo. Race start time is 6:50 PM on the Vallejo Waterfront near the Vallejo Ferry Terminal, 289 Mare Island Way in Vallejo, CA. Packets will be available at 4:00pm on Race Day. Tons of surprises and a prize for best costume! You may register in-person and pick up your race packet on race day at The Hub located near the Vallejo Ferry Terminal, 290 Mare Island Way in Downtown Vallejo between 4:00pm-6:30pm. Please arrive in plenty of time for parking and registration/packet pick-up before the race starts at 6:50pm. Plenty of free parking is available 1 block south of Marin/Georgia Street. Wear your brightest, reflective and wacky clothing you have and light up the night! Register here. Location: 289 Mare Island Way Vallejo

	4th Annual Ride to Defeat Diabetes Sunday, OCT 4, 2015 7:30 AM NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE — VacaValley Hospital The Ride to Defeat Diabetes (R2D2) offers three routes, so cyclists of all levels are sure to enjoy this unique day of fitness, fun and new friendships. There are three separate rides, a 10-mile mile jaunt through a Vacaville residential neighborhood, a 25-mile trek, and 60-mile ride to challenge your mind, body and soul as you climb the Winters Loop. No matter which route you choose, you'll be fully supported with route marshals, SAG support, basic mechanical support, fully stocked rest stops, hydration stations and more. At the finish, you will be welcomed by cheering volunteers, great food, entertainment and much more! The 60-mile ride departs at 7:30a.m., followed by the 25-mile ride at 9:00 a.m. Participants in the 10-mile ride will roll out at 10:00 a.m. Organizers are asking each person who signs up for the 10-mile ride, to pledge to raise at least $25 for the NorthBay Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology. For the 25- and 60-mile rides, participants are asked to pledge at least $50 in donations. Checks can be made out to NorthBay Healthcare Foundation, with Diabetes in the memo field. T-Shirts, a raffle ticket, and lunch will be provided for registered riders. Register online. For more information, call 707 - 280-6872, or contact by email. All proceeds go to benefit NorthBay’s Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology programs and services. Location: 1000 Nut Tree Road Vacaville

	Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Monday, OCT 5, 2015 9:00 AM CITY OF FAIRFIELD — Rockville Hills Regional Park This is a great opportunity to pass on your love for pedaling to your kids! Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day celebrates the life of Jack Doub, an avid teenage mountain biker from North Carolina who had a true passion for the sport from an early age but passed away in 2002. This event will run from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Pre-registration is required! Deadline October 2. Register online at EZReg--click on Special Events. The riders will be grouped by age, 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, 14 & over. Each group will have an hour long ride with experienced Mountain Bikers on the trails & fire roads of Rockville Park, suited to each age group. The rider groups will be small to help insure that everybody has a great time! Rides are approximately 1 hour in duration. Bring your bicycle, helmet, water bottle, gloves, and closed-toe shoes. For more information, call 707.428.7714. Registration is required. Location: 2149 Rockville Road Fairfield

	68th Rio Vista Bass Derby & Festival Friday, OCT 9, 2015 6:00 AM RIO VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — Rio Vista The oldest Bass Derby on the West Coast will once again be highlighted at the Rio Vista Bass Festival, Oct 9-11. This year, anglers are able to choose between two fishing contests on the same ticket. Target lengths will be drawn at the start of the Derby early Friday morning for both Striped Bass and Sturgeon. 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. 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

	Garden Guys Friday, OCT 9, 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.

	Zombie Apocalypse: The World's End Hike Friday, OCT 9, 2015 7:00 PM CITY OF FAIRFIELD — Rockville Hills Regional Park Join us for a frightful night of adventure in Rockville as you try to make your way through an endless maze of mindless, bloodthirsty, half-alive zombies. Hikes run every 10 minutes for approximately 1 hour. Ages 5 and up. PG hikes are available (PG rating still requires parental guidance). Preregistration is required! Register at the Fairfield Community Center or online with EZReg and click on "Special Events." For registration hours or location call 707.428.7714 or email classes@fairfield.ca.gov. Entrance Fee: $6 Registration is required. Location: 2149 Rockville Road Fairfield

	68th Rio Vista Bass Derby & Festival Saturday, OCT 10, 2015 8:00 AM RIO VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — Rio Vista The oldest Bass Derby on the West Coast will once again be highlighted at the Rio Vista Bass Festival, Oct 9-11. This year, anglers are able to choose between two fishing contests on the same ticket. Target lengths will be drawn at the start of the Derby early Friday morning for both Striped Bass and Sturgeon. 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. 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

	Coyote Club Saturday, OCT 10, 2015 9:00 AM GVRD — McIntyre Ranch Ages 4-14 -- The McIntyre Ranch is home to several different habitats, farm animals and an educational garden. Studies have found that children who spend time exploring nature are more focused and interested in school. Bring a snack, water and your curiosity! Cost: $5/class for residents, $6/class nonresident. Adults must register at no cost. Pre-registration is required at 395 Amador St. or online. For more information contact the Coordinator at 648-4552. Leader: Dee Davis Entrance Fee: $5 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. Continue up the road and stay to the right to follow the road down to the barn. You are authorized to drive through this road for GVRD programs only.

	Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Crew Saturday, OCT 10, 2015 9:00 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. Ages 12 and up are welcome—under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 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 and rain. Meet Ken promptly in the parking lot. RSVP to Ken Poerner at 707-580-6277 or email so he can bring enough tools. Meet up at the parking lot. Leader: Ken Poerner 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.

	Garden Volunteer Day Saturday, OCT 10, 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

	Pumpkin Patch Festival Saturday, OCT 10, 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.

	An Evening of Swimming and Ice Cream Saturday, OCT 10, 2015 6:00 PM CITY OF FAIRFIELD — Natatoruim -- Aquatics Complex Do you scream for ice cream! All ages will enjoy an evening of Family fun swimming and indulge in ice cream. It's an old fashion Ice Cream Social. Make your own ice cream sundae, play games, listen to music and enjoy the Indoor Aquatics Complex and warm pool waters. Pre-Registration encouraged. Go online to EZReg and click on "Special Events" then "Outdoor Activities." With ice cream, $10; without ice cream, $8. Location: Allan Witt Park 1741 W Texas St Fairfield

	Zombie Apocalypse: The World's End Hike Saturday, OCT 10, 2015 7:00 PM CITY OF FAIRFIELD — Rockville Hills Regional Park Join us for a frightful night of adventure in Rockville as you try to make your way through an endless maze of mindless, bloodthirsty, half-alive zombies. Hikes run every 10 minutes for approximately 1 hour. Ages 5 and up. PG hikes are available (PG rating still requires parental guidance). Preregistration is required! Register at the Fairfield Community Center or online with EZReg and click on "Special Events." For registration hours or location call 707.428.7714 or email classes@fairfield.ca.gov. Entrance Fee: $6 Registration is required. Location: 2149 Rockville Road Fairfield

	Pumpkin Patch Festival Sunday, OCT 11, 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.

	68th Rio Vista Bass Derby & Festival Sunday, OCT 11, 2015 10:00 AM RIO VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — Rio Vista The oldest Bass Derby on the West Coast will once again be highlighted at the Rio Vista Bass Festival, Oct 9-11. This year, anglers are able to choose between two fishing contests on the same ticket. Target lengths will be drawn at the start of the Derby early Friday morning for both Striped Bass and Sturgeon. 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. 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

	Holiday Hike Monday, OCT 12, 2015 9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rockville Trails Preserve Join a fall hike in the oak woodlands this Columbus Day holiday. Enjoy views of Solano's valleys, the delta and Mt. Diablo. Hikers should expect a moderate pace with occasional stops, hiking 4-6 miles up and down rugged, steep and slippery hills through the oak woodlands and grasslands. Register online. For additional questions, call Cathy at 707-745-1913. Heavy rain cancels. Call if the weather is uncertain. Leader: Cathy Registration is required. Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Meet promptly at the big red "Ice House" building on Suisun Valley Ct, near the intersection of Rockville Rd and Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA. Be ready to immediately carpool or caravan from there to the trailhead.

	6th Annual Matt Garcia Foundation Golf Tournament Monday, OCT 12, 2015 9:30 AM MATT GARCIA FOUNDATION — Green Valley Country Club Our 6th Annual Golf Tournament is an opportunity to support Fairfield's Youth and Community programs. Our late city councilman, Matt Garcia, was a young man with a vision. With the help of generous individuals and companies, our foundation has been able to raise the essential funds needed in "Keeping the Dream Alive." Your participation sends a powerful message that you are partnering with us to make our world a safer and more meaningful place. The event itself is an opportunity to network with many potential customers and clients. All of the sponsors' names will be prominently displayed on our event publications. Your donation is tax-deductible. It is our mission to support youth, help stop crime, and strengthen our community. Registration from 9:30-10:30A; Shotgun Start, 11:00A; No-host Bar, 4:30P; Dinner, 5:30P. For more information and to register, click on the link above. Location: 35 Country Club Drive Fairfield

	Green Valley Falls Hike Monday, OCT 12, 2015 10:00 AM SIERRA CLUB -- SOLANO GROUP — Green Valley Falls Take advantage of a rare opportunity to experience the seasonal Green Valley Falls, located on land accessible only with special permission. Trail is over uneven ground, mostly level, but with a steep 500' elevation gain at the end. Bring sturdy shoes, water, hat, sunscreen, and a snack. Total trip time estimated to be 3 hours. Possible snake and poison oak encounters. The hike is limited to 30 persons 14 and older. Persons under 18 must be with a parent. Due to processing fees imposed by the City of Vallejo, we are asking for a donation of $7 per person. Class: M-4-A. Carpools: Meet at 10am. By reservation only by Oct. 5. Rain cancels. Directions will be given when you register. Contact Hike Leader Phil Kohlmetz for more information. Leader: Phil Kohlmetz Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: End of Green Valley Road in Fairfield.

	Visions of the Wild Thursday, OCT 15, 2015 7:00 PM VISIONS OF THE WILD 2015 / VALLEJO COMMUNITY ARTS FOUNDATION — The festival will embrace all aspects of water: human needs, irrigation, wildlife habitat, recreation, Native American values, maritime culture and history, wetlands and creek restoration, and scenic beauty. The historic Empress Theatre will again be the primary venue along with the large gallery space at the Temple Art Lofts. Vallejo is an ideal place to celebrate water. Located on San Francisco Bay, the city sits at the confluence of two rivers and on the edge of hundreds of acres of restored wetlands. The 4-day festival will include: Films, Art Exhibitions, Guest Speakers, Field trips and outdoor recreation activities, a hands-on watershed restoration project, and water conservation demonstrations and information. For more information about events and activities, visit Visions of the Wild's 2015 website. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: The Empress Theater and various locations around Vallejo.

	9th Annual Charitable Golf Tournament Friday, OCT 16, 2015 10:00 AM NORTHERN SOLANO COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION — Paradise Valley Golf Course This year NSCAR Charitable Foundation has the opportunity to play in support of The Leaven, Travis Fisher House, and NorthBay Hospice. As the charitable arm of the Northern Solano County Association of Realtors, our mission is to provide support for tax-exempt organizations, offering scholarships and educational programs related to real estate. Please join us for this fun and worthwhile event! Registration at 10A, with Shotgun Start at 12P. For more information, call us at 707-422-5306. Location: 3950 Paradise Valley Road Fairfield

	Visions of the Wild Friday, OCT 16, 2015 7:00 PM VISIONS OF THE WILD 2015 / VALLEJO COMMUNITY ARTS FOUNDATION — The festival will embrace all aspects of water: human needs, irrigation, wildlife habitat, recreation, Native American values, maritime culture and history, wetlands and creek restoration, and scenic beauty. The historic Empress Theatre will again be the primary venue along with the large gallery space at the Temple Art Lofts. Vallejo is an ideal place to celebrate water. Located on San Francisco Bay, the city sits at the confluence of two rivers and on the edge of hundreds of acres of restored wetlands. The 4-day festival will include: Films, Art Exhibitions, Guest Speakers, Field trips and outdoor recreation activities, a hands-on watershed restoration project, and water conservation demonstrations and information. For more information about events and activities, visit Visions of the Wild's 2015 website. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: The Empress Theater and various locations around Vallejo.

	Visions of the Wild Saturday, OCT 17, 2015 8:00 AM VISIONS OF THE WILD 2015 / VALLEJO COMMUNITY ARTS FOUNDATION — The festival will embrace all aspects of water: human needs, irrigation, wildlife habitat, recreation, Native American values, maritime culture and history, wetlands and creek restoration, and scenic beauty. The historic Empress Theatre will again be the primary venue along with the large gallery space at the Temple Art Lofts. Vallejo is an ideal place to celebrate water. Located on San Francisco Bay, the city sits at the confluence of two rivers and on the edge of hundreds of acres of restored wetlands. The 4-day festival will include: Films, Art Exhibitions, Guest Speakers, Field trips and outdoor recreation activities, a hands-on watershed restoration project, and water conservation demonstrations and information. For more information about events and activities, visit Visions of the Wild's 2015 website. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: The Empress Theater and various locations around Vallejo.

	Arbor Day in Benicia Saturday, OCT 17, 2015 9:00 AM BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION — Benicia State Recreation Area Celebrate Benicia's Arbor Day and help us plant native trees at Benicia State Recreation Area! We'll be planting seedlings of coast live oak and california buckeyes. No experience necessary - tools and instruction provided! Bring gloves if you have them. Children under 14 will need an accompanying adult and all participants must sign our release waiver. BHS students - earn community service hours! To register, click here. Performers: Location: 1 State Park Rd Benicia DIRECTIONS: Take the Columbus Parkway exit off of I-780.

	Habitat Restoration After a Fire Saturday, OCT 17, 2015 9:00 AM VALLEJO WATERSHED ALLIANCE — Hanns Park Several months ago, fire scorched a hillside in Hanns Park. Please join the Vallejo Watershed Alliance, in partnership with Visions of the Wild H20 and the Solano Resource Conservation District, to replant the burned area with native grasses and trees. We’ll meet in Upper Hanns Park. Park in the Wardlaw Dog Park lot, cross the bridge over the creek behind the dog park. Turn right, heading west down the path. You will see signs directing you to the restoration site. Wear comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, and gloves. We’ll bring water, refreshments, and tools. For more information or to RSVP, call (707) 654-1943 or by email. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Skyline Drive at Redwood Parkway

	Rockville Hills Regional Park Trail Crew Saturday, OCT 17, 2015 9:00 AM CITY OF FAIRFIELD — Rockville Hills Regional Park The Rockville Trail Crew volunteer work days are scheduled for the third Saturday of every month from 9-12noon, rain or shine! Trail Crew volunteers provide technical assistance with trail maintenance and construction activities on the trails. Trail Crew volunteer duties consist of clearing rocks, trees, brush and other debris from proposed trail routes; build/repair walk ways, bridges or other structures; grade/fill existing trail paths to ensure user safety; and attend all required meetings and training sessions. Volunteers should bring water, gloves and a tool if available. Volunteers should wear layered clothing and sturdy shoes. A snack and beverage provided for volunteers. Meet at the parking area. If you are not a regular volunteer, please RSVP to Ranger Teri, (707) 249-3613, or by email. Location: 2149 Rockville Rd Fairfield

	Garden Volunteer Day Saturday, OCT 17, 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

	Pumpkin Patch Festival Saturday, OCT 17, 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.

	Garden Guys Saturday, OCT 17, 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.

	Horse Day at McIntyre Ranch Saturday, OCT 17, 2015 10:00 AM GVRD — McIntyre Ranch For ages 8-17 -- Learn about the friendly horses and goats, and participate in their daily care. Wear sturdy work clothes and tough shoes because this is a "hand-on" experience. You will put a halter on a horse, learn to lead horses safely, brush them, clean their feet and clean their stalls. Everyone will have a chance to sit on a horse (helmet are required and provided, keep hairstyle simple for easy fit). Eat a good breakfast, bring water bottle and wear layers. For more information contact the Coordinator at 648-4552. Cost: $25/class resident, $30/class non-resident. Online registration is also available online. Leader: Jane Mitchell Entrance Fee: $25 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. Continue up the road and stay to the right to follow the road down to the barn. You are authorized to drive through this road for GVRD programs only.

	Rush Ranch 'Get the Rush' Saturday, OCT 17, 2015 10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST AND RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch Get the Rush is a series of fun and free activities for the whole family, offered on the third Saturday of every month at Rush Ranch. All ages and mobility levels are welcome! This event is 100% volunteer-run and activities vary month-to-month. For October, we have Pumpkin Decorating and an all-new Science Discovery Lab! Rain may cancel some activities. To reserve a spot with the pumpkin decorating, RSVP to Linda at 707-759-4676. If weather is uncertain, call Natalie at 707-432-0150 ext. 200. Other activities may include a guided walk alongside the tidal marsh and through upland grasses (timing varies), a traditional blacksmith shop in action, an interpretive display of Native American tools and decorations, and horse-drawn wagon rides that are wheelchair accessible. For more details, click on the event link above. Bring water, snacks or picnic lunch, bug repellent. Be prepared for variable weather by bringing layered clothes, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. Optional: binoculars, camera. 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.

	Napa River Cruise Saturday, OCT 17, 2015 1:00 PM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Vallejo Marina A few slots may be available for a 1:00pm-3:30pm boat trip aboard River Dolphin with Dolphin Charters. I will be the river guide with Captain Ronn Patterson. We’ll head north from the Vallejo Marina to Edgerly Island for this trip. Your guides will share history of Mare Island and highlight the Napa River wetlands and wildlife as shorebirds and waterfowl begin to flock into the San Pablo Bay-Delta and Napa River region. Cost: $30 per person. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Rain or shine. Vessel is enclosed with an open upper deck. To reserve call 510-527-9622 or 800-472-9942 or visit Dolphin Charters. Leader: Myrna Hayes & Captain Ronn Patterson Entrance Fee: $30 Registration is required. Location: K Dock 42 Harbor Way Vallejo

	Visions of the Wild Sunday, OCT 18, 2015 8:00 AM VISIONS OF THE WILD 2015 / VALLEJO COMMUNITY ARTS FOUNDATION — The festival will embrace all aspects of water: human needs, irrigation, wildlife habitat, recreation, Native American values, maritime culture and history, wetlands and creek restoration, and scenic beauty. The historic Empress Theatre will again be the primary venue along with the large gallery space at the Temple Art Lofts. Vallejo is an ideal place to celebrate water. Located on San Francisco Bay, the city sits at the confluence of two rivers and on the edge of hundreds of acres of restored wetlands. The 4-day festival will include: Films, Art Exhibitions, Guest Speakers, Field trips and outdoor recreation activities, a hands-on watershed restoration project, and water conservation demonstrations and information. For more information about events and activities, visit Visions of the Wild's 2015 website. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: The Empress Theater and various locations around Vallejo.

	Pumpkin Patch Festival Sunday, OCT 18, 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.

	'Water to Wine' Napa River Cruise Sunday, OCT 18, 2015 10:00 AM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Vallejo Marina Learn about sustainable wine growing and water in the Napa Valley and Carneros regions while cruising on the Napa River. On this unique 3-hour cruise, you will learn about the natural and cultural history of this marine region and also taste wine from world-class sustainably managed wineries. This event is part of the Visions of the Wild H2O Festival and also raises fund for the Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve. The trip begins at the historic Vallejo and Mare Island Waterfront and continues into a different world, one of vineyards, backwater homes, and some of the largest contiguous marshes in the Bay Area. For reservations call 707-364-1830 or visit the event page online. Cost is $45 per person. Leader: Myrna Hayes Entrance Fee: $45 Registration is required. Location: K Dock 42 Harbor Way Vallejo

	Eagles, Hawks & other Birds of Prey Hike Sunday, OCT 18, 2015 10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Join Larry Broderick’s birding bonanza at Lynch Canyon to discover, observe and learn about eagles, hawks and other birds of prey. Previous sightings include golden eagles, Cooper’s hawks, ferruginous hawks, American kestrels, white tailed kites, red-tailed hawks, Northern harriers, and turkey vultures. COST: $10 per person (payable when registering) plus $6 per vehicle (payable at the park). Space is limited. Pre-registration and pre-payment preferred online.. Bring: binoculars, snacks or a bag lunch, 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 and rain. Also recommended: camera, hiking sticks, and bug repellant. Extreme weather cancels (e.g., heavy rain or red flag conditions). Call Natalie at 707-432-0150 ext. 200 or 415-517-2624 if the weather is uncertain. All ages are welcome, but participants must be prepared for a moderate pace covering about 4 miles, partly off-trail, up and down rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds, thorny plants, and thistle, and passing free range cattle along the way. Meet in the Lynch Canyon parking lot before 10am. Leader: Larry Broderick Entrance Fee: $10 Parking Fee: $6 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.

	Sunset Cruise Sunday, OCT 18, 2015 4:00 PM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Vallejo Marina Wine, delectable appetizers with Cypress Grove cheeses, Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle, and live music on a memorable Napa River cruise as the sun sets in the west and the lights of the Carquinez Bridge and C&H Sugar twinkle on. Both open and enclosed decks are available with casual, layered dress advised. Tickets are $45. For reservations or more information, call 510.527.9622 or 800.472.9952, or visit Dolphin Charters online. Leader: Myrna Hayes & Captain Ronn Patterson Entrance Fee: $45 Registration is required. Location: K Dock 42 Harbor Way Vallejo

	Tuesday Bird Walk Tuesday, OCT 20, 2015 7:00 AM NAPA - SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — Napa and Solano Counties Walks will be led by Wendy Schackwitz or Steve Gerstle and will usually be over by noon. Information about locations and time will be emailed to those signed up to receive NSAS announcements and will be updated on our website two days before the walk. A donation of $5.00 is suggested but not mandatory. Leader: Wendy Schackwitz or Steve Gerstle

	First Annual Golf Tournament Wednesday, OCT 21, 2015 AMERICAN LEGION POST #178 — The Golf Club at Rio Vista American Legion Post #178, the "River Vets," is sponsoring its First Annual Golf Tournament! Proceeds will be used to "Aid Our Vets Recovery and Beyond" here in Rio Vista. Please call the American Legion office at 707 374-6554 for information and registration paperwork. Location: 1000 Summerset Drive Rio Vista

	NightMARE Island Thursday, OCT 22, 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)

	Tree Planting Friday, OCT 23, 2015 9:00 AM BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION — Benicia Housing Authority Join BTF volunteers and help plant young trees at the Benicia Housing Authority on Riverhill Drive. The trees we're planting will add shade, clean the air and spruce up this neighborhood! 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. BHS students earn community service hours! To register, here. Location: 28 Riverhill Dr Benicia

	NightMARE Island Friday, OCT 23, 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)

	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

	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

	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.

	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.

	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.

	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

	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)

	Pumpkin Patch Festival Sunday, OCT 25, 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.

	The Lost Boats of Mare Island Memorial Sunday, OCT 25, 2015 2:00 PM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island An afternoon memorial service will be held on Mare Island to honor the 575 crewmen the 7 submarines built on Mare Island and lost at sea during WWII on the 72th Anniversary of the loss of USS Wahoo. Location: Berth 6 Nimitz Ave & A St. Vallejo

	NightMARE Island Sunday, OCT 25, 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)

	NightMARE Island Thursday, OCT 29, 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)

	NightMARE Island Friday, OCT 30, 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)

	Garden Volunteer Day Saturday, OCT 31, 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

	Garden Guys Saturday, OCT 31, 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.

	Halloween Parade Saturday, OCT 31, 2015 2:30 PM SUISUN CITY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION — Old Town Suisun For more than 50 years, the Halloween Parade & Costume Contest sponsored by the Suisun City Firefighters Association has been the community's focal point for Halloween festivities. The Parade will start at corner of Driftwood Drive and Main Street across from Harbor Center and end at Harbor Plaza. This year's schedule: 2:30 pm -- Line up, registation and judging starts; 3:00 pm -- Parade down Main Street starts. Prizes awarded by age category. This is a rain or shine event. Merchants Trick or Treat follows the parade. Visit participating Waterfront District businesses marked by a jack-o'-lantern on a stick for a special holiday treat. Sponsored by the Suisun City Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District. For more information, call 707-421-7205. Location: Waterfront District Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Main Street & Driftwood Drive

	2nd Annual Nightmare on Glenn Street Saturday, OCT 31, 2015 4:00 PM GVRD — Children's Wonderland Park Trick-or-Treat! Come join us at Children’s Wonderland Park on Halloween for the 2nd Annual “Nightmare on Glenn Street,” a family friendly night of trick-or-treating! Parents and children of all ages will be able to enjoy trick-or-treating in a safe and secure environment, try your luck at escaping from the hay bale maze and take a stroll through a haunted house, if you dare! The fun starts at 4:00pm and lasts until 7:00pm! Trick-or-Treat at 6:00pm. This event is absolutely free and includes entrance to the park, hay maze, haunted house and trick-or-treating in the park. Come dressed in your costumes! ( Adults will not be permitted in the park without accompanying a child.) For more information, call 707-648-5317. Location: 360 Glenn Street Vallejo

	NightMARE Island Saturday, OCT 31, 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)