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Fairfield Kids' Fishing Derby
Saturday,
APR
27, 2013
8:00 AM KIDS DAY OF FISHING, INC. — Civic Center Pond This event is for the first 200 kids ages 3-15 and special needs children of all ages on a first-come-first-served basis. Please note: an attending adult will be required to fill out and sign our event medical release form for the child to attend the event. (no exceptions) Pre-registration will only be available for special needs kids. We will have a special needs area and sign up line at the event. This event includes derby shirts, rods and reels, tackle kits and bait to fish. The pond will be stocked with Catfish and Bass. We will have trophies and prizes for top fish with a 5-fish limit per angler. Each child receives a snack and juice. Hotdogs, chips and sodas will be served free of charge from the Fairfield Police Officers Association. We will also have prizes via raffle, all free of charge for the first 200 Kids. PRE-REGISTRATION IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS. For special needs children please go to our web page and print out our event 'sign up' form and 'medical release to attend event' form and return to us by email, Fax to 707-425-9811, or mail to 340 Travis Blvd #2 PMB 320 Fairfield, CA 94533. Please note that Fairfield event kids' shirt sizes are not guaranteed. Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: At the City Hall complex, 1000 Webster Street. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
APR
27, 2013
9:30 AM CNPS - WILLIS LINN JEPSON CHAPTER — 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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24th Annual Rush Ranch Open House
Saturday,
APR
27, 2013
10:00 AM RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch Rush Ranch's open house is bursting with free fun for the whole family! Enjoy live music, horse drawn wagon rides, live demonstrations and exhibits, an art show and auction, local craftspeople, art activities, scientist-led hikes into the marsh, and much more. This once a year event is not-to-be-missed! Food will be available. 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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Wildflowers & Aquatic Critters Walk
Saturday,
APR
27, 2013
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. Note: It is often windy! Also recommended: Cash donation suggested but not required: $5/adult. No RSVP. Location: Dixon DIRECTIONS: Cook Lane off Highway 113 South 12 miles south of Dixon |
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Scenic Limited Wildflower Train
Saturday,
APR
27, 2013
11:00 AM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum Lake and Utah Railway observation parlor car #751, enjoying cookies and lemonade served by uniformed attendants. Coach passengers ride in Sacramento Northern interurban #1005. Like the wildflowers, #1005 is also a true California native. It spent its working life on the same rail line the Museum now owns and preserves. Volunteers have lovingly and accurately restored both #1005 and #751 to their historic glory. Trains depart at 11:00am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm. ,br> Coach tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors 65 years and older, and $7 for children 2-14, available on a first-come, first served basis. First Class service is $6 extra and includes cookies and lemonade served by uniformed staff. Advanced reservations accepted for first-class through our partners at Brown Paper Tickets, by clicking here. Entrance Fee: $10 Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Between Fairfield and Rio Vista |
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Vintage Comet Wine Train
Saturday,
APR
27, 2013
5:00 PM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum Enjoy an hour-long train ride at sunset! The Vintage Comet uses the same historic train equipment as the Scenic Limited but departs Saturdays at 5:00pm to take advantage of the beautiful late-afternoon light. Adult passengers learn about and sample local wine provided by the Suisun Valley Wine Co-Op. Each Saturday features at least 4 different wines from different Co-Op members. Fun fact: the name Vintage Comet refers to wine, to history, and to honor an actual Sacramento Northern train name, The Comet, which ran from Oakland to Sacramento over the tracks the Museum now owns and operates. A portion of the ticket price from Vintage Comet benefits the Solano Midnight Sun Foundation, which provides temporary financial assistance to women with breast cancer who need help paying basic living expenses during their treatments. All tickets are $30/person, and include a souvenir wine glass. Click here for advanced reservations through Brown Paper Tickets. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and note that the train departs on time. All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges. For "day-of" sales, please call the Museum directly at 707-374-2978. Entrance Fee: $30 Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Between Fairfield and Rio Vista. |
