Event Calendar
January 19 - 22
Solano Youth Theater presents Hairspray. It’s 1960’s Baltimore, where the 50’s are out — and change is in the air. Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program. Can a larger-than-life adolescent manage to vanquish the program’s reigning princess, integrate the television show, and find true love without mussing her hair?
Thursday, January 19 7:30 pm
Friday, January 20 7:30 pm
Saturday, January 21 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 22 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Friday, January 20
Need help with public speaking? Come to our open house meeting. 1 Quality Drive, Vacaville (Kaiser Permanente, 3rd floor on the south side of the medical office building). Meeting begins at 6:43 am. Visit vacavmorningtoast.freetoasthost.info for more information.
Thursday, January 26
Intro to Wild Food. Hank Shaw, author of Hunt, Gather, Cook explains the ins and outs of foraging for wild food at the Vacaville Library-Cultural Center. Mushrooms, greens, herbs and more—delectable goodies are waiting for you to find them, if you know where to look! Free. 1020 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville. 7 pm
Saturday, January 28
Vacaville Police and Firefighters Association host Charge On. A walk from Vallejo to Vacaville in honor of Fallen Vallejo Police Office James Capoot. Cost is $30 to participate in the walk. At the end of the walk there will be a dinner/concert to celebrate his life. Dinner tickets are separate from the walk are $30/ticket or $50/couple. For more information on both events or to purchase tickets please visit www.vacavillepoa.com. Donations gladly accepted by calling Lauren at 707-628-7835. All funds will be donated to the Capoot Family.
The Will C. Wood Band, Orchestra, and Sylvan Choir combine forces to produce the finest and most prestigious Crab Feed in Solano County. This year’s event will feature entertainment by the renowned Sylvan Singers followed by dancing to the tunes of the award winning Will C. Wood Jazz Ensemble, as well as performances by the Orchestra Di Legno. Patrons enjoy great food, dancing, singing, and music, in an effort to showcase the gifted students in the fine arts programs at Will C. Wood High School. Call to order your tickets today and we’ll reserve a seat for you! Call Michelle Hawkins at 707-451-0265, or email mhawkins@vacavilleusd.org. This event has sold out for the past five years, so order you tickets today. Mail Checks to Michelle Hawkins 406 Fox Oak Court, Vacaville, CA 95688. Please make checks payable to Will C Wood Music Boosters.
Tuesday, January 30
The Vacaville Biggest Losers-Healthy Losers, will kick-off its fourth season, hosted by Christine Andrew, Certified Nutrition Consultant. To register for this event call 451-4058 or email at christineandrew@individualizedwellness.net
Saturday, February 4
Vaca High Grad Night Crab Feed. A no host bar at 6 pm, with dinner at 7 pm at the Elmira Firehouse, 6080A Street, Elmira. There will be music, a raffle and a silent auction. Participants are asked to bring their own Crab utensils and butter for themselves. Ticket prices are $40 each, and may be purchased at Jackson’s Medical Supply, Stem’s Florist or by calling Rene Hensley at 290-7993 or Dennis Medina at 631-0069.
Vacaville High School Open House. There will be a tour and a presentation to those parents who are interested in enrolling their kids in the upcoming year. 10 am - noon.
Wednesday, February 8
Gluten Free Support Group Meetings 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm held at Individualized Nutrition Services, 348 Cernon St, Ste A. Contact Christine at 707 451-3473 for more information. Meetings are free.
Thursday, February 9
Support Solano County veterans and returning troops Valentines For Vets Luncheon & Fashion Show at Ulatis Cultural Center in Vacaville. 11:30 Shop the Valentine’s Boutique with local vendors. Noon-1:30 lunch and fashion show with spring fashions from Dress Barn and JCPenney. $20 donation per person / $250 for sponsor table. Proceeds support housing & housing programs for Solano County V.E.T.S. (Veterans Employment & Transitional Housing Services). Call 707-427-1148 x124 to purchase tickets.
Saturday, February 11
City of Vacaville and On Stage Vacaville present An Acoustic Evening with
Pam Tillis. The daughter of country legend Mel Tillis, Pam Tillis made her own way in the music business, eventually becoming a contemporary country star in the 90’s. Known for such hits as Don’t Tell Me What to Do, One of Those Things, Maybe It Was Memphis, and Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life). In this rare acoustic evening Pam Tillis connects with her audience through song and story. At VPAT, 8 pm.
Sunday, February 12
Solano Community Symphony presents 25th Anniversary Season
Salute to Youth Maestro Semyon Lohss, the Solano Community Symphony and the winner of the SCS Young Artist Competition present selections from Kleinsinger and Delibes.
At VPAT, 3 pm. Tickets are $15-28.
Saturday, February 25
Let’s Crack some Crab together! Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center of Solano County is having our 3rd Annual Crab Feed at the Ulatis Community Center. Tickets are $40 for all you can eat fresh Dungeness Crab, salad, pasta and bread. There will be a door prize, raffle prizes, a fabulous dessert auction! Crab Feed starts at 6 pm. For tickets or more information on these events, please call Brianna at 707-449-8996 or email her at brianna@alphaprc.org.
March 2 - 3
Jepson USO Show and Crab Feed held at Jepson Middle School Gym from 6 - 9 pm. Tickets are $40/person. Tickets can be purchased at Jepson Office or by contacting Katie Long at 925-330-5053 or Shannon Nielsen at 707-718-5200.
Wednesday, March 14
Gluten Free Support Group Meetings 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm held at Individualized Nutrition Services, 348 Cernon St, Ste A. Contact Christine at 707 451-3473 for more information. Meetings are Free.
Thursday, March 15
Three Heavens Productions presents: Season Of Wonder - Celtic Mystery: A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Get your green on and prepare yourself for St. Patrick’s Day. Learn a wee bit of Irish, enjoy the magic of Ireland, and experience the mystery of St. Patrick. Did Patrick really drive the snakes out of the Ireland? ‘Celtic Mystery’ takes a mystical journey through the Legends of St. Patrick with Irish music, dance, story, shortbread and more. Director Katherine Martin spent a decade in Northern Ireland and weaves authenticity with Irish magic in this pre-Paddy’s Day celebration. At VPAT, 7 pm. Tickets are $9-18.
Friday, March 23
The City of Vacaville & On Stage Vacaville present: Richard Marx. His debut single Don’t Mean Nothing in 1987 sold 3 million copies. His 1989 follow-up CD, Repeat Offender became even more successful, selling over seven million copies worldwide. The show is “all acoustic” featuring a string quartet, a few well told personal stories and a conversational vibe fans love. At VPAT, 8 pm. Tickets are $39.
Sunday, March 25
Solano Community Symphony presents 25th Anniversary Season, Great Composers Maestro Semyon Lohss and the Solano Community Symphony present selections from Chadwick, Saint-Saens and Dvorak. Guest Artist Stephen Waarts is featured. At VPAT, 3 pm. Tickets are $15-28.
Saturday, March 31
Vacaville Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club Bowl-A-Thon held at Stars Recreation from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. For tickets please contact Montoya Graham at 707-333-3560.
Wednesday, April 11
Gluten Free Support Group Meetings 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm held at Individualized Nutrition Services, 348 Cernon St, Ste A. Contact Christine at 707 451-3473 for more information. Meetings are free.
April 20 - 22
The Vacaville Total Home and Garden Spring 2012 Show held in the big Tent at the Nut Tree. For more info visit www.vacahomeshow.com.
Saturday, April 21
The City of Vacaville & On Stage Vacaville present: Better Than Ezra. Better Than Ezra is a million selling “indie” band with hits like Good and A Lifetime that sells out venues coast to coast and enjoys a legion of fans so faithful they’ve dubbed themselves the Ezralites. 2005’s Before the Robots spawned BTE’s radio hits A Lifetime and Juicy. At VPAT, 8 pm. Tickets are $44.
Saturday, April 27
The 2012 Solano Wine & Food Jubilee will celebrate its 25th anniversary when the event returns to the Nut Tree Complex. Tickets, for those ages 21 and over, must be purchased in advance and are $75 each, or $100 at the door, if still available. To purchase tickets, call 707-646-3133, or go online at www.wineandfoodjubilee.org.
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