Event Calendar
Wednesday, July 16
Sizzling Summer Show: Dana and Lacy Variety Show. Bring the whole family out of the summer heat and enjoy family friendly entertainment. $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Show times are from 1 pm- 2 pm at Three Oaks Community Center.
Friday, July 18
CreekWalk concert series - Dave Russell. www.creekwalk.com
Saturday, July 19
Movies Under the Stars: Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone. Create community under the stars at Andrews Park. Relive the nostalgic memories of the old drive-in movies right here in lovely downtown Vacaville. Pack up the family for a night of old fashioned fun. Don’t forget your blankets and chairs, all movies start at dusk. Hey kids, dress as your favorite characters for the chance to win fun prizes!
Singles of Solano present their annual Summer Dance at the Solano Yacht Club, 703 Civic Center Blvd., Suisun City. 8 pm - Midnight. $10 Members/$15 Non-members. For more info call Richard at (707) 644-4643.
Sunday, July 20
“A Celebration of Local Authors,” Solano County Library Foundation’s event that connects local authors with local readers and aspiring authors, will be held at Vallejo’s John F. Kennedy Library in the Joseph Room from 1:30 – 4:30 pm.
Friday, July 25
CreekWalk concert series - Mersey Beach. www.creekwalk.com
City of Vacaville Community Services presents Adventures in Wonderland at VPAT. Performers from the summer series are showcased in this charming event. 7:30 pm.
Saturday, July 26
Jump Jive’n Jazz. Vaca jazz society fundraiser and membership drive. Sponsored by Vaca Valley Builders. At the Bocce Grove at the Nut Tree Village. 4:30 pm - 7 pm. Free admission. Call 452-1351 or visit vacajazzsociety.org for more info.
Thursday, July 31
Sizzling Summer Show: Predators and Their Prey. Build Family Unity! Bring the whole family out of the summer heat and enjoy family friendly entertainment. Don’t miss out on these three summer shows that will be filled with fun and laughter. $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Show times are from 1 pm- 2 pm at Three Oaks Community Center.
Friday, August 1
CreekWalk concert series - Tracy & the Kingpins. www.creekwalk.com
Bliss Dance Company presents Cultural Extravaganza at VPAT. 4 & 8 pm.
Saturday, August 2
Horizon Arts Group presents David Rodgers’ Follies at VPAT. 7:30 pm.
Visit a pre-gold rush era adobe and museum exhibiting adobe housewares, maps from mid-1800’s, Native American artifacts and bust of Chief Solano sculpted by William Gordon Huff. 11 am - 2 pm the first Saturday of every month. Peña Adobe Rd. Free. Call 447-0518 or visit www.vacavilleheritagecouncil.org.
Friday, August 8
CreekWalk concert series - Patton Leatha. www.creekwalk.com
Vacaville Christian School presents Radio Symphony at VPAT. 6:30 pm
August 9-10
Dance Unlimited presents Hip-Hop Showcase at VPAT.
Saturday, August 9 - 8 pm & Sunday, August 10 - 6 pm
Wednesday, August 13
Sizzling Summer Show: Wild Life Association: This Living Earth. Build Family Unity! Bring the whole family out of the summer heat and enjoy family friendly entertainment. Don’t miss out on these three summer shows that will be filled with fun and laughter. $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Show times are from 1 - 2 pm at Three Oaks Community Center.
Thursday, August 14
Vacaville Museum Guild Annual Children’s Party. 10 am - 12:30 pm. $5 per person.
Friday, August 15
CreekWalk concert series - Notorious. www.creekwalk.com
Singles of Solano present a Singles Mixer/Dance at the Creekside Bar and Grill, 555 Main St. 6:30 - 9:30 pm, $5 Members/$8 Non-members. For more info call Richard at 644-4643.
Saturday, August 16
Movies Under the Stars: Spider-Man. Create community under the stars at Andrews Park. Relive the nostalgic memories of the old drive-in movies right here in lovely downtown Vacaville. Pack up the family for a night of old fashioned fun. Don’t forget your blankets and chairs, all movies start at dusk. Hey kids, dress as your favorite characters for the chance to win fun prizes! Creating new memories that last a life time!
Sunday, August 17
Jazz at the crossroads. Vacaville public library lawn located in Town Square Place. 3 pm - 4:30 pm. Free admission. Call 452-1351 or visit vacajazzsociety.org for more info.
Friday, August 22
CreekWalk concert series - The Time Bandits. www.creekwalk.com
Saturday, August 23
Pili Aloha ‘Ohana/Otei Seti’i Dancers present Keeping Island Traditions Alive Through Dance at VPAT. 2 pm & 7 pm
Singles of Solano present Country Western BBQ/Dance at Pippo Ranch, 4142 Cantelow Rd. 3 - 9 pm. $10 with advance reservations/$15 with no reservations. For more info or reservations call Linda (707) 438-0522.
Saturday, September 6
The City of Vacaville and the Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District (DVBID) are planning an Earth Expo to be held in downtown.
Friday, September 12
The Stan Foster Memorial Golf Tournament at Paradise Golf Course. 11:15 am shotgun start. $125 per person includes green fee, dinner, photo and gift. Visit www.stanfostergolf.com for more information.
Saturday, September 13
Enjoy an evening of food and wine, dancing under the stars to live music, and live and silent auctions at the Advocates for the Arts’ 12th annual “Evening in the Valley,” sponsored and hosted by Wooden Valley Winery. The event is from 6 to 11 pm and will feature Time Bandits. All proceeds benefit AFTA who serves Solano County as a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to keeping visual and performing arts alive in the county. Tickets are $100. For more information or to buy tickets, contact Cristina Spencer at 474-7784.
September 15-20
Opportunity House Thrift Store is holding its “Falling Prices” 25% off sale. 640 E. Main Street, Vacaville. Call
446-6246 for more information.
Friday, September 19
19th Annual Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Cowtown Classic Golf Tournament to be held at Green Tree.
SafeQuest Solano presents a Western Style BBQ held at Madden Hall at the Dixon Fair Grounds from 6-10 pm. There will be live music, drinks, tasty food by Hamilton’s BBQ and plenty of fun. Don’t miss it! Call Cristina Spencer at 474-7784 to purchase tickets or for more info.
City of Vacaville and On Stage Vacaville present The Neville Brothers at VPAT. 8 pm.
September 19 - 21
9th Annual Vacaville Jazz Festival. Free admission to all events.
Friday, Sept. 19: Jazz Jam Kids. Town Square Plaza. 6 pm - 9 pm.
Saturday, Sept. 20: Crossroads Jazz camps (workshops & demonstrations) Town Square Plaza, public library & Chamber of Commerce. 11 am - 4 pm.
Saturday, Sept. 20: World Jubilee Day
Nut Tree Theme Park & Nut Tree Village stores (at the Bocce Grove & Borders). 1 pm - 9 pm.
Sunday, Sept. 21: “Freedom’s Gate” military tribute. Gospel Jazz Sunday at the Nut Tree. Special guest U.S. Air Force Commanders Brass Ensemble.1 pm - 8 pm.
Saturday, September 20
Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance of Northern California’s annual Step Forward to Cure TSC 10K Trail Run, 5K Run and 2 mile fun run/walk is returning to Lagoon Valley. Silent auction, music, clown and kids corner, food and more. New for 2008: First ever TRAIL RUN at Lagoon Valley! Online registration for 5K or 10K at www.active.com or www.stepforwardtocuretsc.org. You can also register at Fleet Feet of Vacaville. For more information please contact Dena Mitchell at 451-1559.
Saturday, September 27
3rd Annual, Soroptimist of Central Solano’s “Denim & Diamonds” Western Dinner and Dance. The event will be held at the Cordelia Fire House, 6-10 pm. For more information and tickets, visit www.sicentralsolano.org or call Karen Keinert at (707) 434-1136.
Saturday, October 18
Soroptimist 7th Annual Lobster Dinner- silent and live auction fundraiser. Begins at 5 pm at the Vacaville Ulatis Cultural Center. Tickets are $35 each. Contact Clara Oakes 446-9864 for more information.
Lagoon Valley Park Vacaville Walk-N-Roll for Special Needs two mile fun run and one mile walk to benefit Children’s Nurturing Project Special Needs services for kids. 9 am - 12 noon. For information contact Laurie Andres at CNP 422-0464.
Saturday, October 25
Vacaville Public Education Foundation (VPEF) Halloween Ball. Contact Jamie Hearn at 446-3761 for more info.
November 1 -2
Bethany Lutheran Church will hold their annual Craft Fair held at 621 So. Orchard in Vacaville.
Saturday, Nov 8
Boys and Girls Club Black Tie Ball at Yin Ranch, 6 pm. Contact Montoya Graham at 451-0756.
Please send all calendar announcements to calendar@vacamag.com
