Event Calendar
Saturday, July 17
Join award-winning authors, editors, publishers and literary agents for a day full of education and inspiration, talks and workshops. Capitol City Young Writers First Annual Northern California Writers Conference takes place on Saturday, July 17 from 9:30 am to 5 pm at San Domenico School in San Anselmo, CA. Attendance to this conference is only for youth in grades 6-12 and adults who pay for a youth scholarship. The $100 registration fee includes lunch and a book (for youth). Registration and conference details can be found at www.capitolcityyoungwriters.org/Writers__Conference.html
July 17-18
Vaca Valley Vettes and North Bay Corvettes invites you to watch Corvettes perform as they race around the clock at Solano Community College from 9 am to 3 pm in the parking lot. Registration to drive your Corvette on the track is from 7 am to noon and costs $35.
Tuesday, July 20
Vacaville is hosting their own Biggest Loser competition. Come for an informational Meeting at 6:30 pm. First meeting & weigh-in is Tuesday, July 27. Meetings will be every Tuesday at 5:30 pm (12 weeks). Location: 2050 Peabody Rd., Suite 200, Vacaville. Cost is only $25 to participate.
Friday, July 30
A benefit prom for DJ Baker at the Red Lyon Hotel, 1401 Arden Way in Sacramento. D.J. Baker is a 12 year old boy from Vacaville who was diagnosed with Leukemia this past year and is currently undergoing chemotherapy to treat this life threatening disease. Drink specials at the bar. Raffle tickets included as well as prom pictures and prom king a queen. All proceeds benefit the Baker family. Must be 21 and up. $40 tickets. 9 pm – 1 am.
July 31 - August 1
Outrun MS, held at Lagoon Valley. Come join Richard Burke on his 100 mile solo run in his effort to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis. Anyone can participate with him throughout the 26 hour period, with groups of 3 to 5 running for 5K or 10K segments. The run will start on July 31 at 8 am and end August 1 at 10 am. Contact Marta Jacobs at 916-792-7656 or at
OutrunMS@gmail.com
Saturday, July 31
The Downtown Dixon Business Association presents Grillin’ and Chillin’ Rib and Chili Cook-off. Entry fees for all contests and booth spaces are posted on their website www.dixonribcookoff.com or can be obtained by calling the DDBA office at 707-678-8400.
Thursday, August 5
Vacaville Museum Guild’s Annual Children’s Party from 10 am to 12:30 pm in the Museum Courtyard, 213 Buck Avenue. The theme is Summer Magic and will feature crafts, games, a petting zoo, face painting and mascot interaction. Tickets are available at the Vacaville Museum, Wednesday through Sunday from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. It costs $5 for the first family member, and $3 for each additional family member. This price includes popcorn and a hot dog lunch. The party is geared toward children ages 3 - 9 accompanied by an adult. Call Diane Svedberg at 707-599-9056 or Marian Chmieleski at 707-447-1191 for more information.
August 6-14
The Winter’s Theatre Company is presenting William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Fridays and Saturdays through August 6-14 at 8 pm. Admission is $5. It is located at the Winters Community Center Amphitheater on 201 Railroad Ave., Winters. Call 530-795-4014 or email winterstheatre@gmail.com for more information.
August 6 & 7
Ryan Bates Photography Workshops 2 Classes per day 9 - 12 and 1 - 4. Workshops offer 2 Basic DSLR Classes, 1 Intermediate Photography and 1 Basic Photoshop. Please call the studio at 447-6706 for more information and to sign up. Limited to 12 participants per class. Cost is $45.
Saturday, August 7
Cozy Chic Design and Home Staging is presenting a class on the Art of Redesign in Vacaville from 8 am - 1 pm. Learn how to “pull together” the items you already own to create a style that you love. If you’d like to help others do this and become a certified Redesign Artist, call Janet at 707-447-0977 or visit www.cozychicdesign.com
Downtown Vacaville presents their annual Chili Challenge. Visit www.downtownvacaville.com for more information.
Sunday, August 8
Singers from throughout Solano County will be performing classic and sacred music under the direction of Tony Baldwin on Sunday August 8 at 3 pm at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1600 Union Ave., Fairfield. This performance is a benefit for the Solano Community Symphony in memory of Mary Schaefer, longtime Fairfield resident. $20 tickets will be available July 15 at Live Music Center and Vacaville Music in Vacaville, and at Gordon’s Music in Fairfield. For more information see www.tonybaldwinchorale.com or call 425-0860.
August 10-12
Sign your kids up for a Hip Hop summer camp with Fae Fae from Bliss Dance Co. Classes are from 11 am to 2 pm on August 10 -12. The cost is $75, and includes a final performance! Go to any Vacaville community center and register.
Friday, August 20
Bunco Party on August 20 at 7 pm at New Hope Christian Fellowship, 4910 Allison Parkway, Vacaville. Lots of great prizes. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the office no later than August 9. Call 707-446-4051 with any questions.
Saturday, August 21
The Downtown event Classic to Contemporary is a free performance by the Vacaville Ballet Theatre Company, held on Saturday August 21, from 7 - 9 pm on a custom built stage in Town Square on Main Street. The Ballet Company will be presenting many different pieces and different styles. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Arrive early to get good seats (or bring your own) and enjoy the pre-performance event, starting at 6 pm. For more information call Vacaville Ballet at 449-1976 or go to www.vacavilleballet.com.
Ambience Designs is offering a free Organize Your Home Seminar at their location at 333 Merchant St. There are three times: 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. To register call 474-5898.
Sutter Medical Foundation is pleased to host a women’s health and wellness fair for the community. At the event we will offer the following: Free Health Screenings: Bone density, blood pressure, blood sugar (non-fast) and BMI Informational Booths: Breast health, diabetes and nutrition, OB/GYN and same-day digital mammography screenings if eligible.
Join us as we promote women’s health and wellness. Enjoy free screenings, giveaways, car seat raffles, health information and healthy refreshments.
All are welcome to attend this event, free of charge ? but space is limited. To reserve your space or to learn more, please call (707) 428-2747 or e-mail longorj2@sutterhealth.org.
Important Lectures:
10:30 a.m. Pregnancy 101
11:30 a.m. Minimally invasive surgery
12:30 p.m. Urogynecology
1:30 p.m. Menopause
2:30 p.m. Breast MRI and digital mammography
Date: Saturday, August 21
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Sutter Medical Foundation
2700 Low Ct., Fairfield, CA
September 2 - 5
Downtown Vacaville presents the Art, Wine & Brew Festival. Visit www.downtownvacaville.com for more information.
Friday, September 3
Vacaville Chamber of Commerce hosts their annual Cowtown Classic golf tournament. Contact the chamber at 707-448-6424 for more information.
Friday, September 17
The Stan Foster Memorial Golf Tournament - A Day for John! Held at Paradise Golf Course, 11:15 am “shotgun” start. Donation of $125 per person or dinner only for $50 per person. Visit www.stanfostergolf.com for more information.
Saturday, September 25
Downtown Vacaville presents Oktoberfest. Visit www.downtownvacaville.com for more information.
Saturday, September 25
The Lagoon Valley Trail Run & Road Race for TSC at Lagoon Valley Park. Questions, sponsor/vendor info, volunteer opportunities contact Dena at dmitch777@mac.com, 707-451-1559.
Friday, October 8
The Efrain Anthony Marrero Foundation is holding the 5th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament at Rancho Solano Golf Course. Proceeds go directly to the Foundation to help further steroid education and prevention efforts locally and nationally. 12:30 shotgun start with dinner banquet immediately following. $135 per golfer or $35 for dinner only. To register or sponsor, go to www.nosteroids.org or call 707- 447-1058.
Saturday, October 9
Kingdom Children is hosting a 5K run/walk and 10K run at Solano Business Park on North Watney Way, Fairfield. The purpose is to raise awareness of abducted children in Solano County. Learn more about the cause at www.kingdomchildrensolution.org and get more information about the event at www.fairfieldharvestrun.org.
Saturday, October 30
VPEF Halloween Ball held at the Harbison Event Center at Nut Tree Costume Contest – Cash Prize. Visit www.vpef.org for more information.
December 10-12
Vacaville Ballet Theatre Company presents Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite directed by Heidi LuMaye at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre. There will be matinee and evening performances available. This is a family performance for all ages. Tickets can be reserved at the VPAT Box Office Tuesday through Friday from noon to 6 pm. Adults are $19 and seniors and children are $14.
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