This Weekend in The People’s Republic
Our lovely little town has been washed clean by a storm once known as a typhoon by our sister city Inuyama, Japan. Get thee outside and enjoy perfect the fall weather and lush landscape. More right and relevant opportunities for fun than you can shake a stick at, just after the jump.
Friday, 16 October 2009
DavisVoice.com Beer Summit & Confab [MEET +
DRINK]
Sudwerk Restaurant & Brewery
5:30pm – 7:30pm
FREE
Are you a past or present contributor to the Davis Voice? First piece still in your head, but not yet in writing? Think you might possibly contribute some day in some way? Like or dislike
what we write? Just want to check us out?
This is not a meeting – no agenda, no RSVP required. Drop in, take a moment to get to know us, get your questions answered and share your thoughts. We welcome past, present and future partners in civic pride.
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Wine Tasting Benefit for Marriage Equality U.S.A. [DRINK]
Davis Food Co-op
620 G Street
6pm-8pm
The Co-op is STILL generously dedicating all of the money raised at their thrice-monthly wine and beer tastings to a great cause, marriage equality. As my friends Shelly Bailes & Ellen Pontac note, “It’s a tasteful way to support marriage equality.”
This week, a variety of Punkin’ Beers!
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Saturday, 17 October 2009
Fall Plant Sale & Warren Roberts Retirement Reception [SHOP + GARDEN]
Arboretum Teaching Nursery, Garrod Drive
9AM – 1PM
Bring home some of hundreds of varieties of great plants for Central Valley gardens, including Arboretum All-Stars and pollinator plants. Find some great plants for your home landscape and join us to celebrate the extraordinary career of Superintendent Warren G. Roberts and wish him well as he prepares to retire after 37 years at the Arboretum. Join at the door for 10% member discount and a free plant!
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Night Hike & Star Gazing [NATURE + LEARN]
Sponsored by Friend of the UC Davis Arboretum
6:30pm – 9:30pm
$5 individual; $10 family (Suggested)
Bryn Bryn Bishop returns from her travels abroad to lead the ever popular stargazing outing. She’ll focus on changes in the sky compared to spring, point out planets, deep sky objects and constellations and share stories on the mythology of the night sky. There is a 1.25 mile, slight up hill, hike to the meadow where the group will observe the night sky. This outing fills up quickly so RSVP early. Wear appropriate clothing for evening; binoculars are optional. RSVP via e-mail: jfalyn@ucdavis.edu. Include your name, address, presentation date, phone number and/or e-mail address. Also, indicate whether you need directions.
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Sunday, 18 October 2009
Art in the Cemetery [CULTURE]
Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road
11AM – 3PM
Support local artists, enjoy live performances and visual art inspired by the Davis Cemetery. Visit for a chance to see what your friends and neighbors have been drawing, painting, photographing, dancing, and writing about here at the Davis Cemetery. Meet local artists, including Pete Eckert, internationally known founder of the Blind Photographers Guild. It’s a fun free time to mingle and to be
inspired.
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