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Arboretum provides escape from isolation

By Caleb Hampton Enterprise staff writer The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden is a 100plus acre stretch of campus that includes a waterway, gardens and scientific collections featuring plants indigenous to different parts of the world, and the Putah Creek Riparian Reserve, a stream and grassland ecosystem used for teaching, research and habitat protection.

Established in 1936, the arboretum has more than 4,000 species of trees, plants and shrubs arranged in different gardens that represent specific geographic regions, plant groups or historical periods.

Sometimes described as a living museum, the arboretum includes redwood, oak and acacia groves, a California native plant garden and meadow, collections from Australia, East Asia, the Mediterranean, the California foothills and the Southwestern U.S. and Mexico. The arboretum also features a teaching nursery, a rock garden and a hummingbird garden, as well as gazebos, mosaics and other works of public art.

In addition to its academic and ecological benefits, the arboretum is a popular recreation area for students and community members. It includes a 3.5-mile-long loop for walkers, joggers and bicyclists, as well as shaded benches and grassy areas that are ideal for picnics and other outdoor activities.

An especially popular gathering place is the stretch of the arboretum behind UC Davis’ Mrak Hall, where the East Asian Collection borders Spafford Lake. In the fall, ginkgo and zelkova trees turn bright yellow, orange and red and in the spring cherry blossoms are in bloom. The annual Battle of the Bands, a Picnic Day tradition, has long been held on the grassy slopes by Spafford Lake.

During the pandemic, the arboretum has provided an escape for many from the isolation of lockdowns and never-ending Zoom meetings. Its variety and spaciousness make it a perfect place to safely walk, read, exercise, gather with friends or simply spend time in nature.

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LEFT: A couple walks through the T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove — one of the largest collections of coast redwood trees outside their native range in the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden.

BELOW: A mural highlights the flora and fauna of the area.

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A red-eared slider turtle, above, and a heron, left, take a rest on the banks of the Arboretum Waterway for different reasons.

Walkers and joggers alike find relaxing exercise as they pass through the GATEway Garden on the east end of the Arboretum.

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Jori Gonzales, who plays Mary Poppins, lands on center stage amongst performers during a rehearsal of “Mary Poppins” by the Davis Musical Theatre Company in Davis, on Tuesday Sept. 7.

The show must go on ... and it did

By Anne Turnus-Bellamy Enterprise staff writer After lifetimes spent in live theater, including the last 37 years with Davis Musical Theatre Company (which they founded in 1984), Jan and Steve Issacson were forced to do what so many have during the COVID-19 pandemic: Pivot.

With live productions — and live audiences — out of the question during the shutdown, the only way to keep going was to do everything virtually.

“We went from theater directors to movie directors,” said Steve Issacson.

And it’s something they hope they won’t ever have to do again.

The company had just finished its first week of “Camelot back in March 2020 and they were one

day away from the opening of the youth production of “Junie B Jones Jr.” when everything shut down.

“We just thought it was going to be a week or two like everybody else and obviously that wasn’t the case,” said Issacson. “We shut down and put everything on hold.”

With the realization that the shut down wasn’t likely to end anytime soon, they contacted both season-ticket and singleticket holders “and nobody asked for a refund, which was really nice,” he said.

That’s when they decided to record shows virtually.

Among their virtual productions: “Cinderella” and “Shrek the Musical.”

Kimmie McCann, right, stage manager, explains how microphones will be placed on performers masks, with Beth Ellen Ethridge, left, during a rehearsal of “Mary Poppins” by the Davis Musical Theatre Company.

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ABOVE: Kyle Einweck, pianist, directs performers during a rehearsal of Mary Poppins. BELOW: Kyle Jackson, right, director and choreographer, and actors Judah Sanders and Tessa Fray rehearse their roles. photo

Actors performed their scenes at home in front of green screens with musical numbers recorded at the theater with each person individually.

And while the results drew raves — Enterprise theater critic Bev Sykes said “Cinderella’s” opening number “is so well sung and danced that it’s difficult to believe that all those people aren’t on the stage together” — it was enormous work for the Issacsons.

“And I did not really enjoy it,” admitted Steve Issacson, “because it was like 300 videos that had to be taken, we had to record them in front of a green screen, and then we had to do 500 to 700 hours of editing, but I had no idea what I was doing. Not a clue.”

It was also a money-losing endeavor.

Fortunately, Issacson said, DMTC received state grants early on and a $100,000 loan from the Small Business Administration that covered the rent for eight or nine months — enough, he thought, to get them through to January 2021 which is “when we thought it would all be over.”

“Best laid plans,” said Issacson.

A return to live theater in January wasn’t to be. But it has since arrived. The production of “Camelot,” which was halted after one week in March 2020, finally returned for two week in August.

“We’re back live, so that’s good,” Issacson said as the show got underway. “It’s nice to be rehearsing. It’s nice to see people.”

Of course live theater has not completely returned to its prepandemic ways.

DMTC, in particular, is strict about COVID-19 protocols.

Everyone entering the theater — including cast members, crew and audience members — must show they are fully vaccinated.

The only exception is for those under 12 who are ineligible for the vaccines. They must show proof of a negative COVID test taken in the previous 72 hours.

And everyone must wear masks.

“There are a lot of places that are not wearing masks,” Issacson said. “It’s really hard to sing and dance in masks, but I’m not going to break the law. I’m not going to bend the law. If that’s what the public health department says, that’s what we’re going to do. And that’s what we’re doing until we hear otherwise.”

The actors use microphones on stage and a few tweaks to the sound system ensured their voices sound clear and unmuffled despite the masks, Issacson said.

Jan Issacson, who directed “Camelot,” ensured everyone had 10-minute “breathing breaks” where they could go outside, socially distance and remove their masks.

And after 17 months away, Steve Issacson said he had to “remember how everything worked.”

“I haven’t programmed lights for 17 months. I haven’t used our ticketing system. I went, ‘How do I do this again?’”

Now it’s all back on track with some exciting productions ahead.

“Titanic: The Musical,” for example, features a false stage on top of the stage which is lifted into the air on a 40-degree angle to simulate a sinking ship.

“It is the coolest, coolest effect,” Issacson said.

In addition to “Titanic” (which runs Nov. 12 to Dec. 5), other coming main stage shows include “Mary Poppins,” which opens Sept.

17; “The Producers” (Jan. 7-30) and “Urinetown” (March 4-27).

The Young Performers’ Theatre is also back, with “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” opening on Sept. 25 and “Disney’s The Lion King Junior” on Nov. 20.

DMTC offered its 2019-20 and 2020-21 season ticket holders this 2021-22 season at no charge. It was a bit of a financial hit, but the company has received a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant — part of the American Rescue Plan Act — which was aimed at ensuring places like DMTC were still standing when

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Students have the power to keep businesses alive T

hough September brings UC Davis students back to town every year, 2021 will be the biggest influx in recent memory. And as they return — some after 18 months — they’re going to notice some changes.

More than two dozen Davis businesses have closed for good since March 2020.

The loss of the college student population played a big part in this. Some businesses are hanging on for a couple more months, counting on the new patronage.

And the service industry is counting on them to help fill the many entry-level job vacancies.

We’re lucky in Davis to have a thriving downtown, and many residents who understand the importance of shopping locally.

College students can show their

time I checked on a business, and where I found the information.

Below, I’ve compiled lists of Davis businesses that have closed or opened in the last 18 months, as well as ones that are coming soon.

power by supporting small, area merchants and restaurants, instead of Amazon, chain eateries and DoorDash.

Every Sunday, I offer insight on businesses changes in the area. Is that restaurant closed?

Why? What will take its place?

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, tracking local business Comings & Goings became extra challenging. I started a public spreadsheet (link below) so I could remember the last

Gone for good Too many Davis restaurants permanently closed since the pandemic began: Barista Brew, Bistro 33, BurgerIM, Chickpeas Kitchen Davis, China Bistro, City Hall Tavern, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Extreme Pizza, KetMoRee, La Piñata Mexican Grill, On Tap, Ramen Hook, Round Table Pizza, Starbuck’s Coffee in University Mall and Taste of Thai.

Davis retail and service businesses closures include: A’bout with Hair, B&L Bike Shop, Bernard’s Tire, Cost Plus World Market, Davis Sport Shop, Davis Welcome Service, Fire Fit, Get Fit Davis (GFD Sport remains open), GNC, Partners in Learning, Pawsitive Groomers, Personalized Pilates, Restler Brothers Barber Shop, and Yeti Mini Mart.

Temporary closures?

It’s still unclear if Delta of Venus or Uncle Vito’s will return.

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Guads Tacos & Beer opened in July at 231 Third St. in Davis.

In 2020, CREAM rebranded as Cookies N Cones, and Hallmark Inn rebranded as Hilton Garden Inn. Cannabis dispensary The Kana Company is now called Mainstage.

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Bistro 33 closed in 2020. The landlord is working on finding a new tenant for the prized outdoor-dining space at Third and F streets.

New arrivals

store and gas station on Chiles Road, and El Toro Bravo (returning), and (finally?) Water Pig.

Some entrepreneurs were brave enough to start a Davis business during pandemic times.

They included Black Frog Coffee, Burma Eat, Casablanca, The Chicken Hawkers, Davis Barbecue Pit, Davis Refillery (online), Fusion Boba & Sandwiches, Guads Tacos & Beer, Handheld Sweet & Savory Pies, Hyatt House extended-stay hotel, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Myu Myu mini mart, Pho Tasty, Stand Up Kabob, Tasty Gourmet and Yi Tea.

Comprehensive list You can see how I keep track of Davis businesses by accessing my Google spreadsheet at https:/a/bit.ly/DavisBusinesses.

It includes more than 325 Davis businesses affected by COVID19. There are sheets for Restaurants-open, Restaurants-closed, Businesses-retail, Businessesservice, and more. Email me (address below) to suggest updates.

— Wendy Weitzel is a Davis writer and editor. Follow business news on her Comings & Goings Facebook and Instagram pages. If you know of a business coming or going in the area, contact her at wendyedit@gmail.

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very year, it seems, as the longest-tenured member of this esteemed newspaper, I am given the task of recounting Davis’ glorious and sometimes inglorious past for this special edition. Or sometimes they just want me to tell the newcomers — mostly UC Davis students and new faculty — everything that awaits them in the glorious town of Davis.

I’m now halfway through my 52nd year of typing for a living, all at The Davis Enterprise, which may mean that upward mobility has passed me by, even if it does make me a so-called expert on all things Davis.

Given that I get to live here and write about all the people, places and things in this unique and charming town, I’m not s complaining. rn- People say they move to Davis for the schools. Yes, they’re sometimes talking about elementary schools and high schools, but they’re also talking ck about UC Davis, which used to ng be known as the University Farm. es. Now, of course, UC Davis has avis gone from teaching people how D- to be farmers to teaching people u- how to be a million different ed, things. Or just how to be them- selves and successfully navigate the world once they graduate.

Quick, name another college or university that has a law s school, a med school, a vet - school and cows right outside your dorm room. am Davis, you should know, is the ess City of All Things Right and Relon- evant, also hailed by some polls . as the Most Educated City in

America.

The Big University, which had only a handful of students when I was attending early in the Dark Ages, now boasts the aforementioned med school, vet school and law school, plus men’s and women’s basketball teams that compete favorably at the very highest levels of their sport.

Several years ago, according to the Wall Street Journal, the UC Davis was the No. 5 public university in the land. It also has one of best hospitals in California, and all sorts of disciplines that are highly rated nationally.

That’s high praise from a diverse group of sources.

However, being the Most Educated does not necessarily make you the Smartest City in America. There’s a difference. A very big difference. In fact, let me count the ways.

Davis is a town where half the folks have a Ph.D. and the other half think they should. This makes for some interesting discussions downtown in any one of our town’s 413 coffee houses.

We have med school deans, law school deans, more bicycles than people and a chancellor who one day decided he’d rather be at UC Davis than Georgia Tech. Now that’s saying something.

In terms of other educational

institutions in town, you should know that a Davis High School graduate won the Nobel Prize, and another Davis High grad has won more Hawaii Ironman titles than most people have toes.

You should also know that Davis celebrated its 100th anniversary as a city in 2017, which means despite our quirkiness, we must have been doing something right or we’d have self-destructed many years ago.

Some folks are aware that the town was once known as Davisville. Then one day we dropped the last five letters, apparently so we wouldn’t be confused with Vacaville, Roseville, Weaverville, Danville, Emeryville, Oroville, Placerville, Watsonville, Porterville, Susanville and Coupe de Ville.

Or maybe UC Davisville just didn’t have the proper ring to it.

I give credit for Davis surviving for so many years to the great folks who have stuck their necks out and not only run for local office, but served in local office, occasionally coming up with something wonderful and occasionally making us all chuckle.

Davis has decided it wants to be carbon-neutral by some fixed date in the not-too-distant future, but no one is exactly sure what that means or how to go about accomplishing it. So, if someone asks you what you’re doing to achieve that goal, best to have a ready answer that at least pays it lip service. Like you gave up pasta carbonara.

At the beginning of every year, each Davisite is given a punch card with 10 little circles on it. To maintain your local citizenship, you must get all 10 circles punched by the end of the year

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Name another college or university that has a law school, a med school, a vet school and cows right outside your dorm room. or you’ll be forcibly relocated to Woodland.

You get one punch for attending the world-famous Farmers Market on a Saturday morning.

You get another punch for attending a UC Davis football game at UC Davis Stadium on a Saturday evening. You get an extra punch if the Aggies actually win, which happens far more often than not.

You also get a punch for marveling at the art work on the gigantic East Area Water Tank at the exact instant of the summer solstice or for eating frozen yogurt at YoloBerry while managing to refrain from adding even a single topping.

Yet another punch is awarded if you can successfully identify the correct words that match

DPNS, DCCNS, DHS, AYSO, NDE, DJUSD, DSIS, ASUCD, URC, AM-PM, DQU, PTA, PAT, PETA, PBR, ARC, AARP, CCE, FFA, HHHH, MAK, AAA, AT&T, B&L, DLL, DWR, R&R, PG&E, SPCA, YCCC, CACA, CAAA, DAC, RCIA, STEAC, UCC, UCD, UNICEF, UPS, CVS, KDRT, DDBA, DAM, IM, DMTC, DMV, MRAP, MRAK and YOLO. Another punch for correctly pronouncing “Oeste” of “Oeste Drive” and “Oeste Manor.” (Hint: rhymes with “toasty.”)

In no time at all, you’ll be a certified Davisite and your citizenship in this fine town will be assured for another year.

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Varsity/Mishka’s: A great combo A historic cinema

By Caleb Hampton Enterprise staff writer The Davis Varsity Theatre is Davis’ oldest cinema and one of the town’s most iconic cultural landmarks. The original Varsity Theatre was built in 1921 on the site of a blacksmith shop. In 1949, the theater changed ownership and location, reopening the following year in a newly constructed Art Deco building on Second Street, which houses the cinema to this day.

The theater was designed in a Streamline Moderne style by William B. David, one of the most prolific theater architects of 20th century California. (David previously worked as a set designer for famed media mogul William Randolph Hearst.) In addition to the Varsity, David designed Sacramento’s Tower Theatre, Woodland’s State Theatre and many others.

During its eight decades on Second St., the Varsity has lived several lives. In 1990, with the

LEFT: The classic Varsity exterior is a mainstay in downtown Davis.

BELOW LEFT: The Varsity offers traditional movie treats.

BELOW: Guests can also grab the unconventional but tasty treat from Mishka’s.

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demands of mainstream film distribution outstripping the theater’s capacity, the Davis City Council gave Signature Theatres, which owned the Varsity, permission to build two new movie theaters in Davis. No longer

needing it, Signature stopped screening movies at the Varsity that year.

To save the historic venue — there was a proposal to demolish it and redevelop the site as office buildings — the city leased the building and reopened it in 1992 as a community theater and performing arts center. It served in that capacity for 14 years, during which time the city acquired the building.

The theater provided a venue for musicals and other performances, but it stayed dark on many nights. By the early 2000s, the City Council began searching for opportunities to put it to better use. It received several proposals, but only one group offered to put their own money into the theater.

In 2005, the City leased the building to Sinisa Novakovic and Jon Fenske.

Today, Novakovic runs the Varsity as an art house cinema, screening independent and foreign films that otherwise would never be

brought to Davis. The theater has maintained its connection with its landlord, the City of Davis, hosting annual community events like the UC Davis film festival and Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration.

Novakovic, a UC Davis alumnus who came to California from his native former Yugoslavia in the 1980s, added to the Varsity’s attractions by opening a gelato shop called Icekrimski in a storefront attached to the theater.

The owner’s run at the Varsity hasn’t been without its trials.

Turning any kind of profit running a one-screen independent cinema was seen as “essentially impossible,” Novakovic said. The Varsity beat the odds and was rewarded in 2010 — per a deal with the city — with a second screen. It has continued to just about stay afloat, which is

good enough for Novakovic, whose ownership of the theater seems to be as much a passion project as a business venture.

“I’m perfectly happy,” said Novakovic, who did his graduate studies in microbiology and described himself as someone who always has a bunch of side projects going on. Aside from the Varsity and his other downtown business, Mishka’s Café, Novakovic’s streams of income include “wheeling and dealing in antique fountain pens,” he told The Enterprise.

Like every cinema in the country, the Varsity shut down in March 2020 due to the pandemic. With the theater bringing in no revenue, Novakovic informed the City he would be left with no choice but to terminate his lease.

In August of that year, the City Council voted to forgive the $5,500 monthly rent on the theater for the duration of the city’s restrictions on business operations during the pandemic plus an additional three months, which will be up on Sept. 15. In total, it has cost the City close to $100,000, which would

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The theater also got a lifeline from a federal relief program meant to aid shuttered venues during the pandemic, Novakovic said.

With the number of local COVID-19 cases waning and vaccination rates increasing, the Varsity reopened in April. It continues to screen new releases, but with a resurgence in virus cases driven by the Delta variant, the coming months remain an uphill battle.

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For locals wary of spending time in an indoor theater, uate another of Novakovic’s businesses may provide safer oppore tunities to congregate de downtown. Located next door to m the Varsity, Mishka’s Café has nbecome a cultural institution all , its own. me In 1995, during his first year of g in graduate school, Novakovic d opened Mishka’s — originally a block west of its current location oun- — to recreate an element of Balkan café culture in Davis.

“Having spent my high school ging years in Europe inside coffee shops, I thought it would be nice e if the city of Davis had a nice trami- ditional coffee shop where people could sit down and hang out City and study — a café in the Old World tradition, where people he- try to be together,” Novakovic ty’s told The California Aggie earlier a- this year.

When Mishka’s moved in 2011 us to a brick building nestled In between the Varsity and the Dresbach Hunt-Boyer Mansion, e Novakovic maintained that tradition. The café’s open floorplan, ceiling-high windows,

red-orange walls, soft hanging lights and wood tables and chairs give it an atmosphere that is warm and cozy without being insular: one-part library, onepart bustling cafeteria.

The café is both a meeting place and a showcase for local artists. Every month, Mishka’s features a new exhibition, displaying paintings, photographs and drawings on the walls of the café.

Mishka’s serves its own freshly roasted coffee using fair trade and sustainably grown beans.

The café also sells a wide selection of pastries — croissants, macaroons, baklava and more — made by manager and pastry chef Allison Biggs, previously of San Francisco’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

With these ingredients, the café has a way of converting newcomers into regulars. On any given day, one is likely to find Mishka’s crowded with a gregarious group of teenagers, a postdoc neck-deep in papers to grade, a huddle of elected officials, a mother with two toddlers in tow, a pair of silent chess players and a couple of undergrads on an anxious first date. (Novakovic keeps a running tally of married couples who’ve told him they first met at Mishka’s. To date, the tally is up to 17.)

“Coffee shops are a unifying place that foster a greater comingling of people from different walks of life,” Novakovic said.

“There is something special and magical about that.”

Proof of Mishka’s popularity is printed on the tables in a small section of seating near the door.

“No laptops, no school work, no studying, no exceptions,” reads a small plaque on each table. At one time, a notice on the wall, titled “The Rule,” explained, “These tables are reserved for our customers who come to use the café in the original, intended way: to have a cup of coffee and chat or peruse a newspaper.”

Novakovic implemented the

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TOP: Mishka’s outdoor seating is the perfect stop to relax, meet friends or perhaps a future spouse.

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BELOW: Bring your newspaper and grab a cup of coffee.

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MISHKA’S: Jazz returns to the spacious plaza From Page C7 policy after more and more students gravitated to Mishka’s, subverting his noble intentions and turning much of the café into a study hall. While the more scholarly patrons hunker down for six-hour stretches in the far reaches of Mishka’s, The Rule ensures there is also seating available for casual cafégoers.

Despite rising rents and the proliferation of chain coffee shops on the block, the café remains as popular as ever. On a good day, roughly 500 people pass through. “We follow our own vision,” Novakovic said.

“We’re holding our own without any problem.”

While COVID-19 closed off the indoor seating for more than a year, Mishka’s continued operating throughout the pandemic, adapting to a reality where baristas took to-go orders from behind a plexiglass barrier until that, like everything else, became completely normal.

In April, Mishka’s reopened its indoor seating and the

outdoor tables are once again in high demand. The café’s hours remain scaled back, closing most days by 6 p.m., but Novakovic plans to extend them to 8:30 p.m. when UC Davis’ fall quarter begins.

In August, the completion of construction in front of the Hunt-Boyer Mansion allowed Mishka’s to expand its outdoor seating across the plaza — and Novakovic has more plans for the months to come.

At present, he is applying for a beer and wine license for Mishka’s and plotting out the construction of a fence around the outdoor seating so people can enjoy a glass of wine on the patio. The addition of alcohol would go hand-in-hand with an old Mishka’s tradition Novakovic wants to bring back.

“We’re going to try to put together some live music nights,” he said.

The jazz nights — a callback to weekly music events Mishka’s hosted in the ’90s — could start as early as this fall. Novakovic said he wants to commit to organizing the events for a year to allow them to catch on.

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BELOW: Tessa Fray, actress, talks with Steve Isaacson, director, during a rehearsal.

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DMTC: Big Day of Giving was a big help From Page C3 the pandemic ends.

DMTC’s loyal benefactors also helped.

“We have very generous donors,” said Issacson. “Once I told them we weren’t charging them, they said, ‘Well, I’m going to have to make large donations.’”

Every little bit helped.

Rent on the theater (located on Pena in East Davis) went up twice, Issacson said, “and we were down to our last bit of money.

Then the Shuttered Grant came through.”

Donors on the Big Day of Giving helped cover rent payments as well.

“It was touch-and-go for a while, but we made it,” he said.

Looking ahead, Issacson said he knows some of DMTC’s loyal patrons “don’t feel comfortable going out yet.

“I have zero problem with that.

I totally respect that.”

However, he added, “we are checking vaccine cards when people come in and we’re very strict about it.

“And if people are upset by it,

good luck to them.”

Learn more about DMTC and upcoming shows — and buy tickets — by visiting https://dmtc.org Make a donation at https:// app.arts-people.com/index. php?donation=dmtc.

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Join a group or volunteer for one n Editor’s note: If you know of a group we missed, or of a new organization just starting, send a news release to fgladdis@davisenter prise.net. We’ll include the information in one of our regular editions.

Being a Davis resident means being involved. For newcomers or longtime locals looking for connections, there are plenty of adult organizations, clubs and political causes. For those who want to lend a hand or further a cause, there are lots of volunteer opportunities that make a difference.

The activities of many of the following organizations are announced in the Briefly column or Community Calendar, or elsewhere in the pages of The Enterprise. Keep reading the paper, check online, and feel at home in the community.

Note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, some activities of the following clubs and organizations may have been curtailed, and meetings may be held online for public health and safety.

■ The American Association of University Women promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. We have a community branch and a companion UCD student organization. Current projects include STEM education for girls, voter advocacy, scholarships for women, and intelligent discussion of issues affecting women in our community and beyond. Virtual or COVID-safe meetings occur on the 19th of each month. In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. Visit https://davisca.aauw.net/ or email Davis-ca@ aauw.net.

■ Established in 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union’s mission is to conserve the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

The Yolo County Chapter of the ACLU of Northern California works locally on advocacy and education around civil liberties and civil rights. The chapter meets on the fourth Wednesday of the

Kiwanis Club of Davis members pose under the rainbow after packing more than 1,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger.

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month.

Visit aclunc.org, email acluyolocounty@gmail.com, or contact Natalie Wormeli at 530756-1900 or natandben@aol.com.

■ Bike Davis is an all-volunteer nonprofit that promotes bicycling for transportation through “advocacy, education, encouragement and design.” The group co-hosts the annual Loopalooza ride to encourage families to get out and ride; they also organize bike registration events to help reduce bike theft, and work with other organizations to donate functional bikes to UCD students in need. Visit https://www.bikedavis.us/ or email info@bikedavis.us.

■ When the Blue & White Foundation was formed in 2002, its primary purpose was to raise funds for what is now the Ron and Mary Brown Stadium on the Davis High campus. The Foundation’s focus has evolved over recent years and it is fitting the name change to the Davis High School Alumni Association reflects that. The Association’s mission is to effectively communicate with alumni, teachers, administrators, friends and supporters of DHS, to serve as a

clearinghouse for alumni information, to continue to host the Davis High School Hall of Fame, to preserve the history and traditions of DHS and advance pride in the school’s heritage and finally to fundraise if necessary to support DHS programs and facilities. The next Hall of Fame ceremony, which is held every other year, will be postponed until 2022. For information contact Lynne Yackzan at lynne@yackzangroup.com.

■ CA House serves the UC Davis student community through programs grounded in four basic values: community, faith, social justice and sustainable living. CA House is home to the Multifaith Living Community, a community of students of any spiritual identity, promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding. It offers a caring, inclusive community where students engage in open discussion and exploration of faith (their own or others’), vocation and personal identity. For more information, visit http://www.cahouse. org/, call 530-753-2000 or drop by 433 Russell Blvd. in Davis.

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raptors and, where practical, returns them to the wild. The center, on the UC Davis campus, hosts open houses for the public.

Visit https://crc.vetmed.ucdavis. edu/.

■ The YoloCares palliative care program provides an extra layer of support for people dealing with a serious illness, and help navigate the often confusing healthcare system. Its goal is to improve the quality of life by offering support to make sure care and/or treatment is in line with one’s goals.

Serving the counties of Yolo, Sacramento, Sutter, Solano and Colusa since 1970, YoloCares is Joint Commission Accredited and is ranked nationally as a top workplace by Modern Healthcare. Call 530-758-5566 or visit yolohospice.org/yolocares/.

■ The city of Davis and Davis Police Department are looking for volunteers to provide clerical support, traffic control assistance at major city events, graffiti abatement, website and social media support, help with recreation programs, neighborhood presentations and help with adopt-apark or adopt-a-neighborhood

projects. Visit www.cityofdavis. org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/volunteer-opportunities.

■ Community Alliance with Family Farmers is building a movement of rural and urban people to foster family-scale agriculture that cares for the land, sustains local economics, and promotes social justice. The group provides internship and volunteer opportunities for students and community members. Visit https://www.caff. org/, call 530-756-8518 or email info@caff.org.

■ Community Harvest of Davis utilizes residential fruit trees that homeowners invite the group to harvest, then donate the fruit to organizations that feed the hungry, such as STEAC, Davis Community Meals and Yolo County Food Bank. During the pandemic Community Harvest has temporarily scaled back its operations for the safety of its volunteers, many of whom are seniors, although it has begun to harvest again. Visit http://www. harvestdavis.org/, call Joe

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GROUPS: Cool Davis is helping the city to achieve carbon neutrality From Page D1 Schwartz at 530-759-9792,Greg Gibbs at 530-758-6797, or email info@harvestdavis.org.

■ In 2010, Davis became the first city in California to commit to achieving carbon neutrality. The city of Davis, Cool Davis, and many partners have helped to move this goal forward to 2040 in line with our mission of helping locals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to a changing climate, and improve the quality of life for all. More than 80 community organizations have joined together with hundreds of volunteers to assist thousands of residents to install rooftop solar, purchase electric vehicles, reduce meat consumption, and much more. Visit www.cooldavis. org/cool-solutions to download the Cool Home checklist: Celebrate what you’ve already accomplished and make a plan for your next steps. For more information, email coolsolutions@cooldavis. org. Visit us on YouTube at LiveCoolDavis for great videos on energy and water conservation and going all-electric with you next vehicle and home appliances.

■ The Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA) advocates for electric vehicle (EV) adoption and supports the development of EV infrastructure regionally. DEVA is a special kind of car club made up of electric vehicle owners, prospective owners and enthusiasts from the Davis and Sacramento area. DEVA — a working group of Cool Davis — meets online every other month on the second Wednesdays in the months of February, April, June, August, October and December. Visit https://www.cooldavis. org/deva or email deva@cooldavis.org to get added to the meeting and events list.

■ People with a special talent or hobby might want to share it with patients at one of the senior care facilities in Davis. Volunteers are always needed at Courtyard Healthcare Center. Call 530-7561800 for all kinds of help and support. Ask for the activity director.

Visit https://www.covenantcare. com/stores/courtyard-healthcarecenter/.

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Davis Flower Arrangers is an enthusiastic group that shares the joy and expertise of creative flower arranging.

■ Davis Arts Center: The center offers a wide range of multidisciplinary arts programs for all age groups. Additionally Davis Arts Center partners with community organizations such as First 5 Yolo, NAMI Yolo County, regional school districts and RISE, Inc., to provide art experiences throughout Yolo County. At 1919 F St. in Community Park, the center includes studios for clay, weaving, visual art, dance, drama, music and performance spaces.

■ The Davis Cemetery District is home to a Level II Arboretum, featuring a collection of 150+ species of native and CA adapted plants uniquely suited for Yolo County’s climate, soil, and water.

The District is also home of Gallery 1855, featuring monthly shows by local artists, and regularly hosts memorial and community events, like Dia de los Muertos, while following local public health guidance. Volunteers may support this beautiful landscape and activities by visiting http://daviscemetery.org/ become-a-volunteer/ or by emailing Jessica Smithers at jess@ daviscemetery.org.

■ For more than 117 years, the Davis Chamber of Commerce has been one of the most active organizations in town, providing

support to the entire business community. As the only city-wide business organization, the Chamber hosts major events, provides critical information and works with each level of government in the region. To know more about the Chamber or to become a member that makes a difference in our community, call us at 530902-7699 or visit www.davischamber.com.

■ Offering food, shelter and hope, Davis Community Meals and Housing is a nonprofit organization that provides support to low-income and homeless individuals and families. The organization serves more than 700 meals a month. Volunteers are needed for Tuesday evening meals, Thursday evening meals and Saturday lunches. Possible shifts include 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Help is also needed picking up donations. Visit https://daviscommunitymeals.org/ or email volunteers@dcmah.org.

■ The Davis Community Men’s Talk Circle is a monthly forum for inter-generational men, (young, middle-age and older), to talk of that which carries meaning. A committee of four help structure and facilitate the meetings,

held each second Wednesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m. We usually meet at the Davis Community Church, (no affiliation), but currently we are utilizing Zoom during the pandemic crisis. There is no-charge to attend, and new men are welcome. The Talk Circle honors that men can talk, as they feel ready. This helps men feel more comfortable in building new connections and community. For more information please contact us at: davis-community-menstalk-circle@googlegroups.com.

■ The Davis Senior Center, located at 646 A St., keeps adults of all ages engaged with activities, excursions, fitness classes, art and so much more. The center also provides information about housing, transportation, health and other community resources. Call 530-757-5696 or visit https:// cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parksand-community-services/seniorservices.

■ Toastmasters has two clubs in Davis, helping people practice public speaking skills. ● Davis Daytime Toastmasters meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Due to the ongoing Pandemic, we are currently meeting by Zoom. Please go to www. toastmasters.org/Find-aClub/01247772-01247772 to send a message to learn more about Davis Daytime and to receive a Zoom link. ● Davis Town and Gown Toastmasters Club meets Tuesdays on ZOOM, 6:05 to 7:30 p.m.

Visit http://3337.toastmastersclubs.org.

Due to Covid-19, Toastmasters are meeting by Zoom. Please send us a message through Toastmasters International, http://www. toastmasters.org/Find-aClub/01247772-davis-daytimetoastmasters, to obtain the Zoom meeting link.

■ The Davis Democratic Club is a group of community members active in supporting Democratic Party candidates and local and national policies. Monthly meetings are a variety of virtual fundraisers and social get-togethers.

Visit https://davisdemocraticclub. org/.

■ The Davis Farmers Market

volunteers help the market maintain its zero-waste status at its Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon/evening markets in Central Park. (The market is not taking volunteers during COVID-19). Call 530-756-1695 or email dfma@dcn.org.

Visit https://www.davisfarmers market.org/.

■ Since 2000, Davis Farm to School has partnered with Davis schools to provide garden-based education, increase farm-fresh food in school meals, and improve recycling and composting programs. Last year, due to campus closures and students doing Distance Learning, DF2S brought the garden home to students through digital farm and garden education (still available to anyone on our website), free Grab ‘n Grow plant giveaways, and by providing farm fresh produce directly to families. This year, with students back on campus, we plan to again offer lessons in the garden and farm field trips. DF2S is a project of the nonprofit Davis Farmers Market Alliance. For more information, including garden volunteer opportunities, please visit https://www.davisfarmtoschool.org/, follow us on Facebook or Instagram, or email info@davisfarmtoschool. org.

■ Davis Flower Arrangers began in June 1958 and continues to be an enthusiastic group that shares the joy and expertise of creative flower arranging. Davis Flower Arrangers is affiliated with the Sacramento River Valley District, the National Garden Clubs and the California Garden Clubs, Inc. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. from September through May. Currently, meetings are held on Zoom. Additionally, there are hands-on holiday workshops, garden and farm tours, trips to floral markets and Bay Area exhibitions.

We proudly support local florists and farmers in both our programs and tours. Membership is $40 a year. To join, send a check to Davis Flower Arrangers, c/o Jo Anne Boorkman, Treasurer, 2205 Butte Pl., Davis, CA 95616. Include

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GROUPS: Davis Media Access is a place local voices can be heard From Page C10 name and email address to receive Zoom meeting invitations. For more information contact Myra Appel at Mlappel@comcast.net.

■ Davis Media Access, 1623 Fifth St., Suite A, is a nonprofit community media & technology center with a mission to enrich and strengthen the community by providing alternatives to commercial media for local voices, opinions and creative endeavors. DMA offers a range of digital equipment, topical workshops, local programming archives, youth media projects, internships, local studio productions, event coverage, and advocacy and information for broader media issues.

Visit https://davismedia.org/or call 530-757-2419.

■ The Davis Odd Fellows is part of an ancient fraternal order that focuses on community support, social activities and traditions.

The Davis Lodge No. 169 was founded April 12, 1870. Currently, the Lodge is the largest Odd Fellows Lodge in North America

with 320 members. The men and women of the Lodge run the age range of 18 to 81, and represent the diversity of Davis. The Lodge raises money for several scholarships and hosts various fundraising events as part of its charitable efforts. Events include Breakfast with Santa, A Taste of Davis, the Davis Chocolate Festival, Second Sunday Bingo, Thursday Live! music, the Classic Film Festival, and the Zombie Bike Ride on Halloween. Meetings are at the Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St. in Davis. Visit http://davislodge. org or call 530-758-4940.

■ Davis Phoenix Coalition was formed in response to the homophobic hate crime committed in 2013 against Davis resident “Mikey” Partida. Its mission is to eliminate intolerance, prevent hate-motivated violence, and foster a community culture in which all people are safe and respected.

Outreach focuses on public awareness of social justice issues, community engagement, youth education, and advocacy for the victims of bullying, hate incidents

and discrimination. The Coalition also hosts the City of Davis’ Pride Festival, an anti-bullying Carnival, and supports groups for LGBT youth and parents.

Visit https://davisphoenixco.org/.

■ Since 1981, the Davis School Arts Foundation has provided grants to support arts education in Davis public schools because arts and cultural education is crucial to the development of all children. For 40 years, DSAF has funded visual arts projects, music projects and dramatic performances in classrooms and local schools. Last year DSAF partnered with the Davis Arts Center and other local nonprofits to provide Art Experience Kits for all 5th graders in the district to complement the online learning model. This year, DSAF will continue to work to make sure that all students have access to arts, creativity and culture. To learn more about DSAF in general, contact DSAF President, Lorraine Visher at dsafstudio@gmail.com, or visit https://davisschoolarts foundation.org/.

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■ Davis Schools Foundation (DSF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting student well-being and enhancing the educational experience of all K-12 students in the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD).

DSF’s mission is to engage the greater Davis community to mobilize resources and provide financial support to our local public schools, helping to ensure effective and equitable learning environments that emphasize social, emotional and physical wellbeing for all students. To fulfill that mission, DSF works in partnership with families, educators, school staff and community members, and provides annual grants to DJUSD that bolster, support and sustain district-wide student programs and services that would not be possible with public funds alone. For more information, visit www.davisschoolsfoundation.org, or contact DSF at info@davisschoolsfoundation.org or 530-400-9862.

■ Davis Threshold Choir is part of an international network of

200 choirs, which honors the ancient tradition of singing for those who are dying or struggling with life’s challenges. It is not religiously affiliated. The non-auditioned all-female choir’s songs include soothing chants, lullabies and simple three-part choral pieces. They sing for people in their homes and in various care facilities in the area. The group receives referrals from hospice and palliative care professionals, chaplains, family members and friends of those who may benefit from the visits. Visit https://www. thresholdchoir.org/, call 530304-2770 or email davis@thresholdchoir.org.

■ The Valley Oak Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America educates and promotes interest in the creative forms of needle arts, and celebrates its heritage.

Membership is open to anyone interested in needlework. Meetings begin at 10:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, in the library of the Unitarian

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GROUPS: Creating community at the heart of local organizations From Page C11 Universalist Church of Davis at 27074 Patwin Road. Meetings have been suspended due to the pandemic. Visit https://www. facebook.com/egavalleyoak/ or contact Sue March at 530-6622953.

■ Empower Yolo is a nonprofit residential and counseling agency working to eliminate domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking and child abuse in Yolo County. Among the nonprofit’s free services are 24-hour crisis lines, a legal advocacy program, a confidential shelter for women and children in crisis, access to health resources, and countless outreach and education programs. Empower Yolo also provides eviction prevention services to families at risk of becoming homeless as well as rapid rehousing and other support services for low income individuals and families. Visit www.empoweryolo.org, call 530-661-6336 or email info@empoweryolo.org. In Davis our public location is at 441 D St. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate help, call 530-662-1133.

■ At Explorit Science Center, people of all ages become active explorers by touching, testing, experimenting and questioning through hands-on experiences.

Volunteers are needed with any amount of skills, time and energy.

A science background is not necessary for those with a willingness to learn; training is provided.

Explorit is at 3141 Fifth St. Visit http://www.explorit.org/ or call 530-756-0191.

■ First 5 Yolo (F5Y) assists our community to raise children who are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. By leveraging tobacco taxes and other state and local funds, F5Y is dedicated to serving the needs of the county’s youngest residents, birth to five years of age, through direct services and systems change efforts. Maintaining community partnerships with service providers, elected and appointed bodies, and prospective funders allows volunteers to play a key role in advocacy and assistance. For more information, visit www.first5yolo.org. To volunteer as a community advocate, contact Heidy Kellison at heidy@cwo. com.

■ Friends of Allied Nonprofits benefits 10 mental-health agencies through its consignment shop, All Things Right & Relevant, and through R&R Thrift.

Visit http://www.rrconsignments. org/.

■ Friends of the Davis Public Library funds reading programs and purchases books, furniture and equipment for the Stephens Branch Library to support the library’s role as the city’s cultural center. Volunteers help at the weekly book sales or at the Friends’ downtown bookstore, Logos Books. Visit http://davislibraryfriends.org/ or email volunteers@davislibraryfriends.org.

■ Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical international organization with the goal to eliminate poverty housing from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The greater Sacramento chapter is dedicated to providing adequate housing locally and worldwide.

Visit https://habitatgreatersac. org/, email volunteers@HabitatGreaterSac.org or call 916-4401215.

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International House is community hub for global activity which offers programs, classes and events to foster multicultural respect and appreciation.

■ Hattie Weber Museum, in Central Park at 445 C St., collects, preserves and displays the history and heritage of Davis. Volunteers do research and projects, prepare publications, answer visitor questions, give tours and help with preservation efforts. No experience is necessary. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Visit http://dcn.davis. ca.us/~hattieweber/, call 530758-5637, or email hattieweber@ yahoo.com.

■ For Yolo County history buffs, there are the Davis Historical Society (http://www.davishistoricalsociety.org/), Friends of the Yolo County Archives (https:// www.friendsyca.org/), (https:// yolocountylibrary.org/locations/ archives/), Yolo County Historical Collection (https://yolocountylibrary.org/research yolocounty-historical-collection/), Native Sons of the Golden West (https://nsgw.org/), West Sacramento Historical Society (http:// westsachistoricalsociety.org/), Historical Society of Winters (https://www.historicalsocietyofwinters.org/), Woodland Opera House (https://woodlandoperahouse.org/), Yolo County Historical Society (http://www.ychs. org/), and other groups that keep the county’s history alive.

■ Incest Survivors Speakers Bureau supports incest survivors, and advocates for change and education. Visit http://www.issb. us/ or email issbca@gmail.com.

■ International House Davis, 10 College Park, is a community hub for global activity, a place where people from all over the world can convene to learn, socialize, participate in public functions and appreciate the benefits of international engagement. I-House offers programs, classes and events to foster multicultural respect and appreciation. It provides a welcoming home for international students, scholars and visitors and community members with engaging programs and events. I-House is also available to rent for businesses, academic institutions and community members for meetings and celebrations. A busy slate of activities is always on hand, delivering local experiences inspired by and deriving from the

wider world. Currently, I-House is offering virtual and in-person language conversation classes, biweekly Friday gatherings for International parents, and Connections, our weekly meet-up for international and local community members on Wednesday mornings. Visit http://www. internationalhousedavis.org or call 530-753-5007.

■ The Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter is now HEART (Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rehousing Team) of Davis.

HEART of Davis will not be operating the rotating winter shelter program and will focus on providing more long-term solutions to homelessness. HEART of Davis is currently operating the Bridge Program, a rapid rehousing program for people experiencing homelessness. HEART of Davis is also working on developing a permanent emergency shelter in Davis that provides case management and other services to the unhoused community. Volunteer and donation opportunities are available. For information contact irws@interfaith-shelter.org.

■ KDRT radio, 95.7 on the FM dial, broadcasts at just under 100 watts, powerful enough to cover our city yet small enough to be truly local. KDRT is licensed to Davis Media Access, our local community media center.

Launched on Sept. 24, 2004, KDRT provides compelling and locally relevant programming not usually found on other radio outlets. Visit http://kdrt.org/ or call 530-757-2419.

■ The Crab and Pasta Feed, the Golf to Benefit the Kiwanis Family House Tournament and the downtown U.S. flag project highlight the efforts of the Kiwanis Club of Davis. The group — a merging of two charters, the Kiwanis Club of Davis (1958) and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis (1966) — supports myriad local charities with its fundraising. Biweekly meetings are at noon on Thursdays — at Symposium restaurant, 1620 E. Eighth St. Visit https://daviskiwanis.org/.

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hiatus from 2014 to 2019. With guidance from the State League and advice from former Davis chapter members, The League Of Women Voters Davis Area MAS/ MAL unit was re-established in August 2019. The League is committed to non-partisan voter education and voter registration. The League is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity and encourages informed and active participation in matters of local, state and national issues. For more information visit www.lwvdavisarea.org, on Facebook.com/ LWVDavisArea or email info@ lwvdavisarea.org.

■ Make it Happen for Yolo County (MIH) provides household supplies and furniture to Transition Age Youth (TAY) who have previously been homeless or in foster care and are transitioning to independent living situations. Visit https://www.mihyolo. org/ for more information.

■ Fraternal organizations are here in abundance for those who enjoy the rituals, fellowship and high personal standards found among members. The Masonic organizations, including Masons and Eastern Star members, are in the Yolo Masonic Lodge 195 at 1655 Da Vinci Court. They meet on the first Thursday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. Call 530756-2766 or visit https://www. freemason.org.

■ Meals on Wheels Yolo County delivers hot, nutritious, noontime meals, with more than 70 dropped off daily to homebound Davis seniors. Meals are also served weekdays at the Davis Senior Center. Meals are prepared fresh daily at the organization’s kitchen in Woodland. Along with the meals, volunteers deliver a smile, a chat and a daily safety check for these most vulnerable neighbors. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals each weekday, assist with monthly grocery bag distribution and help in the kitchen. Many of our procedures and protocols have changed due to COVID-19 in order to protect our clients, staff and volunteers. For more information on volunteer opportunities visit https://mowyolo.org/ volunteers.

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The grassroots, nonprofit NAMI Yolo County (National Alliance of Mental Illness, Yolo County affiliate) provides education, advocacy and support to help improve the lives of people with mental health conditions. NAMI Yolo County serves all regions of our county, supplying resources, workshops, presentations, classes and support groups. It relies heavily on volunteers for programs and events.

Volunteers with lived mental health experience can educate our community, provide online classes, and lead virtual support groups for individuals living with a mental health condition and their families. Other community volunteers can help advocate for meaningful mental health legislation, provide some direct support services, help with events and more! Visit www.namiyolo. org, @namiyolocounty, or email friends@namiyolo.org.

■ Progress Ranch provides mental health services to boys 6-14.

Visit http://progressranch.com/.

■ Project Linus of Yolo County is the local chapter of the national nonprofit Project Linus. It provides love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets; and provides a rewarding and fun service opportunity. Blanketeers make blankets at their own homes and drop them off on designated dates. Other ways to support Project Linus of Yolo County are through donating fabric, yarn or funds for supplies. When not sidelined by the current Coronavirus epidemic, blanketeers meet on the second Wednesday of the month at the Davis Senior Center, 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information and to be put on Diane’s email list to receive the monthly newsletter and blanket drop off dates, contact chapter coordinator Diane McGee at dmmyolo@gmail.com.

■ Putah Creek Council protects and enhances Putah Creek and its watershed through advocacy, education and community-based stewardship. The grassroots organization engages community volunteers in the cultivation and protection of native plants, habitat enhancement and restoration projects, creek cleanups, and hands-on education in classrooms and along Putah Creek.

Visit https://www.putahcreekcouncil.org/, or call 530-7959000.

■ Quail Ridge Wilderness Conservancy preserves Quail Ridge Reserve, a 2,000-acre natural area near Lake Berryessa with oak trees, California bunch grasses and other native species. Guided walks are given monthly. It participates in the adopt-a-highway program and provides education on California’s weed and water problems, grazing management and human and natural history. Visit http://quailridgelt.org/ or call 530-219-4477, or email FrankMaurer41@gmail.com.

■ Davis has three Rotary Clubs, organizations of business and professional leaders who provide service and encourage others to do the same. The focus of Rotary is to serve the community, the workplace and the world. These groups work to help eliminate hunger, poverty, illiteracy, violence and polio, among other causes. If you’re looking for a Lions Club,

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Something for every body Davis keeps you moving at your own comfort level

By Wendy Weitzel Special to The Enterprise Davis has always been a great place to find your fitness.

Whether you’re on two wheels, two feet, or on all fours in down dog, the options are almost overwhelming.

But during a pandemic and California wildfire season, there are even more worries. Can I boost my health while still protecting it from COVID and hazardous smoke?

On good air days, the city and UC Davis have miles of trails for running, walking and biking, and several public pools for laps and leisure. But for those who need a little coaching to get moving, Davis has an abundance of organized-exercise options. These include cool gyms and hot yoga; boot camp and barre; Spin and strength training.

Drop-ins and flexible multi-class passes allow clients to incorporate the many different styles of yoga and Pilates, and try different venues for cross training, boot camp or Spin. In the mood for Zumba, martial arts, rock climbing, rowing or Body Pump? Davis has you covered.

And several studios and stores offer run/walk programs or marathon training.

But as of this writing, there’s also wide fluctuation locally in the adherence to California’s indoor masking mandate. Some gyms go beyond the masking requirement, requiring vaccinations or requesting status. Some are firmer than others about enforcing masking and keeping it over your nose. Then there are the outliers: a couple places in Davis that cover the windows and flaunt the mask rules, endangering everyone.

Local fitness businesses have suffered some of the greatest financial losses of the pandemic. Several Davis fitness studios have permanently closed, unable to ride the wave of constant rule changes. Though patrons often want to support small businesses, many have been hesitant to return to group classes, despite the physical and mental benefits.

If you’re anxious, there are still options. Most studios offer video sessions or outdoor classes. Though not required to do so, some request pre-registration for classes, and limit the number of attendees. Seeing these safeguards can ease your mind as you settle back into an organized fitness routine.

Experts suggest asking questions about mask enforcement and safety protocols before you start a new program — or return to an old one. Find a gym that respects your safety and fits your comfort level.

One of the strictest policies in town belongs to Yolo Barre. Besides masking requirements and floor markings

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ABOVE: Yolo Barre instructor Danielle Davidson, left, demonstrates movements to her class at Yolo Barre in Davis on Sept. 3 LEFT: Yolo Barre employee Lami Bugsch sanitizes dumbbells after a class.

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LEFT: Yolo Barre owner Brianna Brandow, center, participates in a class instructed by Danielle Davidson. ABOVE: Yolo Barre client Emily Csontos shows her vaccination card to front desk employee Lami Bugsch before check in for a class.

BODY: ‘Fitness is a journey’ that can start with just one small step From Page C13 that keep patrons distanced, the barre studio now demands proof of vaccination. Brianna Brandow said reaction to last month’s decision was almost all positive.

She wrote in an email: “The surprising reaction has been a sigh of relief from our members. I’ve received a number of thank you emails and DMs from our patrons and even people in the public I don’t know.”

Though she’s received some push-back ­— including one staff member quitting — she said the rules are not about politics.

“This policy is about my family, my team, my members and our community.

That’s it,” said Brandow, who has two young children. She told of a friend’s Massachusetts gym never recovered from the fallout from an onsite coronavirus

outbreak, eventually closing for good.

How do you advocate for your health in times like this? Brandow suggests when looking for or returning to a training studio, to ask it about the precautions they are taking to stop the spread of COVID. She said find a place that holds you accountable, and makes sure you’re doing it right.

Talk to them of any past injuries, health concerns and goals.

“Also, find your people,” Brandow said. “A fitness studio is a great place to make new friends. So go to a place where you like the people, and you will want to go more.

Friends are good for your mental health, and that’s all part of it too. …

People’s physical and mental health is suffering right now.”

Lisa Herrington, coowner and personal

trainer at FIT House, advised discovering what works for you, and not giving up. She works with many clients one-on-one, which is a great option during COVID. Herrington doesn’t like to see people walking away, thinking they failed.

“Fitness is a journey. Take it slowly. Do what you can do. Look forward to the destination. And put the time in to get better.”

Herrington said variety is another key to maintaining interest and improving performance. If you climb on an elliptical machine too often, your muscles remember, and you stop improving. Plus, it’s boring. With varied workouts that incorporate upper and lower body, you gain strength, endurance and cardio fitness, and you’re better prepared for daily tasks like carrying the groceries, doing yard work — or dealing with

the latest stresses of 2021.

For a list of fitness studios in Davis, check out

the sidebar to this story.

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gmail.com. Wendy Weitzel is a freelance writer and editor in Davis.

Get moving!

Here’s a roundup of popular fitness offerings in Davis. Although some would qualify under multiple categories, they are listed only once.

Multi-discipline centers: Activities and Recreation Center at UC Davis Davis Swim & Fitness FIT House Get Fit Sport Rocknasium Physical Edge Small group training: Community Fitness Davis (formerly CrossFit) Davis Strength & Conditioning Elite Training Studios Fit4Mom Fleet Feet running groups Hard Corps Athletics

Iggy Training Kaia FIT Lewis Personal Training The MAX Challenge Milestones Movement Performance 22 Power10 Thrive Yolo CrossFit Yoga/Pilates/Barre only: Akasha Yoga Balance Point Pilates Barefoot Yoga Hot Yoga Davis (formerly Bikram) Kaya Yoga

Kundalini Yoga Davis Lifeline Yoga and More Lift Pilates & Post Rehab Luna Sol Pilates Somatic Pilates Studio 355 Yolo Barre Fitness dance only: Jazzercise Davis Mirror Image Dance Company The above list does not include artistic, sports or youth specialties like martial arts, fencing, gymnastics, swimming and specialty dancing.

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you’ll have to go to Woodland, Dixon or Winters. (All clubs are currently (temporarily) meeting via Zoom.)

■ The Rotary Club of Davis (http://www.rotaryclubof davis.com/) meets from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Mondays at Davis Community Church, Fellowship Hall, 421 D St. ■ Davis Sunrise (https://portal. clubrunner.ca/3544) meets 7 to 8 a.m. Fridays at Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St. ■ Sunset Rotary Club of Davis (https://www.sunsetrotarydavis.org) meets the second and fourth Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. The second Wednesday is via Zoom and the fourth Wednesday is at 1504 Portola St. in Davis.

■ There are two Soroptimist International clubs in Davis.

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

Anyone passionate about equality tzel and diversity is welcome to join, regardless of gender. Join active d women, who work to improve the lives of women and girls, locally and internationally.

■ Soroptimist International of Davis, formed in 1954, raises money by selling beer and wine on Wednesdays at the Davis Farmers Market’s Picnic in the Park (canceled for 2020). September through June, it meets two Wednesdays a month, from 11:45-12:45. Year-round, it meets on the third Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Check its calendar and other details on its website https:// www.sidavis.org/ or email sidavis@soroptimist.net.

■ Soroptimist International of Greater Davis, formed in 1985, raises money with an annual charity golf tournament. It is currently meeting via ZOOM on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Visit http://www.soroptimistofgreaterdavis.com or email sigreaterdavis@soroptimist.net.

■ Short-Term Emergency Aid Committee was formed in Davis in 1967 to serve families in need

Yolo County Animal Services has volunteer opportunities on site for animal lovers over the age of 18 years.

Volunteers assist YCAS with the care of adoptable animals, making their stay enriching, greet the public and guide them around the shelter, reunite families with lost pets, assist potential furever families with introductions of available shelter animals such as Walter, at left.

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facing an emergency. STEAC accepts referrals from public and private agencies, and provides basic necessities to low income Yolo County families in times of immediate need. STEAC staff and volunteers maintain a food pantry in Davis, provide support with family bills including rent and utilities, fund textbooks for community college students, and organize a yearly holiday adoption program.

Churches, businesses and individuals can support our work by donating food through our Food Project program (www.steacfoodproject.org) or by donating money or time. Call 530-758-8435 or visit http://www.steac.org/.

■ Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing crisis prevention and intervention, education and community outreach services. Our crisis lines are available to any individual in need, and we continue to operate 24-hours a day, everyday. Our Davis crisis line number is 530-756-5000. For further information and volunteer opportunities contact our business office at 530-756-7542 or our

website http://www.suicide preventionyolocounty.org/ ■ Summer House Inc. and Davis Summer House provides support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Yolo County through four programs. Using a personal centered approach, (up to) 24 hour quality care and support is provided in clients’ homes and community, based on their individual goals and needs so that they can be as independent as possible.. Visit http://summer houseinc.org/.

■ Sutter Davis Hospital Auxiliary members offer direct and indirect services to the acute care, nonprofit hospital and its patients.

Members provide a variety of services to patients, from delivering flowers and brightening patients’ rooms, to helping the emergency department transport patients.

Members staff patient areas, an information desk in the lobby, and a gift shop. They raise money to buy gifts for the hospital as well as to give scholarships to local students interested in the healthcare field. The hospital is at 2000 Sutter Place. Call 530-759-7437 or visit https://www.sutterhealth.

org/srmc/volunteering/sdh.

■ Team Davis is a local nonprofit organization that provides athletic, social and recreational activities to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Davis area. It is almost entirely volunteer-run, and offers 10 sports during the year as well as art, singing and nutrition classes, a garden, dances and parent education forums. We also have a thriving vegetable garden on the UC Davis campus. During the coronavirus pandemic, many of our activities are being conducted online so that we maintain consistent and regular contact with our participants and volunteers. Our partners include the City of Davis Adaptive Recreation, the UC Davis athletics department and UC Davis’ and Davis High School’s Best Buddies clubs. There is no charge to join or participate in its activities. Established in 2006, the nonprofit serves as the local Special Olympics team. Volunteers may help with programs or onetime activities. Visit http://teamdavis.org/ or email teamdavisorg@ gmail.com.

■ Thriving Pink is a nonprofit organization based in Yolo County

helping those impacted by breast cancer in Yolo County to thrive by providing a compassionate network of support and resources in partnership with our community.

Programs include financial assistance for immediate and urgent needs, health and wellness workshops and support groups.

Visit https://thrivingpink.org/, the active Facebook page, or email info@thrivingpink.org.

■ Tree Davis is a local organization dedicated to planting trees and growing community. They bring community members together to enhance and expand Yolo County’s urban green spaces, educate the public about the benefits of trees and guide groups in active stewardship of local natural resources. Socially distant opportunities are available to comply with public health guidance regarding COVID-19. Visit http:// www.treedavis.org/.

■ The Tremont Mite Society is the oldest organization in Davis.

This social/church organization was founded in the 1860s by farm women in the Tremont area, southeast of Davis. They built a church that also serves as a social hall to the farming community.

For information, contact tremontmite@aol.com. The Westminster Presbyterian Church still stands on rural Tremont Road, and descendants of those pioneers meet to support restorative work on the building and its historic cemetery. A caretaker on the premises keeps watch over the grounds.

■ Tuleyome is a nonprofit organization founded in 2002 as an advocacy-oriented conservation organization. Its goal is to educate and empower the community to care for and protect the land and resources. Community participation is a vital component of Tuleyome’s projects and programs.

Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration, trail-building and maintenance, tabling events and office work. Visit http://tuleyome. org/, call 530-350-2599 or email information@tuleyome.org.

■ UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden offers gardens and landscapes open to the entire

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GROUPS: Social, political and environmental organizations are here From Page C15 community, develops student environmental leaders, has an active Friends support group and welcomes community volunteers.

Visit: https://arboretum.ucdavis. edu/ ■ The United Nations Association of the United States of America is a United Nations Foundation program designed to support the U.N. by advocating for participation and American leadership at the United Nations.

Membership in UNA-USA is open to any resident of the U.S. The group traditionally has met at International House Davis, 10 College Park in Davis. During Covid-19, some events are virtual and others cannot take place. For general information, go to www. unausa.org. For local information, contact verenaborton@gmail. com or http://groups.dcn.org/ davisuna.

■ University Farm Circle is the oldest support group on the UC Davis campus, established in 1914. The group of more than 500 members awards scholarships to students at UC Davis, welcomes newcomers to the community, and provides educational programs and social activities for members. All are welcome to join.

Visit https://www.ufcdavis. org/ or email info@ufcdavis.org.

■ Unleashing the Possibilities is a nonprofit corporation formed in 2016 to advance the cause of building a new, modern animal shelter for Yolo County and to raise money to help make it happen. Visit http://unleashingyolo. org/.

■ Woodland is proud of its active Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter, which works to promote better benefits for veterans of military service. For more information, visit https://www.vfw. org/.

■ Volunteers of the Woodland Healthcare Auxiliary perform similar functions as the Sutter auxiliary in those hospitals. For more information, call 855-3838516, ext. 6205, or visit https:// www.dignityhealth.org/sacramento/ways-to-give/volunteeropportunities-woodland.

■ The Yolano Group is a group

of Sierra Club members in Yolo County and parts of Solano and Colusa counties. The active environmental-issue group holds monthly meetings open to the public, puts on environmental programs, alerts people about environmental issues and supports numerous environmental causes. Throughout the year, the group organizes weekly outdoor trips including backpacking, hiking, snowshoeing and climbing excursions. Visit https://www. sierraclub.org/mother-lode/ yolano, or contact Alan Pryor at ozone21@att.net or 530-7585173.

■ Yolo Adult Day Health Center provides support and information to family members of people with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke or other brain impairment. For more information, call 530-669-3700 or visit https://www.dignityhealth. org/sacramento/services/yoloadult-day-health-services.

■ Yolo Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society and focuses on avian conservation and education with field trips, workshops, and monthly guest speakers. To learn more, visit https://yoloaudubon.org/.

■ Yolo Basin Foundation is a community-based, nonprofit organization founded in 1990 to assist in establishing the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area for flood control, agriculture, wildlife conservation, and public access. Join YBF as a visitor, member, or volunteer in environmental education programs, workshops, field trips and festivals. Visit http:// yolobasin.org/, email mherrera@ yolobasin.org or call 530-7573780.

■ Yolo County Animal Services has volunteer opportunities on site for animal lovers over the age of 18 years. Volunteers assist YCAS with the care of adoptable animals, making their stay enriching, greet the public and guide them around the shelter, reunite families with lost pets, assist potential furever families with introductions of available shelter animals, social media and transporting rescue animals.

There is also a Teen Program (1317)

available for students fulfilling school/leadership community service requirements. For information call 530-668-5287 or apply at: tinyurl.com/yolovolunteerapp.

■ The Yolo County Children’s Alliance is an inter-agency collaborative whose mission is to provide support and services to all children, youth and families in our communities. YCCA provides free services including, but not limited to, housing and rental assistance, youth employment assistance, home visiting programs, parent education and support programs, food distribution services, and emergency diaper, formula, and food services for all individuals and families in Yolo County. YCCA volunteers and supporters can contribute in a variety of ways including staffing our weekly free food distributions, preparing and delivering meals to people experiencing homelessness, sponsoring our annual events, and more. Visit www.YoloKids.org for more information about our organization.

To volunteer or get involved, contact Katie Durham at 916-8329366 or katie.durham@ yolocounty.org.

■ Would you like the opportunity to have a positive influence on a child’s life? Yolo County Court Appointed Special Advocates are empowered by the court to advocate for a foster youth’s emotional, physical and educational needs.

CASAs meet with their youths once a week for 1-3 hours to do a fun activity. Training sessions to become a CASA volunteer are offered regularly. Visit https:// yolocasa.org/, call 530-661-4200 or email info@yolocasa.org.

■ The Yolo County Democratic Party is the official representative organization of the California Democratic Party in Yolo County, California. To join our committee meetings or our local clubs, please visit yolodemocrats.org or reach out to us at yolocountydemocrats@gmail.com.

■ The Yolo County Republican Party is the official arm of the GOP in Yolo County. Its goal is to promote Republican principles and candidates at a local level. Visit https://www.yologop.

org/, or email info@yologop.org.

■ The Yolo County Sheriff ’s Cadet Program is chartered as Explorer Post No. 910, by the Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Law Enforcement Explorer Program and is sponsored by the Sheriff ’s Office. Young adults ages 14-21 train bimonthly at the Sheriff ’s Office to provide service at local events ­— such as directing traffic, parking and crowd control — as well as helping find missing persons. Visit https://www.yolocountysheriff.com/join/volunteer/ cadet-program/ or call 530-6685280.

■ The Yolo County Sheriff ’s Search and Rescue Team is accepting applications. As part of the team, volunteers will assist the Yolo County Sheriff ’s Office as needed in searches by ground.

Members may receive training in survival skills, mapping, GPS, CPR, first aid, man tracking, technical rope rescue and swift water rescue. Evening meetings and weekend trainings are planned.

Visit https://www.yolocountysheriff.com/join/volunteer/ search-and-rescue-team/ or contact Sgt. Juan Ceja at 530-6685280 or yolosar@yolocounty.org.

■ The Yolo County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in 1974 by people committed to improving the lives of animals in our community. The SPCA’s programs promote the adoption of homeless animals into permanent, loving homes; humane education; spay/ neutering of companion animals; and the trapping, altering and return of community cats.

Visit http://yolospca.org/, call 530-902-6264 or email info@ yolospca.org.Yolo Community Care Continuum is a network of services for mental health consumers and their families. Working closely with YCCC is a client-advocate group, NAMIYolo County, which is part of a statewide and national organization. Visit http://www.y3c.org/ home1.aspx.

■ Yolo Crisis Nursery has been protecting children and preserving families for 20 years. Providing families in crisis with loving respite childcare 24/7/365 and wraparound services to strengthen

parents to prevent future crises.

Learn more at www.yolocrisis nursery.org.

■ Yolo Food Bank reduces poverty by providing nutrition security for Davis, UC Davis and Yolo County. Via direct distributions and those of more than 80 nonprofit partner programs — ­­ including 14 in Davis — ­ more than 10 million pounds of free, fresh food is provided annually to more than 60,000 people in Davis and countywide. Davis distribution sites include both contactless drive-through and walk-up sites (with COVID-19 safety protocols observed), in addition to access on campus at UC Davis and Sacramento City College - Davis Center.

More food access details are available at https://yolofoodbank.org/ get-help/. Volunteers (individuals or groups) and financial support propel the work of Yolo Food Bank. Visit https://yolofoodbank. org/, email info@yolofoodbank. org or call 530-668-0690.

■ The Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network is a nonprofit grass roots group whose mission is to serve and advocate for immigrants in Yolo County. YIIN offers a variety of programs and services, including a summer program (DIAS) for youth, children and adults at the Madison Migrant Center near Esparto and the Davis Migrant Center, and educational forums to the broader community about the challenges for those affected by immigration policies and practices. YIIN also works with other organizations to provide financial assistance to immigrants seeking legal status, food gift cards and application fees for DACA recipients. Visit https:// www.yiinyolo.org/.

■ The Yolo Land Trust has a simple but vital mission: To permanently conserve farmland in Yolo County. During its 30-year history, it has helped more than 65 families preserve their farms forever. The community gets locally grown food, stunning vistas of sunflowers and almond blossoms, and wide-open spaces between our compact cities. The nonprofit hosts community events including the annual A Day in the Country. Visit http://theyololandtrust.org/ or call 530-662-1110.

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Keeping the City of Bicycles rolling

By Lauren Keene

Here are some ongoing rides for new cyclists in Davis:

Enterprise staff writer In the City of Bicycles, rest assured there are plenty of resources for local residents to engage in some two — or more — wheeled fun.

For new riders, that means getting just the right bike, along with education and encouragement. That’s where the Davis Bike Campaign (https://www. thebikecampaign.com) can help.

Founded by longtime Davis resident Maria Contreras Tebbutt in 2011, the Bike Campaign seeks to reduce the number of car trips people make to work, school and elsewhere around town in a safe and joyful way.

“Everybody benefits when more people ride bikes,” said Contreras Tebbutt, citing improvements to air quality as well as personal health. It’s less expensive than car ownership too.

Bike riding also fosters personal connections, getting people out of their cars and interacting with friends and strangers alike as they make their way around town.

Such was the case in the spring of 2020, when pandemic-related shutdowns increased feelings of isolation and sent people in search of activities that would

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Volunteer and bicycle repair intern Oliver Rich, 12, works on a bicycle at the Bike Campaign’s Davis Bike Garage at The Cannery in Davis on Saturday, Aug. 28. safely get them out of the house.

Bike riding was one of them.

That created a flurry of business at the Davis Bike Garage, a component of The Bike Campaign where local volunteers restore donated bicycles and sell them at affordable prices.

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Bike Campaign founder Maria Conteras Tebbutt — with bike grease in her own veins — is a prescriber of all things bicycle.

“Covid is the best thing that ever happened for bikes. Everybody wanted a bike, or had a bike that had been sitting in the garage for years,” Contreras Tebbutt said. But for many, inexperience or problems with their bike made them reluctant to ride.

“Getting a bike in good running condition is really important, so that the people who get on the bike have an optimal experience,” she said. “We call it a prescription — we want to get it just right, so they love it and it’s comfortable.”

Between 20 and 30 volunteers — many of them active retirees with a fondness for tinkering in their garages — staff the Bike Garages two Yolo County locations (1500 Cannery Ave. in Davis and First and Hays streets in Woodland) at any given time.

“They have bike grease in their veins,” Contreras Tebbutt said.

Some have been with the Garage for more than a decade, “and we all learn from each other.

It’s very exciting for them to fix something and bring it

back to life.”

Contreras Tebbutt said she gets her greatest satisfaction from clients who rave about their bikes “like it’s their favorite pet dog, which is a really good feeling.”

In addition to bike, helmet and lock sales, the Bike Garage offers training and education opportunities to increase riders’ comfort level, whether they’re riding around town or venturing onto rural roadways. Contreras Tebbutt, a nationally certified cycling instructor, teaches riders of all ages how to choose a bike, ride it safely and perform bike maintenance.

For the Bike Garage’s current hours, visit www.thebikecampaign.com/the-bike-garage.

Questions? Reach out to Contreras Tebbutt at 530-753-1125 (no texts) or funmaria@sbcglobal. net.

Meanwhile, stay tuned for The Bike Campaign’s upcoming projects, including a collaborative

■ Women on Wheels (WOW) — Open to everyone who would like an introduction to group riding. WOW offers a casual 1-1/2 hour ride on the third Saturday of every month, exposing new riders to experienced riders, basic bike maintenance, rules of the road and more as they explore some of Davis’ unique infrastructure and best connections to Woodland, Winters and Dixon.

WOW meets next on at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Bike Garage in Davis (1500 Cannery Ave.) for bike/helmet adjustments and socializing. Want to get involved? Contact Maria Contreras Tebbutt at funmaria@sbcglobal. net.

■ Yolo Causeway bike tour — For those of you who haven’t ever ridden over the Causeway, here’s your chance. Join fellow cyclists for a fun and casual ride to West Sacramento and beyond as they explore new sights and stop for breakfast.

Upcoming rides are scheduled for 7:30 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 24, meeting at Ikeda’s on the corner of Mace Boulevard and County Road 32A. Contact Contreras Tebbutt if you have questions or suggestions for additional riding experiences.

“We have added visits to the Transit Terminal where we learned how to put our bikes on a bus, and to South Land Park where we saw the amazing lotus in full bloom,” she said.

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ROLLING: Davis has plenty of space for riding and shops for fixing From Page C17 effort called “I Like My Bike.org” that aims to offer free bike registrations and reduce thefts 50 percent, as well as Cycling Without Age (cyclingwithoutage.org), part of an international effort to bring the joy of bicycling to senior citizens, people with disabilities and others unable to ride their own bike.

Davis Bike Loop Ready to ride? The Davis Bike Loop is a great place to start.

Spanning 12 miles in length, the loop comprises a series of bike paths, trails and bikefriendly roadways that pass through most Davis neighborhoods and their lush parks, shared by walkers and joggers as well.

Riders can access the loop from just about any location throughout the city. For example, the UC Davis Arboretum marked the starting point of this video by Jeff Bruchez, UCD’s bicycle program coordinator, charting the full ride: https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=bsLdp01Z4M4.

From DavisWiki: “The route was chosen to be safe and pleasant, but not fast. It is suitable for casual bicyclists

A bicyclist rides into the Davis Community Park portion of the Davis Bike Loop at the F Street crossing.

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who don’t mind going slow and yielding to pedestrians, young riders, old riders, and new riders.

It is also great for experienced riders who want a slow, comfortable ride on a sunny day. The route is designed to be used as a navigable route for children, so parents can send their kids across town for a trombone lesson on a safe, easy-to-follow route.

“If it is your first time following the route, however, it is strongly suggested you pay care-

ful attention to the path markers and look everywhere for them.

The path does not take a straight path through the greenbelts and it is easy to get off course because you aren’t paying attention and can easily miss a sudden turn.”

Each year, The Bike Loop plays host to a series of familyfriendly events, including the January Polar Bear Ride, May LOOPALOOZA community bike ride (coinciding with Bike Month in Davis), summertime Ice Cream Ride and Zombie

A UC Davis student rides along the UCD campus portion of the Davis Bike Loop on Hutchison Drive past the UCD Bike Barn — not to be confused with the Bike Campaign’s Bike Garage at The Cannery.

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Bike shops Once you decide to become a regular rider, at some point you may need the services of one of Davis’ many bicycle shops, whether for a bike, accessories or repairs.

Ken Bradford, owner of Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board on G Street, says there’s no need to be a bike expert in order to have a positive customer experience.

“You don’t have to know what you want. You just have to have an idea of what you want a bike to do for you,” Bradford said. Or, if you already have a ride, “what is it doing that you don’t want it to do.”

“Our job is to find the product or service that meets your need,” Bradford added. “We’re in the solutions business.”

Bradford has been riding bikes in Davis since childhood and began working in the bike business in 1978. Several years earlier, he spent a summer living in South Lake Tahoe, an environment that introduced him to more long-distance, scenic and challenging rides.

He later went to work in a vehicle service station, “but I’m not a car guy. I’m a bike guy, and I took a pay cut to work in a bike

shop,” Bradford recalled. “But it’s a steady business in Davis, and it’s fun.”

Bradford says he prides himself on working with newcomers, pairing them with well-made bikes they’re unlikely to find at your average discount retailer.

“Our bikes are not as cheap,” he acknowledges. But a quality bike, he added, will cost its owner less per mile than a cheaper counterpart because, over time, it will require fewer repairs, be ridden more often, and “if you take care of your bike, it will last you 20 or 30 years.”

Like most other recreation retailers, Bradford saw a major boost in bicycle sales during the Covid-19 pandemic. Some customers came from hundreds of miles away — Southern California, Oregon and Nevada — to get specific types of bikes that were unavailable to them closer to home.

Increased demand and other factors led to shipping delays for many shops. Bradford says some bikes he ordered last year are just coming in now, as are parts for much-sought-after repairs.

“So we’re in good shape and ready to help people, and I think that’s true of many other shops, too,” Bradford said. “Everybody’s working hard to get more people on bikes.”

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From Acme Theatre to the Zombie Bike Ride, we explain the lingo Enterprise staff New in town? This vocab lesson could be just the thing to get you acquainted As a newcomer to Davis, you might hear people mention “ARC,” “DAC” or “the MU,” but what are they talking about?

Thanks to our toad tunnel and anti-snoring ordinance, you might only be familiar with the city of “All Things Right and Relevant” via coverage on Comedy Central. We’re here to tell you, there’s so much more to know.

The Enterprise editorial staff has composed a handy Davis dictionary, listing a little of what makes up our city, from A to Z. Acme Theatre Company: Davis’ oldest theatre company is this entirely youth-run, awardwinning theater group, which is free and open to all high schoolaged thespians. Company members learn acting, technical theatre and leadership skills through creating three main stage productions and a summer drama program for kindergarten thru eighth grade students. Visit acmetheatre.net.

Aggie Village: This land south of First Street once was home to UC Davis dorms, known as Aggie Villa. Then it was an empty lot for many years. Beginning in 1997, a housing development known as Aggie Village, a neo-traditional neighborhood, was built on the west side of the land, with the Davis Commons shopping center on the east side.

Aggies: The athletic teams’ nickname is a reflection of UC Davis’ agricultural history. An Aggie also is anyone who graduates from UCD. In 1987, the Cal Aggie Alumni Association polled 12,250 dues-paying members out of 80,000 UC Davis graduates about possibly dropping the name “Aggie” from the association’s formal name. The vote came back with 62.2 percent urging the association to keep the name.

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Central Park is home to the “Flying Carousel of the Delta Breeze,” a pedal-powered merry-go-round that benefits schools. swimmers a variety of summer recreation and USA Swimming opportunities for children 5-18 years old.

Arboretum: The UC Davis Arboretum is a 120-acre tree collection and botanical garden along the north fork of Putah Creek on the UC Davis campus.

Besides providing a place for teaching and research, it is a popular spot for exercising and picnicking. Aggressive ducks rule the pond, known as Lake Spafford, near Mrak Hall. In recent years, students have created science-based artwork to complement the natural beauty.

ARC: The Activities and Recreation Center opened in April 2004 and was funded with the help of a student referendum.

The ARC hosts many recreational activities for UC Davis students, faculty and staff, with four indoor basketball courts (convertible to host volleyball and badminton), eight four-wall courts, a multi-use activity

center, indoor running track, large fitness/weight areas, and an indoor climbing wall.

Art: Many formal and informal art gallery spaces decorate Davis and there are lots of examples of art in public places. Work ranges from performance art and installations to watercolors and functional ceramics. UC Davis has provided the world with several well-known artists, including Wayne Thiebaud and the late Robert Arneson.

Bike Forth: A do-it-yourself bicycle repair shop at the corner of Fourth and L streets, Bike Forth — part of the Davis Bike Collective — is entirely volunteer-run and donation-based.

Nothing in the shop has a fixed price; donations are requested to help pay the rent and keep tools in good shape. Alternatively, volunteer time may be donated instead of money.

Bikes: The city of Davis is nationally recognized as a pioneer in developing a citywide

bike traffic system. The city has more than 125 miles of bike lanes and bike paths. Its bike system originated in an early ’60s effort to blend the needs of motorists with the needs of cyclists. There are several bike cops at both the university and city police departments. The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau count revealed that Davis had the highest percentage of bicycle commuters in the U.S. More than 22 percent of the working population commuted to their job using a bicycle.

Cannery, The: The Hunt Wesson tomato plant on East Covell Boulevard, Davis’ nod to bluecollar workers and the sweaty side of agriculture, closed in 1999. It used to employ about 200 people year-round, and as many as 1,500 during the peak tomato-processing season. In the late summers, the pungent smell of processed tomatoes hung thick in the air. A new 100-acre housing development, dubbed

The Cannery, occupies this space now, involving roughly 550 homes.

Causeway: This 3.2-mile-long stretch of bridge runs over the Yolo Bypass and separates us from West Sacramento. Many no-growthers like to envision the bypass as a moat. To prevent flooding during the rainy season, the Yolo Bypass often fills up with runoff from the Sacramento River.

Celebrate Davis!: This annual community festival organized by the Davis Chamber of Commerce takes place in May. Central Park: This downtown park has several gardens, the Hattie Weber Museum, recently updated playground equipment and the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame. Home of the Davis Farmers Market, the park has become a child’s paradise thanks to the “Flying Carousel of the Delta Breeze,” a pedal-powered merrygo-round that benefits the schools.

City Council: Mayor Gloria Partida presides over Council members Lucas Frerichs, Vice Mayor, Will Arnold, Dan Carson and Josh Chapman..

College Park: This old treelined neighborhood is one of the most beautiful in Davis. Directly north of the campus, the College Park loop features large yards and stately homes with varying architectural styles. The UC Davis chancellor’s residence at 16 College Park serves both as a home for Chancellor Gary May and his wife, LeShelle, and a venue for official entertainment.

Community Park: Built in 1966, this 28-acre park is used by many people, including about 2,000 kids participating in American Youth Soccer Association games on Saturdays in the fall. The town’s Fourth of July celebration also is here. The park also has: picnic areas; Rainbow City, a refurbished playground funded and built by community

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Much to see and do in Solano County’s great outdoors SO McNaughton Media Those who want to hike along scenic trails will likely have ample opportunities to do so in Solano County, both near the cities and well off the beaten path.

Check beforehand to see what restrictions are in place to protect people from Covid-19.

Bay Area Ridge Trail Bay Area outdoors enthusiasts have long dreamed of having trail systems circling the region along its hilltops and along its waterways.

The Bay Area Ridge Trail tackles the hilltop route. Some 330 miles of a targeted 550 miles of trails are open, including about 29 miles in Solano County. The Solano County portions pass through such areas as Lynch Canyon Open Space and Rockville Hills Regional Park in Fairfield and along McGary Road.

More should be coming in future years. For example, the Solano Land Trust recently bought the 1,500-acre Rockville Trails Preserve property in the hills above Suisun and Green valleys, providing the opportunity to extend the trail from adjacent Rockville Hills Park toward Napa County.

The Bay Trail envisions a 500mile trail along the shorelines.

Existing segments in Solano County include the Benicia Bridge and Carquinez Bridge pedestrian paths, as well as segments along the Benicia and Vallejo waterfronts.

■ More information: Bay Area Ridge Trail, www.ridgetrail.org;

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Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park, formerly Rockville Trails Preserve, epitomizes the beauty, rural character and quiet splendor that is Solano County. Filled with stands of blue and live oaks, temporal vernal pools, wildflowers and wild-

life, the preserve’s 1,500 acres provides a connection to the region’s past and a vision for the future.

As you explore this land, it is easy to imagine a time when Patwin Indians walked the oak forests and stood on the highest mesa to look out over the valleys below. The forests, rugged hills and high ridges that they saw hundreds of years ago are largely unchanged. This new natural park will be the gateway for

visitors from the local community, the Bay Area and the Central Valley into the western hills of Solano County and beyond.

Solano Land Trust will preserve and protect Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park and its biological and cultural resources for generations to come. The nonprofit values sustaining agriculture on this property and foresees compatible public access, education and scientific discovery as a means to

connect this land with the community.

The property is only available for specified docent-led tours.

Guided horseback rides are available to experienced riders with fit horses on any day that a docent agrees to lead such a ride.

■ More information: Solano Land Trust. 707-4320150, www.solanolandtrust.org

Rockville Hills Regional Park The park includes 633 beautiful acres of grasslands and oak woodlands, with a dense mixed broadleaf forest. The rich, biological and diverse habitats provide shelter to a variety of wildlife that make the park their home. The park is maintained by the city of Fairfield and features hiking and mountain bike trails.

■ Location: 2149 Rockville Road in Fairfield, about threequarters of a mile west of the intersection of Rockville Road and Suisun Valley Road. Park entrance on the left side of road.

■ More information: 707-4287614, www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/ depts/pw/open_space/rockville_ hills_regional_park

Jepson Prairie

Nature comes on the grand and small scale. When hiking be sure to tred lightly and keep an eye out for some of the tiny creatures.

It would be easy to miss a King-Swett butterfly.

Jepson Prairie Preserve is one of California’s best remaining examples of a vernal pool ecosystem and native grassland prairie.

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s SOLANO: Take a day trip to see what Northern California has to offer From Page C20 diversity of rare aquatic life.

Enjoy an easy guided walk which may include portions of the preserve that are only accessible with a Jepson Prairie docent.

Learn about vernal pools and see the aquatic invertebrate and flowering plants that depend on them.

The vernal pool flora at Jepson were first described in 1892 by botanist Willis Linn Jepson, but it took another 80 years for scientists and conservationists to gain enough momentum for protection. In the mid-1970s a committee was formed to protect Olcott Lake and the surrounding prairie.

Two years after the Nature Conservancy purchased the 1,566-acre site, it was dedicated as the Willis Linn Jepson Prairie Preserve in 1982. In 1983, the University of California brought the preserve into the University’s Natural Reserve System. In 1987 the National Park Service designated Dixon Vernal Pools, of photowhich Jepson is the centerpiece, a National Natural Landmark.

Solano Land Trust assumes primary responsibility for the management of the land with the goal to preserve, protect and enhance the habitat for native plants and animals.

Knowledgeable docents share information during guided tours about the beautiful flowers, and certified dipper docents show participants some of the fascinating aquatic invertebrate that live in the vernal pools.

■ Location: Cook Lane off of Highway 113, 10 miles south of Dixon in rural Solano County.

■ More information: Solano Land Trust. 707-4320150, www.solanolandtrust.org

Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Visitors to the preserve at Mare Island in Vallejo can take in both history and nature.

A trail leads to the top of a 284-foot hill overlooking San Pablo Bay, with distant views of Mount Tamalpais, Mount Diablo and Mount St. Helena. Those who don’t want to hike can still see Mare Island cemetery and century-old stone buildings at the old ammunition depot left over from the island’s long history as a naval shipyard.

Access to the preserve was restricted for several months due to wildfires that occurred there and on Mare Island in the fall of 2019. The preserve reopened to the community in the spring of 2020. Check ahead of time for access requirements.

■ Location: Railroad Avenue at southern tip of Mare Island ■ More information: Erin Hanford, erin.hanfordcityof vallejo. net, 707-648-5406.

This 365-acre park with its many waterways through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is located on the lower end of Brannan Island. The Sacramento River is on its west, Three Mile Slough to the southeast and Seven Mile Slough is on its northeast.

The park offers both day use and camping with a multiplelane boat launch, picnicking, swimming, windsurfing and wildlife habitats within a maze of waterways. Anglers can catch a variety of striped bass, sturgeon, catfish, bluegill, perch and bullhead. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash.

■ Location: 17645 Highway 160, Rio Vista (Highway 160 a few miles south of the city of Rio Vista in Sacramento County) ■ More information: www. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=487

Lagoon Valley/ Peña Adobe Park Lagoon Valley/Peña Adobe Regional Park offers a great mix of recreation and history for residents, with hiking and biking trails, a lake for fishing, picnic areas, a dog park, the Peña Adobe and the Goheen-Mowers Museum.

The two parks, which cover more than 470 acres, are run by Vacaville and are halfway between Fairfield and Vacaville

on the south side of Interstate 80.

The 106-acre lagoon is the home to a considerable population of geese and ducks, as well as a nice backdrop for the many running and bicycling events that take place in the parking lot and use the trails that run through the surrounding hills.

Historic Peña Adobe was built in the 1840s by some of Vacaville’s first pioneers and hosts many spring and summertime youth parks programs. Both the adobe and the adjacent GoheenMowers Museum were renovated and reopened to the public more than a decade ago. Volunteers now offer demonstrations of early pioneer and American Indian life the first Saturday of every month in conjunction with the Rush Ranch Educational Council.

■ Location: Entrance to both Lagoon Valley Park and Peña Adobe on Peña Adobe Road just off Rivera Road, just west of Vacaville ■ More information: Lagoon Valley Park: www.cityofvacaville. com/index.aspx?page=375. Peña Adobe/Goheen-Mowers Museum: 707-447-0518, www. penaadobe.org

Lynch Canyon Lynch Creek, at 1,039 acres, is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna that includes buckeyes, oaks and wetland meadows, and deer, fox, bobcat, waterfowl, and many raptors to

include red-tailed and redshouldered hawks, and the majestic golden eagle. Also of interest are specimens of native grasses. A small reservoir provides a home to muskrats, great blue herons and endangered California red-legged frogs.

Lynch Canyon is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Mondays. It may be closed on short notice in case of high fire danger, extreme rain or construction.

For those who want more of a hands-on experience, volunteer work days are scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of most months. Guided horseback rides are available to experienced riders with fit horses on any day that a docent agrees to lead such a ride.

■ Location: Just north of Interstate 80 between American Canyon Road and Highway 12 (Jameson Canyon Road) ■ More information: www.solanolandtrust.org

King-Swett Ranches The King-Swett Ranches are a hidden treasure yet to be discovered by most Bay Area residents.

This recently protected 3,956acre expanse of land straddles the southwestern corner of Solano County. Views from atop King Ranch sweep across the Suisun Marsh all the way to the Sierras, with Mount Diablo rising to the south. On the western edge of Vallejo-Swett Ranch, views include the Golden Gate

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Criterium: This daylong series of bicycle races takes place every Fourth of July through the streets of downtown Davis. It draws a big crowd of riders and spectators.

Dark-sky ordinance: Davis became the focus of national attention when the City Council approved this ordinance requiring, for some new light installations, the use of fixtures that point light downward and away from the night sky. The council unanimously approved the ordinance in late 1998 in an effort to create a more pleasant nighttime environment and bring more stars into view. It applies only to new lighting installations on public property, stores, industries and apartment complexes.

Davis Aquatic Masters: DAM is one of the largest U.S. Masters Swim affiliates in the nation. DAM boasts a membership of more than 500 people, beginning swimmers to world champions, age 18 to 90+, all dedicated to the simple pleasure of a good swim. Ordinarily they hold 48 coached workouts every week, and offer two lap swim sessions each weekend, all year long.

Davis Arts Center: The center offers a wide range of multidisciplinary arts programs for all age groups. Additionally Davis Arts Center partners with community organizations such as First 5 Yolo, NAMI Yolo County, regional school districts, and RISE, Inc., to provide art experiences throughout Yolo County. At 1919 F St. in Community Park, the center includes studios for clay, weaving, visual art, dance, drama, music and performance spaces.

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Davis Food Co-op: A Davis institution, the Co-op is more than a health food store, it’s a social event. Offering everything from bulk tofu to pesticide-free veggies, the Co-op is at 620 G St. Co-op members pay a small fee to join — more than 9,000 owners share in store profits, support sustainability and the local economy. Nonmembers are welcome too. The building with gold letters heralded by a big red tomato sculpture — by Yolo County artist Gerald Heffernon — is hard to miss.

Davis Musical Theatre Company: This is California’s longest-running, year-round, amateur musical theater company.

It was founded by Jan and Steve Isaacson in 1984 with a mission to preserve the classic American musical art form. The all-volunteer nonprofit organization produces 11 musicals each year at the

Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center in Davis.

Six are “main stage” productions with adult actors; five are “young performers” productions for actors between 7 and 17 years old.

Davisville: This was our town’s first name when it was founded by the California Pacific Railroad in 1868. You can read about early days in “Davisville ‘68: The History and Heritage of the City of Davis”

by Joann Leach Larkey or in The Enterprise’s “Those Who Make Memories” bound edition published in 1996.

Dixon: This neighboring community in northern Solano County is home to many who work in Davis but prefer Dixon’s smalltown ways and want lower-cost housing.

Dog parks: When the Davis Cemetery District board of directors decided dogs should no longer run free at the cemetery, residents started demanding other dog park options.

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Through great persistence and dedication, Davis dog lovers were able to persuade the City Council to build Toad Hollow Dog Park, a two-and-a-halfacre, fully fenced, off-leash area with a double-lock entry gate, drinking fountain and trash stations with plastic bags. Toad Hollow Dog Park is at 1919 Second St. Another fenced, off-leash dog run is at Community Park, 1405 F St. (west of the skate park).

There are several unfenced off-leash parks throughout town.

Domes, The: The Domes are an iconic piece of history, having been built almost entirely by UC Davis students in 1972 as an experiment in community living. The hemispheres sit on the western end of Orchard Park on campus; there are 14 total — one has been converted to an office space and the other 13 each house two UCD students.

Dunning, Bob: For 50-plus years now, this sometimes-controversial Enterprise columnist has commented on Davis, which he calls “The City of All Things Right and Relevant.”

El Macero: With its own golf course and country club, El Macero — or “Elmo” as some locals refer to it — is happy not to be a part of Davis, but rather an unincorporated area of Yolo County.

Farmers Market, Davis: This Davis institution is consistently voted “America’s Favorite Farmers Market.” Year-round at 301 C St. in Central Park, it’s open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. Walk rows of stalls lined with fruits and vegetables — including certified organic produce — meats, chicken, seafood, wine, nuts, eggs and honey.

Choose from a variety of fresh-baked goods, plants, flowers and gifts. Enjoy a picnic from a food stand, made from market ingredients. The Davis Farmers

Market Alliance also manages the UC Davis Farmers Market, on the Quad on from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Wednesdays during fall and spring quarters; and the Sutter Davis Hospital Farmers Market, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, May through September, at 2000 Sutter Place.

Football stadiums: UC Davis opened its new, $31 million Aggie Stadium in 2007. It’s a fantastic — although sometimes blazingly hot — place to watch the UCD Aggies compete against other Big Sky Conference football teams. Ron & Mary Brown Stadium opened to rave reviews at Davis High School in the fall of 2009 after a major fundraising campaign by the DHS Blue & White Foundation.

Grandstands, concession stands and restrooms opened the following autumn.

Guinness record: Yes, Davis owns one, thanks to the 2010 “World’s Greatest Bicycle Parade,” organized by the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge. Nearly 1,000 bicyclists pedaled in a single line to earn the record. Or should we say, “Davis owned one” since it looks like the record was beaten in 2016 by Dhaka, Bangladesh, with 1,186 people, then broken by Ashgabat, Turkmenistan in 2019 who had 1,995 people ride in a single line bike parade.

Hattie Weber Museum: Built in 1911, the tiny Old Davis Library was at 117 F St. When the new library was built on East 14th St., the old library served various uses and became the downtown recreation building for city programs.

In 1988 it was moved from F Street to the northeast corner of Central Park where it now stands at 445 C St. International House: I-House, as it is called, is a retreat for foreign students, scholars and members of the community interested in global issues.

The house at 10 College Park was expanded in 1997.

Joggers, The: A bronze piece consisting of two running figures by Tony Natsoulas, this work of art has an interesting “only in Davis” story. When the piece was installed in the spring of 1986 outside what was then the Davis Police Department at 226 F St., some community members worried that the joggers’ pointing fingers could pose a safety hazard.

Later, the figures were moved back from the sidewalk a few feet.

Madrigals, The: Known for beautiful music and luxurious costumes, the Davis High School Madrigal Choir has earned a national and international reputation. In competitions at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales and the Prague

International Choral Competition, the choir has won the distinction as the best chamber choir. Karen Gardias was recently awarded best director at the Leonardo DaVinci International Choral Festival in Florence.

Manetti Shrem Museum of Art: In a recent New York Times article that talks about what to do in Sacramento if you have 36 hours, they had one mustsee place in Davis — you guessed it, The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. Opening in November of 2016, museum represents the fine arts at UC Davis. The museum is named for its founding donors, Jan Shrem, founder of Clos Pegase winery in the Napa Valley, and his wife, arts patron Maria Manetti Shrem, who made the gallery possible with a $10 million gift to the university in 2011.

Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts: This sumptuous theater on the southern edge of campus nestles right up to the railroad tracks, but fear not — fabulous soundproofing and unparalleled acoustics have earned it high marks among performers and patrons alike. Top-notch performers and speakers, from violinist Itzhak Perlman to comedian Hasan Minaj to former President Clinton, have graced the stage.

Movie theaters: Davis movie buffs have 13 screens from which to watch mainstream and independent features. The Regal Stadium 5 complex in the Fifth and G Plaza has comfy stadium-style seats. Regal Holiday 6 offers six screens at First and F streets. And the Varsity Theatre, 616 Second St., shows independent films on two screens.

MU: The Memorial Union complex on the UC Davis campus is the hub of the campus. The Coffee House, or CoHo, is a popular spot, and opens onto the Quad.

In addition to food and books, the MU offers a 12-lane bowling alley, pool room and video game area. Many public talks and lectures are held in MU meeting rooms.

Muir Commons: Residents of the nation’s first co-housing project took residence in 1991 on Muir Woods Place in the Aspen subdivision of West Davis.

Homeowners have their own townhouses, but they also share a common kitchen and dining room where they can cook and eat meals together if they choose.

Mustangs: This gets confusing, so pay close attention. The mustang was once the official mascot of UC Davis,

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LINGO: ‘The Davis Children’s Nutcracker’ is a great holiday tradition From Page C22 although most people thought the mascot was the Bossy Cow-Cow, otherwise known as Hamburger Patty. Some years ago, much to the chagrin of some of UCD’s elder alumni, students ousted the mustang, known as Ollie, in place of the cow.

But now the official UCD mascot is a horse named “Gunrock.” The horse as a UCD symbol dates back to 1921, when the U.S. Army brought a stud thoroughbred son of Man o’ War named Gunrock to campus to supply high-quality stock for the cavalry.

Noise ordinance: There’ll be no loud music in this town, and don’t even think about snoring.

The Farmers Market and leaf blowers also have been the subject of Davis’ controversial and confusing noise ordinance. Violators can receive a fine.

“The Davis Children’s Nutcracker”: This elaborate annual holiday production involves more than 250 children portraying everything from mice to snowflakes. Tickets are hard to come by and go first to family members.

Picnic Day: UCD’s annual April open house can draw up to 100,000 visitors to the university — if it doesn’t rain. Favorite events include the parade, dachshund races and the Frisbee dog contest. Some years are more raucous than event planners might like, and alcohol-related arrests and mayhem in 2010 motivated talk of canceling the event. It continues, however, as revelers try to be on their best behavior.

Quad, The: The center of the university campus, this 10-acre open space is a happening place for students to eat lunch, relax, lie in hammocks, watch

student demonstrations and listen to noon speakers or musicians.

Raptor Center: Part of the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis, the Raptor Center is home to all kinds of sick or injured birds of prey, including owls, falcons and eagles.

Open to the public, the center is run by a group of dedicated student and community volunteers, who kept programs alive after they were threatened by budget cuts.

Recycling: We were recycling before recycling was cool. A curbside recycling program has been active for more than 40 years. Recycle your paper (newspaper, cereal-type boxes, junk mail, magazines, mixed paper), aluminum and tin cans, glass jars and bottles, and plastic soda bottles in your cool, rolling split-recycling cart. Food scraps, foodsoiled paper and yard trimmings are collected in the organics cart.

Shields, Peter J.: The father of UC Davis. In 1899, Shields was the secretary of the state Agricultural Society. In talking to farmers and friends at the State Fair, Shields learned that California had no farm college. In 1903, he began lobbying the Legislature to pass a bill creating a dairy school and experimental farm. In 1906 a site selection committee picked Davisville, and classes began in 1908.

Sister cities: Davis currently has eight, with many of them reflecting shared interests or environmental situations. Our sister cities are Inuyama, Japan; Qufu and Wuxi, China; Uman, Ukraine; Rutilio Grande, El Salvador; SangJu, Korea; and Muñoz and Los Banos, Philippines.

Stephens Branch Library: The public library

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Mr. Toad take a selfie next to Toad Hollow, a miniature town next to the toad tunnel that passes under Pole Line Road. shares the honor with the school system of being Davis’ oldest institution.

As a formal branch of the Yolo County library system, it was in place six years before the city of Davis was incorporated in 1917. The library that most people are familiar with, the one at 315 E. 14th St., was built in 1968 (the first library is now the Hattie Weber Museum in Central Park), was expanded in 1992 and was further expanded in 2010. A South Davis satellite branch is at Montgomery Elementary School.

Toad tunnel: When construction began on the Pole Line Road overcrossing, environmentalists worried about frogs being squashed en route to their breeding grounds. The idea of the toad tunnel (common in Europe) was to protect the frogs on their journey. There’s no consensus yet as to whether any toads actually use the tunnel. Toad Hol-

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Trees: Davis’ beautiful tree-lined streets give the Core Area downtown the feel of a small Midwestern town. Davis street trees include almonds, the Chinese hackberry, sycamores, Chinese tallow (it looks like an aspen), thornless honey locusts and many varieties of ash.

Turkey Trot: This annual walk, walk/run and run — and even a “Dog Jog” — takes place each year on the weekend before Thanksgiving and attracts a lot of people.

More than 3,000 adults and children are expected at this year’s annual event,

which starts downtown at the corner of Sixth and C streets. The winners receive — what else? — a turkey.

UC Davis: Without this, we’d be Woodland — not that there’s anything wrong with that. The foundation of Davis, UCD began as the University Farm in 1906, an adjunct to UC Berkeley. It now boasts a law school, medical school, College of Engineering, a Graduate School of Management and School of Veterinary Medicine.

Unitrans: The university’s transportation system, with a staff of all-student drivers, recently celebrated its 50th year. It’s famous for its London-style double-decker buses and also has a fleet of natural gaspowered buses.

U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame: We’ve always touted ourselves as the Bicycle Capital of the United States. Now, we really are, thanks to the 2009 relocation of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame from New Jersey to Davis. It is housed at 303 Third St., downtown and features changing exhibits honoring Hall of Fame inductees and bicycling history.

Veterans’ Memorial Theater: On 14th Street, the building is used for everything from high school plays to dance recitals by Davis’ professional companies. Bookings run one year in advance in this city-subsidized performance venue, part of the Veterans’ Memorial Center. Other rooms and the patio at the VMC are used for events like meetings and wedding receptions.

Village Homes: In West Davis, this unique subdivision built in the 1980s is partly responsible for the city’s reputation for being a pioneer in the use of solar energy and conservation.

It’s on the must-see list for every VIP who comes to Davis. Past visitors have included Prince Charles, Rosalynn Carter and French President Francois Mitterrand. It’s a little ironic that one of Davis’ claims to fame is a developer’s subdivision. The neighborhood also honors J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” with many streets named after characters and places from his novels.

Water tank: The artists who painted “Same Sun” — also known as Davis’ east area water tank — hope it tells passersby that Davis is about more than cows and bicycles. Sofia Lacin and Hennessy Christophel painted Davis’ 4 million-gallon canvas in 2012 thanks to a $75,000 grant from the City Council. Changing seasonal shadows fill in blanks where letters spell out the Latin words, “Sol omnibus lucet” on the Summer Solstice.

Water towers: There are three in Davis — two on campus (west of Mrak Hall and one near the dairy) and one in town, off Eighth Street.

Wetlands, Davis: Spanning 400 acres in the southern panhandle of Conaway Ranch, between Willow Slough and the Yolo Bypass, this $6 million wetlands project is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ nationwide effort to restore natural habitat lost through federal development. Funded 75 percent by the federal government but operated by the city of Davis, the project combines stormwater and treated wastewater from the nearby city treatment plant to create a habitat area with continuous water circulation.

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By Leslie Crenna Special to The Enterprise Welcome back, students! This year will definitely not be like last year, but it won’t be anything like the year before either. Change is definitely the new normal. But don’t let the idea of “normal” deceive you. The pandemic is only one symptom of a bigger problem.

If you’re coming from outside California or the western states, you’ll probably notice an immediate lack of rain falling from the skies and a lot of headlines about raging wildfires. At print time, we may be experiencing poor air quality that might make you think twice about outdoor sports. You may be escaping flooding at home.

If you’re an inhabitant of this planet, you may have noticed that things are heating up. Climate anxiety may be gripping you, and the idea of jumping back into classes and your studies might be more than a little daunting.

So, what can you do?

First, grieve, it’s okay. The future will not be like the past.

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Bikes are a great way for students to get around in Davis! Better not text while biking, though!

Explore those feelings that make it hard to move forward, commit or focus. Seek out others who share your grief. Give yourself credit for the progress you’ve made and give yourself a break. It’s hard. Learn from folks like Clover Hogan and Ingrid Fetell Lee. Next, build a bridge between denial and despair, and get busy!

UC Davis is a leader in sustainability, so you’re covered there. If you’re off-campus, the City of Davis and Cool Davis are also here to help.

Top 6 things you can do to make a difference in your new town: ■ Ride your bike to get around.

■ Wash your hands, wear a mask when appropriate and get vaccinated.

■ Conserve energy, especially between 4 and 9 p.m., to avoid brownouts.

■ Conserve water all the time.

■ Go into a field that prioritizes the environment or environmental justice.

■ Eat less meat.

■ Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too!

■ Stay indoors if air quality is poor when possible, especially if you have asthma or another underlying health condition ■ If air quality is unhealthy or worse, operate fans with filters and change filters often. Ask your property owner to make sure this happens.

■ Limit outdoor activities and stay indoors during excessive heat events.

■ Seek help, any kind of help, if you need it.

For more ideas to lower your impact on the environment, visit Cool Davis at www.cooldavis. org/cool-solutions and the City of Davis at https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/publicworks-utilities-and-operations/ environmental-resources and https://gettingarounddavis. org/.

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West Village: A whole new “zero net energy” community sprouted up on UC Davis ag land south of Russell Boulevard and west of Highway 113.

West Village is home to students, faculty and staff members as well as the site of a new satellite center for Sacramento City College.

Whole Earth Festival: Each spring, this counter-culture event draws hippies and spectators from across Northern California to a three-day handicraft and music celebration on campus featuring speakers and activists on Mother’s Day weekend.

Wildhorse: Surrounded by an 18-hole championship golf course, this Davis subdivision which started being built in 1999 was the focus of a prolonged political controversy but now is home to hundreds of families.

Wildlife ponds: There are two in Davis. West Davis Pond, off Arlington Boulevard, attracts numerous birds.

Another bird sanctuary, wildlife habitat and pond is in North Davis off the extension of Anderson Road at Northstar Park. It also is visible to the west if you’re driving up County Road 101A toward Woodland.

Winters: This small town only 15 miles from Davis, known as “The Gateway to Lake Berryessa,” has historic charm and a rural lifestyle. It has a lively downtown district, is home to the county’s top fruit and nut orchards and is an increasingly popular bedroom community for those who work in Davis or Sacramento.

Woodland: The City of Trees and the Yolo County seat, Woodland boasts its own restored and active opera house, a beautiful collection of historic homes, and the home of the state’s only free-admission county fair (in August).

Seven miles north of Davis,

about 61,000 people call Woodland home.

Yolo: The word is derived from the Patwin Indians who lived on this land when the Europeans were settling the New World. “Yolo” means “tule place”; a tule is a reedy marsh plant similar to a cattail. In recent years, YOLO has gotten a hipster makeover as the acronym for “You Only Live Once.”

Yolo Basin Foundation: Is a nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to inspiring and educating people about wetlands and wildlife. This 3,300-acre reserve demonstrates what can be done when all stakeholders (local, county, state, nation and private landowners) are brought together to work toward a common goal of preservation. President Clinton visited the Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area in 1997.

Yolo County: We tend to vote Democratic and slightly left of center, but we’re also an economically conservative agricultural county. Tomatoes, wine grapes, almonds, rice and sunflower seeds are our biggest products.

Zipcar: Acting on a recommendation from the city of Davis Climate Action Team, the council approved a contract with Massachusetts-based Zipcar in an attempt to reduce our carbon footprint. The cars are self-service, available 24 hours a day, and can be reserved online or on a cell phone.

Zombie Bike Ride: The Zombie Bike Ride is a free community ride on Halloween day on Davis’ 13-mile bike loop, organized by the Davis Odd Fellows and The Bike Campaign. Participants dress up as zombies, or their favorite Halloween costumes, while watching out for “professional” zombies along the way. Proceeds from the sponsors of this event benefit Norcal Trykers, a nonprofit organization that provides custom tricycles to children with special needs. Visit www. zombiebikeparade.com.

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Enjoy a weekend in Winters

By Emma Johnson Special to the Express A Friday evening in Winters could start with wine and cheese at the downtown tasting rooms, Berryessa Gap Winery Downtown Tasting Room and Turkovich Family Wines.

But wine isn’t the only spirit that’s served in Winters. Those who prefer beer can stop at Hooby’s Brewing on Main Street or Berryessa Brewing Company and Green River Brewing & Taproom, both located just outside of town.

All three of these establishments serve food as well. Hooby’s Brewing and Green River have their own kitchens, while Berryessa Brewing Company hosts a rotating cast of regional food trucks.

The options for alcoholic beverages doesn’t stop there. Patio 29 Spirits Co. will be serving locally distilled spirits on Railroad Avenue. This family-run tasting room is distilling naturally flavored whiskeys, rums and other spirits.

Alcoholic beverages aren’t the only way to wile away time in downtown Winters. Take some time to go shopping at some of

the many boutiques and stores that dot Main Street.

The Winters Collective brings multiple local vendors under one roof, and is a good place to purchase anything from cut flowers to hand-pressed cards. The Flying Pig, The Farmer’s Closet and Christian’s Corner all sell home decor and interior design pieces as well as fashion items. Adry’s Fiesta Boutique is great for small gifts and formal outfits. Check out jewelry and handbags at Belle Boutique. Look in the windows of ARC Guitar to see not just the instruments, but also a great example of the original interior of these historic buildings.

While you’re walking through historic Winters look out for the lonely parking meter, which has been known to trick a few unsuspecting tourists out of a few quarters. The parking meter has now operated at a loss for the past four years running, in part because the anonymous committee who installed it has donated all of the meter’s funds (and then some) to local nonprofits like the Winters Senior Foundation, the Winters Guerilla Gardeners.

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ABOVE: Enjoy a pint at Hooby’s Brewing at 9 E. Main St. in Winters. BELOW LEFT: Capay Valley Vineyard is open Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. No appointment is necessary, but they encourage calling in first.

The parking meter isn’t far from the city’s smallest park, located at the center of the historic district. The park has just enough room for a bench, a free little library and a piano.

While you’re walking look out for the murals. Painted as a part of a summer class with the help of local muralist, they portray visual interpretations of the many layers of the town’s history.

The mural from this summer, painted on the side of Winters Market, is easy to spot from the Grant Avenue and Railroad Avenue intersection as visitors come into town from 505.

If it’s later in the week, make sure to stop by the Winters History Museum, run by the Historical Society of Winters. Volunteer docents will talk with you about

the latest exhibit and the enormous printing press located in the middle of the room. The museum is free, but donations are appreciated.

Now that your reservation time has finally come around, head over to dinner. Winters most famous option is the original Buckhorn Steakhouse, located at the historic DeVibliss Hotel building.There are more options all around downtown, all within walking distance. The Putah Creek Cafe serves up pizzas straight from their artisan oven.

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Carboni’s Ristorante, located inside Hotel Winters, will serve up Italian food.

It’s a busy evening, get some rest. Hotel Winters offers a free art gallery featuring local artists.

They also have a rooftop bar to take in the sites of Winters and a water wall feature and fire pits to relax out down on their patio.

There are other local lodging options available beyond Hotel Winters as multiple homeowners host Airbnb rentals at varying prices.

After a good night’s sleep, check out Winters’ breakfast options. If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast, hit up Putah Creek. Their Farmer’s Breakfast

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Murals celebrate Winters’ history

By Crystal Apilado Express Editor-in-Chief The Winters Participation Gallery has been the major stakeholder in the creation of murals around town that depict Winters history.

Winters History Mural artists and instructors gather each summer to work out the details of the projects. Valerie Whitworth, part of the Participation Gallery’s team, said the murals bring Winters history to both community members who are new to town and for those who already live here. Much care, consideration and research goes into the creation of each mural.

Artists (local youth and adults) work side-by-side to learn about the history of Winters as they look through historical photos, documents and stories from residents. From there the artists select symbols to tell a story about Winters history and bring it to life through the mural.

The Participation Gallery looks to support emerging artists and pair them with professionals to model how art can lead to a profession and experience the process first hand. The experience gives them an opportunity to gain skills, learn how to interact with clients and team members as well as about how the process works in itself. The last three installments artists were paired with Winters muralist, Jaime Montiel. Local Winters community member Celestino Galabasa Jr., also stepped in to work on the 2019 Winters Laundryworks mural project and the 2020 John Rogers building mural project.

“We wanted them to learn how they could do this as a profession,” said Whitworth.

The first mural was created by five Winters High School seniors on the back of the Anytime Fitness building on Newt’s Expressway.

Students worked together over the summer of 2021 to bring the latest Winters history mural to life on the side of the Winters Market located at 3 Grant Avenue.

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The second was created on the side of Lorenzo’s Market in the fall of 2018. The third installment on the Winters Laundryworks by First Northern Bank was completed over the summer of 2019. Despite the pandemic, the 2020 mural was created over the summer on the east wall of the Rogers Building along Russell Boulevard.

Winters High School art teacher Kate Humphrey works alongside students on the design process from start to finish. Students spend time working with a client to learn about a vision for the mural. They then do research on Winters history for inspiration. During the process the young artists engage into discussions about history and culture.

“You would be amazed at the deep conversations students have when they are engaged,”

Humphrey said.

With the 2019 installment she said the decided theme of the mural focused on the history of the building itself.

“The theme focuses on Winters History, specifically the John Rogers building and the uses that this building has had over its lifetime,” said Humphrey.

The most recent mural on the side of the Winters Market facing the Railroad and Grant Avenues intersection highlights iconic Winters sites, the Mexican folk art of papel picado, a tribute to Winters resident Christopher Mendoza, traditional Winters events and more.

“We pick walls and buildings with an interesting history. We talk to the owner of where we’re painting so they understand it’s part of Winters history and has a connection with the town,” said lead muralist Jaime Montiel.

“Part of the projects we do is historical research. We’ve gone to the Yolo County Archives and had speakers like Woody Fridae and Tom Crisp talk to the students involved. This starts conversations with parents and grandparents. From there we come up with a couple of drafts of the mural and decide what’s best for the site.”

Although the project is led by professional muralists, a portion of the creative labor is comprised of students lead by Humphrey and assistant muralist Celestino Galabasa.

Humphrey said there is a bigger picture to the history project than just beautiful murals.

“One of our goals is to work with the Historical Society of Winters and the Winters Chamber of Commerce to develop a Mural Trail that will allow visitors to take a walking tour of our

business district and learn about Winters’ rich cultural, economic, agricultural and artistic history,” said Humphrey.

The nonprofit accepts donations to cover insurance for mural projects, purchase supplies, stipends for professional services and provide scholarships for the students.

Direct donations to the Winters Mural Class Fund can be mailed in or made online at https://www.wintersparticipationgallery.org/donate.

See photos of the mural process and more community-participation art projects on https:// www.facebook.com/WintersParticipationGallery/. Learn more about the Winters Participation Gallery or donate online at https://www.wintersparticipationgallery.org.

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A piece of Winters history brought back to life

By Aaron Geerts McNaughton Media At the corner of Second and Main Streets, perhaps the most unique — and iconic — building in town is coming back to life.

To revitalize this piece of Winters history, however, required the lion’s share of resiliency and determination.

The Spanish colonial era building was built back in 1912.

Teeming with history and culture, it served as more than a church, but something of a community center as well. With this in mind, Rhonda Pope Flores and her husband have renovated the building while keeping its original purpose intact.

“It was originally a church.

Interestingly, I learned in some research that what we’re doing isn’t much different from its original use,” Pope Flores said.

“It had dances, plays, performing arts, fundraisers and basically all the things we want to use it for. The building won’t primary be a church, it will have a community aspect attached to it for other events supporting local businesses. I also have local artists wanting an open mic night and other people wanting to have dance class downstairs. I’ve learned a lot about what people want and it’s nice incorporating those needs into the overall vision.”

The Pope Flores’ purchased the building last December and began cleanup right away.

Paperwork mired progress — as it usually does — but after months of hard work, the couple is now putting the finishing touches on their renovation.

“People will be very surprised to see we’ve preserved everything. We have the original wood, and the benches have been restored and re-stained.

Historical preservation is in my background, and now we’re

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The most noticeable change to the building is the color. The black and white pays homage to the Spanish colonial era from which it’s modeled. Below, historical preservation has been key — the original wood and benches have been restored and re-stained. working with the city to get as much documentation done as possible,” Pope Flores said.

“People drive by and yell ‘great job’ and ‘keep up the good work!’ It’s nice because I wasn’t sure if people wanted something here, but people are really liking it.”

Perhaps the most noticeable change to the building is the color. The black and white pays homage to the Spanish colonial era it’s modeled from. The purple doors, however, are a homage to the artist which the building derives its name: The Grand Prince Odeum.

“The purple doors are Prince’s color, and it’s all very deco art era from the 1920’s. That was a very artistic time in our history, so it’s a blend of the two,” Pope Flores said about the merging of historical and cultural influences. “I

love that we own a building filled with rich history. I see it as a duty to take care of it, and I

think my husband and I have won people over. We’re open and transparent with what we’re

doing and up-to-date on every aspect of what we’re doing.”

If anyone were to question the Pope Flores’ intentions and efficacy, it’s important to know it’s simply matter of keeping Winters’ history healthy.

“There’s too much of our history that’s easily erased. People come in and want to develop new buildings and don’t have an appreciation for these old buildings with rich history attached to them,” Pope Flores opened up. “It’s time to really make it a benefit to the community so people can use it, enjoy it and be proud. When we’re done with this building, it will be the jewel of Winters.”

Pope Flores said she’s long been interested in the performing arts and musical theater, even while growing up in West Sacramento and graduating from River City High School.

“I was one of those kids who grew up watching Fame and I was going to go to New York and be a famous dancer,” Pope Flores said. “It didn’t quite work out that way, but I’ve always been intrigued by art, music and theatre.”

Pope Flores didn’t become an actor, though she does play the piano, and she now works as Chairwoman of the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California. The job keeps her busy, she said, but also allows her some freedom to branch out and pursue her other interests.

Starting the art center had been something “scratching at my heart for a while,” she said.

Pope Flores hopes to have the building serve as a communityoriented event space that will collaborate with local artists and businesses and potentially serve as a venue for private events such as birthday celebrations or graduations.

Edward Booth contributed to this article.

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The 128 Hall & Kitchen embodies community, offers fun

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer The COVID pandemic brought closures for many small businesses. However, co-owners María Rojo, Silverio Arteaga and Noé Cuevas flipped the script and opting to open one — The 128 Hall & Kitchen.

The 128 offers a rental hall (which can hold up to 100 guests), catering services, a bar with a rotating menu featuring pub food, and more from third party agencies including a DJ, bands, bakery, florist.

“We’re focusing on gourmet burgers, sandwiches and bringing back the Cody’s Torpedo,” Rojo said, talking about the menu. “I even asked the Lintons for the original Torpedo recipe and got their blessing.”

There were been plenty of hurdles to get over every step of the

way to finally opening The 128 Hall & Kitchen.

“Because of COVID, it took me six months to get my liquor license when it should take 60 days max,” Rojo said addressing some of the challenges. “Everything was not up to code when we acquired the property, and we were trying to meet the local, state and federal regulations.

Everything from building codes, health codes, ADA state codes and federal requirements for alcohol — all of this during COVID. Also convincing my business partners to join me, but I got it done and we have a great working relationship. This all wouldn’t be possible without them.”

Even still, Rojo maintained her steely resolve and created a business mosaic comprised of all things Winters. From the décor to the menu, The 128 is a true homage to the hometown.

Inside The 128, patrons can order food, local wines and beer.

BELOW, María Rojo envisions The 128 Hall & Kitchen to be a celebration of Winters and its community and hired local artists and businesses to help revamp the building.

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“This is a celebration of our hometown because everything from the inside and art, to the people I hire, are all from Winters,” Rojo explained. “We’re

selling local wines, beers, food and supporting all the locals who do crafts.”

Rojo also raved about a Winters High School Senior Capstone project that beautified the interior.

“I also sponsored Melanie Perdaza in her capstone project,” said Rojo. “I told her, ‘I want you to paint this entire wall.’ It’s a map of Winters with the 128 where it’s at and other Winters businesses — past and present.

Then I had her paint her name on the wall so she can take recognition for her work.”

Patrons can enjoy live bands and music on the weekends. The 128 treats the community to a live performance every Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. One can also find Steady Eddy’s custom, 128 dark espresso roast coffee blend there.

Rojo’s overarching goal is to not only celebrate Winters, but to provide something local and

“This is a celebration of our hometown because everything from the inside and art are all from Winters.”

María Rojo affordable for families to enjoy.

With all the hard work put into it, The 128 is set to become as integral to Winters as the highway its named after.

The 128 Hall & Kitchen is located at 1123 Grant Ave. For more information and updates follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/the128hallandkitchen/ or visit their website at https://the128winters.com/.

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By Taylor Buley Publisher

Amid the hot, final days of summer it was difficult to get the kids to agree to go with me. But, with the kerplunk of a de-energized television and the heavy sigh of a closed laptop, both of my children were in the air-conditioned truck and we were off on adventure west of Interstate 505 to return hours later only on the condition of a full stomach.

As far as things usually go for the area, these days Esparto and its nearby neighbors are bursting with activity. With eyes open to seeing these new opportunities myself, and a hankering for a hamburger, my boys and I turned errands into an adventure with a car trip through Capay Valley.

As we left northward, where County Road 89 stops pretending in Winters to be a highfalutin avenue, we were escorted out of town by the beautiful Hostetler almond orchards and the future raisins that line them. The first in a procession of wonderful opportunities to see firsthand the handiwork of our neighbors in our agriculturally-rich homeland. y.

Next, we drove by a melon to field with harvest seemingly s underway. We saw hayfields and h- corn, unripe walnuts and dried up sunflowers. Some fields on Road 89 stretched verdant and r replete with tomatoes; others es laid bare, full only of opportuace- nity.

Driving beyond Park Winters, at the famous event venue that approximates the Greater Wind to ters Area’s northernmost boundary, my kids stare out the

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Rows of decorative flowers grow at Full Belly Farm in the Capay Valley. window at the rows of crops as we go onward to Esparto. Agricultural well after agricultural well passes by, with an increasing number of trees joining them at high speed. The abundant land is abuzz with an abundance of pollinators, much of them imported by hive and visiting Yolo County today along with us.

Our trip left Road 89 at Guy’s Corner, where the recent installation of a nearby roundabout has all but redefined the face of Madison. My kids were unimpressed at the renovation, but as I safely merged onto California

State Route 16, I wondered whether the roundabout there vexed and confused its neighbors as much as the first roundabout had done so in Winters.

With the migrant center in the rearview mirror, however, I soon shook off the wonder, reminding myself that I really need to visit La Plazita, the nondescript taqueria — that, ipso facto, I figure — must be amazing.

Onward we drove, eyes out for change on our way toward Esparto, Brooks and Rumsey.

Near another ugly Dollar General we passed by Manas Ranch

Custom Meat Market, the final caretaker of so many local FFA project animals. The hamburger cravings intensified.

Our eventual goal was lunch at the Esparto eatery, Ravine on 16, opened up two years ago by James Kinter, son of Paula, who owns the excellent Road Trip Bar & Grill. Road Trip is a longtime favorite in our family as an adventure destination for soft serve ice cream, and, staying in the family, Ravine on 16 has become a favorite pitstop of mine whenever business calls me into Capay Valley. It serves Woodland’s Blue Note Brewery on tap and has a picture of Buster Posey on the wall.

As you turn into town, to get to Ravine on 16 you pass the spectacular Tuli Mem Park, the multi-million public swim facility that also opened in 2019. Its accompanying basketball court and baseball field, circular art installation and sculptural crane put a $2.9 million California Department of Parks and Recreation grant to good use.

Across Yolo Avenue, the main street in Esparto where our roadway again masquerades as an avenue, you can see capital fundraising signage for the future community health center whose land was purchased by the Yocha Dehe tribe. Winters-born nonprofit RISE Inc. will work in partnership with Winters Healthcare on new community health services. The new facility, sited on roughly two acres, will join the 9-acre recreational facility to form a beautiful gateway welcoming roadtrippers to Esparto.

Our goal is not far past

Esparto Park and the fire station, next to the bodega that sells the best candied calabasa (squash) pickled in piloncillo, essentially a Mexican brown sugar. It has been structurally renovated, too, expanded and opened as a kitchen, transforming into El Toro Meat Market and Taqueria. El Toro is also a great place to pick up local watermelon from Durst Organic Farms or two-for-a-dollar sweet corn from Simonis ranch. It is perhaps the best sweet corn in the world.

We blew past our intended target, instead turning at the newly painted blue train across from Hog’s Canyon restaurant at the far end of town. Adventure called, I surmised, and we went onward on our roadtrip, toward Road Trip. Eventually we drove past that storied rest stop, too.

We drove beyond the turn that, on another day, we might have taken to Dunningan or Rumsey or to brunch in Guinda at The Commons Farm Kitchen & Bar. Before returning to Esparto for our meal at Ravine on 16 — pizza and hamburgers with sippy cups and sustainable straws — and finally home, I thought to see what Cache Creek looked like these days. On the way we were treated to beautiful chaparral vistas dotted with roadside olives and hillside gall-covered oaks.

As the road curves on its way to Cache Creek Casino it nestles beautiful, mature farms like Capay Organic, Taber Ranch and Farm Fresh to You. The new hotel is towering, and almost foreboding: the perfect adventure endstop and a signal for lunchtime.

WEEKEND: Families with children should stop by impressive City Park From Page C25 is a perennial favorite. For a later brunch, go to Preserve, Green River Taproom or Carboni’s.

If you need some coffee before you can fully function, walk down to Steady Eddy’s Coffee House. They serve lighter breakfasts and lunches, along with smoothies and specialty coffee drinks. If you love their coffee, take some home with you. They sell their freshly roasted beans and other local wares inside. Coffee drinkers sitting on Steady Eddy’s patio on a Saturday morning will see cyclist see cyclists ride in and hitch up their bikes at the racks before grabbing a snack and swinging through the local bike shop, Velocity.

Families with children should stop by the impressive City Park, built through community effort.

The park is ADA accessible and has a special section for younger children, along with a rock

climbing wall, two sets of swings and a zipline.

Stop for lunch at Ocean Restaurant for Chinese food, or grab some Mexican food at El Pueblo Meat Market & Deli. El Pueblo serves up a menu that includes homemade salsas and horchata.

There are also food truck options at the corners of the Grant and Railroad Avenues intersection. El Verduzco’s Taco Truck is a local favorite, while The Buckhorn BBQ Truck is a new addition.

The Pizza Factory has finally reopened, and locals are stopping in for equal servings of pizza and nostalgia.

If you’re heading up to Lake Berryessa, you will see the Kountry Kitchen, which serves up American and Mexican food, at the beginning of town.

Lake-goers could also get a picnic lunch at Lorenzo’s Market, which has been family-run for three generations. They have deli sandwiches and salad options.

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Wildlife of Putah Creek, Lake Solano Go for a walk and see how many of these animals you can spot

By Emma Johnson Special to The Enterprise Western pond turtles The western pond turtle and its dull, patternless shell might be dull in color, but these native turtles are entertaining swimmers to watch. While they might be slow on land, they are speedy and graceful once they get in the water. Look out for them resting on partially submerged logs in the shallows.

Riffle sculpin and prickly sculpin These two species are wellcamouflaged bottom dwellers, so you will have to be sharp-eyed and patient to catch a glimpse of them. The riffle sculpin like cool, fast flowing water, but the prickly sculpin can also be found in warmer, slower waters.

Chinook Salmon Once almost nonexistent in Putah Creek, the chinook salmon has returned to Putah Creek thanks to conservation efforts.

These fish need year-round water flow to make it up the creek to good spawning areas.

In the fall the Railroad Bridge is one of the best places to catch a glimpse of a few spawning salmon. Stand at the midway point of the bridge and look down into the shallow water of Putah Creek. If you’re lucky you will catch a glimpse of a pair of salmon swimming in place. This is usually a mated pair protecting their clutch of eggs. Occasionally one might take a short break from the constant swimming and go along with the water flow for a few moments, but after a short

Beavers are nocturnal animals, but if you catch one out you will be able to identify it by the way it swims with only its head poking above the water.

break these protective parents will swim right back to their clutch.

It is best to observe these fish from a distance and leave the family alone.

Birds of Putah Creek Putah Creek is a great stop for birds, which makes it a great place for birdwatchers to visit. To date there have been over 200 species of birds reported along Putah Creek.

Western yellow-billed cuckoo These endangered birds are a rare sighting anywhere, but have been spotted along Putah Creek.

Look out for their long tails, brown feathers and white bellies.

Pipevine swallowtail These butterflies lay their eggs on vine called Dutchman’s pipe, which grows along the banks of Putah Creek. The larvae eat the vine after they hatch. Adult pipevine swallowtails can be identified by their dark blue-green wings which have orange spots on their undersides.

Yellow breasted chat These loud songbirds try to stay hidden, but if you watch carefully you might catch a glimpse of their lemon-yellow breast feathers.

Valley elderberry longhorn beetle These small, brightly colored beetles might be hard to spot, considering that they are on the threatened species list. The males are less than an inch long, and have green spots on their red body. The species spends its entire lifecycle in close proximity to the elderberry tree, which grows along Putah Creek.

Red-tailed hawk When watching these raptors in flight, their eponymous tail often gives them away. Look for their gliding flight pattern, comes from their large wingspan.

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Mexican free-tailed bat

A blue heron stakes out its territory on Putah Creek.

Look for these small mammals at dusk from summer to fall. In the evening light they look like small birds in flight, but take note to see if that “bird” is darting through the air at incredible speed. That’s the Mexican freetailed bat, which is considered to have the fastest horizontal speed of any animal.

Their fleshy tail serves as a rudder as they navigate the skies catching small insects. Watch for them after sunset as they fly out of the vacant second stories of

historic Winters buildings, and watch them hunting over Putah Creek.

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River otters

The beavers of Putah Creek build their homes in the creek’s soft banks. They can be a plant restorationist’s nightmare, as they prefer gnawing on native plants and leave the nonnative ones to thrive. If you see a restoration area with young trees and shrubs wrapped in protective fencing, beavers are one of the reasons why.

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These members of the weasel swim along the bed of the creek catching frogs and crayfish.

Otters will also leave to water to hunt for smaller mammals. These top notch predators can also be caught playing on the banks of the creek, often by zipping down slides of their own creation into

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Beavers

Swainson’s hawk Swainson’s hawks migrate through Yolo County on their way to their destinations in Canada and Argentina. These threatened species have the longest migrations of any North American raptor.

Coopers and sharp-shinned hawks These raptors fall under the subcategory of accipiters. They have shorter wingspans which allows them to dart through the air quickly as they hunt down smaller birds of prey.

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By Jennifer Donofrio Special to The Enterprise The City of Davis Bike and Pedestrian Program extends a warm welcome to all incoming and returning UC Davis students, staff and faculty. You’ve probably learned that Davis is a fantastic place to ride your bike and walk. The City of Davis and UC Davis are both recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Platinum level Bicycle Friendly Community and University, respectively. We pride ourselves on hosting a world class university and being the bicycle capital of the U.S. Some of you are living in Davis for the first time and others are returning to town after an extended absence. Before you join the many bike riders, skateboarders, walkers and drivers in Davis, below are a few important tips and safety reminders to make your time in Davis rewarding.

To be a successful bike rider in Davis, the most important skill

you need is controlling your bicycle. If you have not ridden your bicycle in a long time, you are not alone. Many people arrive in Davis knowing how to pedal, but not necessarily how to maneuver their bicycles with confidence. Make sure you can stop and start your bike without falling over. Practice!

Now, you might not know everything about biking. Don’t worry, the City and UC Davis are here to support you with free, online bike education classes.

UC Davis students can sign up for a free online bike education class — Cycling Savvy Basics — on Canvas. City of Davis residents can sign-up for the Biking with Confidence class at cityofdavis.org/bikes.

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People walking, boarding, biking, wheeling and driving around Davis should always make their intentions clear to everyone sharing the road or path. Bicyclists should also use hand signals, and check behind them before making a turn or changing lanes. Motor vehicle drivers should make eye contact with and courteously acknowledge other road users.

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■ Send an email to PWWeb@ cityofdavis.org ■ Call Public Works at 530-7575686 We are excited you are joining our community and getting around Davis by walking, biking and using public transit. If you’d like to learn more about getting around Davis without a car, the gettingarounddavis.org website is a great resource! If you have any questions about biking and walking in Davis, please send me an email at jdonofrio@cityof davis.org.

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