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To me, the word “quirky” means not just pleasantly unexpected –but also a little zany. Out there, unorthodox – with a twist. And the truth is, as we mature as a country, the things that once defined the good life in Davis as different (for example, the championing of causes like climate change and bicycles) are now just the humdrum markers of a good life anywhere.
Researching decades worth of Enterprise guides in preparation for this, our first-ever magazine Welcome edition, the word “quirky” came up early and often. I’ve been thinking about that word a lot lately. Upon thought, I’m not so sure that Davis is as quirky as it used to be.
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So welcome to Davis, home of experimentation and innovation – where something that seems quirky today is tomorrow eventually proven as right and relevant. Tay Buley,
Is Davis still “warm, friendly and green?” Yes. “Culturally diverse?” Yes. “Maximally creativite, with a thriving entertainment and arts scene?” Yes, yes and yes. But … “quirky?” A more accurate word for Davis culture these days might be “innovative.”Givenourwide selection of outdoor and recreational activities, celebration of diversity and inclusion, across people and the local economy, plus our demonstrated commitment to wildlife, sciences and bicycles, it’s no wonder that the Davis lifestyle has gone mainstream.
Publisher NOT ANYMORE‘QUIRKY’SOFeature : First Responder6 Feature : Manetti Shrem Museum38 History : Davis walking tour24 Scavenger hunt : Public art54 Statistics : In numbers28 Guide : Local attractions57 Feature : On a Bicycle12 Feature : Zia’s Delicatessen48 Guide : Hidden gems on campus30 Feature : The town & gown10 Trivia : Test your Davis IQ46 Feature : Varsity Cheer18 Calendar : Local events52 Feature : Davis Farmers Market32 Guide : Nearby adventures60 Guide : Transportation66 Guide : Woodland events58
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As businesses reopened and customers began returning — including students and staff — another element of the HDT business program was aimed at keeping everyone as safe as possible. The Davis Chamber of Commerce oversaw a grant program that provided funds to businesses for everything from personal protection equipment to moving more operations outdoors while The
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Over the next couple of years, much of the focus was on helping DDBA members survive, beginning with a gift card program funded by both the DDBA and the city.
But it would still be a long haul through the pandemic, particularly given the lengthy absence of UC Davis students and staff who serve as a significant customer base for many downtown restaurants, bars andNextretailers.tothe rescue came Healthy Davis Together, the city-university partnership that aimed to keep the community safe and thriving despite COVID-19. The DDBA played a key role on the business side of things, coordinating a different gift-card program. That program involved HDT purchasing gift cards directly from businesses to hand out as incentives to community members to get “Overtested.$400,000 went into that
The impact on some of those businesses was evident, he added, bringing some owners to tears.
“It gave businesses a cash infusion and helped boost morale,” noted Maresca, “and it really showed the support of the community.”
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DOWNTOWN DAVIS WORKS ITS MAGIC
Launched weeks after the county issued its stay-at-home order closing non-essential businesses, the downtown stimulus program invited community members to purchase gift cards to their favorite local shops and restaurants and then matched up to $1,000 per business, essentially doubling their sales. The program was hugely successful, with $130,000 raised for downtown businesses in just over two days.
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“You come in with all these ideas and goals and things change instantly,” he noted.
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with big plans for forging greater connections with community members — including UC Davis students and staff — and adding events to get downtown bustling, then promptly had to pivot.
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program to buy gift cards,” Maresca said.Business owners were grateful for theKevineffort.Wan, owner of Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, said his sales increased by 20 percent after the gift card program began in early 2021.“The spend per gift card has been on average four times what the gift card is,” he said at the time. “People come with a $10 gift card, they usually spend 40, 50 bucks. So it’s been a tremendous boon for us.”
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Now Maresca and the DDBA can focus a little more on community events and activities to enliven downtown.OneDDBA event last year — Dive into Downtown — returns in September.Aimedat introducing UC Davis students to all that downtown has to offer, the event encourages them to come downtown on a Monday when businesses offered incentives and coupons and more to get them in their doors.
is held in Central Park from 4 to 10 p.m. and Maresca expects the early hours will be popular with families and hopes college students attending in the evening then head to nightlife spots downtown afterwards.Threeofthose Thursdays will feature a theme, he said, including Octoberfest, a tropical island night and an 80s night.
ARP funds, in fact, have played a key role in much of what DDBA is focused on now.
Funded by ARP funds, interested businesses can get a safety assessment from the Davis Police Department to determine what improvements they can make — think lighting, landscape, hardscape, cameras and more — and the DDBA will provide up to $5,000 in grant funding to help make those improvements.Marescanoted that the goal is to prevent crime by making downtown
There is no cost to the community, but putting on the event is expensive. The city appropriated $150,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to the DDBA to put on this year’s nine-week series and the goal is get corporate sponsors involved so next year’s Thursdays in the Davisphere can run from May to October, Maresca said.
Healthy Davis Together continued its efforts on testing and, later, vaccinations.Together,the DDBA, the chamber, the city, county and university all played a key role in keeping downtown businesses in business, Maresca noted.
For nine weeks, beginning Sept. 1 and concluding Oct. 27, the weekly event will feature live music, family entertainment, traditional and exotic food and beverage, a beer and wine garden, local retail and service providers, arts and crafts, and nonprofit organizations. Each event will begin with acts from local performing arts groups and end with regional or touring bands on stage with professional staging, lighting and Thursdaysaudio.inthe Davisphere
Last year's Dive into Downtown ended up being “the busiest Monday downtown has ever seen,” Maresca said, introducing new students to what Davis has to offer and giving businesses a chance to welcome them.Dive into Downtown returns on Sept. 19 this Meanwhile,year.new this year is “Thursdays in the Davisphere.”
Another allotment from the city will focus on safety concerns downtown.Crime,said Maresca, really spiked during the pandemic, likely in part to the absence of people downtown keeping an eye on things. That’s tapered down, he said, but there are still issues.
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Enter the “Safer Davis” program focused on crime prevention through environmental design.
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It’s where he expected his focus to be back in March 2020 when he took on the role as DDBA’s executive director, two and a half years and a lengthy worldwide pandemic ago.
businesses less susceptible.
Along with all of that, the Davis Downtown Business Association will also be back with many of the events community members have longTheyloved.include:
Heading into 2023, many other popular DDBA events are scheduled to return as well, including a Health and Wellness Fair, Mother’s Day events, the Father’s Day pub crawl and Hot Davis Days car show.
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• The Zombie Bike Ride (date to be determined);
goals for the coming year is ramping up marketing, especially to students, to let them know about all these events downtown.
• Shop Small Weekend, a threeday event (Nov. 26-28) complete with raffles and prizes to encourage residents to start their holiday shopping downtown; and
• The Treat Trail, which
And chief among the DDBA’s
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Learn more about the Davis Downtown Business Association at https://davisdowntown.com.
invites children to trick-or-treat at downtown businesses on Halloween afternoon;
• December to Remember, from Dec. 1-20, featuring a downtown window-decorating contest, Elfon-the-Shelf scavenger hunt (where kids can search for the elf in downtown businesses) and more.
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Also on the DDBA agenda: cleanliness downtown, including something like the Downtown Streets program, which encourages homeless folks to help with cleaning and rewarding them with gift cards to local businesses. That, in turn, pumps more money into those businesses.WithARP funds in hand, Maresca said the DDBA hopes to get a program up and running at the end of the year.
“We want to make it a great environment for them,” said Maresca.Thatwill include outreach to businesses as well as community members to find out what people want.“What do we want our community to be?” he said. “That’s what we’re trying to find out.”
As many as nine bars called Davisville home during these early years, sporting names like the Eagle Saloon and Yolo Saloon. These saloons often were “the scenes of fisticuffs and raucous behavior, as in all boomtowns” as reported in “Davisville ’68,” Joann Leach Larkey’s book re counting Davis’ first 100 years, published in
t was the summer of 1868. The tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad were freshly tied down, and Davisville — which had only a sprinkling of homes — was on its way to becoming a booming town.
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The declaration that the University Farm would be sited near Davisville arrived on April 5, 1906, and was met with fireworks, glee and an unprecedented momentum for new residents and jobs in theOnetown.week
The early Davisville years also saw short-lived tabloids like The Davisville Signal and Town Gossip come and go, until a four-page newspaper called The Davisville Enterprise arrived in town with its first issue printing on Dec. 31, 1897.
after the announcement, The Davis Enterprise dropped the “ville” from its masthead, and The Davisville Post Office followed suit in November 1907. It would be another decade, however, before the official name “Davis” and true cityhood would be bestowed upon this blossoming farming town.
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Nothing was more pivotal, however, than when 778 acres outside of town became a potential site for the University Farm, a proposed agricultural center for the Berkeley campus and the future site of UCInDavis.1905, local businessmen established the Davis Chamber of Commerce to lobby for bringing the University Farm to Davisville. One of the Chamber’s first acts was hosting Gov. George Pardee and the State Farm Commissioners for a tour of six proposed sites in Yolo County for the University Farm.
The newspaper was edited by L.A. Eichler before he passed the torch to William H. Scott two years later. Scott also was the local justice of the peace and later a judge, and remained at the helm of The Enterprise for 35 years.
As1968.the Schmeiser Manufacturing Company — noted across the nation for its agricultural technology — took hold at the turn of the 20th century on the outskirts of what is now Old East Davis, Theodore Schmeiser helped establish the town’s first water supply. “Think for a moment what this means, when before the advent of this company you had to depend upon your own shallow well and good ol ‘elbow grease’ to secure your aqua pura,” wrote
Residents were so eager to bring the University Farm to town that they even pitched in money out of pocket. One campaign saw residents offer donations from $2.40 to $500 to subsidize the purchase of water rights to which the University Farm would have access. The donation campaign brought in a total of $4,517.50 — or about $117,000 by today’s standards — and, in part, sealed the deal.
THE DECLARATION THAT THE UNIVERSITY FARM WOULD BE SITED NEAR DAVISVILLE ARRIVED ON APRIL 5, 1906, AND WAS MET WITH FIREWORKS, GLEE AND AN UNPRECEDENTEDMOMENTUM.
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The railroad had an immediate impact on the town. Within a year, Davisville grew from 40 to 50 farmers’ homesteads to 200 homes and more than 400 residents. As announced by the Yolo Democrat on July 7, 1868: “The proposed location for the depot of the Vallejo Railroad, on Putah Creek is now being laid off in lots, and a town of considerable importance will soon spring up in that locality. “… The hotel there is thronged with visitors attracted thither by the promising business character of the place. The new town is to be called Davisville.”
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It was a town of primarily farmers and construction workers, though the coming years would see an influx of small busi nesses, hotels and, of course, saloons.
Chamber members then called for a new sewer system, sidewalks and a general refreshment of the town, organizing the first of many citizen-led “clean-up” days in June 1905.
A TOWN AND UNIVERSITY, INTERTWINED
By 1891, the town’s population had grown to 700. Saturday nights saw young couples dancing the night away at community halls, with the Davis Social Club hosting second-Saturday dances known for their midnight suppers and music that could last until 4 Community-widea.m.church picnics, school events and patriotic holidays were known to bring the whole town out for festivities. The Davis Library Club established the town’s first lending library in 1872. Orig inally under the name the “Bachelor Girls Club,” the library’s earliest supporters were mostly women, including the wife of hotelier F.G. Crawford, who donated books and provided a library space on the second floor of the Crawford home.
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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.
“We serve as an information and support center for anything having to do with riding a bike,” Contreras Tebbutt said. From improved health to better air quality, “everybody benefits when more people ride bikes.”
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“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’sBetweencomfortable.”20and 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“Theytime.have bike grease in their veins,” Contreras Tebbutt said. Some have been with the Bike Garage for more than a decade, “and we
That created a flurry of business at the Bike Garage in Davis, a component of The Bike Campaign where local volunteers perform free repairs and maintenance, as well as restore donated bicycles to sell at affordable prices.
For new riders, that means getting just the right bike, along with education and encouragement. That’s where The Bike Campaign TheBikeCampaign.org)(www.can help.
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n the City of Bicycles, rest assured there are plenty of resources for local residents to engage in some two — or more — wheeled fun.
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THERE’S ONLY ONE WAY TO GET AROUND DAVIS LAURENBY KEENE
UC Davis Arboretum
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 safely get them out of the house. Bike riding was one of them.
Add to that an influx of UC Davis students, many of whom will use bicycles as their primary form of transportation around town, but perhaps haven’t ridden in years,
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.
if ever.
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Once you’re good to go, check The Bike Campaign’s website Davis.CausewaySaturdayasongoingwww.TheBikeCampaign.org)(again,forbike-orientedevents,suchtheWomenonWheels(WOW)excursions,theYolobiketourandBikePartyQuestions?Reachoutto
This fall, the Bike Campaign plans to partner with local elementary schools to teach bike skills to second and fifth graders as part of their PE curriculum.
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 bike-friendly roadways that pass through most Davis neighborhoods and their lush parks, shared by walkers and joggers as well.
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.
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Contreras Tebbutt, a nationally certified cycling instructor, teaches riders of all ages how to choose a bike, ride it safely and perform basic bike maintenance, while volunteer teen interns are mentored by experienced bike mechanics.
“This gets kids started on the right pedal,” teaching riding and safety techniques, hand-signal use and park-and-lock strategies, Contreras Tebbutt said.
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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: wantgreatriders,todon’tissafewatch?v=bsLdp01Z4M4.https://www.youtube.com/FromDavisWiki:“Theroutewaschosentobeandpleasant,butnotfast.Itsuitableforcasualbicyclistswhomindgoingslowandyieldingpedestrians,youngriders,oldandnewriders.Itisalsoforexperiencedriderswhoaslow,comfortablerideona
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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.”
For the Bike Garage’s current hours (it’s open Wednesdays and Saturdays), visit aroundcolor-codedDavisWhileTheBikeCampaign.org/bike-garage.www.there,pickupacopyoftheBikeMap,acomprehensive,guidefortravelingtown“withtheleastamount of traffic possible,” Contreras Tebbutt said.
Contreras Tebbutt at 530-753-1125 (no texts) or funmaria@sbcglobal. net.
all learn from each other. It’s very exciting for them to fix something and bring it back to life.”
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led to shipping delays for many shops. Those shipments ultimately came in, and “we’ve got the best selection we’ve ever had,” Bradford said.
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High demand and other factors
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.“Youdon’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?”
spent a summer living in South Lake Tahoe, an environment that introduced him to more longdistance, 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. “It’s a steady business in Davis, and it’s fun.”
“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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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.
Each year, The Bike Loop plays host to a series of family-friendly events, including the January Polar Bear Ride, May LOOPALOOZA community bike ride (coinciding with Bike Month in Davis), summertime Ice Cream Ride and Zombie Bike Ride during Halloween weekend.
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 Likeyears.”mostother 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.
“If it is your first time following the route, however, it is strongly suggested you pay careful 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.”
That includes the increasingly popular electric bikes, or e-bikes, which Bradford says take the bikeriding experience to a whole new level.“You can do a lot of things you can’t do on a regular bike,” he said. “They’re faster, you can go farther and they’re just a lot of 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 job is to find the product or service that meets your need,” Bradford added. “We’re in the solutionsBradfordbusiness.”hasbeen riding bikes in Davis since childhood and began working in the bike business in 1978. Several years earlier, he
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avis and its history glow bright on 616 Second St. thanks to the neon lights of the Varsity Theatre. For decades — and through the pandemic — this establishment has not only been an integral part of the town’s culture, but continues to be a must-visit hub of independent, foreign and Oscar-contending films as well as that nostalgic, popcornscented movie-going experience.
The Varsity Theatre
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Sinisa Novakovic in 2005 to run as a single-screen art house cinema. It re-reopened on April 6, 2006, a second auditorium was added in 2010 and continues to operate today in 2022.
The original Varsity Theatre was built back in 1921. It was familyowned and -operated until 1949 when it was sold to Westside Valley Theatres Inc. That same year, the old location of the Varsity Theatre was abandoned and a new one was constructed by William B. David with the iconic Art Deco architectural features it brandishes at its location today. After arduous work, the official opening night was June 9, 1950.
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the customers is just all part of my Varsity experience,” said executive manager since 2006, Whitney Martinez. “And the owner, Sinisa, does such a good job at keeping us happy, letting me run the place and giving me autonomy. It’s just that casual vibe that helps customers feel comfortable coming in. It’s like you’re just coming here to see some friends and watch a movie.”
The Varsity features all the
“It sounds so cheesy, but the Varsity is like a family member. I have made friends for life here. There’s just some of the best people I’ve gotten to work with and customers too. Making friends with
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Now fast-forward to 1990, new theaters were set to be built in town and the Varsity was scheduled to be demolished. However, the mayor at the time, Dave Rosenberg, suggested the Varsity be used as a space for performing arts as opposed to a pile of rubble. Then on Oct. 10, 1992, the Varsity reopened and ran as a community theater until it was leased to Jon Fenske and
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A big part of that communal support comes from the university. In fact, The Varsity is a special spot one can find herds of UCD Aggies enjoying the variety of carefully curated, independent and foreign movies as well as Oscar contenders. It also happens to be the location of the UCD Film Fest.
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delectable movie theatre treats one could hope for, from candies and sodas to the alluring, buttery popcorn all at price points that seem to have never gotten the inflation memo. However, the Varsity concessions do have an x-factor one won’t likely find anywhere else, its friendly, neighborhood Icekrimski Café.Located
a big part of that is why people keep coming back. And after the pandemic they did come back. Even during the pandemic when we offered streaming films on our website, people were renting those so we were able to make some money while being shut down. We couldn’t have done it without the community.”
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“We definitely couldn’t have survived the pandemic without the city’s help. So, here’s a huge thank you to the city and the people. They want us here as much as we want to be here and it really
“When they were remodeling the theatre to get it ready back in 2006, that’s when Sinisa cut a hole in the wall and decided to combine the businesses a little,” said Martinez. “So, we opened up The Icekrimski at the same time as The Varsity with the idea that people could order ice cream through the window and bring it into the movie with them. We use all-natural ingredients, it’s delicious and I love eating it. My favorite flavor is mint cookies and cream.”Unfortunately, The Varsity was forced to endure a pandemic just like every other business. The hardship closed the historic business for more than a year and its future looked bleak. However, just like in the past — and just like in a dramatic movie — Davis helped save the Theatre from possible demise through its unrelenting support. The same support that helped save other local businesses as well.
worked out well,” said Martinez. “I think people know what to expect when they come here, and I think
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“Every year there’s a UCD Film Festival and a bunch of students make short films and submit them.
right next door, the Icekrimski specializes in delicious gelato and sorbetto that one can order from the window cut right into the side of the theatre concessions area. This — quite literal — holein-the-wall café, of course, only ads more of that Davis charm to the theatre and visitor experience.
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The Varsity, however, is more than a theatre or a place Martinez considers ‘work.’ For this executive manager, it’s more of a generational, location of love as her grandmother also worked at The Varsity in the 50’s when she was a teenager.
There, one can also see availabilities to rent an auditorium for personal use which can be anything from streaming movies to playing video games on the big screen.
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Now, with the pandemic as just another chapter in The Varsity’s history book, it continues embody the spirit and resilience of the town it’s a part of.
“My favorite story about this place I wasn’t even here because I wasn’t born yet. But when my grandma was working here, the first time my grandpa told her he loved her was right here in the lobby. And if that never happened, I wouldn’t be here today, so I kind of owe my life to The Varsity!” Martinez explained the deep connection she has with the theatre.AsThe Varsity Theatre continues to stand as a piece of living Davis history, one can enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere and a movie where it’s located at 616 Second St. To stay up-to-date on all their upcoming movies and showtimes, one can visit their website at davisvarsity.net.
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THE FIRST TIME MY GRANDPA TOLD HER HE LOVED HER WAS RIGHT HERE IN THE LOBBY. AND IF THAT NEVER HAPPENED, I WOULDN’T BETODAY.HERE
The Varsity Theatre
For two nights we play them in the theatre, then there’s awards, voting for fan favorites and it’s a great way for students to see we’re here and come in and enjoy themselves,” said Martinez. “It’s sort of like Davis’ version of the Sundance Film Festival and anyone can come. And it’s always a lot of fun because it’s a different student in charge every year so we get to keep meeting new people. It usually happens in May everyOneyear.”ofthe main aspects of The Varsity that one will never find on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu or any of the other streaming services, is the customer service. To Martinez, she works with an amazing cast of characters herself. All of whom create relationships and first-namebasis-bonds with movie goers. For some regulars, they’re on a textingbasis with Martinez to stay updated on the upcoming films.
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The trees were planted on the two miles of road that bisected LaRue’s property and provided a ceremonial entrance to the city and the university. Although replanting has occurred and will continue in the future, the original plan is still evident.
Additions were made in 1960 but the facade remains intact. Landscape architect Harry W. Shepherd supervised the planting of a rare collection of ornamental trees and shrubs donated in 1927 by the California Nursery of Niles.
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A walk through history, just around the block.
Planted by agricultural and civil leader Hugh M. LaRue in the late 1870s, this mile and a quarter of black walnut trees flanks part of the historic Lincoln Highway and is a State Point of Historic Interest.
While the earliest grave marker is dated 1855, it wasn’t until 1874 that Mrs. I.S. Chiles donated one acre of land to residents for a cemetery. A cemetery association was formed in 1900 with the district being officially incorporated by the Yolo County Board of Supervisors in 1922. Today, the Davis Cemetery is a public taxsupported cemetery occupying 25 acres on Pole Line Road.
DAVIS CEMETERY (POLE LINE ROAD)
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This church, built in 1926, was the third location of the Davis Presbyterian Church. It is the only large-scale Spanish Colonial structure in Davis and is a fine example of the best architectural achievements of the
the needs of the growing university community, the church was reorganized in 1925 to become interdenominational and was renamed the Davis Community Church.
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH (412 C ST.)
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Originally constructed as a combination Fire Department and City Hall, this Spanish Colonial revivalstyle building is today Davis’ most modern historical landmark. The Fire Department moved to its new quarters on Fifth Street in 1966 and, at this time, the large doors of the old Fire Department were glassed over and the area converted into a Police Department.Thewhole building was remodeled when city offices moved to the old high school building at 23 Russell Blvd. in 1981, and was remodeled again in 2005, when it was converted into a restaurant and bar with an expansive patio.
According to the Historical Resources Commission, this twostory brick Prairie School commercial building originally housed the newly organized Bank of Davis, the Davis post office, several small businesses in ground-floor shops along Second Street and doctors, lawyers, and dentists who leased office space on the second floor.
Built in 1913-14, the Southern Pacific Depot contributes historically and architecturally to the community and is listed in the National Register of Historic Landmarks. Originally, it was constructed to replace the old station, which was not considered dignified enough for the growing university.
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The Southern Pacific officials decided to follow the trend of the Santa Fe Railroad and designed the new station in the Mission Revival style, which had strong associations with California’s own Hispanic past. It was meant to signal to Easterners and Midwesterners that they had indeed arrived in exotic California.
John B. Anderson, the first mayor of Davis in 1917, financed construction of the large brick building that dominates a corner at Second and G streets opposite the railroad station in the central business district. Completed in 1914, it cost $23,000.
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Before Davis had a City Hall in 1938, the City Council met in the Masonic Hall and the city offices were housed in a rental space at 714 Second St. There was talk of building a City Hall during the 1930s, but it was not until a report by the California Department of Social Welfare stated that the jail was “unfit for human habitation … and a fire hazard to the community” that concrete action was taken.
ANDERSON BANK BUILDING (203 G ST.)
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In the late 1980s, the depot was remodeled, using the original blueprints, to look like it did when it was first constructed. Using about $500,000 of state and local funds, the work included remodeling of the exterior and roof, construction of two parking lots and a Greyhound station.
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Aggie Surplus
Bike Barn
UCD’s purveyor of Aggie surplus has sold everything from VCRs to fire engines. Maybe you’ve been on the hunt for an alkalizer with a digital display, because you want to create medical-grade alkaline and acid waters — really, who doesn’t? The Bargain Barn can hook you up for $20.
UCD’s 5,300-acre campus is largest in the UC system — that’s a lot of places to take a nap. The UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) developed the map as a way to increase student happiness through better sleep. Don’t know where to lay your weary head? Search “The UCD Nap Map” online to find the perfect place to catch a few zzz’s.
Salad Bowl Garden
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UCD has a 25-acre Equestrian Center that offers English and Western riding programs. Boasting a 45,000-square-foot covered riding arena, a regulation dressage court, four barns and several pastures, students and non-students can use the Equestrian Center to learn to ride or perfect their skills. Nonstudents must be 18 years or older.
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the Plant and Environmental Sciences Building. It is run by a group of volunteer students, faculty and staff, and eaten by anyone.”
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Founded in 1971, the Bike Barn repairs bikes and offers a fleet of rentals, especially handy for campus visitors. The barn rents sevenspeed Biria city bikes that come with U-locks for $20 per day. For all rates, visit https:// bikebarn.ucdavis. edu/ rentals. The Bike Barn estimates it repairs more than 10,000 bikes, making it one of the busiest shops in the country.
Other campuses must be green over UCD’s Salad Bowl Garden. According to the website garden.ucdavis.edu,http://saladbowl“TheSaladBowlGardenisplantedinsixsmallplotstotaling600squarefeetinfrontof
Meat Lab
The top agriculture school in the nation has meat to sell. Animals are raised on campus to teach students, and according to the UCD Meat Lab’s website, whichlab)“Annualucdavis.edu/facilities/meat.htm,https://animalscience.productionlevel(attheisapproximately600-800totalheadofallfourredmeatspecies,includesbeef,hogs,sheepandgoats.TheMeatLabalsoprocessescarcassesintoextra-leangroundbeef,homemadeporksausageandotherretailmeatproducts.”
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avis is known for many things, such as its bicycling culture, its diversity, its Aggies and — of course — its nationally recognized farmers market. With strong roots embedded in the community and surrounding agriculture, the Davis Farmers Market is a microcosm of all that’s awesome about Davis.
It’s genesis, however, begins decades ago with a group of UCD students living at the cooperative housing on campus known as the Agrarian Effort. They were all part of a buying club where they’d purchase large quantities of food and divide it amongst themselves, and one day, these agriculturally savvy Aggies came up with the idea to transition that buying club into a store front. This idea took root and after a series of meetings and copious amounts of leg work, what sprouted was the Davis Food Co-op.
The founding families of the Davis Farmers Market were Annie and Jeff Main, Henry Esbenshade, Martin Barnes and Kathy Barsotti. With the
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city property, we had to go out and find farmers who were interested in selling at the farmers market and, of course, we had to publicize it. In a nutshell that’s how it organically started. Students wanting community together and coming together to have local food.”
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help of other community members and farmers, their collaboration gave birth to the Davis Farmers Market in 1976.Inmany ways this collaboration was a birthing of twins, because shortly thereafter the founding families realized they weren’t able to make living wages off the farmers market despite its initial success. So, they came up with the idea to farm together and Good Humus Produce
“During the meetings of starting that store, someone in the group said, ‘who wants to start a farmers market?’ And my husband and I said, ‘we’ll do that!’” said one of the Davis Farmers Market cofounders, Annie Main. “So, three families came together, started asking questions and organizing a farmers market. We went to the city and asked permission to have it on
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Growingsupporting.”alongside the Davis Farmers Market over the decades has been the founding families’ children, the relationships between customers and vendors and the overall strength of the community. While the market remains true to its name, there’s far more than produce available. From coffee and artisan baked goods to hand-made arts and crafts, there’s no shortage of variety at the Davis Farmers Market due much to the efforts of its executive
director Randii MacNear.
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“Having all these different types of vendors I think gives everybody more choices, gives everybody joy and a little sense of community and
(in Capay) came into existence as well.Since then, the other families have branched off to create Capay Organics and Everything Under the Sun, all of which are still setting up shop at the Davis Farmers Market.
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... THEY GET TO HAVE THE CONFIDENCE OF KNOWING WHO THEY’RE BUYING FROM, WHO THEY’RE GIVING THEIR MONEY TO AND KNOWING THEY’RE GETTING QUALITY WEEK-IN AND WEEK-OUT ....
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“What’s fascinating about this farmers market is it’s not political, it’s not religious and you can have a place where people can come together and have a moment of being in community no matter who you are,” Main then described the intimate experience of farmers selling directly to customers. “Here you have a market where we harvest the produce and we take it to market and get an opportunity to not only meet who’s going to eat your food, but you can have conversation, and they can ask you questions about it. And for us as farmers, it’s a finished cycle of work. You grow the produce from seed then you get to know who purchases it and over the years you create relationships, get to know these people and they become friends. On the customers’ side, they get to have the confidence of knowing who they’re buying from, who they’re giving their money to and knowing they’re getting quality week-in and week-out and who they’re
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world over, this market is a mustvisit staple of Davis. Although UCD might be the metaphorical brains of the town, the Davis Farmers Market is undoubtedly the heart.
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entertainment. It’s a place of gathering and see people I know every Saturday,” said Ivan Franks, the owner/operator of a longtime market favorite, The Hotdogger. “We source a lot of our ingredients for our hot dogs from the farmers market and it’s just a good way of doing things. Overall, it’s a perfect way to get to know people.”
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While COVID was nothing short of devastating to organizations and businesses, the Davis Farmers Market remained open and operational – because not even a pandemic can come between farmers and their work. Of course, the market’s location outside in the fresh air was also a major factor in its endurance of the pandemic. Safety precautions were and are practiced resulting in the vendor stalls being slightly more spread out under the massive awning in central park.“Another interesting thing about the market is that the structure it’s under was built by the city for the market. I believe the city saw the value of what was happening there. We had to have a partnership with them, but when they put that
USA Today’s “10 Best Farmers Markets” in 2015, made the North American Farm Direct Marketing Association Hall of Fame in 2o13 along with MacNear, named “America’s Favorite Farmers Market” by the American Farmland Trust in 2009, made fifth on US News Travel’s “Best Farmers Markets in the US” in 2012 and the list goes on.One can experience this incredible community event at Central Park on Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. For more information one can also visit the market’s website at Fitdavisfarmersmarket.org.forfamiliesandpatrons the
structure up it was definitely a validation,” explained Main. “A lot of markets are under a freeway or in a building, but this one is in a community park and in a natural setting. It has a community feel and that’s always been what it’s all about.”Ifone is skeptical of the Davis Farmers Market’s prestige, the proof is in its resume of accolades which include being the 2021 nonprofit of the year from the Davis Chamber of Commerce, making the “Top 25 Farmers Markets Across America” in Parade Magazine in 2018, making
“” Produce, flowers and other locally grown goods are available at the market.
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Photograph by Iwan Baan, courtesy of SO—IL and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.
the vastly more important work of developing a museum is building a community and developing a museum family.”
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Founded with a $10 million donation from philanthropists Shrem and Manetti Shrem, along with other significant donations, the museum opened four years later.
“It is incredibly important to us that people understand as they walk in our front doors that we’re a place of learning,” Teagle said.
Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
From the beginning, Teagle had two objectives. Her first goal had to do with the building’s architecture. She wanted the museum to evoke something unique and elemental about Davis, she said, “as if it had grown from our own earth.”
n 2012, Rachel Teagle, founding director of the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art, came to UC Davis to create an art museum from the ground up.
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Renowned painter and former UC Davis Professor Emeritus Wayne Thiebaud had multiple shows at the Manetti Shrem Museum. The museum always keeps at least one of his works on display in the collections classroom, Teagle said, for everyone who comes in and asks, “Where are the Wayne Thiebauds?” (Thiebaud died in December aged 101.)
Every spring, the museum hosts an annual Graduate Exhibition featuring the thesis projects of Master of Fine Arts (MFA) students in UC Davis’ art studio and design
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programs. Other exhibitions have included the work of dozens of alumni and former UC Davis faculty.
The result was an iconic dovelike edifice with a sweeping canopy made of aluminum beams. According to the museum, the canopy’s geometry was inspired by the “quilted farmlands and rows and rows of crops” that surround the campus. As the sun crosses the sky, light filters through the canopy at every-changing angles, creating streaks of shadow that gradually swirl around the museum.
As a campus institution, the Manetti Shrem Museum has a close relationship with UC Davis’ fine arts students, faculty and alumni. Nearly a third of its footprint is dedicated to classroom spaces. Those classrooms include a lecture hall, a wet studio for painting, sculpting and other studio activities, and a collections classroom featuring work from UC Davis’ fine arts collection.
The Manetti Shrem Museum also makes a targeted effort to connect with students and faculty outside the campus’ arts programs. A staff member at the museum is dedicated to facilitating visits from UC Davis classes in every discipline, from history to English to the School of Law and other graduate programs. “Making sure that we have an
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Earlier this year, ARTnews rated the Manetti Shrem Museum one of the world’s 25 best museum buildings of the past century. “I think we achieved that architectural goal,” Teagle said. “But of course,
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In other ways, however, virtual programming contradicted one of the museum’s core principles. “Our museum — any museum — is a profoundly place-based proposition,” Teagle said. “We
believe that experiencing art in person is different and more meaningful than experiencing it online.”More than two years into the pandemic, attracting visitors back to the museum remains a challenge, both for the Manetti Shrem Museum and more broadly. In 2021, a report from the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) found that nearly half the world’s museums faced closures in the first quarter of that year. At a recent meeting, a consortium of museum directors from across the Bay Area said museum visits remained down by roughly 40% compared to pre-pandemic numbers, according to Teagle.
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“We have work to do to rebuild our community,” she said.
Equally important to the museum’s purpose was making it accessible to the wider student body and the surrounding community. “We felt it essential at a public university — and on a campus where 40% of our students are first-generation students — that we remove as many barriers to entry as possible,” Teagle said. Unlike many university museums, the Manetti Shrem Museum does not charge an admission fee. “Hands down, the achievement I’m most proud of is that the museum is free,” Teagle said.She wanted the Manetti Shrem Museum to be a place where people felt free to stop by on their way to or from campus, hunker down in the reading room, or spend hours in the galleries sketching or taking in an exhibition. “One of my favorite metrics for success — before the pandemic — was to count the number of dates going on in our museum on the weekends,” Teagle said.But
“Young, Gifted and Black,” a group exhibition showcasing some of the biggest names in contemporary art, opened at the Manetti Shrem Museum in July.
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impact on the curriculum is really core to what we do,” Teagle said.
A key part of that work is showing dynamic and thought-provoking exhibitions like the three shows on view at the museum this fall.
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the pandemic put all of that on hold. Like many institutions, the Manetti Shrem Museum adapted, shifting some of its programming online. It launched a series of artist talks called “Bringing the Conversation to You.” The series was successful. In some ways, the online platform held advantages over in-person programs. One virtual talk the museum hosted drew more than 2,000 attendees from around the world.
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United States.”
In addition to “Young, Gifted and Black,” the Manetti Shrem Museum will host solo shows this fall featuring the work of former UC Davis Professor Emeritus Roy De Forest and Woodland native Loie Hollowell.“Habitats for Travelers,” an exhibition of De Forest’s prints created over three decades, will be on view from Sept. 25 through May 8. “It’s going to be spectacular and mind-blowing and maximalist in all the ways Roy De Forest’s own art is,” Teagle said.
On Sept. 25, the Manetti Shrem Museum will host a Fall Season Celebration kicking off the exhibitions and welcoming the UC Davis community back to campus. Hollowell and Sadie Barnette, whose work features in “Young, Gifted and Black,” will speak at the event about their creative practice in a presentation titled, “The Personal is Profound.”Guestswill also have the opportunity to get their hands dirty with art activities hosted in partnership with the Crocker Art Museum’s Block by Block initiative. The Oakland-based singersongwriter August Lee Stevens and her band will perform throughout the evening. The event is open to the public and free for all.
male. “It was a wakeup call,” Teagle said. She added that the Manetti Shrem Museum had “not quite” reached its goal of showing 50% underrepresented artists.
“‘Young, Gifted and Black’ gathers and elevates an emerging generation of contemporary artists who are engaging with the work of their predecessors while finding different ways to address the history and meaning of blackness in their work,” UC Davis’ arts blog said of the exhibition.FortheManetti Shrem Museum, “Young, Gifted and Black” has been a hit, attracting a record number of class visits lined up for this fall, and part of a larger effort to diversify the artists the museum shows.
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Mickalene Thomas, Kara Walker, Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Deana Lawson and other Black artists, all of it from the private collection of Bernard I. Lumpkin and Carmine D. Boccuzzi. It is on view through Dec. 19.
“It has been a long time since we had a big public opening,” Teagle said. “We are ready to welcome our community in.”
During the pandemic, museum staff used downtime to conduct a formal assessment of every exhibition the museum had shown, making detailed notes on the amount of gallery space — down to the square footage — and how much of its budget the museum had devoted to artists from various backgrounds.
“The effort was to be really clear about what we’ve done in the past so that we could set clear goals about what we’re going to do in the future,” Teagle said. To that end, the museum set itself an objective that at least half the artists it shows be people of color or people who identify as LGBTQ+.“Thatmight seem like a modest goal,” Teagle said. Compared to the industry, however, it would be an improvement. In 2019, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a large-scale study in which it found 85% of artists shown at major museums were white and 87% were
Roy De Forest, Untitled, 1978. Lithograph on paper, 22 x 30 in. Fine Arts Collection, Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. © 2022 Estate of Roy De Forest / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY.
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“Tick Tock Belly Clock,” which features all new pastel drawings Hollowell made during the pandemic, will show at the museum the same dates. “I am super excited,” Teagle said. “We will give Loie Hollowell her first solo museum exhibition in the
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4. What church formerly occupied the building that now houses the Newman Center at Fifth and C?
16. What presidential candidate visited Davis a day before his 17.assassination?WhatDavis street translates as “I have found it”?
1. Rancho Laguna de Santos Calle, a Mexican land grant; 2. Kathleen Green; 3. Celeste Wright, English department; 4. St. James; 5. For its large cement slide; 6. 87 ; 7. 1884; 8. Herb Schmalenberger; 9. 1972 for McGovern, 1978 against Proposition 13; 10. Hugh McElroy LaRue; 11. 66; 12. 3; 13. Fourth and L; 14. 1959; 15. January 1914; 16. Robert F. Kennedy; 17. Eureka Avenue; 18. A race track; 19. 322; 20. North; 21. 1982; 22. Bodega Bay; 23. Hasan Minhaj; 24. Fog; 25. The Davis Arch, Second and G Streets; 26. 1984; 27. Yolo Bypass; 28. Gary S. May; 29. Bobby Riggs; 30. Peace Corps training center, 196668; 31. Dr. James H. Meyer; 32. Steve Smyte; 33. Sept. 20, 1987, a Sunday.
2. Who was the first woman elected to the City Council?
15. When did the first women students arrive on campus?
14. In what year was UCD declared a general campus?
12. How many water towers are there in Davis, including UCD?
29. What former Wimbledon singles champion played an exhibition tennis match in Davis?
9. In what two elections in the 1970s were Davis voters in a significant minority?
32. Who is head football coach at Davis High School?
3. Who was the first woman faculty member at UCD?
11. How many passenger trains passed through Davis daily in 1920?
20. Is Woodland north or south of Davis?
24. What weather condition made viewing the 1977 Aggie football game against Lehigh difficult?
33. When did The Davis Enterprise begin its Sunday edition?
19. What is the capacity of the Veterans’ Memorial Theater?
6. How many people did the Palms Public Playhouse seat in Davis?
How well do you know Davis?
25. What was the Gateway to Yolo 26.County?When was the first Dinner at the Dump?27.Where is the site of rock messages from campus fraternities?
5. Why is Slide Hill Park so named?
18. What type of sporting area was once located in South Davis?
31. What UCD chancellor retired in 1987?
7. When was the first telephone installed in Davis?
8. Who was the UCD football coach before Jim Sochor?
21. When did the city receive the first League of California Cities statewide Award of Excellence?
1. Prior to 1868, what was the Davis area called?
10. Who planted black walnut trees on Russell Boulevard?
28. Who is chancellor at UCD?
22. Where is the UCD marine 23.laboratory?WhichDavis grad was a correspondent for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah?
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30. What educational activity was once located at Cactus Corners?
13. What was the original location of the Davis Art Center?
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But they’re no newbies when it comes to owning and running a business. They previously operated a second Zia’s location at 14th and O streets in Sacramento, which closed in 2021, largely due to the Covid pandemic.
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or Angela and Jonathan Crilly, Zia’s Delicatessen in downtown Davis has long been their second nearlyAnneparents,Startedhome.bytheirKevinandMarieCrilly,threedecades
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Today, the brother and sister are now in charge, having purchased Zia’s — the Italian word for “aunt” — in April following their parents’ hard-earned retirement.
That includes Zia’s longtime loyal customers, for whom the deli’s selection of specialty and createyour-own sandwiches, side dishes, desserts and well-stocked shelves of pastas, oils, spreads and treats, keep them coming back.
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“It’s been interesting, because we grew up in this store,” Angela said.
Both dreamed of someday owning their own business, and Anne Marie’s background — her father and grandfather both worked as butchers, and she learned the craft at her father’s side — inspired them to open an Italian delicatessen featuring her grandmother’s passed-down recipes.
Weekends meant work alongside their parents and older brother Brian, preparing food and stocking shelves. “We made $5 a weekend,” Jonathan recalled.
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“It’s been fun to come back here and get re-acquainted with everybody.”
Their business philosophy: Highquality food, great customer service and giving back to the community, which they accomplished by employing local students who became like family, sponsoring athletic programs at UC Davis and
The family’s success story
got its start in 1995, after Kevin and Anne Marie — working in telecommunications and banking, respectively — moved from San Francisco to Davis due to a job transfer.
ago, the family business launched the then-teenagers into the working world.Instead of going home after school, “we got picked up and we came here,” Angela said during a patio interview outside the 616 Third St. deli. “We did our homework in the back, sitting on five-gallon pickle jars.”
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Meanwhile, Kevin and Anne Marie Crilly expressed their appreciation for all the customers who supported them over the years, and hope to stay in touch with them during their occasional visits to the store.
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“It was kind of a no-brainer for us,” Jonathan said. Angela agreed. “This has always been our thing,” she said.
“He likes the routine,” Jonathan said. “But they have let go a lot better than I thought they would.”
“It’s extremely exciting to see Angela and Jonathan become the new owners. Even more exciting to see what they will accomplish,” Kevin Crilly said. “The most important thing we have instilled in them is a strong work ethic. That’s the best feeling for any parent.”
That includes the many of the fun tchotchkes that decorate the Zia’s shelves, with “a story behind every one,” Jonathan said.
Both say it seemed natural for them to one day take over the business. Angela completed cosmetology school and Jonathan earned an English degree, but they eventually gravitated back to Zia’s
That’s not to say their parents have completely left the picture. When they’re not traveling, Kevin Crilly stops by frequently to see how things are going.
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days a week can take a toll,” Kevin Crilly said. “We were ready to start enjoying what we had worked so hard for.”
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Those priorities remain, but “it’s no longer a husband and wife running it. It’s two siblings,” Angela said.
“It’s always hard to let something go that has been a part of you for so long, but it was time — 27 years of working six and sometimes seven
The catering side of the business suffered “because people couldn’t get together,” Angela noted, but on the flip side, more families stayed in town and took advantage of curbside pickup service to support the local business.
For the elder Crillys, saying goodbye was bittersweet.
donating to Davis High School organizations.
Employee numbers also took a hit, requiring Angela and Jonathan to shuttle between Sacramento and Davis in order to lend a hand.
Now, with UC Davis fully reopening this year, “we’ve definitely seen an increase in catering,” Jonathan said.
“Competition is healthy,” Angela said. “As long as your product is good, you’ll be fine.”
Like their parents, Angela and Jonathan look forward to someday employing the next generation of their family, including their nieces and Angela’s 3-year-old son, who already practices “shelf stocking” when he pays a visit.
“And I will pay him $5 a weekend,” Angela laughed.
The return to near-normal also means new businesses will be coming to town, and the Crillys say they welcome the competition.
Although the pandemic was largely to blame for the closure of Zia’s in Sacramento, business managed to stay relatively strong at the Davis location.
The siblings say they have a few changes in mind — updated technology such as the Square payment platform and online ordering, as well as a condensed catering menu focused on deli fare — but much will stay the same.
Surviving Covid
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Downtown Holiday Open House and Tree-Lighting includes the Children’s Candlelight Parade, the holiday tree-lighting on the E Street Plaza, and horsedrawn carriage rides.
The Whole Earth Festival aims to ignite passion, propel creativity and leave visitors with inspiration. Bands, yoga classes, spoken word and dance are abundant.
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This family-friendly event is free for all to come and experience the richness of diversity and achievement at UC Davis and the surrounding community.
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Food trucks and breweries, a game zone, pumpkin decorating, swag, raffle prizes and live entertainment at the Sudwerk Brewery Dock.
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• Third Saturday of month, April through October, 5 to 7 p.m.
October through March, till 7 p.m. April through September
• www.daviscruisein.com
• Classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and bikes are on display. Exhibitors are invited to bring their prized-possession vehicles, fully restored or not.
• University Park Inn at 1111 Richards Blvd. in Davis.
• davisdowntown.com/artabout
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• Second Friday of each month, 5 to 9 p.m.; Various locations
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DAVIS ONGOING EVENTS
• davisfarmersmarket.org
• This popular event brings farmers and consumers together rain or shine. Find locally grown fruits, vegetables, nuts, organic produce and food vendors.
Farmers Market
• Davis’ Second Friday ArtAbout is a monthly evening of art viewing and artists’ receptions at galleries and businesses in downtown Davis. Coordinated by Davis Downtown, all events are free and open to the public.
Davis Cruise-In
2nd Friday ArtAbout
• Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays: 3 to 6 p.m.
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Central Park: Perhaps the mosttreasured park in Davis, home of the Davis Farmers’ Market and the
•andInline hockey in West Manor Park.
Rainbow City: This creative playground in Community Park is near the Davis Art Center at Covell Boulevard and F Street. The park includes a huge play structure featuring a pirate ship, giant sand box, swings, slides, and other fun climbing structures.
Toad Hollow Dog Park
Community Park
The city of Davis Parks and Community Services Department maintains around 50 acres of parks, which include play areas, sport facilities, picnic areas and open areas. Bike paths connect parks and greenbelts to each other and are great for jogging, biking or walking.
• Batting cages in Playfields Park;
• Soccer fields in Community Park, Northstar Park, Playfields Park and
West Manor Park;
Sports Facilities
• A skatepark in Community Park;
Mace Ranch Community Park: This 23-acre area has Little League fields, a soccer field and a burrowing owl habitat. It won a statewide award for excellence in park planning and design.
•park.Horseshoe pits in Cedar Park, Central Park and Oxford Circle Park;
• Softball diamonds in Civic Center complex, Community Park, Playfields Park, Slide Hill Park, West Manor Park and Westwood Park;
Parks
Hattie Weber Museum. Bounded by B, C and Third streets and Russell Boulevard, you also find the U.S. Biycling Hall of Fame, a public fountain to play in, the pedalpowered Flying Carousel of the Delta Breeze, two playgrounds, a rose garden and plenty of shady grass to relax on. There are a variety of restaurants nearby.
• Swimming pools in Civic Center complex, Community Park, Arroyo Park and Manor Pool in Slide Hill
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Toad Hollow Dog Park: Dogs are thrilled to have their own place to play in Davis. At 1919 Second St. (between L Street and the Pole Line Road overcrossing), this 21⁄2-acre park provides plenty of room for dogs to romp.
• Frisbee golf course in Oxford Circle •Park;Tennis courts in Chestnut Park, Community Park, Covell Park, Pioneer Park, Redwood Park, Slide Hill Park, Sycamore Park, Walnut Park and West Manor Park;
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• 428 First Street, Woodland
FOOD TRUCK MANIA
• First Sunday of each month, (Second Sunday in July & Sept.)
• www.mojoskitchen428.com
• Mark your calendars and get your cars ready for Mojo’s Hot Summer Nights car shows. Cruise in your hot rods, cool cars and low riders. Car show starts at 6 p.m.
• Various locations downtown • visitwoodland.com
WOODLAND ONGOING EVENTS
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
• Mojo’s Lounge/Kitchen 428, 428 First Street, Woodland
• Join in on an afternoon of delicious fun with food trucks, music and many activities and local businesses to discover. Event entry is free.
• Galleries, restaurants and businesses in downtown Woodland feature exhibitions, performances and viewing. Receptions and live music.
4 to 8 p.m.
• www.mojoskitchen428.com
•Third Thursday of month, May through October; 4 to 8 p.m.
• First Friday of each month through December
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WESTERN YOLO
Sandwiches at the Zamora Mini Market are not to be missed.
East
Although tourist-friendly Old Sugar Mill makes it almost too easy to taste wine from a variety of growers in Clarksburg, the Clarksburg Wine Trail boasts Yolo County’s widest variety of wineries, including Scribner Bend, Miner’s Leap, Heringer Estates and Bogle Vineyards.
CAPAY VALLEY
Check out the city’s new pool, or catch some great fare at Ravine on 16.
Enjoy a beer at Ruhstaller or the Solano Brewing Company breweries. In the fall, visit Cool Patch Pumpkin, Silveyville Pumpkin Farm or the locally-managed Haunted Forest.
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Continue past Silverado Trail on Highway 128 and you’ll go through Rutherford, St. Helena, Calistoga, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Anderson Valley, Alexander Valley and wind up in Mendocino. The stretch of road was designated as a scenic highway and you’ll see redwoods. LAKE TAHOE SAN FRANCISCO
Scenic Highway 128
or a movie at the town’s plush State Theatre & Multiplex.
WHAT’S NEARBY
LAKE BERRYESSA
Head into the Blue Ridge by car and pop out on the famous Silverado Trail in Napa. Grab a lunch at Auberge du Soleil or take in a tasting at a winery like Chateau Montelena. On the way, hit up Winters-adjacent Nichelini, founded in 1890.
Beyond
ESPARTO
South
Check out the Glory Hole on the way to one of the recreation areas around a 23-mile reservoir lake that covered the Vaca Mountains’ Berryessa Valley after construction of the Monticello Dam on Putah Creek in the 1950s.
West WINTERS
North
DIXON
NAPA
Enjoy of one America’s best smalltown food scenes, with numerous dining options, breweries and tasting rooms all within a few blocks of the city’s historic downtown. Slowly enjoy a coffee at Steady Eddy’s, stop by L’Apero les Trois for an aperitif, eat a meal at Putah Creek Cafe then talk about your day over a beer at Hooby’s Brewing.
VACAVILLE
Enjoy another historic downtown with growing reknown for its foodie scene. Enjoy a restaurant like Maria’s Cantina or Morgan’s on Main. Wander around Dead Cat Alley. Catch a show at the Opera House
SCENIC HIGHWAY 128
Grab a brunch at the Rustic BBQ/ Commons Farm Kitchen & Bar or visit Junktiques on a Sunday at the Guinda Corner Store. Treat yourself at Cache Creek Casino and Resort, or visit Seka Hills to taste olive oil or wine. Hit up Road Trip Bar & Grill, a Winters local favorite that combines good food with a ride in the country.
Take in another historic downtown district or one of this large city’s many opportunities, such as the Rockin Jump trampoline park or ice skating at Vacaville Ice Sports.
CLARKSBURG
WOODLAND
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REGIONAL
TRAVELING THE TULEYOME TRAILS
LAGOON VALLEY PARK
SHOPPING THROUGH DOWNTOWN WOODLAND
Tuleyome is an advocacy-oriented nonprofit conservation organization based in Woodland that hosts an impressive list of regional hikes in the Putah and Cache Creek watersheds at tuleyome.org/trails. Its name is pronounced too-lee-OME-ee and comes from a Lake Miwok word that means “deep home place.” If nature is your happy place then you will feel deeply at home on one of its one to 20 mile treks across Sacramento, Colusa, Napa, Glenn, Solano and Yolo Counties.
Lagoon Valley/Peña Adobe Park offers trails, picnic areas and Lagoon Valley lake for fishing, all near Interstate 80.
Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve is a 215-acre area along the southern shore of Mare Island offers hiking and includes Mare Island Hill with views of San Pablo Bay, the Carquinez Strait, Mare Island Strait and Vallejo. Also includes the oldest naval cemetery in the Pacific and a former naval depot.ammunition
FINDING THE FAIR FIELDS IN SOLANO
Rio Vista.
Rush Ranch Open Space features 2,070 acres of open space in hills and wetlands with hiking trails. Rockville Hills Park in Fairfield is a 633-acre park with hiking trails.
Grizzly Island Wildlife Area offers fishing, hunting and hiking opportunities.
Woodland has more than just a burgeoning culinary scene: with boutiques like Kulture, Avila Winters, Haven A Boutique, The Nest and My Sister’s Closet, Woodland has great shopping options to compliment Davis retail favorites like pinkadot, The Wardrobe, All Things Right & Relevant and Bohème Hip Used Clothing. Woodland and its long Main Street feature many small retailers and copious window-shopping opportunities.
Solano County offers a wide array of attractions that range from the exciting, fastpaced action of a visit to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom to a leisurely stroll or picnic in one of several regional parks. In addition to Six Flags and other major attractions like Jelly Belly and the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Fairfield, it’s Solano’s natural beauty that has helped to put this region on theCitiesmap.such as Vallejo, Benicia, Suisun City and Rio Vista have waterfronts, each with different features that reflect the history of the CanyonrangeCounty-runcommunity.parksfromLynchinthehills between Fairfield and Vallejo, to Lake Solano along Putah Creek near Winters to Sandy Beach along the Sacramento River near
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December
ALMOND FESTIVAL
One of the last remaining freeadmission fairs in California. Every August this five-day fair features music, a rodeo, destruction derby, rides, food and livestock in Woodland.
A holiday parade of tractors, covered from grill to trailer hitch in dazzling Christmas lights and unique decorations, rolls down Winters’ Main Street — an ode to the western Yolo County town’s agricultural roots.
September
YOLO COUNTY FAIR
STROLL THROUGH HISTORY
REGIONAL EVENTS
June
DIXON MAY FAIR
Take a step back in time to experience the history of Woodland. Enjoy a street fair, tour of historical homes and buildings, exhibits, vintage vehicles, and people dressed in period costumes.
Started in 1915, the only event in Northern California held simultaneously in five towns — Madison, Esparto, Capay, Brooks, Guinda and Rumsey. A showcase of the riches you can find in the Capay Valley region.
August
LAVENDER FESTIVAL
An annual celebration of all things lavender in Rumsey. You’ll find live music, wine tasting with local vineyards, food, lavender products and u-pick lavender, field tours and talks, and craft demonstrations.
Young agriculturalists showcase their livestock skills. Talented artists, photographers, crafters and bakers show off their talent to the community during the fourday event that features carnival rides, live entertainment and food.
HOLIDAY TRACTOR PARADE
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February
May
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Unitrans
Yolobus is the public transportation system for Yolo County. It provides service to Woodland, Davis, UC Davis, West Sacramento, downtown Sacramento, Winters, Esparto, the Cache Creek Casino Resort, the Capay Valley, Madison, Dunnigan and the Sacramento International Airport.Unitrans is the public transit system serving the entire city of
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TRAIN TRAVEL
Davis and the UC campus, providing service six days a week.
BUS TRAVEL
In 1968, the Associated Students of UC Davis formed Unitrans, UC Davis’ bus system, and purchased a vintage doubledecker bus from London to start a bus system. Over time, Unitrans added 10 more of the vintage buses. A handful still run today.
DOUBLE-DECKER BUSES
TRANSPORTATION
Davis Train Depot
Amtrak operates along the Capitol Corridor between San Jose and Roseville, making daily stops in Davis, eastbound and westbound.
You can ride your bike everywhere in Davis, and the train can take you most anywhere else in the region.
Davis earned the title of “America’s Best Bicycling City” because of its high volume of bicycle use, renowned system of bikeways and cyclistfriendly facilities, and supportive city and university programs.
For route maps and group rides to Clarksburg, Woodland, Capay Valley, Winters and beyond visit the Davis Bike Club at davisbikeclub.org.
BIKE TRAVEL
There are more than 50 miles of bike lanes and bike paths within city limits. Bike paths along greenbelts, in city parks, on campus and along the UC Davis Arboretum make bicycling a pleasant, leisurely activity with beautiful scenery.
Not for hard-core cyclists, this is a slow and scenic route designed for casual riders, families and children. You’re just as likely to see in-line skaters and strollers as you are bicyclists.Although the Loop was completed in 2007, plans for a Davis Bike Loop date back to the 1980s, when landscape architects Mark Francis, Steve Greco and Kerry Dawson developed the Davis Greenway Plan, an integrated system linking all open spaces in Davis into one seamless system of parks, streets, trails and natural areas.
To catch a ride on one of the iconic buses during the academic year, you can usually take the Eline (downtown, F and J streets); or the F-line (Oak Avenue, Alvarado Avenue and Catalina Drive). For up-to-date schedules, visit the Unitrans unitrans.ucdavis.eduWebsite:Youmayalsospotoneof two modern double-decker inspired by the vintage commuters — sleek $800K rides from Indiana bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis that launched in 2012 and feature air conditioning and proper wheelchair access.
More than just a visual throwback, these buses operate like few others: a conductor rides at the back of each double-decker and, as a safety precaution, flags traffic by hand when transit-goers cross the street.
The 12-mile loop around Davis, marked with a green “Davis Bike Loop” logo, takes bicyclists on a scenic route along paths and quiet residential streets.
The vintage buses carry 64 people, and the modern doubledecker can seat 81 people and stand 20 more.
Unitrans is run by UC Davis students and used by students, residents, and visitors (fare is $1). It is the only transit system in the United States to operate vintage British double-decker buses in daily service, though the majority of its fleet is modern and powered by clean burning compressed natural gas.
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• Friends of Mondavi Center is a dedicated donor-based organization of arts-loving volunteers whose purpose is to assist the Mondavi Center’s presenting program with education, outreach, fundraising, and audience development. For information, visit www.mondaviarts.org/friends.
• The 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. Hours are temporarily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Visit http://dcn. davis.ca.us/~hattieweber/, call 530-7585637, or email hattieweber@yahoo.com.
WHERE TO GO IN BETWEEN GIVING NEIGHBORS A HELPING HAND, GETTING ENGAGED IN LOCAL POLITICS, JOINING LOCAL BIKE GROUPS, AND SUPPORTING YOUTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMAL WELFARE
America educates and promotes interest in the creative forms of needle arts. Meetings begin at 10:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, in the library of the Unitarian 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 530-662-2953.
• 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 monthly book sales or at the Friends’ downtown bookstore, Logos Books. Visit http:// davislibraryfriends.org/ or volunteers@davislibraryfriends.org.email
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• The Valley Oak the Embroiderers’Chapter ofGuildof
• For more than a century, the Davis Chamber of Commerce has been one of the most active organizations in the community by providing support to all city businesses. The Chamber coordinates dozens of community-based events, such as Make Davis Sparkle, and community-related services, including its financial scholarship support for graduating high school seniors. Become active in the Chamber by calling 530902-7699 or visit www.davischamber. •com.
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Sac Valley Historical Railways (woodlandtraindepot.org); West Sacramento Historical Society (westsachistoricalsociety.org); Woodland Parlor 30 Native Sons of the Golden West (nsgw.org); Woodland Stroll Through History (strollthroughhistory.com); Yolo County Archives (yolocountylibrary. org/archives); Yolo County Fair Museum yolocountyfairmuseum);(sites.google.com/view/andYolo County Historical Society (www. ychs.org), and other groups that keep the county’s history alive. Loosely
Boorkman, Treasurer, 2205 Butte Place, Davis, Ca 95616. Include a note with your name, address, email address and phone number. For information, contact Stephanie DeGraff-Hunt at •sdegraffhunt@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY LIFE GUIDE
The Davis Odd Fellows is part of an ancient fraternal order that focuses on community support, social activities and traditions. Davis Lodge No. 169 was founded April 12, 1870. 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.
The Davis Senior Center, at 646 A St., keeps adults of all ages engaged with activities, excursions, fitness classes, art and other activities. The center also provides information about housing, transportation, health and other community resources. Call 530-757-5696 or visit public•senior-services.parks-and-community-services/https://cityofdavis.org/city-hall/Toastmastershelpspeoplepracticespeakingskills.The Davis Town & Gown Toastmasters Club meets in person on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Visit Tuesdays,toastmastersclubs.org.http://3337.OnotherthegroupmeetsbyZoom;
• For Yolo County history buffs, there are the California Agriculture Museum (www.californiaagmuseum. org); Dixon Historical Society (www. dixonhistoricalsociety.org); Friends of the Yolo County Archives (www. friendsyca.org); Greater Capay Valley Historical Society (greatercapayvalley. org); Historical Society of Winters
• The Davis Flower Arrangers have been active for 64 years discovering the beauty, creativity and joy of flower arranging. Programs and workshops will be in person and through Zoom at the StoneGate Country Club, 919 Lake Blvd., on the first Wednesdays of each month, September through April. To join, send a $50 check to Davis Flower Arrangers, c/o Jo Anne
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Fridays at Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St.
University Farm Circle is the oldest support group on the UC Davis campus, established in 1914. The group of more than 600 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.
• International House Davis, 10 College Park, is a community hub for global activity. I-House offers programs, classes and events to foster multicultural respect and appreciation. It provides a welcoming home for international students, scholars and visitors; community members, and business and academic institutions. A busy slate of activities is always on hand. Visit http:// www.internationalhousedavis.org or call 530-753-5007.
• The Yolo Community Band is a 40-50 member community concert band made up of volunteer musicians that range in age from high school to retiree, drawn from all parts of Yolo County. The band plays at events such as the Yolo County Fair and Veterans Day ceremonies. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings 7 to 9 p.m. in Woodland. For information, contact •YoloCommunityBand.pagegmail.comyolocommunityband@orfollowtheFacebookathttps://www.facebook.com/
• 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 the Kiwanis Club of Davis (1958) and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Davis (1966) – supports local charities with its fundraising. Weekly meetings are at noon on Thursdays — usually at Symposium restaurant, 1620 E. Eighth St., but have been temporarily moved to Zoom. Visit https://daviskiwanis.org/.
by advocating for participation and American leadership at the United Nations. Prior to the pandemic, UNA traditionally met at International House Davis, 10 College Park for three signature events: United Nations Day, Human Rights Days and International Women’s Day. Visit our booth at the International Festival in Central Park on Oct. 2. For information contact verenaborton@gmail.com or visit http://
• 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.
— 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 at email sidavis@soroptimist.net.https://www.sidavis.org/ or—
Mondays at Davis Community Church, Fellowship Hall, 421 D St.
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 530-668-5280 or yolosar@ yolocounty.org.
• 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. (All clubs are currently (temporarily) meeting via Zoom.)
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• 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 at 1655 Da Vinci Court. They meet on the first Thursday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. Call 530-756-2766 or visit https://www.freemason.org.
• Project Linus of Yolo County is the local chapter of the national nonprofit Project Linus. It provides handmade blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Blanketeers help by making blankets, coming to chapter gatherings on the second Wednesday of the month at the Davis Senior Center, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., or donating fabric, yarn or funds. To become a “Blanketeer,” email Diane McGee at dmmyolo@gmail.com for updates.
• The United Nations Association of the United States of America is a United Nations Foundation program designed to support the U.N.
— Davis Sunrise clubrunner.ca/3544) meets (https://portal.7to8a.m.
— The Rotary Club of Davis (http:// meetswww.rotaryclubofdavis.com/)from12:15to1:15p.m.
— Davis Sunset sunsetrotarydavis.org) meets (https://www.from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, usually the second and fourth, at Stonegate Country Club, 919 Lake Blvd.
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tying these groups together is the informal Yolo History Network.
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. email sigreaterdavis@soroptimist.net.soroptimistofgreaterdavis.com orVisit http://www.
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