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    • March 06, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Home of Karen Cook, 2807 Rockwell Dr, Davis
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    This event brings book lovers together to celebrate the joy of reading and share their favorite books of 2024.  It provides a unique opportunity for participants to discover new titles, discuss literary trends and connect with others.  In addition to the book discussions, there will be plenty of time to socialize while munching on a variety of sweet and savory treats.


    At the event, we will compile a master list of books shared by attendees and email it to you afterwards.  This will make it easy to track the books that piqued your interest.  There will also be a table dedicated to a book exchange, where you can bring books that you’re willing to pass on to a new home.


    Registration period: 1/15/25 - 2/27/25

    Cost: $5



    • March 09, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Davis Odd Fellows Lodge, 415 Second Street, Davis
    • 12
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    Get ready to have some fun!  (And make some cash money.)  And support Farm Circle scholarships.  Doors open at noon, Bingo begins at 1:00 pm.

    Mark your calendars for Davis' only legal Bingo game, run by the Davis Odd Fellows.  All proceeds will be given to UFC.  Fifteen games will be played that afternoon, with cash prizes for the winners of every game, up to $250 for the winner of the final blackout Bingo game.  We hope that UFC members come out to play.  The more players we have, the more proceeds we receive for UFC.  Only adults (18 and older) may be present for Bingo because it is legal gambling.

    Bingo at the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge is low-impact (not cutthroat) Bingo.  It's easy and fun.  Even novice players will enjoy it.  Bring some friends and celebrate a birthday!

    In addition to Bingo, there is a full snack bar with food, drinks, candy, and wine and beer.  Free door prizes are handed out all afternoon.

    Cost:  Pay at the door.  $20 for a full Bingo double packet or $12 for economy packet

    Registration Period:  January 15, 2025 through March 9, 2025


    • March 13, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
    • 95
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    We have two new exciting speakers this year! 

    Founding Director of the UC Davis Women's Cardiovascular Medicine Program, Professor Amparo Villablanca will talk to us about that all important organ – our hearts. As heart disease is the #1 killer of women, this presentation is extremely important. Professor Amparo Villablanca will present “Preventing Broken Hearts: Understanding and Treating Heart Disease in Women”.  

    Do we think first or do we talk first? What about a baby: does the baby think about food or does it just cry?  The latest recipient of the College of Letters and Science Teaching Award, Professor Masoud Jasbi, addresses this fascinating subject. Jasbi’s area of focus is language arts ranging from linguistics and linguistic analysis to language learning in humans and machines. This lecture is titled “Language vs. Thought, Babies vs. Machines”. 

    A lovely box lunch from Zia's Deli (sandwich, fruit salad and cookie) will be provided for each attendee and guests are welcome.

    Registration period: 1/15/25 - 3/6/25

    Cost: $30

    • March 20, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
    • Meet at Mace Park and Ride in back of Ikeda's, 26295 Mace Blvd, Davis
    • 0
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    Did you know that the Japanese Tea Garden has just unveiled two stunning new areas?  Come discover the beautiful new Pagoda Plaza and recently constructed paths among the giant redwoods.

    Our visit includes a one-hour San Francisco City Guide private tour of the oldest Japanese garden in North America, one that inspires tranquility, peace and harmony.  The cherry blossoms (Mother Nature permitting) should be blooming.  

    After the tour, we’ll have time for lunch on our own and optional visits to the DeYoung Museum or the Conservatory of Flowers or the San Francisco Botanical Garden. 

    Registration Period: 1/15/25 - 2/20/25

    Cost: $75, includes bus transportation, entrance to the garden, and private tour


    • April 04, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • 12300 County Road 92B, Zamora, CA
    • 7
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    Spend an afternoon at the scenic Matchbook Winery in Zamora while enjoying good company, delicious wine and charcuterie treats.

    Matchbook Winery is a family owned winery and vineyard. John and Karl Giguiere are 5th generation farmers. In 1993, due to their efforts, the Dunnigan Hills became an official AVA (American Viticultural Area). The warm days and cool nights are perfect for preserving the grapes natural acidity.

    Carpools will leave at 1:30p.m. from the parking area by Big 5 in the Marketplace Shopping Center on West Covell.

    Cost: $10

    Registration Period: 2/15/25 - 3/38/25


    • April 05, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis CA
    • 39
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    Get ready for a fun and festive evening!  Start the evening mingling with your friends, and then enjoy a program of Beatles songs performed by 10 outstanding regional musical acts.  Beer and wine will be available for sale.  Friends and family are welcome.  We expect this event to sell out, so buy your tickets early!  All musicians are donating their time and talent, with the net proceeds benefitting the scholarship fund.

    Cost: $40.00

    Registration period 2/14/25 - 3/24/25

    • April 14, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • 1000 Broadway, Sacramento
    • 23
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    Adorned with beautiful statues, dramatic markers, and lush gardens, the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery is an outdoor museum recording California history from the Gold Rush through today.  We will be led by a volunteer docent, as we walk through the cemetery to see and learn.  Please wear comfortable shoes to walk the paved paths.

    Following the tour, those who are interested can eat lunch on their own at Sellands Cafe or other nearby restaurants.

    Carpool meets at Mace Park and Ride located east of Ikedas.

    Cost: $12

    Registration period: 2/15/25 - 4/9/25


Past events

February 20, 2025 Discover the Crocker
February 04, 2025 Soufflé Cooking Class
February 03, 2025 Soufflé Cooking Class
January 16, 2025 White Elephant Exchange
January 08, 2025 All About Beer
January 03, 2025 First Friday Coffee - Davis Cannery
December 15, 2024 Holiday Home Tour & Boutique
December 05, 2024 Candlelight Dinner
October 17, 2024 Newcomers' Woodland History Walking Tour
October 04, 2024 First Friday Coffee Davis Cannery
September 25, 2024 Fall Reception
September 25, 2024 Newcomers' Welcome
May 15, 2024 Newcomers Finale
May 03, 2024 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
April 25, 2024 Newcomers Matchbook Winery Spring Wine Tasting
April 05, 2024 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
March 05, 2024 Canceled - Newcomers Leland Stanford Mansion Tour
March 01, 2024 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
February 02, 2024 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
January 18, 2024 Newcomers Woodland Library Tour
January 05, 2024 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
December 01, 2023 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
November 15, 2023 Newcomers California Raptor Center Tour
November 03, 2023 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
October 24, 2023 Newcomers Walking Tour of Historic Woodland
October 06, 2023 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
October 04, 2023 Scholarship Reception and Fall Welcome
September 28, 2023 Newcomers Welcome
May 23, 2023 Newcomers Finale
May 05, 2023 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
April 21, 2023 Newcomers: California State Railway Museum
April 07, 2023 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
March 16, 2023 Newcomers: Tour the Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, Sensory Center
March 03, 2023 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
February 15, 2023 Newcomers: California Raptor Center
February 15, 2023 Canceled: Newcomers: California State Railway Museum
February 03, 2023 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
January 19, 2023 Newcomers: The Historic Wonder That Is Woodland
January 06, 2023 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
December 02, 2022 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
November 15, 2022 Newcomers: California Raptor Center
November 04, 2022 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
October 27, 2022 Scholarship Reception and Fall Welcome
October 07, 2022 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
September 29, 2022 Annual Newcomers Welcome and Interest Section Signups
May 26, 2022 Newcomers Appetizer & Beverage Finale
May 06, 2022 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
April 13, 2022 Newcomers Matchbook Winery Lunch and Wine Tasting
April 01, 2022 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
March 04, 2022 Canceled: Newcomers First Friday Coffee
March 01, 2022 Canceled: Newcomers Tour of the California State Capitol & Stanley Mosk Library
February 17, 2022 Canceled: Newcomers Tour of the Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science
February 04, 2022 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
January 07, 2022 CANCELED: Newcomers First Friday Coffee
December 03, 2021 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
November 16, 2021 Newcomers Tour of the Woodland Opera House
November 05, 2021 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
October 13, 2021 Newcomers Tea
October 07, 2021 Scholarship Reception and Fall Welcome
October 01, 2021 Newcomers First Friday Coffee
September 23, 2021 Annual Newcomers Welcome
May 07, 2021 Canceled: First Friday Coffee
April 02, 2021 Canceled: First Friday Coffee
March 05, 2021 CANCELED: First Friday Coffee
February 05, 2021 CANCELED: First Friday Coffee
January 08, 2021 Canceled: First Friday Coffee
December 04, 2020 First Friday Coffee
November 06, 2020 First Friday Coffee
October 07, 2020 Scholarship Reception and Fall Welcome on YouTube
October 02, 2020 First Friday Coffee
September 25, 2020 Newcomers Welcome Happy Hour

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PO Box 858, Davis, CA 95617-0858
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