For more than 100 years, beginning on the UC Davis campus and extending out into the community, University Farm Circle has had a strong tradition of welcome. Whether you are new to the area or new to UFC, we invite you to join in our many activities. In addition to regular UFC events, the Newcomers’ Group activities are planned just for new members. In a smaller, relaxed setting, you can meet new people, foster friendships, and get a glimpse of what UC Davis and the larger community have to offer. At year’s end, we hope that you will continue to enjoy the friendship and benefits of ongoing involvement in the University Farm Circle. The description of events listed here is only intended as an outline of planned activities. For up-to-date information, please check your email, the online calendar at www.ufcdavis.org, or the Wild Apricot app. We are looking forward to meeting you. Invitations and registration for events will be sent through email and Sign Up Genius links. If you have questions contact one of the Co-Chairs:
Ann Harritt, 530-402-1236 (alharritt@hotmail.com),
Tracy Moss, 530-574-6677 (outdoorgal25@sbcglobal.net), or
Nyla Norris, 707-355-4851 (nylajan@yahoo.com)
Note: Please consult our online membership directory for contact information of program coordinators.
Newcomers' Welcome and Interest Sections Signup
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Time: 9:30am-11:30am
2024 Unitarian Universalist Church 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
Please join us for the official start of the UFC year. Newcomers will have the opportunity to sign up for interest sections and to pay their annual dues. You are welcome to bring friends who might be interested in joining UFC. We look forward to seeing you there.Welcome to the official start of the University Farm Circle year. This informal event will allow you to meet other Newcomers while enjoying snacks and beverages. In addition to the social time there will be a short presentation by some UFC Board Members to give you information about UFC, the Newcomers Group, the Interest Groups, and to answer your questions. After the presentation, you will have the opportunity to sign up for any of the more than 70 Interest Groups that UFC has to offer (anything from wine or beer tasting, pickleball, maj jong, hiking, painting, lunch or coffee meet-ups etc.). You will be able to register to become a member of UFC and pay your dues if you haven’t already done so. Please feel free to bring a friend that might be interested in joining UFC. We look forward to seeing you there!
First Friday Coffees
Please join our friendly, informal gathering of the Newcomers Group on the first Friday of every month from 10 to 11:30am, October through May. The Newcomers Group Co-Chairs will be there to welcome you as we introduce you to other new members. We have a variety of get-to-know-you activities planned as well as some short presentations by UFC Board Members who will share information about UFC and the wide variety of ways to become involved in the organization. The location will rotate between Woodland and Davis. All Newcomers will receive email invites to these coffee events which will include the specific location. Information will also be on the UFC Website. Please contact one of the Co-Chairs if you are not receiving them.
Newcomers' Group Walk and Talk
Each month the Newcomers Group will schedule a local walk to give members another opportunity to get to know each other.
UC Davis Raptor Center Tour
October 13, 2027, 10am
UC Davis Raptor Center, 1340 Equine Ln, Davis
Please join your Newcomer friends for a tour of the California Raptor Center. This fascinating and informative guided tour will start with an indoor presentation by a staff member who will educate us about the center and the lives of the raptors. We will then move outside to meet the magnificent birds and hear stories about how they came to the center.
The Gibson House Tour
November 2026 (Date and Time TBD)
Location: 512 Gibson Rd. Woodland
Come find out about this house listed on The National Register of Historic Places. We will have a tour of the inside as well as the outside grounds. It provides an example of three different architectural styles: Georgian Revival, Italianate, and Neoclassical. It is the home of The Yolo County Historical Collection and is operated and maintained by Yolo Arts.
Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts Tour
January 2027 (Date and Time TBD)
523 Mrak Hall Drive, Davis
Lights! Camera! Action!
Join us for a tour of the world renowned Mondavi Center on the UC Davis Campus. The tour will take us through the beautiful lobby and into Jackson Hall with its amazing acoustics and convertible stage. The hall is home to a wide variety of performances throughout the year. Lastly, we will visit the Vanderhoef Studio with its sprung floor, mirrored wall and adjustable seating.
Lunar New Year Luncheon
February 2027 (Date and Time TBD)
Wok of Flame Restaurant, 417 Mace Blvd, Davis
Come celebrate the Year of The Goat with a no-host lunch at this friendly local restaurant. We’ll share conversation and warm food with fellow newcomers. Expect to pay between $15-20 plus tip depending on your lunch choice.
Yolo County Food Bank
March 2027 (Date and time TBD)
233 Harter Ave, Woodland
Have you ever wondered how our local Food Bank efficiently feeds so many people every week? Come find out on this tour of their large facility to see how they organize and distribute food. You will be impressed! We will also have an opportunity to help out by packing food for 30 minutes at the end of our tour.
Newcomers Wine-Down Friday
April 2027 (Date TBD), 3-5pm
Great Bear Winery 24800 Road 101A, Davis, CA
Join fellow newcomers for a relaxed afternoon of socializing, wine, and shared finger food dishes in a pretty outdoor setting at Great Bear Vineyards. A variety of wines are available. If you don’t drink wine there are a few nonalcoholic beverages as well. Please bring a snack to share and come along for the fun!
Newcomers Finale Brunch
Mid-May 2027
Join your Newcomer friends as we bring our year to a close. We will enjoy a morning of socializing and sharing stories of friendships made, interest groups joined, and fun that was had over the last year.
