Vallejo News

April 26 2018 | Issue #337

The Big S.T.E.A.M. Event - April 28 Sign-Up for other City On April 28 from 11:00 a.m. to Communications 4:00 p.m., the Immersive Learning Center will be hosting a series of workshops for children interested in science, technology, In This Issue engineering, art, and math. 10 th Annu al Easter Golf Ball Children will have the Hu nt and Exchange opportunity to participate in workshops such as electrical PB Cycle 5 Voting circuit workshops, Da Vinci inspired engineering, SolTrans Events Minecraft challenges, and Fu ndraisers for CROP Hu nger more. Apart from the Walk workshops, participants will also enjoy Jamaican food and Vallejo SOUP arts and crafts. Admission for this event is $30 for Smoke Alarm Installation workshops, $20 for activities Event only, and each activity will Empress Theater Events cost $3. Since there is limited space, registration is Earth Day Logo Contest recommended as priority will be given to those who have registered and paid for the event in advance. Solano Land Tru st Events To view a full list of workshops and to register, click here. For more Annu al Barkitectu re Gala and information about the Immersive Learning Center, click here. Fu ndraiser

21st Annu al L'Chaim to Life Prescription Drug Take Back Day - April Dinner and Au ction 28 Joint Chamber Mixer Theater Against Sex Trafficking

Wine on the Water

Second Friday Art Walk

Vallejo Mu seu m Family Free Day

Vallejo's Earth Day Celebration

JFK Library Events

JFK Library Events

11th Annu al CROP Hu nger Walk

11th Annu al CROP Hu nger Walk

Loma Vista Farm aSpring Festival

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) along with the Solano County 119th Annu al Great Vallejo Race

Department of Resource Management and Environmental Services will Food Tru ck Mania host a Prescription Drug Take-Back event on April 28 from 9:00 a.m. to Food Tru ck Mania

3:00 p.m. Solano County residents are encouraged to bring their unwanted Empress Theater Events or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal at seven convenient The Hu b Events Poetry by the Bay locations throughout the county. Farmers Market Commu nity Coffee Tasting

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back event was created in order to Inpu t & Su ggestions provide awareness about expired prescription drugs, which potentially can lead to drug overdoses and poisonings. Vallejo residents can visit the Empress Vallejo Police Department located at 111 Amador Street, between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, to safely dispose of all Theater Events unused medications.

Residents should remove all personal information from items or empty contents into a Ziploc bag. All liquids and creams should be sealed or confined to a plastic bag to avoid spillage. Needles, sharps, and lancets are not accepted. For additional questions please call (707) 648-5346.

Loma Vista Farm Clean Up - April 28

On April 28, Friends of Loma Vista and volunteers from Lowes will be hosting a work day at the Loma Vista Farm to clean up the farm, build a new goat barn, build a new fence, and prepare for the Spring Festival. Local residents are encouraged to help with Silent Film Festival - May the cleaning efforts and can join the 4 work day event from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in Beginning on May 4 and volunteering, contact Rita LeRoy at ending on May 6, the (707) 556- 8765 or fill out this online form, here. Empress Theater will be hosting the Silent Film Festival, which will feature International Gala and Auction for an array of silent films, guest speakers, special events, Florence Douglas Senior Center - April 28 steam punk, and much more. Tickets for the festival are available for purchase online, here, for event Serving the senior community for over segments or for the entire festival. Discounts are 40 years, the Florence Douglas available for Film Club Members. To learn more Senior Center (FDSC) is a place for about the festival, click here. For information about Vallejo residents over the age of 50 to becoming a film club member, click here. recharge, relax, and reconnect with others. In an effort to raise funds for operational costs, the FDSC will be hosting an International Gala and

Auction event where members of the community will have an opportunity to support the Center and help raise funds.

The event, themed "An Italian Holiday," will be held at the FDSC on April 28 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Admission for the general public is $50 and $40 for FDSC Members. To read more about this event or to make a Wild and Scenic/ Visions donation, click here. To purchase tickets email Peter Wilson, Executive of the Wild Preview Director, by email or by phone at (707) 643- 1044 X 11. Screenings Part 2 - May 10 On May 10, the Empress Theater Film Club will be City of Vallejo Cycle 5 Participatory hosting a two-part film event where renowned river Budgeting Ballot Closes April 30 advocate, author, and photographer Time Palmer Through the month of April, will speak about wild and the City of Vallejo has held scenic rivers in America. In voting for the Cycle 5 the second segment, there Participatory Budgeting will be a new film screening (PB) ballot, which is open to on the Eel River, A River's all Vallejo residents age 14 Last Chance. The event will and older, to determine which begin at 7:00 p.m. community projects should Admission is free for film receive a portion of Measure B revenues. The ballot, containing 10 club members and $10 for project proposals, will close on April 30 and the City encourages guests. Tickets may be everyone who has not voted yet to cast their vote by the end of the purchased online, here. For deadline. more information, click here. For information about To cast your vote online today, click here. To vote in-person, visit the City becoming a film club Manager's Office, located on the third floor of City Hall, at 555 Santa Clara member, click here. Street during normal business hours. For more information about Participatory Budgeting, click here.

Winning project proposals will be announced on May 3 at JFK Library's Joseph Room from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. While registration is not required, participants are encouraged to RSVP for the event, here.

Solano County Library Events

Nicho Boxes and Milagros: Mexican Folk Art - May 3

Join the JFK Library on May 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Program Room to learn more about Mexican Folk Art.

Free Comic Book Day - May 5 Tribute to Johnny Cash - May 11 Join the JFK and Springstowne Libraries in celebrating the 2018 Free Celebrating the life and Comic Book Day where participants of all music of Johnny Cash with ages will be given a free comic book while supplies last. strong conviction and stunning accuracy, James Fossil Hunting in Africa - May 5 Garner and his band On May 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mark Teaford, a Touro University faithfully recreate Cash's professor, will be presenting his work on "Fossil Hunting in Africa." biggest hits. Fun, classing, Professor Teaford will speak about his field work in African and talk about and toe-tapping, the what we can discover about our human ancestors from fossils. This event signature show of the band is free and will be held at the JFK's Joseph Room. Tennessee Three will be held at the Empress Theater on May 11, Glen Cove Community Association beginning at 8:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased Garage Sale - May 5 at the box office for $30 or online, here, for $25. Table reservations are also The Glen Cove Community available. For more Association (GCCA) is information about the event hosting its Annual Garage and the band, click here. Sale on May 5, beginning at 8:00 a.m. where participants are encouraged to visit the participating households and shop for a variety of local treasures.

Association members will hand out free maps of participating households at the Glen Cove Center, located at 122 Robles Way, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information about the Annual Garage Sale, click here. For questions about the Garage Sale, email GCCA by email. For more information about Glen Cove Community Association, click here.

Morning Memories Fiesta - May 5

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Special Mother's Day Moments Shared will be hosting a Show - May 12 party fiesta on May 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., where Kicking-off Mother's Day participants will be able to enjoy celebrations, the Mother's fun themed crafts and activities Day Show will feature the including face painting and a San Francisco String Trip piñata. Admission for this event is and the Leni Stern Trio. This $5 per child and parents are free. Parking in downtown City lots is free event will be held at the Saturday and Sunday. To learn more about this event and to purchase Empress Theater on May tickets, click here. 12, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in-person at the box office for $35 or online for $30, here. Solano Land Trust Events Table reservations are also available. For more information about the event and the featured artists, click here. Kite Festival at Lynch Canyon - May 5

On May 5, the Solano Land Trust will be hosting its 10th Annual Lynch Canyon Kite Festival from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lynch Canyon Ranch. The Festival is free and open to all ages and ability levels. Attendees are invited to bring a kite, cameras for pictures, sturdy closed-toe shoes, drinking water, and their own picnic. While participants are encouraged to bring their own kite, a kite vendor will be on-site throughout the event.

Many thanks to Solano County Parks, there will be no parking fee for this Mother's Day Champagne event. Guests are asked not to bring dogs to this event in order to protect Brunch and Show - May wildlife, rare plants and free-range cattle. Please be prepared for uneven 13 ground and cow manure. The grassy field for kite flying is located next to the parking lot. Lynch Canyon Open Space Park is located at 3100 Celebrating Mother's Day, Lynch Road. For more information about the event call (707) 432-0150, the Empress Theater will or click here. To learn more about kite flying, click here. be hosting a catered brunch featuring live performances King-Swett Ranches Nature Hike - May 5 by Mimi Fox and Leni Stern. The brunch menu includes On the first Saturday of most months, members of Solano Land Trust guide chicken chorizo and pepper participants through the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo, frittata, crab and asparagus known as King-Swett Ranches. In addition to getting a great workout, frittata, strawberry and Solano Land Trust docents share their insights about the wildlife that reside banana waffles, passion in the area. Admission is free and while registration is not required, RSVP fruit-orange spritz, and is recommended. The nature hike will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 mango-pineapple spritz. p.m. To RSVP for this event, click here. This event will held on May 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 Wildflowers and Water Critters Walk - Every Saturday and Sunday p.m. and admission is $60. To purchase tickets, click Through May 13, Solano Land Trust volunteer docents will be offering two- here. For additional hour tours every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The information about this event, tours will be held at Jepson Prairie Preserve, which is one of California's click here. best remaining examples of a vernal pool ecosystem and native grassland prairies. Visitors can enjoy an easy guided walk through Jepson Prairie Preserve and will include a tour of the vernal pools, the aquatic invertebrate, and flowering that depend of them. Registration for this event are not required and is free of charge, but donations are kindly requested.

Astronomy Program - May 18

Through the year, deep sky objects including planetary nebulas, galactic clusters, and global clusters will be viewed by many. To learn more about what these are and how to tell the difference between them, docents of the Solano Land Trust will be holding a presentation and demonstration on May 18 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., where participants learn more about astronomy and space exploration and get a chance to gaze at the starts using telescopes provided by the Rush Ranch Educational Council, at no cost. For specific event information and details call the Rush Ranch Educational Council at (707) 422- 4491. Vallejo Symphony Fashion Show and "I Spy" Kid's Hike - May 26 Fundraiser - May 18

Kids of all ages are invited to join Solano Land Trust Docents at Lynch On May 18, the Vallejo Canyon on May 26 for the "I Spy" Kids' Hike, where participants will be Symphony will be hosting a challenged to locate familiar and unfamiliar sights along the trail. fashion show and fundraising Participants are encouraged to bring plenty of water and snacks as the event titled, "The Beat Goes hike will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m. While this event is On," which will includes a free, parking will cost $6 and participants are encouraged to arrive by 9:45 cocktail party, live music, a a.m. For more information call the Solano Land Trust at (707) 432- 0150. no-host bar, and a fashion show at the Empress For all events, participants should bring a backpack with plenty of water Theater beginning at 7:00 and snacks, sunglasses, sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots, long pants or p.m. Pricing for this event layered clothing, protection from the elements, and binoculars to enjoy the varies depending on seating wildlife. All events are weather dependent and may be cancelled due to location, starting at $40 per rain. For inquiries about cancellations, call listed staff. All Solano Trust person. Sponsorship events can be found at their website, click here to view. For land opportunities are also locations and related information, click here. available. To purchase tickets, click here. For additional information call McCune Lecture on the Language of the (707) 643- 4441.

Puppet and Special Performance - May 6 On May 6 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00

p.m. the Magical Moonshine

Theater will be presenting on the

language of the puppet at the

McCune Room at the JFK Library.

After the lecture there will be a special performance of Tale of Br'er Rabbit, a traditional African American trickster tale about the survival of Br'er Rabbit. Suitable for all ages, this event will be free for all participants. To learn more about Moonshine 1940's Battle of the Big Theater, click here. For more information about the McCune Collection, Bands - May 19 click here. Presented by Gary Vecchiarelli Productions, the Battle of the Big Bands will include over 30 musicians 21st Annual L'Chaim to Life Dinner and and two bands who will play popular hits from the 1930's Auction - May 6 and 1940's, competing for the audience's votes at the Celebrating Jewish diversity in the show's climax. The event community with Jewish cuisine, will feature Bill A. Jones from music, and culture, the the TV Series "Glee" and Congregation B'nai Israel will be 'Days of Our Lives" and hosting the 21st Annual L'Chaim to Nancy Osbourne. This event Life Dinner and Auction at the will be held at the Empress Solano County's Oldest Theater on May 19, Synagogue on May 6 from 5:00 beginning at 2:00 p.m. p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets for this Ticket pricing ranges from event may be purchased in $39 to $49 and may be advance for $30 and will be purchased online, here. available for purchase at the door Table seating is also for $35. Admission includes dinner, available. For additional open bar, and a variety of live and information, click here. silent auction items. Tickets may be reserved in advance by email or by phone at (707) 642- 6526. For additional information, click here.

Drinking Water Week - May 6-12

Tap water delivers public health protection, fire Renditions of Aretha - May protection, support for our 19 economy, and quality of life. Reliant on water Richmond, California native, infrastructure to provide Nicole Pearson, also known these benefits, local residents are encouraged to protect local water as BUT-TAH is a soulful and resources by preventing pollution, conserving water, and by getting nostalgic singer who has involved in local water issues. Partnering with the American Water Works been in the music industry Association, the City of Vallejo's Water Department will be participating in since the age of nine and Drinking Water Week, which will take place from May 6 through May 12, has travelled with successful where local residents are encouraged to learn more about their local water bands, performing on stages sources. To learn more about the City's Water Department and to explore all over the world. On May the resources available to the public, click here. 19, BUT-TAH and the ButtahLuv band will pay tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, at the 27th Annual Tourism Luncheon and Empress Theater beginning at 8:00 p.m. Installation - May 9 Ticket pricing ranges from $30 to $40, depending on Visit Vallejo will be hosting its 27th seating and may be Annual Visit Vallejo Tourism purchased online, here. For Luncheon and Board of Directors additional event information, Installation at the site of their new click here. business offices at the USA World Classics Event Center on May 9 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon will kick-off with a no-host beer only reception at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will begin at 12:00 p.m. Guest speaker, Dave Phinney, owner of the new Savage and Cooke Distillery on Mare Island will also be Bollywood Blues Show - in attendance as Visit Vallejo highlights tourism in Vallejo and the May 26 economic strength of the tourism industry at the local and state levels. Admission for this event is $50 and participants may purchase tickets In an unprecedented online, here. For more information about Visit Vallejo, click here. mashup of retro Bollywood music and American blues, Aki Kumar brings the Wine on the Water Chamber Event - May Bollywood Blues Show to the Empress Theater on May 11 26 beginning at 8:00 p.m. The now professional The Vallejo Chamber of Commerce's harmonica player single- Wine on the Water Dinner and Auction handedly created his own will be held on May 11 at the blues movement by mixing California State University Maritime Bollywood music with Blues. Academy, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 Tickets for this event may be p.m. Enjoy an exquisite five-course purchased online for $20, dinner with wine pairings, and live and here, or at the box office silent auctions giving away amazing from $25. Table seating and prizes! All members of the local reservations are also community are encouraged to support available. For more the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce. information, click here. General admission is $100 per person, table reservations and sponsorship The Hub opportunities are also available. For more information and to register for this Community event, click here. Center for the Arts Events Vallejo Second Friday Art Walk Art of Peace - May 11

Starving Artist Sale - May 9 thru May 13

For five days, The Hub will be holding a starving artist sale from May 9 thru May 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to help support local artists. Participants will be able to enjoy bargain hunting as art, supplies, frames, and much more will be sold. Sponsored by the Robby Poblete Foundation, Second Friday Art Walk, All proceeds will go to The and League of Chefs, the Art of Peace Unveiling Ceremony will be held on Hub to help provide classes, May 11 beginning at 5:30 p.m., where artists will present their works of art, events, and local art. For transforming unwanted and decommissioned firearms into inspiring and additional event details educational art works. Admission for this event is free and light contact The Hub at (707) refreshments will be provided. 561- 6514.

Paris in Spring

As part of the peace-themed Second Friday Art Walk, League of Chefs will be hosting a pop-up dinner in front of their downtown location where participants will be able to enjoy a full four-course meal of vichyssoise, salad nicoise, cassoulet, and blueberry clafoutis. Reservations for this pop-up Live Model Session - May dinner are available for purchase, here, 16 beginning at $59 per person. To view the full menu, click here. In this live model study session participants will be able to draw, paint, or take SolTrans Offers Free Rides to Second Friday Art Walks photos as a live model poses in a variety of styles. Through the end of the year, SolTrans This event is for adults only will be providing free rides every and participants must bring second Friday of the month to support their own supplies. All skill the community and the arts in Vallejo. levels are welcome to Beginning at 4:00 p.m. until the last participate. Admission is bus of the evening for local fixed $20 and advanced routes only, Art Walk participants will registration is required. This be able to enjoy a free ride downtown event will take place on May by presenting their "Art Passport." Art passports are available for 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 download, here. For more information about this initiative, click here. p.m. and exact event location will be provided upon registration. For registration and additional Rotary Club Presents Mandarin Madness event details contact The Hub at (707) 561- 6514. Fundraiser Event - May 12 Creating Ribbon In efforts to raise money for Solano Sunset Rotary Club projects and Blossoms - May 19 programs, the Rotary Club invites businesses to sponsor its 2018 fundraiser, which is set to take place on May 12 at the Florence Taught by Katie Vardijan, Douglas Senior Center from 6:00 this class will guide p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The fundraising event participants to learn about will include a dinner, hosted bar, different types of ribbon entertainment, auctions, raffle prizes, flowers, where participants and door prizes. Tickets may be will create three different purchased for $55 at several locations kinds using kits purchased including Visit Vallejo, Vallejo Ferry in class. Scissors, neutral Terminal, and Zoey June Gifts. To view color thread, hand sewing the full list for sponsorship options, view needles, and wire cutters this flyer. For more information about this must be brought by event, click here, or call (707) 480- participants. Pre-registration 9977. for this event is required and admission pricing varies. This event will take place at The Hub on May 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. To learn more about this event or to register call The Hub at (707) 561- 6514. 9th Annual Mother's Day Cream Tea - Poetry by the May 13 Bay - May 10 Served in the historic Rowser Garden at the and 24 Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve, the Mother's Day Cream Tea event, which will take place on May 13, will include tea and scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam. While the event does not require reservations and is free and open to all local residents, participants are encouraged to visit the Preserve before the event begins at 12:00 p.m. and to make donations that help keep the Preserve open to the public year-round. Volunteers are invited to help set up tables and chairs the day before and help with serving on the day of the event. To volunteer for this event contact Sarah Cain by email or On the second and fourth by phone at (707) 241- 4285. For more Thursday of each month, information about this event, click here. To learn more about the Poetry by the Bay brings Preserve, click here. artists together to share their work in a Spoken Word/ Open Mic Event, focusing on the importance of the Celebrate Mother's Day at Front Room at messages being said. Acapella performances are the Wharf - May 13 encouraged. Come and share your work on May 10 and 24 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at The Hub Community Center for the Arts. For more information, click here. Farmers Market - Every Saturday

To celebrate Mother's Day, Front Room at the Wharf will be offering a special dinner with live entertainment for families. Participants will be able to enjoy dinner entrees of their choice with a side of homemade clam chowder or house salad, followed by an assortment of cakes and desserts for $39.95 per person. Dinner and live entertainment will be held from 5:00 pm. to 10:00 p.m. and one complementary rose will be given to all mothers. To make a reservation in advance and for more information call (707) 649-8889.

Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum Events The Pacific Coast Farmer's Museum Family Free Day - May 19 Market Association continues to offer Vallejo residents a great selection of local greens, fruits, veggies, ethnic varieties, as well as some specialty booths with baked goods, and handmade soaps and other goodies. At the farmer's Located in Vallejo's old City Hall, the market, shoppers can enjoy Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum live music, prepared food, preserves and exhibits the diverse and fresh cut flowers, and freshly exciting history of the City of Vallejo and the caught seafood. The farmer's former U.S. Naval Shipyard at Mare Island. market offers the freshest The museum maintains five galleries with produce direct from the fields over 250,000 square feet of exhibits. On and orchards of California's the third Saturday of every month, family farms. The market is admission is free all day from 10:00 a.m. to open every Saturday from 4:00 p.m. To learn more about the Vallejo 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For Naval and Historical Museum, click here. more information, click here. Vallejo Garden Tour - May 20th Community Coffee Tasting - Every Saturday

The Vallejo Garden Tour and Festival is a major annual fundraiser for the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. Visit nine beautiful gardens throughout Vallejo homes. Box lunches are available to purchase from City Sample over 30 varieties of Lights Café and Catering. In addition to featuring beautiful gardens fresh roasted coffee, browse throughout the city, the Vallejo Garden Tour will once again be holding the crafts from local artisans, downtown Vallejo Garden Festival this year. The Festival will feature plant and listen to local musicians sales, crafts, antiques, gourmet food vendors, local non-profits, and fine art. during Moschetti Coffee's The Vallejo Garden Tour will be on May 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Community Coffee Tasting Tickets are $40 for the general public or $35 for Museum Members, and event. Coffee has many are available at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, the Vallejo complex flavors, and subtle Convention and Visitors Bureau in the Ferry Terminal, and at Zoey differences can be tasted June Gift and Garden, located at 1426 Tennessee Street. when coffee is compared side-by-side. At the tastings, participants can learn about acidity levels, try coffee Global Center for Success Presents brewing in the aeropress or simply have an espresso. Community Prayer Breakfast - May 19 Tasters can also talk with the staff about the different roasts On May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to or how to prepare certain 10:00 a.m., the Global Center beverages. Moschetti Coffee for Success and Christian is located at 11 Sixth Help Center will be hosting a Street, and the tasting event community prayer breakfast begins every Saturday at at Dan Foley Park, where 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. participants will hear from the Moschetti Coffee is also Executive Director of the open for retail sales. For Christian Help Center on the more information, click successes, projections, and here. hopes for the homeless in Vallejo. Tickets for this event are $25 per person and may be purchased online, by will- call, or by mail. Donation and sponsorship opportunities are also available and all proceeds will go toward helping the homeless in Vallejo. For more information about purchasing tickets and sponsoring the event, click here.

Vallejo Admirals Team Tryouts - May 19

On May 19, the professional baseball team, the Vallejo Admirals, will be holding tryouts for a chance to join the 2018 Pacific Association Champions. While the tryouts are competitive, all participants will be given an opportunity to show their potential on the field. The tryout session will be held at Dan Foley Park from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and participants, 21 years of age or older, must register for the event. Advanced registration via Eventbrite, available here, will be $75. Same day registration will cost $100. For additional event details, click here. To learn more about the Vallejo Admirals, click here. Loma Vista Farm's Annual Spring Open House - May 19

On May 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Loma Vista Farm is having its annual Spring Festival to celebrate the season. This is a golden opportunity to visit the Farm and spend time with friends and family, participate in crafts and activities, and visit educational information booths. Have fun at the Animal Adventure petting zoo, ride the train and visit the Greenhouse for helpful ideas and tips for planting a spring garden.

Guests can also see the projects Loma Vista Farm staff have been working on all year and see the improvements that have been made. The Loma Vista Farm provides hands-on, educational activities involving plants and animals for students and children of all ages and abilities. Admission is free, though activity tickets are $.50. The spring festival will offer items for sale, including California native plants, organic vegetables, herbs, succulents and food.

While this event is a while away, event coordinators are still looking for arts and crafts vendors and musicians/small bands to play for a period of time. If you are interested or know someone who would be, contact coordinators by email. For more information, click here, or call (707) 556- 8765.

South Vallejo Resource Fair - May 22

Visit the South Vallejo Resource Fair on May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church to receive medical and dental screenings, information about healthy options and support for families. For more information about this event contact Ashely Cumpas by email or by phone at (707) 784- 2037.

Food Truck Mania - May 23

The City of Vallejo and SactoMoFo invite all community members to the Vallejo Food Truck Mania on April 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Guests can enjoy an assortment of gourmet food trucks from throughout northern California including Buckhorn Grill (BBQ), Cowtown Creamery (Dessert), Kado's Asian Grill, and Slider Nation. All vendors accept cash and credit/debit cards, and many food trucks offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meal options. While tables and chairs will be provided, guests are welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs to enjoy their meal picnic style. Attendees can bring well-behaved pets that will not be bothered by loud noises or crowds. Food Truck Mania will take place at the Vallejo Waterfront the fourth Wednesday of each Month through October 2018, located at 289 Mare Island Way. To view the list of food trucks that will be present and to view their menus, click here. Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - May 29

On May 29, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of their new school building in Vallejo, located at 500 Oregon Street. Caliber: ChangeMakers is a free and public charter school that serves grades TK- 8. To learn more about Caliber: ChangeMakers, click here.

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