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Vallejo News Having trouble viewing this email?Click here Vallejo News Ma 29, 2015 | Issue #184 Dare Devil Chaos Coaster Now Open Sign-Up for other City Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is excited to announce the new Communications Dare Devil Chaos Coaster is open and guaranteed to get riders' adrenaline pumping. The Dare Devil Chaos Coaster is a single looping coaster that builds anticipation as riders seated back-to-back travel backwards and forwards until momentum takes them to top In This Issue speed revolutions, only to stop upside down at 70 feet in the air and then reverse directions. Dare Devil Chaos Coaster Courtyard Marriott Grand Re- The ride features opening 24 seats set in Stan Golovich Oil Paintings true face-off Exhibition fashion, with Solano Library Summer guests seated Reading Program back-to-back and face-to-face, 360 Input & Suggestions degree revolutions, seven stories in height and inverted hang time with riders suspended upside down. The Dare Devil Chaos Coaster, which opened to the public on May 23, brings the total number of roller coasters at the park to nine, along with the Medusa, Roar, V2, Kong, Boomerang, Cobra, Road Runner Express, and Superman Ultimate Flight. Summer Reading Courtyard Marriott Grand Re- Program opening Vallejo's youth will be able The Courtyard Marriott Vallejo-Napa Valley will be hosting a to earn a free book this Grand Re-opening celebration of its newly renovated hotel. summer through the Solano County Library A new, customer-focused design allows for guests to be more "Read to the Rhythm" comfortable and productive during their stay, with ergonomic Summer Reading chairs and larger desks for better well-being while working. The Program. stylish rooms also feature free wireless internet with 24-hour access to the business center in the lobby area. Beginning June 8 and continuing through August The new Bistro Restaurant offers healthy choices and a delicious 8, children up to age 12 variety, freshly prepared who are reading and reasonably priced. independently can keep The Bistro Restaurant is track of the books they open for breakfast and read on a log sheet. After dinner daily for guests reading eight books, they and visitors. earn a free book to keep. Participants who read The Marriott also offers another eight books are meeting rooms for small eligible to earn a bonus group gatherings and prize. dinners, a banquet room and catering available for reunions, receptions and special Additionally, parents can events. With a fitness gym with cardiovascular equipment, sign up babies, toddlers treadmill, stationary bike and universal gym equipment, heated and preschoolers for a outdoor pool, the Courtyard Marriott is the perfect place for both special pre-reader game and complete early literacy business and leisure travelers. For additional information, please activities with their little call 707-644-1200. ones, such as reading, sharing rhymes, and attending library events to Stan Golovich Oil Paintings earn a special prize in addition to a book. Exhibition Children and parents can sign-up online through the Umpqua Bank will be hosting an art exhibition from local artists Solano County Library and former "Yardbird" Stan Golovich now through Friday, June website and download the 26. reading sheets to keep track of their books and Golovich's oil paintings are remembrances from his days working activities. The summer at the legendary Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Shop 72 as well youth reading program is as a way to maintain the history of "The Yard" since its closure in sponsored by the Friends 1996. of the Vallejo Public Libraries and the Solano The jobs Golovich County Library. performed on Mare Island included 25 years of dangerous For additional information work with submarines, about the program or a cranes, forklifts and complete list of events at other heavy both Vallejo library equipment, work that locations, call 866-572- he has transpired into 7587. his paintings, pieces, and other art forms. His recollections of life at the shipyard, in realist to impressionist to contemporary form, are not to be missed! Visit Umpqua Bank, located at 976 Admiral Callgahan Lane, Suite A, between now and June 26 to reminisce with Golovich through his wonderful works of art. City Communications Sign-Up Past Issues of Vallejo News Open City Hall Vallejo News is published by the City of Vallejo. We welcome your input and suggestions at [email protected]. Forward email This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. City of Vallejo | 555 Santa Clara Street | Vallejo | CA | 94590.
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