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Get to know Yolo
Art is everywhere in Davis..............5
What’s so great about Yolo?..........9
Eat like Yolo.....................................10
UC Davis...........................................12
Bike life.............................................18
Woodland offers opportunity.....22
Honey Festival................................23
Cal Agriculture Museum..............26
Getting Wild in Yolo Bypass.........32
Enjoy Nature in Yolo Parks...........32
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Day trip to Vacaville......................36
Discover Solano County...............38
Finding Winters..............................40
Events
Ongoing...........................................28
Winter & Spring .............................29
Places to go,
things to see 17 23
UC Davis ..........................................14
Attractions ......................................23
Museums.........................................33
Extreme Yolo...................................34
Live Music & Theater.....................35
Galleries...........................................43
Maps
Davis Bike Loop..............................19
Wineries & Tasting Rooms ...........21 26 28 29
Shop Woodland ............................24
Davis ................................................42
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Microbreweries ..............................45
On the Cover
Unitrans double-decker buses
In 1968, Unitrans, UC Davis’ bus system,
purchased vintage double-decker buses from
London and brought them to Davis to start a bus
system. 30 32
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Over time,
Unitrans added
10 more of
the vintage
buses.
Unitrans
celebrated its
50-year
anniversary
in 2018.

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Art is everywhere in Davis
Here are some recent
additions and trends
By Wendy Weitzel
You don’t have to wander far to witness Davis’ cre-
ative forces. The city is blooming with vibrant art,
with murals, sculptures and galleries galore; live
music and theatre abound.
Rachel Hartsough, the city’s arts and culture man-
ager, said Davis has seen a rise in new emerging arts
programs over the past few years.
“We have an amazing wealth of cultural resources
for a city of our size,” she said. “There is movement
afoot to transform our public spaces through art and

John Zibell
engagement with artists.” Additionally, grant money
from the California Arts Council and increased city
funding for the arts is expanding the scope and boost- The latest street mural, called “Elemental” by lead artist Danielle Fodor, can be found on the west end of Bianco
ing outreach, cultivating Davis as an arts destination.
Court in the Senda Nueva neighborhood in North Davis.
Mayor Brett Lee is grateful for the support. “We are
really fortunate to have local artists and community
members directly creating and supporting art in our
Visual arts disciplines, and provides informal opportunities for
the public to connect with art and artists.
community. Having art in our daily lives enriches each Second Friday ArtAbout, a monthly evening of Street murals: Davis takes its art to the streets –
of us as well as our community as a whole.” open galleries and artists’ receptions at businesses, literally. Local artists coordinate projects where com-
Have no fear of missing out: We’ve got an update galleries and other art-friendly locations in downtown munity members design and paint murals onto street
on the latest city art endeavors, sharing some of the Davis, is from 5 to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of each
magic that makes the Davis art scene so special. month. This event promotes emerging artists in many See ART, Page 6

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ART: Community-build movement has taken a hold
From Page 5 artist-guided, but usually designed and executed by diverse intersections of the Davis community. The
non-artists.” project earned a city of Davis Community Arts Grant.
surfaces of their neighborhoods, creating a sense of Rainbow crosswalks: Volunteers with the Davis Along the Putah Creek Parkway, there are several
community, strengthened connectedness and new Phoenix Coalition use temporary chalk to paint rain- murals and mosaic art benches. Pedestrians can enjoy
friendships, all while adding beauty to the area. bow colors on crosswalks around Central Park, in the them starting at the “Shovel Gateway” by Christopher
Murals include the intersections of Fourth and K lead up to the annual Davis Pride Festival in May. Fennell, behind Davis Commons, and running under
streets, Duke and M streets, and Chapman Place and Supported through a Community Arts Grant, rain- the Amtrak tunnel to the Interstate 80 undercrossing.
Madrone Lane. Our city’s most recent addition in the bows are a symbol of LGBTQ pride and social move- Painted public pianos: In the Key of Davis provides
Senda Nueva neighborhood in North Davis is called ments, peace and diversity. vibrantly painted pianos, free for anyone to play. Year-
“Elemental.” Lead artist Danielle Fodor worked with Wall and bench murals: Another community- round locations include the Stephens Branch Library,
more than 450 community volunteers to paint a building project is Statement of Love’s mural mosaic, 315 E. 14th St.; and Wyatt Deck along the UC Davis
mural along 10,000 square feet of street surfaces and installed on a wall of the Davis Odd Fellows Hall Arboretum. During the summer, you can also find
greenbelt pathways. Access it on the west end of downtown. A local artist team invited the public to them at The Davis Food Co-op, 620 G St.; Central
Bianco Court or the cul-de-sac on Hacienda Avenue. paint heart tiles for the mosaic border. The mural is Park, 401 C St.; and the Dresbach-Hunt-Boyer House
“The community-build movement has really taken designed to explore what inclusion, love, commu- at 604 Second St. Also, keep an eye out for the artist-
a hold of Davis,” said Natalie Nelson, director of the nity and support mean to the
designed utility boxes around town.
Pence Gallery. Another example includes the Compas- various
Burning Man art: The city’s arts program installed
sion Bench at Third and C streets.  “These two works originally created and installed at Burning
projects are Man, the annual festival in the Black Rock Desert of
Nevada. “Imago,” by Kirsten Berg, is a 17-foot-tall
kaleidoscope of butterflies for viewers to wander
through at Walnut Park, on Lillard Drive in South
Davis. “Good Luck Horseshoe” by Michael Gray, made
of old horseshoes and other recycled materials, stands
behind a backstop at Playfields Park, on Research
Heidi Bekebrede leads Park Drive in South Davis.
a crowd in the singing
of the Davis Song at Performing arts
the unveiling of the Music and theater: Music and theatre are alive and
Davis Song Mural in
Central Park in Davis. See ART, Page 7

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ART: Music and theater are alive and well in Yolo Co.
From Page 6
Quasimodo (Gannon
well. Acme is a teen-run theater company tackling Styles) joyously sings
challenging themes of our times, and Davis Musical with Esmeralda
Theatre Company hosts year-round programs for
(Aimee Rose Santone)
children and adults, and has sent more than 40
young people on to become Broadway performers.
while the Gargoyles
Bike City Theatre Company presents theatrical expe- look on in the Davis
riences at local breweries and other venues. Musical Theatre
The Davis Live Music Collective is a cooperative Company’s production
that boasts year-round performances and an annual of “The Hunchback of
festival each June. Notre Dame” at the
Music on the Bus, a pilot program in partnership Jean Henderson
with Unitrans, launched in 2018, and continues the Performing Arts
first Saturday of the month. The free Davis Farmers Center in Davis,
Market shuttle runs in a loop around the downtown playing January 4-27.
and campus. The project places local musicians on
selected Unitrans buses, to promote ridership on the Natsoulas Gallery hosts a Poetry Night on the first the coming of spring.
UC Davis-run transit system, support and foster local and third Thursday of each month, at 8 p.m. California Conference for the Advancement of
musicians, and add magic to the ride. Ceramic Arts, May 3-5 in downtown Davis, includes
demonstrations, lectures and more than 40 shows.
Storytelling and poetry: Recent projects and part-
nerships emerged through Davis Media Access, Imag- Festivals The Davis Shakespeare Festival’s 2019 season, June
ining America, local public libraries and the UC Davis through October, includes “The Tenth Muse,” “A
Look forward to longtime favorites and new com-
community; promoting the powerful medium of Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” and “The
munity events that celebrate local arts and culture Comedy of Errors.” Part of its mission is to modernize
storytelling, encouraging individuals to discover and
year-round. Here are just some to get you started: classical texts “to illuminate the inherent universality
develop storytelling skills; and exploring new ways to
share our stories with each other to promote commu- The Art of Painting in the 21st Century, March 8-9 of drama’s greatest stories.”
nity wellness, social justice and compassion. at John Natsoulas Gallery, which nurtures dialogue on Mellon Music Festival, in late May, also offers
Stories on Stage Davis, on the Second Saturday of contemporary painting. classical music in non-stereotypical settings, to
each month at the Pence Gallery, takes fiction off the Cherry Blossom Festival, in April at Sudwerk challenge traditional notions of the genre.
page and brings it into a live venue where it is intro- Brewing Co., celebrates cultural and artistic diversity
duced by authors and interpreted by actors. The John in the community as well as the beauty of nature with See ART, Page 8

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Brazilian space funk
band Boca Do Rio,
left, performs at
Sudwerk Brewery
during the Davis
Music Festival.

Donna Billick’s
“Dancing Pigs” catch
the beat, below, at The
Marketplace shopping
center in Davis.

ART: Davis is incredibly rich artistic cross-pollination


From Page 7 Davis Art Map: A new map of citywide public art is in the final stages of devel-
opment, thanks to collaboration between the city and the UC Davis design depart-
The annual Davis Music Fest is Friday through Sunday each Father’s Day week- ment. Beautiful and functional, the citywide map calls attention to features that
end. The multi-venue, multi-genre live music event showcases local, regional and make each neighborhood unique and celebrates more than 170 pieces of public art
touring artists, June 21-23. Proceeds support arts education in local schools. throughout the city.
Juneteenth, celebrating African-American freedom and achievement, is June 2 Memorable public art dots the scenery everywhere you go, such as landmarks
at Veterans Memorial Center. like Anthony Padilla’s “Solar Compass” mural behind the Pence Gallery; “Shovel
Make Music Davis, June 21, is a free celebration of music around the world, Gateway” by Christopher Fennell, behind Davis Commons; and Donna Billick’s
encouraging anyone to make music on that day. “Dancing Pigs” at The Marketplace.
The Ground and Field Theatre Festival, cultivating new works by U.S. writers, Besides the new print map, everyone is invited to find, record and share creative
is in early October at UC Davis. expressions of all kinds on the city’s Map It! Storymap program. Find this and
International Festival Davis is typically on the first Sunday of October in Cen- more about the local arts scene at www.cityofdavis.org/arts.
tral Park, with food, arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, youth activities, and For information about arts and culture in Davis, contact Rachel Hartsough at
RHartsough@cityofdavis.org.
cultural, business and nonprofit booths.

Community resources
Arts Alliance Davis: Bringing together more than 200 participants in the arts
UNDER NEW
community, Arts Alliance Davis encourages collaboration, promotes the arts to
OWNERSHIP
residents and visitors, and advocates for public and private support of the arts in
all facets of our community.
“We have an incredibly rich artistic cross-pollination in Davis,” said Autumn
Labbé-Renault, chair of Arts Alliance Davis. “The planning and execution of art
projects and events can sometimes be a very solitary process. Through the Arts
Alliance, we’re lifted out of whatever our current project is and able to bounce
around ideas and ask for help, problem solve, and collaborate. It doesn’t matter if
you represent theater, music, media, fine arts, a gallery, a nonprofit, or a business –
we’re under an umbrella where we all share a firm belief that art makes commu-
nity life better.”
The Alliance has been steadily growing and has a website to celebrate the
wealth of cultural resources to be found in Davis, at www.artsalliancedavis.org.
There’s a calendar, directory, resources and a chance for artists to connect and
share. Join the group on Facebook, follow it on Instagram, or subscribe
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What’s so great about Yolo County?
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elcome! Yolo County is tucked away their selection and freshness and enjoy just about any inters is a small yet accessible town,
between Lake Tahoe and San Francisco, cuisine under the sun at one of many fine restaurants. surrounded by fields and orchards, with a
but it is a world apart. A variety of History buffs will find much to discover in Yolo booming foodie scene and historic charm. Many
experiences — pedaling along bike paths lined with County, as will adventurers, nature lovers, families, delights await: live musical performances at The
lush greenery, strolling through parks, shopping in art aficionados, sports fans, music enthusiasts and Palms Playhouse in the historic Winters Opera House;
historic districts and enjoyable art walks, cultural even canine companions! wine tasting; beer tasting; and great local cuisine.

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events and adventure sports — can be found in the
D avis has many attractions to keep you busy while oodland is full of historical and agricultural
vibrant cities of Davis, Winters and Woodland, along treasures. Enjoy farm tours, great theater at
exploring Yolo County — a lively downtown with
with the outlying communities in the picturesque the Woodland Opera House and the California Agri-
interesting restaurants, art galleries and retail shops;
countryside. All have something to offer all year. culture Museum with more than 130,000 square feet
more than 100 miles of bike paths and lanes; the

E xplore natural beauty by touring verdant farm- twice-weekly Davis Farmers Market (voted best of exhibit space. The city of Woodland also offers
lands or walking quiet creekside trails. Enjoy Farmers Market by American Farmland Trust); beautiful examples of Victorian and Craftsman-style
great entertainment, from intimate theaters to the the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame; live music and houses in the historic center of town. Woodland also
world-class stage of the Mondavi Center for the theater; 100 acres of plants and trees at the UC Davis hosts many fun-filled festivals and events throughout
Performing Arts. Sample an abundance of carefully Arboretum; and of course, internationally renowned
crafted local wine, stroll farmers markets famous for UC Davis itself. See COUNTY, Page 10

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Eat Like Yolo
By Visit Yolo produced by these farms. Yolo County is home to Farm Fresh

Y olo County is a beautiful place in Our local crops and cuisines have to To You (by Capay Organic), one of the
which to live and work — as any of start small, though: at the seed level. largest CSA services in Northern
us who live and work here well Yolo County is one of the nation’s California, which sends fresh, organic
know — but it is also a beautiful place leaders in the highly technical world of produce directly to the buyer’s door.
to visit for its wide variety of farm-to- seed research and development, They also even have a presence in San
fork cuisine. continuing a long tradition of research Francisco’s Ferry Building, the Taj
Yolo County is one of the most and innovation in agriculture. Mahal of Bay Area markets. Other CSA
diverse farming regions in the nation, Besides major corporations working producers include Full Belly Farm, River
and the variety of crops grown here here like HM Clause and Monsanto, we Dog Farm and Good Humus Produce.
throughout the year make for a kind of also claim the Robert Mondavi Institute As impressive as all of that sounds,
natural wonder. Think of the many sce- for Wine and Food Science at UC Davis. what’s best is being able to interact with
nic vineyards, fields and orchards where This remarkable institution is home to the producers themselves. We have
we produce wine grapes, rice, olives, widely renowned departments of wonderful farmers markets in
tomatoes and a variety of nuts and viticulture and enology as well as food Woodland and, most famously, in
grains throughout the year. science and technology. Additionally, it Davis. There, consumers are able to be
Agriculture is clearly central to our houses the only LEED platinum winery, in full contact with the growers of the
economy. Yolo County crops are brewery and food processing facilities locally produced food as well as sample
exported to nearly 100 countries in the world. many of the products available for sale.
around the world, generating close to a Yolo County supports smaller, local Also local to the county are our two
billion dollars of commerce. This robust farms and services — particularly those dozen olive oil producers, many of
trade is vitally important to our local that follow the Community-Supported which are top prize winners in national
economies, in generating income from Agriculture model, in which a strong competitions, such as Bondolio Olive
exports, but — just as notably — from relationship is forged between farmer
tourists being drawn to the food and consumer. See EAT, Page 12

YOLO: Here’s your guide to exploring Yolo county


From Page 9 keep going and you come to Cache Creek, a great place You can even take in a baseball game, concert or
for fishing and, seasonally, whitewater rafting. To the festival at Raley Field.
southeast you’ll find beautiful Clarksburg, home to 11
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the year, from the California Honey Festival in May to ere’s your guide to exploring; it concentrates
the Yolo Brewfest in September. Woodland Celtic winery tasting rooms in the Old Sugar Mill, as well as on things to do, see and experience in Davis,
Games & Festival in April to the Stroll Through prize-winning Bogle Vineyards. Elsewhere you can Woodland, Winters and the smaller towns of
History in September. take part in farm tours, relax in cozy bed-and-break- Clarksburg and Capay as well as excursions
fast inns and enjoy fairs and festivals year-round. throughout the county.
U nincorporated Yolo County is full of charm and
surprises. To the northwest, you’ll discover the
fertile Capay Valley and the serene little towns of
J ust across the bridge from downtown Sacramento
and minutes from Davis, West Sacramento offers a For information or to request a free visitors guide,
go to visityolo.com or call 530-297-1900.
great location for area visitors. Play in the many parks
Madison, Esparto, Capay, Brooks, Guinda and and on the riverfront. Fish in the deep water canal, — The Yolo County Visitors Bureau, visityolo.com,
Rumsey. Orchards and vineyards fill the valley floor; row at the port or visit one of the local, organic farms. contributed to this story.
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You See Davis
UC Davis’ first public art guide — don’t be an egghead, print one!
It’s the rare student public art.
or visitor at UC Davis The guide gives
who doesn’t take time insights into very vis-
to pose for a photo with ible artworks like the
one of the Eggheads on Eggheads and former art
campus. professor William Wiley’s
But the egg-shaped, gi- “What’s It All Mean” gong
ant bronze heads by the at the Manetti Shrem
longtime faculty member Museum of Art, along
Robert Arneson are only part of the art that can be with nearly hidden pieces.
seen while strolling the campus. Art history graduate Download the guide for more details at manetti
students Arielle Hardy, Justina Martino, Piper Milton shremmuseum.ucdavis.edu/local_resources/
and Brittany Royer have made these pieces even images/new/fine-arts-collection/guide-to-
more accessible by creating the first guide to UCD’s outdoor-sculpture.pdf

EAT: Taste, experience and savor bounty of riches


From Page 10 produce from farms including Capay Organic, Durst To top it all off, annual happenings such as the Hoes
Organic Growers and Branigan’s Turkey Farm. Down Harvest Festival, the California Honey Festival,
Oil in Winters and Grumpy Goats Farm in Capay And, what’s better to pair local food with than local the Cache Creek Lavender Festival, the Capay Valley
Valley. We also can lay claim to the state-of-the-art wine? Yolo County wines are undeniably outstanding, Almond Festival and more take place throughout the
Olive Mill Press, owned and operated by Séka Hills in and these local farms and vineyards host tours and county each year. These events and festivals often
Brooks; here, you can taste their wine and olive oils in events throughout the year in our gorgeous country- include local food, craft-making, wine and olive oil tast-
their beautiful tasting room. side. You can find them in Clarksburg, Davis, Winters ings, and live bands, to name a few. To really taste,
On the dining scene, Yolo County has its share of and the Capay Valley. Additionally, there are tasting experience and savor the bounty of our agricultural
farm-to-fork restaurants, especially in the county seat rooms for Putah Creek Winery in Davis and Matchbook riches, come to Yolo County — we’re always in season.
of Woodland: The Savory Café, Kitchen428 and Wine Company in the Dunnigan Hills. (See our winery For information or to request a free visitors guide, go
Morgan’s on Main all source significant amounts of listing and map on pages 20-21.) to visityolo.com or call 530-297-1900.
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UC Davis: Next door and a world away
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et’s be honest: Much of what makes Davis a personality and strengths. The university now Center, and a 100-acre Arborteum with a 3.5-
wonderful place to visit — and to live — is boasts 102 undergraduate majors and 99 gradu- mile loop path for walking or biking, there are
owed to UC Davis, the largest campus in the ate programs, and includes a law school, medical many reasons to visit UCD.
University of California system. school and veterinary school, among others. The university also hosts many lecture series
UCD first opened its doors in 1908 as the Uni- But UCD is much more than a bunch of for the public, such as visiting artists, social
versity Farm, the research and science-based statistics. With annual events like Picnic Day science experts, and a yearlong series of events
instruction extension of UC Berkeley. As the cen- and the Whole Earth Festival, Division I athlet- and speakers surrounding the annual Campus
tury evolved, the Davis campus’ mission ics, three art museums, a public art walking Community Book Project. For a full list of
expanded beyond agriculture; by 1959, UCD tour, departments of music and theater and campus events, keep an eye on www.ucdavis.
had grown into a general campus with its own dance performances at the world-class Mondavi edu/calendar.

Take a walking tour Tours take visitors through the central core of the campus and are
student-led. Visitors will learn about academics, student services,
A 30-minute presentation is followed by an 90 minute-long walking organizations, clubs, and research and internship opportunities at UCD.
tour and is recommended for anyone interested in attending or
Tours are year-round by reservation only. For more information, visit
learning more about the campus at UC Davis.
the UC Davis Visitor Services site at visit.ucdavis.edu

UC Davis
The Arboretum
Note: Phase one has been completed of a project to maintain and enhance Arboretum paths are popular with walkers, joggers and bicyclists. The main
the Arboretum waterway. Phase two will begin during the summer of 2020. path is a 3.5-mile loop. The lawns at the west end near Peter J. Shields Grove
publicgarden.ucdavis.edu/waterway are perfect for informal games and picnics. Picnic tables are located behind
The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Gardens are open 24 hours a day, every Putah Creek Lodge and in the Redwood Grove.
day of the year, and there is no charge for admission. The plants in the 17 Parking is available at several visitor parking lots along the length of the
gardens and collections of The Arboretum represent a living museum and the Arboretum. Parking is free on weekends and holidays and costs $9 per car on
university’s commitment to sustainable growing practices that reduce the use weekdays. Permit machines in the visitor parking lots accept bills, coins, ATM
of water, energy, and chemical inputs and support native pollinators, birds and credit cards. For the safety of visitors and wildlife, dogs must stay on leash
and beneficial insects. in the Arboretum. arboretum.ucdavis.edu

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UC Davis
Bohart Museum of Entomology Design Museum
1124 Academic Surge; 530-752-0493 124 Cruess Hall, UC Davis; 530-752-6150
Mondays through Thursdays,  Monday-Friday, 12 to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. With more than 50 years of collecting and preserv-
The seventh-largest insect collection in North ing design-related objects, the UC Davis Design Col-
America has more than 7 million specimens from lection consists of more than 5,000 items ranging
around the world, focusing on freshwater and from the 16th century to present day. The collection
terrestrial invertebrates. The museum is dedicated is composed of textiles and fashion, basketry, porce-
to teaching, research and service, and features lain and glass, furniture and architectural drawings.
children’s activities for a hands-on experience. Free Admission is free.
admission. bohart.ucdavis.edu arts.ucdavis.edu/design-museum
California Raptor Center Equestrian Center Outdoor Adventures
1340 Equine Lane, UC Davis;  1 Equestrian Lane, UC Davis; 530-752-2372 1025 Extension Center Dr.; 530-752-1995
Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Office: Mondays — Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. 530-752-6091 (re- The UC Davis Equestrian Center Outdoor Adventures offers hiking, camping, back-
hab.), 530-752-9994 (education) operates an extensive year-round English packing, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and kaya-
The Raptor Center combines edu- and Western riding program. The 25-acre king trips to spectacular natural areas in California
cation, research and conser- center features horse-boarding facilities, and beyond. In addition, Outdoor Adventures offers
vation. This center provides a 45,000-square-foot covered riding arena, comprehensive Wilderness Medicine courses. Visit
care for up to 350 injured, a cross-country field, a regulation dressage Outdoor Adventures to talk with the friendly student
orphaned or ill raptors per year. court, four barns and several pastures. It is staff, browse through books and maps, and rent
See the resident raptors and located in the southwest corner of the main outdoor equipment at reasonable prices. Discover
take a guided or self-guided campus, across the street from the Veterinary a love of the outdoors with a memorable
tour. Free admission. Medical Teaching Hospital. experience from Outdoor Adventures.
vetmed.ucdavis.edu/calraptor cru.ucdavis.edu/equestriancenter cru.ucdavis.edu/outdooradventures

Kim is a proud third generation Yolo County Realtor. She began her real
estate career in 1994, worked closely with her mom for many years, and gained
valuable experience and knowledge from one of the best in the business.
Kim was Yolo County’s #1 agent in 2018.
You can trust Kim to skillfully lead you through the complex process of selling
and buying real estate, where experience matters.

KIM’S 2018 SOLD PROPERTIES


27384 Eagle View Court ....................$2,945,000 1201 Villanova Drive............... .............$699,000 1105 East 8th Street ............................$565,500
1539 Rialto Lane ...............................$1,145,000 1223 Stanford Place.............................$699,000 2715 Portage Bay East ........................$565,000
1711 East 8th Street ............................$960,000 206 Cortez Avenue ...............................$692,000 1108 Tulip Lane....................................$550,000
27314 Willowbank Road ......................$953,546 1306 Union Drive .................................$676,500 325 East 8th Street #2 .........................$540,000
2117-2119 Benicia Court .....................$935,000 3420 Oyster Bay Avenue ......................$675,000 8 Olvera Court (Woodland) ..................$540,000
646 Bluebird Place ..............................$920,000 1000 Berryessa Lane #414 .................$666,046 210 Almond Drive (Winters) ................$532,321
4303 Amoroso Place ............................$912,000 813 Villanova Drive ..............................$663,000 5801 Lincoln Avenue, Rocklin .............$530,000
624 Del Oro Place ................................$899,000 610 Sunset Court .................................$655,000 2358 Delgado Place (Woodland) .........$515,000
404 Dresbach Way ...............................$889,000 1319 Via Colonna Terrace....................$650,000 759 M Street.........................................$470,000
1001 Stanford Drive .............................$875,000 2731 Quail Street................... ..............$650,000 448 Colusa Place (Woodland)..............$445,000
810 Eureka Avenue ..............................$850,000 402 12th Street ....................................$649,000 1615 L Street........................................$425,000
2945 Prado Lane..................................$825,000 1522 Orange Lane ...............................$649,000
2084 Alta Loma Street............ .............$412,100
4103 Vista Way .....................................$816,000 2208 24th Street (Sacramento) ...........$645,000
5641 V Street (Sacramento) ................$405,000
4049 Vista Way .....................................$808,406 1720 Baywood Lane .............................$640,000
1013 Forbes Lane ................................$805,000 1418 Garrison Street ...........................$625,000 1311 Drake Drive #5 ............................$400,000
825 Sierra Madre Way .........................$790,000 824 La Coruno Street ..........................$599,000 2004 Alta Loma Street .........................$395,000
2115 Everglades Place ........................$770,000 2946 Quail Street .................................$599,000 515 Cunningham Way (Woodland) ......$380,360

530.304.4947 814 Radcliffe Drive...............................$767,500


3103 Florinda Lane ..............................$765,000
3001 Florinda Lane ..............................$750,000
2713 Danube Avenue ...........................$595,000
2741 Ganges Place ..............................$595,000
723 A Street .........................................$585,000
1451 Gravink Court (Woodland) ..........$380,000
22 Northwood Drive (Woodland) .........$368,000
388 Valleywood (Woodland) .................$365,000

kimeichorn.com 1221 Eureka Drive ...............................$745,443


1203 Colby Drive ..................................$726,000
1605 Pacific Drive ................................$581,000
1617 Colusa Avenue ............................$578,550
150 Sierra Street (Woodland) ..............$360,000
1311 Drake Drive #4 ............................$359,000
615 A Street .........................................$710,000 1708 Baywood Lane .............................$578,000 431 Colusa Place (Woodland)..............$350,000
CA BRE# 01196250 keichorn@golyon.com 1200 Harvard Drive ..............................$707,000
907 Colby Drive ....................................$705,000
2123 Sander Street (Woodland) ..........$575,000
2702 Sweeney Drive (Woodland) .........$570,500
448 Colusa Place (Woodland)..............$312,600
250 Mount Hood Court (Woodland) .....$274,200

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UC Davis
C.N. Gorman Museum education, public service and research.
1316 Hart Hall, UC Davis; 530-752-6567 Resident programs presents an annual season
of events featuring an expansive mix of seasoned
Mondays through Fridays, noon to 5 p.m.; masters, emerging artists and leading cultural figures
Sundays, 2 to 5 p.m. in approximately 90 performances and lectures each
The C.N. Gorman Museum is committed to the year. mondaviarts.org
creative expressions of Native American artists and
artists of diverse cultures and histories. Changing International House
exhibits feature contemporary artwork in a wide 10 College Park, Davis; 530-753-5007
range of media, reflecting the canon in which
Indigenous artists are working today. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Founded in 1973 by the Department of Native International House encourages a global
American Studies, the museum is named in honor Mondavi Center for community by providing a range of opportunities
for cross-cultural interaction and exchange.
of retired faculty member, Carl Nelson Gorman, the Performing Arts
Navajo artist, WWII code-talker, cultural historian I-House, as it’s called, is a welcome space for
and advocate for Native peoples. All events and 9399 Old Davis Road, UC Davis;  foreign students, scholars and all members of the
exhibitions are free. gormanmuseum.ucdavis.edu 530-754-2787 (ticket office),  community interested in our shared world; it’s also
530-7540-5000 (other info) a great place to explore programming and people
UC Davis department The Mondavi Center is UCD’s world-class perform- with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
of theater and dance ing arts facility. It is the premier performance venue I-House offers a variety of activities, including
222 Wright Hall, UC Davis; 530-752-0888 in Northern California and the regional destination art exhibits, language classes and workshops,
for the best in classical music, dance, distinguished lectures and a popular international film series. The
World premieres, international artist-in-residence
speakers, jazz, theater, comedy and world music. facilities, just across from the UC Davis campus, are
programs and timeless theatrical classics are
The center explores the full range of the performing also available for event rentals, including conference
characteristics of the performance season.
arts, from the traditional to the innovative and from and meeting spaces as well as wedding or other
arts.ucdavis.edu/theatre-and-dance diverse cultures and disciplines through presentation, gathering occasions. internationalhousedavis.org

Picnic Day
The 105th Picnic Day, the annual open house at UC Davis,
is scheduled for Saturday, April 13.
This one-day event got its start in 1909, when the then-University
Farm invited folks from the community to check out its dairy barn.
About 2,000 people turned up with picnic lunches.
Fast-forward to the modern event where as many as 100,000 visi-
tors have flooded the campus and the community.
It’s when anybody who has ever lived in Davis or attended UCD comes
back to town to see all that the campus has to show and any changes
made since the last time they were here — likely, last Picnic Day.
It includes a giant parade in the morning and events and
exhibitions all over the campus. The parade starts with words from the
chancellor and the Picnic Day parade marshals, followed by a perfor-
mance by the California Aggie Marching Band-uh.
A few highlights of Picnic Day are the Battle of the Bands, the
interactive insect exhibits at the Bohart Museum and the Doxie
Derby. Student bands and dance groups can be seen on any of the
various stages around the
campus. UC Davis athletics
The event captures many Competitive, live sporting events are abundant
things that are quintes- this season (January-June), and you’ll want to
sentially Davis. schedule in some of these spirited contests while
Picnic Day is run by visiting the area. Ongoing sports this winter/
students and is believed spring are: women’s basketball, gymnastics,
to be the largest student- softball, water polo, tennis, swimming and
run event in the country. diving, golf, lacrosse, and track & field; men’s
It features more than 200 basketball, tennis, baseball, golf, and track &
events. Most take place be- field. Women’s beach volleyball and equestrian
tween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. teams will compete for the first time this season.
picnicday.ucdavis.edu ucdavisaggies.com
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D
avis takes its reputation as the bicycle capital of the country seriously, and Clarksburg, the Capay Valley and beyond. The route maps and “cue sheets” — the
there are many ways this town proves its loyalty to pedal power. Davis is detailed descriptions of how to ride from here to there — are available through the
the bicycle capital of the United States because of its high volume of bicycle Yolo Conference and Visitors Bureau’s website — visityolo.com/explore/activities/
use, its renowned system of bikeways and bicycle-friendly facilities, and supportive bike-rides — and Davis Bike Club website — davisbikeclub.org/ride-descriptions.
city and university programs. n More information: For even more bike-related information, resources and
The city of Davis has 180 miles of roadway, 55 miles of on-street bike facilities laws, plus a detailed bike map, go to Cityofdavis.org/bikes or visit Yolo County Vis-
and 61 miles of off street pathways. To avoid barriers like railroads, busy roads and itors Bureau, 132 E St., Suite 200, Davis.
freeways there are 25 grade-separated crossings. This allows for people on bikes to
avoid the barriers by either traveling under or above obstacles. Seventy-five percent
of Davis streets have a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour and only 5 percent Rent and ride Yolo-style
of streets are posted at 35 miles per hour or greater. There are 11 intersections with Visiting and didn’t bring your bike? Rent one and join in on a local
bicycle traffic signals and two intersections with bike boxes.
experience!
Davis has great places to bike! Casual riding along the city’s greenbelt pathway
system and the UC Davis Arboretum make bicycling a pleasant, leisurely activity
n Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board on G Street will rent you a bike for a day, a week
with beautiful scenery. The 12-mile loop around Davis, marked with a green or a month. See bikeskiboard.com for details.
“Davis Bike Loop” logo, takes people on bikes on a scenic route along paths and n The Bike Barn at UC Davis offers short- and long-term bike rentals.
quiet residential streets through the neighborhoods of Davis. Check them out here: bikebarn.ucdavis.edu
See the Davis Bike Loop map on Page 19. n B&L Bike Shop in downtown Davis offers daily and weekly bike rentals.
Not for hardcore cyclists, this is a slow and scenic route designed for casual See blbikeshop.com for more information.
riders, families and children. You’re just as likely to see inline skaters and strollers n JUMP Bike Share- ride an electric-assist bicycle.  Just download the
as you are bicyclists. JUMP Bikes phone app, select a bike, and enjoy the ride.  Learn more at
Interested in road riding? The Davis Bike Club also has created route maps, Jump.com.
offering more than 20 bike rides, with routes including Davis, Winters, Woodland,

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We just want to loop the Loop

Not for hardcore cyclists, this slow and scenic route — designed for casual takes bicyclists on a scenic route along paths, parks, natural areas and quiet
riders, families and children — is just the right speed for a great ride. residential streets throughout the neighborhoods of Davis.
You’re just as likely to see inline skaters and strollers as you are bicyclists. For more information on the city’s bicycle infrastructure, or to read more about
Davis is home to the nation’s first bike lane, which opened to two-wheeled traf- the first bike lanes in Davis, stop by the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame at 303 Third
fic in 1967. St. in downtown Davis, on Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or Wednesdays 4-6 p.m.,
The 12-mile loop around Davis, marked with a green “Davis Bike Loop” logo, call 530-341-3263, or see usbhof.org.

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Find the
time for wine In the beginning ...
A 1930s Yolo County crop report recorded
just 1,342 acres of land devoted to wine grape
production.
That number has skyrocketed to more than
13,000 harvested acres, with merlot and
chardonnay filling the top hauls. Wine grapes
are the third highest money-making crop —
surpassed only by processing tomatoes and
almonds.
Today, with more than 30 wineries in our
region, and UC Davis’ proximity to Yolo
County vineyards (and its own experimental
vineyards), locals and visitors have access
to the leading wine research in the world. Add
talented winemakers to the mix, and there’s a
reason Yolo County is on the wine map.

Two Tasting Rooms Offer the Flavors of Séka Hills


The Séka Hills Tasting Rooms in Brooks and in Clarksburg offer guided
tastings of the estate grown olive oils, wines, honey and the growing
line of fine agricultural products from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.

Séka Hills Olive Mill and Tasting Room in in the heart of the Capay Valley
19326 Country Road 78, Brooks, CA 95606 | 530 -796-2810
Open Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm
Cork It Again Séka Hills Tasting Room in the Old Sugar Mill
WINE SELLER 35265 Willow Ave., Suite 205, Clarksburg, CA 95612 | 530-524-0236
$5.99-8.99 Open Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm
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820 4th Street • Davis CA 95616


530-756-9463
Complimentary Wine Tasting!
www.CorkItAgain.com
Hours: Wed-Sat 1-8pm sekahills.com
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Wineries
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(916) 716-5333
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Winters 30 26
1. Capay Valley Vineyards
13757 State Highway 16, Brooks Tasting room open Summer 2018. 128 31
Solano County
(530) 796-4110 Check our website for details.
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www.capayvalleyvineyards.com Clarksburg Wineries 24. Wilson Vineyards 20
22 Clarks-
Tasting room open at the Old Sugar Mill 50400 Gaffney Rd., Clarksburg 2423 burg
Sat.–Sun. 12–5 p.m.
35265 Willow Ave., Clarksburg Davis Wineries 19
Produces Tempranillo, Viognier,
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit 6. Batia Vineyards 25. Great Bear Vineyards
Verdot and a unique, lively 24800 County Road 101A, Davis
7. Bump City Wines (530) 574-1516
Sparkling Viognier and Sparkling
Tempranillo. 8. Clarksburg Wine Company www.greatbearvineyards.com
Beautiful estate vineyards.
Winters Wineries
2. Matchbook Wine 9. Draconis Vineyards Tasting room and gardens. Come
sample a selection of fine white 30. Berryessa Gap Vineyards
Company
10. Due Vigne di Famiglia and red wines, specializing in and Rootstock Gifts
Winery, Tasting Room & Event
Cabernet Sauvignon, with our Downtown Tasting Room
Space 11. Elevation Ten
estate olive oil. Open second 15 Main Street, Winters
12300 County Rd. 92B, Zamora
12. Heringer Estates Saturday of each month, 2–6 (530) 795-3201
(530) 662-1032 x215
p.m., and by appointment for www.berryessagap.com
www.matchbookwines.com
13. Perry Creek groups of 10 or more. Tasting room in
Tasting room open daily
downtown Winters
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 14. Putah Creek Winery
26. Senders Wines Tue.–Sun. 11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Producers of Matchbook, The
15. Rendez-vous Winery 26891 Caddy Court, El Macero Winery & Tasting Room
Arsonist, Mossback and Chasing
(27260 Highway 128, Winters)
Venus, Black’s Station and Tinto
16. Séka Hills Winery 27. Sundstrom Hill Winery Thu.–Fri. 12–8 p.m.
Rey.
2744 Del Rio Pl. #130, Davis Sat.–Sun. 12–6 p.m.
17. Three Wine Company
Book your next event with us!
3. Séka Hills
18. Todd Taylor Wines Private parties ~ large and small.
Séka Hills Olive Mill Woodland Wineries Private tours & tastings.
and Tasting Room Other Clarksburg Wineries
28. Marr Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Barbera,
19326 County Road 78, Brooks 19. Bogle Vineyards 2070 E. Main St., Woodland Chardonnay, Tempranillo,
(530) 796-2810 37783 County Rd. 144, Clarksburg
Malbec, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite
www.sekahills.com
20. Julietta Winery 29. Satiety Winery Sirah, Durif, Sirah & Durif. Book
Book an event with us, private
51221 Clarksburg Rd., Clarksburg 40101 County Rd. 25A, Woodland your winery tour today!
tastings and private tours. Estate
Wines: Viognier, Rose of Syrah, 21. Miner’s Leap Winery 31. Turkovich Family Wines
Tuluk’a and Tribal Reserve. Our 54250 S. River Rd., Clarksburg
304 Railroad Avenue, Winters
tasting room also features
22. River Grove Winery (530) 795-3842
Premium Estate Olive Oil, deli
52183 Clarksburg Rd., Clarksburg www.turkovichwines.com
and retail shopping.
Chardonnay, Roussanne,
Tasting room open 23. Twisted Rivers Wines Viognier, Rose, Tempranillo,
Wed.–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 37375 Netherlands Rd.,
Cabernet, Syrah, The Boss,
Clarksburg
(916) 997-6050 Sparkling Wine. The tasting room
4. Simas Family Vineyard
www.twistedrivers.com also features the Winters Cheese
20948 County Rd. 79, Capay
Located in the Old Rumor Mill Company.
along the river just south of the Sun.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sugar Mill and north of Bogle, Thu.–Sat. 10–9 p.m.
next to Husick’s Tap House on
Clarksburg Corner. Appointment
tasting available: 916-997-6050

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Woodland of fers ample opportunities
Enterprise staff
The city of Woodland is a lively
destination within Yolo County. It’s
historical streets and buildings give a
glimpse of the past, while new restau-
rants, specialty shops and events offer
visitors and locals alike a vibrant down-
town with lots to do ... all smack in the
middle of rich farmland.
While much of Woodland’s charms
are on display in the pages of this
magazine, there are some points of
interest that must be mentioned in a
round-up of Woodland highlights.
History lovers will want to take in
the California Agriculture Museum, the
single largest collection of agricultural
machinery in the world. An exhibition Visitors attend a
space filling 45,000 square feet lets concert at Heritage
visitors see the farming evolution that Plaza outside the
made this area flourish. Woodland Opera
Also for history buffs, take a stroll
down First or College Streets to see
House.
a collection of some of the finest for savvy shoppers. Institute at UC Davis. Throw in some youths and adults, can take classes and
Victorian and craftsmen houses in the Some only-in-Woodland events monthly fun, like Food Truck Mania, workshops at the historic Woodland
country. The occupants value their coming up range from the annual Celtic which takes place all year on the first Opera House, as well.
properties and treat them as the assets Games and Festival in July — which is Sunday of each month from 4 to 8 p.m. As soon as you leave the city limits,
they are. And while you’re feeling the more than 137 years running — to on First Street, and the First Friday Art you are surrounded by some of the
lure of history, downtown Woodland is May’s California Honey Festival, a Walk event featuring open galleries and richest farmland in the world. Working
home to many antique shops, making partnership with the Honey and Polli- music in Downtown Woodland, and farms in the area give city slickers a
“antiquing” an engaging treasure hunt  nation Center at the Robert Mondavi you’ll never wonder, “What is there to chance to learn about the effort it takes
do here?” to grow the food we eat.
Live music and cultural activities are Turn these pages to learn more
also abundant in this town of about about Woodland’s museums, outdoor
60,000 residents. A true must-see gem opportunities, historical architecture,
of Woodland is its venerable Opera food and spirits, festivals, attractions
House, with performances throughout and arts and culture.
the year. “The Cat in the Hat,” part of — The Yolo County Visitor’s Bureau
the theater for families series, begins in contributed to this story. For informa-
February; “42nd Street” starts its run tion or to request a free visitors guide, go
in March. Would-be thespians, both to visityolo.com or call 530-297-1900.

Families visit the


Mojo’s Lounge Hot
Summer Nights
Show & Shine Car
Show on First
Street.
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It’s a Honey of a Festival
L
ooking for a sweet deal? Try the Honey Lab where festival attendees
second annual California Honey can take a dive into the hive and
Festival, to be held from 10 a.m. explore what it’s like to be a bee.
to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in down- Visitors also can taste their way
town Woodland. around the world, sampling distinctive
The California Honey Festival is co- flavors of honey while learning about
hosted with the Honey and Pollination how bees create these unique honeys.
Center at the Robert Mondavi Institute The free family-friendly event also
at UC Davis, which will feature a will feature more than 150 honey,
food, craft and specialty vendors; live
music, education and entertainment;
cooking demonstrations; honey and
pollination educational presentations;
a bee-friendly gardening area; a
Busy Bees Kids Zone; and a beer and
mead garden.
The inaugural festival drew 20,000
visitors to downtown Woodland, and
this year’s event will offer even more
attractions for the whole family to
enjoy for a few hours or the entire day.
The goal of the California Honey
Festival is to promote the beekeeping
industry and its products, along
with offering education about the connects local farms and artisan dining options and shopping opportu-
importance of beekeeping to the food producers with innovative chefs nities. Still others look to a thriving
environment and to our overall health to deliver a one-of-a-kind culinary downtown district for live entertain-
and wellness. experiences. ment, music and trendy nightlife.
Visitors will feel an energy and Downtown is abuzz with new For more information, visit www.
excitement in downtown Woodland, restaurants, new shops and galleries californiahoneyfestival.com or www.
where the Food Front initiative offering visitors a greater variety of facebook.com/californiahoneyfestival.

Attractions MORGAN’S MILL


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The Sacramento RiverTrain departs
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weekend year-round. You will find


something for everyone including
the popular Beer Train with NorCal
brews and live music to The Old
Vine Express with wines from across
Northern California or our monthly Murder Mystery dinner train.
For the family, we have Great Train robberies, RiverTrain Excursions, Friday Wild
West Dinner trains, and the Magical Christmas Train for the holidays. We hope
you’ll visit us and find something new to try! sacramentorivertrain.com

City of Davis wetlands COFFEE + BEER


45400 County Road 28H, Davis; 530-757-
5686 WINE + WAFFLES
An ongoing project that preserves and restores
native habitats and the wildlife they support. 1059 COURT ST., STE 105 NORTH STREET
The wetlands is open to the public to view birds WOODLAND, CA 95615
and other wildlife, or you can take a tour.
SUNDAY 8:00AM-3:00PM
EAST STREET
5TH STREET

cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works/
wastewater/davis-wetlands MONDAY-THURSDAY: 6:30AM-8:00PM
FRIDAY: 6:30AM-11:00PM
SATURDAY: 8:00AM-9:00PM COURT STREET

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Monday-Saturday 10-6;Sunday 12-4
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Monday–Friday 9:30am–6pm;
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Women’s Contemporary Brands,
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414 First Street (Fabulous First Street) Hall Office
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Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm;
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(530) 661-9596
Wednesday–Saturday 10am–5:30pm; Sunday 12–4pm

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Home décor • Farmhouse décore • Interior design
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Tuesday–Saturday 10am–6pm; Sunday 11-4
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Museum offers peek into farming history
By Bob Schultz
Enterprise correspondent
You may have considered a
visit to the California State
Railroad Museum in Old Sac-
ramento, but did you know
that you could see farm equip-
ment that is bigger than many
of those locomotives, right here
Lorili Ostman,
in Yolo County? 
The California Agriculture
executive director
Museum in Woodland offers of the California
one of the world’s largest col- Agriculture
lections of antique tractors and Museum, hangs
other farm equipment at 1962 on to a spoke of the
Hays Lane, just off Interstate 5 8-foot-diameter wheel
and Road 102 (Pole Line of a Best 110 HP
Road) at the eastern edge of steam traction
Woodland. engine, with Blondie,
Woodland farmers Joe and a veteran co-worker.
Fred Heidrick collected and The Best steamer
restored farm equipment that
weighs 34,000
goes back to horse-drawn days,
pounds; its water
extends through steam-driven
vehicles and moves on to mod-
tank holds up to 940
ern tractors. One of the gallons and uses 300
Heidrick granddaughters, gallons per hour.
Laura Welking, recalls the col-
lection on their farm. “Growing
express how fully the collection
covers the history of agricul-
“(It) appeals and tell tales about the
equipment and early pioneers
Veerkamp, a fifth-generation
descendent of a pioneering
up, I didn’t really know this
collection was anything other
ture in California.
More than 50,000 people
to the artist, are accessible in English or
Spanish.
family in El Dorado County,
and Gerry Rominger, member
than our extended playground.
I knew that people came from
toured the museum last year.
The collection now fills 45,000
historian, Fred Heidrick’s grandson
Rusty Lucchesi, is still actively
of a longtime farming family.
The museum is growing in
all over to see my grandparents square feet with exhibits rang- machinist, involved on the Museum importance with the “farm-to-
and their collection, but I
thought it was only because
ing from an interactive chil-
dren’s area through huge educator and Board. Lucchesi loves the way
the museum shows the “Don’t
fork” consciousness bringing
busloads of students on field
they were like the coolest
grandparents ever.”
vehicles that look more like
trains than tractors. One of the
kid in each of us.” tell me I can’t!” attitude of
California farmers like his
trips. As executive director
Lorili Ostman points out, “The
The collection was consoli- largest, the Best Steam Trac- grandfather. museum is an amazing display
dated in the family-operated tion Engine, has a 940-gallon Lorili Ostman Other board members who of early California that appeals
Heidrick Ag History Center in water tank and weighs 17 tons. executive director are deeply rooted in California to the artist, historian, machin-
1997 and evolved into a full Threshers, reapers, and agriculture and farming ist, educator, and kid in each of
charitable organization with other farm equipment, labeled the work of the farmers was equipment include Dan Best, a us.” In 2017 the museum
the site now named The Cali- with descriptions of their uses, made more efficient. On-site descendent of the founders of received a grant from Califor-
fornia Agriculture Museum to give insights into the ways that cellphone tours that share facts Caterpillar equipment, Doug nia Humanities that allowed
them to take equipment from
the museum on the road with
the “History in Motion” proj-
ect. They are now researching
The Case 20-40 to create “Women on Tractors”
tractor, right, won as another project that they
many honors at early could exhibit and take on the
Winnepeg plowing road to display the history of
contests for J.I. Case California agriculture.
Machine Co., Admission is $10 for adults,
including a gold with discounts for seniors, stu-
medal for fuel dents, military and children.
efficiency in 1913. Kids under five are free.  The
museum is open Wednesday
The Aultman Taylor
through Sunday from 10 a.m.
model 30-60 tractor,
to 4 p.m. For directions or fur-
left, was popular ther information, call the
in road work. Almost museum at 530-666-9700 or
every township in check out their website at www.
Iowa, Illinois and californiaagmuseum.org to see
Indiana owned one videos of the equipment in
at some time. action.
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Ongoing events
businesses in downtown Davis and be- A community-based cooperative fun with food trucks, music and many
yond. Coordinated by Davis Downtown, open market for crafters, upcyclers, activities and local businesses to
all events are free and open to the artists and vintage sellers. Some of discover. Event entry is free.
public. Many include complimentary the finest artisans in Davis vend here, www.mojoskitchen428.com
refreshments and opportunities to including instructors from the UC Davis
converse with featured artists. davis Craft Center. Davis Cruise-In, Davis
downtown.com/2nd-friday-artabout daviscraftandvintagefair.com Third Tuesday of each month April
through September, 5 to 7 p.m.
First Saturday Walking Buckhorn Classic Car Between 50 and 80 classic cars,
Wine Tours, Clarksburg Shows, Winters trucks, motorcycles and bikes are
First Saturday of each month, Second Tuesday of month, March on display. Exhibitors are invited to
year-round, noon to 1 p.m. through October; 5 to 8 p.m.; bring their prized-possession vehicles,
Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave., Main Street between East and First whether they’re fully restored or not.
Clarksburg; 916-744-1615 x8011 Old cars, classic music and an Entry is free. daviscruisein.com
Learn about the 108 acres of this awesome raffle make for a great First Friday Art Walk,
amazing historic Old Sugar Mill, circa evening. To top it off stop in at the
1934, while enjoying locally sourced Buckhorn and order their car show Woodland
Davis Farmers Market wine. Guests must be ambulatory for special, an 8 oz. “Angus Certified Beef” First Friday of each month
Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; this historic Old Sugar Mill property filet mignon topped with fresh through December; Various
Wednesdays: 2 to 6 p.m. through and prepared for uneven surfaces Dungeness crab! locations downtown
March 14; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. when outdoors. Meet in main gallery, discoverwinters.com The evening of the first Friday of
through Oct. 25. Central Park every month, galleries, restaurants and
Popular event brings farmers and
Clarksburg Wine Company. Food Truck Mania, businesses in downtown Woodland
Cost: $10 includes wine tasting.
consumers together rain or shine. Info@clarksburgwineco.com Woodland feature exhibitions, performances and
Find locally grown fruits, vegetables, First Sunday of each month, 4 to 8 viewing. Receptions and live music!
nuts, organic produce, live entertain- Second Saturday Art Walk, p.m.; 428 First Street, Woodland visitwoodland.com/tag/first-friday-
ment, food vendors and much more! Clarksburg Join in on an afternoon of delicious art-walk
davisfarmersmarket.org
Second Saturday of each month,
Sutter Davis Hospital year-round, noon to 4 p.m.
Farmers Market, Davis Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave.,
Clarksburg; 916-744-1615 x8011
VILLAGE PIZZA & GRILL
Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May Second Saturday Artwalk presents
through October; 2000 Sutter Place artists receptions, artists in the round,
An extension of the Davis Farmers plein air performances and wine
Market. tasting. Eleven wineries in one
sutterdavis.org/farmersmarket/ location. Mixed media, live paintings,
UC Davis Farmers Market intricate designs, acrylics and more.
oldsugarmill.com
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,
fall and spring quarters; UCD quad Mojo’s Hot Summer
Seasonal on-campus extension of
the Davis Farmers Market. farmers-
Nights Car Show,
market.ucdavis.edu Woodland
Woodland Farmers June 21, July 19, August 16
Market
& Sept. 20; 5 to 9 p.m.
Mojo’s Lounge/Kitchen 428, BEST PIZZA
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Healthcare, 1325 Cottonwood St. Nights car shows this summer. Cruise • Persian Kabobs & Stews
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Second Friday of each month,
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5 to 9 p.m.; Various locations Monday-Sunday
downtown Davis Davis Craft & Vintage Fair 11:30AM-10PM
Davis’ Second Friday ArtAbout is a 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. select Sundays: 403 G Street • Downtown Davis • 530-750-0100
monthly evening of art viewing and Feb 10, March 3, April 7, May 5, 814 2nd Street • 530-750-2255
artists’ receptions at galleries and June 2; Central Park, Davis
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Winter/spring events
Port, Wine & Chocolate Brooks, Guinda and Rumsey). It’s an Come to the seventh annual Brazilian
outstanding showcase of the riches Carnaval and enjoy a spectacular
Lover’s Weekend you can find in the Capay Valley region. evening of entertainment with Brazilian
Feb. 9-10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy all things almond blossom, plus band SambaDa, percussion and danc-
Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave., great food, music and wine! ers from Brazilian Dance Company,
Clarksburg; 916-744-1615 x8011 espartoregionalchamber.com/ and food trucks and beverages. On-site
Annual regional event of wine, port, events/2019/2/24/capay-valley- artist and black lights in the main
sweet, savory heaven. Bring your sweet- almond-festival gallery will show off face and body
heart, friends, family and co-workers Brazilian Carnaval, painting. Costume contest and prize for
to experience delicious pairings of the most festively dressed. Admission
wine, port, chocolates and more from
trout fishing. Clarksburg includes a complimentary samba class.
California Duck Days officially begins $25 pre-purchase, $30 door price. This
14 award-winning wineries. Tickets are March 2, 6 p.m. to midnight
with a welcome reception featuring Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave., is a 21-and-over event.
$45 per person at the door.
an exhibit of wildlife art created by Clarksburg; 916-744-1615 x8011 oldsugarmill.com/events.html
oldsugarmill.com
high school students of Yolo County
California Duck Days and a display of California Junior Duck
Feb. 23, Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Stamp contest. The reception is free
Headquarters, 45211 County Road and open to the public.
32B, Davis yolobasin.org/california-duck-days
Duck Days Festival is a family Capay Valley
oriented, community-based outdoor
festival with activities for people of Almond Festival
all ages. Field trips are let by some of Feb. 24, Capay Valley, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
the region’s most experience birders 104th anniversary festival. Started in
and naturalists. On-site activities for 1915, this is the only event in North-
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Winter/spring events
Art of Painting in the the celebration, the organizers will add
Irish step dance and Welsh clog danc-
21st Century, Davis ing to add to the fun. As always, there
March 8-9; John Natsoulas Gallery, will be things to watch, participate in,
521 First St., Davis; 530-756-3938 listen to, dance to, learn from and just
The annual Art of Painting in the to have a great time. You don’t have to
21st Century Conference is dedicated
be Celtic to have a good time at the
to trends in contemporary painting
presented by artists and visionaries in Woodland Celtic Games and Festival. 
the field and discussions about paint- woodlandcelticgames.org
ing and culture.
Exhibitions are held during the
conference to encourage community community. Picnic Day is produced Newly named the Woodland Celtic
involvement and youth participation. by students and is believed to be Games and Festival, Irish and Welsh
The conference brings together artists kin are welcomed to the traditionally
the largest student-run event in the
from varying communities, art profes- Scottish festival. The Caledonian Club,
country, bringing in crowds of more
sionals and students interested in established in 1876, is a nonprofit or-
painting and culture.  than 100,000 visitors. 
picnicday.ucdavis.edu ganization formed to preserve Scottish
natsoulas.com/events heritage, culture and traditions.
Picnic Day, Downtown Woodland Celtic Games Modeled after the traditional
& Festival, Woodland gatherings of Scots in their homeland,
Davis and UC Davis this epic weekend festival features
April 13 April 27 and 28 beginning at 9 a.m. Olympic-style heavy athletics, music
This family-friendly event is free both days; Yolo County Fairgrounds from pipe bands to Celtic rock, haggis
for all to come and experience the For more than 140 years the Caledo- hurling, caber toss, sheep dog trials
richness of diversity and achievement nian Club has put on one of the oldest and historical reenactments.
at UC Davis and the surrounding and largest festivals in California. To welcome Irish and Welsh kin to

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Winter/spring events
Pence Gallery Garden May 4, 5 to 11 p.m.;
23800 State Highway 16
Tour, Davis The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
May 5 is a family-friendly celebration with
For more than 25 years, the Pence’s authentic Mexican food, live music
Garden Tour has provided the public and camping on the farm.
with the opportunity to view up to The festival benefits the Kathleen
10 beautiful local gardens. Centered Barsotti Non-Profit for Sustainable
in Davis, these gardens are chosen Agriculture foundation, which offers an
for their diversity, overall design and annual scholarship to a high school
interesting use of plants. Visitors have senior planning a sustainable-agricul-
enjoyed Japanese gardens, art-filled ture career. It also donates backpacks
yards and xeriscapes filled with native and school supplies to farmworkers’
grasses. families in the Capay Valley.
This self-guided tour is a ticketed
farmfreshtoyou.com/events;
event, taking place on the first Sunday
800-796-6009
in May. Tickets are sold at the Pence,
among other locations, and include Celebrate Davis, Davis
access to the gardens, homemade May 16; Community Park
refreshments and bidding in the silent Starting at 4:30 p.m. and ending at
auction area. pencegallery.org up to 150 crafts booths selling jewelry, entertainment. Pre-celebration events, dark with a fireworks display.
Whole Earth Festival, art glass, clothing, toys and more. such as the Duck Derby on Putah Festival and business expo: family
Bands, yoga classes, spoken word and Creek, start on Friday evening. fun, music and fireworks. Live music
UC Davis dance are abundant at the three-day wintersyouthday.com with local youth bands and the Cal Ag-
May 10-12, UC Davis Quad
WEF. wef.ucdavis.edu gie Marching Band-uh. Food, beer and
With morning tai chi and nighttime Cinco de Mayo Festival, wine garden. Raffles and prizes.
fire twirling, the 50th annual Whole California Conference Capay Organic Farm davischamber.com; 530-756-5160
Earth Festival will samba and sway
onto the UC Davis Quad Mother’s Day for the Advancement of
weekend. Whole Earth began in 1969 Ceramic Art, Davis
when an art class taught by José May 3-5
Argüelles organized an “art happen- CCACA 2019 brings the ultimate
ing” at UCD. The students used art to ceramic sculpture event to Davis. In
involve visitors in the ultimate goal of an intimate setting, you can interact
learning about activism, wellness and with top artists in a way not possible
the environment.
at other venues. UC Davis, home to
• INDIAN CUISINE •
The Whole Earth Festival aims to
the late sculptor Robert Arneson, was
ignite passion, propel creativity and
leave visitors with inspiration. Circling
instrumental in defining a new direc- · Full Bar
the Quad are several food vendors and tion for ceramic art. Enjoy delightful
downtown Davis and be inspired by · Happy Hour
nationally recognized ceramic art 3:00pm-6:00pm,
talents. natsoulas.com/ccaca-2019 Monday-Friday
Youth Day, Winters · Belly Dancing
April 27 7:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday
Winters Youth Day was founded in · Home Food Delivery
1933 to teach the aspects of city All Over Davis
government to a group of high school
students. Each year, the high school DINNER SPECIAL BUFFET LUNCH
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over” the city offices in Winters for a
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Parade and a daylong celebration.
After the parade the city park fills with 234 G Street • Davis • 530.756.3507
booths, crafts, music, food and
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Getting wild in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
By Hannah Cho beautiful,” Satter said. “I thoroughly enjoy watching
Tucked away between Davis and Sacramento lies the rice harvesters late each summer and the
the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, a superb site to take a Swainson’s hawks and northern harriers that follow
break from busy city life. From birdwatching to them, looking for prey that is being displaced.”
hiking, there is a variety of options for locals and tour- Among her all-time favorite sights, Satter said, are
ists to get a taste of Yolo County wildlife. the return of the Chinook Salmon to Putah Creek in

Charlie Russell
Heidi Satter is the education coordinator for the the fall, and the vernal pools to see the wildflowers at
Yolo Basin Foundation, which is a community-based Tule Ranch in the spring. “Neither of these locations
organization that supported the establishment of the are generally open to the public,” she said. “YBF
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. provides special tours to the vernal pools each
Satter explains that because of seasonal changes, spring ... for members and volunteers.”
visitors can enjoy different activities throughout the While visitors can have a wonderful experience at
year. the Wildlife Area, there have been a few complaints
“These areas change seasonally and are often about the speed bumps along the auto tour route and
associated with the activity and movement of migrat- the lack of water in the first ponds on the auto tour
ing waterfall in the winter,” she said. “Shorebirds route.
(migrate) in (the) spring and fall and Mexican Freetail The YBF is working to make improvements as soon
bats in the summer.” as possible.
Aside from watching birds or taking part in Regarding the speed bumps, Area manager Joe
conventional tourist activities, visitors also can sign Hobbs said, “The speed bumps are being evaluated to
up for special programs in the Bypass area. see if we can make them a bit smaller so smaller cars
“The best way to view the Mexican Freetail bats can more easily navigate them but still be effective in
in the summer is to register for one of Yolo Basin slowing larger vehicles down.”
Foundation’s Bat Talk and Walk programs,” Satter To address the lack of water, the California
Charlie Russell

Mike Reinhart
said. “The bat tours take visitors to an area of the Department of Fish and Wildlife has contacted the
Wildlife Area not usually open to the public.” pump and maintenance contractor who is scheduled
Satter has a collection of favorite locations. The first to repair that system.
spot is the view of the Wildlife Area ponds along the Regardless, locals and visitors of the Yolo County
auto tour drive toward Parking Lot B, especially Satter said. “The variety of species sharing this space area alike can have an enjoyable experience at the Yolo
during the winter. is remarkable.” Bypass Wildlife Area.
“This stretch of the route provides excellent wildlife The second location is the rice fields that circulate For more information, visit http://yolobasin.org/
viewing opportunities on both sides of the road,” throughout the year. “The rice growing cycle is yolobypasswildlifearea/.

Enjoy nature in Yolo County parks


By Hannah Cho for a beautiful view. by the State Department of
People might not know how There are also picnic tables Fish and Wildlife. Putah Creek
many opportunities there are for those who want to relax is not stocked with fish and is
for recreation in Yolo County, instead of engaging in the steep designated as a catch and
but the Yolo County Parks web- climb. Volunteers from the release only stream from Mon-
site, https://bit.ly/2Fd8FYG, nonprofit Tuleyome maintain ticello Dam to Lake Solano.
aims to change that. the park to provide a clean, A few sites within the park
Across from State Highway enjoyable experience. include primitive trails, river

John Eaton
16 is Valley Vista Regional The Putah Creek Fishing accesses and native plant resto-
Park. With steep slopes and Access is also a popular stop. ration areas. Putah Creek
rural hiking trails, the park is a Located to the north of Putah Trout, a nonprofit organiza-
perfect destination for avid Creek, this park is mainly used
Marty Falarski launches his glider at a Sacramento Valley Soaring
tion, helps maintain and clean
hikers who like trudging uphill as a fishing access, supported the creek in order to make it a
Society event at Grasslands Regional Park.
healthy ecosystem for wildlife. a symbol of pride in the aero- the learning process, Fox
Because most parks only space community. explained.
allow people to enjoy the natu- “Everybody shares the same Unfortunately, the club has
ral environment, the different interest, (and) we’re all pretty been seeing a decline in new
recreational clubs at Grass- passionate about (gliding),” members.
lands Regional Park stand out. said Lou Fox, the president of “It’s sad that a lot of new
South of Davis, at Mace the club. “I find that I can go
Boulevard and Tremont Road, people aren’t coming into the
anywhere and find the same
A pair of kayakers this park boasts not only abun- hobby,” Fox said. “A lot of
kind of acceptance and cama-
practice their moves dant natural resources, but also raderie ... We’re all on the same young people are really into
for the Cache Creek a nonprofit airplane soaring page.” video games and are just as
Slalom and club: the Sacramento Valley While crashing and damag- happy to sit with a flight simu-
Downriver Race at Soaring Society. ing the planes can be tough to lator as to go out and fly a real
Cache Creek Regional Since 1985, the Sacramento deal with, repairing and model ... They’re missing out
Park near Rumsey. Valley Soaring Society has been improving them are all part of on a lot.”
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Museums
Explorit Science Center
3141 Fifth St., Davis; Wednesday and
Friday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Explorit Science Center creates
excitement for science and nature
through interactive exploration for all.
Visit for fun interactive experiences,
animals, backyard habitats and more.
Bohart Museum Explorit also provides off and onsite
of Entomology programs to schools in 18 Northern
California counties. www.explorit.org
1124 Academic Surge, UC Davis;
530-752-0493; Mondays through Hattie Weber Museum
Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. 445 C St., Davis; 530-758-5637;
If you’re into bugs, the Bohart Wednesdays and Saturdays,
Museum of Entomology is the place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
for you. The Bohart houses a global The Hattie Weber Museum features
collection of nearly 8 million insect exhibits depicting the history and
specimens, plus a live “petting zoo” the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, its the United States and is home to the
heritage of Davis and the surrounding museum and a small gift shop in athletes and contributors inducted
that includes Madagascar hissing areas. Children are welcome to ring
cockroaches, tarantulas, scorpions, 2010. Occupying a three-story building into the Hall of Fame throughout its
the school bell, type on the typewriter, in Central Park in downtown Davis, history. Events at the Hall of Fame
a millipede and six different kinds of play with antique reproduction toys its collection includes a vast array of include an annual induction ceremony
walking sticks. The museum is also and play the piano while adults view bicycles, photographs, awards, posters, and frequent Tireside Chats with
home of the California Insect Survey, a the exhibits. Admission is free. periodicals and racing apparel from cycling experts. Some events feature
storehouse of the insect biodiversity of dcn.davis.ca.us/~hattieweber the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. In a unique opportunity for cycling
California’s deserts, mountains, coast
and the Great Central Valley. Reiff Antique Gas Station fact, the Hall of Fame has one of the enthusiasts to ride alongside America’s
52 Jefferson St., Woodland; most extensive bicycle collections in greatest cycling legends. usbhof.org
Admission is free. bohart.ucdavis.edu
530-666-1758; Tours by appointment
This ranch home-turned-museum is
one of Woodland’s most unique
attractions. A lively tribute to the
1950s, exhibits include a gas station
with 20 vintage pumps, a diner com-
plete with juke box and Bob’s Big Boy, DELICATESSEN
Italian Food & Family Owned
a general store and a movie theater.
reiffsgasstation.com Stop in for a Great Sandwich!
California Agriculture U.S. Bicycling
Museum Hall of Fame
1962 Hays Lane, Woodland; 303 Third St., Davis; 530-341-3263;
530-666-9700; Tuesday through Wednesdays, 4 to 6 p.m.; 
Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The California Agriculture Museum After a nationwide competition in
is a nonprofit organization dedicated 2008, Davis opened the home of
to enhancing people’s appreciation
of the rich heritage of agriculture and
transportation in Yolo County. The
Fred Heidrick Antique Ag Collection
exhibits more than 280 vehicles and
farm implements, the single largest
collection of agricultural machinery · Sandwiches · Salads · Pastas
in the world. Displays range from a
giant mounted thresher from 1891 to · Desserts · Catering · Much More!
century-old delivery trucks to a handful 616 3rd St., Davis Visit 1401 O St., Sacramento
Our 2nd
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See story on Page 26.
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Extreme Yolo & other fun stuff
Cache Creek not recommended. naturalreserves.
ucdavis.edu/stebbins-cold-canyon
Casino Resort
14455 Highway 16, Brooks; 
UC Davis Activities and
530-796-3118 Recreation Center (ARC)
Cache Creek Casino Resort in 232 Shields Ave., UC Davis; 
Brooks is owned and operated by the 530-752-1730
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. From its The Activities and Recreation Center
humble beginnings as a bingo hall in offers both informal and formal
1985, Cache Creek now features more recreation opportunities, making it
than 2,400 slot machines and 122 easy for you to keep fit, relax, have fun
table games, including a 14-table and meet your fitness goals. The ARC
poker room. The 415,000-square-foot is Davis’ only indoor handball/squash
property also includes a 200-room courts and climate-controlled running
luxury hotel and health spa, eight track. cru.ucdavis.edu
restaurants, a nightclub and outdoor
swimming pool. Cache Creek Resort area with six state-of-the-art console prides itself on being the first tandem
UC Davis Unitrans
also boasts the Yocha Dehe Golf Club, video gaming systems, a 12-lane skydiving training program on the double-decker buses
which offers pristine playing condi- bowling alley and several brand-new West Coast. 530-752-BUSS (2877)
tions and more than 7,300 yards of pool tables. Built in 1955, a decade skydanceskydiving.com In 1968, Unitrans, UC Davis’ bus sys-
championship golf. cachecreek.com after the end of World War II, the Aggie tem, purchased vintage double-decker
Fun runs Hub is home to UCD’s beloved Coffee buses from London and brought them
House. to Davis to start a bus system. Over
Yolo County is home to many fun cru.ucdavis.edu time, Unitrans added 10 more of the
runs. Keep your feet on the move vintage buses.
when you’re here! For more informa- Rocknasium unitrans.ucdavis.edu
tion on local running events: 720 Olive Drive, Davis; 
changeofpace.org; fleetfeetdavis. 530-757-2902 Velocity Island
com; goldenvalleyharriers.org Even though Rocknasium was one of 755 N. East St., Woodland;
Memorial Union the first climbing gyms in the country, 530-723-6885; Winter: Noon-5,
its equipment is brand-new. The gym weekends. Summer: Mon.-Thurs. 12-8;
Games Area offers 23 walls and 8,000 plus square Fri.-Sun.: 10-10
UC Davis Memorial Union feet of indoor climbable terrain, with Velocity Island is a premier cable
After over two years of construc- a roof arch, stalactite features and a park for wakeboarding and wake-skat-
tion, the UC Davis Memorial Union 16-foot-tall bouldering wall with 47 ing, plus stand-up paddle boarding.
reopened its doors in April to show- degrees of overhang. No experience is The state-of-the-art cable park was
case a $23.5 million facelift to the necessary and walls are designed for designed to accommodate all skill
university’s signature student lounge. all types of climbers, from beginners Stebbins Cold levels from beginners to professionals.
to experts looking to train. The facility The beginner park takes one rider at
The modernized MU is a popular
is available for birthday parties and
Canyon Reserve a time, allowing for easy one-on-one
student destination that features shop
spaces, a revamped basement games offers climbing classes. The UC Davis Stebbins Cold Canyon instruction. velocityislandpark.com
Walk-ins are welcome. Visitors also Reserve, set in a steep canyon of
can use the gym’s weight and cardio the Northern California Coast Range,
equipment or participate in a yoga showcases the impressive landscapes
class. A portable wall is available to and plant and animal communities of
rent and has made frequent appear- the region. An entrance donation of $2
ances at the Davis Farmers Market. per visitor is requested at the informa-
rocknasium.com tional kiosk near the reserve entrance.
Take lots of water and snacks on this
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County Roads 95 and 29, Note: Stebbins is daily sunrise-sun-
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ties and staff to support all levels of and after significant rain events in the
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Live music & theater
Acme Theatre Company UC Davis Department Winters Theater Company
Various venues, Davis of Theater and Dance 201 Railroad Ave., Winters
A self-sufficient company operated 222 Wright Hall, UC Davis The oldest drama group in Yolo
for and by high school-age artists World premieres, international County. Since 1979, the Winters
committed to staging professional- artist-in-residence programs and Theatre Company has presented more
quality drama. Acme presents its timeless theatrical classics are char- than 100 varied plays to the com-
shows in various venues. acme munity and region, including drama,

Zoart Photography
acteristics of the performance season,
theatre.net presented either in the Main Theatre mysteries, farces, comedies and
Art Theater of Davis or in one of Wright Hall’s smaller musicals. winterstheatre.org
The Art Theatre of Davis is one of Swordfighters take the stage during the
black box venues. Woodland Opera House
the newer community theater group Davis Shakespeare Festival presentation Winters Shakespeare Theatre Company
in town, dedicated to staging classics of “The Three Musketeers.”
from the 1800s and early 1900s, as Workshop  340 Second St., Woodland
well as newer scripts on an occasional modern perspective to reach a diverse Free! (We do pass the hat!) Bring Built in 1885, the original Opera
basis. Their shows are presented at spectrum of audience members. your lawn chair or blanket.  Delicious House burned down in the 1892 fire
various venues. arttheater.org shakespearedavis.org homemade refreshments for sale. Win- that destroyed much of downtown
Davis Musical Theatre Mondavi Center for ters Shakespeare Workshop, now in Woodland. It was rebuilt on the same
its 21st season, is a 5-week intensive site in 1896.The Opera House was
Company Performing Arts acting camp open to all teens ages closed for decades but was restored
Jean Henderson Performing Arts 9399 Old Davis Road, UC Davis 13-19. Actors work with professional and reopened in 1989. It is the re-
Center, 607 Peña Drive, Davis The Mondavi Center is one of the director, music director, choreogra- gion’s best-preserved historic theater
California’s longest-running, premier performance venues in pher and professional acting coaches and a California Historical Landmark.
year-round amateur musical theater Northern California, with outstanding from local colleges for a dynamic The Opera House produces five main
company. Each year, DMTC produces acoustics. Mondavi is the regional blast of theatrical training, culminat- stage productions and produces
11 musicals; six are “main stage” destination for the best in classical ing in the full production of a play by a Young Peoples Theater program.
productions (adult actors); five are music, dance, distinguished speak- Shakespeare with live music. woodlandoperahouse.org
“young performers’ theatre” produc- ers, jazz, comedy, world music and
tions (actors between 7 and 17). Its (occasionally) theater. Mondavi’s main
mission is to conserve the Classic season parallels the academic year
American Musical art form and en- at UC Davis (late September to June),
deavors to produce quality, affordable, but there are occasionally a few sum-
family-oriented theatrical musicals mer events as well. mondaviarts.org
open to all people. dmtc.org Palms Playhouse
Davis Odd Fellows Hall 13 Main St., Winters
415 Second St., Davis This venerable venue offers live
Thursday Live! concerts in Davis music inside the historic Opera
feature live music on the first Thurs- House in downtown Winters. Featuring
day of each month.  Admission is free
and all ages are welcome. Davis Odd
established and upcoming musicians
ranging from bluegrass, country, rock,
LIVE WHERE YOU LOVE –
Fellows are part of an international
organization whose focus is commu-
swing and blues.
palmsplayhouse.com LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE
nity support and charitable giving.  UC Davis Music
davislodge.org Moving in, moving up or moving out.
Davis Shakespeare Department I can help.
The Ann E. Pitzer Center has a I’ve been selling Yolo County
Festival beautiful recital hall with 399-seats,
Real Estate since 2002.
Veterans Memorial Theater, dedicated in fall 2016 — which is
203 E 14th St., Davis home to many concerts presented Call me to help you with your
The Davis Shakespeare Festival by the music department during the local real estate needs.
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Day trip to Vacaville: Small in a big way!
Vacaville has been a popular road trip stopover for
years, but there’s a lot more to this small city than you
might see from the side of Interstate 80.
With a charming historic downtown featuring fes-
tivals and events almost every weekend, plenty of
opportunities for outdoor adventure and a family-
friendly small-town feel, Vacaville is a fantastic spot
for a quick day trip getaway. 

Off the Beaten Path: Farms Stop off at


Morningsun Herb
and Furry Friends Farm, where you’ll find
a full line of culinary,
Adventure is ripe for the picking in Vacaville’s thriv- medicinal and
ing ag community. Explore the alpaca farms and make
landscaping herbs
friends with softest and shyest residents of Vacaville,
and drought-tolerant
then cruise the back roads on a tour of local produce
stands and build your own farm to table meal with
perennials, as well as
local olive oil, produce, meats, and cheeses! heirloom vegetables
Want to grow your own? Stop off at Morningsun and fruit trees.
Herb Farm, where you’ll find a full line of culinary,
medicinal and landscaping herbs and drought-toler-
recreation area perfect if you’re traveling with pets or
simply looking for a place to stop off and get some
Unplug for Adventure:
ant perennials, as well as heirloom vegetables and fruit
trees. Don’t forget to bring some carrots to share with
fresh air.
With more than 470 acres of unspoiled hiking and
Family Fun
the three miniature donkeys, Angelina, Zaatar and biking trails featuring sweeping views of the hills, With an abundance of opportunities for outdoor
Leroy, who love getting attention from new friends. Lagoon Valley Lake for fishing and non-motorized adventure and plenty of local spots to let the little ones
boating, plus archery, disc golf and a large dog park, run wild, Vacaville is one of Northern California’s

Get Outside: Lagoon Valley Park Lagoon Valley Park is the ideal natural respite during
a Northern California road trip.
most family-friendly destinations.
Stop off at Vacaville’s Imagine That, a hands-on
Just off I-80 in Vacaville, you’ll find beautiful Peña Bonus points if you can find the Instagram-worthy
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VACAVILLE: Historic downtown is a hidden gem
With more than 470
acres of unspoiled
hiking and biking
trails, Lagoon Valley
Park is the ideal
natural respite during
a Northern California
road trip.

A trip to Vacaville
wouldn’t be complete
without a visit to the
Nut Tree, where kids
can play giant chess,
ride the Nut Tree
Railroad, and take a
spin on the famous
Nut Tree Carousel.
From Page 36 store in the West, and check out thousands of gems,
geodes, and fossils! 
interactive STEAM children’s museum where kids can
explore and play all day, then head a few doors down
to Rockin’ Jump for a little bounce therapy. A trip to Stop & Stroll:
Vacaville wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the
Nut Tree, where kids can play giant chess, ride the
Historic Downtown
historic Nut Tree Railroad, and take a spin on the The historic downtown is a hidden gem of locally owned boutiques and lively events year-round,
famous Nut Tree Carousel. Vacaville, and well worth a stop off the freeway. downtown is the perfect place to stop and explore.
For something a bit more off the beaten path, head With more than 26 restaurants, a Historic Homes For more inspiration, complete event listings and
over to The Rock Shop, the largest rock & mineral walk along Buck Avenue, and a variety of charming restaurant guide explore www.visitvacaville.com!

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Daily Republic/courtesy photos
Yolo County’s southwest neighbor offers charming downtowns and provides the perfect venues for strolling, shopping and getting a taste of Solano County. Dixon’s Main
Street, left, offers plenty of shopping and dining. The downtown center in Vacaville, center, is a lively place to start your Solano visit. Absorb the rich history of Fairfield, right,
the seat of Solano County.

Discover neighboring Solano County


Solano County is among the most geographically diverse of California’s 58 soar into triple digits and winter brings a type of fog called the tule fog. There are
counties. no major waterways to be seen, though there are canals that bring irrigation water

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allejo, in the southern corner of the county, sits along San Pablo Bay and is to farms.
home to the graceful Carquinez suspension bridge that takes Interstate 80 Eastern Solano County is Delta country. Here, near the small city of Rio Vista,
motorists over the Carquinez Strait. Here, summer skies are often gray in the Sacramento River and a network of sloughs are a watery highway for boats.
the morning from the high fog that streams through the Golden Gate on the Summer temperatures are hot here, unlike those in Vallejo. The Real McCoy II
opposite end of the bay. ferry takes travelers on Highway 84 over Cache Slough to Ryer Island, a farming
Benicia’s views also are dominated by water. The city sits along the Carquinez community behind levees.
Strait and Southhampton Bay. Solano County is considered part of the Bay Area The western county has oak-studded hills and valleys, in places presenting an
and the Vallejo/Benicia area shows why. appearance similar to the Wine Country of Napa and Sonoma counties. Not coin-
In the northernmost county near Dixon, the Bay Area seems a world away. The cidentally, this is Solano County’s own wine country, with acres of vineyards and
flat Central Valley land is dominated by agriculture. Summer temperatures often several wineries in Suisun Valley.
The central county near Fairfield and Suisun City is a land of transition
between the Delta and the bays. Among its features are Suisun Marsh, the largest
contiguous estuarine marsh in the United States. Duck clubs dominate this land
of tules and wetlands. State preserves feature such sights as tule elk.
Solano County, with 435,000 residents, retains a rural feel. A voter-passed law
funnels most growth into the county’s seven cities. Fairfield has established open
space buffers between it and Vacaville to the north and Benicia and Vallejo to the
south.
That leaves agriculture as the main land use in rural Solano County. Farmers
grow everything from tomatoes to peaches to sunflower to alfalfa. Ranchers have
sheep, cows and other animals. Crops in 2017 had a value of $3a62.8 million,
according to the county’s most recent crop report.
The county’s rural areas also provide places for recreation. People can boat and
fish in local sloughs, hunt in Suisun Marsh and hike in Lynch Canyon, Rockville
Hills and Lagoon Valley parks. They can camp along Putah Creek at Lake Solano
Park and along the Sacramento River at Sandy Beach Park.
Solano County also can boast of being one of California’s original counties,
established in 1850 along with the state.
For information: www.co.solano.ca.us.
The Daily Republic in Fairfield contributed this article.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom


1001 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo;
707-644-4000
Known as Marine World for its marine
wildlife years ago, Six Flags Discovery
Kingdom is now known more for its rides.
528 Main Street Take a topsy, turvy spin on the thriller
Downtown Vacaville coaster, Superman, or one of the many other thrill, family or kids rides.
707-453-1111 See cougars and dolphins, walruses and penguins, among other animals.
www.debartoloandco.com Take in a wildlife show, eat some food and take in an exhibit. The park also
10am - 6pm M-F
10am - 3pm Sat
transforms during some holidays, adding special attractions for Halloween and
Christmas. Season passes are available. sixflags.com/discoverykingdom
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Solano County calendar of events
SF Bay Flyway Festival Solano Wine and Food Jubilee the end of slavery in the United States. The event
Feb. 8-10; Mare Island, Vallejo; 707-249-9633 May 18; Harbison Event Center, Nut Tree Plaza, will include poetry, art, immunizations, health
Take part in the 21st annual celebration of Fairfield; 707-646-3133 screenings, vendors selling clothing and other ac-
the migration more than 1 million shorebirds and Solano County’s premiere fundraiser benefits cessories, food and entertainment.
hundreds of thousands of ducks, geese, hawks, NorthBay Hospice & Bereavement programs. Now vallejojuneteenth.com
in its 32nd year. Food and wine vendors come from
songbirds and other wildlife at the peak of
across the region to showcase their food and
Northern California Pirate Festival
migration. sfbayflywayfestival.com; www.facebook.
com/SanFranciscoBayFlywayFestival/ June 15-16; Waterfront Park, 
beverages. For those 21 and older.
northbayc2c.org 298 Mare Island Way, Vallejo; 866-921-9277
Total Home & Garden Show Now in its 13th year, the festival features actors
April 5-7; Sunrise Event Center, 620 Orange Dr.,
Vacaville Fiesta Days
in costume, pirate encampments, crafts, foods and
Vacaville; 707-446-8226 May 23-26; Andrews Park
entertainment. A children’s area features a 30-foot
The Total Home and Garden Show features more Everything from carnival rides to food to diaper
slide and school of piracy. norcalpiratefestival.
than 300 exhibitors under one roof, from gardening derbies. Parade takes place along Merchant Street. com; facebook.com/NorCalPirateFest
ideas to cooking demos to Elvis, and activities that The event is in its 60th year. fiestadays.org
are geared toward both children and adults. Creekwalk Concert Series SF Bay Osprey Days
totalhomeandgardenshow.com 6:30 p.m. Fridays, June-Aug. June 21-23; Mare Island, Vallejo; 707-249-9633
Dixon May Fair Andrews Park, Vacaville Osprey started nesting in the San Francisco Bay
Children ages 12 and younger admitted free. Food in early 2000-2001. Here is a chance to get up
May 9-12; 655 N. First St., Dixon;
Truck Mania, second Wednesday of the month. close and personal with them on guided driving and
707-678-5529 creekwalkevents.com
At 143 years, this is the oldest district fair in boat tours. Hosted by the Bay Area Osprey Coalition,
California and features rides, livestock exhibits, a Juneteenth Celebration Mare Island Heritage Trust, Golden Gate Raptor
demolition derby, music and other attractions. June 15; Vallejo City Park; 707-322-574 Observatory and the Golden Gate Audubon Society. 
dixonmayfair.com Juneteenth dates back to 1865 and celebrates mareislandpreserve.org; sfbayospreydays.org

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Find food, friends and fun in Winters
By Debra DeAngelo in search of local signature Spanish varietals like Those who may be traveling from farther reaches
Winters used to be a place you passed by on the Malbec, Albariño and Tempranillo. can also spend a night, or two, or more at the Abbey
way to somewhere else. Now, visitors pass by other Although under new ownership, The Palms House Inn, located a block from downtown, or the
places to arrive here. Playhouse is still the crown jewel of the local music more luxurious settings of Park Winters, located a
If you haven’t been to Winters lately, you haven’t scene. Housed in the historic Winters Opera House, few miles north of town. Two hotels are also in the
been to Winters. fun and funky musicians like Joe Louis Walker, Antsy works downtown. Hotel Winters plans a Memorial
Sure, with the sun still sets behind the Berryessa McClain and Marcia Ball perform. Another hot spot Day opening and will feature an Italian-themed
hills, and there are picturesque fruit and nut orchards in Winters’ regular three-day weekends is Ficelle, restaurant.
stretching out 360 degrees around, and historic offering non-traditional Spanish tapas under the big
downtown Main Street is as cute as ever. However, oak tree out on their redwood deck, often with live Fun and festivities
there’s far more to offer than country quiet, and still Latin guitar music.
Steady Eddy’s Coffee House is another hub of n Fridays in the Park, formerly Fourth Friday
more on the way.
The Buckhorn Steakhouse remains the corner- activity, not only for their house-roasted coffee Feasts are now held quarterly. For information
stone to the downtown, along with its little sister, the creations but also for open mic music. Another venue contact the Winters Chamber of Commerce for dates
Putah Creek Cafe, but there’s much more to be found that’s picking up a loyal following is Yolo Traders and times, 530-795-2329.
than tri-tip and burgers: eateries, wine tasting rooms, Bistro, specializing in crepes and Sinaloan seafood. n Classic Car Show: Sponsored by The Buckhorn
gift shops and even a fro-yo shop can be found up Just across the creek is the Green River Taproom, the second Tuesday evening of March through
and down Main Street, which is pretty low-key Sun- featuring food and a wide variety of beer, as well as October, downtown Main Street is lined with classic
day through Wednesday. But on Thursdays, also music and a huge lawn outback with a volleyball pit, cars, music and food.
know locally as “the new Friday,” downtown Winters picnic tables and lawn games. n Youth Day: Winters’ biggest event takes place
springs to life. For those who want to wander a little further from on the last Saturday in April, with parades, music,
On any random Thursday, Friday or Saturday eve- the hub of activity, Berryessa Brewing Co. is the spot. entertainment, a horseshoe tournament and plenty of
ning, the scent of wood-fire pizza wafting from Putah Located a couple of miles west of town at 27260 family fun all day long. The festivities begin the night
Creek Cafe’s covered-wagon style pizza oven or Angus Highway 128, and sharing a roof with Berryessa Gap before with the annual Youth Day Duck Derby on
beef grilling to smoky perfection at The Buckhorn Winery and another tasting room, Berryessa Brewing Putah Creek.
Steakhouse scents the town with “yum.” In front of Co. offers a selection of craft beers as well as live Besides these staple events, Winters is always
the venues, sidewalk diners enjoy the warm glow of music. Those yearning for a glass of wine and quieter buzzing with activities and festivities. Go to the
flaming tower heaters. activities can head next door to Berryessa Gap for a Winters Express website, www.wintersexpress.com
The Turkovich Family Wines and Berryessa Gap glass of wine and a spacious, quiet covered patio and click on “Events Calendar” to find out what’s
wine tasting rooms are always bustling with visitors situated next to a public bocce court. happening this week.
Paul Luscher

A fisherman, top left, tests his lure in Putah Creek. A Festival de la Comunidad dancer, top right, celebrates Winters’ Hispanic community. The Austin Lounge Lizards,
above left, rock The Palms. A ’57 Chevy, above right, rocks the Classic Car Show.
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2 Aspen Greenbelt 15 Mace Ranch Community Park 28 Senda Nueva Greenbelt
3 Cedar Park 16 N Street Mini Park 29 Slide Hill Park
4 Central Park 17 Northstar Park 30 Sycamore Park
5 Chestnut Park 18 Julie Partansky Pond 31 Village Park
6 Civic Center Fields 19 Oak Grove Park 32 West Area Habitat Pond
7 College Park 20 Oxford Circle Park 33 Walnut Park
8 Community Park 21 Perimeter Greenbelt 34 Westwood Park
9 Covell Greenbelt 22 Pioneer Park 35 West Manor Park
10 Covell Park 23 Playfields Park 36 Wildhorse Golf Course
11 Green Meadows Greenbelt 24 Putah Creek Park 37 Whaleback Park
12 Hacienda Park 25 Putah Creek Parkway 38 Willow Creek Park
13 John Barovetto Park 26 Redwood Park 39 Sandy Motley Park

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Galleries
The Artery is committed to supporting the
continual growth and development of
207 G St., Davis; 530-758-8330
the arts in Yolo County by providing
Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m. to space and opportunity for exhibiting
9 p.m., Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. art. yoloarts.org/gallery-625
The Artery is one of the oldest coop- Gallery 1855
erative art organizations in California 820 Pole Line Road, Davis; 
and offers high-quality fine art and 530-756-7807; Mondays through
contemporary crafts at fair prices. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
theartery.net
Public receptions each second
Blue Wing Gallery Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
An adjunct of the Davis Cemetery,
& Framing this refined gallery hosts changing ex-
405 Main St., Woodland;  hibitions every month, featuring local
530-666-9498; Tuesdays through and internationally established artists.
Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;  Tour the labyrinth on the grounds as
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. well. daviscemetery.org
For current exhibit information and
art-show schedule, see bluewing John Natsoulas Gallery
gallery.com. 521 First St., Davis; 530-756-3938
Davis Arts Center Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to
5 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.;
1919 F St., Davis; 530-756-4100
Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.
Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30
a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to Multi-level gallery featuring fine art
5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in an easily accessible, friendly
The Tsao Gallery in The Davis Arts and open setting. The gallery also
Center is an exhibition venue and hosts workshops and conferences.
educational resource for local and natsoulas.com
regional artists, students and Pence Gallery
community groups. Mounting
212 D St., Davis; 530-758-3370
approximately eight shows each year,
Tuesdays through Sundays,
eat. shop. chill.
the gallery hosts solo and group ex-
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (6 to 9 p.m.
hibits in a variety of media, as well as
on second Friday of month)
interactive, family-oriented programs.
davisartscenter.org The Pence is a nonprofit art gallery
dedicated to showing the work of
Gallery 625 local and regional artists. Twelve dif-
625 Court St., Woodland; 530-309- ferent exhibits are featured annually.
6464; Mondays through Fridays, Additionally, classes, talks and a Solomon’s Delicatessen 530.792.7015
8 a.m to 5 p.m. (5:30-8:30 p.m. on series of programs for children are
the first Friday of the month) offered. Admission is free. Verizon Wireless 530.554.1281
Gallery 625, curated by YoloArts, pencegallery.org
Mikuni’s 530.756.2111
Pluto’s 530.758.8676
Bath & Body Works 530.750.1987
The Halal Guys 530.746.2283

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Winters Breweries 5. Sudwerk Brewing Co. 10. Yolo Brewing Co.


2001 2nd Street, Davis 1520 Terminal Street, West
1. Berryessa Brewing Co.
Sacramento
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6. Super Owl Brewing
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berryessabrewingco.com
1260 Lake Boulevard, Sacramento Breweries
Suite 121, Davis 11. Big Stump Brew Co.
Rotating taps. Brewed on site.
(530) 746-5992
Live music and family friendly. 1716 L Street, Sacramento
superowlbrewing.com
Taproom hours: Thurs & Fri 3-8pm We offer locally-made craft brews 12. Fieldwork Brewing Co.
Sat & Sun 12-6pm in a fun and family-friendly 1805 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento
environment. Outside food is
2. Green River Taproom welcome. 13. Fountainhead Brewing Co.
4513 Putah Creek Road,
Hours: 4621 24th Street, Sacramento
Winters
Wed-Fri 4-9pm 14. Hoppy Brewing Co.
(530) 441-BEER
Sat 2-10pm
greenriverbrewingandtaproom.com 2425 24th Street, Suite B,
Sun 2-6pm
25 self-service rotating taps Sacramento
Mon-Thu 12-11pm 7. Three Mile Brewing 15.
Fri-Sat 11-1am 231 G Street, Suite 3, New Helvetia Brewing Co.
Sun 11-11pm Davis 1730 Broadway, Sacramento
(530) 564-4351 (Taproom) 16.
Woodland Breweries Oak Park Brewing Co.
beer@threemilebrewing.com
3514 Broadway, Sacramento
3. Blue Note Brewing Co. Hours:
750 Dead Cat Alley, Woodland Mon, Wed-Fri 3-10pm
Sat 12-10pm
Davis Breweries Sun 12-8pm

4. Dunloe Brewing Co. West Sacramento


1606 Olive Drive, Davis
(530) 231-3502
Breweries
dunloebrewing.com 8. Bike Dog Brewing Co.
Rotating beers. 2534 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 110,
Check website for West Sacramento
current availability.
Tasting Room Hours: 9. Jackrabbit Brewing Co.
Wed-Sat 4-9pm 1323 Terminal Street,
Sun 2-6pm West Sacramento
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The Artery............................................ 29 Kathmandu Kitchen ..........................31 Séka Hills Tasting Rooms ..................20
Avid Reader ........................................... 2 Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board ..........................19 UC Davis Medical .............................. 13
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Breweries..............................................45 Kim Eichorn - Lyon Real Estate ....... 16 Upper Crust Baking Co......................... 7
Coder Real Estate Team....................... 9 Lainey’s Furniture for Living.............36 Value Gold & Silver Exchange ..........39
Leslie Blevins, Coldwell Banker....... 35
Cork it Again Wine Seller ..................20 Village Pizza & Grill ............................28
The Mengali Group - Guild Mortgage Co.. 5
Davis Commons .................................43 Mojo’s Lounge Bar ..............................27 Visit Vacaville ......................................37
Davis Downtown ...............................30 Morgan’s Mill...................................... 23 Visit Yolo ................................................. 6
Davis Farmers Market .......................48 Morgan’s On Main............................. 22 Wineries of Yolo County....................21
DeBartolo & Co. Fine Jewelers .........38 Osteria Fasulo .....................................15 Woodland Shopping Pages .......24-25
F Street Dispensary .............................. 3 Pence Gallery......................................... 7 Yolo Federal Credit Union.................47
Gallery of Fireplaces ..........................39 Raquel & Malek, Coldwell Banker.... 41 Zia’s Delicatessen ...............................33

Thank you to The Yolo County Visitors Bureau for information provided to this magazine.
Yolo — You Only Live Once is a publication
produced by The Davis Enterprise, 315 G St.,
Publisher Photography
Davis, CA 95616. davisenterprise.com R. Burt McNaughton Sue Cockrell, Debra DeAngelo, Fred Gladdis,
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All rights reserved, 2019. Reproduction in any
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