Community calendar for Monday, Dec. 3, 2012

Monday

Solano Republican Women Federated 11 a.m., 625 Jackson St., Fairfield. Info: 864-0222.

Welcome to Recovery Meeting Noon, Unity Hall, 711 Empire St., Fairfield. A one-hour education and support group meeting. Info: 419-4662.

Foster Parent Support Group 6 to 7 p.m., 324 Campus Lane, Suite A., Fairfield. Info: 863-7250.

Solano Tea Party Patriots 6 to 8 p.m., Monday,  Denny’s Restaurant, 260 Pittman Road, Cordelia. Speaker: Orlean Koehle, former teacher, author, and current president of Eagle Forum in Santa Rosa. She will speak on her new book, “Common Core, the Trojan Horse in our Educational System.” Info: Doris Robinson, 533-4359.

Barbershop Harmony Benefit Show 7 p.m., Monday, Community Presbyterian Church, 425 Hemlock St., Vacaville. This “Giving Back to the Community-Holiday Show” will benefit The Opportunity House in Vacaville. Info: 452-0323, www.vestvalleychorus.com.

“Shall We Dance” Choreographed Ballroom Dance 7 to 8:15 p.m., Masonic Hall, 897 Cotting Way, Vacaville. Info: vvramblers@yahoo.com or 449-4355.

Youth Commission Meeting 7 p.m., Fairfield City Council Chambers, 1000 Webster St. The Youth Commission is an advisory body to the Fairfield City Council on youth related issues. Info: Heather Sanderson, 249-1379.

Tuesday

California Retired Teachers Association holiday luncheon 11 a.m., Green Valley Country Club. The Grange Jazz Band will provide entertainment. Info: 448-7081.

Fairfield-Suisun Rotary Club Noon to 1:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield. Info: 483-8196.

Solano County Soroptimist Club Noon to 1:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield. Info: 422-6800.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Meeting 1 p.m., Joe’s Buffet, 834 W. Texas St. Info: 446-3321.

Fairfield-Suisun Scrabble Club 6 to 8:30 p.m., Fairfield Civic Center Library, 1150 Kentucky St. All ages and skill levels. Info: 422-6290.

Fairfield-Suisun Bass Reapers 7 p.m., Hometown Buffet, 1315 Gateway Blvd., Fairfield. Prospective members are welcome to attend the meeting. Info: 426-1694.

Military Order of Purple Hearts 7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Building, 427 Main St., Suisun City. Info: 429-4156.

Children’s Cancer Community Support Group 7 to 8:30 p.m., 1070 N. Texas St., Suite 2E, Fairfield. Dinner, arts activities and discussion for families. Info: 863-9768, www.hopeforcancerkids.org.

Coming Up

Registration deadline for North Bay Engineer’s Club Holiday Luncheon noon, Wednesday, RSVP to Melissa Ferguson, 916-388-5655, ext. 200. The luncheon is Dec. 10, Courtyard by Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane, Fairfield.

Shop ’til You Drop 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Wooden Valley Winery, 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Valley. Enjoy Wooden Valley Wines while shopping for all of the wine lovers on your list. Info: 864-0730.

Disaster Preparedness Awareness Workshop 7 p.m., Friday., 2500 N. Texas St., Fairfield. “Be Red Cross Ready,” presented by Harvest Family Life Center. Seating is limited. Reservations: 422-5200, harvestfamilylife@gmail.com.

Diablo Regional Concert Band winter concert 7:30 p.m., Friday, Benicia Public Library, Fireplace area,150 East L Street, Benicia. Sponsored by the Friends of the Benicia Public Library. Conductor: Cora Martens.  Info: 746-4343, www.benicialibrary.org.

Christmas Parade and Holiday Market 10 a.m., Saturday, First Street, Benicia. Parade starts at First and D Streets, and continues up First Street, ending at H Street. Holiday market hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, located on First Street between B and D streets. Info: 745-9791.

Library Book Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Benicia Public Library, 150 East L Street, Benicia. Sponsored by the Friends of the Benicia Public Library. Info: 746-4343.

Pet Adoption Faire 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Pet Club Store, 5125 Business Center Drive, Fairfield. The Solano County Animal Rescue Foundation has dogs and cats available for adoption. Info: tm2004@comcast.net, 864-9688.

Food and Clothing Drive 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, BayNorth Church of Christ, 1720 W. Texas St., Fairfield. A hot meal and gently used clothing and coats for men, women and children will be provided. Info: dhodgers@baynorthcoc.org

Interpretive Walk on Quail Ridge 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Quail Ridge Reserve at the southern end of Lake Berryessa. Walk the scenic hillsides of California to see native grasses, shrubs and trees, and learn about the wildlife and native habitats. Led by QRWC executive director Frank Maurer. Walkers will gather at Markley Cove Resort. Reservations, directions and info: 530-219-4477.

U-Jam Fitness Class and Toy Drive 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Kroc Center, 586 East Wigeon Way, Suisun City. As admission price, bring at least one toy for a child to received for Christmas this year. Toys must be new and unwrapped. Info: www.facebook.com/events/292244307560675.

Mad Hatter Holiday Parade and Festival 4 p.m., Rescheduled for Saturday, Historic Downtown Vallejo, Georgia Street to the Waterfront. Celebrating the 160th birthday of Alice in Wonderland. The Mad Hatter Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. at Marin and Georgia Street. The tree lighting will be held after the parade, followed by the lighted boat parade on the waterfront. The Mad Hatter Masked Ball will be at 7 p.m. at Alice’s Palace, 620 Marin Street.

Vallejo Choral Society 3 p.m., Sunday, First Presbyterian Church, 1350 Amador, Vallejo. Grammy award winner Andrew Brown conducts the Vallejo Choral Society, Vallejo Symphony and Campanelli Children’s Chorus in Britten’s Saint Nicolas Cantata featuring tenor Steven Ziegler, Biebl’s Ave Maria. Tickets and info: 653-6827 or 643-4441.