Community calendar Friday, Feb. 1, 2013

Friday

3-4-5 Jump ‘n’ Jive 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Fairfield Cordelia Library, 5050 Business Center Drive. Free. Interactive program featuring stories, music, movement and crafts for children 3 and older. Info: 866-57ASKUS, www.solanolibrary.com.

“A Stroke of Love” 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 199 Marina Blvd., Suisun City. A peer support group for stroke survivors. Info: 373-2227.

Pinnacle Possibilities for Teens 3 to 6 p.m., Matt Garcia Learning Center, 230 Atlantic Ave., Fairfield. For ages 12 to 18. Helping teens to cultivate self-expression through exposure to art, entertainment and professional guest speakers. Classes in yoga and different styles of dance will be taught. Info: 430-8493.

PAL Boxing 5:30 p.m., Matt Garcia Youth Center, 250 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Train to compete inside the ring or just try the latest workout trend. No special equipment is necessary. Annual fee. Info: 422-6288.

Nicotine Anonymous Support Group 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Unity Hall, 711 Empire St., Fairfield. Info: 580-7827.

VacaValley Ramblers Square Dance Club 7 to 9:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 897 Cotting Lane, Vacaville. Couples, singles and children 10 and older. Info: 685-3969.

Food Addicts Anonymous 7 to 8:30 p.m., Kaiser Permanente, 3700 VacaValley Parkway, Vacaville. For people recovering from addictive eating, bulimia and undereating. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Info: 800-600-6028, www.foodaddicts.org.

Celebrate Recovery 7 to 9 p.m., Liberty Church, 2641 N. Texas St., Fairfield. For people seeking recovery from their hurts, habits or hang-ups. Info: 425-9673, ext. 317; www.LCCWord.org.

PAL Hip Hop Dance Class 7 p.m., Matt Garcia Youth Center, 750 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Bliss Dance Company leads the class every Tuesday and Friday. Open to all PAL Members, ages 13 to 18. Info: 422-6288, www.fairfield-pal.org.

Vivendo El Programa 8 to 9:30 p.m., Unity Hall, 711 Empire St., Fairfield. Spanish-speaking group of Narcotics Anonymous. Free. Info: 372-1304.

Friday Night Clean and Serene 8 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 1875 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield. Free Narcotics Anonymous meeting. Info: 251-5982 or www.napasolanona.org.

Meet the Ghosts of Benicia’s Past 8:30 p.m., 90 First St., Benicia. The paranormal history of downtown Benicia is revealed during this walk led by a paranormal investigator and/or sensitive. Each tour is limited to 20 people and is two hours long. Walking shoes and flashlights recommended. No children under 10 years of age permitted. Reservations required. Tickets, info: 745-9791, www.beniciamainstreet.org.

Saturday

Third Annual Give Kids a Smile Day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Solano County Dental Clinics at 2010 Courage Drive, Fairfield and 1119 E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville. Free dental exams, flouride varnishes, sealant applications and toothbrush kits to children 1 to 18. Info: 784-8586.

It’s Your Move Chess Club 10 to 11 a.m., Suisun City Library, 601 Pintail Drive. Group instruction and personalized coaching to improve chess skills and strategies. Info: 419-5161.

Pet Adoption Fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pet Club store, 5125 Business Center Drive. Dogs and cats available for adoption.  Info: 864-9688.

Fairfield Police Athletic League Boxing Program Open House 10 a.m., Matt Garcia Center, 250 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Student speakers, demonstrations, tour of PAL center and important announcement by former PAL boxer Mario Cardenas. Info: 422-6288 or www.fairfield-pal.org.

Solano County Parks Guided Walk 10 a.m. to noon., Lake Solano Park and Campground, 8685 Pleasants Valley Road, Winters. Barbara Cooper will speak about the birds which call Lake Solano home. Presentation free. Parking fee. No RSVP necessary. Dress in layers and be prepared for cold, wet weather. Info: 432-0150, ext. 200.

Cat Tales Rescue Adoption Event 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairfield Petco, 1370 Holiday Lane. www.catalesrescue.org.

Homefront Celebration 5:30 to 9 p.m., Clubhouse at Paradise Valley, 3990 Paradise Valley Drive, Fairfield. Catered dinner, chance to meet new friends, guest speaker. Each guest to receive special gift. For military spouses only. Register at www.operationhomefront.net/CaliforniaHC.  Info: Breanna Anderson at breanna.anderson@operationhomefront.net.

Coming up

Cordelia Firefighters Association Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast 7 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Cordelia Fire Hall, 2155 Cordelia Road, Fairfield. Fee. Info: 864-0468.

Solano Tea Party Patriots 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Benicia Grill II, 2390 North Texas St., Fairfield. Rudy Sylvester will speak about “Prepping for the Unexpected.” Info: solanoteapartypatriots.com.

Wildlife Center Tour 2 to 3 p.m., Feb. 8, Suisun Wildlife Center, 1171 Kellogg St., Suisun City. Visit with new non-releasable coyote and see a Golden Eagle up close. Info: 429-4295.

Spay Neuter Imperative Project (SNiP) and Any Dog Rescue Fundraiser 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 9, 1696 Durbin Lane, Fairfield. Items needed for fundraiser. Dogs will be available for adoption. Info: 330-0293.

John Glidden

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