Community calendar Friday, Jan. 18, 2013

Friday

Women’s Shooting Club 10 a.m. to noon, Center Mass Shooting Range, 27 Commerce Place, Vacaville. For beginners and experienced shooters. Firearms classes are available and also taking registration for shotgun shooting. Info: Marcia Serrao, 447-2698 or www.TakingAimWSC.com.

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.

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.

Fairfield Police Athletic League fundraiser 6 p.m. Friday, Fairfield Community Center Willow Hall, 1000 Kentucky St., Fairfield. Poker tournament with prizes. Fee. Info: 580-1055

Saturday

Free e-waste dropoff 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Solano Christian Academy, 2200 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield. Info: Call 425-7715 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.

Pet Adoption Faire 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Pet Club, 5125 Business Center Drive, Fairfield. Info: tm2004@comcast.net or 864-9688.

Fairfield-Suisun-Vacaville Tri-City NAACP Meeting 10 to noon Saturday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church Zoe Building, Room V115, 1745 Enterprise Drive, Fairfield.

“Get The Rush” guided hike 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rush Ranch, 3521 Grizzly Island Road, Suisun City. Guided tidal marsh tours, blacksmith demonstration, learn about native plants and Native American art and tools. Free. Info: 432-0150, ext. 200, www.solanolandtrust.org.

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.

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

Fairfield Church of Christ Monthly Meal and Clothing Giveaway 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Fairfield Church of Christ, 2200 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield. Info: 425-2373.

Saturday Stories 11 a.m., Fairfield Cordelia Library, 5050 Business Center Drive. Free. Song, stories and finger plays for the whole family. Info: 866-57ASKUS, www.solanolibrary.com.

Lego Engineering Fun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 26, Lawrence Hall of Science, Inventor’s Lab, 545 Magazine St., Vallejo. Design and build Lego creations and make them come to life using motors and programmable mincomputers. Free, no preregistration needed. Info: 651-7161.

Northern California Fibro Friends 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1010 Nut Tree Road, Suite 240, Vacaville. Celebration of the fourth anniversary. No charge. Info: Valma Honeyfield at 530-756-9153 or valmagrace@comcast.net; or Jan Fowler at 448-5786.

Overcomers Outreach AA/NA Meetings 1 p.m., Living Worship Christian Center, 312 Mini Drive, Vallejo. Christian 12-step support program led by Michael Gildon, pastor. Info: Rick, 712-4492; Pastor Michael, 426-3488.

Salvation Army Western Territorial Youth Band 6 p.m. Saturday, Kroc Center, 586 E. Wigeon Way, Suisun City. All-star band. Free. Info: Kelsey Pearce, 439-7889.

Coming up

“Living the Dream: A Multicultural Celebration in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Solano Community College Theater, 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Keynote speaker Simeon Wright. Info: shirley.lewis@solano.edu.

Golden Hills Mustang Club General Meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Star’s Recreation Center, 155 Browns Valley Parkway, Vacaville. For Mustang car enthusiasts. Info: www.goldenhillsmustangclub.com.

‘Three Billy Goats Gruff’ performed by dogs 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Fairfield Civic Center Library, 1150 Kentucky St., Fairfield. Busy Bee Dogs Productions presents the classic folktale for children and families. Free. Info: slsalek@solanocounty.com.

Friends of the Vacaville Library Winter Book Sale Jan. 25 through Jan. 28, Vacaville Public Library Cultural Center, 1020 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville. Money raised benefits children’s young adult and adult programming at both Vacaville branches. Info: 866-7-ASKUS.

Kindergarten Readiness Roundup 10 a.m. to noon (Anna Kyle Elementary), noon to 2 p.m. (David Weir Elementary), 2 to 4 p.m. (Cleo Gordon Elementary) Feb. 2. Fun activities to evaluate child’s readiness and get recommendations. Teachers, dental checkups and resources available. Backpacks and school supplies will be given to children who participate. Register and info: www.solano-spaceprogram.com.

Third Annual Give Kids a Smile Day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 2, 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.

Brad Stanhope

Brad Stanhope is the Daily Republic's news editor. He began his career at the DR in the last millennium. He spent 17 years as a sports editor and three years as the associate editor before spending three years away from the newspaper (though continuing as a columnist). He returned in December 2010 as news editor. Brad lives in Suisun City with his wife, Mrs. Brad, and two sons. He enjoys cheese.

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