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Saturday

Friends of the Vacaville Library Winter Book Sale through Monday, 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.

Volunteers Needed for Habitat for Humanity 10 a.m. Learn how you can help. Info: 422-1948 or www.solanonapahabitat.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.

Kroc Center Health Fair 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suisun Kroc Center, 586 E. Wigeon Way, Suisun City.  Free vaccinations, health screenings, medical review, health classes, educational theater program for kids, guests speakers.  Info: 439-7894.

Lego Engineering Fun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 minicomputers. Free, no preregistration needed. Info: 651-7161.

Birds of Prey Identification Workshop and Hike 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rush Ranch Nature Center, 3521 Grizzly Island Road, Suisun City. Presentation in Nature Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and following a brief break, you can test your identification skills on a short but steep hike up Suisun Hill to observe eagles, falcons and hawks. Free. RSVP to Mary Beth at mbcrittendon@comcast.net or 685-5908.

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.

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

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.

Saturday Club of Vacaville’s 22nd Annual Sugar and Spice Tea 1:30 to 3 p.m. 125 W. Kendal St., Vacaville. For women looking for an afternoon of tea and goodies. Open to public. Fee. Info: Marge at 448-3027.

Sunday

Gold Wing Road Riders Association 8 a.m., Jack & Linda’s Country Cafe, 2390 N. Texas St., Fairfield. Info: nicklodell@comcast.net, www.gwrraca2k.org.

Cat Tales Rescue Adoption Event 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Petco, 1350 Holiday Lane, Fairfield. www.catalesrescue.org.

Elks Family Reunion 6 p.m. 556 Parker Road, Fairfield. For past and present members of Tri-City Elks Lodge No. 1662. Music, dancing, food. Info: 425-6743.

Celebrate Recovery 7 to 9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1121 Clay St., Fairfield. Experience freedom from your hang-ups, hurts, and habits. Info: 422-2500.

Coming Up

Solano County Library Advisory Council 6:30 p.m. Monday, Fairfield Civic Center Library upstairs large conference room, 1150 Kentucky St., Fairfield. Info: 866-572-7587.

Solano County Tobacco Education Coalition Annual Meeting Luncheon noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Solano County Health and Social Services, Conference Room 1, 275 Beck Ave., Fairfield. Info: Marilyn at 784-2113.

California Highway Patrol Start Smart Class 6 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Fairfield Civic Center Library, 1050 Kentucky St., Fairfield. Education program for teen drivers and their parents. No cost and no need to sign up. Info: 428-2100.

Vacaville Museum Guild Bunko Bash 6 p.m. Wednesday, McBride Senior Center, 91 Town Square Center, Vacaville. Tickets on sale at the Vacaville Museum, 213 Buck Ave. Info: 447-4513.

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.

Pet Adoption Fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 2, Pet Club store, 5125 Business Center Drive. Dogs and cats available for adoption. Info: 864-9688.

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.

Fairfield Police Athletic League Boxing Program Open House 10 a.m. Feb. 2, 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.

Homefront Celebration 5:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2, 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.

Dine and Donate Event All day. Feb. 5, Mary’s Pizza Shack, 1500 Oliver Road.  Meals on Wheels will get 20 percent of profit from each meal. Go to www.SICentralSolano.com, click on calendar page, find link and print flyer. Info: 864-1005.

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