Wednesday, May 22, 2013
FAIRFIELD-SUISUN, CALIFORNIA
99 CENTS

Community calendar Saturday, March 2, 2013

By
From page A2 | March 02, 2013 | Leave Comment

Saturday

Yippie Foundation “Tri-For-Fun” Fundraiser 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., 24 Hour Fitness, 1519 Gateway Blvd., Fairfield. Participate in a 200-yard swim, 5k walk/run and 15-mile spin class. For ages 12 and older. Fee. Info: www.yippieyogurt.org, 421-7247.

Table Tennis 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Info: 428-7421.

Billiard Players 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Players of all skill levels invited to play. Info: 428-7421.

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

SNiP Yard Sale and Adopt-a-thon 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1235 Warren Ave., Vallejo. Sponsored by Spay Neuter Imperative Project California. Dogs and cats will be available for adoption.

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.

National Association for Uniformed Services 10 a.m., Airman and Family Readiness Center, building 660, Travis Air Force Base. Info: Herb Lewis, 448-7285.

Solano County Genealogical Society 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Moose Lodge, 623 Taylor St., Fairfield. Free. Info: Jerry Goggiel, 448-8614.

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

Handmade with Love Artisan & Craft Fair 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 907 Merchant St., Vacaville. Info: 642-6745.

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.

Society of Military Widows 12:30 p.m., Airman and Family Readiness Center, building 660, Travis Air Force Base. Info: 422-1868.

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.

Vallejo Assembly No. 3, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Dinner 5 p.m., Springbrook Masonic Temple, 101 Temple Way, Vallejo. Fee. Info: 642-5268, 557-9047.

Sunday

SNiP Yard Sale and Adopt-a-thon 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Any Dog Rescue, 1235 Warren Ave., Vallejo. Sponsored by Spay Neuter Imperative Project California. Dogs and cats will be available for adoption.

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

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 Tea Party Patriots Meeting 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Benicia Grill II, 2390 N. Texas St., Fairfield. Solano County Sheriff Tom Ferrara will give PowerPoint presentation on realignment and discuss constitutional and Second Amendment issues. Free. Info: Doris, 552-3257.

Toastmasters International present the film “SPEAK” 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Edwards Fairfield Stadium 16 & IMAX, 1549 Gateway Blvd. Fee. Info: Alvina, 425-5181.

Mary’s Pizza Shack Dine and Donate Fundraiser Tuesday, participating locations in Vacaville, Fairfield, Dixon. Present a fundraising flier and 20 percent of purchase will be donated to Meals on Wheels of Solano County. Download flier at www.mealsonwheelssolano.org. Info: 425-0638.

Bridge Class 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Learn how to defend the hand. Pre-registration required. Registration, info: 422-2750.

Military Women and Veterans 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 13, University of Phoenix Campus, 5253 Business Center Drive, Suite B, Fairfield. Free, fun, informative day designed for women who are currently serving or have served in any branch of the United States military. Activities and topics include getting current information about military benefits, health and wellness services, networking and resources for employment opportunities, a complimentary lunch and more. RSVP required at napasolanocollaborative@gmail.com. Info: http://napasolanocollaborative.weebly.com/2013-honoring-all-military-women-event.html.

Family Fun Reading Night 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 13, Fairfield-Suisun Adult School Library, 900 Travis Blvd.

LEAVE A COMMENT

Discussion | No comments

The Daily Republic does not necessarily condone the comments here, nor does it review every post. Read our full policy

.

Solano News

County officials take road trip, examine projects

By Barry Eberling | From Page: A1, 2 Comments | Gallery

 
Science classes gets hands dirty to monitor creeks

By Danny Bernardini | From Page: A1 | Gallery

Speaking on behalf of the animals

By C.W. Plunkett | From Page: A2, 2 Comments

 
Church will offer free summer algebra program

By Heather Ah San | From Page: A3

50th annual juried art show comes to Fairfield mall

By Amy Maginnis-Honey | From Page: A3

 
Rural Vacaville fire sparked by lawn mower

By Heather Ah San | From Page: A3

 
Grass fire along Highway 12 quickly contained

By Heather Ah San | From Page: A3 | Gallery

Pink fire truck to be dedicated in breast cancer fight

By Barry Eberling | From Page: A3

 
Police arrest 3 in Fairfield robbery case

By Barry Eberling | From Page: A3

Emergency medical professionals recognized

By Heather Ah San | From Page: A3

 
Rio Vista moving forward with city manager search

By Heather Ah San | From Page: A4

Council selects members of Measure P advisory committee

By Danny Bernardini | From Page: A4

 
Gun, drug charges filed against Vacaville teacher

By Jess Sullivan | From Page: A4

Courthouse employee finds man sleeping in her house

By Jess Sullivan | From Page: A4

 
 
Travis Dairy killers back in court

By Jess Sullivan | From Page: A5, 1 Comment

 
Fairfield police log Monday, May 20, 2013

By John Glidden | From Page: A12

 
Weather for Wednesday, May 22, 2013

By Daily Republic staff | From Page: B14

.

US / World

With high-tech guns, users could disable remotely

By The Associated Press | From Page: A1

 
Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.

By The Associated Press | From Page: A1

Search for Okla. tornado survivors nearly complete

By The Associated Press | From Page: A1 | Gallery

 
Power of Moore tornado dwarfs Hiroshima bomb

By The Associated Press | From Page: A1

More tornadoes from global warming? Nobody knows

By The Associated Press | From Page: A1

 
Bay Area teacher arraigned on molestation charges

By The Associated Press | From Page: A6 | Gallery

Man goes missing after SF Bay to Breakers race

By The Associated Press | From Page: A6

 
Man survives 220-foot jump off Golden Gate Bridge

By The Associated Press | From Page: A6

Calif. to post raw campaign filings online daily

By The Associated Press | From Page: A6

 
Web site sues FBI in SF over alleged surveillance

By The Associated Press | From Page: A6

Gay Fla. teen charged for underage girlfriend

By The Associated Press | From Page: A8

 
Arias asks jury to give her life in prison

By The Associated Press | From Page: A8 | Gallery

Conn. rail service to return to normal Wednesday

By The Associated Press | From Page: A8

 
Senate panel approves immigration bill

By The Associated Press | From Page: A9

FBI ID’s Benghazi suspects _ but no arrests yet

By The Associated Press | From Page: A9

 
Protesters rally over IRS’ tea party scrutiny

By The Associated Press | From Page: A9, 4 Comments

IRS official to take the 5th at House hearing

By The Associated Press | From Page: A9

 
Israel warns Syria against attacks on Golan

By The Associated Press | From Page: A14

Senate panel approves weapons for Syrian rebels

By The Associated Press | From Page: A14

 
UN: Drop in Syrians reaching Jordan, unclear why

By The Associated Press | From Page: A14

Syria opposition signals tough line on peace talks

By The Associated Press | From Page: A14

 
.

Opinion

 

Toll roads sound warning note for high-speed rail

By Thomas Elias | From Page: A11

California budget news improves slightly

By Dan Walters | From Page: A11

 
American teens’ materialism makes sense

By Scripps Howard News Service | From Page: A11

Breaking the rules

By Letter to the Editor | From Page: A11, 1 Comment

 
.

Living

Today in History for May 22, 2013

By The Associated Press | From Page: A2

 
Community calendar Wednesday, May 22, 2013

By John Glidden | From Page: A2

Our son and his wife drink too much and are always fighting

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar | From Page: B5

 
Horoscopes for May 22, 2013

By Holiday Mathis | From Page: B5

The careless art of the wonderful summer cocktail

By J.M. Hirsch | From Page: B6 | Gallery

 
Foodtips: Build a tasty salad without too many calories

By Scripps Howard News Service | From Page: B6, 1 Comment

Full-fat cheese the secret to a healthy quesadilla

By Sara Moulton | From Page: B6 | Gallery

 
The pope and the devil: Is Francis an exorcist?

By The Associated Press | From Page: A13, 2 Comments | Gallery

.

Entertainment

TVGrid

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: A5

 
Singer Kellie Pickler named new ‘Dancing’ champ

By The Associated Press | From Page: A7

Library honors Carole King with US pop music prize

By The Associated Press | From Page: A7 | Gallery

 
Muppets creator’s items head to NYC museum

By The Associated Press | From Page: A7

At last: ‘Arrested’ is reborn Sunday on Netflix

By The Associated Press | From Page: A7 | Gallery

 
Harry Potter book with author notes sold for $228K

By The Associated Press | From Page: A7

.

Sports

Veteran DB Charles Woodson returns to Raiders

By The Associated Press | From Page: B1

 
Sharks tie series with 2-1 win over Kings

By The Associated Press | From Page: B1 | Gallery

49ers thrilled to have Super Bowl come to town

By The Associated Press | From Page: B1

 
The 50th Super Bowl goes to Bay Area

By The Associated Press | From Page: B1 | Gallery

Cavaliers win NBA draft lottery again

By The Associated Press | From Page: B1 | Gallery

 
Expos top Fairfield Indians on walk-off hit

By Mike Corpos | From Page: B1

Sandoval’s HR lifts Giants past Nationals, 4-2

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2

 
Garcia, Woods take their shots at each other

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2

Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2

 
Bills WR Stevie Johnson resumes practicing

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2

Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2

 
ESPN cutting workforce, ‘smartly managing costs’

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2

Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2

 
Straily, Cespedes push A’s past Rangers 1-0

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2 | Gallery

Sports on TV for Wednesday, May 22, 2013

By Daily Republic staff | From Page: B3

 
Local sports for Wednesday, May 22, 2013

By Daily Republic staff | From Page: B3

.

Business

Ex-Ford execs charged in Argentine torture cases

By The Associated Press | From Page: B7

 
Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment

By The Associated Press | From Page: B7

Herbalife names Pricewaterhouse new auditor

By The Associated Press | From Page: B7

 
Stocks gain on reassurance from a top Fed official

By The Associated Press | From Page: B7

UC hospitals say patients safe despite strike

By The Associated Press | From Page: B7

 
Apple’s Cook faces Senate questions on taxes

By The Associated Press | From Page: B7

JPMorgan’s Dimon survives shareholder referendum

By The Associated Press | From Page: B9

 
.

Obituaries

.

Comics

Pickles

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

 
Garfield

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

Frank and Ernest

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

 
Baldo

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

Peanuts

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

 
Rose is Rose

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

B.C.

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

 
Zits

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

Get Fuzzy

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

 
Blondie

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

Wizard of Id

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

 
Sally Forth

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

Beetle Bailey

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

 
Dilbert

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

For Better or Worse

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

 
Fort Knox

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B4

Crossword

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B5

 
Bridge

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B5

Word Sleuth

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B5

 
Sudoku

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B5

Cryptoquote

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B5