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Thursday

Billiard Players 7:3o a.m. to 5 p.m., Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Players of all skill levels invited to play. Info: 428-7421.

Zumba Gold and Fitness 8:30 a.m., Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Dance and fitness for active older adults. Info: 428-7421.

Black History Month Concert 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., Fairview Elementary School, 800 First St., Fairfield. Second- and third-grade choir will sing several songs and dance group will perform to “The Lion King” theme song in full costumes and masks. Concert is in appreciation of the arts. Info: 421-4165.

Free Tax Service 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. An AARP Tax-Aide volunteer will prepare and e-file taxes. Low- and middle-income taxpayers and seniors will receive special attention. Bring ID card, Social Security cards, all W-2s, 1099s, copy of property tax bills, and prior year tax documents.

Brain Boosters 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. For those wanting to strengthen their memory. Enrollment required. Info: 428-7654.

Senior Video Chair Exercise Program 12:15 p.m., Suisun City Senior Center, 318 Merganser Drive. For seniors 50 and older. Improve flexibility and physical and emotional health. Enrollment required. Info: 421-7203.

2013 Plug-in and Electric Vehicle Showcase 3 to 5 p.m., Kroc Center, 586 East Wigeon Way, Suisun City. East Bay Clean Cities Coalition in conjunction with the NorCal Northern Nevada Chapter of NAFA and the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association. Learn about the various plug-in vehicles that are available and the equipment needed to charge them. Vehicle and charging units on display along with manufacturer representatives on hand to answer questions and demonstrate products. Info: Rochelle Sanchez, rochelle.sanchez@usw.salvationarmy.org.

Worship Hula 5 p.m. (up to 12 years old), 6 p.m. (ages 13 to adult), Kroc Center, 586 E. Wigeon Way, Suisun City. Info: www.GoKroc.org.

Bocce Lessons and Games 5:30 to 8 p.m., John Magnetti Memorial Courts, 1200 Civic Center Drive. The Fairfield Bocce Federation, free for people 16 and older. Seniors 85 and older receive free membership. Enrollment required. Info: 425-5301 or 425-5592.

Gentle Vinyasa Flow Yoga 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., McBride Center, 91 Town Square Place, Vacaville. Fee, preregistration required. Info: 469-6672.

Town Hall Meeting 7 to 8:30 p.m., Travis Credit Union, community room, 1 Travis Way, Vacaville. Heather Gass will speak on how Plan Bay Area will impact taxes, schools and private property. Info: Doris Robinson, 552-3257.

Mare Island Toastmasters 7:30 to 9 p.m., Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, 2nd floor annex, common room, 350 Locust Drive, Vallejo. Info: 644-4204, www.mareisland.toastmastersclubs.org.

Friday

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fairfield Cordelia Library, 5050 Business Center Drive. An all-day event with special guests from community, crafts and fun activities. Info: Kristen Murray, 866-572-7587.

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. 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., Historic Railroad Depot, 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.

Coming up

Yippie Foundation “Tri-For-Fun” Fundraiser 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 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 or 421-7247.

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

SNiP Yard Sale and Adopt-a-thon 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Clinic in Vallejo, 1235 Warren Ave., Vallejo. Sponsored by Spay Neuter Imperative Project California. Donations for yard sale and raffle items needed. Dogs and cats will be available for adoption.

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

Vallejo Assembly # 3, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Dinner 5 p.m. Saturday, Springbrook Masonic Temple, 101 Temple Way, Vallejo. Fee. Info: 642-5268, 557-9047.

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