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Tuesday

Free Tax Service 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Joseph Nelson Community Center, 611 Village 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.

Senior Day Program 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Supervised activities for persons with cognitive or physical impairments. Enrollment required. Fee. Info: 428-7421.

Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Fairfield group for survivors of sexual assault. Walk-ins welcome. Not 12-step. Location, info: Dolly, 422-7345.

Preschool Story Time 10:30 a.m., Fairfield Civic Center Library, 1150 Kentucky St. Free. Stories, songs and crafts. Info: 866-572-7587, www.solanolibrary.com.

Stories with a volunteer reader 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Fairfield Cordelia Library, 5050 Business Center Drive. Free. Children of all ages are welcome, older children can practice reading aloud. Info: 866-57ASKUS, www.solanolibrary.com.

Knitters, Crocheters & Crafters 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairfield Cordelia Library, 5050 Business Center Drive. Sponsored by Solano Chicks With Sticks. Info: sharleesue@sbcglobal.net.

Solano County Soroptimist Club Noon to 1:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield. Info: 422-6800.

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group 3 to 5 p.m., Kaiser Permanente, conference room B behind Pharmacy 1, 975 Sereno Drive, Vallejo. Info: 800-227-2345.

Terrific Tuesdays 3:30 p.m., Fairfield Cordelia Library, 5050 Business Center Drive. Free. Activities for children 5 and older. Info: 866-572-7587, www.solanolibrary.com.

PAL Cardio Tuesdays 4:30 p.m., Matt Garcia Youth Center, 250 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Train with cardio exercises that boxers use to condition. Membership required. Info: 422-6288, www.fairfield-pal.org.

Crochet and Knitting Club 6 to 8:30 p.m., Fairfield Cordelia Library, 5050 Business Center Drive. Free. For adults and teens. Bring your own materials. Info: 866-572-7587.

Boy Scouts Venture Crew 100 7 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 1875 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield. For young people ages 14-20. Info: 689-5806, www.chiefsolanobsa.net.

Wednesday

Cordelia Rotary Club 7:15 a.m., Courtyard by Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane, Fairfield. Info: Nancy Garver, 449-8299.

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.

Free Job Search Assistance Workshop 9:45 to 11 a.m., Workforce Investment Board, 320 Campus Lane, Fairfield. Info: 863-3551.

Travel Presentation 10 a.m., Fairfield Senior Center, Christiansen Room, 1200 Civic Center Drive, Suite 102. Free. Presents will showcase trips planned for the next year and beyond. Info: Jane Kibbey, 429-6921.

Adult Faith-based Bereavement Group 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., NorthBay Bereavement Center, 1411 Oliver Road, Suite 220, Fairfield. Facilitated by Chaplain Bladimer Paeste. Info: 646-3517.

Fairfield Host Lions Club Noon, Courtyard by Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane, Fairfield. Info: 427-6927.

Shuffleboard Noon to 3 p.m., Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Info: 428-7421.

Growing Through Grief Group 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., NorthBay Bereavement Center, 1411 Oliver Road, Suite 220, Fairfield. Facilitated by Chaplain Bladimer Paeste. Info: 646-3517.

Storytime at Library 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Fairfield Civic Center Library, meeting room, 1150 Kentucky St. Diane Ferlatte will tell family-friendly folk stories. Info: labeckmeyer@solanocounty.com.

Public Interests Session for Rockville Trials 5 to 7 p.m., Fairfield Center for Creative Arts, 1035 Texas St., Fairfield. Info: Deanna Mott, 432-0150, ext. 205, deanna@solanolandtrust.org.

Moose Lodge Bingo 5:30 p.m. (quickies), 6:30 p.m. (early bird) and 7 p.m., Fairfield Moose Lodge, 623 Taylor St. Info: 422-3245.

Fairfield Coin Club 5:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 1405 Kentucky St., Fairfield. Guest speakers, coin drawings, numismatic programs, and refreshments. Info: 384-3793, 745-6385.

Rio Vista Democratic Club to Honor former Rio Vista Mayor Marci Coglianese 6 p.m., The Nines Restaurant on Trilogy, 1000 Summerset Drive, Rio Vista. 11th Assembly District Representative Jim Frazier and Rio Vista Mayor Norman Richardson will be guest speakers. Fee. RSVP, info: Bob or Marie Johnson, 374-6650.

Epilepsy Support Group 6 to 7:30 p.m., VacaValley Health Plaza, 1010 Nut Tree Road, Suite 290, Vacaville. The Epilepsy Foundation of California offers an opportunity to share support and learn about resources. Info: 800-632-3532.

Solano 29ers Cribbage Club 6:30 p.m., Leisure Town Clubhouse, 100 Sequoia Drive, Vacaville. Learn and play cribbage with members of the American Cribbage Congress. Info: Jackie Doppelt, 447-7568.

Twin City Steppers Beginner’s Square Dance Class 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Joseph Nelson Community Center, 611 Village Drive, Suisun City. First two classes are free. Open to individuals, couples and youth 10 and older. Info: Rick Tracy at 429-3637 or richardatracy@comcast.net or Linda Lecee at 422-5170 or lindal@aol.com.

Coming up

2013 Plug-in and Electric Vehicle Showcase 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, 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.

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

Mary’s Pizza Shack Dine and Donate Fundraiser March 5, 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.

Chickens 101 Workshop 10 a.m. to noon March 9, Loma Vista Farm, 150 Rainier Ave., Vallejo. Rachel Hoff from Dog Island Farm discusses what is needed to be a successful chicken keeper. Free. Info: 556-8765.

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