November 2012 calendar of events

Art

Arts Benicia: ”Collective Memories,” through Nov. 18; open noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, 991 Taylor St., Suite 114, Benicia. Free. Info: 747-0130, http://www.artsbenicia.org.

Asian Art Museum: “Out of Character: Decoding Chinese Calligraphy,” through Jan. 13, 2013; open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. 200 Larkin St., San Francisco. Info: http://www.asianart.org.

Crocker Art Museum: “Celestial Realms: The Art of Nepal,” through Feb. 10, 2013; open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday thorough Sunday, 216 O St., Sacramento. Info: 916-808-1182, www.crockerartmuseum.org.

Vacaville Art League Gallery: Nonjuried art show, through Dec. 15; open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Vacaville Art Gallery, 718 E. Monte Vista Ave. Free. Info: 448-8712, http://www.vacavilleartgallery.com.

Clubs/Meetings

Bluegrass/Folk Music and Fiddle Session: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Round Table Pizza, 3336 N. Texas St., Fairfield.

Fairfield-Suisun Scrabble Club: 6 to 8:30 p.m., Suisun City Library, 601 Pintail Drive. All ages and skill levels. Info: 422-6290.

Gardening Class: 7 p.m. Nov. 15, Vacaville Library-Cultural Center, 1020 Ulatis Drive. Led by the Master Gardeners of Solano County. Free. Info: 866-572-7587.

Grandparent Support Group: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Fairfield High School, 205 E. Atlantic Ave. Info: 438-3385.

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

Moose Lodge Bingo: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fairfield Moose Lodge, 623 Taylor St. Info: 422-3245.

NorthBay Rose Society: 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Florence Douglas Senior Center, 333 Amador St., Vallejo. Info: Rhonda Thompson, 649-8233.

Pairs Bridge: 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Nov. 26, Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Reservations, info: 422-2750.

Entertainment

“Foodies! The Musical”: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, through Nov. 16, The Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter St., San Francisco. Info: 800-838-3006, www.foodiesthemusical.com.

“Hip-Hop Christmas Carol”: 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 15, Fetterly Playhouse, 3467 Sonoma Blvd., Suite 10, Vallejo. Info: hiphopcarolshow@yahoo.com.

“My Way – A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra”: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Nov. 16-17, 2 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 18, Main Street Theatre, Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, www.napavalleytheater.org.

“Scrooge The Musical”: Bay Area Stage Productions, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 through Dec. 16, Mira Theatre-Bay Terrace, 51 Daniels Ave., Vallejo. Info: 649-1053.

Events

Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 16-17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18, Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa (in Chardonnay Hall). Info: 260-2810.

Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Info: 428-7421.

Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, at the foot of First Street, Benicia. Info: 745-9791.

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Bethany Lutheran Church, 621 S. Orchard St., Vacaville. Proceeds benefit various organizations around the world.

St. Stephen Women’s Missionary Society Harvest Bazaar: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, St. Stephen CME Church, 2301 Union Ave., Fairfield. Info: wms@ststephencmechurch.org.

Super Band Casino Night: 5:45 to 9 p.m. Friday, Fairfield Community Center, Willow Hall, 1000 Kentucky St., Fairfield. All proceeds benefit the Armijo High School Band. Info: armijosuperband@gmail.com.

Fitness

Country Western Line Dancing: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays, Joseph A. Nelson Community Center, 611 Village Drive, Suisun City. No partner needed. Info: 421-7201.

Line Dancing: 10 to 11:25 a.m. Mondays, Holy Spirit Gym, 1050 N. Texas St., Fairfield. Info: Charles Bond, 422-8273.

Line Dancing: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Suisun City Senior Center, 318 Merganser Drive. Info: 422-8273.

Senior Day Program: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Supervised activities for people with cognitive or physical impairments. Enrollment required. Info: 428-7654.

“Shall We Dance” Choreographed Ballroom Dance: 7 to 8:15 p.m. first, third and fifth Mondays, Masonic Hall, 897 Cotting Way, Vacaville. Info: vvramblers@yahoo.com or 449-4355.

Stretch and Tone Class/Silver Sneakers and Yoga in the Chair: 10 a.m. Mondays, Fairfield Senior Center, Assembly Hall, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Info: 428-7421.

Tai Chi for Health Classes: 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, McBride Center, 91 Town Square Place, Vacaville. Low-impact exercise for students 50 and older. Fee, preregistration required. Info: 469-6672.

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