Dixon Weekend Planner June 10-12

Friday:

The “Wings of Freedom” Tour featuring a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” WWII Heavy Bomber as well as a Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII Heavy Bomber and P-51 Mustang, will fly into Nut Tree Airport for a visit and Friday, June 10th is the last day. This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history.

If you go: Visitors are invited to explore the aircraft inside and out - $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12 is requested for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft. WWII Veterans can tour through the aircraft at no cost. Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $425 per person. Friday’s hours are 9:00 a.m.- noon at the Nut Tree Airport is on the main ramp, 301 County Airport Road., in Vacaville.

Friday:  

2nd Friday ArtAbout is a monthly evening of art viewing and artists’ receptions at galleries and businesses in Downtown Davis and beyond. All events are free and open to the public -- many include a chance to meet and greet featured artists, enjoy refreshments, live music, art demos and more. This Friday’s live music includes Small Dinosaurs (comedy rock), West Nile Ramblers (country/bluegrass), The Souterrain (folk lullabies), and more.

If you go: Visit http://davisdowntown.com/events/2nd-friday-artabout for more information and a schedule.

Saturday and Sunday:

The community is invited to come over to the and join friends and family in walking the track to beat cancer. Every Relay For Life event begins with a Survivor Lap - celebrating and honoring all cancer survivors. Throughout the day activities are planned for the entire family, with the money collected going to the American Cancer Society’s research programs. All of the Relay for Life teams have planned a themed lap at various times throughout the day (i.e. Dixon Firefighters will have a Surprise Party, Dixon Chicks & Friends are Protesting Cancer and Team Ohana is having a Zombie Lap at 2 a.m.). There will be live entertainment, games, birthday parties and the Miss Dixon Relay Pageant. The relay ends Sunday with a "Fight Back Ceremony" starting at 8:30 a.m.

If you go: This 24 hour event is at the Dixon Fairgrounds, 655 S 1st St in Dixon.

Saturday: Nature Walk at Lake Solano

Join a free, guided nature walk at Lake Solano Park with Lake Solano volunteer Frank Morris.  Morris is a water expert who will bring the lake to life with an interactive display of its fascinating plants, insects, and other creatures. He’ll pass around magnifying lenses so that participants can observe the colors, shapes and movements of Lake Solano’s aquatic life in exquisite detail. In addition to this natural history, participants will reflect on how the water and forest were important to early Native American ways of life, and how our modern towns and cities depend on these same resources. These tours are a great opportunity to have fun, learn, and get healthy exercise!

If you go: The guided walk is from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants should carry water and snacks with them. They should be prepared for variable trail conditions and weather by bringing layered clothes, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and protection from sun, and the chance of wind, fog, or rain. A camera and binoculars are also recommended. The tour will begin in the courtyard next to the Lake Solano Park Nature Center at 8685 Pleasants Valley Road Winters, CA.  The tour is free, but parking is $5 per vehicle, payable across the road on the other side of the park.  No RSVP is necessary. 

Saturday:

The Third Annual Atari Party brings four decades of Atari history to the Davis public library. Hundreds of games on dozens of various Atari computer and systems -- from the collections of volunteers from near and far -- will be available to play. Learn about the early years of home computing and video games with various displays, books and presentations. Those who attend will have a chance to win a variety of prizes during a free give-away drawing: t-shirts, video games, books, and even complete working Atari computer and game systems. During the event, the documentary file "Once Upon Atari" will be screened; and at the end of the event the 1984 spy thriller "Cloak & Dagger" will be shown.
If you go: This event is completely free (thanks to the sponsors), and open to the public. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. The event is from noon- 5 p.m. at the Davis Public Library,  315 East 14th Street, in Davis.

Saturday:  

Joe Taxiera will be signing and talking about his book A Unique Look at Big League Baseball. Perfect for any baseball fan interested in the history and statistics of the game. Jayson Stark of ESPN calls it "the greatest baseball record book ever!" While Marty Lurie of KNBR deems it "absolutely outstanding!" Perfect for a  Fathers Day gift!
If you go: The book signing and discussion will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at An Avid Reader, 617 Second Street, in Davis.   


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