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Holiday Buy Nothing Guide

Simple and actionable tips for how to reduce waste, buy less, and break the cycle of mindless consumerism this holiday season.

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The Little Things make big statement

Jordan Hayes makes her return to the Pence Gallery with her first solo exhibit titled, The Little Things.
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Mabel’s Market: A center of community

The selection at Mabel’s Market, unmatched in Yolo County, merely sets the scene for Shelley’s real goal: bringing people together.
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MINI DOC: A look at STEAC’s Holiday Program

For more than 50 years, the STEAC Holiday Program has brought community members together to help provide for families in need. 
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Celebrating Native American Heritage at the Gorman Museum

A new solo exhibition by Brenda Mallory of the Cherokee Nation. Her work delves into the relationship between power and identity.
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Celebrate Children’s Book Week
This fall, The Avid Reader is sharing the best new releases in kid’s literature to help you celebrate Children’s Book Week.
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Yolo County’s fall farm activities
Whether you’re searching for hay-rides, petting zoos, corn mazes, our region’s pumpkin patches and u-pick have something for everyone.
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Davis Farm to School 101
We learn more about the nonprofit bringing hands-on garden and farm education to schools across Yolo County.
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Reading List: Women’s History Month

What is the Avid Reader reading in March?
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Anita Crawford Clark is celebrating the release of Old to Joy at Avid Reader on February 3rd at 11:00AM

Celebrate Black History Month at The Avid Reader

February is Black History Month! Let’s celebrate with local children’s book author Anita Crawford Clark. The Avid Reader is thrilled to host local author, Anita ...
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Five Ways to Avoid Amazon: A Local, Last Minute Holiday Shopping Guide

Here are five ways you can avoid doing your holiday shopping on a website that we all know and begrudgingly use.
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Okay, Cupid Author to Visit Avid Reader

Author Mason Deaver is coming to The Avid Reader on January 5th to celebrate the release
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December 2024 Issue is out now!

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