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Community grief gathering

Gathering will include a community altar and blessing, candlelight ritual, guided meditation, and an immersive 50-min sound journey.

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2025 Summer Camp Guide

The only Davis Summer Camp list you’ll ever need. Every single summer camp (we think?), along with registration dates and pricing info. 
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The Domes uncertain future & the case for living cooperatively

Part of the problem facing the Domes right now is new applicants; they need strong ones. They also need funding for extensive repairs.
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Saving the ocean, one latte at a time: Cloud Forest Cafe certified Ocean Friendly

Cloud Forest Cafe makes history becoming the first Ocean Friendly Restaurant in the Greater Sacramento region.
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Friends of the Library volunteers support community 

Friends of the Library gives about $115,000 a year to the Library—and sometimes more—all by volunteer efforts.
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Help promote our local artists, culture and community.

No amount is too small and will help showcase Davis and Yolo county’s unique people, places and events. Thank you!

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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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Meet our Local Artists!

January 2025 Issue is out now!

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