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Davis prepares for 39th annual California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art
The 39th annual CCACA is regarded as the best international festival and conference for students at every level of ceramic education, and it features the largest exhibition of works by student ceramicists in the world.
Yolo County Fair Says ‘No to 6-7;’ Announces 8 Days of Fun in 2026
The Yolo County Fair, California’s longest-running free-gate fair, is officially getting longer.
25th annual Rotary Big Night Gala raises $65k for community
More than five children in Yolo Co. experience abuse each day. That statistic continues to drive the Rotary Club’s commitment to children in need.
The Bike Campaign raises funds to support cycling instruction at local schools
The Davis Bike Club is holding their March Bicycle Madness event this year to help fund local bicycle advocacy nonprofits.
Whole Earth Festival 2026 Call for Art Space Submissions
Building off this year’s festival theme of “Solardarity,” this year’s Art Space prompt is “The Woven World.”
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Sketchbooks and Stouts: Inside Dunloe Brewing’s Tuesday Drawing Club
From the beginning, Gonzalez told The Dirt, it was meant to be open to everyone—a place where you could meet new people, or simply show up and not feel alone.
Parkinson’s patients find community & strength at Rocknasium
The program, which meets weekly, is part of a nationwide effort called Up ENDing Parkinson’s.
Davis donor pulls funds from YoloCares because of inclusivity, Community steps up: “Screw the intolerants”
YoloCares is a non-profit, community-based healthcare organization providing specialized hospice, palliative care, caregiver support, and bereavement services.
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Regulating your nervous system after gun violence
Gun violence is a common enough occurrence that it is important to know how to take care of yourself and the nervous system in the aftermath.
Celebrating relationships in a season of love
There’s no one-size-fits-all to maintaining relationships, but there’s been enough research to give us a clear picture of what actually helps.
Let’s agree to do less in 2025
In a vibrant area like Yolo, the pace of life can feel relentless. As we welcome 2025, it’s worth asking—are we doing too much?
Davis Farmers Market
Pure Honey is sweet on the community
For Doneice Trotter, it’s all about the hive: whether her family’s buzzing bee boxes or the community she sees at the Davis Farmers Market.
Bovine bliss: Hensleigh Healthy Beef are raised with love
Happy cattle lead to happy customers, says Paul Hensleigh, who runs Hensleigh Healthy Beef with his wife Michele.
Village Bakery sells — and buys — at the farmers market
At the Davis Farmers Market, there are the loyal shoppers and the loyal sellers. And then there’s Aziz Fattahi: both.
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A life-changing, PRIDE themed reading list from Avid Reader
Consider taking some time to crack open one of these books written by queer authors, featuring queer protagonists and stories.
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
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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