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Local Family Purchases The Avid Reader

Big news is afoot for a treasured bookshop in town. The Avid Reader bookstore and its sister shop the Avid Reader Active will be under the new ownership of Davis locals Erin and Brett Arnold beginning this month. The Arnolds both attended UC Davis as undergrads, completed graduate programs in Los Angeles and Boston, then

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Capay Valley Almond Festival

Now in its 105th Year, the Capay Valley Almond Festival is a six town, Northern California tradition showcasing the Esparto/Capay Valley Region. Every last Sunday in February, the towns of Esparto, Guinda, Capay, Brooks, Madison, and Rumsey come together to celebrate the Almond blossom season—which typically falls from mid-February to mid-March. Food and drink, music

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2020 Fitness: Release and Refuel!

Turning a page to a new calendar year is often taken as a cue to reevaluate health and fitness goals—a time to set intentions for your best year yet. If you’re looking to shake things up or start something new, here are some tips for you!  LET YOUR BODY TALK.  Does your body need sleep?

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Happy Valentine’s Day: 10 Ways to celebrate

2nd Friday ArtAbout ‘s Special February Wine Walk Downtown Start at the Pence Gallery to get your wine glass (while supplies last) and stamp card. Various locations. Check out the ArtAbout Guide on the back page of our February print issue or visit DavisDowntown. 6p-9p. Mellon Music Festival Enjoy the music of artists Tatjana Roos,

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DaVinci High Students Share Their Work

Last month, 11th-grade students at DaVinci High brought back the roaring ‘20s. After creating a magazine showcasing the pivotal decade, teams of students welcomed the community to a publication launch party—think flappers and jazz—the culmination of months of teamwork signature to the school’s project-based-learning approach. This month, the 9th- and 10th-grade classes take the stage.

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