Week of Events
Democracy by Participation: The Life and Legacy of Cruz Reynoso
THRU Feb 10. SHIELDS LIBRARY. Democracy by Participation highlights the life and career of Cruz Reynoso (1931-2021), the first Chicano Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, former professor at the UC Davis School of Law, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a. Free
Poetry Out Loud workshops
Poetry Out Loud workshops
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. Join YoloArts & Oke Jr for a series of POL workshops. Students will have a chance to research & select poems from the POL Anthology, work on recitation, stage presence & understanding as they prepare to compete in Yolo County's annual Poetry Out Loud competition. Winner of the county competition will advance to the State Finals. 4:30p–6p. Free
Healthy Soils Field Day: Effects of Vermicompost on Soil & Crops
Healthy Soils Field Day: Effects of Vermicompost on Soil & Crops
TURKOVICH WALNUT ORCHARD, WINTERS. Hydrofocus, Inc. & the project team at UC Davis are studying the impact of vermicompost (worm poop!) on crops & soils & greenhouse gas emissions. Reserve a spot, 10a–12p. Free
Davis Humanities Institute Book Chat
Davis Humanities Institute Book Chat
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. UC Davis Professor Naomi Janowitz in conversation with Professor Meaghan O’Keefe, discussing Janowitz’ book Acts of Interpretation: Ancient Religious Semiotic Ideologies & their Modern Echoes. 5:30p–7p. Free
Davis Parent University Presents Rachel Pepper (Online Only)
Davis Parent University Presents Rachel Pepper (Online Only)
Update: NEW ONLINE FORMAT for Rachel Pepper's JANUARY 11 EVENT Due to increased community interest and to ensure the safety of those who are planning to attend, Davis Parent University's January 11 event with Rachel Pepper will be held online and not in person as originally scheduled. Holding this event virtually ensures that it is […]
Mike Rucker
Mike Rucker
AVID READER. A long-time advocate of positive psychology & a charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association, the author of The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable & effortless habit & why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. 6p. Free
Artist Talk & Demo: New Work by Kelley Mogilka
Artist Talk & Demo: New Work by Kelley Mogilka
PENCE GALLERY. Artist Talk & Demo: Kelley Mogilka will talk about her current series of paintings, sharing her method of working from models to compose her evocative subjects. 1p–2p, Free.