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No Brain Drain Trivia
2025-06-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, Davis, CA 95616, 1260 Lake Blvd, Ste 121, davis, CA, 95616, United States
Hosted by Preacher.
Trivia+Comedy+Game Show = A Real Good Time

Aaron Foster | "Mostly Jokes" | Standup Comedy
2025-06-12 20:00 - 21:30 | Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1
Comedian (and Aggie Alum) Aaron Foster brings his award winning and darkly funny “Mostly Jokes” show to Watermelon Music in Davis, for one night only as he prepares to tape it as his first special later this year.
Doors at 730, show starts at 8pm and runs about 75 minutes, no intermission, and the performer promises: NO CROWD WORK
The show: Growing up with a bipolar father and a schizophrenic brother left Aaron Foster with a combination of survivor’s guilt, depression and anxiety that has invalidated his every accomplishment, destroyed his every relationship and invaded his every waking thought. A comedy!
“Mostly Jokes” was named “Best Solo Show” at the Tucson Fringe Festival in January and has received reviews such as: “A laugh every twenty seconds.” “I’ve never laughed so hard about mental health.” “Subversively hilarious, laugh out loud gallows humor.”
Foster is the former host of HGTV’s FreeStyle who turned to standup to manage his depression and anxiety. He has performed at clubs all over the West Coast and has been touring this show for the past year. Some of his main influences are Mike Birbiglia, Maria Bamford, Gary Gulman, Marc Maron, Taylor Tomlinson and Neal Brennan. Do with that information what you will.

Beginning + Intermediate Tai Chi
2025-06-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Woodland Senior Center, 2001 East St, Woodland, CA, 95776, United States
Tai chi classes suitable for beginners and intermediate practitioners are offered at the beautiful Woodland Community & Senior Center! Tai chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced mainly for physical and mental health. It is a type of moving meditation in which breathing is coordinated with a series of slow, fluid movements and postures; regular participation increases strength, balance, and focus. Class covers postures, movements, and the simplified 8- and 24-forms. Your instructor, Tina Duan, is a tai chi expert who trained as a professional in China. Drop-ins welcome. First class is free!

50th Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
2025-06-13 09:00 - 23:00, 2025-06-14 09:00 - 23:00 | Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
50th Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
June 12–15, 2025 | Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, Calif.

Celebrate 50 Years of Bluegrass Tradition in the Sierra Foothills

What
The 50th annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival — the landmark golden anniversary of this family-friendly celebration of bluegrass music. The four-day event, staged by the California Bluegrass Association, features over 30 national, regional and local acts, workshops, jamming, square dancing and youth activities, all taking place under the towering pines of the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills.

When
Thursday, June 12 through Sunday, June 15, 2025

Where
Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, California

Festival Highlights

Headliners
The Travelin’ McCourys, the Gibson Brothers, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands, Junior Sisk Band, the Good Ol’ Persons
Three stages
Main Stage, Vern’s Stage (showcasing rising and established talent) and Pioneer Stage (intimate showcases and youth open mics)
Special 50th-anniversary sets
Reunion performances from original festival acts Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands and the Good Ol’ Persons, plus a “50 Years of Togetherness” set with Laurie Lewis and Kathy Kallick
Midnight Special concert: “Fifty Years of Passing it On” with Laurie Lewis & friendsYoung musicians celebrate their inspirations in an intimate performance starting at 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the club-like Ponderosa Hall, separately ticketed at $25, with adult beverages available
Family & youth programsKids on Bluegrass youth showcase
CBA Youth Academy (ages 8 to 16)
KidFest activity zone
Free workshops, square dances, fireside chats with bluegrass legends
Camping & communityOnsite camping included with full festival passes
Limited RV hookups available
All-hours campground jam sessions
Local lodging options in Grass Valley and Nevada City

Ticket information (gate prices)

Full four-day passes: adults – $275; teens (13 to 17) – $80
Single-day passes: $35-$100
Kids 12 & under: Free
Discounts: Available for California Bluegrass Association members
Tickets & info: fathersdayfestival.com

English Conversation Group
2025-06-13 09:45 - 10:45 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Join our adult Conversation Group to practice your English in a fun and relaxed way with help from group facilitator. Drop in visitors welcome!
No reservation required. You may request reasonable accommodations 5 days in advance by calling (530) 666-8005. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.

Live at DCC Free Noon Concert Series June 13 - The Cyrus Trio
2025-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Davis Community Church (DCC), 412 C Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The Cyrus Trio, Anita Felix, Violin; Jia-mo Chen, cello, and Shinae Kim, piano perform works of Beethoven, Schumann, Schubert, Shostakovich, Kreisler, and Piazzolla at the Davis Community Church, Friday, June 13, 12:00 – 1:00. This is the new “DCC Live” second Friday FREE concert series held at the Davis Community Church, 4th and C Streets.

Hand-building for Your Home
2025-06-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St.
Learn how to sculpt functional and fun ceramic pieces! Using hand-building techniques, students will learn three different ways to build a custom soap dish, and possibly a matching toothbrush holder. These personalized creations make great additions to your home or thoughtful handmade gifts. This is a two-day workshop and attendance is required for both. The first day focuses on building the soap dishes, and the second day is dedicated to glazing. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up a few weeks after the workshop.
AGES 16+
Price: $100
Times: 1-4pm
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Workshop dates:
Friday, June 6
Friday, June 13
REGISTER NOW

Tales for Tails
2025-06-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Stephens Davis Branch Library
315 E 14th St
Davis, CA 95616

Read to a therapy dog! Animals are ideal reading companions. For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room.
First come, first served. No prior reservations.
Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program.
Check website for cancellations.

No reservation required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library. You may request reasonable accommodations 5 days in advance by calling (530) 757-5593. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.

Mandarin conversation Play Based class
2025-06-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Davis Language Academy, 231 G St, suite 23, Davis, ca
Mandarin conversation Play Based class
– for ages 5-8
– first class is free
– registration required
– Fridays 5:00-6:00 pm
– $160/month
Whether a heritage speaker or brand new to the language, gain Mandarin language proficiency in a conversation and play based environment. No parent participation required.
https://www.davislanguageacademy.com/

Art Explorers: Family Open Studio
2025-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 | 1919 F St, Davis CA, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Supplies will be available to let your creative imagination run wild, but you are welcome to bring your own! (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.)
Art Explorers: Family Open Studio is FREE every second Friday for ArtAbout.
All ages
Price: $5 per attendee
Fridays, 5:00-7:00 pm
June dates:
6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
July dates:
7/11, 7/18, 7/25
August dates:
8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29

Live Music & Food Truck
2025-06-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Great Bear Vineyards (Great Bear), 24800 County Rd 101A
Ticket includes: Glass of Wine & Live Music
Join us for a night of great music brought to you by Katalysst! Food truck to be announced.
Music by Katalysst: Katalysst is a progressive folk rock duo with a vintage edge that will enchant your ears with catchy chords and open your eyes with compelling concepts. Kat and Alyssa met in 2019 and have been making music together since 2020. They’ve combined Kat’s operatic vocal finesse and thoughtful chord progressions to Alyssa’s poetic lyrical style and dynamic bass lines.

Graduation Dinner
2025-06-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Great Bear Vineyards (Great Bear), 24800 County Rd 101A
Celebrate graduation weekend with a buffet style farm-to-fork dinner at Great Bear Vineyards. Enjoy an evening of delicious food, award-winning wine, and live music in our picturesque vineyard setting. Wine will be available for purchase at $10 per glass or by the bottle at regular prices. We will have live music, band to be confirmed.
Menu:

Mixed greens salad with apricots & feta
Cranberry, orange & mint orzo pasta
Seasonal vegetables & roasted potatoes
Grilled tri-tip with BBQ sauce & creamed horseradish
Italian herb chicken with a seasonal fruit salsa
Mediterranean succotash (chickpeas, beans, carrots, etc.)
Fresh fruit
Brownies

All meals are served on compostable plates with eco-friendly silverware.
Reserve your spot now and make graduation weekend truly memorable!

2nd Friday ArtAbout
2025-06-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Davis Various Locations
Come stroll, socialize, and celebrate during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout! Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond for the artwalk the evening of June 13. This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. Participating venues:

Arboretum Art Works, 17 Arboretum Dr, Suites G & H | 5:30-8 PM
Working artist collective open studios

The Artery, 207 G St | 6-9 PM
Birds of a Feather: A Mother and Daughter Art Exhibition

Davis Community Church, 412 C St | 12-1 PM
LIVE at DCC: Free Noon Concert by the Cyrus Trio

Davis Craft & Vintage Fair, E St Plaza | 5-9 PM
Pop-up arts, crafts, and vintage sellers + live music (weather permitting)

Davis Night Market, Central Park, 401 C St | 9-11 PM
Faces! Faces! Faces! (And Other Pieces Too) by Will Alpers

Logos Books, 513 2nd St | 6-8 PM
Timeless Turkey: Echoes of Culture and Landscape by David Kalb

Mabel’s Market, 222 D St, Ste. #1 | 5:30-8 PM
Posters of Davis Music Fest by Executive Director Kyle Monhollen

The Paint Chip, 217 F St | 6-8:30 PM
Mixed Media Creations by Thelma Weatherford

Pence Gallery, 212 D St | 6-9 PM
Night Market at the Pence
Tiny Show
Garden Tour Landscapes

[OFF MAP EVENTS]

Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St | 5-7 PM
Family Open Studio

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The ArtAbout is currently coordinated by the Pence Gallery and sponsored by the Davis Downtown Business Association, but we could use more support! To become a sponsor of this free community offering, please visit https://pencegallery.org/events/artabout/.

Images:
Amanda Cadelago, Humming a Duet (detail)
Jordan Hayes, Orange
Thelma Weatherford, Untitled (detail)

West Sacramento Juneteenth Celebration
2025-06-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Bridgeway Lakes Community Park, West Sacramento
3rd Annual City of West Sacramento Juneteenth Celebration
A Free Community Event
Activities | Music | Performances
An event for the whole family with food, spoken word poetry, community resources, art, music, free activities for kids, and more. The Splash Ground will be open late!
Join us for a beautiful evening celebrating this important holiday.
When is it? Friday, June 13, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Where is it? Bridgeway Lake Park 3650 Southport Parkway
Cost: Free
Transportation & Parking: There is limited parking at Bridgeway Lakes Community Park.
Limited parking is available on the street and the parking lot at Bridgeway Lake Community Park.
Residents are encouraged to utilize rideshare, West Sac VIA, or bike to the event.
ADA Accommodation
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the City’s programs, services, activities and meetings, please email ada@cityofwestsacramento.org at least 72 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or accommodation.
The West Sacramento Parks and Recreation department organizes this event.

2nd Friday ArtAbout reception: David Kalb
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Logos Books, 513 2nd Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Timeless Turkey: Echoes of Culture and Landscape
David Kalb
photography
May 31 – June 27
2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception: June 13, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Logos Books, 513 Second Street, Davis, CA, 95616
Kalb’s approach to photography is simple: observe patiently, move quietly, listen with your eyes. He believes that the best photographs are those that eavesdrop on the world and reveal the unseen stories that are in plain sight.
This exhibit is a journey through the heart of Turkey, a land where time weaves its tapestry of culture and landscape. From the ancient ruins whispering stories of bygone civilizations to the vibrant bazaars pulsing with life, these photographs capture the essence of a nation where history and elegance coexist in harmony.
The landscapes, shaped by millennia of natural forces, stand as timeless witnesses to human ingenuity and endurance. The cultural and street scenes celebrate the warmth and traditions of the Turkish people.
Kalb’s tour of Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Turkey’s Turquoise Coast was an invitation to experience sun drenched skies, a translucent sea, and a dreamscape of astounding Greek, Byzantine, and Roman antiquities. Traveling with a dozen fellow adventurers he explored hidden coves, coastal villages, and ancient ruins. Each day felt like a chapter in a novel that you didn’t want to end. It was, without question, the experience of a lifetime.
Kalb currently serves as the President of the Board at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center in Sacramento and volunteers as a photographer for local nonprofit organizations. Kalb lives in Davis with his wife Nancy and their dog Zelda and is grateful for the everyday moments that continue to inspire him.
View more of the artist’s work at:
www.DavidKalbPhotography.com
You can meet David Kalb at his 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on June 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Public receptions for local artists will also be held at various venues on that same evening in conjunction with the Davis Downtown 2nd Friday ArtAbout. You can see more details and download a map of venues at facebook.com/davisartabout or https://theartery.net/2nd-friday-artabout.

Mixed Media Creations by Thelma Weatherford
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:30 | The Paint Chip, 217 F Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Thelma Weatherford locally known for her abstract paintings and striking palettes will be at The Paint Chip for a warm reception of her new works. These sublime artworks will be on display through the month of June. Free event

2nd Friday ArtAbout & Night Market at the Pence Gallery
2025-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on June 13, 6 – 9 PM. Browse the art on display, enjoy complimentary wine, and shop in our pop-up Night Market. Free admission!

Night Market at the Pence | June 13, 6 – 9 PM
Inside the gallery, visitors can shop from a variety of work by young visual artists and support the local art scene. Browse prints, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and more. Artists will be handling their own sales, and all proceeds go directly to the artists!

Tiny Show | May 2 – June 29
View tiny artworks, 5 x 7” (or smaller!), by more than 40 local and regional artists. From pocket-size paintings to delicate sculptures, every work of art encourages the viewer to take the time to look closer and discover the incredible details and imagination of small-scale artistry.

Garden Tour Landscapes | May 23 – June 27
As an essential part of our Garden Tour event on May 4, six artists created distinct views of the selected gardens in Davis. Artists Raquel Cox, Barbara Smithson, Patrick Cosgrove, Marlene Lee, Leslie Allen, and Karen Fess painted outdoors in different media, from oil and acrylic paint to watercolors.

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Visit the Pence and other venues in Downtown Davis for the 2nd Friday artwalk. We will have printed ArtAbout guides available that week. Follow the 2nd Friday ArtAbout Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/davisartabout.

Images:
Jordan Hayes, “Orange”
Patrick Cosgrove, “Cork Place Afternoon No. 1” (detail)
Night Market 2024

Something Rotten!
2025-06-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Woodland Opera House, 340 2nd Street, Woodland, California
​The musical Something Rotten! is a comedic musical that tells the story of the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who are playwrights living in Elizabethan England. The plot is set in 1595, when the Bottom brothers are struggling to compete with the wild success of their contemporary, William Shakespeare. Desperate to write a hit play, Nick consults a soothsayer who foretells that the future of theater will be “a musical.” This leads the brothers on a hilarious journey as they attempt to create the world’s first musical.
June 13-28, 2025
Week 1: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Week 2: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Week 3: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.

The Bike Garage Open Hours: Davis Location
2025-06-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Bike Garage Davis, 606 Peña Drive #300
Davis location: 606 Peña Drive #300
Woodland location: 1st and Hays streets
If temperatures are over 100 degrees, Woodland doesn’t open.

FREE Bike Repair

Come to the Bike Garage, where our volunteer mechanics will repair your bike. We accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal donations.
Interested in becoming a volunteer bike mechanic? No experience is necessary.

CONTACT US TO VOLUNTEER

Quality Used Bikes for SaleLowest prices on the best used bikes.Our inventory changes every day!

Hybrid bikes, town bikes, vintage bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes, kids’ bikes, and more. Visit the Bike Garage in Davis or Woodland to check out our inventory.

Davis Farmers Market
2025-06-14 08:00 - 13:00 | Central Park
Year-round at Central Park in downtown Davis, thousands gather each week to shop for what is grown, raised, and made locally at our markets. We are dedicated to bringing farmers right to your table, so we stay open rain or shine.
Walk rows of stalls lined with an array of fruits and vegetables, including certified organic produce, choice meats, chicken, seafood, wine, local eggs and honey. Choose from a variety of fresh-baked goods, plants, flowers and gifts. Enjoy a picnic from one of our many food stands, made from market ingredients.
See the vendor list here: https://www.davisfarmersmarket.org/our-sellers/
Farmers Market Hours
Central Park: Saturdays 8a–1p (year-round), and Wednesdays 3p–6p (October through April); 4p–8p (May through September)
UC Davis – North Quad: Wednesdays 10a–1:30p (fall and spring quarters)
Sutter Davis Hospital: Thursdays 10a–1p (May through September)
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento: Thursdays 2:30p–5:30p

Learn to Meditate in June
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Shrine Room, 133 D St, Ste #H Davis, CA 95616
This June, take four Saturday mornings to ground yourself in a simple yet profound meditation practice rooted in the ancient Tibetan teachings of Shambhala that teach a way to used meditation to train in fearlessness in everyday life. Centered on the teaching of basic goodness, the classes show students how to navigate both joy and challenge—transforming tenderness, sadness, and fear into clarity, steadiness, and kindness.

What to Expect:
Guided meditation instruction
Talks on Shambhala teachings
Small group discussions
Tea break & community connection

In-Person Only | Davis Shambhala Center
4 Saturdays in June | 9 AM – 12 PM

Pricing Options:
$150 Program Price | $200 Patron Rate | $75 Limited Income | $50 Repeater Price

If you’ve joined before, consider coming again with special repeater pricing. Each time we meditate in community, we return with beginner’s mind.

Register today with this link. See you there!

Yolo County NO KINGS March and Rally
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Yolo County Courthouse, 1000 East Main Street, Woodland, C, 95695, United States
Indivisible Yolo and Sister District Yolo invite residents across Yolo County to join its countywide, family-friendly “NO KINGS” march and rally in downtown Woodland on June 14 at 10 a.m. The march and rally will take place alongside more than 1,300 NO KINGS events across the state and country to protest the Trump administration and authoritarian rule on Flag Day, when Trump will host a military parade for his birthday using tax-payer dollars. Participants will gather at the new courthouse at 1000 E. Main Street in downtown Woodland and will march a route to the old courthouse at 725 Court Street for a rally that will include activities, speakers and entertainment. For more information and to RSVP: www.mobilize.us/indivisibleyolo/event/788262/.

Donation Drop-Off for Pence Gallery Treasure Sale
2025-06-14 11:30 - 2025-06-18 17:00 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The Pence Gallery’s annual Treasure Sale is set for June 20 – 23, 2025!

We are accepting donations from June 14 – 18, 11:30 AM – 5 PM. If you would like to donate jewelry, vintage clothing, fine art, small furniture, rugs, antiques and collectibles, or other miscellaneous items, we encourage you to bring them by! No need to call before drop-off during the above dates, and all donations will receive a tax donation form.

Please note that we are NOT accepting: glassware, pet items, well-worn clothing, large frames, large furniture, books, kitchen gadgets, exercise equipment, electronics, or broken items. Thank you!

Learn more about the Treasure Sale at https://pencegallery.org/events/treasure-sale/.

Art Spark
2025-06-14 13:00 - 16:00 | MANETTI SHREM
Every Saturday and Sunday, 1–4 PM, Free
June: See-Through Still Life – Layer translucent materials to create a light-filtering still life.
Spring into art making with an afternoon in the Carol and Gerry Parker Art Studio, where you can explore activities connected to the museum’s exhibitions. Drop in to experiment with new materials, make art with others and express yourself.  All ages and skill levels are welcome — art is for everyone!

https://manettishremmuseum.ucdavis.edu/art-spark

Hand-build a Darted Cup
2025-06-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St.
Sculpt and decorate your own clay cup! Using a hand-building technique called darting, students will learn how to remove clay from a slab and fold the edges to form the base of their cup – creating an interesting shape that can be applied to other ceramic projects. After shaping the cup, students will finish it by applying a colorful glaze of their choice, making the cup both functional and food safe. All materials provided, just bring your creativity! This is a two-day workshop and attendance is required for both. The first day focuses on building the cup, and the second day is dedicated to glazing. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up a few weeks after the workshop.
AGES 16+
Price: $100
Times: 1-4pm
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Workshop dates:
Saturday, June 7
Saturday, June 14
REGISTER NOW

Winters Second Saturday Art Stroll
2025-06-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Winters, Main Street, Winters, CA, 95694
Winters Second Saturday Art Stroll
2:00 PM 6:00 PM
Downtown Winters at participating locations

Pottery Night Out
2025-06-14 14:30 - 17:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St.
Want to try pottery but hesitant to go alone? Join us for Pottery Night Out! This single day wheel throwing workshop is designed to be enjoyed with a pottery partner—whether it’s a loved one, family member, or friend. Spend a fun and creative evening getting hands-on with clay and exploring something new! Perfect for both beginners and those with prior wheel throwing experience.
Workshop price includes registration for two people. The focus is on skill-building and having fun, so students will leave with enhanced technique rather than finished pieces.
AGES 18+
Price: $80 per duo
Times: 2:30-5:00 pm
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Workshop dates:
Saturday, June 14 REGISTER
