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Benicia is . . .
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Subject: Who's On First
Title: Celebrate Equality
August 26 at 6:30 PM, the BENICIA-VALLEJO AAUW will hold its Second Annual Women’s Equality Day Celebration. The celebration will be at the BAY TERRACE THEATRE (51 Daniels Ave.). The celebration was instituted by Bella Abzug in 1971 to commemorate the passage of the 19th amendment. You are being asked to RSVP to Nancy Parent Smith at 746-7058 or email her at NanParentSmith@aol.com .
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Every Wednesday DOUG HOUSER will be performing at THE RELLIK TAVERN, Benicia’s newest night spot. For more info call 745-9938.
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Thursday, August 27 is another popular Karaoke night UPSTAIRS @ THE CAFÉ. TJ the DJ will be back with his massive collection of background tunes. The fun begins at 7:30 PM. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.
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August 27 the BENICIA FRIENDSHIP CLUB will hold it monthly meeting at the BENICIA YACHT CLUB. The club will hold a book sale and elect officers for next year. The meet at 11:30 and the cost of lunch is $15. Call Mary Ann Lovelace at 751-0388 for more info.
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Thursday nights at SHIRACO’S will be Spanish night with music from 6-9, Sangria and gourmet treats will also be served. If you haven’t checked out Erik’s new shop you are missing a treat.
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August 27 and 28 ARTCENTRIC will hold a workshop in Mosaics. You will learn two techniques using a variety of materials. Class size is limited so get your reservation in early. For more info call 745-9553.
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Friday, August 28 is DOUG HOUSER night UPSTAIRS @ THE CAFÉ. Our favorite teacher/musician will once again charm the audience. He takes the stage at 8:00. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.
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August 28 the local band, RELENTLESS MERCY, will perform at NAPA CITY NIGHTS IN THE AMPETHEATER NEXT TO THE 3RD Street Bridge. The show begins at 6:00 PM and our local band goes on at 7:00 PM. For more info call 246-2383 or email sticks brazil@sbcglobal.net .
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Friday, August 28 at the entrance to the Vallejo Ferry Building at 4:00 PM there will be a special ceremony for DAN DONAHUE, a Vallejo councilman who is seriously ill. The event is hosted by MIKE PRITCHARD with HOLLY STELL singing the National Anthem and MARVIN MC FADDEN (Huey Lewis and the News) on trumpet. Mr. Donahue was instrumental in getting a ferry rout to AT&T Ball Park. A permanent plaque honoring Mr. Donahue will be affixed at the Ferry. For more info call RHONDA LUCILLE HICKS at 747-0320.
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Saturday, August 29 JOANNE WELL HEALD and CHARLOTTE GIBB will return to UPSTAIRS @ THE CAFÉ. Bluegrass, country and folk will fill your evening as these two take the stage at 8:00. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.
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August 29 is the grand opening of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Lane on the Benicia Martinez Bridge. The day begins in Martinez with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:30 AM.(parking is very limited at Water‘s Moving and Storage)then at 10:00 AM there will be another ceremony at the Vista Point in Benicia. Parking for this ceremony will be provided at AMPORTS (across from the Camel Barns and a shuttle will take you to the vista point or you can walk or bicycle the quarter mile. There will be a bicycle rodeo for children at 10:45 in the AMPORTS LOT. Registration for the rodeo will take place that day on site. To RSVP call 510-817-5757.
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Sunday, August 30 BRYAN GIRARD will sooth you Sunday afternoon with jazz UPSTAIRS @ THE CAFÉ. No cover. Call 745-1400 for more info.
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For the remainder of August MERNIE BUCHANAN at the FAUX LOUVRE is running a special to clear wall space for new work. For an appointment call 745-5694.
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JAVA POINT will feature the work of Alaskan artist, ROBERT ALLEN WAGNER through the rest of August. Wagner’s acrylic works blend abstract visions with American landscapes that he hopes will inspire imagination.
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September 9 THE RELLIK TAVERN will have their “Team in Training” fundraising to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. From 4-10 there will be free appetizers, music by DOUG HOUSER, and THE RELLIK TAVERN will give back 20% of all sales during this event. For more info call 745-9938.
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September 12 DREAM POSSE will entertain at the BENICIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT THE CAMEL BARNS. Their acoustic-electric folk, roc, blues is performed with a 5 part harmony. Tickets are on sale at the museum, BENICIA MAIN STREET and BOOKSHOP BENICIA.
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September 17 will be the next Community Blood Drive at the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH on Southampton Rd. It is so nice of the church to give the use of its hall over the years to help save lives. Donors can come from 1-7 PM. The numbers are slowly increasing so come and make our number continue to grow. For more info call 745-0899.
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September 18 GAYLA REITER, our local certified Hypnotherapist will hold a workshop to explore past lives through hypnotic regret ion. The workshop is 7-10 PM and pre registration is required. For more info call 745-0105 or go to www.gaylareiter .
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September 19 THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT THE CAMEL BARNS will hold “A Taste of Pasta” at STONE HALL. The event is 5:30-7:30 and tickets are $25 each available at the museum.
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The BENICIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT THE CAMEL BARNS will be holding a Geology Class on September 18 and 25. The class is designed for students ages
8-11. The class will run from 1-4 and the fee is $30 per student. Students are encouraged to bring their collections (I.e. baseball cards, rocks, etc.) and they will be guided in cataloging and organizing skills. For more info, call 745-5435.
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September 22 the BENICIA MAIN STREET will bring back the popular Taste of First. Only 300 tickets are sold for this event and they go on sale September 7th.THEY WILL BE $30 PER PERSON OR 2 FOR $50 With those tickets participants will get to go from participating restaurant to restaurant for a “taste” and there are two wine gardens in which a taste of wine is available. For more info call 745-9791.
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Save the date for September 26. SOROPTIMISTS INTERNATIONAL OF BENICIA will present its 7th Annual Fall Follies Talent Show. Does Benicia Have Talent? You better believe it! And this is their chance to shine for their community. The HAYLEY HORN AUDITORIUM at the BENICIA HIGH SCHOOL will be the arena this year. Doors will open at 6 PM and Showtime is 7:00 PM. There will be a raffle with 100 prizes and a snack bar. Tickets are available at BENICIA MAIN STREET in the Depot. For more info call 746-7039.
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KAREN HUBBARD tells me of her friend, Michele who is collecting backpacks and school supplies for children who cannot afford them. If you can help email her at ivegotthespirit@yahoo.com.
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September 26 from 10-3, the BENICIA COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL and THE UNITED WAY will hold a Health & Wellness Fair at the BENICIA SENIOR CENTER. There will be free health screenings, personal health profiles, free healthy snacks, as well as many Community Service Booths. Admission is free. Booth space can be coordinated with GAYLA REITER at 745-0105.
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September 30 Vivian and Jamie will be holding a purse party from 1-4 PM. They will be featuring Gina Alexander of Hollywood photo handbags and will give a preview of their private shopping portal. For more info call 747-6467.
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September 30 through October 3rd are Fashion Week in Benicia followed by a Wedding Fair on October 4th at THE INN AT BENICIA BAY. Mark your calendar now and more details will come.
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October 3 THE BENICIA FIRE DEPARTMENT will host a Community Celebration and Safety Fair at CITY PARK. The event will run from 10-5 and the whole family is invited.
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October 17 the BENICIA COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL will host an evening of dining and dancing at the HISTORIC CL9OCKTOWER.. No host cocktails begin at 6:00 and dinner begins at 6:45 to be followed by dancing to the tunes of EAST BAY MUDD. Tickets are $55 per person or $100 per couple. For more info call MIKE CAPLIN at 746-5724.
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There is an interesting email going around about starting a “Love Train”. the idea behind it is to get a gift certificate from a local store and give it anonymously as a “love gift” to someone who is having a hard time, is dealing with a recent death, divorce, financial loss, etc. You get the idea. We are so lucky in Benicia, we have Downtown Dollars that are accepted in over 40 businesses. They give the recipient a choice as to where to cash them. I think we could turn this idea into the “Benica Love Express”.
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Do not forget the BENICIA MAIN STREET FARMER’S MARKET every Thursday from 4-8 PM on First Street from D-B Streets. The market is in its 17th year and still is growing. Our Market is now certified for the WIC Senior Nutrition Program. Know where your food comes from and buy direct from the growers. For more info, call 745-9791.
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We have free E waste recycling drop off right here in river city. WELSH E WASTE is a California Approved Electronic Collector. They are located at 4690 East Second St., Suite #1. They have free drop off M-F 8-2 and on Saturday 9-1. For more info, give them a call at 747-2790.
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ERIC MARTINEZ at SHIROCCOS will be having music on Saturdays from 12-3 PM through the summer. Stroll by, enjoy and stop in.
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MERNIE BUCHANAN’S TH4E FAUX LOUVRE will be open every weekend this spring. The gallery is at 117 East D St. For more info, call 745-5694.
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The BENICIA/TULA SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION was busy getting ready for the visit of the delegation coming from Tula Hildago, Mexico over the July 4th weekend. The group just got the notice that due to the economy and a big congressional election the delegation from Tula will not make it this year. They hope to be able to come in 2010. The local group will press on with their friendship projects and plans to visit Tula in September of 2010 for their Independence Day celebrations. If you are interested in meeting, hosting, or just finding out about our sister city and its people call President, PHILLIP GALLAGHER at 746-1033 or go to www.94510.org and click the sister city icon.
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If you go to www.SoakinUpRaysTravel.com Vivian has a link to restaurants.com and a code where you can get great deals on four Benicia restaurants.
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This column has led a nomadic life, beginning in the BENICIA HERALD then a line of website homes from BENICIANEWS.COM, 94510.COM and LISTENANDBEHEARD.COM. Listen and Be Heard has shut down since the managers moved out of state--so I am looking for a new place to park my blog. Until then I will continue through email and face book so you keep informed.
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I am now at carlagallagher@yahoo.com. Therefore, if you would be kind enough to change your contact list I can continue to cover your events.
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You can now join the DOWNTOWN CLUB. Inaugural memberships are available at the Patron and Supporter levels. Patrons ($100) receive an E-Newsletter subscription, Advanced notification of all Benicia Main Street Events, a Farmer’s Market Tote (while supplies last), 2 VIP 3rd of July Parade Seats, 2 VIP tickets to the 4th of July Fireworks, a 20% discount on apparel at the Depot shop, 1 Free admission to the Benicia Fine Art and Jazz Festival, recognition in the newsletter as a patron. Supporters ($50) get an E-Newsletter Subscription, Advanced notification of all Benicia Main Street Events and a Farmer’s Market Tote Bag. The community support has made our Benicia Main Street the success it has been. So be a part of that success and a part of the program. Call 745-9791 for more info.
by Carla Gallagher
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