A Literary Afternoon 1-3pm, 2nd Sunday of each month (except July & August). Literary Artists of the Vallejo Artists’ Guild, the McCune Collection, and the JFK Library will meet to ready poetry, fiction, essays, tirades or any other literary expression. Join us and listen or bring along and read a bit of creative writing that moves you. McCune Room, John F. Kennedy Branch, Solano County Library, 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo Price: Free Info: 866-57ASKUS Monthly Wii Gaming Day 4th Wednesday of every month, 3:30pm. Come show off your gaming skills or learn a new game. We’ll be playing a variety of Wii games, and at least three different traditional board games. Joseph Room, John F. Kennedy Branch, Solano County Library, 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo Price: Free Info: 866-572-7587
Ongoing: Miscellaneous Benicia Day Hikers Saturdays, twice a month (weather permitting), meet at 8:15am. Hikes will be six to eight miles; meet at parking lot behind City Hall Carpooling is encouraged. Bring lunch and water, wear sensible shoes, dress in layers. Price: $3 Info: 707-745-4661 Benicia Pack 108 Cub Scouting Boys in 1st through 5th grade and their parents are invited to discover the fun of Cub Scouting! If you want to join a fantastic group of individuals that are dedicated to teaching and instilling Cub Scout values, please come to a meeting near you. Pack 108 meetings are held during the last week of each month. Info: 707-751-0673 or www.benicia-pack108.org Solano County Friends of Animals Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 123pm. Adoptions every weekend at Pet Food Express, Southampton Shopping Center, Benicia We are always in need of temporary foster homes until permanent homes are found for our animals. Info: 707-552-3323
Weight Loss Challenge Tuesday nights, 6:30-7:30pm. The $29 sign-up fee is paid out in weekly prizes and to the top three “losers” at the end of 13-week program with nutritional counseling. People will enjoy free body analysis, nutritional information, group support & fun! Lighthouse Church, Church St., Benicia Info: 707-745-0535 or 925-783-4043 Sailing Adventures Sunset Sails Experience a spectacular sunset sail on the waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Watch for wildlife and enjoy wine and light refreshments as you talk with the naturalist, or simply relax with friends. Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey Price: $55 general/$45 members Info: 831-648-4888 or www.montereybayaquarium.org Twin City Steppers Wednesdays, 7:30pm. This long-established square dance club has been dancing in the Fairfield/Suisun area for over 50 years. Suisun Senior Center, 318 Merganser, Suisun City Info: 707-425-4276 or 707-422-8229, or drop in Vinhold Baronial Meeting Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30-9pm. The Barony of Vinhold is the local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism. All meetings are open to the public! Come join the fun and visit your local non-profit medieval re-enactment organization. Socializing begins immediately after the meeting. Call for other details. Price: No Admission Fee Info: 707-257-8231 Empress Theatre The Opulent Empress hosts film screenings, live performances and more. 330 Virginia Street, Vallejo Info: 707552-2400 or www.EmpressTheatre.org CODA – Codependents Anonymous Mondays, 7-8:15pm. This 12-step recovery group meets at Kaiser, 1671 Broadway, Room 6, Vallejo Focus is on improving relationships with self and others. Info: 707-648-3931
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