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Month of September, 2010
Community Events
| Preview Artwork @ Arts Benicia | | Thursday, September 2 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Visit Arts Benicia Gallery Thursdays through Sundays, Sept. 2nd through Sept. 19th to preview artwork for the Art Auction & Gala on September 24. .
Call 707-747-0131, email info@artsbenicia.org, or click on attached web link.991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, in the Benicia Arsenal |  |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, September 2 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Kids activities including inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.
First & D Streets | |
| Self-guided Tours of the Benicia Capitol | | Friday, September 3 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | | Thursdays through Sundays. For more information call Benicia Capitol State Historic Park at 707-745-3385. 115 West G Street | |
| Artist Reception | | Friday, September 3 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | | A The public is invited to view the brilliant and colorful modernist oil paintings at a reception for artist of the month, Catherine Erickson. Fourteen other local artists will have work on display at the cooperative gallery. Benicia Plein Air Gallery, 307 First Street | |
| 22nd Annual Jazz Cup Race | | Saturday, September 4 11:00 am | | Sponsored by the BENICIA YACHT CLUB, participants will arrive under sail in the afternoon. The Clubhouse will be open to the public for this event from 11 AM with music, a 6 PM dinner and entertainment by the SALINAS BROTHERS at 8 PM. There will be special membership opportunities. For information contact Benicia Yacht Club 707-746-0739. Benicia Yacht Club, 400 East Second Street | |
| Preview Artwork @ Arts Benicia | | Saturday, September 4 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Visit Arts Benicia Gallery Thursdays through Sundays, Sept. 2nd through Sept. 19th to preview artwork for the Art Auction & Gala on September 24. .
Call 707-747-0131, email info@artsbenicia.org, or click on attached web link.991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, in the Benicia Arsenal | |
| Self-guided Tours of the Benicia Capitol | | Thursday, September 9 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | | Thursdays through Sundays. For more information call Benicia Capitol State Historic Park at 707-745-3385. 115 West G Street | |
| Preview Artwork at Arts Benicia | | Thursday, September 9 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Visit Arts Benicia Gallery Thursdays through Sundays, Sept. 2nd through Sept. 19th to preview artwork for the Art Auction & Gala on September 24. .
Call 707-747-0131, email info@artsbenicia.org, or click on attached web link.991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, in the Benicia Arsenal | |
| Celebrate Admission Day | | Thursday, September 9 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | | For more information call the Benicia State Capitol 707-745-3385. 115 West G Street (First & West G Streets) | |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, September 9 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Kids activities including inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.
First & D Streets | |
| Friends of the Library Book Sale | | Saturday, September 11 | | For information call 707.745.4770 Benicia Public Library, 150 East L Street | |
| Spenger Concert Series @ the Museum | | Saturday, September 11 | | Featuring Alternative Country by the Elliot Randall Band. General admission $20 / doors open at 7:30 p.m. Click on attached web link to purchase tickets online, or available at Bookshop Benicia (Southampton Shopping Center) or at the museum gift shop. Benicia Historical Museum, 2024Camel Rd. (in the Benicia Arsenal) | |
| Preview Artwork @ Arts Benicia | | Saturday, September 11 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Visit Arts Benicia Gallery Thursdays through Sundays, Sept. 2nd through Sept. 19th to preview artwork for the Art Auction & Gala on September 24. .
Call 707-747-0131, email info@artsbenicia.org, or click on attached web link.991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, in the Benicia Arsenal | |
| Teens Moonlight Film Festival | | Saturday, September 11 5:00 pm | | See what Benicia's teen filmmakers have been working on! Relas as the festival entertains you with the winners of this year's Moonlight Film Contest for Youth. Filmmakers from 12-22 complete for awards following the festival. Benicia Library, 150 East L Street | |
| Tour the Commanding Officers Quarters | | Sunday, September 12 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | The California Heritage Council will visit Benicia to tour the Commanding Officers Quarters. The tour is open to the public and you can join them from 3-4 p.m. Invite your friends and family to enjoy the afternoon at the COQ.
For more information contact Benicia Historical Museum 707-745-5435.1 Commandant's Lane | |
| Solano Small Business Development Workshop, "Borrowing Money For Your Business" | | Wednesday, September 15 9:00 am to 11:00 am | Learn your financing options for covering start-up costs for a new business, improving an existing business or buying a business, the criteria and documentation most lenders require, understand the role of your written business plan, or current and past years’ financial statements and tax returns (if you’re already in business) in demonstrating, your ability to repay the money you borrow. Find out how your character, management experience, knowledge and experience in your industry, credit history, collateral and owner injection affect your ability to persuade potential lenders.
$25. Click attached web link to pre-register.Benicia City Hall, 250 East L Street | |
| Expanding Experiences, an Open Studio & Wine Tasting Event | | Wednesday, September 15 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Wine-Music-Food-Art! Benicia Rotary Club's 7th annual event benefiting Liberty High School and other youth programs through music, the arts, life-espanding and educational experiences.
Tickets $35 per person may be purchased from Rotary Club members or by calling 707-745-6650. Make checks payable to Rotary Club of Benicia Foundation, Visa or MasterCard & PayPal purchases at www.beniciarotary.org, or click on attached web link.Various artists studios, Tyler & Jackson Streets, Benicia Arsenal | |
| Preview Artwork @ Arts Benicia | | Thursday, September 16 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Visit Arts Benicia Gallery Thursdays through Sundays, Sept. 2nd through Sept. 19th to preview artwork for the Art Auction & Gala on September 24. .
Call 707-747-0131, email info@artsbenicia.org, or click on attached web link.991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, in the Benicia Arsenal | |
| Community Blood Drive | | Thursday, September 16 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | | Donors must be 17 years or older, in good general health, and weigh at least 110 lbs. For more information call 707-745-0899. First Baptist Church, 1055 Southampton Road | |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, September 16 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Kids activities including inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.
First & D Streets | |
| Comedy Night at the Camel Barns | | Thursday, September 16 8:00 pm | | An evening with No. 1 political comedian, Will Durst. Tickets $12 in advance / $15 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Call the Benicia Historical Museum 707-745-5435 or click on attached web link. Stone Hall, Benicia Historical Museum, 2060 Camel Rd., in the Benicia Arsenal | |
| Ticket Sales Deadline for the LPGA-CVS Challenge Charity Golf Tournament & Open House on October 16 & 17 | | Friday, September 17 | Last day to purchase! Entrance to the Ladies Professional Golf Asso.-CVS Challenge and to the Moore family's private party throughout the day, located on the 9th fairway. Includes access to tournament grounds & Blackhawk County Club public facilities.
Two-day event: Saturday, 10/16, $75 per ticket, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. coffee, juice & pastries, 12:30-4 p.m. light snacks, beer, wine, sodas, margaritas, 4-6:30 p.m. live band "Papa's Garage" performs, 5-7:30 p.m. buffet dinner, 7-11 p.m. music for dancing. Sunday, 10/17, $50 per ticket, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. coffee, juice & pastries, 12:30-3:30 p.m. light snacks, wine, beer, soda, margaritas, 3:30-6:30 buffet dinner.
Call Chamber for more details, tickets and parking instructions 707-745-2120.571 Blackhawk Club Road, Danville | |
| Business Breakfast - Benicia Library Foundation | | Friday, September 17 8:00 am | | Complimentary breakfast. Reservations required by calling Helaine Bowles 707-746-4358 Benicia Public Library, 150 East L Street | |
| Business Breakfast - Benicia Library Foundation | | Saturday, September 18 8:00 am | | Complimentary breakfast. Reservations required by calling Helaine Bowles 707-746-4358 Benicia Public Library, 150 East L Street | |
| Facilitated Community Workshop Intermodal Facilities Project | | Saturday, September 18 8:30 am to 12:30 pm | Review revised design concepts and share your ideas with planning, engineering, urban design, and transportation teams.
The project, located at Military/First and Military West/Southampton will support Route 78, which provides service between the Vallejo Ferry Terminal and Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek BART. Full funding secured through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC).
For additional info or to submit comments, contact Melissa Morton, Land Use & Engineering Mgr., in the Public Works & Community Development Dept. at mmorton@ci.benicia.ca.us or 707-746-4280.
Review complete project info at www.ci.benicia.ca.us and click on the Public Works & Community Development Dept.'s homepage, select "current projects" and "Benicia Intermodal Facilities Project."Location: Veterans Memorial Hall, 1150 First Street | |
| Fine Arts & Craft Fair | | Saturday, September 18 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | | 37th annual event - Over 150 Artisans & Crafters will showcase fine arts, gifts, home & garden decor, jewelry, clothing, furniture, photography, floral arrangements, handcrafted pottery, and much more! For more information call 707-745-2120. First Street, downtown Benicia | |
| Taste of First Street | | Tuesday, September 21 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sample cuisine from Benicia's favorite restaurants on First Street with two glasses of wine & a souvenir glass for $35. First Street merchants showcase their "tasteful" treasures with a complimentary drawing.
For more information contact Benicia Main Street 707-745-9791.First Street, downtown Benicia | |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, September 23 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Kids activities including inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.
First & D Streets | |
| Arts Benicia 18th Annual Art Auction & Gala | | Friday, September 24 6:00 pm | Great wine, great food, great art! Sit-down dinner, complimentary valet parking.
Tickets available at $55 each/$100 couples. Call 707-747-0131, email: info@artsbenicia.org, or click on attached web link.Location: IronHorse Showroom, 990 Grant Street | |
| California Coastal CleanUp Day | | Saturday, September 25 | | Volunteers once again head for the coastline in this annual state-wide event. Those interested in participating may call Marianne Butler, education program manager at the Solano Resource Conservation District at 707-678-1655, extension 121, or click on attached web link. | |
| Benicia Police Department Open House | | Saturday, September 25 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Activities throughout the day. For more information call 707-745-3412.
200 East L Street | |
| Soroptimists Fall Follies Talent Show | | Saturday, September 25 7:00 pm | 8th annual event spotlighting local talent, sponsored by Soroptimist International of Benicia. For more information, call 707-746-7039.
Tickets available at Benicia Main Street, 90 First Street: $15 general admission; $10 for 12 and under. For more info call 334-0077. Haley Horn Auditorium, Benicia High School, 1101 Military West | |
| American Asso. of University Women's "Membership Tea" | | Sunday, September 26 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Benicia-Vallejo branch of the AAUW will hold its annual new membership tea. Event is free and open to all those who hold at least an Associate of Arts degree and want to be involved in the empowerment of young women.
Join this fun-filled day and meet some dynamic, contributing women. Wine, bottled water, refreshments, raffles & suprises. More more information contact Paula McConnell 707-552-3059.162 Waterview Drive, Vallejo | |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, September 30 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Kids activities including inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.
First & D Streets | |
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