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Month of March, 2010
Community Events
| Benicia State Capitol Tours | | Thursday, March 4 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Self-guided & informal tours of the Benicia Capitol building highlight the California Legislature of 1853 & 1854. Adults $3, Youths 6-17 $2, children under 6 are free. No additional charge for tours.
For additional information contact Nancy Otter, Guide & Volunteer Coordinator 707-745-3385.115 West G Street |  |
| Benicia State Capitol Tours | | Friday, March 5 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Self-guided & informal tours of the Benicia Capitol building highlight the California Legislature of 1853 & 1854. Adults $3, Youths 6-17 $2, children under 6 are free. No additional charge for tours.
For additional information contact Nancy Otter, Guide & Volunteer Coordinator 707-745-3385.115 West G Street | |
| Artist Reception | | Friday, March 5 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | | See the work of 15 local landscape artists at Benicia's new Plein Air Gallery. March reception spotlights artist, Catherine Fasciato. For more information call 925-699-6864. 307 First Street | |
| Benicia State Capitol Tours | | Saturday, March 6 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Self-guided & informal tours of the Benicia Capitol building highlight the California Legislature of 1853 & 1854. Adults $3, Youths 6-17 $2, children under 6 are free. No additional charge for tours.
For additional information contact Nancy Otter, Guide & Volunteer Coordinator 707-745-3385.115 West G Street | |
| Benicia State Capitol Tours | | Sunday, March 7 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Self-guided & informal tours of the Benicia Capitol building highlight the California Legislature of 1853 & 1854. Adults $3, Youths 6-17 $2, children under 6 are free. No additional charge for tours.
For additional information contact Nancy Otter, Guide & Volunteer Coordinator 707-745-3385.115 West G Street | |
| Annual Evening at the Academy Awards | | Sunday, March 7 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm | The ARC-Solano presents The Golden Age of Movies. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, no-host bar, dinner buffet and silent/live auction with the Oscar telecast on a 10 ft. screen. $60 per person, $450 table of eight. Reservations 707-552-2935.
The evening benefits The ARC-Solano, a non-profit organization serving people with developmental disabilities.
Location: Zio Fraedos of Vallejo, 23 Harbor Way | |
| "Dinner is Served" Fundraiser | | Tuesday, March 9 | Enjoy dinner at a participating Benicia Restaurant and donate to the Benicia Library Foundaton. 50% of ticket price goes to support the Benicia Library Foundation.
Tickets include a 3 course meal, tax, and gratuity. No corkage fee. Beverages extra. Reservations accepted through March 5, 2010 by calling 707-746-4358.
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| Art Exhibition: Go Figure | | Thursday, March 11 | | Exhibition runs through April 11 with focus on figures and made objects in our landscapes and environments as interpreted by plein air painters. Opening reception for artists March 13, 6-9 p.m. For more information call 707-747-0131. Arts Benicia Gallery, 991 Tyler St., Suite 114 | |
| Mariano Vallejo and His Cities: Sonoma, Benicia & Vallejo | | Thursday, March 11 7:00 pm | Join the Benicia Historical Society for a fascinating, educational experience to examine the role of General Vallejo in the founding of No. California's most important 19th century towns.
For more information contact Kerry K. Carney, DDS 707-745-1994 / Benicia Historical Society.Location: Camellia Tea Room, 828 First Street, Benicia | |
| Roaring 20's Wine Tasting & Silent Auction | | Saturday, March 13 | Support the historic renovation of the B.D.E.S. Hall. The BDES Hall Restoration Committee presents a fundraiser to help with these efforts.
Tickets available at www.beniciaholyghost.com or click on attached web link. | |
| Friends of the Library Booksale | | Saturday, March 13 | | For information call 707-745-4770 Benicia Public Library, 150 East L Street | |
| Go Figure Opening Reception | | Saturday, March 13 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | | Join Arts Benicia for an evening of hors d'oeuvres and drinks in celebration of the opening of Go Figure. This event is an excellent opportunity to meet the gues curator, Nikki Basch-Davis, as well as many of the featured artists in the exhibit. For more information call 707-747-0131. Arts Benicia Gallery, 991 Tyler St., Suite 114 | |
| Traditional Irish Dinner | | Wednesday, March 17 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | | BENICIA VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL WILL HOST A TRADITIONAL Irish dinner in honor of St. Patrick’s day. Tickets must be purchased before March 10. For more info call 745-4271. Veterans Memorial Hall, 1150 First Street | |
| Community Blood Drive | | Thursday, March 18 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 | |
| Benicia Education Foundation's "Run for Education" | | Sunday, March 21 8:30 am to 11:00 am | 1 mile, 5K, and 10K, starts at Captain Blyther's Restaurant (123 First Street).
For more information contact Teresa Zabrek at 707-746-1810 or cell 707-373-1270.
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| Benicia in Bloom | | Saturday, March 27 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Annual Spring Open House celebrates the "greener" side of Spring with demonstrations from our eco-friendly partners. Merchants, restaurants and businesses showcase the latest trends for Spring 2010.
For details contact Benicia Main Street at 707-745-9791.First Street, downtown Benicia | |
| Vallejo Symphony Concert | | Saturday, March 27 8:00 pm | | Mostly Mozart - Mozart's Overture to Don Giovanni, Strauss' Concerto for Horn No. 1 featuring Meredith Brown, and Mozart's Symphony No. 39 in E-flat major. David Ramadanoff conducting. 8pm. $15 - $40. For ticket info, call 707-643-4441 or click on attached web link. Hogan High School Auditorium, 850 Rosewood Ave, Vallejo | |
| Benicia in Bloom | | Sunday, March 28 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Annual Spring Open House celebrates the "greener" side of Spring with demonstrations from our eco-friendly partners. Merchants, restaurants and businesses showcase the latest trends for Spring 2010.
For details contact Benicia Main Street at 707-745-9791.First Street, downtown Benicia | |
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