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The Week Ahead: Vallejo area events: Feb. 6-12

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Vallejo Community Issues Examiner

Unseasonably mild and dry weather spells good news for this coming week's events.  Take in one of the Bay Area's most popular wildlife events, volunteer at a beautiful Solano County hinking area, then round out the weekend by relishing the sounds of a  jazz legend.

The fun starts on Friday...

February 10-12  16th Annual San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival

This event just keeps getting bigger and better.  This year expect to enjoy live music, an art show, wildlife exhibits, guided Mare Island walks and wildlife activities for kids.  Read the entire schedule here.  
 
For additional information call: 707-649-WING(9464) or 707-249-9633
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All events are open to the public and free of charge–unless otherwise noted. Some activities require pre-registration.
 
February 11 -  Bi-annual workday on the Vallejo Swett connector.  Solano Land Trust will be teaming up with Bay Area Ridge Trail Council (BARTC) volunteers to complete a bi-annual workday on the Vallejo Swett connector. They'll be hacking weeds, evening the trail, repairing fences and enjoying the views.  Ken Poerner, SLT’s Land Steward, will be leading volunteers in this community workday sponsored by the Coastal Conservancy through a Hands-On grant.  
 
Meet at Blue Rock Springs Park by 9 am and end by noon. Reservation not required but the organizers appreciate knowing if groups larger than 6 will attend.  Contact Sue Wickham, (707) 432-0150 ext. 207 or sue@solanolandtrust.org
 
This is the Society's first 2012 event.  And it promises to be a memorable one.  Joining the celebrated pianist are saxophonist Rob Roth,  drummer Chuck MacPherson  and bassist  Jeff Chambers.  A not-for-profit organization formed in September of 2010, the Vallejo Jazz Society’s mission is to heighten awareness of jazz in Vallejo and nearby communities by sponsoring concerts throughout the year at various local venues. 

The concert will take place at the Bay Terrace Theater (Mira), 51 Daniels Avenue in Vallejo from 5pm to 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 ($5 for VJS members) and may be purchased online at www.vallejojazzsociety.com,  at the door, or by contacting the VJS. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

For more information:: contact: The Vallejo Jazz Society at vallejojazzsociety@yahoo.com or call (707)533-4593. 

(Watch Larry Vuckovich in concert in our featured video)

16th annual San Francisco FlyAway Festival headlines next weekend's events
16th annual San Francisco FlyAway Festival headlines next weekend's events
Photo credit: 
Kathleen Fenton
Larry Vuckovich and Tom Harrell performing Serbo Afro in concert at San Diegos KPBS-TV Club Date in 1991

Video: Larry Vuckovich in concert

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Patricia Kutza is a San Francisco Bay Area-based journalist. When not writing, she can be found mastering her camel-spin on ice, photographing outdoor murals, or catching halibut in San Pablo Bay. She welcomes feedback at pkutza@pacbell.net.. Patricia also contributes to CBS Local, and can be...

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