This week’s Family Best Bets chosen by our Patch staff include a local basketball game that promises fun and laughter, a puppet show in Sacramento, and ‘VolunteerFest’ at Raley Field. Since the weather is forecast for rain on Saturday, don’t forget the raincoats. The important thing to remember: Have a great time with your family!
1. Fourth Annual Dixon High School Seniors versus Staff Basketball Game at DHS Gym. This is a fundraiser for the ‘Mighty Class of 2011.’ Admission is $4 for students without Student Body cards and adults and $2 for students with student body cards and children under 12 years old. Game starts at 6 p.m. There will be a half time 3-point contest with a prize and the Pep Band will be playing.
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2. Fairytale Town Goes Green. Educational displays recycled hands-on art activities, and more fill the Town on Saturday, March 26, but the real joy will probably come from the Three Little Pigs Puppet Show, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Fairytale Town in William Land Park of Sacramento. Admission is $4.50, free for children age one and under. Call (916) 808-5233 or go to FairytaleTown.org. The puppet show is an extra $2.
3. Outback Steakhouse customers can support U.S. troops by dining from Outback’s Red, White & Bloomin’ menu which will be available in participating Outback restaurants between now and April 5. Five-percent of the proceeds from the Red, White & Bloomin' menu will help to meet the $1 million commitment to Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization that provides emergency and emotional support for active troops, veterans and their families. The menu includes new items such as a Chicken Artichoke Flatbread, Hearts of Gold Mahi and Strawberry Waffle Shortcake dessert along with many other Outback favorites. To view the Red, White & Bloomin' menu at the Vacaville location, see http://www.promotions.outback.com.
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4. For the Women in your Family: Solano County Women’s History Month Luncheon
"Our History is Our Strength" Honorary Chairwoman: Helen Intintoli
Friday, March 25, 2011, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Joseph P. Nelson Community Center, 611 Village Drive, Suisun City. Sponsored by the Solano County Library Foundation, this year’s event will honor two of Solano County’s notable women, Ruth Gardner Begell and Audrey Hefner. There will be an art exhibit by local artists, the ArtDivas. Also, local poet, Suzanne Bruce will be reading two of her original poems, “It’s a Girl!” and “The Fantasy of the Corporate World.” Tickets are$25 per person. Lunch is by Chef to Go. Contact Solano County Library Foundation, 601 Kentucky Street, Fairfield (707-429-0412) or email bjenbarton@msn.com.
5. VolunteerFest at Raley Field, 400 Ballpark Drive in Sacramento will be on Sunday, March 27 at noon. This event brings champions of service together with those who volunteer and are ready to join the action. The event features live music, entertainment, and local celebrities. Food and beverages will be available to purchase at the event. All proceeds will benefit the California Volunteer Movement, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Sacramento Boys and Girls Clubs, Susan G. Komen Foundation and many more. For more info, call (916) 376-4676.
