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Editor's Note Happy Valentines Day!

Crab and Shrimp Feed!
Get your tickets today: foundation.
From a friend . . . solano.edu/event/crabfeed
See ad page 43
“The First Blooms of Spring Always Makes my Heart Sing” EMPRESS THEATRE
VALENTINE’S DAY
S. Brown FEBRUARY 14 TH
That is a fitting sentiment for our thoughts of spring. We enjoy Saturday March 7th Captain Bob’s Dive Bar
the sun creeping up on the horizon ever so slightly and then
lingering just a bit before it sets. Seeing the buds form on the Fresh Dungeness crab and ENJOY Captain DINNER &
CONCERT
extra jumbo sized shrimp
Bob’s Dive Bar
trees and plants and warming temperatures just brings a smile from Pezzolo Seafood of and dancing, plus
with a live bamd
San Francisco, pasta,
salad & garlic bread. frozen margaritas, PAUL TAYLOR
to our faces. We both enjoy spending time in our gardens as we Rotisserie chicken option pina coladas, micro Brian SIMPSON VIP ADD-ON DINNER 6 PM
with special order.
brews on tap, and
fine wine f
Delightful ice c
commune with nature there and spring brings the promise of the Delightful ice cream fine wine from BLAKE AARON SHOW 8 PM
Suisun Valley.
desserts availble from
IT’S-IT. CELEBRATE
CELEBRATE
summer to our days. We like to commune with nature with more Solano Community College THE MUSIC & ART OF
Event Location & Time
THE MUSIC & ART OF
than just ourselves, having a few friends over is better but going Student Center / Bookstore (1400 Bldg.) PETE ESCOVEDO
PETE ESCOVEDO
4000 Suisun Valley Road
Fairfield, CA 94534
to an outdoor event for music, food, friends and adult libations Saturday, March 7th 2020
5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
is even better. The fact that we can enjoy outdoor events here in $ 65 Dive Bar open till 10:00ive Bar open till 10:00
D
much of the Bay Area from February until at least November is Tickets $65 through Purchase tickets at GRAND
March 1st. Large
SCC Educational
what really makes this part of the country so special. Many times parties up to 38 may 4000 Suisun Valley Road, CELEBRATION!
Foundation
sit at one table. Group
discounts for 20 or
ESCOVEDO FAMILY & FRIENDS
Rm. 145
we can revel in “outdoor” events earlier but February is generally more. Sponsorships Or call 707-864-7177 ESCOVEDO FAMILY & FRIENDS
available starting at
Fairfield, CA 94534
just $250. Call Eileen
just $250. Call Eileen
Or call 707-864-7177
GRAND FINALE SAT - MARCH 28TH - 8 PM
GRAND FINALE SAT - MARCH 28TH - 8 PM
a safe starting point to start thinking about the great outdoors. at 707-864-7199 Or purchase online at MARCH 4 - PETE & PETER MICHAEL
foundation.solano.edu/event/scc-2020-crab-shrimp-feed/
MARCH 4 - PETE & PETER MICHAEL
Thank You To Our Major Sponsors
Hiking, running, drinking wine, outdoor cooking, a walk on the MARCH 11 - FIVE TEN MUSIC
MARCH 11 - FIVE TEN MUSIC
MARCH 18 - ANGELA MASERATI IN THE KEY OF E
MARCH 18 - ANGELA MASERATI IN THE KEY OF E
beach, or just taking a stroll in downtown - now is the time to get MARCH 25 - MIO FLORES - LATIN JAZZ ALLSTARS
MARCH 25 - MIO FLORES - LATIN JAZZ ALLSTARS
going...before the crowds pick up. MARCH 28 - E FAMILY & FRIENDS - MAIN STAGE
MARCH 28 - E FAMILY & FRIENDS - MAIN STAGE
330 VIRGINIA ST - VALLEJO
330 VIRGINIA ST - VALLEJO
February and March are also great Home Improvement months, EMPRESSTHEATRE.ORG - 707.552.2400
EMPRESSTHEATRE.ORG - 707.552.2400
so take stock and make your list and then be sure to head to the LIVE at thE EmprESS!
Total Home & Garden Show in Vacaville in April so you can VALLEJO GEM Get your tickets today:
empresstheatre.org
get the best deals on all of your projects this summer! You can See ad on page 11
be ready for your first BBQ of the season before Memorial Day & MINERAL
which sneaks up on us every year.
Executive Lions
In addition to the increasingly longer days, we’re even more SHOW The 35th Annual
excited since now is the time we unveil our 9th annual Local’ Golf Tournament
In Memory Of Jack Anthony Jr.
Choice Award winners. Did your favorite win? Were there some OVER 35 Friday, May 1, 2020
surprises? Whatever the results, they come from you, our readers. VENDORS! Blue Rock Springs Golf Course
If you are not seeing your favorites there is always next year Registration Opens 10:30 a.m.
Scramble Format
Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m.
(actually our voting and nominations open in September) so you Great annual Dinner/Award Ceremony 6:00 p.m.
Home of Jack and Margaret Anthony Jr.
show with a
Cost: $150 includes everything!
can plan ahead to campaign for your special choices. Until then, Kids Corner Entry To All Contests, Two Mulligans Per Player,
Great Tee Prize, Lunch, Cart & Green Fees,
take a look at this year’s winners, and stop by and find out for & Geode Cracking Entry Forms Due No Later Than April 15
Ten Raffle Tickets, Drink Tickets and Dinner!
yourself why our readers made them the Local’s Choice! FREE Parking For More Information Call:
Deanna Troupe, 707-246-0277
Vallejo Ex ecutiv e
Lions Club
We would like to send out a few birthday wishes for the coming $1 off with coupon from
Vallejo Executive Lions
months. Our oldest brother Larry is always high on our list, so vjgems.com Non-Profit Golf Tournament!
we will start there, then on to Stephen, Megan, Jo-Ann, Mars, February 22 & 23 Friday May 1, 2020
Marco, Tracey, Johnny, Myrna, Judy, James, Askari, John, Gary, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See ad on pg 18
Marc, Socorro, John Troupe, Louise, Betsey, Tim, Erin, Shane,
Jenny, Kathleen, Rafaela, Christina, Patti, Chris, Dennis, Bill, Admission $6, under 12 FREE,
Elizabeth, Judi, Dalia, Uncle Gabe, Frank, Francis, Raymond, Solano County Fairgrounds,
Dennis, Hima, Louise, Reyna, Judy, Liz, Manuel, Eric, Daisy, McCormack Hall, 900
and Juanita. Fairgrounds Dr.
(707) 644-9764
We hope all of you enjoy our upcoming spring season to the
fullest. Cheers!
THUR, MAY 21, 2020
Robert Briseño & Deanna Troupe
Vallejo Rotary Non-Profit
Golf tournament!
Thursday, May 21, 2020
See ad on page 48