Weekend Planner April 29-May 1

Saturday:

Come to Rush Ranch for our 21st Annual Open House, hosted by the Rush Ranch Educational Council. The day is free and all ages and mobility levels are welcome! Free demonstrations include: weaving, spinning & carving, horseshoeing, blacksmithing, flint knapping and local Native American culture. A guided hike to Suisun Marsh is planned plus there’s live music with square dancing. Learn about the bats, falconry and farm animals, then  take a ride in the horse-drawn wagon. The Open House will have a snack bar available  as well as a raffle and art show with all proceeds benefiting the Rush Ranch Educational Council and other programs.

If you go: is located at 3521 Grizzly Island Road in Suisun City. The Open House is from 10-4 pm. For more information and directions, visit www.rushranch.net or call 707-422-4491.

Saturday:

Bring the family to see how the Food Bank works! Get a behind the scenes look at the Food Bank, introduce young children to community service, and have fun while doing it. The day will consist of a tour of the Fairfield warehouse, educational activities, crafts, and an opportunity to sort and box produce. To participate, children must be 5 or older and be accompanied by an adult; provide one chaperone per child for children ages 5-10 and at least one chaperone for every 2 to 3 children ages 11 and up. Email VolunteerHelpDesk@foodbankccs.org or call (707) 421- 9777 extension 235 to reserve your spot or for more information.

If you go: The Food Bank is located at 2339 Courage Drive in Fairfield. The event is from 11:30-1:30pm.

Sunday:

Help build an airplane, learn to design anything from websites to skyscrapers. See a photography exhibit, a Cordelia fire truck, a CHP helicopter, learn to properly plant a garden, and discover why green jobs are all the rage. Hands on activities galore! Chance to win great prizes. Munch on free popcorn, enjoy a BBQ by the student leadership and spend the day learning how and why the career education fields are a great choice!

If you go: Solano Community College is located at 4000 Suisun Valley Rd. in Fairfield. The fair is from 10-3pm and is free.

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