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May 2018

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMBenicia Capitol State Historic Park

Capitol open Saturdays and Sundays 10-5pm

Where:
Benicia Capitol
115 West G Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Telephone: 707-745-3385
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PMBenicia Capitol State Historic Park Fischer-Hanlon House

"Fischer-Hanlon House open for tours 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays 12-4pm by request"

Where:
Benicia Capitol
115 West G Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Telephone: 707-745-3385
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PMMango Language Lab

Computer aided language lab for beginner and intermediate adult ESL learners. Free! Meets on Monday mornings

Where:
Benicia Library
150 East L Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Public Library
Telephone: 707-746-4343
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PMFull Bloom: Painting Workshop

Paint in the luscious style of Georgia O'Keeffe in this one day workshop and fill your paper in a beautiful way. Some painting experience is helpful although beginners are welcome. Please bring...

Cost: $40

Where:
The Gardens at Heather Farms
1540 Marchbanks Drive
Walnut Creek, CA  94598
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Sponsor: Center for Community Arts
Telephone: (925) 943-5899
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AMESL Conversation Groups

"Build, strengthen and practice English language skills, make new friends - Free! Meet on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings"

Where:
Benicia Library
150 East L Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Public Library
Telephone: 707-746-4343
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PMESL Class Beginning Level

Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-2:30pm Edna Cline Room

Where:
Benicia Library
150 East L Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Public Library
Telephone: 707-746-4343
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PMJunior Kids Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders

Muggie Maggie by Beverly Cleary

Where:
Library Dona Benicia Room
150 East L Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Public Library
Telephone: 707-746-4343
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5:00 PM - 10:00 PMBenicia Grad Night Takeover at The Habit

Benicia Grad Night will be hosting a Takeover at The Habit Burger Grill in Vallejo on Tuesday, May 22nd 5pm-10pm. Show our flyer, and 20% of the proceeds from your order will go to our...

Cost: 0.00

Where:
The Habit
Gateway Plaza
118 Plaza Drive
Vallejo, CA  94591
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Sponsor: Benicia Grad Night
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AMESL Conversation Groups

"Build, strengthen and practice English language skills, make new friends - Free! Meet on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings"

Where:
Benicia Library
150 East L Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Public Library
Telephone: 707-746-4343
Website »

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PMBenicia Capitol Speakers Toastmasters Club #2080

Learning Public Speaking the Supportive Way! Toastmasters – Where Communicators and Leaders Are Made. The Benicia Capitol Speakers Toastmasters club is a fun and supportive group who meet...

Cost: Free!

Where:
Benicia Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
601 1st Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Toastmasters Club #2080
Telephone: 707-290-4377
Contact Name: Larry J. Miller
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PMBenicia Capitol State Historic Park

State Capitol open Thursdays 12-4pm

Where:
Benicia Capitol
115 West G Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Telephone: 707-745-3385
Website »

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PMESL Class Beginning Level

Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-2:30pm Edna Cline Room

Where:
Benicia Library
150 East L Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Public Library
Telephone: 707-746-4343
Website »

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4:00 PM - 8:00 PMBenicia Farmer's Market

Benicia Main Street draws many people to its popular Farmers Market.  The Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods,  gourmet food, delicious hot foods, arts and crafts ,...

Cost: Free

Where:
First Street
Benicia, CA  94510


Sponsor: Benicia Main Street
Telephone: 707-745-9791
Contact Name: Deborah Housman
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PMMystery Book Club for Adults

Meets in the Dona Benicia Room on the fourth Thursday of each month

Where:
Library Dona Benicia Room
150 East L Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Public Library
Telephone: 707-746-4343
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMBenicia Capitol State Historic Park

"State Capitol open Fridays, 10-5pm"

Where:
Benicia Capitol
115 West G Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Telephone: 707-745-3385
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMBenicia Capitol State Historic Park

Capitol open Saturdays and Sundays 10-5pm

Where:
Benicia Capitol
115 West G Street
Benicia, CA  94510
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Sponsor: Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Telephone: 707-745-3385
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