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Davis News Roundup June 15, 2009

Welcome to summer! Here's hoping you survived UC Davis graduation weekend. Kick off the first Monday of summer with a whopping heap of Davis news and upcoming events.

 

News in and around Davis and UC Davis

 ~ Cakegrrl pleads with RH Phillips to stay open. It’s due to close on September 1, 2009. (Read more about the closing in the SacBee)

 ~ Bev Sykes reminds us that the SPCA really needs foster families for dogs up for adoption.

 ~ Eric di Luccio has a fun video of flour bombing over Davis.

 ~ Sac Foodies’ Brittany Mohr reviews the new Thai restaurant Ketmoree

 ~ Davis Food Co-op reminds you to stop by their booth at the Farmers Market on Wednesdays.

 ~ Photos of the groundbreaking for the new Davis High School football stadium (Davis Vanguard)

 ~ Also from the Davis Vanguard: David Greenwald defends anti-teen smoking programs

 ~ Wes Hardaker offers tips on how to wait productively.

 ~ EcoVelo has some nice words for bike-friendly Davis

 ~ Kim reveals the real reason she visits the Davis Farmers Market: the beautiful flowers

 ~ Corrie Haffly reminds us of the origins of the phrase "the fruits of your labor."

 ~ The Wine Spies interviewed Davis native, UC Davis graduate and Napa winemaker Tom Eddy and reviews the 2007 Tom Eddy Wines TENZ Sauvignon Blanc.

 ~ UC Davis graduating seniors are worrying about health insurance (SacBee)

 ~ Current, past and future students debate whether it’s worth it to join the Davis Honors Challenge on UCDLJ

 ~ A UC Davis graduate is helping out during the recession by offering free tattoo removal (Daily Democrat)

Upcoming Events

 ~ This Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Bistro 33’s Poetry Night will have a book release party for the Anthology of Great New Writing Done During an Economic Depression. Buy a copy and get a free drink coupon!

 ~ UC Davis is hosting the Special Olympics the last weekend in June. The opening ceremony will be held Friday, June 26, 2009 at 7:30 PM (KCRA)

 ~ If you’d like to improve your photography skills, Davis Media Access is holding a free class on 3 Point Lighting on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 PM. Reservations required.

 

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