Six local high school students will be going to Japan.

The trip is part of Fairfield’s three-week Sister City Program, June 26 to July 14, with Nirasaki, Japan.

“Located in the picturesque Yamanashi Prefecture, Nirasaki is known for its grapes, peaches, wine and proximity to the majestic Mt. Fuji. During the trip, students will serve as ambassadors for Fairfield, live with host families, attend schools, explore historical and cultural landmarks, and gain valuable insights into Japanese culture and customs,” the city said in a statement.

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Let your inner child out and play at Winters Youth Day.

Residents of Yolo and Solano counties can participate in the annual Winters Youth Day Main Parade, at 10 a.m. on April 26. There is no entry fee. Participants can compete for cash prizes, trophies and ribbons across a variety of award categories.

The shorter Kiddie Parade will begin at 9:45 a.m., while the 11th annual Duck Derby starts at 3:30. Adopt a duck at https://bit.ly/Ducks2025 for a chance to win and support a great cause.

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Child Month, and all its parts, was in the spotlight at Tuesday’s Solano County Board of Supervisors meeting.

“Each year … as part of April Children’s Month, community partners across Solano County join together to support activities and events that raise awareness about critical children’s issues, as well as celebrate and commemorate children,” the staff report to the board states.

The board, on a 4-1 vote with chairman Mitch Mashburn absent, also adopted a resolution recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Solano County.

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By Robin Miller

The Peña Adobe Historical Society will kick off the 2025 season with Kid’s Day at the Adobe at the Peña Adobe Park in Vacaville, on Saturday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Families are invited to come see the historic Peña Adobe, one of the oldest structures in Solano County. Dating back to 1842, the Adobe was once the home of the Juan Felipe Peña family who, with the Vacas, settled in Vacaville more than 175 years ago. They will also meet Darlene Peña Coombs, a fifth- generation Peña descendant and be able to visit the Mowers-Goheen Museum and see local artifacts that include a woolly mammoth bone.

Fun activities including face painting, corn husk doll making and more.

Source: Kids Day at Pena Adobe set for Saturday – The Vacaville Reporter

The Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club is hosting a special no-cost ‘Day of Play’ on Saturday for military families.

This event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is open to children, 5-11, “and aims to provide a well-deserved break for parents at home while giving kids an exciting day of activities in a safe and supportive environment.”

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The seventh annual Solano County Kindness Campaign Video Contest is open to junior high and high school students.

The video contest, sponsored by Solano County District Attorney’s Office, invites students to submit a video between 30 seconds and 2 minutes in length that expresses what the power of kindness can accomplish in their school community.

It asks the question, “How can the power of kindness be used in our schools, homes and communities to make a positive difference?”

Source: Kindness video contest returns for 7th year | News | dailyrepublic.com

By Nick McConnell

Touting the positive impact that the Vacaville Boys and Girls Club has made in their lives, two local teens were honored Wednesday as the club’s Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year and a gala event held in the Vacaville Opera House.

Michael Laine, 16, won the Youth of the Year award at the organization’s Raise a Glass event and Joshua Valencia, 13, won Junior Youth of The Year.

John Gilmore, teen director at the club, explained that applicants for the Youth of the Year honor had to write application essays to be considered for the award. He then introduced the award winners.

Source: Vacaville Youth of The Year announced – The Vacaville Reporter

The Solano Community Foundation on Wednesday announced three new programs.

The foundation has $25,000 to award $1,000 “Make Learning Fun!” grants.

“This new microgrant program provides direct funding to teachers for classroom projects, helping to ignite creativity and enhance learning experiences for students across the county. We want to support the educators who are shaping our future generation by giving them the tools to make learning a dynamic and enjoyable process,” Leslie Janik, the new chief executive officer of the foundation noted in a newsletter.

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Rep. Mike Thompson and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry are seeking high school students interested in participating in the 2024-25 Student Leadership Council.

The council is a program “that allows local students to work directly with their elected officials and staff to develop leadership skills, learn how government works, and engage with our community.”

It is open to any high school student in the 4th Congressional District and the 4th Assembly District. Student leaders are expected to attend a minimum of three to five mandatory meetings during the year.

Source: High school students wanted for Leadership Council | News | dailyrepublic.com

Leaven Kids, a nonprofit committed to early childhood education, celebrated its 15th anniversary at its annual fundraising gala at the Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa.

The gala brought together more than 300 business leaders, community partners and philanthropists to support its mission of youth educational development.

The gala is Leaven Kids’ flagship fundraising event, featuring a formal dinner, live auction and keynote address. All proceeds from the evening will directly support the organization’s after-school programs, which provide tutoring and educational resources to students living in historically underserved neighborhoods.

Source: Leaven Kids celebrate 15 years with two new awards | News | dailyrepublic.com

The Vacaville Sunrise Rotary Club is hosting is 29th annual Kids Fishing Derby on Sept. 28 at Lake Solano Park.

Ages 7 and younger will fish at 8 a.m. Those 14 and under can fish from 9 a.m. to noon.

All gear is provided. Lunch is included.

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