UCA Residents,
2011-2012 Lease Renewals are due back immediately. Hope everyone had a great spring break.

UCA Management

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Free Intro to Meditation


When: Sunday, April 4, 2010 @ 9:00am

Location: Davis Shambhala Meditation Center 133 D St. Suite H

Web: http://davis.shambhala.org
http://www.facebook.com/Davis.Shambhala

If you have been interested in meditation but never quite walked through the door to find out more, this is the event for you. We will have an introduction to meditation in a relaxed and friendly environment, along with an opportunity to sit in meditation, enjoy refreshments, listen to a talk and ask questions. It is not necessary to be a Buddhist to learn to mediate. Meditation is for people who are interested in looking to their minds and exploring where joy and suffering begin.

Cooking Tip of the Week : How to Deep Fry Chicken

Monday, March 29, 2010

WELCOME BACK FROM SPRING BREAK

Welcome back to all you those who took off for spring break. We hope everyone had a great break and for those of you who no longer have a spring break, we hope you had a great week too. A few notes on the UCA community: lease renewals for the 2010-2011 year have gone out today. Please read over the paperwork carefully and return it at your earliest convenience, although, no later than April 19, 2010. If there are any question or concerns in regards to lease renewals for the new year please feel free to contact the UCA office or anyone of the managers. As the weather starts to warm up, we will be having BBQ's in the pool area, so keep a look out for that. Any residents who would like to share any pictures of themselves in or around the community, please feel free to. Hopefully we can start a picture of the month or week on our new blog. We are also open to new and creative ideas concerning our new blog and community. That is all for now, enjoy the rest of your day or night.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Quick Cooking Tip of the Week: Cheese Omelet

CITY OF DAVIS' ANNUAL CESAR CHAVEZ CELEBRATION

When: Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 11:00am

Location: 401 C St. Central Park, Davis

Cost: FREE!!!

Come enjoy this wonderful cultural celebration put on by the City of Davis' Human Relations Commission. A free event that's open to the public, with a program full of; Music, Mexican Folkloric Dance, Student performances, Children's activities, and more!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Arboretum Tour: Meet Some California Native Plants

When: Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 11:00am-12:00pm

Location: Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center

Cost: FREE!!!!!

Web:http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu

See examples of California native plants growing in the Mary Wattis Brown Garden. You'll be surprised by the beauty and variety of these plants and how well they can fit into any home landscape.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Quick Cooking Tip of the Week: Caramelizing Onions

Big Tomato Day @ Davis Food Co-Op

When: Saturday, March 20, 2010 12pm-4pm

Location: Davis Food Co-op

RAIN OR SHINE! FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
LEAVE YOUR CAR AT HOME & WALK, BIKE OR BUS FOR A PRIZE

Featuring: Live music from Mad Cow String Band, Duval Speck and West Nile Ramblers • Free samples of all-natural meats and vegetarian fare from the Co-op outdoor grill • Kids' activities provided by Explorit Science Center • A Co-op mini-film festival • Henna Tattoos • Bike repair and education from Bike Forth • Gourmet popsicles from Aisu Pop • Special offers from our neighbors at Sweet Briar Books and Executive Cleaners • and much more!

FREE Credit Score Seminar

When: Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 11:00 am

Location: Natomas Community Center, 2921 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, 95833

FREE Credit Score seminar provided by USE Credit Union!

This workshop will be held in Natomas at the community center (2921 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, 95833) from 11:00am to 12:00pm March 20th.

This free workshop will provide the tools you will need to read and understand your credit report, how you can eliminate errors in your credit report, how you can improve your score and why it is important to have a good score.

All are welcome to this seminar so if you have friends or co-workers that are interested in joining us feel free to pass along the information to them.

Please RSVP to sbrown@usecu.org or 916-730-0586


Monday, March 15, 2010

Bulky Items Drop-Off Days 2010

WHEN :April 8-9 April 10 Thursday-Friday Saturday (4 p.m.- 7 p.m.) (10 a.m.- 4 p.m.)

WHERE: Davis Waste Removal 2727 2nd Street(between Cantrill Drive and Peña Drive)

WHO: This service is available to Davis residents only. ID MAY BE REQUIRED, NO CHARGE TO PARTICIPATE

No commercial haulers: commercial haulers and business materials will not be accepted.

Acceptable Materials: large appliances, refrigerators, freezers (limit 2), toilets, sinks, plumbing fixtures, scrap metal, wood scraps, furniture, mattresses, textiles, empty cardboard boxes, electronics, TVs, computer items, computer monitors, microwaves, CDs, DVDs, floppy discs, cassette tapes, other bulky items

Unacceptable Materials: business or commercial waste, soil, dirt, concrete, asphalt, construction debris, automobile and truck tires, hazardous waste (paint, oil, etc.), regular household garbage,
furniture with lead paint

Material Preparation: Please try to separate materials whenever possible so that materials can easily be recycled at the drop-off site.

Salvage Area: There will be a salvage area where usable items such as furniture will be separated and stored for reuse; these items can be taken at no charge.

For more information call:
Davis Waste Removal: 756-4646 or
City Recycling Program: 757-5686

DO NOT put bulky waste out at your curb or in the street IT WILL NOT BE PICKED UP!

Household Hazardous Waste Products that may pose a hazard to human health or the environment are considered hazardous waste. This includes items such as acids, automotive fluids (brake/transmission fluid, gasoline, etc.), floor and furniture cleaners, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, herbicides, household cleaners, mercury thermostats, paint (oil and latex), pesticides, poisons, pool chemicals, propane canisters, used syringes (must be in a certified sharps container), mercury thermometers, etc. These items cannot be thrown away in the trash.
Residents can bring their household hazardous waste to the Yolo County Central Landfill during a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day for free disposal.

The next scheduled drop-off days will be April 9 and 10 at the Yolo County Central Landfill from 9 am - 2 pm. Other 2010 dates are: May 7 & 8, June 11 & 12, July 9 & 10, August 13 & 14, September 17 & 18, October 8 & 9, November 12 & 13, and December 10 & 11. There is no charge to Yolo County residents. For more information, call 666-8729 or visit www.yolocounty.org.

What if I can't transport my bulky items to the drop-off site?

We encourage you to carpool with friends and neighbors who have a vehicle which will allow you to transport your bulky items to the drop-off site. Individuals who currently subscribe to handicapped trash service can call Davis Waste Removal at 756-4646 for a special pickup appointment. As always, Davis Waste Removal offers special pickup service for a fee to residents who wish to dispose of large bulky items. What if I want to dispose of my item before or after the drop-off days? If you are unable to participate, you have several options to dispose of bulky items. Reusable items can be donated to a local thrift store or charity or can be given away by advertising it in the free section of the Davis Enterprise classifieds. Check out the online Recyclopedia at www.davisrecycling.org to find out how to recycle and reuse over 150 different items. You can also take the materials to the Yolo County Central Landfill yourself. Standard landfill fees will apply. For details, call 666-8729. Other Solid Waste and Recycling Services
Cardboard, plastics #1 & #2, rigid plastics (#3, #5, #6 & #7), metal cans, tin foil, paper, glass bottles, scrap metal, used motor oil and oil filters: These can be recycled 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week at Davis Waste Removal, 2727 Second St.

Electronics: You can bring your electronic items to the Yolo County Landfill for free recycling daily during normal business hours. Items accepted include televisions, computer monitors, fax machines, cellular phones, VCRs, printers, microwaves, CPUs, stereos, keyboards and more. Landfill hours are Monday - Saturday (6:30am - 4:00pm) and Sunday (9:00am - 5:00pm). For details, call (530) 666-8729.

Tires: The landfill accepts automobile and truck tires for a fee of $3-$4 each.

www.dwrco.com
www.davisrecycling.org

Davis To Woodland Yolo County Central Landfill

Toilet Cleaning Tips

Bake Sale Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society

When: Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 9:30 AM
Location:
USE Credit Union (200 B St.)
Web: www.usecu.org

Come to USE Credit Union to help us raise funds for the American Cancer Society. We will be holding a bake sale from 9:30am to 5:30pm, so stop by to make a donation and receive a yummy treat. Plus FREE coffee!

200 B Street, Davis


Saturday, March 13, 2010

UC Davis Student Firefighters All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast

When: Saturday, March 13th, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Location: UCD Fire Department

Cost: $8.00 All you can eat breakfast, $10.00 All you can eat breakfast with 4 raffle tickets included

Web: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=338704945915

The UC Davis Student Resident Firefighters are hosting their 6th annual all you can eat pancake breakfast. All proceeds from our event will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

Once again, the students at UCD Station 34 will be cooking up a full breakfast that includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and hash browns. That's a great deal!

We will have raffle prizes that will be given out during the day as well. However, you must be present to win your prize!
Tickets will be $1 each or $5 for six tickets.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

2nd Friday Art About

When: March 12, 2010 @ 5:30 pm

Location: Downtown Davis

Cost: Free

Web: www.davisdowntown.com


Businesses and Exhibits

B Street
ciocolat, 301 B Street, 753-3088 6-8 p.m. James Colligan, black and white photography.

USE Credit Union, 200 B Street, 758-3306 5:30-6:30 p.m. “A Half Dozen,” David Nasater, black and white photography.

D Street
Antiques Plus, 222 D Street, Suite 1, 916-947-1444
7-9 p.m. Joanne Andresen, local oil landscapes.

Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, 758-3370
6-9 p.m. “Heaven and Earth: Sculpture & Drawings by John Connell” – ink drawings, sketches, mixed media & bronze sculptures of Buddhist and Hindu figures; “Avery Palmer: Quirky Circumstances” – pencil drawings and figurative ceramic sculptures; “Youth Art Month” (upstairs).

E Street
Five Figs Couture, 231 E Street, 756-3500
6-9 p.m. “Peru & Sky-Scapes: Abstracts,” Sean Nolan & Kevin Koblik, photography.

F Street
Hallmark Inn, 110 F Street, 753-3600
5-8 p.m. “People, Places & Pets,” Harriet Blodgett, oil paintings.

G Street
The Artery, 207 G Street, Davis, 530-758-8330
7-9 p.m. “All Creatures Great and Small,” Artery members group show with paintings, renditions in clay, jewelry, and multi-media.

nestware, 204 G Street, Davis, 530-757-6400 6-9 p.m. Miles Hermann, landscape oil paintings.

1st Street
John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 First Street, 756-3938
6-10 p.m. “The Art of Painting in the 21st Century,” works by Philip Pearlstein, Deborah Oropallo, Tom Holland, David Hollowell, Boyd Gavin, Raimonds Staprans, Peter Selz and Gladys Nilsson.

2nd Street
Avid Reader, 617 2nd Street, 530-758-4040
5:30-7 p.m. Beth Winfield, oil paintings.

Beyond Downtown
International House, 10 College Park, 753-5007
6-8 p.m. “Elements and Seasons” – multiple media by Nina Thomson; “Jeffrey Granett: Inspired by the Crocker” – linoleum block printing with brushed ink wash for color.

Rominger West Winery, 4602 Second St., Suite 4 (near Mace Blvd at I-80) 747-2044
5:30- 8 p.m. Thomas Watts, oil paintings with artist’s reception and wine tasting.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

NEW UCA NEWS BLOG!!!!!

As all of you are well aware there has not been any community newsletters given out since January. As of today March 10, 2010, paper newsletters are officially gone from the UCA community and replaced by some up-to-date technology. We urge all UCA tenants to bookmark this url and check it at least once every few days. This blog will be updated with news concerning the UCA community, a monthly restaurant pick, apartment life tips (cleaning, recycling, storage, etc.), as well as events in our local Davis community and surrounding areas. We hope you all make this blog a regular stop in your daily internet lives. Feel free to contacts us wit any questions, comments or concerns.


UCA Manager
Levon Gibson