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Davis
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis held a ribbon-cutting on May 19 at the new Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation, a 34,000 sqft facility for research and hands-on learning in climate-smart agriculture — the center connects cutting-edge technology with practical training to drive sustainable food systems. UC Davis
- ➤ UC Davis undergraduates won the $25,000 first-prize at the 26th annual Big Bang! Business Competition for their project, First Bite, which designs a device to secure breathing tubes for newborns. The team plans to use the funding to manufacture their device & validate their prototype with hospitals. UC Davis
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During Mental Health Awareness Month, UC Davis expanded counseling services and launched programs to support student mental health. New initiatives include community advising, Nature Rx (a program that prescribes time outdoors), and funding for basic needs to make support more accessible. UC Davis
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Chris Baron Music Live at Hooby's Brewing Farm
6-8:30 p.m. — Hooby's Brewing Farm — Free entry — Experience live music in a charming farm setting with family-friendly vibes.
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Children's Gymnastics Classes
2-3:30 p.m. — Davis Arts Center — Participation fees apply — Enhance your child's strength, flexibility, and coordination through structured gymnastics routines.
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AggieVET Conference
5 PM – 5 PM — UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine — Not specified — Inaugural conference bringing the veterinary community together for education, networking, and collaboration.
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Experience Argentine Culture
5-9 p.m. — International House Davis — Free entry — Immerse yourself in Argentine culture through an interactive journey of taste, sound, and movement.
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Botanical Blueprints Workshop
10 AM - 2 PM — Pence Gallery — $115 Members | $125 Non-Members — Create botanical designs and learn from expert Linda Clark Johnson.
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Muévete Mondays
8:30 p.m. — G Street Wunderbar — Free entry — Experience a lively evening of bachata lessons and social dancing to a mix of salsa and bachata music.
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The Heeters and Boca Do Rio Pre-Fest Party
7-10 p.m. — Sudwerk Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy an eclectic mix of soul, groove, funk, and jazz at a local pre-Davis Music Fest celebration.
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Pilates in the Pollinator Garden
10-11 a.m. — The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen — Cost unknown — Enjoy a rejuvenating pilates class in nature and refresh with a glass of California wine after.
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Davis Water Polo Camp
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Schaal Aquatics Center — $299 — Enhance your water polo skills with expert coaching on the picturesque UC Davis campus.
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