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UNIVERSITY FARM CIRCLE 

friendship | enrichment | scholarships


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Fall Welcome Reception and Interest sections signup: September 25

Mark your calendars for September 25 when UFC will open its doors to a new program year with a combined  Newcomers' Welcome and Interest Sections signup event.  See our Events Calendar below for more information.

A message from ufc president jennifer grossfeld

Welcome to a new UFC year! We are excited to be offering something for everyone again this year. With over 80 active interest sections and many planned and interesting programs, we know that you will be able to discover something to entertain, interest, and engage you. You’ll find information here on this website about our innovative season of speakers, classes, tours, and tastings for both newcomers and general membership. (Continued)



Welcome!

THEN: University Farm Circle was founded in 1914 to bring together the women associated with the University Farm—especially the female staff and faculty wives—to help the young boys at the school.

NOW: You do not need to be associated with the University to be a member. All are welcome!

If you are new to the community or to UFC, we invite you to join any of our Newcomers activities to get acquainted with our area and to meet other women.

For more information, email info@ufcdavis.org.

Join us!

Kathy Tyzzer, Kalli Louis, Mary Darlington at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Jeanie Istas, Mary McCafferty at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Terry Antonelli, Julie Schmidt at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Julie Schmidt, Sydney Moberg at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Susan Rodgers at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Marty Martinez, Beth Martinez at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Mary Ann Doerzbacher at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Julia Walker at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Members from Table 3: Penee Hughes, Holly Moen, Phyllis Baecker, Eileen Gueffroy, Sylvia Richman, Joann Beck at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.

Friendship

UFC makes a special effort to welcome Newcomers. It also currently has over 80 active Interest Sections, from A (Antiquing and Art Galleries) to Y (Yoga).

Enrichment

Over 600 members participate in Programs like our Speaker Series, trips, workshops, and annual events like our Fall Reception and Spring Luncheon.

Scholarships

UFC began awarding Scholarships in 1937. Today, we continue to award to qualified undergraduate students at UC Davis.

How-Tos

Programs and Newcomers Events

Upcoming events

  • Newcomers' Welcome

    • September 25, 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Rd, Davis
    • 35 registrants
    Register

    Please join us for the official start to this year’s University Farm Circle by attending the Newcomers’ Welcome  on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

    Newcomers’ Welcome (9:30-12:00)
    Our Newcomers’ Welcome will provide new members with a chance to learn about University Farm Circle’s goals and how the Newcomers Group can support you. After a short presentation, you will have the opportunity to sign up for Interest Sections, enjoy some refreshments and socialize with fellow newcomers.

    Membership forms will be available at the event, or join online HERE.  You are welcome to bring friends who are interested in joining UFC. We look forward to seeing you!




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  • Fall Reception

    • September 25, 2024
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Rd, Davis
    • 68 registrants
    Register

    Please join us for the official start to this year’s University Farm Circle by attending the  Fall Reception on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

    Fall Reception (10:30-12:00)
    Following the Newcomers’ Welcome, we would like to welcome all current members to join us for Interest Section sign ups . Enjoy refreshments and visit with UFC’s newest members and your friends. Sign ups for current members begins at 11:00.




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  • First Friday Coffee Davis Cannery

    • October 04, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • 2000 Cannery Loop, Davis CA 95616

    Please join us for the  UFC Newcomers' Group, First Friday Coffee, on October 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This month the coffee will be in Davis at The Cannery clubhouse. Please bring your favorite beverage - treats will be provided.

    Newcomers will receive an invitation to this event along with more details via an email link to Sign Up Genius.



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  • Speaker: California Legislation and Politics

    • October 14, 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
    • 102
    Register

    Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, representative for the 4th Assembly district (Wine Country and western parts of the Sacramento Valley) will bring us up to date on current state legislation and politics. This is a timely topic given the close proximity to the elections this year.

    Doors open at 9:30am for sign-in and refreshments. Representative Aguiar-Curry will begin speaking at 10:00am. A short question and answer period will follow her speech.

    The cost for this event is $12 and the deadline for reservations is Friday, October 11, 2024.

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  • Newcomers' Woodland History Walking Tour

    • October 17, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Woodland Library, 250 First St., Woodland

    Please join the UFC Newcomers' Group  for a  Walking Tour of Historic Woodland. We will be guided by David Wilkinson, author of several books on the history, architecture, and trees of Woodland. We will stroll for 1 to 1 1/2 hours through downtown and into the residential area. Lunch will be on your own but ideas will be provided so groups can join their Newcomer Friends.

    Newcomers will receive an invitation to this event along with more details via an email link to Sign Up Genius.



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  • Benicia - A Great Day on the Bay

    • October 18, 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Benicia
    • 29
    Register

    Spend a day enjoying history, art, shopping, and food in Benicia- a coastal city known for its picturesque charm and natural beauty.

    Carpools will leave at 8:00 am sharp from the Big Five parking lot in Davis (1301 West Covell) and travel first to One House Bakery (918 First Street, Benicia) for a quick breakfast on your own. We will then drive to the historic Benicia Arsenal and Camel Barns (2024 Camel Road, Benicia) for our docent led tour at 10:00.  There is a small number of stairs to climb during the tour. 

    After the tour you are free to go to quaint First Street where you can visit art galleries and one of a kind shops.


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  • Telling Our Stories

    • November 12, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
    • 96
    Register

    "Telling Our Stories" is a generative writing class.  We'll read short examples of compelling prose and take inspiration from what works.  Whether you tackle a scene in your memoir-in-progress or write down some family history to share over the holidays, all experience levels are welcome.  No previous experience necessary.  

    Karolina Letunova grew up in Western Siberia.  She has a MFA from the University of Michigan.  Her work appears in The Threepenny Review, AGNI, and The Kenyon Review.  She received the 2023-2024 California Arts Council Emerging Artist Fellow.

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  • Holiday Appetizers - Davis Co-op Cooking Class (11/19)

    • November 19, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Davis Co-op Teaching Kitchen, 537 G Street Davis
    • 2
    Register

    You'll be ready for the holidays with your new appetizer skills!  We will be making three different items in this class:

    * Charcuterie board how-to!  We will make several spreads and dips to pair with cheese, crackers, vegetables, etc.  We will also learn to make salami rosettes

    * Savory Puff pastry appetizer which everyone will get to form by hand

    * Tapas-style appetizer(s) made by hand as well

    Class will take place on November 19 and November 20, please register for the date you wish to attend

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  • Holiday Appetizers - Davis Co-op Cooking Class (11/20)

    • November 20, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Davis Co-op Teaching Kitchen, 537 G Street Davis
    • 8
    Register

    You'll be ready for the holidays with your new appetizer skills!  We will be making three different items in this class:

    * Charcuterie board how-to!  We will make several spreads and dips to pair with cheese, crackers, vegetables, etc.  We will also learn to make salami rosettes

    * Savory Puff pastry appetizer which everyone will get to form by hand

    * Tapas-style appetizer(s) made by hand as well

    Class will take place on November 19 and November 20, please register for the date you wish to attend


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What Can a $4,000 Scholarship Do?

  • Help pay for tuition

  • Pay lab fees

  • Provide necessities such as rent and food

  • Purchase books and technology

  • Provide a huge boost in self-confidence, which helps the student persevere on their path of achievement

  • Most importantly, save the student hours of work. At $15.00 per hour, it would take approximately 267 hours to earn $4,000. That’s a lot of time that could be spent studying! 

Thanks to generous donations from members and others, UFC was able to give 7 talented UC Davis students scholarships totaling $30,500 in 2023. In addition, we awarded $2,000 scholarships to two Yolo County graduates entering UC Davis.

Mission Statement

UFC (University Farm Circle) connects campus and community through friendship, enrichment, and scholarships.

  • Friendship: Welcomes newcomers to the university campus and community.
  • Enrichment: Provides programs and activities to meet the needs and interests of its members.
  • Scholarships: Assists students through scholarships.

Become a member

You do not need to be associated with the University to be a member.

All are welcome!

Join us!

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Contact us

University Farm Circle
PO Box 858, Davis, CA 95617-0858
info@ufcdavis.org • www.ufcdavis.org

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