University Farm Circle (UFC) upcoming events

Science, Service and Serendipity: One Scientist's Journey from HIV Research to Global Change (October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Dr. Koen Van Rompay invites you on a remarkable journey through his life and work. As an infectious disease researcher at UC Davis, he developed interventions now used worldwide in the fight against HIV. In 1997, a transformative trip to India inspired him to found the nonprofit organization Sahaya International, which supports programs across developing nations. Through his story, Dr. Van Rompay illustrates how each of us can create powerful ripple effects - and discover a sense of purpose and possibility - by daring to step beyond our comfort zones.

Doors open at 9:30 am.

Cost: $15

Registration Period: 8/15/26 - 10/12/26

Sonoma Bus Trip: di Rosa Contemporary Art Museum, Lunch and Shopping (October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Join us as we travel to the Napa/Sonoma areas to visit the di Rosa Art Museum and enjoy some time in Sonoma. After the museum tour, the bus will take us to the Sonoma Plaza where you can enjoy shopping and lunch on your own. Register early for this program and get ready to enjoy a lovely fall trip.

Meet at 8:15 AM at Target shopping center in front of Round Table Pizza, 4551 2nd St, Davis. Bus leaves promptly at 8:30 AM.

Cost: $70, no refunds after 10/1/26

Registration Period: 8/15/26 - 10/1/26

Experience Beautiful Capay Valley at Taber Ranch Winery (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

We will carpool through scenic rolling countryside to Capay Valley where we will enjoy outdoor covered seating for a light lunch of artisanal pizza and salad. Six Taber Ranch wines will be poured for us to taste. After lunch, we will have the opportunity to stroll under the row of olives trees and enjoy the peaceful outdoors.

If you are carpooling with us, please meet at the parking lot next to Big 5 Sporting Goods at the Marketplace Shopping Center in North Davis at 10 a.m. For those not joining the carpool, meet us at Taber Ranch's parking lot at 11 a.m.

Registration Period: 9/15/26 - 10/30/26, no refunds after 10/23/26 unless your spot can be filled

Cost: $45

Hearty Soups Cooking Class (November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

As the air turns crisp, it's the perfect time to gather in the kitchen and let something warm simmer on the stove. Join us for a Hearty Soups cooking class where you'll learn to prepare two comforting classics: a rich savory coq au vin and a wholesome vegetarian minestrone.

After cooking, we'll sit down together to enjoy the fruits of our labor. You will head home with the recipes and the confidence to recreate these satisfying dishes in your own kitchen.

Registration Period: 9/15/26 - 11/2/26

Cost: $29

Hearty Soups Cooking Class (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

After cooking, we'll sit down together to enjoy the fruits of our labor. You will head home with the recipes and the confidence to recreate these satisfying dishes in your own kitchen.

Registration Period: 9/15/26 - 11/2/26

Cost: $29

Hearty Soups Cooking Class (November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

After cooking, we'll sit down together to enjoy the fruits of our labor. You will head home with the recipes and the confidence to recreate these satisfying dishes in your own kitchen.

Registration Period: 9/15/26 - 11/2/26

Cost: $29

Candlelight Dinner "Holiday Harmonies" (December 03, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Enjoy a glass of wine (no-host) while admiring beautifully decorated tables inspired by favorite holiday songs, from Jingle Bells, Winter Wonderland, and Let It Snow to Feliz Navidad. Our creative UFC members bring each holiday tune to life through their festive table designs.

When you check in you will be given a "reserved" card that you may place at any open seat. Doors will open for dinner at 5:15 P.M.

Our sit-down dinner will offer a house salad of spinach, apple, dried cranberries and walnuts dressed with balsamic vinaigrette and gorgonzola served on the side, along with rolls and butter and a choice of Chicken Marsala or vegan/vegetarian Pasta Primavera. Assorted dessert bars and coffee will bring the event to a perfectly sweet close.

In the generous spirit of the season, please help us load the van with your donations of non-perishable food so that we can share our good fortune with hungry students at UCD. Food insecurity is something that no one should have to suffer, let alone college students. Donate without leaving your car! Simply pull up, place your donations in the van, and be on your way to dinner or home. Let's overwhelm the UCD Student Pantry with more donations than ever!

Gift Basket Sale begins at 4:00 P.M.

Our always popular holiday gift baskets will be sold beginning at 4:00 P.M. on the patio at the front of the building and ending at 5:00 P.M. It is not necessary to attend the dinner to purchase a basket.

Cost: $72.00

Registration Period: October 15, 2026 - November 20, 2026. Deadline for refund November 15, 2026

Victorian Christmas in Nevada City (December 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Every December, the historic California Gold Rush town of Nevada City transforms into a Victorian delight featuring music, costumed carolers, horse-drawn carriages and over 120 artisan craft and food vendors. A shuttle will transport us from the parking lot of the Eric Rood Center to the downtown festivities where we will spend approximately 3 hours. Wear comfortable shoes and dress in warm layers. Many festival goers wear period costumes! Although this is generally a rain or shine event, extreme weather could cause the event to be cancelled.

At 12 noon our carpool will leave from the Target parking lot located at 601 2nd St., Davis; we will drive 75 miles to the Eric Rood Center located at 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City. A shuttle bus will then take us to the downtown festival. Guests/relatives might choose to informally join us by meeting the carpool at the Eric Rood Center.

Lunch, libations and shopping on your own.

Cost: $8.00, must bring cash for the shuttle

Reservation Period: October 15, 2026 - November 30, 2026