Woodland's second annual TILLYfest will be held Saturday at Heritage Plaza in downtown Woodland featuring a celebration for two world champion cows.
"Both champions are purebred Registered Holsteins, the renowned black and white dairy breed developed over many centuries in Holland," the event's press release stated. "Both cows are famous for the same achievement: breaking the world record for lifetime milk production. The only difference is that they were born exactly 100 years apart! Tilly Alcartra in 1908 and Nor-Bert Colby Connie in 2008."
The release noted that Connie is a direct descendant of Tilly.
The event is free to the public with the exception of a historical breakfast presentation that reservations can be made for by visiting tillyfest.org.
Vendors, food, refreshments, a silent auction and a celebration of roots music will take place on the plaza and nine blue-grass, country-western and folk bands will perform in various venues throughout downtown Woodland, according to the release.
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West Sacramento's River Fox Train is welcoming people to "step aboard the Magical Christmas Train and be transported to an enchanting winter wonderland."
"Santa's elves will be on board the train to guide passengers in holiday sing-a-long, elfish games and fun festive activities," the event's website stated. "Children can remind Santa how nice they have been all year with a letter to Santa."
Standard tickets cost $74 and $11 for kids 2 and under. They include a train ride, cookies, hot chocolate, a souvenir mug and a personal visit with Santa Claus, according to the website.
"All the way from the North Pole, Santa Claus joins us for a visit with each family," the website emphasized. "Don't forget your camera! Santa and friends are sure to bring smiles and joy to all aboard.
To book tickets or to learn more, visit riverfoxtrain.com/experiences/magical-christmas-train.
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YoloWorks! will be offering a job training program every Thursday aimed at giving participants a better chance at being hired.
The first is the organization's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act session that will fund up to $7,000 for eligible training and education programs, provide leads on employment opportunities and events, prepare participants for interview preparation and provide referrals to support services, according to its flyer.
The sessions will be held every 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Thursday at the YoloWorks! Career Center located at 500 Jefferson Blvd. STE A in West Sacramento.
To learn more, visit yoloworks.org.
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Yolo County recently launched a free Spanish-language version of their Northstar Digital Literacy classes created to assist job seekers "in acquiring the essential digital literacy skills necessary for job searching, securing employment and managing daily tasks online."
"This initiative directly responds to the feedback received from Yolo County farmworkers during the Winter Financial Assistance Program, who expressed a need for basic computer classes to enhance their knowledge and self-sufficiency when applying to programs and for their leisure activities," a county press release stated.
The classes are open to all Spanish speakers at no cost and no prior computer experience is necessary, according to the release. Classes will occur on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon starting Nov. 1 and ending on Feb. 28, 2024. They'll take place at the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency's Madison Room located at 25 N. Cottonwood St. in Woodland.
"The curriculum will cover essential computer skills (Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows, Mac OS), essential software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and using technology for routine activities (Social Media, Information Literacy, and Creative Job Search)," the release explained.
Furthermore, participants will be able to access the modules and take tests online at DigitalLiteracyAssessment.org.
"Upon completing each test, users will receive results outlining their mastered skills and areas in need of improvement," the release added. "Many community organizations offer computer classes aligned with Northstar Digital Literacy Standards."
If interested in doing the digital literacy training independently, visit yoloworks.org and click on NorthStar Digital Literacy under the JobSeeker tab.
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