AT A GLANCE

WHAT: Newcomers Welcome Coffee, with information about Newcomers group activities as well as farm circle programs and interest sections.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Sept. 18

WHERE: Janine Mozée’s home, 1347 Cassel Lane, Davis (off Sycamore Lane, with parking available in the church lot across the street)

MORE INFORMATION is available from co-chairs Mozée, (530) 204-7820 or janinemozee@hotmail.com, or Sheila Beyer, (530) 231-5059 or stbchichi@aol.com.

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WHAT: Fall Tea, where you can learn more about — and sign up for — farm circle programs and interest sections. The tea also serves as the venue for the annual presentation of farm circle scholarships to UC Davis students.

WHEN: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3

WHERE: Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center

MORE INFORMATION is available from Colette Kitlas, (530) 756-2052, or Lydia Baskin, (530) 756-6306.

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Reservations are not necessary for either event, and there is no charge for either event.

The University Farm Circle, UC Davis' oldest support group, has scheduled its annual Newcomers Welcome Coffee for Tuesday, Sept. 18, marking nearly 100 years of welcoming women to the university and the greater community.

The annual Fall Tea for new and returning members is set for Wednesday, Oct. 3. During this event, the farm circle will present its annual round of scholarships to UC Davis students.

The farm circle — founded in 1914 when the campus was known as the University Farm — originally offered a social connection for faculty wives, and female staff and students. Today's membership of more than 400 comprises women of all ages who may or may not be affiliated with the university, but who support it just the same.

According to the farm circle’s mission statement, the organization “aims to connect campus and community through scholarship, enrichment and friendship.”

Women who are new to the community or new to the farm circle are invited to join the "Newcomers" and participate in small-group activities designed to encourage interaction between new and continuing members, as well as provide information about the campus, community and the farm circle. The Newcomers calendar for 2012-13.

Newcomers also are welcome to attend University Farm Circle programs and participate in the organization's many interest sections, which include antiquing, bird watching, book club, walking, wine tasting, yoga and Spanish conversation.

The listing for the University Connections section states: “Want your brain gently shaken, not stirred? We connect to UC Davis via lectures, music, art and events to free our minds without liberating our pocket books (i.e., low- or no-charge events).”

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