Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Why Is Blue So Rare In Nature?


Duh, except for the sky… and the ocean… 

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Friday, September 26, 2025

Importance of Limiting Screen Time


There are several reasons to limit the time you are in front of a screen (especially computers, cell phones, etc). In today’s world, people are spending over seven hours a day on average looking at screens, whether watching T.V., working on computers, scrolling through social media, gaming or streaming content.

Here are some suggestions for adding healthy guidelines into your screen time:

Set screen-free times:

Designate specific times for no screens, such as during meals and for an hour before bedtime to improve sleep quality. 

Create screen-free zones:

Make certain areas of your home, like the dinner table or bedrooms, free from devices to encourage connection and focus. 

Turn off notifications:

Limit interruptions from messages and social media by turning off non-essential notifications. 

Prioritize Offline Activities

Encourage alternative activities:

Offer and participate in activities that don't involve screens, such as reading books, playing sports, walking, pursuing healthy hobbies.. 

Schedule family time:

Plan family activities and make a conscious effort to engage with each other without devices getting in the way. 

Stay active:

Incorporate physical activity into your day to prevent a sedentary lifestyle often associated with excessive screen time.

Use the 20-20-20 rule:

Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

For more helpful tips on this topic

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

COMING UP : Community Clean Up, September 27th


When: Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Where: Matt Garcia Foundation Office, 717 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533

The Matt Garcia Foundation will provide gloves, garbage pickers and buckets for collecting the trash.

Students can earn community service hours. Lunch provided after the cleanup.

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

The Strange Science of Why We Dream


It would be a lot easier to study the science of dreaming if we weren’t asleep every time we did it. Why do we dream? What does dreaming do for our brains? How did dreaming evolve? Here’s a look at the current theories from psychology and neuroscience.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

FSVAA's Artwalk in Fairfield


FSVAA's Artwalk in Fairfield
Every Third Friday - June 20th
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Admission is FREE

Fairfield Arts
710 Jackson St., Fairfield

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament


We are thrilled about this year’s 15th Annual Matt Garcia Foundation Drive to Keep the Dream Alive Charity Golf Tournament. It will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Rancho Solano Golf Club.

Official Registration Link

As always, your support helps us continue Matt’s dream of empowering youth, reducing crime, and strengthening our community. We would love to have you join us for this special milestone year!

With gratitude,
Teresa Courtemanche
President | The Matt Garcia Foundation
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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Can saunas make you live longer? - Max G. Levy


Explore how saunas can affect your body, and dig into the health benefits and limitations of this millennia-old tradition.

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Monday, September 8, 2025

2nd Tuesday of Every Month


The Homicide Survivors Support Group offers a compassionate space for those affected by violent loss. Together, we share our grief, support one another, and honor our loved ones. Our mission is to foster healing, resilience, and hope in the face of
unimaginable loss.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

What staying up all night does to your brain - Anna Rothschild


Explore how pulling an all-nighter can impact your cognitive function, and find out what happens to your brain when you don't sleep.

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