Thursday, October 30, 2025
Monday, October 27, 2025
Why Mindfulness Is a Superpower: An Animation
Practicing mindfulness is one of the single most powerful things you can do for your wellbeing.
Friday, October 24, 2025
SEE YOU TOMORROW! Community Clean Up!
When: Saturday, October 25th, 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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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
October is National Fire Prevention Month
Here are a few safety reminders to practice (for more tips, check out nfpa.org):
- Check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms monthly, install them on every level of your home, and replace the batteries annually.
- Create and practice a home fire escape plan.
- Practice safe cooking. Do not leave cooking food unattended.
- Use space heaters and candles with caution. Consider using a battery-operated candle, if possible, use safe and proper candle holders, do not use lit candles in sleeping areas, and do not leave them unattended.
- Make sure you use proper extension cords and do not use extension cords if damaged.
- Keep working fire extinguishers on every floor of your home and in the garage and/or workshop.
- When celebrating Halloween, use glow sticks or battery powered lights instead. Keep decorations away from open flames and other heat sources.
Direct: 707.372.4160
Email: info@ffinest.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The science of laughter - Sasha Winkler
Explore the common scientific theories about why humans laugh, and how this universal behavior evolved.
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Isn’t it odd that, when something’s funny, you might show your teeth, change your breathing, become weak and achy in some places, and maybe even cry? In other words, why do we do this bizarre thing that is laughter? Since there’s no archaeological record of laughter, it’s impossible to say exactly how and why it evolved, but scientists have some theories. Sasha Winkler digs into the reflex.
Lesson by Sasha Winkler, directed by Hanna Rybak.
Animal vocalization sounds are courtesy of Dr. Jaak Panksepp, Schwing, R., Nelson, X. J., Wein, A., & Parsons, S. (2017). Positive emotional contagion in a New Zealand parrot. Current Biology, 27(6), R213-R214.
Support Our Non-Profit Mission
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Sunday, October 12, 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.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Monday, October 6, 2025
Drive to Keep the Dream Alive
This year is our 15th annual Matt Garcia Foundation charity golf tournament. The board has decided to extend the discount registration of $200 per golfer until the day of the tournament, which will take place on Monday, October 13th at beautiful Rancho Solano golf course in Fairfield. Please come out and join us. For 15 consecutive years the proceeds from this golf tournament have been crucial in helping us to live out the legacy of the late Fairfield City Councilman Matt Garcia. Matt's vision has guided us, but we need continued support from all of you to make his dream a reality. We are committed to changing the culture of violence and crime in Fairfield and Solano County by empowering our youth to be the best they can be. If you golf, we would love to have you join us on the links. If you do not golf, join us for the dinner, silent auction, and raffle. Either way, you can help make a difference by joining us!
Direct: 707.372.4160
Email: info@ffinest.org
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Friday, October 3, 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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Email: info@ffinest.org
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