May 19, 2009

What I love about Downtown Vacaville

Posted to Area Attractions, Pam Marshall

I came to work at Kappel & Kappel Realtors in Vacaville on February 1st, 2008 as the new Relocation and Client Services Director, after Sandy Jenkins decided to try her hand at retirement after 28 years. Since I live in Contra Costa County, I was a little concerned about working in a smaller town. You know how people say the unknown is always a little scary?. Well, as my husband says, “let’s not worry about the sun not coming up tomorrow.” I hate it when he’s right.

This is one of the most delightful towns ever. We have a quaint downtown area where people actually speak to you - yes, even strangers. The shopkeepers get to know you by name. There is a small bakery/sandwich shop on Main Street right across from my office, named Pure Grain Bakery. I had called in the same Panini sandwich order several times and after I gave them the information for the sandwich, they said, “Is this Pam?” Wow, I was flabbergasted!

The City of Vacaville has built a town square in the middle of downtown right on Main Street. While visiting Poland, Vacaville Mayor, Len Augustine was impressed with the European style of the town squares where people gather to get information and socialize. Plans were soon started for the one we have right here in Vacaville.

Vacaville’s town square hosts live music from local musicians from 5/13 – 9/30 every Wed starting at 11:30 AM- 1PM. Check out the downtown activity for other fun events such as Friday nights Creek Walk concert series. The website is www.downtownvacaille.com.

Look for my next blog on the 2nd Annual International Chili Society Cook-off to be held downtown August 15th. Where? In the town square – where else?

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Posted By: Pam Marshall