Have you gotten your hands on our June issue?! 📰☀️ As we spend this month celebrating all things Pride—from Davis PrideFest to the Woodland Pride Parade—we’re proud to feature a special audio story that invites you to listen in on a fun conversation with members of the Sashay Society at Davis Senior High. Just scan the qr code to listen :) We are also psyched to tell you we’ve launched a summer pen pal club! Whether you’re a kid looking for a new friend or a senior with stories to share, there’s magic in the mailbox waiting to be discovered. Flip to page 16 to get started. So much more in this month’s issue, including: ⭐️ A powerful reflection on freedom and what happens when it is taken away. Reviewing My Lost Freedom, George Takei’s Golden Poppy Award winner about Japanese American incarceration. ⭐ Davis PrideFest schedule of events. ⭐ Davis Music Fest brings three days of music to town. ⭐ Details on the Davis skate park overhaul. ⭐ Updates on the Natalie’s Corner splash pad. ⭐ Get to know the family behind Hensliegh Health Beef, one of our very favorite Davis Farmers Market vendors. ⭐ A global, weekly 5k experience sets up in Mace Ranch Park—it’s free and you can join! ⭐ Considering trading your vehicle in for bike life? The Bike Campaign introduces us to one of their newly minted “roll models”! ⭐ Best $20 meal in Davis from @mydaviscalifornia. ⭐ Bob Dunning celebrates a year of epic success on Substack. ⭐ Preview June’s 2nd Friday ArtAbout. ⭐ PLUS HUNDREDS OF FREE, LOCAL EVENTS!!! We hope this issue helps you feel more connected, more seen, and more inspired. https://online.fliphtml5.com/ifice/qqek/