History of the Saturday Club

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Saturday Club was established in 1909, and was originally dedicated to ”the musical improvement of its members, and the stimulation of musical interest in Vacaville”. By 1914 the club purpose was amended to read “to form a recognized center for social and mental culture, to further the education of women for the responsibilities of life, to encourage all movements for the betterment of society, and to foster a generous public spirit”. It was updated again in 2002 to say “The Saturday Club of Vacaville supports the cultural arts in Solano County. In addition, the organization pursues the betterment of the community through various other means.” 

In 1937 the members acquired a clubhouse in downtown Vacaville and held many social events, fundraisers, and meetings there for the next 16 years. A new clubhouse, built in 1953, continues to be operated for meetings, fundraising events, and community rental space. Some past Saturday Club projects included advocating for music teachers in the schools, establishing a public library, establishing a senior club, sponsoring USO events during World War II, sponsoring a Solano County Immunization Clinic, supporting the “Save the Trees” Initiative in the 1970's, and more. 

Through the years, the Club donated funds or clubhouse use to the Art League, Meals on Wheels, the Vacaville Museum, the Concert Society, the Public Education Fund, Opportunity House Homeless Shelter, North Bay Opera, and other local organizations.

Saturday Club celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2009 with a reception, open to the public. At the event the Club received a State of California Resolution recognizing its contributions to the Community and the Arts. Today the Club continues to hold regular meetings, donates to the Saturday Club Foundation, established for scholarships to students in the arts, provides gifts to residents at local senior care facilities, and manages it's clubhouse. It provides opportunities for leadership to its members, and mentorship to the many organizations that make Vacaville a wonderful place to live.