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What's Happening in Richmond
December 14, 2010
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Music, holiday art shows and holiday cheer, there's always something happening in Richmond! On Thursday evening come on down to the Point and you may be lucky enough to see a most unique way of displaying Holiday Lights.
Be sure to check out "Holiday Happenings in Richmond" below. Here we endeavor to bring to you the bazaars, festivals, Santa Claus sitings and other events that we know about. If your event is not listed, please email your information for inclusion in next week's edition.
Want to learn more about Richmond? Check out our website!! Or visit the Community Calendar to see what events are coming up.
Michelle Itagaki
Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau
PS. Remember, if your event isn't listed here, we probably aren't aware of it. Either send us your information by Monday morning to be included in the weekly edition or enter your event on the Community Calendar.
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Public Enemy Number One-FOG!!
| Fats, Oils and Grease-known collectively as FOG-represent the most serious enemy of our public sewer lines. When FOG is dumped
down the drain, it goes straight into our sewers and forms large, thick grease balls that clog the pipes.
Clogged pipes can result in spills, creating environmental problems, traffic tie-ups, or even flooded businesses. Read more in this brochure. |
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Home Front Heroes Bus Tour
| Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park
9:30 am to 12::00 pm
Space is limited to the first 16 people who sign up. For Reservations call 510-232-5050. FREE! |
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Comedy Night at the Boilerhouse
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Boilerhouse Restaurant
1414 Harbour Way South
Saturday, December 18th
Doors open at 8:00 pm
$15 per person
Headliner: Carla Clayy Carla Clayy is a native San Franciscan and has spent the last several years making people laugh all over the country. Since childhood, her quick wit has gotten her out of and into trouble. Ever since she can remember, she has been involved in the entertainment business. Carla's act is clean, has mass audience appeal and is just plain funny. A favorite as San Francisco Punch Line, you can see her frequenting various clubs around the Bay Area and beyond.
Followed by:
Sean Keane Regular performer at the SF Punchline. Winner, 2008 Twisted Biscuit Competition. Two-time winner, Iron Comic Competition, SF; 3rd place, SF Comedy Club Competition, 2007. AND
Aundre The Wonderwoman An engaging and clever satirist, Aundré has been described as "The Queen of Nothing Sacred" and takes on everything from animal lovers to presidential politics. |
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Marvel at the Model Trains
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Golden State Model Railroad Museum
900-A Dornan Drive
Noon - 5:00pm
Admission Prices (when trains are running)
$4 for Adults
$2 for Senior Citizens and Children under 12
$9 for Families
510-234-4884 (recorded message only)
During December we run trains on SATURDAYS as well as Sundays at the Golden State Model Railroad Museum!
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Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday December 18th
Sunday December 19th
10am - 5 pm
Youth/Seniors $10
General Admission $15
Santa's elves have taken over Playland and played jokes on us all by hiding presents everywhere. It's up to you and your family to round up the elves and get the keys to the places where everything is hidden. Playland-Not-at-the-Beach transforms into a Winter Wonderland of lights, ornaments and laughter for this special time of the year.
Playland is a Museum of Old-Fashioned Fun chock-full with over 30 pinball machines set on FREE play, penny arcade games and a carousel carnival (where you can win prizes!), miniature circus, magic shows, and interactive displays honoring America's Bygone Amusements. More information about Playland here
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| Marina Gardens Bingo
1401 Marina Way South
Wednesday - Saturdays
Doors Open at 5 pm
Games begin at 7 pm
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Bingo players are loving this wonderful hall, the friendly and safe environment and the honest games. Marina Gardens Bingo has become a new destination for people come from all over the bay area.
See flyer for more details
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Chicago Style Stepping' Lessons
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Richmond PAL Auditorium
2200 Macdonald, Second Floor
Every Thursday
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$10 per class
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Richmond Certified Farmers Market at Civic Center Parking Lot
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Civic Center Parking Lot
24th & Barrett Avenue
Fridays
8 am - 5 pm
Richmond Certified Farmers Market is open every Friday, year round from 8am to 5 pm. The market, in the Richmond Auditorium parking lot at 24th and Barrett Avenue, has offered locally grown fruit, vegetables, nuts, plants,eggs, chickens and other edibles since l983 that is for 27 years. A free market basket is given away each week. For more information contact Seve Ghigliotto, market manager, at 510-206-7271. |
Last Week for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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Masquers Playhouse
105 Park Place
Through December 18th
All seats $20
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm
Sunday matinees at 2 pm on Nov 21st
& Dec 5th, 12th
In this musical comedy, six young people in the throes of puberty learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. It is the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.
NOTE: Before every performance, four audience volunteers are recruited to participate on stage as guest spellers. Each new foursome guarantees a new set of hilarious and unexpected experiences - each night is unique!
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510Arts
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World Culture in the East Bay
Looking for an Art event in the East Bay? The Arts & Culture communities in Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley & Richmond have formed a cultural corridor partnership to bring these events to you in an easy to find format. 510arts.com is a web portal linked to each city's own Arts calendar. Bookmark this page for your future use!
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Game On!
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Boilerhouse Restaurant
1414 Harbour Way South
Every Monday night
Come watch the game with us at the BoilerHouse and enjoy the season food and drinks specials.
Al fans welcome- Monday Night Football, College Football, NBA basketball...
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN RICHMOND
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Here, in one place are all the Holiday events that we have been notified about. If you don't see your event here, please e-mail details and a short descriptive text to us for placement next week.
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Nourish the Community Holiday Mixer
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BoilerHouse Restaurant
1414 Harbor Way South
Thursday, December 16h
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holiday Mixer, Canned Food & Book Drive
Nurture our children's growing minds and bodies by donating books & food.
* Meet The Ed. Fund Board and Staff
* Enjoy Holiday Fare
* Support West County Children
* Promote Literacy
Donations of canned food will benefit The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Donations of new books for K-12 schools will be dispersed among West Contra Costa County public schools.
For information on The Ed. Fund and the most needed books and food, visit our website or call (510) 233-1464.
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"pARTy in the Point" Again!
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Thursday, Dec 16th
6-10:00 pm,
"pARTy in the Point" will kick off the holiday season with an open house featuring original art at Guillermina Antiques, Refined by Fire, Art Lounge, Hydrangea, Schurman Art Gallery, and Point Richmond Art Collective. Come join the fun.
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Downtown Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting CeremonyRichmond Civic Auditorium 403 Civic Center Plaza Friday, December 17th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm FREE A Winter Showcase of East Bay Center of the Performing Arts Group Classes and Ensembles.
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1st Annual Project Overcoat Campaign
| | The Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Project Overcoat Campaign, a coat drive designed to collect new and gently used coats and blankets for more than 200 homeless men, women and children. This year's event is sponsored by Wilson & Kratzer Mortuaries. The Project Overcoat campaign begins on Monday, November 8-Friday, December 3, 2010. Coats & blankets may be conveniently dropped off Monday- Saturday from 8am-5pm at two Wilson & Kratzer locations: Civic Center Chapel, 455 24th Street, Richmond, CA 94804 and Mission Bells Chapel, 13644 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94806. Coats and blankets will be distributed on Wednesday December 8, 2010 at the GRIP Program office. For questions about Project Overcoat, please contact Kia Croom at 510-233-2141 ext. |
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Celebrate the Holidays with Los Cenzontles
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Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center
13108 San Pablo Ave
Saturday, December 18th 6:30pm Tickets: Suggested $5 donation at the door
Happy Holidays! December is upon us and we hope you'll mark your calendars (and get here early!) to attend our annual holiday concert Saturday, December 18. Live performances by Los Cenzontles and students with traditional mariachi, jarocho, rancheras and an appearance by our student rock band. For more information call: 510-233-8015. |
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Holly, Jolly Holiday Fun at Hilltop Mall
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Hilltop Mall
2200 Hilltop Mall Road
Holiday Schedule
Santa Photos at Hilltop Mall. Santa Photos will be located in JCPenney Court - Lower Level
Santa Photo Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am-8pm Friday - Saturday 10am-8pm Sunday (Nov.) 12pm - 6pm, (Dec.) 11am-7pm Christmas Eve - 9am - 5pm
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Annual Holiday Bake Sale
| Point Richmond Community Center
139 Washington Ave. (at Park Place)
Saturday, December 18th
10 am - 3 pm
Delicious homemade holiday baked goods and treats for gifts and to have on hand for your holiday entertaining. Come early, there's always a line before the door opens.
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Art from the Heart
| NIAD
551 23rd Street
Monday, November 22nd - December 30th
Monday -Friday, 9:00 am -4:00 pm
FREE
Join us for NIAD's annual exhibit and Holiday Sale. The show includes work by every NIAD artist, teaching staff and generous volunteers. Over 70 pieces of art grace the walls of our gallery. During the event you can also purchase discounted work in our gallery store and studio for your friends and loved ones. The show and sale can't be missed!
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Christmas Eve Jazz Service
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First United Methodist Church of Richmond
201 Martina St. (at W. Richmond Ave.)
Thursday, December 24th
7:00 pm
Dan Damon Quartet and special musical guests - come early for a seat, always standing room only, free will offering.
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201 W Richmond Avenue
Suite B
Richmond, California 94801
510-237-1403 |
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Are you planning an event? Give us a call and we'll help you plan!!(510) 237-1403
or send an email.
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