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What's Happening in Richmond
November 1, 2011
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Wine Tasting, fundraisers for Haiti, learn about the Rain Forest, support the Police/Fire Christmas Toy Program, see a play, visit our art galleries - plenty to do this week in Richmond!
Michelle
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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Old World Wine Tasting
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Hotel Mac
50 Washington Avenue
Tuesday, November 1st
5:00 - 7:00 pm
$5 donation to PAL
Join us for our annual Old World Wine tasting. For only a $5 donation to the Richmond PAL, you will be able to try over 30 different wines and have the opportunity to purchase your favorites at a, one night only, discounted price.
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Rainforest Conservation and the Indigenous Perspective
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The NeXus at United Earth Networks
1414 Harbour Way south Suite 1010
Wednesday, November 2nd
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$20 and a dish to share
Potluck dinner and presentation sponsored by Friendly Favors
No need to be a Friendly Favors member to attend
One of our most effective conservationists and one of the few Westerners who understand how indigenous Amazonian people see the world, Jonathon is considered an invaluable cultural bridge in saving the rainforest
Jonathon Miller Weisberger is an American Ethnobotanist who has studied the medicinal plants used by the indigenous people of South America and shares what he has learned at his seaside jungle lodge in Costa Rica.
Jonathon spent his childhood in Ecuador and went on to study at Humboldt State University where he became active helping to save the ancient redwood forest. He returned to Ecuador in 1990 to dedicate 10 years to rainforest conservation and cultural heritage efforts in the Ecuadorian Amazon. There he recorded the medicinal traditions of indigenous people and learned their time tested conservation practices.
In the early 2000s Costa Rica allowed Jonathon to bring the many medicinal plants he identified and to cultivate them at his reserve in the Osa Peninsula by the Corcovado National Park, near Panama on the Pacific side. This special land is accessible only by boat since the thick jungle and high cliffs prevent roads from being built. Jonathon also designed and built in his pristine land a unique gathering place that is becoming a popular destination place for young creatives - www.guariadeosa.com.
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Plan for a Sustainable and Livable Richmond for All
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Richmond Auditorium
403 Civic Center Plaza
Thursday, November 3rd
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
FREE
The City of Richmond is partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and a number of organizations and agencies to host the Federal
Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Environmental Justice: "Plan for a Sustainable and Livable Richmond for All".
A bus tour will take place from 8:00 AM -10:00 AM with sessions beginning at 10:00 AM. This convening will focus on jobs to secure strong, healthy, and sustainable, equitable communities. Session topics include a healthy and revitalized Richmond, approaches to job creation, transportation justice, achieving equitable communities, food financing, and green jobs.
Event hosts include Building Blocks for Kids Collaborative, Community Housing Development Corporation, Contra Costa County Health Services, Federal Reserve, Richmond Community Foundation, Rubicon Programs, Urban Habitat, and West County Toxics Coalition in collaboration with Congressman George Miller and Supervisor John Gioia.
Performances will be provided by the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here or by calling Richmond Environmental Initiatives at (510) 621-1554."
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Fourth Annual Christmas Toy Program Breakfast |
Courtyard by Marriott
3150 Garrity Way
Friday, November 4th
Breakfast served 6:30 am - 9:00 am
Donations accepted
Join the Richmond & El Cerrito Fire Departments and Police Departments along with Chevron Fire Department in kicking off their annual Christmas Toy Program Season. Enjoy breakfast and a drawing while writing a check for the program. For thousands of Richmond residents, this program provides both Christmas gifts and groceries for the holidays. Support this important endeavor with a donation, volunteer your time.- or BOTH!
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Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front NHP Tours
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Bay Trail Walk
Ford Point
Saturday, November 5th
11:00am-12:30pm
Stroll with a park ranger along the Bay Trail from Ford Point (end of Harbour Way South) to Marina Bay Park and discuss the enormous teamwork effort of the WWII home front. (Easy)
Rosie The Riveter Memorial Tour
Marina Bay Park
Marina Way Parkway & Regatta
Saturday, November 5th
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
FREE
Join a park ranger for a 45 minute program exploring civilian contributions on the home front during Word War II. Tour starts at the Rosie the Riveter Memorial in Marina Bay Park.
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Mother & Daughter: Cool and Confident Workshop
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260 Broadway
Saturday, November 5th
9:00 am - Noon
FREE
Girls Inc. of West Contra Costa County and Dove presents Mother & Daughter: Cool & Confident Workshop. We invite girls between the ages of 8-11 and their female guradian to join us as we come together to learn about encouragement. body awareness and building confidence in ones appearance. Free good bags for all girls in attendance. Light refreshments will be served. Reserve your space by calling 510-232-5440
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Contra Costa College Meat & Seafood Fundraiser
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Contra Costa College
Corner of El Portal & Castro Street
Saturday, November 5th
Sunday, November 6th
Noon - 5:00 pm
Premium Quality Meats & Seafood Comparable to Warehouse Store Prices!
Items available (subject to availability):
** filet mignon ** rib-eyes ** ny steaks ** top sirloin ** ground beef ** sausages ** bacon ** ham ** chicken ** prawns ** tilapia * red snapper
1. All USDA Inspected Choice or Better (Seafood FDA Inspected obtained from USDA inspected plants.
2. Butcher on site to cut the meat to your specifications for $5.00.
Get great deals for holiday dinners. Come out and enjoy great savings on Meat & Seafood while Supporting CCC Athletics.
For more information call Michele Jackson 510.235.7800 ext. 4341 or mjackson@contracosta.edu
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Girl on Girl Dodgeball Tournament
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Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South
Saturday, November 5th
Doors open 6:30 pm
Games begin 7:30 pm
$20 per person
48 teams of "girls who dodge balls" will compete on 3 courts for cash prizes!
Arm-wrestling & Push-up Battles
Bull-riding competitions
Dance floor
Food and cash bars.
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Haiti Rising
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The NeXus at United Earth Networks
1414 Harbour Way South Suite 1010
Sunday, November 6th
4:00pm - 9:00 pm
$15-35 sliding scale
Purchase tickets
On Fete Gede, the night of Festival of the Ancestors (Haitian Day of the Dead), we will gather to honor those who passed in the earthquake and celebrate the resilience, survival and self-determination of our Haitian family.
An inspiring array of artists from coast to coast with bloodlines in the Haitian Diaspora across the globe are coming together to make a powerful offering to Spirit, and to support the collaborative healing work Ayiti Ressurect is engaged in Leogane, Comier, Haiti.
*folk soul songtress, GINA BREEDLOVE*
*r & b, jazz, soul singer LALIN ST JUSTE*
*soul-stirring spoken word by CLIMBING POETREE*
*modern jazz dance by JENE LEVINE SNIPES*
*Haitian drumming by DANIEL BREVIL*
*hip hop dub poetry by AMBESSA THE ARTICULATE*
*blues by CLEOME BOVE*
*reggae by ABJA*
& Special Guests!!
HOME-COOKED HAITIAN & VEGETARIAN FOOD WILL BE SERVED
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| Marina Gardens Bingo
1401 Marina Way South
Wednesday - Saturdays Doors Open at 5 pm
Games begin at 7 pm |
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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Golden State Model Railroad Museum
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Golden State Model Railroad Museum900-A Dornan Drive Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays Noon - 5:00 pm $4 for Adults $2 for Senior Citizens & Children under 12 $9 for Families Fully wheelchair accessible Train fans of all ages will be thrilled to see the largest model train museum in Northern California. See the website for more information. Trains run on Sundays only!
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Gang of Four + 1 at NIAD
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NIAD
553 23rd Street
FREE
Gang of Four +1 features two distinct exhibitions, a group show of NIAD artists featured in Create at BAM/PFA, and we're inaugurating our new Project Wall.
Work by Jeremy Burleson, Willie Harris, Marlon Mullen and Attilio Crescenti will be on display in the main gallery. Each artist has a small body of work in the Create exhibition, but we thought you should see more of their creative output.
In addition to the group show we're very happy to inaugurate our new Project Wall exhibition space, which is adjacent to the gallery. This new venue will highlight new and experimental studio projects. Jonathan Velasquez will be the first NIAD artist to transform the wall with an installation exploring his identity.
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Weekly Events at the Boilerhouse
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Boilerhouse Restaurant
1414 Harbour Way South
SATURDAY SUPPER - 10% off with Local ID
Locally Sourced Chef Special
SATURDAY SUPPER CLUB
Special Menu · 8pm - 11pm
Featuring Live Music performed by our Local Artist of the Month
Visit us on Facebook for menu and music guest schedule
and watch NFL - MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
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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.
A free market basket is given away each week. For more information contact Seve Ghigliotto, market manager, at 510-206-7271. |
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Pinball Weekend
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Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday, October 29th
Sunday, October 30th
10:00 am -5:00 pm.
Adults $15
Children under 14/Seniors $10
Did you realize that playing pinball was illegal up until the 1970s in the most of the U.S., and that it's still outlawed in Oakland. Come find out why as you play on our seven decades of pinball machine classics. For this weekend we have some special surprises planned for you to learn about the dubious past of this fun activity!
More information about Playland here
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The Baltic
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The Baltic
135 Park Place
Tuesday, November 1st
9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Movie Night Wednesday, November 2nd
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday night Jitterbug
"On The Air" is a swing/jump group good for both listening and dancing; think of Louie Prima meets Louie Jordan and Fat's Waller. Toe tapping. Fun. Thursday, November 3rd 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Baltic Sessions Hosted by Larry Lawson, Michael Van, Kid Eckel, Brian Lawrance and Noah takes place every first Thursday. This group has a core of experienced Point Richmond and Bay Area Musicians. Other musicians are welcome to join in.. They will be "free-styling" different known and homemade tunes. Friday, November 4th 9:30 pm - 11:59 pm Reed Fromer Band The Reed Fromer Band is one of the Bay Area's most dynamic and enjoyable R&B bands, featuring top-level musicians and powerful vocals. Saturday, November 5th 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm David M'Ore ~ Blues / Rock If you are looking for Passion, Blood, and Fire you must check this Hot Powerblues Trio!!! Sunday, November 6th
6:00pm - 9:00 pm
Adachi & Preuss Duo - Jazz "standards" - piano/guitar duet featuring Michael Adachi and Jon Preuss at the Baltic Restaurant.
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The RAC Remembers
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Richmond Art Center
2540 Barrett Avenue
Through November 12th
Exhibits
MAIN, SOUTH and WEST GALLERIES
Beyond Tradition: Art Legacies at the Richmond Art Center, Part II
In continued celebration of the Richmond Art Center's 75th Anniversary, Beyond Tradition, Part II features the work of recognized artists that have been a part of the center's history from the 1980's until the present. Curated by Emily Anderson and Anthony Pinata.
COMMUNITY GALLERY
The Anxious Landscape - Photographs by Malcolm Lubliner
Featuring photographs from Lubliner's series titled The Anxious Landscape. The work uses two visually related stories - those places where nature and human enterprise merge and where automobiles amplify the story. What interests Lubliner is the "humorous, ironic, sometimes disturbing edge of environmental uncertainty that has become our common province."
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Celebrating Extraordinary Art
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Richmond Museum of History
400 Nevin Avenue
Through December 17th
The Museum's new exhibit Photographs of DOROTHEA LANGE: Richmond 1942-1944 will open to the public. The exhibit will contain 21 photographs taken here in Richmond by Dorothea Lange during WWII.
Photos in the exhibit come from the Dorothea Lange collection, Oakland Museum of California, City of Oakland, Gift of Paul S. Taylor.
Christina Gardner, Dorothea Lange's friend, assistant, and a photographer in her own right, will be in attendance and give a brief talk. More information here.
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The Hot Mikado
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Masquers Playhouse
105 Park Place
November 4th - December 17th
All seats $20
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm
Sunday matinees at 2 pm November 13th, 20th, December 4th
adapted by David H. Bell from The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan;
directed by Ellen Brooks
Our season comes to a rousing finish as East meets West in The Hot Mikado. In the mythical village of Titi-Pu, where flirting is illegal, a young man on the run from his over-eager fiancée is searching for the woman who stole his heart. Unfortunately, she has already been promised to her much older guardian. A series of seemingly fool-proof plans are hatched, only to be foiled by the merciless Mikado. A snappy, 1940s-style adaptation of a Gilbert and Sullivan classic!
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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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PRBA Annual Dinner Theatre Fundraiser
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Point Richmond Business Association
Hotel Mac & Masquers Playhouse
Thursday, November 17th
$45 per person - includes Dinner, Tip and Performance
"HOT MIKADO"
adapted by David H. Bell from The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan; directed by Ellen Brooks
In the mythical village of Titi-Pu, where flirting is illegal, a young man on the run from his over-eager fiancée is searching for the woman who stole his heart. Unfortunately, she has already been promised to her much older guardian. A series of seemingly fool-proof plans are hatched, only to be foiled by the merciless Mikado. A snappy, 1940s-style adaptation of a Gilbert and Sullivan classic!
RSVP: David Vincent 510 235-4850 or emaildavincent@sbcglobal.net
Proceeds benefit PRBA.
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Road Not Taken
| The NeXus at United Earthworks
1414 Harbour Way South #1010 Saturday, November 19th 7:00 pm Performance 7:30 pm Wine & Cheese Reception 8:45 pm $60 per per person - all proceeds to benefit NIAD Art Center
A dear friend of ours, Betty Reid-Soskin, is celebrating her 90th Birthday in style and proceeds from the party will benefit NIAD. If you don't know Betty, she is an absolute treasure to our local community and the Bay Area at large. Her daughter Dorian Reid attends NIAD and she works as a community outreach assistant at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park in Richmond. Her birthday party is called the Road Not Taken. The event will celebrate her illustrious life and Betty will perform s series of songs that she hasn't crooned in public in nearly forty years! Betty turned down an entertainment career when she was a young mother, hence the title of the event. If you would like to learn more about Betty you can read her blog! We hope you can join us! |
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FREE Technology Trainings for Small Businesses
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1 classroom and 8 Webinars!
E-Procurement Location: 500 Ellinwood Way, P.H. September 14 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Course for small businesses provides information on this powerful software, and how to incorporate it into a small business model for increased efficiency and profits. Learn how to contract with the government, secure Small Business Administration contracts, understand e-sourcing and much more.
Collaboration Management September 21 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM via webinar*
Helps businesses find methods for working and competing in a borderless, wireless, global economy. Learn how collaborative management and technology software can help your business effectively connect with customers, streamline services using fewer resources while increasing profits & improving efficiency. And more!
Purchasing & Inventory Management September 28 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM via webinar*
Explores the technologies available to small business for implementing supply chain management practices which drive down costs and improve customer service. Learn why and how big company enterprise resource planning (ERP) is now available to smaller companies and about other supply chain processes, including point-of-sale (POS) systems and more!
Website Development October 5 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM via webinar*
Lays the foundation for the successful integration of a website into normal business operations and introduces the best practices of web development to the small business owner.
E-Marketing October 12 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM via webinar*
For small businesses -will look at a variety of options when marketing their business online. Strategies and marketing tools like e-newsletters, social media, and search engine optimization (SEO) will be discussed.
E-Commerce October 19 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM via webinar*
Will show how to conduct sales transactions on the internet, including shopping cart, payment gateways and inventory distribution for small businesses. Attendees will leave knowing how to develop their own online store.
Project Management Tools October 26 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM via webinar*
Introduces small and emerging business owners to best practices of this technology. Attendees will leave knowing how to optimize their operational systems and their company's software budget.
Online Financial Management November 2 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM via webinar*
For small businesses-includes information on lending strategies, loan packaging and structuring, how to secure financing, financial statements (balance sheets, income and cash flow statements), ratios and industry comparisons, and post-loan strategies.
Customer Relationship Management November 9 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM via webinar*
This course for small businesses will cover the benefits of using CRM tools to increase revenue, to lower operating costs and to attract and retain customers. And much more.
*Webinars: From your computer. Courses include an additional 1 ½ hours of self directed tutorials.
Cost: All are FREE! Register online: www. ContraCostaSBDC.com
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New Downtown Free Shuttle!
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The Richmond Circular Shuttle began operation through its service provider- TransMetro, Inc. on July 1st. The service is funded through the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and can be accessed within a five mile radius to multiple health facilities and clinics, pharmacies, businesses, recreation, residential communities, and employment centers for those traveling to and from the El Cerrito Del Norte and Richmond Intermodal BART stations.
In an effort to provide the highest level of quality, dependability, reliability, customer service and a convenient schedule, riders can hop aboard the free "Richmond Circular Shuttle" at any of its 11 stops. Buses will arrive every 15-20 minutes during commute hours from 7:00am - 7:00pm (excluding weekends and holidays).
The objectives of the service is to ensure mobility and access and to link key regional destinations through reliable public transportation services including bus, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and Amtrak for all of Richmond residents to travel to and from San Francisco and other Bay Area destinations. The service uncommon efficiency to meet evolving transportation needs promotes quality service and reliability.
Shuttle Route Cutting Blvd
Shuttle Route Cutting Blvd Schedule
Medical Shuttle Route
Medical Shuttle Route Schedule
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