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What's Happening in Richmond
January 31, 2012
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Books, plants, dragons and art...Richmond has it all this week. And three - that's three Crab Feeds! Or watch the SuperBowl at the Craneway Pavilion.
Go out and enjoy your city, your way.
If you have an up coming event, please send the details to my email to be included in the next edition.
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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49er 49 Cent Appetizer Special
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Hotel Mac Restaurant
50 Washington Avenue
January 30th - February 5th
(510) 233-0576
Thanks for the great year 49ers! Let's celebrate with appetizers for 49 cents. Buy any regular priced entree and receive any appetizer for just 49 cents. Offer good Monday January 30 to Sunday February 5. Lunch & Dinner. Bring in a copy of this email to receive your special priced appetizer.
$0.49 Appetizer with the Purchase of any Regular Priced Entree!
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Grab-A-Bag Anniversary Sale
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Main Branch/Richmond Public Library
325 Civic Center Plaza
Wednesday, February 1st
10:00 am-7:00 pm
A great selection of books, videos, and more offered by the Friends of Richmond Library. Any 10 items are yours for just $2. Inventory is restocked frequently during our anniversary sale.
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PAL Flea Market
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Richmond PAL Back Parking Lot
23rd Street by the black gate
Saturday, February 4th
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for the PAL Flea market Fundraiser. Sell your old stuff or donate to PAL!!!
For Event Information and Space Reservation Call: 510 - 621 1221.
Spaces Limited to 1st 20
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Bay Trail Plant Restoration
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Point Isabel
Saturday, February 4th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join Tom and Jane Kelly to help continue their ongoing native plant restoration project along the Bay Trail between Point Isabel Regional Shoreline and Marina Bay.
Where: Point Isabel next to the dog park - just off I-580 (take Central to the bottom of the I-580 overpass. At the stop sign (Rydin Road) turn right and come down to the end of the street.)
Contact info: Tom or Jane Kelly (510) 704-8628 (w) or (510) 684-6484 or kyotousa@sbcglobal.net.
Please do RSVP - it will help them coordinate tools with the East Bay Regional Park District. And remember to wear long pants, bring hats, sun screen, water, and family and friends. They will supply gloves, tools, and refreshments.
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The Ed. Fund Scholars Blog
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Over the last 6 years The Ed. Fund has raised over $550,000 in scholarships to send over 150 first generation West Contra Costa Unified School District students to college.
These scholars have begun to share their experiences of graduating from West County public schools and enrolling in colleges across the county in a blog on The Ed. Funds web site.
Follow the challenges and triumphs of Richmond's best and brightest at: http://edfundscholars.blogspot.com/.
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Chinese New Year Celebration
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Richmond Memorial Auditorium
403 Civic Center Drive
Saturday, February 4th
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$10 per person
Tickets available at the Richmond Senior Center only
No tickets sold at the door!
It's the Year of the Dragon!
Join us for a night of dinner and entertainment. Lion and Dragon dancing provided by Leung White Crane Association of San Francisco
For more information call 307-8085
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Rosie the Riveter National Park Tours
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Bay Trail Walk
1414 Harbour Way South
Saturday, February 4th
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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
Marina Way Parkway & Regatta
Saturday, February 4th
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
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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Super Bowl XLVI Viewing Party
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1414 Harbour Way South Sunday, February 5th 2:00 pm FREE admission
Giant Video Wall: 16 feet wide x 10 feet high!
Food and Bar specialties by BoilerHouse Restaurant
It's the next best thing to being at the game!
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Kitchen@812 - a Food Business Incubator
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Orientations for Kitchen@812
Fridays (10am - 11am)
812 San Pablo Avenue, Ste. 2 in Pinole
To register please call (510) 327-9466
Kitchen@812 enables entrepreneurs the opportunity to launch and develop their food ventures. We invite you to learn more about this project by attending a Free Orientation.
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Groundhog Day Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
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Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday, February 4th
Sunday,February 5th
10:00 am -5:00 pm
Adults $15
Children under 14/Seniors $10 Long winter or early spring, the weather's always perfect at Playland, the East Bay's favorite indoor playspace. Scurry throughout our climate-controlled museum looking for signs of the season to come. Find the fuzzy shadows for fun prizes!
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 |
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 |
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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The Baltic
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The Baltic
135 Park Place
Watch Monday Night Football with your friends!
Wednesday, February 1st
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
On the Air - 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, February 2nd 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Baltic Sessions hosted by Larry & Co 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, February 3rd 9:30 pm - 11:59 pm Reed Fromer Band
Saturday, January 28th
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Caņa Dulce ~ Salsa, Latin Jazz
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Visionary Landscapes at NIAD
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NIAD Art Center
551 23rd Street
Through March 16th
Dreamy vistas, tumultuous storms and monsters parading across the horizon will be on display in a survey of studio work that transforms our perceptions of the natural world. Participating artists include Lois Ann Barnett, Ray Brown, Julio Del Rio, Heather Edgar, Luis Estrada and Audrey Pickering.
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Broadway Bound
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Masquers Playhouse
January 20th - February 25th
All seats $20
8:00 pm Fridays & Saturdays
2:00 pm Sunday matinees January 29th and February 5th
By Neil Simon
Directed by Phoebe Moyer
Neil Simon's autobiographical play tells the story of two brothers breaking into show business as comedy writers. As their family dissolves around them, Eugene and Stanley grow into manhood, leaving their family behind-a poignant tale told with warmth and plenty of humor.
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The Art of Living Black 16th Annual Bay Area Black Artists Exhibition & Artists Reception
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Richmond Art Center
2540 Barrett Avenue
January 10th - March 9th
Artist Reception Saturday, February 4th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MAIN GALLERY
The Art of Living Black 16th Annual Bay Area Black Artists Exhibition.
The Richmond Art Center is proud to present The Art of Living Black, 16th Annual Bay Area Black Artists Exhibition. This exhibition is the only annual non-juried exhibition and self-guided art tour in the Bay Area to exclusively feature regional artists of African descent. Featuring over 50 local artists.
SOUTH GALLERY
Rising Tide: A Post-Cautionary Tale, Continued
A Work in Progress
Fresh from his one-month artist residency at the deYoung museum in San Francisco, Richmond-based artist John Wehrle will continue painting the mural Rising Tide during gallery hours where all are welcome to observe and talk to John as he works.
COMMUNITY GALLERY
Ancestral Melodies Paintings & Mixed Media
Ancestral Memories is a solo exhibition of the work of James Gayles. Works featured are watercolor and mixed media works from his jazz musician series and his ancestral series.
The Teapot, Reinterpreted.
The Teapot, Reinterpreted is an intimate group show of California artists that explore and expand the teapot through varied media and size. Works range from decorative, functional, traditional and abstract.
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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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CRAB FEEDS IN RICHMOND/WEST COUNTY
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2012 Year of the Dragon Chinese New Year Crab Feed
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Richmond Memorial Auditorium
403 Civic Center Plaza
Friday, February 3rd
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tickets: $45/per guest
Purchase tickets here
Presented by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Fresh Crab, Live Entertainment by J'La Chic Production's TOP SHELF, No-host Bar, Live and Silent Auctions, Drawing Giveaways, and a lot of Fun!
Enjoy Chinese themed cuisine served along with fresh crab provided by the Contra Costa College Culinary Arts Department.
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WCCAR Annual Crab Feed
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El Sobrante Elks Club
3931 San Pablo Dam Road
Friday, February 3rd
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cocktail Hour
6:30 pm Dinner Served
Early Bird Tickets now thru Jan 16th: $30
Tickets purchased thru Jan 27th $35
No Tickets will be sold at the door
Our Menu will include:
Pasta with hearty red sauce, Garden salad with Italian dressing, Dinner roll with butter (sour dough), Crab, Cocktail sauce, melted butter, dessert & coffee!
Call Shirley or Sherri at the Association Office @ 510-233-1152 to reserve your tickets.
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St. David School Crab Feed Dinner and Dance - DATE CHANGE
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St. David School
871 Sonoma Street
Saturday, February 4th
$40.00 per person Adults Only
Childcare available for $10
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Dinner includes Fresh crab, pasta, salad, french bread and desserts.
No outside drinks allowed. Wine allowed with $5 corkage fee at door.
Phone the school at 232-2283 to reserve tickets at the $40.00 price.
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iExpect Presents: Our Annual Crab Feed 2012
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iExpect
5221 Central Avenue, Suite 100
Saturday, Feb 11
4:00 pm - 7:00pm
Donation: $40.00 Adults
$25.00 Children 5yrs - 12yrs
Under 4yrs old... Free
**No Tickets Will Be Sold At The Door
...advance sales only.***
Music!
Raffle Prizes!
Fun!
Great FOOD!
We will provide...
hot garlic butter sauce !
For tickets and additional information call 510.224.4741 Call and get your tickets today!!!
iExpect is a local non-profit organization that offers assistance with under privileged children, teens and families in the East Bay and beyond.
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Coronado YMCA Crab Feed Fundraiser
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263 South 20th Street
Saturday, February 11th
Doors open 5:30 pm
$40 per person
Entertainment
DJ, dancing, silent auction and raffle
Dinner includes:
* all you can eat hot crab
* salad
* pasta
* dessert
Proceeds Benefit:
* Coronado After School Program
* Youth and Government
* Youth Super Sports
* YMCA Summer Day Camp
To Purchase: Please stop by our Coronado Community YMCA Administrative Office to purchase advance tickets. The address is 263 South 20th Street, Richmond, CA 94804. We are open from 7:00am until 5:30pm, Monday through Friday (closed New Years Eve and MLK Holiday.) |
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Chocolate & Beer Festival is Back!
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A Fresh Taste of Old Harlem - Kick-off Fundraiser for Juneteenth
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Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South
Friday, February 24th
6:00 pm - 1:00 am
$20 per person
Tickets on sale: The Boiler House Restaurant, Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau &
The Richmond Courtyard Marriott
Honoring "Mr. Juneteenth" aka Jerrold Hatchett
Music, dancing and surprise special appearances
Food provided by some of your favorite local Richmond restaurants
Dress according to Theme...Prizes for the Best Dressed
Bid on fabulous Silent Auction items
No Host Bar
Presented by National Brotherhood Alliance, Craneway Pavilion and Richmond Courtyard by Marriott |
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Be a Docent for Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park
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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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201 W Richmond Avenue
Suite B
Richmond, California 94801
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Are you planning an event? We can help! Give our office a call at(510) 237-1403
or send an email.
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