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What's Happening in Richmond
August 7, 2012
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Wine tasting, music, Farmers Markets, Kayaking...Richmond has it all this week.
Get out and enjoy the last month of summer!
If you have an upcoming 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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"OTHER DAYS, OTHER WAYS: A REFINERY SAGA"
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Richmond Museunm of History
400 Nevin Avenue
August 7th - November 17th
Opening Reception August 7th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Due to the incident at Chevron Monday evening the reception has been postponed until further notice,
This exhibit is dedicated to the 110th Anniversary of the Richmond Refinery and and tells the story of its long and mutually beneficial history with Richmond.
Take the opportunity to view some of the great historic artifacts that will take you through the history of the Refinery in Richmond. The museum will also be hosting a kickoff event for the exhibit with a reception on August 7, which includes light refreshments and music. August 7 is a special day in Richmond's history because it is the day the City was incorporated.
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National Night Out
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Target Parking Lot
Macdonald Avenue
Tuesday, August 7th
5:00 pm
Everyone is invited to attend. There will be refreshments and crime prevention materials available. This is also a good opportunity to mingle and interact with a wide group of Police Department and other City staff. Between 6-8 p.m., the caravans will visit the various block parties in the North, South, and Central districts. Finally, folks will meet at the Community Gardens at 1000 Macdonald from 8 p.m. on for a "wrap up party." We hope you can all join us
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Zinfandel Tasting at the Mac
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Hotel Mac
50 Washington Avenue
Tuesday, August 7rh
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$5 Donation to Pal
Don't miss the ever popular Zinfandel wines at Hotel Mac!
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4th Annual Home Front Film Festival
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SS Red Oak Victory Ship
1334 Canal Boulevard Berth 3
Thursday, August 9th
Boarding 8:30 pm
Film 7:00 pm
FREE
"Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" starring Spenser Tracey as Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Jimmy Doolittle in this edge-of-your-seat, real-life thriller.
There is a suggested donation of $5 to board the ship and enjoy ship exhibits prior to the film. Popcorn and refreshments will be available for purchase. A National Park Service ranger will provide an introduction to the films in the context of the WWII home front.
For more information about the films, call (510) 232-5050, x 6629.
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Advanced Seed Saving Class
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Community Room, Richmond Public Library
325 Civic Center Plaza
Thursday, August 9th
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Learn how to save "difficult" seeds from your home garden including such plants as squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, melons, brassicas, and corn.
Join John Valenzuela of Cornucopia Food Forests and Rebecca Newburn, Co-Founder of Richmond Grows, for this engaging and fun class.
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Summer Luau Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
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Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday, August 11th
Sunday, August 12th
Adults $15
Children under 14/Seniors $10 Tiki, leis and ukulele music will provide the backdrop for a Playland party worthy of our 50th state. So throw on your loudest Hawaiian shirt and limbo down to Playland, the indoor island of fun.
More information about Playland here
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Point Richmond Music Series
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Point Richmond
Friday, August 10th
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE
5:30 PM-6:30 PM - Blind Willies, Americana www.myspace.com/blindwillies
Blind Willies plays original songs written by guitarist/singer Alexei Wajchman. Supported by an accomplished band of experienced young performers, Alexei's music is a soulful mix of rock, folk, jazz, and blues that fits comfortably within the wide arms of alternative rock.
6:45 PM-7:45 PM - La Misa Negra, Cumbia This 8-piece Oakland-based band plays a very unique blend of acoustic Cumbia (Colombian and Panamanian music genre popular throughout Latin America), as well as many Cumbia sub-genres that have been obsolete for decades, such as Gaita, Porro and Bullerengue. La Misa Negra features lead vocals, guitar, bass, percussion, drums, tenor sax, alto sax, and clarinet. |
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Brooks Island Adventure
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Brooks Island
Richmond Marina
Saturday, August 11th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $85 for residents of Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
This trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks across sheltered bay water with spectacular views of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island's preserved shoreline and then come ashore to enjoy a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the island, which is normally closed to visitors.
A parking fee will be charged at Richmond Marina.
Participants must be 14+ years of age.
Registration required at 1-888-327-2757 and press option 2.
Kayaks and gear provided by California Canoe & Kayak.
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Volunteer Day at East Brother Light Station
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East Brother Light Station
Saturday, August 11th
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
On Saturday, August 11, the East Brother Light Station volunteers will be painting the Lighthouse wood shingle roof its traditional red. Most of us are getting older, and we need some nimble, younger volunteers to help. We have all the equipment and safety gear. Experienced painters are particularly encouraged, but we will train anyone else quickly.
The workday starts at 9:30 AM and ends at 4:00 PM. A free lunch is provided. And yes, also a boat ride.
To sign up, see http://www.ebls.org/volunteering.html.
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Pancakes on the Red Oak Victory Ship
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SS Red Oak Victory Ship
1334 Canal Boulevard Berth 3
Sunday, August 12th
9:00 M - 1:00 PM
$7 per person, children under 5 free
World War II Cartoon Films in the #3 hold all morning!
These breakfasts have become a tradition for many in the greater Bay Area and a treat for you if this will be your first time. The breakfast will consist of fresh coffee, orange juice, sausage, bacon, eggs and fluffy pancakes - all for just $7 per person.
The Breakfasts are a benefit for the restoration of the SS Red Oak Victory Ship.
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Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center Tours
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Daily Tour from Visitor Center
1414 Harbour Way South
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
FREE
Meet a ranger or docent in front of the new Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center for a 45 minute walk along the Bay Trail. If it's raining the tour will be conducted in the Visitor Center.
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August is Restaurant Month at Pt. Richmond Farmer's Market
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Pt. Richmond
Wednesdays
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Customers will vote for their favorite participating restaurant by picking up a voting slip at any of the restaurants, filling it out, and dropping it off in the market. At the end of the month, the votes will be tallied, and a winner will be chosen. One of the voting participants will be chosen at random to receive a free meal at the winning restaurant.
Organic fruits & vegetables. Food vendors and more...
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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
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 Steve Ghigliotto, market manager, at 510-206-7271. |
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Forgotten Fragments: Art Made from Overlooked Materials
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NIAD
551 23rd Street
Gallery Hours 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ink, paint and clay are conventional art materials. They're easy to acquire and put into immediate action with the right tools. Torn paper bags, outdated newspapers and scraps of bamboo require a bit more forethought, especially when creating sculpture. NIAD artists have been recycling these types of materials into artwork for several months while working with instructor Ruben Guzman, who encouraged them to simply play with materials until something interesting happened. Forgotten Fragments will feature the results of their experimentation in show of abstract and figurative sculpture.
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Crop Swap
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Courtyard, Richmond Public Library
325 Civic Center Plaza
Thursday evenings
5:30-6:30 pm
Join your neighbors every Thursday to share and swap the abundance of your garden. This event is ongoing through the season.
The event is organized by the Richmond Rivets, an organization dedication to re-skilling people and localizing our living.
Richmond Grows, Urban Tilth and the City of Richmond are co-sponsors of the weekly Crop Swap.
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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 Museum
900-A Dornan Drive
Wednesdays 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturdays Noon - 5:00 pm
Sundays Noon - 5:00 pm
Admission Prices (when trains are running)
$4 for Adults
$2 for Senior Citizens & Children under 12
$9 for Families
A visit to our 10,000 square foot Museum of operating model trains provides an inexpensive, fun-filled outing for young and old, with plenty of room for youngsters to stretch their legs and expend energy as they follow trains along the 200+ feet of public walkway. |
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The Baltic
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The Baltic
Thursday, August 9th
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Baltic Sessions - Americana, Folk, Blues, Jazz and Latin
Friday, August 10th
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Andre Thierie
Saturday, August 11th
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Howell Devine
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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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Nichol Park
Macdonald Avenue & 31st Street
Saturday, August 30th
7:00 pm
Don't miss it! Bring the family, friends, blankets and chairs to sit on, and a picnic to munch on. Prepare to be ENTERTAINED!!!
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Richmond Bay Trail Mid Year 2012 Report
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This 13th Mid Year Report by TRAC, the Trails for Richmond Action Committee, features progress toward closing five gaps totaling over three miles of Bay Trail. Despite over 31 miles of San Francisco Bay Trail in place, 10.8 miles remain to be built in Richmond as shown on the last page of this report.
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Downtown Free Shuttle funded through 2013!
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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
510-237-1403 |
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Are you planning an event? We can help! Give our office a call at(510) 237-1403
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