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What's Happening in Richmond
August 21, 2012
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More outdoor music, watch Judy Garland in a movie where she doesn't sing, kayak, or listen to wonderful storytellers, there are always choices for fun in Richmond.
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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FoodsCo Parking Lot
12th Street & Macdonald
Wednesday, August 22nd
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE
We're wrapping up a summer full of unforgettable celebrations in Downtown with another spectacular concert filled with amazing musical performances by Sekhou Senegal, Alma Del Barrio, and Nicole "But-tah" Pearson.
PLUS: Dance Party & Maná Concert Tickets Give Away by 105.7 Latino & 100.7 MIX
Food, Shopping, Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, & Jump House for kids.
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4th Annual Home Front Film Festival - The Clock
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SS Red Oak Victory Ship
1337 Canal Boulevard
Berth 6A
Thursday, August 23rd
6:30 pm Boarding
7:00 Movie
$5 suggested donation to board ship
Starring Judy Garland and Robert Walker
Soldier Joe Allen is on a two-day leave in New York, and there he meets Alice. She agrees to show him the sights and they spend the day together. In this short time they find themselves falling in love with each other, and they decide to get married before Joe has to return to camp.
For more information about the films, call (510) 232-5050, x 6629.
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Maritime Child Development Center Tour
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Maritime Child Development Center
1014 Florida Avenue
Friday, August 24th
11:00 am
RSVP to Lucien Sonder: lucien_sonder@nps.gov, 510-232-5050 x. 6622.
FREE
Please join a ranger for a 1 hour tour of the WWII-era preschool classroom exhibit. Learn about the innovative programming of the Richmond child development centers, and the vital role of child care in the home front effort.
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Richmond Marina
1340 South Marina Way
Saturday, August 25th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $85 Residents of Contra Costa & 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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Laurel Park Neighborhood Council's 12th Annual Blues in the Park Festival
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Abraham Braxton Park
Plaza Circle & Plaza Way
Saturday, August 23
1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
FREE
Music by blues legend Freddie Hughes, vendor and information booths. Children's games and play area. Food vendors and much more.
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An Evening of Storytelling...
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Temple Beth Hillel
801 Park Central
Sunday, August 26th
7:00 pm
$15
Reservations requested & appreciated:
cunninghamgini@gmail.com
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"All My Sons" at the Masquers Playhouse
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Masquers Playhouse
105 Park Place
Through September 29th
$20 All Seats
Purchase Tickets Here
Or call 510-232-4031
By Arthur Miller, directed by Dennis Lickteig
All My Sons is one of the towering masterpieces of American theater! Pulitzer-Prize-Winner Arthur Miller's tragic drama won the Tony Award for Best Direction (Elia Kazan) and a Special Tony Award for the author! Based on a true story, it tells of ordinary people destroyed by lies and betrayal, with criticism of the American Dream lying at the heart of the play.
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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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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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Richmond Main Street Farmers Market
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Nevin Plaza
13th Street & Nevin
Wednesday, August 22nd
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Your neighborhood Richmond Main Street Farmers' Market is the BEST place for local, seasonal fruits & vegetables. All our produce comes from California farms! Along with the freshest produce around, you will also find delicious baked goods, fresh cut flowers, gourmet foods, local honey, and more! Come to the Richmond Main Street Farmers' Market for lunch and leave with groceries for dinner!
WIC/EBT gladly accepted. PLUS: Spend $10 or more with your food stand or EBT bard and get $5 in market produce FREE. Just visit the Famers' Market info table to take advantage of this amazing offer
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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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Silly Hat Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
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Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday, August 25th
Sunday, August 26th
Adults $15
Children under 14/Seniors $10 We're letting the fun go to our heads at Playland this weekend. Come in your most fashion faux-pas headwear, and we'll give you $2 off admission just for looking silly on top.
More information about Playland here
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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
Saturday, August 26th is UP/WP Day!
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 23rd 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Howard Alden
Friday, August 24th 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm Upward Movement ~ Hip Hop fusion Saturday, August 25th 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm Reed Fromer Band
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Nichol Park
Macdonald Avenue & 31st Street
Thursday, August 30th
6:30 pm Music
7:00 pm
FREE
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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FREE Hip Hop Dance Classes for Teens
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Taught by the East Bay Center for Performing Arts
Location 1:
When: Mondays, September 10, 17, and 24, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Pt. Richmond Community Center
139 Washington Ave., Richmond, CA
Sponsored by the City of Richmond Recreation Department and the Friends of the Richmond Public Library.
Call (510) 620-6567 to register or for more information.
Location 2:
When: Thursdays, September 13, 20, and 27, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Crescent Park Apartments
Multi-Cultural Resource Center
5000 Hartnett Ave., Richmond, CA
Sponsored by the Crescent Park Apartments and the Friends of the Richmond Public Library.
Call (510) 692-4720 to register.
Call (510) 620-6566 for more information.
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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
or send an email.
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