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What's Happening in Richmond
September 11, 2012
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First, a moment of silence for our fallen heroes of 9/11. Our hearts go out to their families and friends on this memorable day. May we never, ever see it's like again!
Lots to do this week! Music, Zumba, art, help clean our coastline, check out the newest in "Green" vehicles, or watch some of the Bay Area's most innovative Hair Designers put together their favorite look. Don't forget to celebrate Latin Independence Day on Sunday.
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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Playland After Dark presents Grown-up Game Night
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Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Tuesday, September 11
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Adults $10 Playland After Dark has such a blast hosting our Grown-up Game Nights (last Thursday of every month) that we had to open up the Museum of Fun to adult-only-admission another evening. Join us for the second Tuesday each month-same time (6 pm - 10pm), same low price ($10 for all the FREE PLAY pinball, arcade and carnival games), same fun (board games with friends old and new.
More information about Playland here
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FREE Zumba in Downtown is Back!
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310 9th Street
(at 9th Street & Macdonald Avenue)
Mondays ~ Lunchtime Zumba
12:30-1:30pm
Thursdays ~ After-Work Workout
5:30-6:30pm
7:00-8:00pm
We are excited to once again offer these free, high-energy fitness classes in downtown with Zumba instructor extraordinaire, Willa 'Bontle' Willis.
Plus, we've secured a new location in Downtown that will allow a flexible class schedule and class size! No need to reserve a spot--just show up and get fit moving to those fun beats!
All classes last one hour. Make sure to wear comfy, loose clothing and athletic/supportive shoes. Healthy snacks and water will be provided.
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El Sobrante Community Blood Drive
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Richmond Elks Lodge
3931 San Pablo Dam Road
Friday, September 14
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce and Richmond Elks Lodge No. 1251 team up quarterly during times of high demand to collect units of whole blood for the American Red Cross.
The El Sobrante Stroll weekend will get started on September 14, 2012 at the Richmond Elks Lodge, 3931 San Pablo Dam Rd. with the El Sobrante Community Blood Drive. Whole blood collection will be from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcome but donors can make reservations at www.beadonor.com.
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Point Richmond Music
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Point Richmond
Friday, September 14
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Delta Wires, Blues www.deltawires.com
Delta Wires is a big, high-energy harmonica & horns blues band out of the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area. Finalists at the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge: Memphis TN, Voted Oakland Magazine Readers' Poll: "BEST BAND" Oakland/East Bay, Voted Best LIVE Band, East Bay Express, Readers' Poll.
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm - GG Amos, Blues www.reverbnation.com/ggamos
Guitarist / vocalist GG Amos is an artist in the West Coast Blues tradition; having been raised in the California capitol of Sacramento. Now based in San Francisco, she's honed her craft as a songwriter and entertainer utilizing the soul, jazz, funk and latin elements that make west coast blues what it is. For the past 26 years GG's earned a reputation as a riveting performer with a distinctive, expressive guitar style and an emotionally charged fluid voice...always emphasizing soulful communication with her audience.
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Statewide Coastal Cleanup Day
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Saturday, September 15
2 locations in Richmond!
Participants will help rid shoreline areas of trash and debris. Of special concern are the plastics that collect along the shores because of the dangers they pose to wildlife. All cleanup supplies are provided-- bucket, gloves, data card, pencil, etc. However, in an effort to make this a less wasteful event, everyone is encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottle, bucket and gloves. All volunteers should wear closed toed shoes, appropriate layered clothing, and sunscreen.
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline: Registration required: Register Online or call 1 (888) 327-2757, option 2. Information here or call (510)544-2515. Beverages will be provided
Shimada Friendship Park: End of Marina Bay Parkway. Intersection with Peninsula Dr. Sponsored by Watershed Project with Free BBQ courtesy of County Supervisor John Gioia. Click Here for details.
Point isabel Regional Shoreline: End of Rydin Road off Central Ave. Registration required: Register Online or call 1 (888) 327-2757, option 2. Information here or call (510)544-2515. Beverages will be provided
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Green Drive Expo
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Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South
Saturday, September 15
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission: $10 at the door; Discount coupons available in advance.
Parking: $5
More Information here
SEE the latest in fuel-efficient and clean-energy vehicles!
DRIVE new cars and compare!
LEARN from expert speakers and hands-on exhibits
Explore the full range of green alternative transportation from concept cars to purchase-ready vehicles including electric cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, biodiesel, diesel, and more.
Whether you are a dedicated EV motorhead, or simply considering your family's first hybrid, Green Drive Expo Bay Area is the place to explore technology, fuel efficiency, cost savings and eco-conscious
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"Ou-ahrrr" Talk Like a Pirate Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
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Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday, September 15
Sunday, September 16
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Adults $15
Children/Seniors $10Playland has been boarded by the most ahr-r-riginal pirates to sail the seven seas. Come dressed as a pirate and win a special reward. We'll be hosting the biggest and best treasure hunt ever!
More information about Playland here
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Hair Klaash Xtravaganza Expo and Show
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Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South
Sunday, September 16
General eTicket $20 Online , $25 At Door
Premiere eTicket $40 Online , $45 At Door
Platinum All-Day-Pass eTicket $55 Online, $65 At Door
Purchase tickets here
The hottest hair show in the Bay Area hosted by Nenatte Gage. Hair Artists have reached deep into their creative minds to bring some of their most brilliant designs.
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Celebrate Latin America Independence Day
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Restaurante La Revolucion
3190 Klose Way
Sunday, September 16
There will be Banda, Mariachi, Balet Folklorico, Face Painting, Jumpers for the little ones, Raffles and much more.
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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
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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Pt. Richmond Farmer's Market
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Pt. Richmond
Wednesdays
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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"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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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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"Trading Places" Artists' Reception
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NIAD
551 23rd STreet
Saturday, September 1st - November 2nd
FREE
A group show featuring NIAD's studio staff and artists, who have selected each other's artwork for display in the exhibit. The staff chose one piece of art by a NIAD artist whose work shares an affinity with their own. That artist then chose a work of art created by the staff member. The work will be exhibited in the following pairings:
Staff Member Artist
Veronica De Jesus Karen May
Jan Mignuad Shantae Robinson
Andres Cisneros Kevin Randolph
Ruben Guzman Jonathan Velasquez
Tomoko Murakami Maria Radilla
Lauren Ari Billy White
Maria Hartikainen Marlon Mullen
Jenn Brazelton Luis Estrada
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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 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
Stompin' Steve presents Country & Jazz 16mm Films
Showing of rare 16mm Soundies, Snader Telescription, Scopitones and other music films.
Thursday, September 13
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Baltic Sessions - Americana, Folk, Blues, Jazz and Latin
Hosted by Greg & Lawanda Ultan takes place every second Thursday of the month. They have a great pool of Bay Area Musicians that sit in and play their favorite tunes from the Americana, Folk, Blues, Jazz and Latin. Other musicians are welcome to join in
Friday, September 14
9:30 pm - 1130 pm
Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic
September 15
9:30pm - 11:30pm
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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Richmond Public Library presents:
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Richmond Memorial Auditorium
Bermuda Room
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Richmond Arts in Motion and Spirit & Soul
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Downtown Richmond
Macdonald Avenue between 13th Street and Harbor Way
Saturday, September 29
1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Two great FREE events in one great city - East Bay Center for the Performing Arts' Richmond Arts in Motion: An Indoor/Outdoor Street Fair Celebrating Interactive Art and Play and Richmond Main Street Initiative's Annual Spirit & Soul Festival & Fundraiser! Mark your calendar for this festive street party on The Main in Richmond - Macdonald Avenue - to unveil a new, permanent interactive public artwork from internationally-acclaimed, Bay Area-based, digital artist, Scott Snibbe.
The day begins at Spirit & Soul from 1-5pm with a celebration of Richmond Downtown's revival with phenomenal musical performances featuring local favorite Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic and other top musical entertainment - set within an elegant outdoor bazaar atmosphere complete with fine dining, wine tastings, and unique artisan shopping.
Richmond Arts in Motion overlaps, beginning outside at 4pm with family-friendly activities (arts & crafts, bouncy house, face painting), Brazilian street performers (samba & capoeira), Mexican, Steel Pans, Hip Hop and African Music & Dance, processions, and food trucks. At 6pm, the official dedication of the artwork will take place. The action will then move inside the renovated historic Winters Building for more performances, including script-in-hand reading of scenes from a new Center-commissioned play, "Mattie Mae's", plus cutting edge performances.
Thanks to our funding partners - National Endowment for the Arts' "Our Town" Program and the City of Richmond.
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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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