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FROM CINCO DE MAYO TO MEMORIAL DAY

Art & Act Locally This May in Richmond!
 

20 April 2016 — Richmond, CA: “Whether its art, culture, celebrating family on Mother’s Day or open space, we’ve got it all this month in Richmond,” said Beth Javens, Executive Director at Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.visitrichmond.com). “May offers a wonderful sampling of Richmond’s unique local art, culture and music scene while our historic and glorious Richmond waterfront continues to draw crowds and open space enthusiasts from near and far.” Special events taking place throughout Richmond this month include:

• Through May 7: Four Figures at AR.TI.FACT Gallery. Featuring drawings and sculpture by Suzanne Lacke, John Webrle, Virginia Rigney and Robin Cooper. Gallery hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 12pm – 4pm. 109 West Richmond Avenue, Point Richmond.

• Through May 22: David Park – Personal Perspectives & The Human Spirit: Contemporary Figuration as an Expression of Humanism, Richmond Art Center (FREE). 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond. For information: richmondartcenter.org/(510) 620 -6772.

• Sunday May 1, 10:00am – 5:00 pm: Cinco de Mayo Festival sponsored by the 23rd Street Merchants Association. Enjoy three music stages, dancing horses, jumpers, giveaways, exhibits and lots of food. 23rd Street b/w Clinton and Rheem Avenue. For more information: (510) 221-9006.

• Tuesday May 3 (and every Tuesday in April), 7:00pm – 9:30pm: Live Storytelling. Wednesday May 4 (and every Wednesday in April), 10:30am – 11:30am: Ukulele Sing & Play Along. Wednesday May 4, 7:30pm – 10:00pm: Songwriter Circle. Thursday May 5 (and every Thursday in May), 7:00pm – 9:30pm: Open Mic Night. Sunday May 15, 6pm – 9pm: Live Jazz with Kit Eakle and friends. Friday May 27, 7pm – 10pm: Café Society sponsors Fourth Fridays. Kaleidoscope Coffee, 109 Park Place, Point Richmond. Kaleidoscope.coffee@gmail.com/(510) 260-0848.

• Wednesday May 4, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Richmond Main Street Farmer’s Market Grand Re-Opening (continuing every Wednesday through November 9). Sponsored by the Richmond Main Street Initiative. Located at 13th Street & Nevin Avenue, Richmond. For more information: http://richmondmainstreet.org/farmers-market.

• Wednesday May 4, 10:30am: Story Time at the Richmond Main Library. A lively thirty-minute program held regularly each week. 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. (510) 620-6557.

• Wednesday May 4, 5:00pm: Best in East Bay 2016 (BIEB16) Voting Deadline. Cast your ballot for your favorite Richmond business! Presented by Bay Area New Group: East Bay Times. For more information: bestineb.com

• Thursday May 5, 6:00pm – 9:00pm: 4th Annual National Mom’s Nite Out – Hosted by Mocha Moms of West Contra Costa County at R & B Cellars, 1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond. Admission is $5 ($10 at the door) and comes with a free Goodie Bag! (while supplies last). For online registration: nmno.eventbrite.com/

• Friday May 6 – Friday May 27: Party Animals! Organized By Katie Johnson, Raven Harper, Angela Baker, and Amelia Opie at NIAD Art Center (FREE). A lively group exhibition of our loving looks at living creatures includes work from Saul Alegria, Carlos Fernandez, Shana Harper, Aisha Ivery, Karen May, Ann Meade, Dorrie Reid, Danny Thach and Christian Vassell. 551 23rd Street, Richmond. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Saturday, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. For more information: www.niadart.org/(510) 620-0290.

• Saturday May 7, 9:00am – 3:00pm: ANNUAL JUNKTIQUE SALE:  The First United Methodist Church of Pt. Richmond’s Biggest Fundraiser of the year.  Donations received at the church basement door facing West Richmond Avenue: usable furniture, toys, books, electronics, appliances & other household items. (Please no clothing, shoes, hide-a-beds, exercise equipment, metal frame recliners, particleboard furniture.)  Donation schedule: Wed. 10am – 12pm, Thurs. 6:30 – 8 pm, and Sat. 10 am – 12 pm, through April 30.  Volunteers are needed for cleaning, sorting, pricing and to help move merchandise before, during or after the sale. LUNCH with homemade Chili & Minestrone, Hot Dogs, & Homemade Pie: 11:30 am until it’s gone.  201 Martina Street, Pt. Richmond.www.pointrichmondmethodist.org/(510) 236-0527.

• Saturday, May 7 (and May 21) 9:30am – 2:00pm: Bay Trail Plant Restoration. Join Tom and Jane Kelly to help continue 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.). Please RSVP: Tom or Jane Kelly (510) 704-8628 (w) or (510) 684-6484 or kyotousa@sbcglobal.net.

• Saturday May 7 – Sunday May 8, 10:00am-4:00pm: Annie’s Annuals Mother’s Day Soiree. A weekend Mother’s Day party – talks, plants and special festivities. 740 Market Street, Richmond. Anniesannuals.com/(510) 215-3301.

• Saturday, May 7, 10:00am – 4:00pm: Brooks Island Kayak Adventure. This trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks across sheltered bay water with spectacular views of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island Preserve shoreline then come ashore to enjoy a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the island, which is normally closed, to visitors. Fee: $85.00 for residents.  Parking fee will be charged at Richmond Marina. Ages 14 and up. Registration required.

• Saturday May 7, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: The Del Sol String Quartet Concert. The Del Sol String Quartet returns to the Richmond Art Center’s gallery with an adventurous programming response to the work and spirit of the artist David Park and the exhibition, David Park and The Human Spirit. 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond. For information: richmondartcenter.org/(510) 620-6772.

• Saturday May 7, 2:00pm – 5:00pm: Opening Reception, The G.L.U.E. Group (Girls League of Urban Epistemology) – What Becomes Home show on display at BridgeMakerARTS through Sunday May 29. A project in which the artist’s repair people’s clothing collected from the community and then produce a display of the darned and mended clothing, encouraging a preserving of the life of clothes, adding to the beauty of the garment and drawing into conversation the ways we can re-use materials and reduce landfill aesthetically and provide a useful service. The G.L.U.E. group has been meeting together for 20 years in each other’s studios to discuss work, share skills and collaborate. Gallery Hours Wed – Mon 10:00am – 5:00 pm. 23 Main Avenue, Richmond. (510) 233-3348.

• Saturday May 7, 2:00pm – 5:00 pm: LIVE MUSIC with the Juke Joint Band. Classic Soul and R&B. Riggers Loft Wine Company, 1325 Canal Boulevard. (510) 749-8477.

• Sunday May 8, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast aboard the SS Red Oak Victory: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a warm breakfast aboard the historic SS Red Oak Victory for home cooked scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and of course pancakes. Beverages include orange juice and coffee; mimosas are available for an extra fee. $9 adults, $5 children 8 and younger. 1337 Canal Blvd, Richmond. For information contact the Richmond Museum Association, richmondmuseum.org/(510) 237-2933.

• Friday May 13, 7:30 pm: Eric, Suzy & Allegra Thompson Plus Special guests Voss & Osborne. First Methodist Church of Point Richmond, 201 Martina Avenue, Pt. Richmond. Tickets are available in advance for $15/$20 at the door. www.pointacoustic.org.

• Saturday May 14, History and the Richmond Waterfront Hike to Riggers Loft Winery. To register contact: Karen Buchanan (510) 710 – 4480.

• Saturday May 14, 12:30pm – 3:00 pm: Opening Reception for Party Animals at NIAD Art Center (FREE) 551 23rd St, Richmond. For information: www.niadart.org/(510) 620-0290.

• Saturday May 14, 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Dr. Robert Cherny Lecture on Victor Arnautoff & the Richmond Post Office Mural. Dr. Robert Cherny, Prof. Emeritus of History at SFSU, author of Victor Arnautoff & the Politics of Art and a scholar of the history of politics and labor in CA and the West, will speak about Victor Arnautoff and the Richmond Post Office Mural, “Richmond: An Industrial City.” The $25 admission will go towards the restoration of the recently rediscovered historic mural that will be displayed at the Richmond Museum of History on long-term loan from the US Postal Service after restoration. Location: The Madeline F. Whittesley Community Room, Richmond Main Public Library, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. For information: www.richmondmuseum.org.

• Sunday May 15, 12:00 pm – 2:00pm: Plein Air Perspectives – A Watercolor Workshop. Cost $25, Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond. Information: richmondartcenter.org/(510) 620-6772.

• Tuesday May 17, 10:00am – 8:00pm: 7th Annual Northern California Summit on Children and Youth: Building the Next Generation Workforce. Hosted by the Richmond Community Foundation (RCF). Agenda (tent.): Registration and continental breakfast 9:00 am; Conference 10:00 am to 4:30 pm – Lunch provided. West Contra Costa Unified School District Career Fair and Resource Village 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm – Dinner Provided. Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way S., Richmond. For information: mlazo@richmondcf.org or /http://www.richmondcf.org/ (510) 234-1200.

• Wednesday May 18, 9:00am – 12:30pm: The History & Future of Richmond’s Open Spaces. Co-hosted by the East Bay Regional Park District and National Park Service, the field trip includes a bus tour and gentle climb to the Interpretive Overlook that highlights historic Kaiser Shipyard 3 that helped shape the nation’s history; a stroll to scenic Ferry Point at Miller Knox Regional Shoreline for inspiring bay views and a stunning example of shoreline reclamation and public advocacy for open space; and a short walk on the Richmond Greenway (an abandoned railway that is being transformed into a community greenspace). Space is limited to 40 people. Departs from Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way S., Richmond. To register: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/act-locally-think-regionally-lead-nationally-2016-open-space-conference-registration-17232778705?aff=ConferencePage.

• Thursday May 19, 8:00am – 5:30pm: Open Space Conference 2016. Sponsored by the Bay Area Open Space Council, a collaborative of member organizations actively involved in permanently protecting and stewarding important parks, trails and agricultural lands in the ten-county San Francisco Bay Area. The 2016 Open Space Conference – “Act Locally, Think Regionally, Lead Nationally,” will explore the local connections between nature, health and Bay Area life as it celebrate major milestones – 100 years of the National Park Service and 40 years of the California Coastal Conservancy. Registration 8:00 am/Reception 5:00 pm. Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way S., Richmond. For information: http://openspacecouncil.org/community-events/conference/ (510) 809-8009.

• Thursday May 19, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Operation Petticoat — Home Front Film Festival. The Richmond Museum Association and the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park present the latest installment of the Historic Film Festival. Operation Petticoat, a WWII comedy starring Cary Grant, Suggested donation: $10 (all revenue from the Historic Film Festival goes directly towards the operation and restoration of the SS Red Oak Victory). 1337 Canal Blvd, Richmond. For information contact the Richmond Museum Association, richmondmuseum.org/(510) 237-2933.

• Sunday May 22, 3:00pm – 5:00 pm: Closing Reception for David Park and The Human Spirit (FREE). Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond. For information: richmondartcenter.org/(510) 620-6772.

• Saturday May 28, 1:00pm – 3:00pm: See and Make Art Family Workshop (FREE). Meet in the Madeline F. Whittlesey Room in the Richmond Public Library. Start with a story, continue with an art-making project, and then finish with a guided tour of the galleries at the Art Center. Free and open to kids of all ages! An adult must accompany kids. For groups of 6 or more kids, please call us in advance at 510.620.6772. Otherwise, no registration is required. For information: richmondartcenter.org/(510) 620-6772.

• Saturday May 28 – Sunday May 29, 5:00pm – 1:00am (both days) Audio on the Bay 2016: A Bay Area favorite – the 2016 Memorial Day weekend event returns to Craneway Pavilion for another two days of booming music. For more information and tickets: www.insomniac.com/event/audio-bay-2016-05-2829-cranewayickets.

• Sunday, May 29, 10:00am – 1:00pm:  Point Pinole Explosive Exploration. Join EBRPD Naturalist James Wilson for a flat, easy walk exploring the explosive and peaceful past of this unique shoreline park that was "preserved by dynamite".  For more information: (510) 544-2233.

• Monday May 30, 12:00pm-5:00pm: Golden State Railroad Museum FREE ADMISSION for Memorial Day. Lay outs open for viewing but no trains are running. 900-A Dornan Drive, Pt. Richmond. (510) 234-4884. Museum open regularly Sat/Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm and Wed 11:00am-3:00 pm.

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May 10 Deadline Fast Approaching for Tech Entries for San Mateo County Fair: June 11 – 19

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20 April 2016 – San Mateo, CA: Mark Zuckerberg, are you listening? Tim Cook, are you looking for that next great invention or engineer? This year, such innovative talent may just be found at The San Mateo County Fair (www.sanmateocountyfair.com). Over nine days, June 11 – 19, some of the Bay Area’s brightest-and-best young innovators will compete for prizes in the exploding technology and industrial arts division. The deadline for entries is May 10, with full information online at this direct link: https://www.sanmateocountyfair.com/contests/departments/technology-and-industrial-arts

“Tradition really does meet innovation here at the San Mateo County Fair,” said Chris Carpenter, SVP and General Manager of the San Mateo County Event Center, noting the event’s new initiative to focus on offerings related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). “We are committed to providing a unique experience that not only entertains, but that educates.”

In bygone days, teenagers and youth participants entered contests to score agricultural and culinary prizes. While that still takes place, in 2016 the emphasis is less on hog-tying and more on hashtags; less about whipped cream desserts and more about web design.

“Technology is an inextricable part of our culture, providing convenience, entertainment, information and security,” said Dana Stoehr, COO of the Fair. “Our New Technology department aims to identify, explore and showcase how new technologies are being implemented and utilized today. We hope to engage fair goers in a demonstration of the technologies of today and tomorrow.”

Some of the contest areas for this year’s fair include video production, web page design, duct tape and life hacks. All are part of the San Mateo County Fair’s increased focus on technology and education that began in 2011. In addition, the Fair features a “Super Science” area including numerous games and puzzles for youth, that are hands on while educational.

“San Mateo is at the very heart of the Bay Area’s creative epicenter,” agreed Kaitlyn Bailey-Findley, Assistant Fair Manager. “We hope to increase our technology and industrial arts divisions over the next few years. The people that enter the tech divisions of the San Mateo County Fair today really are the innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.”

The San Mateo County Fair — “Where Tradition Meets Innovation” — is The Peninsula’s premier, community event for family fun and entertainment: June 11 – 19, 2016. Visit www.sanmateocountyfair.com often for regular updates, contest rules, schedules, promotions, and information.

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2016 STRICTLY SAIL PACIFIC BOAT SHOW TAKES OVER NEW LOCATION AT CRANEWAY PAVILION AND MARINA BAY YACHT HARBOR IN RICHMOND, CALIF. APRIL 7-10

New Sailboats and Luxury Yachts Will Fill the Waterfront In and Out of the Water Along with Seminars and More

Richmond, Calif. (March 29, 2016) – The 2016 Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show, the West Coast’s largest sail boat show, will cruise into its new location, the Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor on the waterfront in Richmond, California, from Thursday, April 7 through Sunday, April 10. This four-day sailing spectacular will feature all that is hot in the world of sailing including new sailboats, gear, accessories, hardware, more than 100 seminars, hands-on workshops, advanced sailing classes, stand up paddle board races, model boat races and more.

From nautical novices to serious sailors, the Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show is the place for people to immerse themselves in the sailing lifestyle, talk to experts, participate in hands-on seminars, learn new sailing techniques, get on the water and have fun. Sailboats of every size and budget will fill the waterfront, both in the Craneway Pavilion and in the water at the Marina Bay Yacht Harbor including sleek racers, catamarans, luxury yachts and dinghies.

An abundance of new sailboats will be on display from Beneteau, C&C Yachts, Catalina, Elan, Dehler, Hanse, Hobie, Hunter, J/Boats, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Laser, RS and more ranging in size from an 8-foot Bic O’Pen to a 55-foot luxury yacht. Attendees will also get the opportunity to test sail some of the latest sailboats on the market including an RS Quest, courtesy of Discover Sailing. (These boats are available on a limited basis at the show, get ahead of the crowd and register online.)

“This new location allows us more space both inside for gear, equipment and seminars, as well as outside in the water to display all the new boats,” said Sail America Association Manager Peter Durant. “This new shoreline access also allows us to add several fun in-water activities including stand up paddle board races, model boat racing, high school sailing team practices and more.”

A packed seminar schedule will offer informative seminars for all levels of sailors, from sharpening their craft to learning something new. The best in the industry will present more than 90 free seminars with topics ranging from Solar Power on Boats to Downwind Sailing Techniques. Additionally, a collection of advanced sailing seminars and workshops includes a U.S. Sailing 4-hour Coastal Safety at Sea Course challenging the more seasoned sailor. Dozens of active on-the-water learning opportunities are also available with certified instructors, courtesy of Discover Sailing.

Check out the latest innovative products and gear from the top names in sailing. Several new products will be making their US and West Coast debuts allowing attendees to be among the first to experience these exciting new products in person. To see a sampling of the products making their West Coast debut, please visit, www.strictlysailpacific.com/new-products.

Additional show highlights include:
• Stand Up Paddle Board Races – Get an early start to the day and enjoy the glassy waters of the bay by joining in on the Stand Up Paddle Board Race on Saturday, April 9, at 8 a.m. right in the Inner Harbor Basin at the show. Bring your own board or easily rent one in advance from 101 Surf Sports to participate. Whether you paddle or just want to watch, it’s a great way to start your Saturday. For board rental or more information, contact 101 Surf Sports at www.101surfsports.com or call, 415/524-8492.
• Model Boat Races – Watch model boat racing in the Inner Harbor Basin at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day of the show. Cheer on these mini yachts as they make their way through the water to claim first place and learn about all the fun of model boat racing, courtesy of the Sacramento Model Yacht Club, the Elk Grove MYC and the North Bay RC Sailing Club.
• Berkeley High School and Sir Francis Drake High School Sailing Team’s Practice – Young sailors will delight Strictly Sail Pacific attendees as more than 30 sailors make their way through the waters for practice in front of the show on Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• Author’s Corner – Check out the latest books from top sailing authors, chat with the experts, purchase a signed book and hear a tale or two about any number of sailing topics and adventures at the Author’s Corner.
• Dockside “Belly Biology” Program – Join marine science educators and the crew of the Derek M. Baylis sailing research vessel each day of the show, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for an at-the-dock science based program to learn about the health of San Francisco Bay and our oceans. Participants will collect specimens from the dock and the water and analyze their findings, courtesy of Wylie Charters and the crew of the Derek M. Baylis. (A $15 donation is suggested, but not required.)
• GetMYBoat’s Life Jacket Drive with NFL’s David Casper – Join Hall of Fame member and former tight end for the Oakland Raiders David Casper to promote safe boating with a free life jacket exchange for the first 100 visitors to show up at booth H11 in the Craneway Pavilion on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Casper will share boating stories and participants are encouraged to bring their old life jackets to exchange for a free brand new Type-III PFD, courtesy of GetMyBoat and SailSFBay.org.
• Parties Galore – From Friday evening TGIF fun to the legendary Cruising Outpost Party, there are plenty of opportunities to share good times with like-minded sailing fans.

The show will take place at Craneway Pavilion 1414 Harbour Way S., and the nearby Marina Bay Yacht Harbor, in Richmond, California. The City of Richmond offers some of the best waterfront access in the San Francisco Bay Area, including more than 32 miles of shoreline with access to the San Francisco Bay Bike Trail connecting nearby Albany, Emeryville and Oakland, making Richmond the perfect host destination for all that is sailing. Attendees are encouraged to Boat, Bike or BART to the show. The new location offers guest docks, miles of bike paths and just a short walk from the Richmond BART Station and AC Transit Bus Line #74 (Ford Point Stop). For more information on where to eat, stay and play in Richmond, visit http://visitrichmondca.com.

Show hours are: Thursday, April 7, Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 one-day adult, children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult, $28 two-day adult pass and $48 four-day pass. To purchase advance tickets visit www.strictlysailpacific.com.

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About Sail America:
Sail America is the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry and plays a vital role for all companies that are involved in providing sailing-related products and services. Established in 1990 by members of the U.S. sailing industry, Sail America now has over 200 members representing all segments of the sailing market. With a professional staff, a dedicated board of directors, and a team of volunteers and supporters, Sail America works hard to promote the health and growth of sailing. For additional information, visit SailAmerica.com

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HISTORIC RICHMOND WATERFRONT SAILS INTO THE PRESENT WITH
STRICTLY SAIL PACIFIC BOAT SHOW

Reception Celebrates Richmond’s New Historic Shoreline

“Richmond’s historic waterfront is sailing into the maritime present as the proud 2016 host of the largest in-water sail boat show on the West Coast,” said Beth Javens of the Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau.

WHEN: Thursday April 7: 4pm – 7pm

WHERE: Salute e Vita Ristorante
1900 Esplanade Marina Bay, Richmond

WHAT: Richmond Scores Big Win: Hosting West Coast’s Largest Boat / Maritime Show for the First Time at Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion.
Discover the unique and accessible Richmond shoreline with members of the shoreline business community, community developers and the Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau.

WEB: www.visitrichmondca.com

WHY: As part of the celebratory activities along the shoreline in conjunction with the Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show, April 7 – 10, 2016, the Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting a private event for media interested in learning more about the distinctive 32 miles of shoreline that offers spectacular views of San Francisco Bay, historic architecture, outdoor activities including biking, hiking, boating, dining, wine tasting, unique Bed & Breakfast get-a-ways and a vibrant historical legacy. Established as a 501c-6 tourism business improvement district established in 2004, the Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau is the destination marketing organization for the City of Richmond, California.