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Past Events 2010
Sat, Aug 28, 5 PM: Book Signing “Children’s Art, Children’s Words: Richmond, CA 1943-1966” at the Richmond Museum of History
Sat, Aug 28, Noon to 6 PM: Picnic in the Point -  A Benefit for Washington Elementary School
Wed, Aug 25, 7:30 PM: Monthly Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Meeting with School Superintendent Dr. Bruce Harter
Wed, Aug 25, 6:30 PM: The San Francisco Mime Troupe at the Richmond Civic Center
Sun, Aug 22, 5 pm: Mark Lemaire and Twilight in Concert - Acoustic folk music performance at the Methodist Church - Details >>
Fri, Aug 20, 6 to 8:30 PM: A TASTE OF RICHMOND Benefit - the Best of Richmond's Restaurants at Brickyard Cove Marina - Details >>
Fri, Aug 13, 5:30 PM: Point Richmond MUSIC Festival with Blues/Jazz Singer Wendy Waller & Lloyd's Garage (Rock) - FREE! - Details >>
Sun, Aug 8, 10 AM to 4 PM: Brooks Island Adventure - Join California Canoe & Kayak at the Richmond Marina - Details >>
Wed, Aug 4, 7 PM: Point Molate Land Use Alternatives Workshop - Multipurpose Room, Civic Center Building - Details >> 
Wed, July 21, 7 to 9 PM: Richmond Arts & Culture Manager Michele Seville at the Point Richmond Community Center - Details >>
Fri, July 9, 7 to 9 PM: Reception for our own Rita Bagley at Fingado Art Gallery - show will be up until Aug 27, 2010 - Directions, etc. >>
Fri, July 9, 5:30 PM: Point Richmond Summer Music Concert with Craig Horton and Blind Lemon Phillips - Details >>
Sat, June 26, 10 AM - 4 PMBrooks Island Adventure - Kayaking, Canoeing & Hiking
Sat, June 26, 10 AM - 8 PM: 1st Annual Richmond Native American Pow-Wow
Fri, June 25, 8 PM: Acoustic Music Series at the Methodist Church with Dan Navarro and Sabrina and Craig - Details >>
Wed, June 23, 5 - 7:30 PM: 9th Annual Music on the Main Concert Series with Lava & East Bay Center Jazz Collective - Details >>
Sat, June 19, 9 AM - 6 PM: 7th Annual Juneteenth Family Day Parade on Macdonald Avenue
Mon, May 31 (Memorial Day) , 9 AM - 4 PM: The Masquers Playhouse 19th Annual Point Richmond GARAGE SALE - Also from 8 AM – 4 PM: The Fourth Fine Fiddle Festival
Thu, May 27: Bike / Pedestrian Planning Event - All Welcome! Bring your ideas for a bikeable, walkable Richmond >>
Wed, May 26, 7:30 PM: Neighborhood Council Meeting at the Community Center with Heather Kulp, Chevron Spokesperson >>
                                           Read the Chronicle article on "The True Cost of Chevron" >>
Mon, May 24, 5 - 7 PM: Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony honoring Mid Dornan and others - Details >>
Tue, May 18, 7 PM: City Council will vote to extend the Upstream Point Molate Land Development Agreement - Details >>
Sun, May 16, 10 AM: Point Molate Conservation Hike and Field Trip led by David Amme and Lech Naumovich - Details >>
Sat, May 15, 10 AM: 2nd Annual Bob Peckham Fun Run at Miller Knox Park - proceeds go to Richmond PAL - Details >>
Sat, May 15, 9 AM - 5 PM: Richmond Bike Plan Meeting and Workshop to make Richmond a safer bike town - Details >>
Thu May 13, 6 PM: Ceremonial Plunge Pool Filling! Join Judy Albonico and other - bring your cameras! ! - Details >>
Wed, May 12, 4 to 8 PM: Annual Point Richmond STROLL and the return of the FARMERS MARKET! Party includes Crunchy Frog Band, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 6 PM and Raffle/Drawings! - Download the Stroll Sign Up Form >> Thanks to Margi Cellucci, Marsha Tomassi, Jake Smith and Karen Kittle for making the Point Richmond Farmers’ Market a reality
Sat, May 8, 6 PM: Rosie's Restaurant - Rosie the Riveter Trust Dinner - Dress Code: 40's and Machine Shop - Details
Sat, May 8, 7:30 PM: “The Kingston Trio” meets “Dancing with the Stars” - A benefit for Masquers Playhouse - Details >>
Sun, May 2, All Day: Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour - More info >>
Sat. May 1, 9 AM - 3 PM: ANNUAL JUNKTIQUE SALE at the Methodist Church - Lowest prices since Biblical times! Details >>
Fri, Apr 30, 6 - 10 PM: Reception/Party for the new show, Women Creating Art About Women at Refined by Fire Gallery - Details >>
Sat, Apr 24, 9 AM to 12:30 PM: Celebrate Earth Day By Helping Restore Shoreline along the Bay Trail. - Details >>
Mon - Fri, Apr 19 - 24, 9AM - 5 PM: Drawing Intensive Workshop with Jim DeWitt - Details >>
Sat, Apr 17, 1 to 3 PM: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin's Campaign Kick-off with speakers & music!
Mon, Apr 12, 7:30 PM: Eve Ensler's THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES at the Craneway Pavilion >>
Sun. April 11, 5pm - Angel Choir in concert, featuring the church youth (& some moms) at the Methodist Church - Details >>
Sun, Apr 11, 9:00 AM to 3 PM: Brooks Island Voyage: Bring Your Own Boat - Details >>
Sat, Apr 10, 10:30 - 11:23 AM: 4th Annual Richmond Silly Parade - Synchronized Naps, Portable Hibachi, Dry Water Swim and More! >>
Easter Sunday, April 4 - 8 AM: Methodist Church's Worship Service in the Garden;
9 AM:
Breakfast;
12:30 PM: Children's Easter Egg Hunt in the garden.
Sat, Apr 3, 2 - 4 PM: Opening Reception for our very own artist, Virginia Rigney at Gallery 83 >>
Sat, Apr 3, 10 AM to 2 PM: Bay Trail Native Plant Restoration with Tom and Jane Kelly  at Point Isabel - Details >>
Sun. Mar. 28, 5 PM: Claudia Russell at the Methodist Church - Details >>
Sat, Mar 27, 12 Noon: Potluck and "Claudia's Walk to Change the Future" - Miller/Knox Park >>
Wed, Mar 24, 6 PM: Land Use & Design Review meeting at PR Community Center regarding Art for the Plunge - Details >>
Sun, Mar 21, 5:30 PM: Arts of Point Richmond Annual Dinner at Brickyard Cove Landing Clubhouse - $20 - Details >>
Sun, Mar 14, 2:30 PM:  Low Tide Exploration on Keller Beach at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline - Details >>
Sun, Mar 14, 10 AM: West County FIX OUR FERALS meeting for healthy, happy neighborhood cats - Details >>
Sun, Mar 14, 11 AM: Tela de la Vida (Fabric of Life) - Bilingual Walk at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline - Details >>
Wed, Mar 10, 6:30 PM: REACT/CERT Emergency Preparedness Courses begin - Details >>
Wed, Mar 10, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association meeting with Supt. of Schools, Dr. Bruce Harter + Elections!
Tue, Mar 9, 6:30 PM: Speak Up for Open Space On the Richmond Shoreline at the Richmond City Council Meeting - Details >>
Sun, Mar 7, 5 PM: Red Carpet Celebration of the Academy Awards at Vertigo Software - Catered by The Inner Cook!  Details >>
Sat, Mar 6, 8 PM: The Richmond Wrecking Belles take on the Sac City Rollers at the Richmond Craneway - Details >>
Fri, Feb 26, 6 PM: Refined by Fire Gallery Opening at the Baltic with the RWH Jazz Triad
Wed, Feb 24, 7:30 PM: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting - Main Event will be Councilmember Jeff Ritterman vs. Chevron's Heather Kulp on The Future of Chevron >>
Sun. Feb. 21, 5 PM: Annual Gospel Concert with Bobby Hall & Friends at the Methodist Church
Sat, Feb 20, 8 PM: Folk-funk Music at the Point San Pablo Sportsmen's Club with Kindred featuring Tom Finch and J.J. - Details >>
Fri, Feb 19, 7 PM: Tom Butt and Antonia Juhasz address Chevron's Threat to Leave Richmond
Sat, Feb 13, 1 PM - 3 PM: Happy Birthday (#80!) for Jim DeWitt at the Point Richmond Art Collective, 121 Park Place
Fri, Feb12 thru Mon, Feb 15: 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count at various locations in Richmond - Details >>
Thu. Feb. 11 - SOLD OUT! - Annual Sweetheart of the Year Dinner honoring David Vincent, Sandwich Board Activist - Details >>
Sun, Feb 7: Super Bowl Party at the Craneway Pavilion with the Negra Modelo Girls and Buffet
Sat, Feb 6: An afternoon Chocolate and Beer Festival at the Craneway Pavilion - Details >>
Tue, Feb 2, 5 PM: Chevron Refinery Campaign Mobilization and at 6:30 PM the City Council meeting - Details >>
Mon, Feb 1 thru Sat, Feb 6, 7 PM: Richmond Youth for Haiti Basketball Series at RPAL Gym - Get your tickets now!! Details >>
Mon, Feb 1, 7 PM: Creating Your Vision and Plan Workshop at Bridge Art Space - Details >>
Wed, Jan 27, 7:30 PM: Monthly Meeting of the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council to discuss Point Molate Casino Proposal >>
Tue, Jan 26, 6:30 PM: Richmond General Plan Study Session - Speak up for Open Space! >>
Sun, Jan 24, 7 PM: Classical Guitar Music of Ben Barron at the Masquers Playhouse >>
Fri, Jan 22, 6 to 10 PM: Refined by Fire Gallery's Erotic Art Show Grand Opening Party  at 103 W. Richmond Ave - Details >>
Fri, Jan 22: Opening of THE KITCHEN WITCHES, directed by Robert Taylor, at the Masquers >>
Mon, Jan 18, 10 AM to 2:00 PM: MLK, Jr, National Day Of Service on the Richmond Greenway at 6th Street & The Greenway. Call Doria Robinson at 510-778-5886 for more info
Mon, Jan 18, 9 AM to 12:30 PM: MLK, Jr. Day of Service at Shimada Friendship Park ~ Help Dreams Grow on the Richmond Shoreline
Wed, Jan 13, 7 to 9 PM: The first meeting of the End Chevron's Perk campaign will be held at 402 Harbor Way in Richmond
Wed, Jan 13, at 12 noon: Monthly Meeting of the Point Richmond Business Association at the Hotel Mac - Details >>
Sun, Jan 10, 10:30 am to Noon: Family Restoration Day at Breuner Marsh/Point Pinole >>
Sat, Jan 9, 2:30 - 4:30 pm: Bay Trail Flyway Foray at Former West County Landfill ~ Details >>
Tues, Jan 5: 7 PM: Representatives from Citizens for a Sustainable Point Molate will address Richmond City Council -  Details >>
Past Events 2009
Wed, Dec 30, 7:30 PM: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting - Details >>
Tue, Dec 29, 7:30 - 9:30 AM: Bay Trail BIrding at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline - Details >>
Thu. Dec. 24, 7 PM: Annual Christmas Eve Jazz Service with Dan Damon Quartet and special musical guests! - Details >>
Sun, Dec 20, 10 AM - 5 PM: Open Studio of Jean Womack's jewelry, art and sculptures - 43 Crest Ave - Ph: 237-5540
Sun, Dec 20, 12 Noon to 4 PM: 62nd Annual Charles Reid Foundation Christmas Party at Richmond PAL - Details >>
Sat. Dec. 19, 10 AM - 2 PM: Holiday Bake Sale - delicious homemade holiday baked goods by the Methodists at 117 Park Place
Fri, Dec 18, 6 to 9 PM: Christmas Party at Refined by Fire Gallery, 103 W. Richmond Avenue
Thu, Dec 17, 7 PM: "Carols of the Season" Christmas Concert  at the 1st United Methodist Church- Come Sing with Us! 
Tue, Dec 15, 7 PM: Richmond General Plan Review by the City Council - Speak up for Open Space - Details >>
Sat, Dec 12, 10 AM to 2 PM: Bay Trail Weed Removal and Plant Restoration on the Richmond Bay Trail! - Details >>
Thu, Dec 10: Dinner at the Hotel Mac at 6 PM and The Rocky Horror Show at the Masquers at 8 PM - A benefit for the Plunge - call Margaret Morkowski at (510) 234-4219 for details
Wed, Dec 9, 7 PM: Richmond General Plan Presentation & Discussion - Make your voice heard!
Sat, Dec 5, 11 AM - 5 PM: 2009 Holiday Art Fest at 217 W. Richmond Ave - Swampy Joe Bagley and Steve Morris performing!
Fri, Dec 4, 7 PM-10 PM: Art Soiree at Bridge Storage & Artspace.  To RSVP call 510-776 4055
Fri, Dec 4, 12 Noon: HARK, YE MERRY MEN & WOMEN - Annual Rotary Holiday Auction at the Mira Vista Country Club - Details >>
Thu, Dec 3, 6 - 8 PM: Point Richmond Business Association Fundraising Evening at Mechanics Bank - Bring an unwrapped toy as your ticket. The toys will be delivered locally through Richmond PAL!! 
Sat, Nov 28, 5:30 PM: Caroling and Santa at the Annual Point Holiday Tree Lighting in Indian Square Park ! - Details >>
Thu, Nov 26, 10AM: Annual Turkey Shoot - Meet in front of the Plunge for our parade through town and poetry reading - Details >>
Thu, Nov. 26, 8:45 AM: Nitro Turkey Thanksgiving 5K, 10K Runs and "Little Turkeys" Dash at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline.
Thu, Nov 26: Thanksgiving Feast - Interfaith service at 11:30AM, FREE dinner for the community 12-2 PM - The Methodists! >>
Thu, Nov 19, 5:30 on: Dinner at the Hotel Mac & The Rocky Horror Show at the Masquers Theatre sponsored by the Methodists!
Mon, Nov 16, 3 - 7 PM: Bay Native Oyster Restoration - Meet local marine scientists and help restore native oysters - Details >>
Sun, Nov 15, 2 PM: Amphion Classical Concert at Methodist Church - FREE! - Details >>
Thu, Nov 12, 6 PM: Dinner at the Hotel Mac then at 8 PM The Musical "The Rocky Horror Show
Tue, Nov 10, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association Monthly Meeting >>
Wed, Nov 11, 9 AM - 2 PM: Marvin Gardens Real Estate is sponsoring their 2nd annual blood drive at the Point Richmond Community Center   -   More info and to Register >>
Sat, Nov 7, 10 AM: Point Molate Native Grasses Field Trip - Details >>    . . . or, if you prefer, see the next item . . .
Sat, Nov 7, 10 AM to 2 PM: Bay Trail Weed Removal and Plant Restoration - Weeding Party ! >>
Sat. Oct. 31: HALLOWEEN PARTY at the Hotel Mac with a ROCKY HORROR SHOW theme and then it's on to THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at the Masquers Playhouse
Sat. Oct. 31, 8-11 AM - Spooky Halloween Pancake Breakfast  at 1st United Methodist Church
Fri, Oct 30: Opening night of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at the Masquers Playhouse
Fri, Oct 30, 11 AM - 1:30 PM: Ghosts of Shipyard 3 with Silent Auction, Lunch, Live Auction and Costume Contest ! Details >>
Proceeds to benefit Richmond Rotary Peace Project Buy your tickets Now! >>
Tue, Oct 27: City Council Proclamation honoring ELLEN "PHOTOGIRL" GAILING for her work in Richmond over the last 10 years!!!
Sat. Oct. 24, 5 to 8 PM - 1st United Methodist Church's Fall Art Auction  at Point San Pablo Yacht Club - Details >>
Sat, Oct 24, 2 - 8 PM: Point Richmond Art CollectiveGrand Opening Party - 121 Park Place, Phone: 510-236-1401
Thu, Oct 22, 6 - 8 PM: Oysters on the Half Shell Happy Hour - Live Jazz, Champagne & More - A Benefit to Support The Watershed Project's Native Oyster Restoration Program - Details >>
Wed, Oct 21, 5 - 7 PM: Annual Many Hands Fund Raiser for Washington School - Details, call Margaret Morkowski at 234-4219.
Sun, Oct 18, 2 to 7:30 PM: Open Studio at StevenArt ClockWorks - Clocks, clocks and more clocks! Details >>
Thu, Oct 15, 8 to 10 PM: Watch the Story of San Francisco Bay - Saving the Bay on KQED
Wed, Oct 14, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association Luncheon with Bruce Brubaker of TRAC & more - Details >>
Sat, Oct 10: Point Richmond FALL FEST - Details >>
Through Mon, Sep 21: West Coast Convergence for Climate Justice in Richmond - FREE!
Sun, Sep 20, 7 PM: Traveler Unknown CD Release Concert at the Methodist Church Suggested donation $10 - Details >>
Sat, Sep 19: Coastal Cleanup day at Point Pinole, Breuner Marsh, Marina Bay & Point Isabel >>
Thu, Sep 17, 6 PM - 10 PM: Hearing on Point Molate at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium - Details and to sign the petition >>
Sat, Sep 12, 11 AM - 5 PM: Richmond Civic Center Grand Reopening! Music, Dance, Food, Kids' Games & More! - Details >>
Fri, Sep 11, 5:30-6:30: Whogas ~ Rock, 6:45-7:45: Richie Barron ~ Blues - POINT RICHMOND MUSIC - FREE! Dancin' in the Streets!
Sep 5, 6 & 7 at 3 PM: Shotgun Players present "This World in a Woman's Hands" - a play about the African-American women who built ships in the Bay Area during WWII. Accompanied by live music. FREE at the Nevin Community Center - Details >>
Wed, Aug 26, 7:30 PM: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly meeting
Sat, Aug 22 & Sun, Aug 23: Volunteers Needed! The City of Richmond and EBRPD are working together to reopen the hiking trail at mid-elevation on the inland side of the ridge line in Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline - Details & Registration >>
Tue, Aug 18, 10 AM: Improvisational PUPPET SHOW at the West Side Branch Library
Sat, Aug 15, 11:30 AM on: Join the Mobilization for Climate Justice - Festival, Rally & March
Sat, Aug 15, 11am - 1pm: ONE YEAR OF PROGRESS on the Richmond Plunge >>
Fri, Aug 14, 5:30 - 8 PM: Point Richmond Summer MUSIC FESTIVAL with Claudia Russell and Taarka - FREE! - Details >>
Thu, Aug 13, 2 PM: REPTILES in the West Side Branch Library with Rangers James & Bethany from EBRP - EEEEK!! >>
Wed, Aug 12, 6 PM: Public hearings on Point Molate DEIS/DEIR for Point Molate Resort and Casino Project!!! Speak up!!! >>
Thu, Aug 6, 7 PM: Speak up for Open Space! The Draft of the City's General Plan is finally out!
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30 to 7:30 PM: Green Chamber Mixer at Richmond Build - Light fare, beer & wine - $15 Non-Members - Details >>
Tue, Jul 21, 9 AM on: 27th Annual Hotel Mac Golf Tournament to benefit the Richmond PAL - Contact Andrew Burnett at 233-0576 or stop by the Hotel Mac Restaurant
Fri, Jul 10, 5:30 to 8 PM: Point Richmond Music Festival - FREE - Michael Van and Still Time - Dancing in the Streets - Details >>
Sun, Jul 5, 8 am - 2 pm: Celebrate Grand Opening of Ford Point Bay Trail and Ride to Bike Brunch Bash - Details >>
Fri, Jul 3, 7 PM: Independence Day Celebration featuring live music, food and fireworks - FREE!
Wed, Jul 1, 7:30 to 9 PM - Rosalie Sorrels in Concert at the Methodist Church - Details >>
Sun, Jun 28 from 1 to 3 PM: MUD & INK - Virginia Rigney and John Wehrle at the San Pablo Arts Gallery
Thu, Jun 25, 5 to 8 PM: Rafael Madrigal Insurance 2nd Anniversary Celebration - 38 Washington Ave - RSVP 233-4987
Thu, Jun 18, 6 PM on: Bay Area Juneteenth Victory Awards Gala - See Flyer  See Inside Invitation  See Outside Invitation
Fri, Jun 12, 5:30 to 8 PM: 2009 Point Richmond Music Festival begins! - Details >>
Sun, Jun 7, 7 PM: Masquers Playhouse presents a staged reading of ALL ABOVE IS GRACE By Dana Zook - Details >>
Sat & Sun, June 6 & 7: TRAC is offering three diverse Bay Trail outings to celebrate both the 20th anniversary of the San Francisco Bay Trail and the 10th anniversary of TRAC, the Trails for Richmond Action Committee - Details >>
Fri, Sat & Sun, Jun 5, 6 & 7:  Amateur Radio on the RED OAK VICTORY Ship - For more information contact Capt. Gelliotta
Fri, Jun 5, 11 AM to 3:30 PM: Young Planners' Network on the Richmond Greenway led by Al Green - See the Flyer >>
Fri, May 29: Opening of Oscar Wilde's LADY WINDEMERE'S FAN  at the Masquers Playhouse
Mon, May 25: Masquers Playhouse Memorial Day Town-Wide GARAGE SALE - Clean out those closets, then shop til you drop!!
Mon, May 25 - JUNKTIQUE II at the Methodist Church - Come find treasures left over from Junktique I.  Pancake Breakfast with Boy Scout Pancake recipe will be served in Friendship Hall.  Part of the Point Richmond Town-wide Yard Sales >>
Mon, May 18, 2009 4 PM to 6 PM: HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS CEREMONY - Details >>
Mon, May 18, 10:30 AM: Carlitos and the Magic Garden Puppet Show at the West Side Branch Library - Details >>
Thu, May 14, 4 to 7:30 PM: Green is Gold Expo 2009 at the Craneway Pavilion, Ford Point Building - Details >>
Thu, May 14, 9 AM to 2 PM: Green Tours of Richmond and Achieving a Sustainable Future Seminar & Luncheon - Details >>
Wed, May 13 from 4 to 8 PM: Opening Day of the Point Richmond Farmer's Market! - Details >>
Wed, May 13 from 4 to 8 PM: The Point Richmond Stroll - Our 20th Anniversary! - Plus a Farmer's Market! - Details >>
Wed, May 13, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association Monthly Luncheon at the Hotel Mac w/ Police Chief Magnus >>
Sat, May 9, 5 PM on: Ahoy! Yer invited to a Pirate Party at Ye Olde Point San Pablo Yacht Club! Buckets o' Grubs - Only $15 !
Sat. May 2: Annual Junktique Sale at the Methodist Church - Wondrous Previously-Owned Delights + Food!!! >>
Thu, Apr 30, 7 PM: Book signing event for Jane Vandenburgh's A Pocket History of Sex in the Twentieth Century - Details >>
Thu, Apr 30, 4:30 - 6:30 PM: Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau Open House w/ "Lit Landscapes" by Rita Bagley - Details >>
Wed, Apr 29, 7:30 PM: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting in the Community Center >>
Tue, Apr 28, 5 - 7 PM: Rev Rabia will sing jazzy blues at Brasil 25 West - sponsored by Arts of Point Richmond >>
Sat, Apr 18, Sat.11:30 AM -3 PM: Biking & Birding Point Pinole Regional Shoreline - Details >>
Wed, Apr 15, 7 to 9 PM: Artist Jim DeWitt will be the speaker atThe Arts of Point Richmond monthly meeting + Cookies! >>
Sat., Apr 11, 1 to 4:30 pm: Wheeling the Wildcat Creek Watershed on the Richmond Bay Trail
Wed, Apr 8, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association Monthly Luncheon - $15 - All Welcome - Details >>
Mar 31, 2009: Deadline for entries for the City of Richmond's HIstoric Preservation Awards 2009! - Details >>
Sat, Mar 28, 11:30 AM to 3 PM: Classic Cars from the 1930's to the 1960's. American Beauties Car Show to support the Plunge >>
Sat, Mar 28, 10 AM: Claudia LeGué's "Walk To Change The Future" - Meet at Miller/Knox Park
Wed, Mar 25, 7:30 PM: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting - Details >>
Tue, Mar 24: Beginning of Free CPR Classes offered by the Office of Emergency Services
Sun, Mar 22, 4 PM: "Home Remedy" Barbership Quartet in Concert at the Methodist Church
Sat, Mar 21, 6 PM: Annual fundraiser for the ROSIE THE RIVETER Trust at Shipyard 3 Machine Shop! - Details >>
Sat, Mar 21, 5-7 PM: Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner with "Questionable Irish Entertainment" - $10, at the Methodist Church >>
Sat, Mar 21: 9 AM: First Annual Bob Peckham Fun Run at Miller/Knox Shoreline Park
Fri, Mar 20, 10 AM to 11:30 AM: Celebrate Spring With a Bay Ecology Walk - Details >>
Wed, Mar18: Beginning of REACT/CERT Classes -  See Schedule and Details >>
Wed, Mar 18, 11 AM to 7 PM: Public Invited to an Open House to explore alternatives and talk with the Park Staff about the New Rosie the Riveter General Management Plan - Details >>
Tue, Mar 17, 7:30 to 9:30 AM: Tuesday For the Birds at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
Sat, Mar 14, 11 AM - 1 PM: A remarkable look inside the PLUNGE - Proclamation Ceremony with Invited Speakers - Details >>
Wed, Mar 11, 12 Noon: Monthly Point Richmond Business Association Luncheon - All Welcome! - Details >>
Sun, Mar 8, 10 AM - 2 PM: Herstory of the Bay Hike - Celebrate International Women’s Day with EBRPD Naturalist B. Facendini >>
Sat, Mar 7, 10 AM - 2 PM: Join Tom and Jane Kelly on a Mission to Remove Fennel From Bay Trail! - Details >>
Sat, Feb 28, 11 AM - 4 PM: Come to the Richmond Yacht Club for “Sail a Small Boat Day!”
Sat, Feb. 28, 10 AM to 2 PM: Attack Bay Trail Weeds near Point Isabel with the indefatiguable Tom & Jane Kelly! - Details!
Wed, Feb 25, 7:30 PM: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly meeting in the Community Center - Details >>
Sun., Feb. 22, 10 AM  to Noon: Flyway Foray at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. Witness miraculous winged-wonders! - Details >>
Thu, Feb 19. 6 PM: From Wasteland to Wetland: Restoration Success Stories at Point Richmond Community Center - Details >>
Wed, Feb 18, 7 - 9 PM: Monthly Meeting of the Arts of Point Richmond - See their new website!
Sun, Feb 15, 5 PM: Annual Gospel Music with Bobby Hall & Friends at the Methodist Church - Details >>
Wed, Feb 11, 12 Noon: Monthly Point Richmond Business Association Luncheon at the Hotel Mac with City Manager Bill Lindsay speaking on the "State of the City 2009" - Details >>
Thu, Feb 12, 6:30 PM: Annual Sweetheart of the Year Dinner Honoring Pat Dornan! - Details >>
Thu, Feb 5, 1 PM: BCDC meeting to consider Bay Trail access on Richmond/San Rafael Bridge
Thu, Jan 29: State Lands Commission (SLC) will meet to consider certifying a final EIR and granting Chevron a new lease of state lands for continued operation of Long Wharf - Act Now to support the Bay Trail >>
Wed, Jan 28, 7:30 PM: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting with Speaker Mayor McLaughlin - Details >>
Sun, Jan 25, 7 PM: " Traveler Unknown" - Live concert recording with the Dan Damon Quintet
Fri, Jan 23: The opening of "Absent Friends" by Alan Aykbourn at the Masquers Playhouse >>
Tue, Jan 20, 6 AM to 9 AM: Join the 2009 Presidential Inauguration at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium - FREE! - Details >>
Mon, Jan 19, 9 AM  to 1 PM: MLK, Jr. Day at the Richmond Shoreline - Details >>  
Sat, Jan 17, 10 AM  to 2 PM: Point Isabel Vegetation Management. Join energetic, committed Tom  & Jane Kelly in another of their productive work parties to remove invasive plants such as fennel and broom along the Bay Trail and restore native plants. - Details >>
By Jan 15: Apply to do the mural on the south side of the tunnel - Details >>
Wed, Jan 14, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association Monthly Luncheon - Details >>
Tue, Jan 13, 6:30 PM: Swearing-In of new City Councilmembers at Richmond City Hall >>
Iconic wigwags survive after 80 years under Point Richmond's watchful eye - Article in the West County Times >>
SEE the Tom Butt E-FORUM Best and Worst of 2008 and Predictions for 2009 >>
Past Events 2008
Wed, Dec 24 - 7 PM - Annual Christmas Eve Jazz Service at the Methodist Church - Details >>
Sun, Dec. 21, 5 PM - Carols Old and New Christmas Concert sung by the Methodist's Joyful Noise Choir - Details >>
Sun, Dec. 21, 12 Noon to 4 PM: The Annual Charles Reid Christmas Party at Richmond PAL - Be a Santa! - Details >>
Through Dec 20: The musical "Do I Hear a Waltz?" at the Masquers Playhouse
Sat. Dec. 20 - 10 AM - 2 PM - Annual Bake Sale of yummy homemade goodies by the Methodist Church Ladies - Details >>
Wed, Dec17, 7 PM to 8:30 PM: CITY OF RICHMOND CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM - Details >>
Wed, Dec 17, 4 to 7 PM: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the California Department of Fish and Game and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Open House on Funding (or lack thereof) for Breuner Marsh - Details >>
Sat, Dec 13, 9:30 AM to 12 Noon: Plant veggies and expand the gardens on the Richmond Greenway near Ohio & 6th Streets Sponsored by Friends of the Richmond Greenway, Urban Tilth, 5% Local Coalition & The Watershed Project - Details >>
Tue, Dec 9, 7 to 9:30 AM: Birding Walk on West County Landfill Bay Trail - Details >>
Sun, Dec 7, Noon to 5:00 PM: Point Richmond Music is sponsoring the Adrian Gormley Ensemble at the Richmond Art Center's Annual Holiday Art Festival. Musical performance from 1:00 to 2:00 PM - View the Post Card >>
Sat, Dec 6, 10AM - 5 PM: Holiday Arts & Crafts Show & Sale at the Point Richmond Community Center - See the Flyer >>
Thu, Dec 4, 6:30 PM: Point Richmond Village Mixer & Potluck Dinner - See Details >>
Thu, Dec 4, beginning at 6pm: Dinner & Theatre- The Hotel Mac will begin serving us dinner. Following dinner and a short walk across the street...the Masquers Playhouse will present the musical "DO I HEAR A WALTZ?" - $40 a person - Details >>
Before Dec 3: Ask  the State Lands Commission to Require Chevron to Provide Safe Bay Trail Access to  Point Molate - Details >>
Wed, Dec 3, beginning at 6pm: Our annual Point Richmond Business Association fundraiser sponsored by Mechanics Bank This year will be a little different than in past years...come and join us - $15 a person - Details >>
Thu, Nov 27, Thanksgiving Day, 11AM: Point Richmond Business Association “organizes” the annual Point Richmond Turkey Shoot. Bring your goats, dogs, vintage vehicles and friends. Meet in front of the Plunge at 11 am. Then we’ll be off to The Spot for the poetry reading and the “Shoot.” Call 215-6133 for information.
Thu, Nov 20, 7 to 9 PM: Painter/Sculptor Victor Amador discusses his garden for the Doelstedt family, Joan Gatten reads poetry from her published book, Richard and Connie Lompa to be honored at the Point Richmond Community Center
Thu, Nov 20, from 5:30PM: Evening of Dinner (at the Hotel Mac) & Theatre (at the Masquers Playhouse - Details >>
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30 to 8:30 PM: Planning Meeting - FREE - Help the National Park plan for future public programs and exhibits - Location: HarborMaster Classroom, 1340 Marina Way South, (corner of Hall Ave.) - Details >>
Sat, Nov 15, 9 AM to 2 PM: Remove Fennel & Broom Along Bay Trail - Snacks & Tools Provided - Details >>
Fri, Nov 14, 10 AM: FREE! Live Solar Install Day at 360 S 27th Street by Solar Richmond - >>  
Fri, Nov 14, 8:30 PM: Tia Carroll & Big Cat Tolefree Live Friday Night Blues Concert at the Royal Oak Pub, 135 Park Place
Wed, Nov 12 at 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association Monthly Luncheon - Details >>
Tue, Nov 11, 1 - 4 PM: Annual Veterans Day Celebration on the SS Red Oak Victory Ship - Boarding Fee: $10/Person
Tue, Nov 11 from 8 AM to 1 PM: Marvin Gardens in conjunction with the American Red Cross is sponsoring a BLOOD DRIVE at the Point Richmond Community Center - Please call 231-1640 or stop in to make an appointment beforehand. Thank you to all for a successful blood drive!
We drew over 45 units of blood !
Sun, Nov 9 at 1 and 3 PM: Merce Cunningham Dance Company at the Ford Point Craneway, 1414 Harbor Way South, Richmond. Tickets: $40 general admission - (510) 642-9988, www.calperformances.org >>
Sat, Nov 8, 10 am to 3 pm:  "Grand Ma's Hands" - EcoVillage Festival with Sheep Shearing, Petting Zoo, Puppets, Ice Cream Making, Singing, Dancing, Food, Entertainment and MORE! - Details >>
Thu, Nov 6, 10 AM to 5 PM: The Arts of Point Richmond Holiday Arts & Crafts Show & Sale to be held at the Community Center. Please call Linda Drake 234-3822 for details.
Tue, Nov 4: VOTE! Vote YES for Parks. Vote YES on Measure WW   &  Vote YES on Measure T - A Fair Share for Richmond  And for Richmond City Council, VOTE for TOM BUTT   &   JOVANKA BECKLES    &   JEFF RITTERMAN
Mon, Nov 3 at 11 AM: Artist Damon Guthrie will be unveiling for all the matching grant billboard for THE PLUNGE! Come see the progress after 3 months from ground breaking on August 2, 2008. The pool walls should all be down by Monday, and you can see right through to the other side!  West Count Times is scheduled with C Treadway story on Match $500,000 need.  Bring cameras!
Fri, Oct 31, Noon to 3 PM: Halloween Tour of Historic Winehaven - Lunch, Presentation & Wine Auction - Details >>
Wed, Oct 29, 7:30 PM: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting to include a Discussion of the Resort Development at Point Molate - Details >>  See more on Point Molate at http://www.pointrichmond.com/pointsanpablo/pointmolate.htm
Through Oct 26:  RIVETS,  A New Musical Based on Rosie the Riveter & Richmond's Kaiser Shipyards - Details >>
Sat, Oct 25 from 2 to 5 PM: 25th Anniversary Celebration for NIAD at The Royal Oak, 135 Park Place - Download Tickets >>
Wed, Oct 22, 7:30 to 9 PM: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting - Details >>
Sat, Oct 18, 9 AM to Noon: Preview Walk of the Landfill Bay Trail Loop between Wildcat and San Pablo Creeks - Details >>
Thu, Oct 16, 9:30 AM: Golden Gate Audubon Field Trip at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline >>
Wed, Oct 8, 6 PM: Design Review Board to discuss Honda Port of Entry Project - Details on the Tom Butt E-Forum >>
Wed, Oct 8, 12 Noon: Monthly Point Richmond Business Association Monthly Meeting - Exciting Stuff! Details >>
Sat, Oct 4, 12 Noon: BBQ and Story Telling at the Richmond Ramblers Clubhouse on Dornan Drive >>
Sat & Sun, Oct 4 & 5, 2008: Home Front Festival by-the-Bay - Save the date! - Details >>
Sun, Sep 28, 11:30AM to 3 PM: Fine Art on Four Wheels Antique Car Show to Benefit the Masquers - Details >>
Through Sep 27: The Petrified Forest at The Masquers Playhouse - Details >>
Sat, Sep 27, 11 AM to 5 PM: Solar Richmond Green Collar Day & Yard Sale - Details >>
Fri, Sep 26, from 5:30 to 8 PM: Point Richmond Music Festival with RESIN 7 (Trip rock, Latin) and MUCHO AXE (Latin) - FREE!
Wed, Sep 24, 7:30 PM: Music on the Main Summer Concert - Details >>
Wed, Sep 24, 7:30 PM: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting - Details >>
Sat, Sep 20, Noon to 5 PM: Indian Statue Day Art & Music Festival - Arts & Crafts Vendors, KIds w/ Hats Parade, Food & Games! >>
Sun, Sep 21: United Nations' International Day of Peace - Details >>
Sat, Sep 13, 9 AM - 4 PM: Wickie Work Day at the East Brother Light Station - Details >>
Fri, Sep 12, from 5:30 to 8 PM: Point Richmond Music Festival with Gumbo West and The Ed Earley Band - FREE! - Details >>
Wed, Sep 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM: City Council Candidates Forum sponsored by the PRBA and the PRNC. Hear the soaring oratory of our 10 candidates for Richmond City Council! Politics Galore & Fun for Kids of All Ages! Possible Fisticuffs? - Details >>
Sun, Aug 30, 10 am to 3 pm: Brooks Island Kayaking Adventure - Details >>
Thu, Aug 21, 9:15 pm: The Petrified Forest (the Movie) at the Cerrito Speakeasy Theater - Benefits the Masquers - Details >>
Sun, Aug 17, 2 to 4:30 pm: Wildcat Creek Landfill Loop Hike on the Richmond Bay Trail - Details
Sat, Aug 16, 9 AM to noon: Greenbelt Alliance Bay Trail Walk Featuring Rosie the Riveter Park
Wed, Aug 13 at 12 Noon: Monthly Luncheon Meeting of the Point Richmond Business Association at the Hotel Mac
Jim Levine, managing partner of Upstream Point Molate will be discussing “A Destination Resort and Ecovillage at Point Molate
Tue, Aug 12, 7 to 9:30 pm: Wildcat Creek Regional Trail, Tuesdays For the Birds on the Richmond Bay Trail - Details >>
Sun, Aug 10, 9 am to 1 pm: Pancake Breakfast on the Red Oak Victory Ship - Details >>
Fri, Aug 8, 5:30 pm to 8 pm: Point Richmond Music Concert in downtown Point Richmond - FREE - Fun for kids of all ages! >>
Tue, Aug 5, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: National Night Out Annual Block Party - Live Music! Fun for the Kiddies! Free Gifts!  - Details >>
Mon, Aug 4, 10 am: Celebration of the start of Demolition/Reconstruction of Richmond Natatorium (THE PLUNGE) - Details >>
Cookies and Punch & Ellie Strauss!  - ALL FREE ! ! !  - Come out and celebrate with us!
Sat, Aug 2, 10 am to Noon: Improve and Increase Shoreline Wildlife Habitat on the Bay Trail - Details >>
Tue, Jul 29, 7 pm: Despite clear-cut opposition by Richmond residents, the long-awaited draft ordinance that merges the Design Review Board with the Planning Commission is on the City Council agenda >>
Wed, Jul 30, 7:30 pm: Monthly Pt Richmond Neighborhood Council Meeting - Details (not) - >>
Sun, Jul 27, 9 am to 2 pm: Brooks Island Adventure for Kayakers - Details >>
Sat, Jul 26, 8:10 am: Audubon Society Bicycle Birding on Bay Trail - Details >>
Thu, Jul 24, 3:30 to 5:30 pm: Richmond Police Dept. discussion on crime in downtown Point Richmond at the Community Center
Wed, Jul 23, 3:30 pm: Special reptilian/arachnid visit of the East Bay Vivarium to our the Westside Branch Library  - Eek!
Tue, Jul 15, 7 pm: Richmond City Council Hearing of Appeals on Chevron Energy & Hydrogen Renewal Project - Details >>
By Mon, Jul 14 at the latest, please send an email to the Mayor and City Councillors asking them to reject Chevron's appeal and uphold the Bay Trail conditions imposed by the Planning Commission on Chevron's Energy & Hydrogen Renewal Project >>
Sun, Jul 13, 10 am to 3 pm: Brooks Island Kayaking Adventure - Details >>
Sat, Jul 12, 8:45 am to 4 pm: Wickie Day at the East Brother Lighthouse - Our monthly volunteer workday! - Details >>
Fri, Jul 11, 5:30 to 8 pm: Point Richmond Music Festival! - Dancing in the Street! Fun for the Kiddies - FREE! - Details >>
Tue, July 8, 7 to 9:30 am: Tuesdays For the Birds - Bird Watching Extravaganza at Marina Bay
Sat, Jul 5, 10 am to 5:30 pm & Sun, Jul 6, 11 am: Meditation Retreat at the Dharmata Foundation, 235 Washington Ave - Details >>
Through July 5 : The Full Monty directed by John Maio at the Masquers Playhouse
Sun, Jun 29, 9 am to 2 pm: Washington Elementary School Garden Work Day - To help, contact Susan Glendening at 233-9758
Wed, Jun 25, 7:30 pm: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting - Details >>
Wed, Jun 25, 5:30 to 8 pm: First Anniversary of Rafael Madrigal Insurance, 38 Washington Avenue, RSVP: 510-233-4987
Sat, Jun 21, 10 am to 2 pm: Volunteer to Remove Fennel & Other Invasive Plants Along Bay Trail by West Stege Marsh - Details >>
Sun, Jun 22, 7 pm: Classical Jazz: The Jewish American Experience - Jazz & Classical Concert - Kit Eakle, Jeb Gist, Zachary Ostroff, Rory Judge & Matt Eakle - at the Methodist Church - Details >>
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30 pm: Planning Commission hearing on Chevron Energy & Hydrogen Renewal Project - Details >>
Thu, Jun 19, from 6 pm: A fundraiser to benefit the THE PLUNGE - Participants will dine at the historic Hotel Mac and then take in The Full Monty at the Masquers Playhouse - Reservations & Details >>
Sun, Jun 15, 3 pm to 8 pm: Father's Day Prime Rib Special (a mere $19.95) at the Hotel Mac - Reservations Recommended
Sun, Jun 15, 11 am: Annual Father's Day Jazz Service - At the Methodist Church - Details >>
Sat, Jun 14, 8:45 am to 4 pm: Wickie Day at the East Brother Light Station - Volunteers Needed! - Boat transportation and Gourmet Lunch Provided  - RSVP to Mikael Blaisdell at 510.865.4515 or mikael@mblaisdell.com
Fri, Jun 13, 5:30 to 8 pm: 7th Annual Point Richmond MUSIC Festival! Great bands, food and games for the kiddies - Details >>
Wed, Jun 11, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association Monthly Meeting at the Hotel Mac - Details >>
Sun, Jun 8, 5 pm: Classical Piano Concert with Peggy Salkind at the Methodist Church - Dedication of new Ross Parmer Memorial Courtyard Patio and Reception following the concert, $10 suggested donation will help pay for the new patio >>
Sun, Jun 8, 12 Noon to 5:30 pm: Greening Albany - A Community Battles Global Warming - Guest Speakers, Booths & Workshops - FREE & Family Friendly! Sponsored by the Green Chamber of Commerce - Details >>
Thu, Jun 5, 7 pm: Planning Commission hearing on Chevron Energy & Hydrogen Renewal Project - Details >>
Wed, May 28, 7:30 pm: Monthly Meeting of the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council with Candidates for District 14 of the California State Assembly Panel. Tony Thurmond, Kriss Worthington, Nancy Skinner and Phil Polakoff - Details >>
Thu, May 29, 5 to 7 pm: FUNd RAISING Mixer for Children's Reading to benefit West County Reads - Details >>
Mon, May 26, All Day: Masquers Memorial Day Town Wide Garage Sale! - Details >>
Sat, May 24, 9 am to Noon: TEENS TOUCH THE EARTH at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline! >>
Sat, May 24, 10 am to 2 pm: Ice Plant & Broom Removal along Bay Trail at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline - Details >>
Fri, May 23: Opening of The Full Monty directed by John Maio at the Masquers Playhouse >>
Sun, May 18, 5 pm: "Come Away to the Skies," a solo piano concert featuring Pastor Dan Damon playing gospel songs, hymns and spirituals.  The concert will be recorded for release as a CD.  Suggested donation $10. At the Methodist Church >>
Fri, May 16, 5:30 pm: Ed Fund's 25th Anniversary Excellence in Education Banquet - Details >>
Thu, May 15, 7 pm: Richmond Planning Commission meets on Point San Pablo Peninsula & Point Molate - Details >>
Thu, May 15, 5:30 - 8:00 pm: Annual Point Richmond STROLL - Games for the Kids, Music, Famous Folks in Jail, Food and More!
Wed, May 14 at 12 Noon: Monthly Point Richmond Business Association Luncheon at the Hotel Mac - Details >>
Sat, May 10, 8:50 am to 4 pm: Wickie Workday - Volunteer at the East Brother Lighthouse - Sign up now! >>
Sun, May 4, 2 - 3:30pm: Party for Nancy Skinner - Candidate for CA Assembly, District 14 at Mayor Corbin's - Details >>
Sun, May 4, 2 - 3:30pm: Party for Nancy Skinner - Candidate for CA Assembly, District 14 at Mayor Corbin's - Details >>
Sun, May 4: Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour - Volunteer Greeters and Garden Assistants Needed - Details >>
Sat., May 3, 1 to 3 PM: Wildcat Creek Regional Trail Creek Care - Do Mother Nature a Good Turn! - Details >>
Sat, May 3, 9 am- 3 pm: ANNUAL JUNKTIQUE SALE at the Methodist Church - Details >>
Wed, Apr 30, 7:30 pm: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting - See the Agenda >>
Through April 26: Moliére's Tartuffe at the Masquers Playhouse - Details >>
Through April 26: Richmond Emergency Action Community Teams and Richmond Fire Dept. Training Sessions >>
Sat, Apr 26, 10 am to 2 pm: Point Isabel Bay Trail Removal of Invasive Plants - Refreshments Supplied! - Details >>
Sun, Apr 20, 5 pm: "Sole to Soul" presentation by Dancers Circle at the Methodist Church - Details >>
Sat, Apr 19, 9 to 11 am: Shimada Park Shoreline Cleanup, West County Festival Shimada Park Shoreline Cleanup - Details >>
Sat, Apr 19, 10 am to 3 pm: Brooks Island Adventure - Bring Your Own Boat - Details >>
Wed, Apr 16, 2 pm:  Priscilla Royal, Author/Medieval Mystery Maven Live the WestSide Branch Library - FREE - See the Poster >>
Mon, Apr 14, 2 pm: MAGIC BY ALEX at the WestSide Branch Library - See Sleight-of-Hand Magic! FREE! See the Poster >>
Sun, Apr 13, 4:30 to 6:30 pm: Garden Party at Jack & Jean Knox's for Tony Thurmond, Candidate for 14th Assembly - Details >>
Sat, Apr 12, 2 pm: Celebration of the life of Claudia LeGue at the Methodist Church - See the Obituary >>
Sat, Apr 12, 8:50 am until 4 pm: Wickie Day! Volunteer to work on the East Brother Light Station - Details and Sign Up >>
Thu, Apr 10, 7 pm: Planning Commission to hear the public on Chevron's plans to expand their Richmond facility - Details >>
URGENT!! Please send an email to the Richmond Planning Commissioners before their next meeting on Thursday, April 10 asking them to adopt recommendations of the Design Review Board that Chevron be required to help fund design and construction costs to close the Bay Trail gap between Point Richmond and Point Molate - Act Now >>
Wed, Apr 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm: Public Meeting to show support for $5 Million for North Richmond wetlands acquisition for a new park, $1 Million for an Interpretive Center at Point Pinole Regional Park and more - Details >>
Wed, Apr 9 at 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association Monthly Luncheon - Details >>
Wed, Mar 26 at 7:30 pm: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting - Details >>
Easter Sunday, Mar 23, 8 am on: A full day of worship and singing at the Methodist Church plus an Easter Egg Hunt!  Details >>
See the March 22, 2008 Contra Costa Times article "Bay Trail advances mile by mile"
Sat, Mar 22, 10 AM to 2 PM: Point Isabel to Marina Bay Herstory of the Bay Hike - Details >>
Thu, Mar 20, 7 pm: Public Hearing on requiring Chevron to invest in Richmond to offset their proposed expansion >>
BEFORE Thu, Mar 20: URGENT!! Please send an email to the Richmond Planning Commissioners before they meet on Thursday, March 20 asking them to adopt recommendations of the Design Review Board that Chevron be required to help fund design and construction costs to close the Bay Trail gap between Point Richmond and Point Molate - Click HERE >>
Sat, Mar 15, 11 am to 3 pm: Direct Action Rally and Teach-in at Chevron - Details >>
Sat, Mar 8, 10 am - 4 pm: Women in Solidarity - Celebration, networking and sharing on International Women's Day - Details >>
Wed, Mar 5, 7 pm: All members of the public and representatives from public agencies are invited to attend this meeting to provide your views on the issues that should be addressed in the Honda Port of Entry EIR - Details >>
Fri, Feb 28, Sat, Feb 29 and Sun, Mar 1: RIVETS, A New Musical Based on Rosie the Riveter & Richmond's Kaiser Shipyards at the John and Jean Knox Center for Performing Arts, Contra Costa College Campus in San Pablo February 28 & 29, March 1 at 8 pm, Sunday March 2 at 3 pm - Details >>
Wed, Feb 27, 7:30 pm: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Meeting - See the Minutes & Agenda >>
Mon, Feb 18, 8:30 am: Bicycle Birding On The Bay Trail Emeryville to Richmond
Sun, Feb 17, 5 pm: Annual Gospel Concert with Bobby Hall & Friends at the Methodist Church - Details >>
Sat, Feb 16, 10 am to 2 pm: Point Isabel Work Party for the Richmond Bay Trail - Bring Gloves! Details >>
Fri, Feb 15, 1 pm: Jerrold Hatchett, Division Manager, Sims Metals will speak at the Point Richmond Community Center >>
Thu, Feb 14, 6 pm: Methodist Church's Annual Sweetheart Dinner - Details >>
Wed, Feb 13, 6 pm: Bay Area Air Quality Management District Community Meeting on the CHEVRON Energy & Hydrogen Renewal Project Permit Application at the RRC Social Hall, 3230 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA - Details >>
Wed, Feb 13, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association Meeting at the Hotel Mac with City Manager Bill Lindsay! - Details >>
Thu, Jan 31, 6 pm: Design Review Board meeting at City of Richmond Council Chambers - Eager for CHEVRON to increase air pollutants and gas emissions? Take a Stand! - Details >>
Thu, Jan 31, from 6 to 8 pm: Reception at the Veterans Building for Naomi Torres, new NPS chief of interpretation - Details >>
Wed, Jan 30, 7:30 pm: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting with Mayor McLaughlin on Chevron - Details >>
Thu, Jan 24, 5:30 - 7:30 pm: Green Chamber of Commerce Mixer - Details >>
Mon, Jan 21, 9 am: Martin Luther King Day of Service on the Richmond Greenway - Help dreams and berries grow! - Details >>
Thu, Jan 17 from 5:30 to 7 pm: Point Richmond Business Association Networking Mixer - Details >>
The United Methodist Council of Bishops passes a Resolution on the Iraq War - Details >>
The Richmond Bay Trail 2008 New Year Report !   -   Download Page 1    &    Page 2
Tom Butt's "The Year 2007 Review" -  Click Here for PDF version, or Click Here for MS Word version with hyperlinks
2007
Sat. Dec. 22 from 9 am to 2:30 pm: Methodist Church's Annual Holiday Bake Sale at Interactive Resources, 117 Park Place
Sgt. Dave Harris notifies us there was an attempted rape on the afternoon of Saturday, December 15 - Details >>
Wed, Dec 5, 5:30 to 8 pm: The Mechanics Bank-sponsored PRBA Toys-for-Tots Holiday Party ! - Details >>
Tue & Wed, Dec 4 & 5, 6 to 8 pm: Gingerbread House Workshop/Contest at the Point Richmond Community Center -  Details >>
Thu, Nov 22, Thanksgiving Day, 10 am: 30th Annual Point Richmond Turkey Shoot! - See the Poster for Details >>
Thu, Nov 15 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Green Chamber of Commerce Mixer - Snacks, drinks, live music and more - Details >>
OIL SPILL INFO in the http://www.pointrichmond.org/ Get To The Point! Newsletter , on The City's Website and on East Bay Regional Parks Website
Wed, Nov 7, 5 to 8 pm: Many Hands Party - The 2007 Annual Washington School Adopt-a-Class Party! Party! Party! - Details >>
Sat, Nov 3, 10 am to 3 pm: Third Annual Fall Festival at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline - Details >>
Tue, Oct 30 at 7 pm: Richmond City Council vote to continue the cellular antenna moratorium - Details at www.rap4richmond.org
Mon, Oct 29, 9 am: Point Richmond Gateway public ceremony for the opening of Mechanic's Bank - Details >>
Fri, Oct 26 from 9 am to 6 pm:  Walk-in or by Appointment Breast Cancer Exams and Tutorials at Point Richmond Family Practice >>
Wed, Oct 24 at 7:30 pm: Monthly meeting of the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council - All Welcome! See the Agenda >>
How to scrap the Suisun Bay mothball fleet and rehabilitate the dry docks at Richmond Shipyard #3 - Act now! >>
Sun, Oct 14, 5:30 to 9:30 pm: Dinner at the Hotel Mac to benefit The Ed Fund - Details >>
Sat, Oct 13, Noon to 5 pm: Indian Statue Day featuring Arts & Crafts, Live Music, Dress Up Your Dog Contest and More >>
Sat, Oct 13, 8:45 am to 4 pm: Wickie Volunteer Day at the East Brother Light Station - Details and Sign Up >>
Sun, Oct 7 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm: To those friends of his who  wish to attend the Memorial Celebration of Tom Carson's life, we will gather at the Point San Pablo Yacht Club. The address is 700 West Cutting Blvd, Point Richmond - NOTE: This is NOT the Point San Pablo Yacht Harbor -   Light refreshments will be served. RSVP 510.236.6737 - messages OK.
Sat, Sep 29 & Sun, Sep 30: Home Front Festival by the Bay - Dancing, Entertainment, Games and more - Details >>
Fri, Sep 28: Rosie the Riveter Gala Dinner and Fundraiser in the Craneway of the Ford Assembly Plant - Details >>
Wed, Aug 29, 7:30 pm: Monthly meeting of the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council
Tue, Aug 28: Special Election to support the children of West Contra Costa County  - Vote YES on Measure G - Details >>
Wed, Aug 15: The Point Richmond Family Practice opens in Point Richmond - the Doctor is IN!
Sat, Aug 11: Gospel Over Easy, Smooth Jazz Well Done & Deep Fried Blues - Fundraiser for Opportunity West - Details >>
Mon, Aug 13, 6pm: Workshop on the Future of Point San Pablo Peninsula -- Details >>
Fri, Aug 10, 5:30 to 8 pm: Point Richmond Summer Music Concert - FREE! - Details >>
Tue, Aug 7, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: National Night Out Party hosted by the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council - Details >>
Thu, July 19, 2 pm – 5 pm: Community Fair at the City Hall Parking Lot - Details >>
Thu, July 12, 5:30 to 7 pm: Point Pinole Family Fun Night -FREE EVENT with arts and crafts, a Naturalist program, sports equipment, and ice cold lemonade and more - Details >>
Wed, July 11, 10 am to 1 pm: New Life Millworks Tour and Bay Trail Hike on the Richmond Bay Trail - Details >>
Wed, July 11, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association monthly meeting and luncheon at the Hotel Mac - Details >>
Tues, July 3, 6 pm: BBQ Dinner and Fireworks Show on the SS Red Oak Victory - $20    Call 510-222-9200 for details
Sat, June 30, 3 to 6 pm: Food & Wine Fundraiser at NIAD - Wear Your Dancing Shoes!
Thu, June 28: The Save the Plunge Trust is having a fundraiser beginning at 6 pm with Dinner at the Hotel MAC Restaurant followed by the show "Ring Around the Moon" at The Masquers Playhouse - Details >>
Wed, June 13, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association Monthly Luncheon - All Welcome! - See the Agenda >>
Friday, June 8 from 4 - 5:30 pm: Opening of “Eat Smart, Be Smart” the new mural at Washington Elementary School - FREE!
Friday, June 8, from 5:30 to 8 pm: Point Richmond Music FestivalDetails >>
Mon, May 28 (Memorial Day), 9 am to 4 pm: Masquers Playhouse Garage Sale
Thurs, May 17: Our 17th Annual Point Richmond STROLL!
Fri, Apr 13 & Sat, Apr 14, 7 to 9 pm: Youth Artists Repertory performances at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts >>
Sun, Apr 8: Happy Bunny Day! Celebrations at the Methodist Church, the Catholic Church and the Buddhist Temple
Wed, Apr 4, 6-9 pm: General Plan Workshop - Discuss how Richmond should grow - Details >>
Sat, Mar 31, 10 am to 2 pm: Greens At Work has planned a "mini rescue mission" work party at Miller-Knox Park - Details >>
Mar 7: The 2006 Annual Report (and the Swan Song) of Richmond Environmental Defense Fund >>
Sat, Mar 3, 11 am to 4 pm: Richmond Yacht Club's "Sail a Small Boat Day" - Open to all - FREE Sailboat Rides >>
Wed, Feb 28, 7:30 pm: Monthly Meeting of the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council - Details >>
Wednesday, January 31, 7:30 pm: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting - Details >>
Wednesday, January 31, 7 pm: KPIX (Channel 5)'s "Eye on the Bay" will feature a segment on the SS Red Oak Victory Ship as well as the O' Brien, Hornet,  Pampanito, and Potomac.
Saturday, January 27, 2 - 5 pm: WHAT IS PUBLIC ART & HOW DOES IT MATTER TO MY COMMUNITY? forum at Richmond Art Center, Main Gallery - FREE! - Details >>
Wednesday, January 24, 7 to 8:45 pm: Discussion on the Chevron Refinery fire at Washington School -  Details >>
Monday, January 22, 4:30 to 7 pm: North Richmond Truck Route Study Meeting - Details >>
Thursday, January 18: Return Our Shoreline to the Community, A General Plan Meeting - Details >>
January 19 - February 24: Arsenic and Old Lace at Masquers Playhouse - Details >>
The positive, upbeat Richmond Bay Trail New Year Report chronicling the accomplishments of 2006 and describing plans for 2007 is just out and linked from Richmond Bay Trail
As of 12:01 AM January 6, 2007, BNSF has finally agreed to honor both Quiet Zones here in the Point - Details >>
PAST EVENTS
Don't be too upset to find that many of the links below are dead

2006

Thursday, December 7: First ever, one-day, “one-stop shop” for the homeless in Contra Costa - How YOU can help!
Sunday, December 3 from 12 - 5 pm: The Richmond Art Center's Annual Holiday Arts Festival
Thursday, November 30: Point Richmond Business Association Fundraiser - Dinner at the Mac and Show at the Masquers for a mere $40! Contact David Vincent
Wednesday, November 29,  7:30 pm: Monthly Meeting of the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council - Details >>
Thursday, November 23, 10:30 am: The Annual Thanksgiving Parade and Turkey Shoot - meet in front of the Plunge for our Thanksgiving Day Parade featuring a herd of ....goats and who knows what else? - An extravaganza of Point Richmond dimensions! FREE!
Thursday, November 23: Annual Thanksgiving Feast at the Methodist Church - Interfaith Worship Service at 11:30 am followed by Thanksgiving Feast with all the trimmings from Noon to 2 pmAll are welcome, FREE!
Month of October: Peace Vigils on Richmond Streets - Join Us!
Tuesday, October 17, 5 - 7 pm: Washington School Many Hands Adopt-a-Class Party - See details >>
Saturday, October 14, 4 - 8 pm: Reception for Fall Exhibitions at the Richmond Art Center - Details >>
Saturday, October 14: Anatomy of a Battery - Point Richmonder Paul Thompson's gripping tale of a barroom brawl - Full Story >>
Saturday, October 14, 8 am: 20th Annual GRIP Harmony Walk to End Hunger, Civic Center Plaza - See details >>
Sunday, October 8, 11 am: Homecoming Sunday Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Methodist Church
Sunday, October 8th, from 9am to 1pm: Sunday Pancake Breakfast on the SS Red Oak Victory   A mere $6 for Adults and Children 5 and under are FREE!
Saturday, October 7, 3 - 4:30 pm: Walking tours of Macdonald Avenue - FREE! - See details >>
Thursday, October 5, 6 - 9 pm: Richmond Planning wants YOUR input - Come to the workshop! See details >>
Thursday, September 28, 6:30 pm: Memorial service for Danny Weinstein. Point Richmonder Dan Doellstedt was critically injured in in the same cycling accident - See updates on Dan Doellstedt's condition >>
The National League of Cities has designated Richmond a finalist in the
2006 Awards for Municipal Excellence
competition!!! See Details >>
Thursday, September 21, 7 to 8 pm: Community Peace Vigil on the United Nations
International Day of Peace at Indian Statue Park in downtown Point Richmond
Saturday, September 16, 9:00 9AM to noon: Marina Bay, Point Pinole & Point Isabel Beach Clean-up - Details >>
Sunday, September 10, 9 am to 1 pm: Pancake Breakfast on the Red Oak Victory Ship - Details >>
Saturday, September 9, 11 am till 5:30 pm: Point Richmond Art & Music Festival - Details >>
Saturday, September 9, 12:45 pm:   A Day at the Races to benefit the Richmond Plunge
Friday, August 25: "Diary of a Scoundrel" opens at the Masquers Playhouse - Details >>
Sunday, August 20, 2006: Bob Peckham departed this world - Obituary >>
Wednesday, August 9, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association monthly luncheon
Thursday, July 27, 6 till 9 pm: Community Workshop on Richmond's Future
Wednesday, July 26, 5:30 pm: Berkeley/Marina Bay Round Trip Bike Ride
Wednesday, July 26, 7:30 pm: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council monthly meeting - Details >>
Saturday, July 22, 10 am to 1 pm: Community Workshop on Richmond's Future
Tuesday, June 11, 7 pm: ACLU Film Series - "Religious Freedom" plus speaker Reverend Phil Lawson at the Richmond Library - Details >>
Saturday, July 8, 2 - 5 pm: Reception for Summer Exhibitions at the Richmond Art Center
Monday, July 3, 6:30 to 10 pm: Fireworks sponsored by the City of Richmond
Tuesday, 4th of July: BBQ + Fireworks Viewing on the SS Red Oak Victory Ship Arrive at 5pm, BBQ Rib Dinner at 6pm  Cost = a mere $20  - See the Full Menu >>
Monday, June 19, 7 pm: Point Richmond Shores meeting at the Schooner Building - Details >>
Sunday, June 18, Father’s Day, 9 am to 1 pm: Pancake Breakfast on the SS Red Oak Victory Ship - Details >>
Sunday, June 18, Father’s Day, 1 to 4 pm: Kite Flying at Miller Knox Park - FREE Kites! - Details >>
Wednesday, June 14, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association Monthly Luncheon at the Hotel Mac
Tuesday, June 13, 7 pm: ACLU Film Series - "The Exonerated" at the Richmond Library - Details >>
Friday, June 2, 5:30 to 8 pm: Point Richmond Music 2006 - FREE ! - Food & Drinks Will Be Available
Wednesday, May 31, 7:30 pm: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting - >> Details >>
Monday, May 29, ALL DAY: Garage Sales Galore in the Point- See FLYER >> - Benefits Masquers Playhouse
Thursday, May 25, 10 am: Richmond Greenway Groundbreaking Ceremony at 6th St. & Ohio Ave. - >> Details >>
Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21: 6 pm: Outreach Play at Richmond's Victory Outreach  >> Details >>
Sunday, May 21, 2 pm: Point Richmond History Association General Meeting and Election of Officers at the Point Richmond Community Center followed by a tour of the Trainmaster's Building - >> Details >>
Sunday, May 21, 5 pm: YES Dinner, Dance & Silent Auction to send Richmond Youth to Camp -  >> Details >>
Thursday, May 18, 5 to 7 pm: The Point Richmond STROLL ! Details at Point Richmond Business Association >>
Sunday, May 14 (Mother’s Day), 9 am to 1 pm: Pancake Breakfast on the Red Oak Victory Ship >> Details >>
Friday, May 12, 6 to 8 pm: Reception: Black Artists' "Expressions of Father" Exhibit at Richmond Main Street
Wednesday, April 26,  2006, 7:30 pm: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council monthly meeting
Sunday, April 9th, 9 am to 1 pm: Pancake Breakfast on the Red Oak Victory!  -  Details >>
Saturday, April 8, 10 - Noon: Come celebrate the official opening of Richmond's four new Pedestrian Point Overlooks! Light Refreshments Served. FREE! For details see the Acrobat 480KB Full Color Flyer >>
Wednesday, March 29, 7:30 pm: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting! See the Agenda >>
Monday, March 27: Spring Adult Classes begin at the Richmond Art Center - Sign Up Now!
Sunday, March 26, 4-5 pm: Annual Richmond Environmental Defense Fund Meeting - details >>
Sunday, March 19, 2 pm: Opening of the SS Red Oak Victory Museum
     Light Refreshments Provided - Standard Boarding Fee of $5 - All Welcome!
And from 1100 to 1500 hours, Radio Stations KYVM and K6YVM will be on the air and operating with the original WWII radio equipment!
Wednesday March 8 at 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association monthly luncheon - Details >>
Tuesday, March 7, from 5-7pm: How to be a Big Brother/Big Sister at Washington Elementary School - details>>
Sunday, February 26, from 10 AM until 4 PM: The SS Red Oak Victory Ship's original radio transmitters were switched on! See the Story in the West County Times and more details >>
Wednesday, February 22, 7:30 pm: Monthly meeting of the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council
Sunday, Feb. 19, 5 pm: Bobby Hall and Friends Concert at the Methodist Church - Details >>
Friday, February 17, 5:00 pm until 6:30 pm: Reception for a satellite exhibit of "The Art of Living Black" at the Richmond Main Street Initiative - Details >>
Friday, February 10 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm: The memorial event for Jean Siri will be held at the Miller Knox Regional Shoreline Park, near Point Richmond, at which time and place she will be given a proper Irish send off with lots of laughter and tears.
Thursday, February. 9, 6:30 pm: Annual Sweetheart Dinner at the Methodist Church - Details >>
Wednesday, February 8, 12:00 Noon: The Point Richmond Business Association Luncheon - Guest speaker will be Steve Hurst, Ace Designer and Clockmaker to the Stars!
Friday, February 10 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm:The memorial event for Jean Siri will be held at the Miller Knox Regional Shoreline Park, near Point Richmond, at which time and place she will be given a proper Irish send off with lots of laughter and tears.
Saturday, January 21, 8:30am - 12:30pm: Disaster Preparedness and First Aid Training at the Point Richmond Community Center, 139 Washington Ave. - Call 215-4666 to sign up - FREE
Ongoing Updates: The Point Richmond Gateway
2005
Saturday, December 31st at 7:30 and 10:30 pm: The Masquers New Years Eve Gala, "The First 50 Years" - Tickets are $40 and reservations can be made at www.masquers.org  or by calling 510-232-4031
Sunday, December 25, 11 am: Christmas Morning Worship Service with special music by the Angel Choir and Joyful Noise Choirat the Methodist Church
Saturday, December 24, 7 pm: Annual Christmas Eve Jazz Service with the Dan Damon Trio and special musical guests at the Methodist Church
Wednesday, December 14, 5:30 to 7:00 pm: Point Richmond Business Association Holiday Party at Mechanics Bank
Sunday, December 4 from Noon - 5 pm: Holiday Arts Festival at the Richmond Art Center
Wednesday, November 30, 7:30 pm: Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Meeting - Note Location!
Saturday, November 19 from 11-1 pm: A hands-making workshop at Hilltop  Mall and another workshop at the Main Street Initiative on 11th and Macdonald from 1-3 pm - HANDS FOR PEACE PROJECT sponsored by the Richmond Arts & Cultural Commission - See Flyer >>  - FREE to ALL
Saturday, November 12, 2 to 5 pm: Memorial Service for Lucretia Edwards at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium
Friday, November 11: Seventh Annual Veteran's Day Memorial Dinner on Red Oak Victory Ship - 5 PM: Ship Boarding - 6 PM: Dinner in the #4 Hold followed by Memorial Service on deck - details >>
Saturday, November 5, beginning at 10 AM: Bay Nature magazine is sponsoring a naturalist-led, four-mile walk at scenic Point Pinole Regional Shoreline - details >>
Thursday, October 27, 6 pm: Book Signing by Maria Sakovich of her book, "La Nostra Storia," on Italians in Richmond, followed at 7 pm by Italian Dinner - Details: Richmond Museum of History >>
Tuesday, October 25, 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Join the first of several Discussion/Planning Meetings on Downtown Improvement sponsored by the Point Richmond Business Association at Our Lady of Mercy - Details Here >>
Saturday, October 22, 11 am to 3 pm: Richmond Public Library's Annual Book Sale in the Community Room adjacent to the Main Library at 525 Civic Center Plaza. Great prices and lots of children's books!
Friday, October 21, 4 to 6 pm: Reception for the new WestSide Branch Library Foundation - FREE!
Friday, October 21, 6 - 8 pm: Reception for “ART HEALS," an exhibition celebrating the HEALING power of ART at Richmond Main Street (see details) - FREE!
Tuesday, October 4, 5 pm: The Richmond City Council will consider the fate of the FIVE MILES OF VACANT SHORELINE on the Point San Pablo Peninsula north of the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge - See letter from TRAC
Saturday, October 1, 2 pm: Artists' Talk Featuring Dress: Clothing as Art at the Richmond Art Center
Wednesday, September 28, 7:30 pm: Meeting of the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council - Note new venue!
Sunday, September 25, 12:00 - 3:00 pm: Watershed Project's Celebration by the Bay 2005, Open House - FREE
Saturday, September 24, All Day: ArtCar Caravan - 100 ArtCars from around the USA & Canada will visit Miller/Knox park in Point Richmond - details at www.artcarfest.com - FREE
Saturday September 17 , 9 am till Noon: California Coastal Clean Up Day! Shimada Friendship Park, Richmond. Join The Watershed Project in this International effort to clean bay and ocean shores around the world. Wear sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring gloves if you have them. Free BBQ at noon!
Saturday, September 17, 11 am - 2pm: Learn to Make Fizzy Bath Bombs & Herbal Tub Tea at The Nova Studio! 3-hour class, Class Fee: $34 plus $12 materials fee
Saturday, September 17: R.E.A.C.T. 5-session courses start.
Starting on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 and Saturday, September 17, 2005 -
R.E.A.C.T. Classes
September 6 - 12: Fall Art Classes Registration Plus Fall Art Shows at the Richmond Art Center
Saturday, September 10, 11 am to 7:30 pm: Point Richmond Music and Arts Festival - Live Music, Food, Arts and Vendors - Phone 510.236.1401 for details - FREE - Vendors, it's not too late to sign up for a booth!
Friday, August 12, 5:30 till 8:00 pm: Point Richmond Music Festival - FREE!
Wednesday, August 10, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association meeting at The Hotel Mac with Guest Speaker Susan Wittenberg of the West Contra Costa Public Education Fund - All welcome!
Sunday, August 7, 11 am to 3 pm: Point Richmond Parade & Picnic featuring Synchronized Kiddie Stroller Marching, Live Goats, Horses and Doggies, Music, Food, Games! A Richmond Centennial Day Celebration! FREE!
Sunday, August 7, 5 pm: Centennial Gala at the Convention Center - Dine, Dance and Party! Party! Party!
Saturday, August 6, 11 am until nightfall: Centennial Festival by the Bay with Fireworks - FREE!
Friday, July 15, 6 to 8 PM: Richmond Main Street Art Exhibition - Raffle, Refreshments and Music! - FREE
Monday, July 4, 6 PM to 11 PM: July Fourth Celebration on the Red Oak Victory Ship! Shipboard BBQ and Fireworks Viewing - $20 per person - Advance Reservations Required
Sunday, July 3, 7:30 PM: Fireworks and live music at Marina Bay! FREE! >>details >>
Thursday, June 16, 5:30 pm: Music-on-the-Main Summer Concert Series, Macdonald Ave at 10th Street, "Youth Showcase" Phone 510.236.4049 for details - FREE
Thursday, May 19, from 5 PM to 7:30 PM: The 16th Annual Point Richmond Stroll
Wednesday, May 11, 12 Noon: Point Richmond Business Association Luncheon at the Hotel Mac with Richmond City Manager Bill Lindsay speaking on “MY FIRST 86 DAYS”
Sunday, May 1: Garden of Shirley and Tom Butt featured in Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
Sunday, May 1, from 2 PM to 6 PM: Open House at the Studio of Artist Steve Hurst
Sunday, April 24, 2 PM: Exhibit Reception for "The Art of the Launch" at the Richmond Museum of History
Saturday, April 23, 2 PM: Instrument Petting Zoo followed by the Big FREE Centennial Concert at 3 PM
Thursday March 24, 12:00 noon - Councilmember Tom Butt to moderate a panel on the Bay Trail, the Watershed and the Richmond Greenway - at the Richmond Country Club - Read the Details . . .
Palm Sunday Feast, March 20, 12:15 - 2:30 PM - Ham with all the trimmings at the Methodist Church - FREE!
Wednesday, March 2, Noon - Point Richmond Community Benefit District meeting at Interactive Resources
Sunday, February 27, 5 PM - Bobby Hall & Friends present their Fifth Annual Gospel Concert at the First United Methodist Church - see details . . .
Saturday, February 26, 2005 - Article in SF Chronicle by C.W. Nevius - Marina Bay at standstill over trains
Tuesday, February 15 - Coalition of Concerned Citizens of Point Richmond goes onlin with an alternate plan for Point Richmond Shores, the Toll Brothers proposed housing project at former Terminal 1 (adjacent to the Red Oak Victory Ship)
Monday, February 14, 11:30 AM - Mayor Anderson and the "State of the City" - Luncheon at the Hotel Mac - Space is Limited - $40 w/o Reservations and $30 w/ Reservations - Call 234-3512 or email the staff@rcoc.com
Thursday, February 10, 6:30-9:30 PM - The Methodists will have their SWEETHEART OF THE YEAR Dinner at the Point San Pablo Yacht Club and the Sweetheart of the Year is . . . . . JEAN REYNOLDS !!! . . . . . details . . . . . Join Us! All Welcome!
Tuesday, February 8, 12 Noon - Meeting on the Point Richmond Community Business District at Interactive Resources. We will look at the latest map and survey return with Marco and Darlene.
Saturday, January 29, 2005, 8:30 AM - Bicycle & Birding Trip from Berkeley to Richmond on the Bay Trail
Saturday, January 15, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - PRBA ‘Meet and Greet' to discuss forming a Point Richmond Special Benefits District to held at Vertigo Software
2004
Sunday, December 5, 12 Noon to 5PM - Annual Holiday Arts Festival at the Richmond Art Center
Sunday, December 5, 7 PM - Handel's "Messiah" Concert. Selections performed by Joyful Noise Choir, Soloists, and Orchestra conducted by Eileen M. Johnson - The Methodist Church's Holiday gift to the community - FREE ! ! !
Thursday, December 2 - Help launch the Rosie Park!
Saturday, November 27, 5 PM - Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa Claus and the Methodist Church Choir in Indian Statue Park, downtown Point Richmond - Candy Canes! Singing! Joy! Bewhiskered Fat Man in a Red Suit!
Thursday, November 25, beginning at 11AM - The annual, honorable and traditional Point Richmond "Turkey Shoot" this Thanksgiving starts in front of the Plunge! Merriment, intemperate drinking and goats!
Thursday, November 25, from Noon to 2 PM - Turkey dinner and all the trimmings for the Community at the Methodist Church & Interfaith Worship Service at 11:30 AM - Call Claudia at 510-215-1813 to help - Join us!
Wednesday, November 17, 11 AM - Lucretia Edwards Park, Bay Trail Markers celebrating Rosie the Riveter
Wednesday, November 17, 7:30 PM - Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting
Saturday, November 13, 6:30 PM - Dinner and Show - Art of Ballet's " Keep Dancin' " with Paunika Jones, Principal Dancer of the Dance Theatre of Harlem at the Richmond Senior Center, 2525 Macdonald Avenue
Wednesday, November 10, 12 Noon - Point Richmond Business Association Luncheon at The Hotel Mac, 2nd Floor Banquet Room - $11 with reservations and $13 without. On the agenda: Richmond Centennial plans, Marsha Tomassi previewing her new book “One bite at a time” and the Point Richmond Business Improvement District progress report. All Welcome!
Wednesday, October 27, 5 to 7 PM - Adopt-a-Class Party for Washington School - All You Can Eat for only $250!  
Wednesday, October 27, 7:30 pm - Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Meeting - See the Agenda 
Sunday, October 24, 2:00 PM - Celebration of The Richmond Museum of History’s 50th Anniversary.
Sunday, October 24, 4 – 5:30 PM - Richmond Environmental Defense Fund Annual Meeting will be held in the parish hall of the Methodist Church
Friday October 22, from 12 - 4 PM and Saturday, October 23, from 11 AM - 3 PM - The United Methodist Women of the Historic First United Methodist Church in Point Richmond present the ANNUAL COUNTRY FAIRE
Sunday, October 10 from 9 AM till 1 PM - Pancake Breakfast – On the historic SS Red Oak Victory Ship - Adults a mere $6 and Kids under 5 = FREE
Saturday, October 9 from 8 AM to 1 PM - Second Saturday Thrift Shop at First United Methodist Church
Saturday, October 9 from 10 AM to 2 PM - Richmond Shoreline Festival at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park sponsored by the Richmond Environmental Defense Fund (REDF) and East Bay Regional Park. Bird walks and hikes led by naturalists, a FREE BARBEQUE, information tables, guest speakers and a city council candidates’ corral!
Thursday, October 7 from 7 to 9:30 PM - R.E.A.C.T. Training - details . . .
Friday September 24 - from 5 to 8 PM - Point Richmond Music with Wendy DeWitt - Queen of Boogie Woogie and Stars of Glory (Gospel) - FREE
Sunday, September 19, 5 PM - Concert Series continues with bluegrass, country, folk & gospel with Mike Butler on guitar and vocals, and Charlie Elliott on banjo - Suggested donation $10. At the Methodist Church
Saturday, September 18, 8:30 AM till Noon - Beach Cleanup at Marina Bay. Meet at Shimada Friendship Park in Richmond (at the end of Marina Bay Parkway on the Bay) Free BBQ at Noon! Wear old clothes, sturdy shoes, work gloves. Info: Kate Rauch at Office of Supervisor John Gioia at (510) 374-3231.
Wednesday, September 15 - Updates on Point Molate, Chevron, the proposed Casino and the Bay Trail
September 14, 2004 - Job opportunities at Mulberry Neckwear in Richmond
Wednesday, September 15, 6 PM - Point Richmond Businesss Improvement District meeting
September 2004 Richmond Environmental Defense Fund Newsletter is online
Friday, September 10, 5 to 7:30 PM - Point Richmond Music Festival - Downtown Point Richmond - FREE
Wednesday, September 8 at 12 PM - Point Richmond Business Association Lunch - Featured program is "What's New at Washington School" with Andrew Butt and "Many Hands" with Sallie DeWitt - See the announcement
Wednesday, September 8 at 5:30 PM - Meeting of Many Hands at Interactive Resources - ALL are invited to join us at this meeting in support of Washington Elementary School's students and teachers.
Thursday, August 26, at 5:30 - Meeting of Many Hands for Washington School
Thursday, August 26 from 6 to 9 PM - Richmond City Council Candidates' Night
Wednesday, July 28, 7 PM - Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Meeting
Friday, July 23, 8:30 AM – 3:45 PMAll Day Workshop to create Planning Principles for Future Development of the Ford Peninsula - Council Chambers at 1401 Marina Way South. Info call Richard Mitchell at 307-8140
Sunday, July 11th from 9 AM till 1 PM - Pancake Breakfast on the Red Oak Victory Ship
Adults = $6, Kids under 5 = FREE
Saturday, July 10 from 3 to 6 pm - Reception for new exhibits at the Richmond Art Center
Friday, July 9, 5 pm to 7:30 pm - Point Richmond Music Festival with Dave Matthews Blues Band and Doni Harvey - FREE! FREE! FREE !
Sunday, June 20th from 9 AM till 1 PM - Pancake Breakfast – On the Red Oak Victory Ship
Adults = $6, Kids under 5 = FREE
Tuesday, June 15 is the last day for public comment on the Terminal One Remedial Action Plan. Details at the Richmond Environmental Defense Fund website.
Friday, June 11, 5 - 7:30 pm - Point Music Festival - The Quadraphonics and Jazz Vocals of Rickey Nero - Food, Raffle Prizes and Dancing - and it's FREE!
Saturday, June 5, Starting at Noon - Richmond Visitor Center Ribbon Cutting for the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park - Details 
Saturday, June 5, 11 am - Protest the War on Iraq at UN Plaza in San Francisco (Market between 7th & Hyde, Civic Center BART) - More details at ANSWER
Monday, May 31 - All Day - Point Richmond Town-wide Yard Sales benefiting Masquers Playhouse plus Junktique II at the Methodist Church. "Not since biblical times have prices been this low!"
Thursday, May 20 from 5 to 7 pm - The Point Richmond Stroll with Live Music, Kids' Entertainment, Lots of Drawings for Prizes, Refreshments and More - Sponsored by the Point Richmond Business Association
Wednesday, May 19 from 7-9 pm - REDF Alert: Richmond Redevelopment Agency and the Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities meet at the Schooner Building, 1160 Brickyard Cove Road to discuss the Terminal One Remedial Action Plan.
Wednesday, May 12 at Noon - Point Richmond Business Associaton Luncheon at the Hotel Mac - Featured Progam is "Point Richmond Business Improvement District" and discussion of the Trainmaster Building moving to the Point.
Sunday, May 9 from 9 AM till 1 PM - Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast – On the SS Red Oak Victory Ship - Adults: a mere $6 and Kids under 5 are FREE !
Saturday, May 8, 11 am till 3 pm - Washington School Green Dream Celebration - The most fun you’ll ever have with dirt! Food! Best Farmer Costume Contest! Raffle! Join us!
Saturday, May 1, 8:30 am - 4 pm - Annual Junktique Sale at the Methodist Church ! . . . and don't miss a Methodist Lunch! Served from 11 am - 2 pm
Saturday, May 1, 10:00 am till 1 pm - Bake sale for Democracy - Marina Bay Swap Meet at the launch ramp parking lot - Great baked goods and coffee - proceeds to go to MoveOn.org . Volunteers needed to donate baked goods and help at the sale. Contact the Lindbergs at 707-480-0174 or twoaboard@sbcglobal.net
Sunday, April 18 - Bake Sale for Democracy at Indian Statue Park raises $1200 ! ! !
Tom Butt's proposal for a Citizen Satisfaction Survey for Richmond residents sounds like a good idea to me.
Sunday, April 4 - Richmond's Oldest Train Station in danger of demolition.
Sunday, April 4, Noon to 5pm - Grand Opening of the Golden State Model Rail Road Museum.
Saturday, March 6th at 8PM - Contra Costa College Drama Department & V-Day Till the Violence Stops present The Vagina Monologues at the John & Jean Knox Center For the Performing Arts, Contra Costa College - $12 General / $7 Students & Seniors - Benefits Stand! Against Domestic Violence - Tickets & Box Office: 510-235-7800 X 4274 
Thursday, February 12, 6:30 pm - ANNUAL SWEETHEART OF THE YEAR DINNER
The 2004 Sweetheart
(drum roll, please) is . . . FRANCES KINTER SMITH
Wednesday, February 11, 12 Noon - Point Richmond Business Association luncheon with Mayor Irma Anderson speaking on "The State of Our City" - Hotel Mac Banquet Room - Cost: $11 with Reservations; $13 without. RSVP 510-235-5228.
Playing now through February 28 - Masquers Playhouse presents Alan Ayckbourn’s Ten Times Table
"Email on the budget crisis, particularly the Fire Department cutbacks, is running high..." - See Tom Butt's E-Forum
Saturday, January 24, 2004, 7pm - Oakland East Bay Symphony presents Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Violin Concerto (1912), Tai Murray, violin; and Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 (1937) - At the Richmond Memorial Convention Center and it's FREE! More info, call 510-620-6793.
Saturday, January 17, 10am - 4pm – Computer Fix-It Day & Grand Opening of ReliaTech - FREE servicing of personal computers (first 30), Raffles, Computer Information and More!!!
Tuesday, January 13 - City Council Agenda - The horn honking by BNSF is getting worse. Every time they honk horns excessively, call 510-231-2602 to complain. See the resolution to tame the train racket and street blockage…..
The Red Oak Victory held its first All Hands meeting from 1 to 3:30 on Tuesday, January 13 for all volunteers and persons interested in the future of the ROV. This is a great accomplishment to get all the volunteers and other interested parties together in one place at one time. See a video clip of the Red Oak
For details, contact Gary Elliot of the Red Oak Victory Amateur Radio Club.
Wednesday, January 7 - The upbeat, colorful Richmond Bay Trail New Year Report now is available at: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/trac/
2003
Tuesday, December 15 - Greed and corruption in the Richmond Employment and Training Department - read the West County Times Story
Wednesday, November 12, 7 to 8:30 pm - Point Richmond Safety Committee will meet at the Methodist Church, 201 Martina at West Richmond Avenue
Tuesday, November 11, 11 am - Media Event at the Ford Assembly Plant
Tuesday, November 11 -
5th Annual Veteran's Day Dance and Dinner at Red Oak Victory. $15 for members, $17.50 for non-members. 2 pm to 4 pm - Dance in Warehouse, 4 pm to 5 pm - Dinner in Warehouse,
5 pm to 6 pm - Memorial Service on Ship/Warehouse. Open to the public. Red Oak Victory's K6YVM will be on the air all day Veterans' Day
Wednesday, November 5, 6:30 pm - Meeting to discuss cuts in emergency and library services in Point Richmond. City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2600 Barrett, Richmond. - For follow up, see the the Point Richmond My Point Blog
Thursday, October 30 - from 1-3 pm - Grand opening and dedication ceremony of the Lucretia W. Edwards Shoreline Park at the foot of Marina Way South - will include a shoreline Bay Trail esplanade connecting the Marina Bay harbor with the historic Ford Assembly Building. More info from the Richmond Redevelopment Agency - 307-8150.
Wednesday, October 29, 2003, 7:30 pm - monthly meeting of the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council , Point Richmond Community Center, 139 Washington Avenue - See the Meeting Agenda plus September Minutes
Thursday, October 16, 5-7 pm - All you can eat for $250! - Washington School Many Hands Adopt-a-Class Party
Wed. October 15, 7 - 8:30pm - Point Richmond Safety Committee/REACT meeting at the Community Center.
Sunday, October 12, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Fleet Week Pancake Breakfast aboard the Red Oak Victory Ship - A mere $6 for persons 6 and over.
Sunday, October 5 - The Second Annual Antiques Sideshow will be held at the historic warehouse next to the Red Oak Victory Ship as a fundraiser for the Richmond Museum of History. Get the details . . . .
Saturday Sept. 27th, Bike Ride on the Richmond Bay Trail - explore the brand new Bay Trail segment along the shorelines of Central Avenue and Isabel Street. 9 am: Meet at Rydin Road parking lot of Pt. Isabel Regional Park - 11 am: Meet at Rosie the Riveter monument and ride south to Albany. Info, contact Phil Maynard
Friday, September 26, 5:00 - 7:30 pm - Live Music in Baltic Square - with the Texas Twisters ( Maximum R & B, Soul and Blues ) and Clarence Van Hook ( Blues ) - FREE
Tuesday, September 23 from 6 to 7 pm - Book Club at the West Side Branch Library - Dierdre Cerkanowitz will lead the discussion for the first book, "Waiting" by Ha Jin.
Sunday, September 21, 11 am - Peace Pole Dedication Service, 1st United Methodist, 201 Martina Street at W. Richmond - The service will begin inside the church and will conclude in the garden with prayers for peace in Korean, Arabic, Spanish, and English - All are welcome. Download the Poster.
Sunday, September 21, 7 pm - Candelight Peace Vigil at Indian Statue Park, downtown Point Richmond
Saturday, September 20, 2003, from 11 am to 6 pm - the annual multicultural Festival by the Bay at Marina Bay Park - live music and entertainment all day, art, food and lots of activities for children. This year’s festival is co-sponsored by the Rosie the Riveter Trust. . . FREE!!!
Saturday, Sep 20, 8:30 am to noon - Marina Bay Beach Clean-Up - Meet at Shimada Friendship Park. Wear old clothes, sturdy shoes and work gloves. Free BBQ at noon! More info, contact Kate Rauch at 374-3231.
Saturday, Sept 20, 3 - 6pm - Reception for New Exhibitions at the Richmond Art Center - New Exhibition Show runs through Nov 8 - details on their website. FREE!!!
Saturday, August 30, 9 am to 3 pm - Point Richmond Blood Drive
Sunday, August 24, 5 pm - Classical Guitar Concert with Philip Rosheger, $10 suggested donation. First United Methodist Church, 201 Martina St. (at W. Richmond Ave.), Point Richmond, 510-236-0527
Saturday, August 23, 10am to 1pm - Point Pinole History Walk from Giant Powder to Fishing Pier. Call 525-2233 for info. Sponsored by the East Bay Regional Park District
Wednesday, August 20, 7pm - Safety Committee meets at Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant (130 Railroad Ave) with guest Katherine Gerk, Richmond React Director (and alumni of Washington School).
And see the related safety story "CHEVRON 'BURPS,' CITY LURCHES"
Saturday, August 16 - Noon to 7 pm - FREE - Point Richmond Music and Arts Festival - Continuous Live Music PLUS Arts and Crafts Show - Dancing, Food and 25 Arts and Crafts Booths ! ! !
Saturday, August 16 from 2:00 ­ 5:00 pm - FREE - Richmond Art Center - Family Day and Open House - Meet the instructors and see demonstrations - For more information call (510) 620-6772
Saturday, August 9, 10 am until Noon - Rare public tour of the Point Molate Naval Fuel Depot - Get details . . .
Monday, August 4 - The City Council (Redevelopment Agency) is currently scheduled to interview five developers and select one or two for final negotiations to redevelop the Ford Assembly Plant
Friday, July 18, 5 pm thru Sunday, July 20, 5 pm - Gary Elliott announces the Red Oak Victory Ship's Amateur Radio Club will have K6YVM on the air for "as long as I can hold out."
Thursday, July 17, 7 to 9 pm - "Stop Gun Violence" sponsored by Project Safe Neighborhoods - Nevin Community Center, 598 Nevin Avenue. For more info, call 832-7071 or email EBPSCP@VDN.COM
Sunday, July 13, 9 am to Noon - Pancake Breakfast aboard Red Oak Victory Ship - $6 donation for persons 6 years old and up. 510-237-2933.
Friday, July 11, 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Point Richmond Summer Music Festival with Stars of Glory and Ari Munkres - FREE - Behind the Baltic Restaurant - Food & Dancing!
Thursday, July 10, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm "Music on the Main" FREE Summer Concert featuring Harry Best & Shabang (Carribbean steel drums). Richmond Enterprise Center Lawn, 12th Street and Macdonald Ave.
Wednesday, July 9, 2003 - RFQ Submittals for the Point Molate Site are due See details.....
Friday, June 13 from 5 - 7:30 pm- Live FREE Concert! Point Richmond Summer Music Festival with Jenna Mammina & The Quadraphonics - Behind the Baltic Restaurant - Food & Dancing!
Thursday, June 12th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Richmond's traditional "Main Street" FREE Concert at Macdonald and 12th Streets features recording artist "Victor Fields" - More info: 236-4050.
Saturday June 7, 11am - Point Richmond Safety Committee meeting at Little Louie's
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Tuesday, May 20 - The Trainmaster Building Resolution on the City Council Agenda for May 20, 2003 See more details, the resolution and a great photo
Sunday, May 18, 1:00 - 3:00PM - Point Richmond History Association Annual Meeting and Election of Officers CelebrationOur Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Followed by the installation of historical bronze plaque on the Point Richmond Market, the site of the first building in Richmond
Photos and update of the West County Community Safety Fair on April 26, 2003
Sunday, April 27 from 5 to 7 PM - Richmond Environmental Defense Fund annual meeting at Tom and Shirley Butt's house. Wine and Cheese were served. . . . directions and details . . . 
Thanks to the City Council and all of you for supporting completion of the Bay Trail in Richmond! Read what happened at the April 2, 2003 meeting....
The Bay Trail and shoreline access plans for Richmond¹s North Shore - see Map and full story...... 
Point Molate for Sale to highest bidder? "This is getting interesting."... Details ....
Birders! See the Point Richmond Bird Count
Monty Python and the War on Iraq - a look into the 'brain' of George Bush ...
"You will lose, Mr. President," Powell told Bush. "You will lose badly and the United States will be humiliated on the world stage." Read the full story....
Congratulations, Richmond! City Council Votes down "Patriot Act!" Details ...
Two Black History Art Exhibits in Richmond. Details....
Washington School Community Forum Update from Sallie DeWitt
The upbeat, colorful Richmond Bay Trail New Year Report is now available
Black History Month Art Exhibits - Inventors and History Makers
Gardening with California Native Plants Workshops now forming at The Aquatic Institute
Peace March and Rally to protest a War on Iraq
Local Film Company Takes Major Studios to Court
Aerial View of Point Richmond courtesy of TerraServer
Blanket Drive - Blankets, sleeping bags and comforters are being collected for homeless persons. Shelters are full with a waiting list of persons seeking shelter. More info from Contra Costa Health Services or contact Duane Chapman at (925) 313-6182.
The Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front Memorial Park
Ford Assembly Plant Update
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Shoot and Peace March
Save the Plunge
Envision Point Richmond
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