Wavy Gravy’s 75th Birthday Boogie!

A benefit for Seva Foundation featuring Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Henry Kaiser, Chris Robinson, Pete Sears & many more

Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 7:00pm

BERKELEY, CA -- Bay Area cultural icon Wavy Gravy is turning 75 years young this year – and you’re invited to his party! Wavy Gravy will host a benefit concert on Saturday May 14, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond’s Marina District. The epic show will feature a legendary lineup of musicians, including Bob Weir & Mickey Hart, performing alone and together with Steve Kimock, Mark Karan, Henry Kaiser, Jeff Chimenti, John Molo, Pete Sears, Nicki Bluhm & Robin Sylvester. Also on the bill is Zero, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Ace of Cups, the Clown Conspiracy and surprise guests!

“We are extremely grateful to Wavy Gravy, and all of the musicians performing in support of Seva,” said Seva’s Executive Director, Jack Blanks. “Their generosity, along with donations from Bay Area audience members, will support Seva’s programs that restore sight to the blind, train doctors in places where there are few, and bring services to indigenous communities around the world. Seva is a Sanskrit word meaning Service, and we welcome you to join with Seva as we serve those in need around the world. We are honored by the music community’s recognition of our work.”

Located at 1414 South Harbor Way in Richmond’s Marina District, Craneway Pavilion is a stunning new waterfront venue located with breathtaking views of San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley.

Seva Foundation, a Berkeley based non-profit organization founded by Wavy Gravy, Ram Dass, Larry Brilliant and a group of renowned public health experts, works in the poorest corners of the globe to prevent and cure blindness. With programs in nine countries and the United States, Seva provides financial resources and technical expertise to help communities build sustainable solutions to poverty and disease. With an emphasis on curable and preventable blindness, Seva-supported programs have restored sight to more than 3 million people in Asia and Africa. In the U.S. Seva works with Native American communities on the prevention of diabetes and other chronic health issues.

Tickets are $45 and are available at inticketing.com. VIP tickets for $250 include a preshow dinner and a limited edition event poster. Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm. For more information about Seva Foundation and the concert, please visit: http://www.seva.org.

Rosie the Riveter Museum and Visitor Center to Open Next to Craneway Pavilion in Historic Ford Assembly Building on the Richmond Waterfront

FUTURE INTERACTIVE FACILITY WILL BE FOCAL POINT OF NATIONAL PARK SERVICES' ROSIE THE RIVETER/WORLD WAR II HOME FRONT NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

RICHMOND, Calif., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Services' Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historic Park will soon be home to a new visitor education center and interactive museum adjacent to Craneway Pavilion at Ford Point on the Richmond waterfront. The facility will be located in the historic Ford Assembly Building complex, through an arrangement made possible by Orton Development, which owns and operates Craneway Pavilion.

Today's announcement of the future multi-purpose/multi-media center coincides with this evening'sSan Francisco Giants-hosted tribute to the legacy of Rosie the Riveter taking place at AT&T Ballpark. Six original "Rosies" will be in attendance.

"We are proud to have the opportunity to work with the National Park Service in celebrating the significance of Rosie the Riveter, and honoring the contributions of so many Americans-in the Bay Area and beyond-to the World War II Home Front effort," said Lance Miller, General Manager, Craneway Pavilion. "The museum and learning center will be an exciting destination for visitors, and an important addition to the Craneway environment and revitalization of Richmond."

During World War II, Rosie the Riveter emerged as an iconic cultural symbol of American women across the country rolling up their sleeves to support the war effort. Many of these pioneering "Rosies" toiled in the historic Ford Assembly Building, site of the new center (as well as the world-class event and production facility Craneway Pavilion). They built 49,000 jeeps, and outfitted tanks, in a re-tooled industrial plant that first opened in 1932 to make Model "A" Fords. Rosie the Riveter has since become a symbol representing the strength and determination of women everywhere striving for equality in all walks of life.

The center will both interpret the national home front movement, and orient visitors to Richmond'sinfluential history from the era. Through interactive exhibits and learning experiences, visitors will see, hear, and reflect on the stories and contributions of courageous home front Americans. The center will also include a program allowing for distance learning and linkages to other representative sites across the country.

"We couldn't be more excited about the Visitor Center coming to our park," said Elizabeth Tucker, Park Ranger, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historic Park. "We are looking forward to working with Craneway Pavilion and Orton Development as the project takes shape."

In the meantime, visitors can learn about Richmond's special role in the history of modern America at theHome Front Festival at Ford Point on October 1-2. The two-day event celebrates the city's ownNational Park and Richmond's beautiful 32-mile shoreline, boasting newly opened trails and spectacular waterfront locations. (www.homefrontfestival.com).
For more information: www.craneway.com and http://www.nps.gov/rori

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Saturday April 30 Grand Opening for Landfill Loop of the SF Bay Trail - Located at 1 Parr Blvd in Richmond

Republic Services and the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill (WCCSL) a proud member of the community since 1953 invite you to celebrate the April 30th Grand Opening of the newest section of the San Francisco Bay Trail called the West County Landfill Loop.

The trail is the first of its kind allowing the public access to the scenic boundaries of the landfill along our beautiful San Francisco Bay. The Landfill Loop Trail offers an opportunity to learn about the closed landfill and the variety of recycling operations taking place today. The West County Landfill Loop offers spectacular vistas with Mount Tamalpais rising above the bay behind Point San Pablo, as well as views of rich tidal marshes. The Landfill Loop features an abundance of wild life. The completion of this portion of the trail will allow visitors the ability to enjoy of one longest and continuous portions of the San Francisco Bay Trail.

Please join Republic Services and the WCCSL as we open the entire loop of the trail for the first time. There will be refreshments and tours guided by members of the local Audubon Society and TRAC to commemorate this historic milestone.

You may wish to download the Richmond Bay Trail map to help find your way to the Landfill Loop. You also may wish to download the elegant new Wildcat Marsh & Landfill Loop Trail Guide, which will be available during the April 30 celebration.

Richmond Chamber of Commerce News: Thursday April 21

RCOC WEEKLY NEWS
Thursday, April 21, 2011


Chamber honored at the 2011 Historic Preservation Awards
We are very excited and proud to announce that the Richmond Chamber has been selected to receive an award at the 2011 Richmond Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony from The Richmond Historic Preservation Commission and National Park Service. The Chamber will be presented with the National Park Service Home Front Award for their many years of hosting the annual USO Dance and Home Front Festival by the Bay. We would love for all our members to attend this special occasion.View the full list of awards here.The ceremony will take place on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. Get directions here. The awards ceremony will be followed by a reception across the Plaza at the Richmond Art Center, catered by the Contra Costa College Culinary Arts Department. There will be a No Host Bar. Special Thanks to those who sponsored this event: C. Overaa & Co., Mack5, Oliver & Company, and Park Florist. For more information, contact Sabrina Lundy, City of Richmond Planning Division at (510) 620-6705 or Sabrina_Lundy@ci.richmond.ca.us.

Celebrate the new Richmond Financial Opportunity Center
Bay Area LISC and Rubicon Programs invite you to join them on Tuesday, April 26, from 10:30am-12pm, as they celebrate the launch of Rubicon's new Financial Opportunity Center located at 101 Broadway Avenue, Richmond.
Special guest speakers will include:
Latressa Alford, Office of Congressman George Miller
Contra Costa County Supervisor John M. Gioia
Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin
Kevin Jordan, Director of Family Income and Wealth Building, LISC National Office
Stephanie Forbes, Executive Director, Bay Area LISC
Jenny C. Flores, Community Development Manager, Citi and Citi Foundation
Refreshments will be served. To RSVP, email events@rubiconprograms.org or call (510) 231-3965. As a valued community partner, you play an important role in helping people begin their journey to change. In December 2010, Rubicon Programs was awarded a three-year federal Social Innovation Fund (SIF) grant from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). Rubicon is one of 47 community organizations across the nation to win this highly competitive award from LISC. The Financial Opportunity Center will provide a host of employment and financial stability services to help Richmond area residents find jobs, reduce debt, gain financial literacy and build assets. The Center will enable us to continue advancing our efforts to prepare very low-income people to achieve financial independence, and also meet the needs of re-entry men and women in West Contra Costa County. We look forward to seeing you there!

Contra Costa College's Annual Job Fair
Contra Costa College Job Placement Office is hosting its annual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Many of the local businesses and employers will be present such as, Chevron, East Bay Regional Park District, Girl Scouts, United Parcel Service, and many more.Interested job seekers are asked to come dressed for an official interview with at least 25 copies of their resumes in hand. Located at Contra Costa College, Student Services Plaza, 2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For More Information Contact: John Christensen 510-235-7800 ext. 4344

5th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration

The 23rd Street Merchant's Association presents the 5th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival! It will take place on 23rd Street in Richmond, on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Last year's event was a tremendous success and we hope everyone participates. If you would like information about the event or how to apply to be a vendor at the event, contact Barbara Diaz at (510) 236-0777.

To download vendor application forms, visithttp://www.23rdstreetma.com/cinco_de_mayo.php

This event is sponsored by: Chevron, Mechanics Bank, Veolia Water, Sims Metal, Los Grullenses, City of Richmond, Bob's Cleaners, PG&E, Armor Locksmith, La Plazuela, Lily's Beauty Salon, Rigo's Auto Sales, La Flor De Jalisco, Madrigal Insurance Agency.

A celebration honoring Fred D. Jackson
Richmond Community Foundation is delighted to encourage your attendance at "A Healthy You, A Healthy Me: Uniting a Healthy Community" -- a celebration in honor of peacemaker, artist, community organizer and visionary, Fred D. Jackson.The event will formally recognize the spirit and tremendous impact that Fred has made in the Richmond community and throughout the region. You won't want to miss this historic gathering! The evening includes dinner, live entertainment, guest speakers, and special presentations. This special event will take place on Sunday, May 15 from 4-7pm at the RichmondPAL Building, 2200 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond. Get directions. Additional parking will be available at Richmond Senior Center and a free shuttle service provided from 3-4PM, and after the event.

For Bay Area ticket locations, contact honoringfred@hotmail.com or 510-815-4137.Tickets may also be purchased online. Download the official event flyer here.

Seeking nominations on reducing homelessness
Do you know individuals or organizations who have helped lead the way in reducing homelessness in Contra Costa County or elsewhere in the Bay Area?If so, please consider nominating them for one or more of four Awards for Reducing Homelessness. John Lozier, MSSW, Executive Director of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, is presenting the Awards on Tuesday, May 17 at the Advocacy Luncheon of Saffron Strand's annual conference, "Sustainable Solutions to Homelessness: Integrating Employment, Health Care & Housing" at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center. Each Award for Reducing Homelessness includes a $50 gift card. Winners also receive free registration to "Sustainable Solutions to Homelessness" ($275 value).
Homeless Citizen Achievement AwardHonoring a homeless Contra Costa citizen who has made extraordinary progress, against all odds, in improving his or her job skills, employability, and economic independence.
Homelessness Program Achievement AwardHonoring a government, non-profit, or faith-based program's extraordinary performance over the past year in helping to reduce homelessness in Contra Costa County.
"Voice of the Homeless" Media AwardHonoring the leadership of a San Francisco Bay Area corporate or individual print, broadcast, or web-based media source in reporting on homelessness issues most accurately and fairly over the past year.
Homelessness Advocacy in Action AwardHonoring one person anywhere in the Bay Area who has been highly effective in advocating and achieving positive results with responsible, actionable, and sustainable solutions for homelessness.
For each Award nomination, please (1) identify the Award, (2) provide your nominee's full name, phone number, and e-mail address, (3) describe why your nominee should be honored with the Award, noting how your nominee meets or exceeds the intention of the Award, and (4) as nominator, provide your full name, phone number, and e-mail address.
Please submit nominations by email to yvonne@saffronstrand.org by Friday, May 6, 2011. For more information about Saffron Strand's second annual conference, May 16-17 in Richmond, visit www.saffronstrand.org.

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Saturday June 25: Slaughter by the Water

Coming together for the very first time in history, on one bill, one night only! June 25th @ The Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA NUCLEAR ASSAULT, AUTOPSY, CATTLE DECAPITATION, WHIPLASH, ZOMBIE HOLOCAUST, WARBRINGER, UNDIVIDED and many more!
Poster and Tickets: www.slaughterbythewater.com

Deep Green Fest, April 23, 2011, The Craneway Pavilion, Richmond, California

From Green 215 Dot com: Please come visit us at Deep Green Fest 2011 in Richmond, California on Saturday, April 23, 2011. Compassionate Health Options is very proud to be a sponsor for this fantastic event! Compassionate Health Options staffmembers will be on hand at our booth to provide you with information about our eleven locations in the northern California area, answer questions, and also give out a variety of healthy goodies (get them while they last!) So, what to expect at this festival? Will there be great music? Yes! Will there be a series of fascinating medical cannabis activists and experts? Absolutely. There will also be a gathering of people from all over the country as well as the world likemindedly interested in making cannabis legal and available to all of those in need. Very likely you will encounter some of the major figures who pioneered the creation of medical marijuana law as it exists today in California. This is truly an event not to be missed for all who support legal cannabis and a better way of healthy living on our planet. We hope to see you there! If you would like to check out the Deep Green Fest site for more information, click this link or visit www.deepgreenfest.com.

The 2011 Richmond Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony will be Monday, May 9, 5:00 PM in the City Council Chamber.

Latin Concert this Saturday. Sabado 16 de Abril, 7pm - 1am. Noche De Gala featuring La Sonora Santanera, El Tiempo, Samuray and Las Reynas Del Baile

Reserve Su Mesa Sin Costo al (510) 233-1866

Best of Green: Design and Architecture

Treehugger.com's Annual Awards:

Best Architect, Small Firm: Marcy Wong Donn Logan

The California firm of Marcy Wong Donn Logan first impressed with theirhouse for Mitch Kapor,, which, due to its size, kicked off a controversy that made it from Berkeley to The New York Times.

After this project, doing an adaptive reuse of a giant Albert Kahn-designed Ford assembly plant is almost easy.

Their projects use corrugated metal, exposed concrete and wood: simple, basic materials presented beautifully.

★ Readers' Choice Winner:Marcy Wong Donn Logan

More info:

http://www.treehugger.com

At the Craneway: Cintas Uniforms and Apparel

"Our best-selling Cintas exclusive apparel along with popular name brands: Carhartt, Nike, Timberland, Columbia, Wolverine, Converse, Dickies, & Skechers." Spring/Summer 2011 Catalog Cintas: The Service Professional Website

Latin Concert: Saturday April 16th

At the Craneway: Toyota Care Nut Head Commercial Palo Alto Toyota Dealer

Richmond axes Point Molate casino resort

By Katherine Tam
Contra Costa Times
Posted: 04/06/2011 01:57:10 AM PDT
Updated: 04/06/2011 06:03:12 AM PDT

Dreams of a $1.2 billion casino-hotel resort at Richmond's waterfront are dead.

City leaders ended a five-hour meeting Tuesday night by nixing further consideration of the proposal, saying there are too many problems from traffic congestion to federal approvals that have yet to come. Ultimately, they said Richmond voters made their opposition clear when they defeated November's advisory ballot measure on whether a casino should be built at Point Molate.

"This project has failed to obtain federal approval. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has not given a timetable for the decision-making process," City Councilwoman Jovanka Beckles said. "I don't think it's right nor is it fair to keep the residents of Richmond waiting for a decision indefinitely."

The 5-2 vote -- with councilmen Nat Bates and Jim Rogers dissenting -- was no surprise, given the results of November's election. Voters picked council newcomers Beckles and Corky Booze, creating an anti-gaming majority at the dais. They then rejected advisory Measure U, with 58 percent voting no on the casino question.

Bates, a longtime supporter of the project, said he was saddened to see the project die, in part because it would have provided jobs to locals who lack a college education and have trouble getting employment.

"I still think it's a good idea what we tried to do," Bates said. "I think it would have been a positive."

The council directed the city staff to begin negotiating for 120 days with Upstream, the project developer, for a nongaming development alternative, as outlined in the 2004 deal in which the city agreed to sell Point Molate for $50 million.

Tuesday's meeting drew more than 150 people on both sides of the issue, with opponents outnumbering supporters by a considerable margin. A large banner dangling from the balcony seats read in bold lettering: "Richmond Voted No Casino."

Upstream and the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians have spent $17 million to date on their proposal, including partial payments for the land, said Michael Derry, tribe spokesman. He and developer Jim Levine urged the city not to shut the door on the gaming project and to instead keep all options open.

The resort was to include two hotels, a 122,000-square-foot conference center, restaurants, shops, tribal facilities, open space, a shoreline trail and ferry access. But it was the 124,000-square-foot gaming floor that divided the community.

With Richmond's unemployment rate hovering stubbornly at 18 percent, supporters say the project would bring thousands of much-needed jobs and millions in revenue. But opponents argued the plan is a pipe dream that would fall short of its promise and instead bring traffic congestion, crime and addictions.

Hip Hop Concert: 1 Stop Hip Hop, Friday April 15

1 Stop Hip Hop Shop will showcase a collage of music from Bay Area’s Nio Tha Gift, Deja Bryson, Evenodds, DB, Prank of The Deligentz, Jack Tradez, Phia Lamour and Young Rebz to Dremur (representing NYC), Ricko AK (representing Alabama), and Emcee Jermaine (representing New Jersey). The event will also showcase the talent of three fashion designers including BekaGage who is also from Richmond, CA. All proceeds from this event will go to Bay Area’s non-profit organization Discover America Foundation. 1 Stop Hip Hop Shop’s concert and fashion show anniversary celebration is sponsored by On Tha Real Magazine, Lavish Lyfe Music Group, The Hip Hop Diva, Indecent the Slapmaster and Magic City Management. http://las.alltheparties.com/party/14046-Anniversary-Concert-Fashion-Show-The-Craneway-Richmond-CA

Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast

The Richmond Recreation Department will have a Spring Egg Hunt and Breakfast on April 16th at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium. Breakfast will be from 8:30am – 10:00am, egg hunt from 10:00am -12:00pm. We will also be having Recreation Information Day from 10:00am- 12:00pm during the egg hunt. You can receive information on all our current programs, including upcoming summer camps! Come out and bring the whole family!

Richmond Art Center: April Events

Last Minute: Cheap, easy ideas for things to do the weekend of April 1-3

Get your giggles out

Johnny Steele has finished first and Kellen Erskine has come in second at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition. Those two, along with comedian Myles Weber, will tickle your funny bone starting at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond. Tickets are $10-$15. Info: http://www.comedyatcraneway.com

By Brynna Locks of the Contra Costa Times http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_17735220?nclick_check=1