Don’t Miss the Artrain!
The Artrain will be in Richmond one more day, Sunday, September 8. It is well worth the visit. Full information is at http://www.pointrichmond.com/ArtTrain/home.htm.
The Future of Shipyard 3
Point Potrero Marine Terminal is the official name of the huge area at the south end of Canal Boulevard in Richmond that was originally built as Kaiser Shipyard Number 3. Of the four Kaiser Shipyards constructed in Richmond during WW II, Shipyard 3 was the only one...
John Medlock for Brookside Community Health Center Board
I want to recommend that you support my good friend and neighbor, John Medlock, for Doctors Medical Center San Pablo Governing Board. John was appointed to fill an unexpired term two years ago and is now standing for election to the position. John is committed to...
Addendum to Coastal Cleanup — Baxter Creek
Friends of Baxter creek will also be working on Coastal Cleanup Day at Booker T. Anderson Park, 47th & Cypress, Richmond, between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm. We"ll be weeding, cleaning the creek, etc. We could use the help. Afterwards, we"ll join John Gioia at his...
Second Richmond Albertson’s in a Year to Close
Earlier this year, the Albertson"s at 4701 Valley View Road in the El Sobrante area of Richmond closed. Now, Albertson"s has announced plans to close its food store at Hilltop Mall in Richmond effective Thursday, September 5, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. According to Albertsons...
Rails to Trails Conservancy
The Rails to Trails Conservancy has been a critical player in securing grants for and planning the development of the Richmond Greenway. If you want to learn more about the organization, here"s your chance. Healthy Places, Healthy People Please join Keith Laughlin,...
Sierra Club Activities in West Contra Costa County
2 events a hike August 17th and a general meeting August 28th West Contra Costa County Sierra Club Group and Sierra Singles Hike and picnic in Wildcat Canyon Invasive/Native Plant Walk, Saturday August 17th, B 1A Come learn about the invasive European grasses,...
Point Richmond Gazette
Another Richmond neighborhood newsletter has emerged chock full of information, although it is part of a commercial venture. See it at http://www.brickyardrealty.com/gazettev1n5_files.htm, and if you wish to subscribe, contact: Ida Abelson Broker Brickyard Realty...
Repairing Albany’s Decay-Damaged Library and Community Center
(If the photos do not transmit, open the attached MSWORD file) August 13, 2002 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBANY LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER WOOD DECAY REPAIR For additional information, Contact Tom Butt, FAIA 510/236-7435 Interactive Resources, a Richmond...
Be a Part of the ARTRAIN Volunteer Group
ART VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITYFor four days this September, the City of Richmond is hosting Artrain USA, the nation's only art museum on a train. Artrain USA is a state of the art museum traveling across America. Its current show is Artistry of Space: The NASA Art Program...
Developer Divides to Conquer
The following story, which appeared in the East Bay Express, describes a conflict among traditional environmental advocacy groups over public shoreline access versus wildlife habitat. The apparent winner is the developer, who would skate on having to build a...
Asphalt Plant to Transfer Pollution Credits to Justify Location on Richond Waterfront
Owens Corning is negotiating a lease with the City of Richmond to locate an asphalt plant adjacent to part of the Rosie the Riveter World War II Homefront National Historical Park. The plant, euphemistically dubbed an "asphalt enhancement facility" by Owens Corning...
RAB and Navy at Odds Over Point Molate Cleanup
One of the biggest disappointments in my 6 " years on the City Council is the failure to transfer ownership of the Point Molate Navel Fuel Depot to the City of Richmond. If there was ever an example of a good project drowning in government bureaucracy, this is it. It...
Bay Trail Hike at Point San Pablo
Friends of the Bay Trail: Congressman George Miller's Carquinez Straits Heritage Area Committee has added Richmond's San Pablo Strait to their Celebrate The Straits series of events planned for this month. As described below, please join TRAC Vice Chair David Dolberg...
Teams With Dreams Girls Softball Bags $15,036 Grant
The Oakland A's will present an Oakland A's/ Baseball Tomorrow Fund check and clinic at Richmond Nicholl Park at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, August 13th. The Baseball Tomorrow Fund has awarded a grant in the amount of $15,036.53 to the Teams with Dreams Girls Softball...
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee To Consider Galileo Club And Prefab Plant
To: All members, City of Richmond Historic Preservation Advisory Committee From: Joseph Green, City Staff-Committee Liaison Subject: Upcoming Public Hearing and Meeting. Please note the following: The City of Richmond Historic Preservation Committee will hold a public...
Free August Music Events In Richmond
" POINT RICHMOND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (SEE http://www.pointrichmond.com/pro/prmusic.htm ) Come and enjoy the following free summer concerts at the Baltic Restaurant, behind Starbucks Coffee Shop, in Point Richmond, CA. Upcoming concerts include: " "August 9, 2002,...
National Park Service Director Visits Richmond
Fran Mainella, Director of the National Park Service, visited Richmond on Friday, July 26, 2002, to meet with Richmond City Council members, Contra Costa County officials, City department heads, the development team for the Ford Assembly Building and others. Director...
Bay Trail Controversy Stems from “For-Profit” Wetlands Proposal
Bay Trail on Richmond's North Shore? Act before July 31. Dear Friends of the Bay Trail, Hopefully each of you has enjoyed the Bay Trail on Richmond's South Shore throughout the Marina Bay area and southeast to Point Isabel Regional Shoreline. Now, TRAC (Trails for...
Richmond Art Center Open House
You are invited to our Education Department Open House: Monday, August 5, 2002 from 6:30 " 8:30 pm! * Meet our esteemed teachers * Find out about our classes Visit studios and galleries * Talk to other students Learn about classes offered in ceramics, drawing,...