Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Lifestyle

‘Space Science’ to blast off at Richmond libraries

By Kathy Chouteau Three Richmond libraries will play home to “Space Science” activities this summer, where kids can explore otherworldly curiosities for free. Sponsored by Scientific Adventures for Girls, Space Science will offer hands-on science activities...
House of Loving Hands preps for 3rd Annual Community BBQ & Mini-Carnival

House of Loving Hands preps for Community BBQ & Mini-Carnival

House of Loving Hands, a Richmond-based organization that provides transitional housing and resources for victims of domestic violence, is inviting the community to its 3rd Annual Community BBQ & Mini-Carnival on Saturday, June 3. If...
UniverSoul Circus opens tonight in Richmond

UniverSoul Circus opens tonight in Richmond

By Kathy Chouteau UniverSoul Circus is kicking off its show under the Big Top today, May 18, at 7 p.m. at Hilltop Mall, with the performances continuing during various times through Sun., June 19. Richmond police...
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‘Mother’s Day Motown Event’ grooving into the Richmond Auditorium

By Kathy Chouteau The Standard “heard it through the grapevine” that Norcal Events is hosting a “Mother’s Day Motown Celebration” Sat., May 13 at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the...
‘In This Quiet Place’ to open at the Mom & Pop Art Shop

‘In This Quiet Place’ to open at the Mom & Pop Art Shop

By Kathy Chouteau Artist Malisa Suchanya will open her solo art show “In This Quiet Place” Fri., July 14 from 5-9 p.m. at the Mom & Pop Art Shop in Point Richmond. The Oakland artist...
Point Richmond’s Fall Fest haunts the hamlet this weekend

Point Richmond’s Fall Fest haunts the hamlet this weekend

By Kathy Chouteau Point Richmond’s “Fall Fest” celebration will return to Park Place Ave. in the neighborhood’s downtown Sat., Oct. 28 from 12-5 p.m. Hosted by the Point Richmond Business Association, the annual fest will feature...
E-40, Mike Felder set to throw first pitch at Soulful Softball Sunday

Soulful Softball Sunday founder sets sights on Nicholl Park and beyond

By Kathy Chouteau Rodney Alamo Brown, founder of the iconic Soulful Softball Sunday, is readying for the team’s annual tournament this month while having another project on deck benefiting the Richmond community. Leading things off will...

Sailing Goat delights with uncovered culinary treasures

By Kathy Chouteau Ah, what to do early on a lazy Sunday afternoon? This past weekend, my crew decided to take a little lunch excursion to the Sailing Goat restaurant in Point San Pablo Harbor. It...
Richmond family unveils highly-anticipated Mi Casa Grill

Richmond named ‘most underrated food city’

By Kathy Chouteau We knew it all along, but now the secret’s out: Richmond is home to some seriously tasty food and drinks. The San Francisco Chronicle in its Sun., July 16 “Morning Fix” edition promoted...
Diverse ‘Night Market’ fuses cultures, unifies school community

Diverse ‘Night Market’ fuses cultures, unifies school community

By Kathy Chouteau The West County Mandarin School (WCMS)—a West County Unified School District (WCCUSD) Mandarin immersion school in Pinole—celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and a Mid-Autumn Festival Fri., Sept. 29 while also throwing their community’s...

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Rosie the Riveter Trust to empower youth at upcoming career fair

Rosie the Riveter Trust to empower youth at upcoming career fair

By Kathy Chouteau Rosie the Riveter Trust, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park’s nonprofit partner, will collaborate with others to host...
County hotline for behavioral health crises expands to 24/7 service

County hotline for behavioral health crises expands to 24/7 service

A crisis call center that began as a pilot project in Contra Costa County in 2021 will evolve into a 24 hours per day...
Sundar Shadi Holiday Display calls for volunteers

Sundar Shadi Holiday Display calls for volunteers

By Kathy Chouteau When the Sundar Shadi Holiday Display takes its place atop Moeser Lane hill in El Cerrito each December, it signals the heart...