The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination

February 7
Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Presentation, Walnut Grove Library community room, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Certified presenters help people understand, prepare for, and respond to disasters. Spanish language assistance available. Free.

Fundraiser for Rio Vista Little League and Sharks Swim Team, Lucy's Café, downtown Rio Vista, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by Saxon Creed MC.

February 13
Paint & Sip + First Aid Class for Seniors, In-Your Home Care Services, downtown Rio Vista, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Interactive Paint & Sip class, learn First Aid skills for seniors, snacks. (279) 278-4870.

February 14
Chinese New Year Celebration, Locke, noon-4 p.m. Lion dance, martial arts demo, music performance, screening of Voices documentary, Delta Owyang family lecture, Chinese painting and calligraphy, kids' arts & crafts, face painting and red envelope Lucky Money (for the first 100 kids under age 12), food vendors. Year of the Horse. Free parking and free admission.

February 28
Learn to Fish, Brannan Island State Recreation Area, Isleton, 9 a.m. Fourth Saturday of each month. Meet at the BISRA fishing pier. No experience needed. Loaner tackle available on a first-come, first-saved basis. Interactive demo. A CDFW fishing license is required for everyone ages 16+. Free program; $10 park entry fee. Volunteers welcome. Contact [email protected].

Lunar New Year Celebration, downtown Rio Vista, 11 a.m. Celebrating the Year of the Horse. Demos, interactive activities, Main Street parade, screening of the film Voices: Chinese Women of the Delta.

March 7
Asian New Year, Downtown Isleton, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Lion dance, martial arts, Chinese Capitol Orchestra, Chinese flutist, Tai Chi for the family, Year of the Horse kids' crafts, sushi & Vietnamese spring rolls, calligraphy lessons, artist walk through the Asian Park, China Alley vendors. Sponsored by the Delta Educational Cultural Society.

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