The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination

March 21
Boating & Water Safety Fair, Brannan Island State Recreation Area, Isleton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free Learn to Fish program, free boat inspections, marine exhibition with boating and water safety demos, hands-on activities, food, family fun. Sponsored by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, USCG, Cal Parks and Delta Bay Foundation.

Delta Family History Day, Jean Harvie Community Center, Walnut Grove, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Join the Sacramento River Delta Historical Society for a hands-on community day to help you preserve and share your family's history. Bring photos, letters, programs, certificates, clippings for digitizing on site. Family Story Station, Scrapbook Memory Station, snacks. All ages welcome. Free. Info, [email protected].

March 28
Litter Pickers Cleanup, Brannon Island Recreation Area, Isleton, 8:30 a.m. Meet in the parking lot on the right after you enter at the kiosk. Followed by:
Learn to Fish, 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-served basis. Interactive demo. A CDFW fishing license is required for everyone ages 16+. Free program; $10 park entry fee. Get free admission with a State Parks Pass available to check out from your library. Volunteers welcome. Contact [email protected].

March 29, April 26
Open Mic, Heller's Art & Music Center, Rio Vista, 2-4 p.m. Play an instrument, recite poetry, show your latest art project or perform stand-up. Free; donations welcome.

April 4
Easter Egg Hunt, baseball park, Isleton, 10 a.m. Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Ages 13 and under for the egg hunt.

Biodiversity Walk, Delta Meadows State Park, Locke, noon-1:30 p.m. Meet at the Delta Meadows parking area. One-mile hike. Learn about native and invasive species, the importance of biodiversity, and how the history of the Delta Meadows property has influenced the plants and animals that live there today. Free.

April 11
Bird Walk, Delta Meadows State Park, Locke, 9 a.m. Meet at the Delta Meadows parking area.

Rio Vista Hot Shots Fundraiser, Rio Vista Community Center, 4:30-9 p.m. Tri-tip/chicken dinner served at 5:30. Gaming tables, prize drawings, no-host bar. $40-$50.

May 2
Riverfront Arts Fest, downtown Rio Vista, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. People's choice art show, youth art, live music, beer & wine pavilion, fine art & craft vendors, Art on Wheels & Waves, walking art, gourmet food trucks. (707) 646-1710.

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