The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination

December 27
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. A CDFW fishing license is required for everyone ages 16+. Free program; $10 park entry fee. Volunteers welcome. Contact [email protected].

December 31
Happy New Year 2026, Ben's Friends of the Vine, Downtown Rio Vista, 7-10 p.m. East Coast ball drop at 9 p.m. Buffet, champagne toast at 9 p.m. $55. Reservations, (707) 378-2955.

January 10
Birdwalk, Meadow Slough Trail, Delta Meadows State Park, Locke, 9 a.m. Light hike to see Delta wetlands and birds that live there.

January 17
Crab Feed, St. Anthony Parish Hall, Walnut Grove, 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Crab, shrimp, salad, pasta, break and wine. Raffle prizes. $80 cash or check. Tickets/info, (916) 776-1330.

January 30
River's End documentary screening, Delta Marine Sales, Stockton, 6-9 p.m. Presented by the Delta Chambers. About California's water war, the complexities of water management in California, and the challenges faced in ensuring sustainable water resources. Free.

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.

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