The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination

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.

April 18
Opening Day, Stockton Sailing Club, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Open house, arts & crafts, vendors, lunch, free sailboat rides, free vessel safety checks, kids' games, blessing of the fleet, dinner open to the public.

Keep Antioch Beautiful Cleanup, Waldie Plaza, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Free lunch for volunteers, noon-1 p.m.

Earth Day Cleanup, Sandy Beach Park, Rio Vista, 10 a.m.-noon.

April 22
Earth Day Cleanup, City Park, Rio Vista, 2-3 p.m. With Litter Pickers and Rio Hot Yoga. Followed by:
Earth Day Celebration, City Park, Rio Vista, 4-5 p.m. Yoga, fitness, journaling, compost demos, snacks, water. Swag bags for kids.

April 25
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].

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.

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.

Marine Swap Meet, Stockton Sailing Club, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $10 for non-member sellers.

May 9
Asian Pacific Spring Festival, Locke, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lion dances, martial arts, taiko drumming, brush painting, music, arts & crafts, food. Admission and parking are free.

June 5
Women Who Rock, Main Street Concerts, Rio Vista, 7-9 p.m. With country honky-tonk music by Western Bound.

June 13
Delta Ditch Run, Richmond Yacht Club to Stockton Sailing Club. 65-mile sailboat race, (usually) mostly downwind.

June 27
Runabouts on the River, Stockton Sailing Club, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Classic boat & car show presented by the Antique & Classic Boat Society of Northern California/Lake Tahoe. Food & drink vendors, live music, free boat rides.

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