Posts Tagged ‘event’
Richmond resident and Miss California hopeful: ‘I really want to represent where I’m from’
Alexis Bradley, a Richmond native, is running for 2018 Miss California USA. The pageant will start on December 1st in Long Beach.
Read MoreCelebrating Life Outdoors: the annual Shoreline Festival at Point Pinole Regional Park
Bay Area residents celebrate the Shoreline Festival organized every first Saturday of October by dozens of volunteers at Point Pinole Regional Park. This year, attendees enjoyed nature walks, birdwatching and local art.
Read MoreAnnual “Men of Merit” ceremony honors men taking a stand against violence
Contra Costa County held its 11th annual “Men of Merit” awards ceremony at the Richmond Police Activities League last week, featuring author and activist Tony Porter as keynote speaker.
Read MoreNot just a walk in the park for kids in Richmond
Every Kid in a Park is a White House youth initiative that gives every fourth grader in the United States, along with their families, free passes to visit all federally-owned lands and waters, including the national parks. Marshawn Lynch made a special appearance.
Read MoreVideo by San Quentin prisoners shown in Richmond
Dozens of local residents gathered at Richmond’s Civic Center Plaza on Friday night to watch a short documentary produced by San Quentin prisoners to promote nonviolence among youngsters. The 10-minute video, made by San Quentin prisoners who call Richmond their home, is part of the Richmond Project, which prisoners initiated to stay connected with the Richmond community.
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