Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
2020-01-19 18:00, 2020-01-20 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium, 525 N Center St, Stockton, CA, 95202
Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy that continues to inspire others today. This two-day event sounds off with vocalists and choirs on Sunday. Stockton pastors and leaders including Mayor Michael Tubbs will be giving a word to the community. Wake up Monday morning and stretch! Be prepared for the MLK Community March starting at 10 AM (registration starts 9 AM). Spend the rest of the afternoon with the family enjoying musical ensembles, praise dances, art projects, raffles, and vendors.
See the MLK Celebration event page for more details.

Native Peoples of the Sacramento Region
2020-01-21 19:00 | Jean Harvie Community Center, 14273 River Road, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690
Anthropologist David Stuart, former director of the Sacramento (currently Powerhouse) Science Center, will be presenting an illustrated lecture summarizing the 10,000+ years that Native people called this area home. Discussion includes some common stereotypes about the cultures of the Nisenan, Miwok, and Yokuts-speaking nations. Come and listen to learn about the intriguing past and culture of Native Americans.

For additional details, see the Sacramento River Delta Historical Society event flyer.

Delta Stewardship Council Meeting
2020-01-23 09:00, 2020-02-27 09:00

Cranes & Geese at Staten Island
2020-01-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station, 1700 W Leland Rd, Pittsburg, CA, 94565
Enjoy your weekend sightseeing waterfowl at their wintering site at Staten Island. Meet at the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station at 9AM. This event is not just for adults but open to youths (9-17 years old) who are interesting in birding! Young birders need to be accompanied by an adult for this event. Be sure to bring your own binoculars, water, and snack for this adventurous day of birding.
For event details, see the Mt. Diablo Audubon Society event page.

Chinese New Year Celebration
2020-01-27 18:30 - 19:00 | Brentwood Library, 104 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA, 94513
In celebration of the Year of the Rat, watch lion dancers perform with high spirits and move in dramatic forms. Listen to live music by Concord Kung Fu Academy and be ready to be in awe this evening performance at the Brentwood Library.
For details, visit the Brentwood Community Center event page.

Sacramento Free Museum Day
2020-02-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Sacramento area
Sacramento is celebrating the 22nd annual Free Museum Day! Over 25 museums in Sacramento will be having free admission on Saturday, Feb 1. Take the family out for a museum trip to discover captivating stories and events in the Delta past. Museums in the Delta that you can visit include:

Locke Boarding House located in Locke, CA
Sacramento Regional Fire Museum located in West Sacramento, CA

In addition to celebrating Free Museum Day, The Locke Art Studio will be having a live silk painting demonstration at 11AM-12PM.
Find more details by visiting the Sacramento Museum Day.

San Joaquin Votes: Exercise Your Right
2020-02-01 11:30 - 17:00 | San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum, 11793 Micke Grove Rd, Lodi, CA, 95240
2020 is a big year for politics with the presidential primary and general elections. Also, a celebration for the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, giving women the right to vote! Visit the San Joaquin County Historical Museum as they put on their newest exhibit. February 1st is their opening event, so stop by for refreshments and the opening presentation. Throughout the exhibit, learn about various political parties, political districts, types of ballot measures, woman suffrage, historical political campaigns of San Joaquin County, and a lot more.
The exhibit will be open until March 1, 2020.
For details, visit the San Joaquin: Exercise Your Rights event page.

Haggin Museum Free Admission Day
2020-02-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Haggin Museum, 1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA, 95203
There is so much to explore at the Haggin Museum! You can explore Stockton’s regional history, walk the beautiful grounds, or see the current exhibitions. And you can do all of this for FREE every first Saturday of the month! Visit the Haggin Museum website for more information.

Sandhill Crane Tours
2020-02-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-02-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-02-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-02-09 16:10 - 18:10, 2020-02-15 16:10 - 18:10, 2020-02-16 16:10 - 18:10 | Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, 7730 W Woodbridge Rd., Lodi, CA, 95242
Head out to the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve to see the majestic Sandhill Cranes as they spend their winter in the Delta. Guided tours are held the first three weekends of each month from October through February. The tours involved very little walking so bring your camp chair to enjoy the cranes and other waterfowl. If you have binoculars, go ahead and bring those along as well, but they are not necessary!
Get more information and register early for the Sandhill Crane Wetland Tours.

Tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
2020-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Yolo Wildlife Area (Meet in Parking Lot A), 45211 Co Rd 32B, Davis, caCA, 95618
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area field trips occur every month from October to June. Pack your sightseeing essentials and your walking shoes to get a view of flooded seasonal and permanent wetlands, native grasslands and young riparian forests. Depending on the season, look for migrating and resident waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds, raptors, and wading birds. Other things to bring include water, binoculars, and comfortable shoes.
For details, visit the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area event page.

Docent Tours of the Antioch Dunes
2020-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, 801 Wilbur Ave., Antioch, CA, 94509
Every Second Saturday docents lead tours of the Antioch Dunes, a National Wildlife Refuge that is otherwise closed to the public. The Dunes are home to the endangered Antioch Dunes evening primrose, the Contra Costa wallflower, and the Lange’s metalmark butterfly. Put on your hiking shoes and grab your water bottle to explore the only wildlife refuge in the country that has been established to protect endangered plants and insects.
10:00 AM (1-1.5 hour walk). All ages welcome. No reservations required. No restroom facilities. Call 707-769-4200 for more information or visit the Antioch Dunes website.

Chinese New Year Celebration
2020-02-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Main Street Locke, Main Street, Locke, CA, 95690
Ring in the Year of the Rat in Historic Locke! This year’s celebration, hosted by the Locke Foundation, includes a lion dance, martial arts demonstrations, a presentation at the Old Locke Chinese Gambling House, tea ceremony, and lucky red money envelopes (while supplies last). Explore Locke’s fascinating history while celebrating with friends and family at this FREE event on Main Street.
Visit the Locke Foundation for details.

Exhibit: Antioch, A Cultural Perspective
2020-02-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | The Antioch Historical Museum, 1500 W 4th St, Antioch, CA, 94509
Antioch Historical Society Museum is celebrating the area’s multiculturalism during February with a new exhibit called, Antioch, A Cultural Perspective. Explore the diversity of Antioch including Chinese, Hispanic, Portuguese, African-American, and Italian cultures. Learn unique stories of each culture as well as how they made their mark in Antioch history and present-day contributions.
You can check out this exhibit on February 15, 19, 22, 26, and 29.
For details, visit the Antioch, A Cultural Perspective event page.

California Duck Days
2020-02-22 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, 45211 County Road 32B, Davis, CA, 95618
This annual wetlands and wildlife festival takes place at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area which extends into the Delta and is at the heart of the Pacific Flyway. There are field trips, workshops, and activities for everyone from owling to avian photography, duck calling to birdhouse building.

All workshops and activities are included in the entrance fee ($20/car). Field trips cost extra. See the Yolo Basin Foundation website for more details, the full schedule, and to register early – you definitely do not want to miss this!

Exhibit: Antioch, A Cultural Perspective
2020-02-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-29 13:00 - 16:00 | The Antioch Historical Museum, 1500 W 4th St, Antioch, CA, 94509
Antioch Historical Society Museum is celebrating its multiculturalism in the museum during February with a new exhibit called, Antioch, A Cultural Perspective. Explore the diversity of Antioch including Chinese, Hispanic, Portuguese, African-American, and Italian cultures. Learn unique stories of each culture as well as how they made their mark in Antioch history and present-day contributions.
You can check out this exhibit on February 15, 19, 22, 26, and 29.
For details, visit the Antioch, A Cultural Perspective event page.

DCA Delta Stakeholder Engagement Meeting
2020-02-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Belle Vineyards, 19900 Sherman Island Cross Rd, Rio Vista, CA, 4571
The DCA is a joint powers authority created by the public water agencies. Working under the oversight of the Department of Water Resources (DWR), the DCA will assist with the design and construction of a proposed Delta conveyance project. DWR – as the owner and operator of the State Water Project – is leading the environmental review and permitting process. The purpose of this meeting is to create a forum for Delta stakeholders to provide input and feedback on technical/engineering issues related to the DCA’s current activities.
For details, view the agenda or visit the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority website.

Planting Day at Dutch Slough Tidal Marsh Restoration
2020-02-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Dutch Slough Tidal Marsh Restoration, 7199 Sellers Avenue, Oakley, CA, 94561, 7199 Sellers Avenue, Oakley, CA, 94561, CA, 94561
Here is your opportunity to leave your mark in the Delta. Volunteer to plant native Tule plugs in this historic 1100-acre tidal marsh/wetlands restoration in Oakley. Carpooling is encouraged as there are parking constraints on the site. There is a list of what to bring such as sturdy shoes, a water bottle, and gloves.
Online registration ends at 3:00 PM on February 28th.
Note: Any rain cancels this event.
For registration and details, visit the Volunteer Planting Day webpage.

Isleton Asian New Year Festival
2020-02-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Main Street Isleton, Main Street, Isleton, CA, = 95641
The town of Isleton invites you to come to celebrate Asian New Year. This cultural event is filled with performances from spirited lion dancers and taiko drummers. In between performances, enjoy a refreshing sip of sake as there will be sake tastings along with craft beers available. See Isleton bustling with festivities this Saturday with more shops, raffle, and more.
See the Isleton Asian Festival flyer for details.

Delta Blues Festival Benefit Concert
2020-02-29 19:00 - 22:00 | El Campanil Theatre, 602 W 2nd St., Antioch, CA, 94509
Enjoy the vibe at this annual blues concert held at the iconic El Campanil Theatre built in 1928. Proceeds from the concert benefit youth music programs. For details on this year’s lineup, tickets, and more, visit the Delta Blues Festival event page.

Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) Meeting
2020-03-04 17:30 | Walnut Grove Community Church, 14120 Grand Avenue, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690
The DPAC will be meeting at a different location: Walnut Grove Community Church, Koinonia Room (14120 Grand Avenue, Walnut Grove, CA 95690)
Agenda items include a report on Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee and Delta Conveyance Project Notice of Preparation, a presentation of Delta Stewardship Council Draft Public Participation Plan, consideration of a recommendation to Delta Protection Commission regarding Delta Transportation Challenges, and an update on Delta Protection Commission activities.
