The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination

April 11-12
Annual Book Sale, Around the Corner Books/Walnut Grove Library. Friday, 3-6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Most books .50-$1 each. Fill a grocery bag with books for $10. (916) 612-9581.

April 12
Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Rio Vista Museum, 11:30 a.m. Raffle prizes, photo booth, games, food. Tickets available at Rio Vista Muffler or by calling Renee at (707) 374-2455.

Opening Day, Stockton Sailing Club, all day. Open house, arts & crafts show, photography exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lunch, noon-1 p.m. Free sailboat rides, vessel safety checks, kids' games, 1-4 p.m. Blessing of the Fleet, 4 p.m. Dinner, 5 p.m. Free admission. Vendors call (209) 951-5600 to reserve a spot.

USS Lucid Spring Open House, Stockton, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See progress on the restoration of the minesweeper.

April 14
RioVision Community Forum, Community Center, Rio Vista, 6 p.m. The Shape of Words: How Poetry Transforms Thoughts presentation by Fairfield Poet Laureate Suzanne Brice.

April 19
Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Antioch. Rivertown Merchants: egg hunt, noon-4 p.m. Waldie Plaza: Petting zoo, 1-3 p.m.; photos & egg hunt, 3-4 p.m. Free.

April 26
Rio Vista Fire Department Hot Shots Fundraiser, RV Community Center, 4:30-9 p.m. Tri-tip/chicken dinner, no-host bar, gaming. $40; $45 at the door.

Solano County Earth Day Cleanup, Rio Vista Promenade Park, 9 a.m. With the RV Litter Pickers. Other locations include Rio Vista's Sandy Beach Park and the Suisun City Waterfront.

Sherman Island Cleanup, West Sherman Island Road, 9 a.m.-noon. With the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy and Rio Vista Windsports Association. Trash bags, litter pickers, gloves and light refreshments provided. Bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and wear closed-toed shoes. This site is not suitable for children.

Fluid Paint & Sip, Mubdie's, Isleton, 5:30-7:30 p.m. With Heidi Kerhulas. $45 includes wine or a non-alcoholic drink, snacks and one 8x8 canvas or two 4x4 or 6x6 tiles. Limit six students.

April 26-27
Opening Weekend, Marina West Yacht Club/Oxbow Marina, Isleton. USCGA Vessel Safety Inspections, Saturday. Free. Call or text Tommy, (916) 764-1123.
Boat Parade, Sunday. Meet at Oxbow guest dock, 1 p.m. Hawaiian theme; decorations optional.

May 3
Marine Swap Meet, Stockton Sailing Club, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free spaces for member sellers; $10 spaces for guest sellers.

Delta Loop Community Garage Sale, B&W Resort Marina, Isleton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Register for a space by April 5 at B&W. $25/space. Fundraiser to support an increase in security on the Loop.

May 10
Asian Pacific Spring Festival, Locke, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lion dance, martial arts, Taiko drums, dance, music, brush painting, arts & crafts, food, more. Free admission; free parking. (916) 776-1684 or (916) 776-1828.

May 15
Farmer's Market Opening Day, Downtown Rio Vista. Runs on the first and third Thursday of each month through October 16.

May 31
Riverfront Arts Fest, Rio Vista, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Activities, entertainment, people's choice art show with cash prizes, food, craft vendors, Art on Wheels and Waves, Art in Action pleine air painting demos, chalk art, Waling Art, wine pavilion, interactive youth art. (707) 646-1710.

June 1
Spring Market & Yard Sale, Delta Bay, Isleton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Crafts vendors, yard sale tables. (Moved from May 3.)

June 7
Delta Ditch Run, Richmond Yacht Club to Stockton Sailing Club. 65-mile downwind sailboat race with a cruising division.

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